Motorola DS6708 User Manual

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Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

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Revision A

October 2009

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the patents listed on the Web site:

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Warranty

For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty.

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change	Date	Description

-01 Rev A	01/2007	Initial Release.

-02 Rev A	04/2007	Update service information, update operating temperature and drop specifications,
		remove sealing specification, correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code, add new
		UPC/EAN supplemental options, Bookland ISBN format, 4State Postal, Aztec, and
		and inverse code type parameters, changed RSS references to GS1 DataBar.

-03 Rev A	09/2007	Update decode ranges.

-04 Rev A	10/2008	-Add:
		- Fuzzy 1D, Decode Mirror Images, Low Light Enhancement, and Presentation
		Mode Field of View parameters, Code 128 Lengths, and Post US4.
		- DS6708-DL chapter.
		-Update Motorola Web sites.
		-Change:
		- UCC/EAN-128 references to GS1-128.

-05 Rev A	05/2009	Add custom defaults options; add ISSN EAN, Matrix 2 of 5, and Chinese 2 of 5 code
		types; add ISBT concatenation parameters; change Dutch Postal references to
		Netherlands KIX Code, 4State Postal to USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, and
		Post US4 to UPU FICS Postal; add specific string search and new move cursor
		options in ADF chapter.

-06 Rev A	10/2009	Add DS6708 with base model, add cable installation/removing instructions,
		presentation mode bar code parameters and update technical specifications. Add
		RS-232 parameters: Code 39 Full ASCII, PDF417, GS1 Databar 14/Limited/
		Expanded.

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Patents...........................................................................................................................	ii
Warranty ........................................................................................................................	ii
Revision History.............................................................................................................	iii
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................	xv
Configurations................................................................................................................	xv
Chapter Descriptions .....................................................................................................	xv
Notational Conventions..................................................................................................	xvi
Related Documents .......................................................................................................	xvii
Service Information........................................................................................................	xvii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	1-1
Supported Interfaces ....................................................................................................	1-2
Unpacking .....................................................................................................................	1-2
Setting Up the Digital Scanner ......................................................................................	1-3
Standard Model .......................................................................................................	1-3
Model with Base ......................................................................................................	1-5
Configuring the Digital Scanner ..............................................................................	1-6
Mounting the Digital Scanner ........................................................................................	1-6
Desk Mount .............................................................................................................	1-6
Wall Mount ..............................................................................................................	1-7
Chapter 2: Scanning
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	2-1
Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................	2-2
LED Definitions .............................................................................................................	2-4
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode .......................................................................................	2-4
Scanning with the Digital Scanner ..........................................................................	2-4
Aiming ....................................................................................................................	2-5

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Scanning in Presentation Mode ....................................................................................	2-6
Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand ..............................................	2-6
Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base ..........................................................	2-7
Decode Zones ..............................................................................................................	2-8
Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	3-1
Maintenance .................................................................................................................	3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................	3-2
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................	3-5
Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ..............................................................................	3-7
Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	4-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	4-2
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	4-2
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults .....................................	4-2
User Preferences ..........................................................................................................	4-4
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................	4-4
Parameter Scanning ...............................................................................................	4-5
Beeper Tone ...........................................................................................................	4-6
Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................	4-7
Power Mode ............................................................................................................	4-7
Time Delay to Low Power Mode .............................................................................	4-8
Trigger Mode ...........................................................................................................	4-9
Picklist Mode ...........................................................................................................	4-10
Presentation Mode ..................................................................................................	4-11
Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................	4-13
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................	4-13
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................	4-14
Fuzzy 1D Processing ..............................................................................................	4-14
Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ..............................................................	4-15
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................	4-16
Transmit Code ID Character ...................................................................................	4-16
Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................	4-17
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................	4-18
FN1 Substitution Values .........................................................................................	4-19
Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................	4-20
Synapse Interface ...................................................................................................	4-21
Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	5-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	5-2
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	5-2
Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults ..................................................................	5-2
Decoding Preferences ..................................................................................................	5-3
Decoding Illumination ..............................................................................................	5-3

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Illumination Bank Control ........................................................................................	5-4
Decode Aiming Pattern ...........................................................................................	5-5
Low Light Enhancement .........................................................................................	5-5
Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................	5-6
Chapter 6: USB Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	6-1
Connecting a USB Interface .........................................................................................	6-2
USB Parameter Defaults ..............................................................................................	6-3
USB Host Parameters ..................................................................................................	6-5
USB Device Type ....................................................................................................	6-5
USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes .....................................................	6-6
USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................	6-8
USB CAPS Lock Override ......................................................................................	6-8
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ...........................................................................	6-9
Emulate Keypad ......................................................................................................	6-9
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................	6-10
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................	6-10
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................	6-11
Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................	6-11
Convert Case ..........................................................................................................	6-12
ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................	6-13
Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	7-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................	7-2
RS-232 Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................................	7-4
RS-232 Host Parameters ..............................................................................................	7-5
RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................	7-7
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................	7-8
Parity .......................................................................................................................	7-10
Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................	7-11
Data Bits .................................................................................................................	7-11
Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................	7-12
Hardware Handshaking ..........................................................................................	7-12
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................	7-14
Host Serial Response Time-out ..............................................................................	7-16
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................	7-17
Beep on <BEL> .......................................................................................................	7-17
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................	7-18
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ......................................................................................	7-19
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	7-19
ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ...................................................................................	7-20
Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	8-1
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................	8-2

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IBM Parameter Defaults ...............................................................................................	8-3
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................	8-4
Port Address ...........................................................................................................	8-4
Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................	8-5
Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	9-1
Connecting Using Wand Emulation ..............................................................................	9-2
Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ...........................................................................	9-4
Wand Emulation Host Parameters ...............................................................................	9-5
Wand Emulation Host Types ..................................................................................	9-5
Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) ..................................................................................	9-6
Polarity ....................................................................................................................	9-7
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	9-7
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ..........................................................................	9-8
Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ...............................................................................	9-9
Chapter 10: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	10-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .....................................................................	10-2
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................	10-3
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ..............................................................................	10-5
Keyboard Wedge Host Types .................................................................................	10-5
Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes .................................................	10-6
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	10-8
Keystroke Delay ......................................................................................................	10-8
Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................	10-9
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .....................................................................	10-9
Caps Lock On .........................................................................................................	10-10
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................	10-10
Convert Wedge Data ..............................................................................................	10-11
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................	10-11
FN1 Substitution .....................................................................................................	10-12
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................	10-12
Keyboard Maps .......................................................................................................	10-13
ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ...................................................................	10-15
Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	11-1
Connecting Using Scanner Emulation ..........................................................................	11-2
Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults .......................................................................	11-4
Scanner Emulation Host ...............................................................................................	11-5
Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ......................................................................	11-5
Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................	11-6
Convert Newer Code Types ....................................................................................	11-7
Module Width ..........................................................................................................	11-7
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ..........................................................................	11-8

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Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................	11-8
Transmission Timeout .............................................................................................	11-9
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	11-10
Leading Margin .......................................................................................................	11-10
Check For Decode LED ..........................................................................................	11-11
Chapter 12: 123Scan
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	12-1
Communication with 123Scan ......................................................................................	12-1
123Scan Parameter ......................................................................................................	12-1
Chapter 13: Symbologies
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	13-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	13-1
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	13-2
Symbology Parameter Defaults ....................................................................................	13-2
UPC/EAN ......................................................................................................................	13-7
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................	13-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................	13-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ..........................................................................................	13-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .................................................................................	13-8
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .............................................................................	13-9
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ...............................................................................	13-9
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ..................................................................	13-10
User-Programmable Supplementals .......................................................................	13-13
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................	13-13
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ..................................................................................	13-14
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ..................................................................................	13-14
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................	13-15
UPC-A Preamble ....................................................................................................	13-16
UPC-E Preamble ....................................................................................................	13-17
UPC-E1 Preamble ..................................................................................................	13-18
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .......................................................................................	13-19
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .....................................................................................	13-19
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ..............................................................................................	13-20
Bookland ISBN Format ...........................................................................................	13-21
UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................	13-22
ISSN EAN ...............................................................................................................	13-22
Code 128 ......................................................................................................................	13-23
Enable/Disable Code 128 .......................................................................................	13-23
Set Lengths for Code 128 .......................................................................................	13-23
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................	13-25
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................	13-25
ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................	13-26
Check ISBT Table ...................................................................................................	13-27
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ...........................................................................	13-27
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................	13-28
Enable/Disable Code 39 .........................................................................................	13-28

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Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................	13-28
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ..................................................................................	13-29
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................	13-29
Set Lengths for Code 39 .........................................................................................	13-30
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................	13-32
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................	13-32
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................	13-33
Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ...........................................................................	13-33
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................	13-36
Enable/Disable Code 93 .........................................................................................	13-36
Set Lengths for Code 93 .........................................................................................	13-36
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................	13-38
Code 11 ..................................................................................................................	13-38
Set Lengths for Code 11 .........................................................................................	13-38
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................	13-40
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ..............................................................................	13-41
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .................................................................................................	13-41
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................	13-41
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................	13-42
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ...............................................................................	13-44
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................	13-44
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ......................................................................................	13-45
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ....................................................................................................	13-45
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................	13-45
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ...............................................................................	13-46
Codabar (NW - 7) .........................................................................................................	13-48
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................	13-48
Set Lengths for Codabar .........................................................................................	13-48
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................	13-50
NOTIS Editing .........................................................................................................	13-50
MSI ...............................................................................................................................	13-51
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................	13-51
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................	13-51
MSI Check Digits ....................................................................................................	13-53
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ...................................................................................	13-53
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ......................................................................................	13-54
Chinese 2 of 5 ...............................................................................................................	13-54
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................	13-54
Matrix 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................................	13-55
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................................	13-55
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................................	13-56
Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy .......................................................................................	13-57
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .........................................................................................	13-57
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ..........................................................................	13-58
Inverse 1D ....................................................................................................................	13-59
Postal Codes ................................................................................................................	13-60
US Postnet ..............................................................................................................	13-60
US Planet ................................................................................................................	13-60
Transmit US Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................	13-61
UK Postal ................................................................................................................	13-61

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Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................	13-62
Japan Postal ...........................................................................................................	13-62
Australian Postal .....................................................................................................	13-63
Netherlands KIX Code ...........................................................................................	13-63
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .....................................................................	13-64
UPU FICS Postal ....................................................................................................	13-64
GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) ...................................................	13-65
GS1 DataBar-14 .....................................................................................................	13-65
GS1 DataBar Limited ..............................................................................................	13-65
GS1 DataBar Expanded .........................................................................................	13-66
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................	13-66
Composite .....................................................................................................................	13-67
Composite CC-C .....................................................................................................	13-67
Composite CC-A/B ..................................................................................................	13-67
Composite TLC-39 ..................................................................................................	13-68
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................	13-68
Composite Beep Mode ...........................................................................................	13-69
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for GS1 Composite Codes (formerly
UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes) ...............	13-69
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................	13-70
Enable/Disable PDF417 ..........................................................................................	13-70
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................	13-70
Code 128 Emulation ...............................................................................................	13-71
Data Matrix ..............................................................................................................	13-72
Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................	13-72
Maxicode .................................................................................................................	13-73
QR Code .................................................................................................................	13-74
QR Inverse ..............................................................................................................	13-74
MicroQR ..................................................................................................................	13-75
Aztec .......................................................................................................................	13-75
Aztec Inverse ..........................................................................................................	13-76
Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................	13-77
Redundancy Level 1 ...............................................................................................	13-77
Redundancy Level 2 ...............................................................................................	13-77
Redundancy Level 3 ...............................................................................................	13-77
Redundancy Level 4 ...............................................................................................	13-78
Security Level ...............................................................................................................	13-79
Intercharacter Gap Size ..........................................................................................	13-80
Report Version ..............................................................................................................	13-80
Macro PDF Features ....................................................................................................	13-81
Flush Macro Buffer ..................................................................................................	13-81
Abort Macro PDF Entry ...........................................................................................	13-81
Chapter 14: Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL)
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	14-1
Driver’s License Parsing ...............................................................................................	14-2
Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ...............	14-3
Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes .................................................................	14-3
Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) ..............................................	14-4

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AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ..............................................................................	14-6
AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) ...........................................................	14-7
Parsing Rule Example ..................................................................................................	14-16
Field Update Procedure ................................................................................................	14-20
User Preferences ..........................................................................................................	14-21
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................	14-21
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ...........................	14-21
Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	15-1
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ...................................................................................	15-1
Using ADF Bar Codes ..................................................................................................	15-2
ADF Bar Code Menu Example .....................................................................................	15-2
Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule ....................................................................	15-3
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................	15-3
Alternate Rule Sets .................................................................................................	15-3
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) ..............................................................................	15-4
Default Rules ..........................................................................................................	15-5
ADF Bar Codes .............................................................................................................	15-5
Special Commands .......................................................................................................	15-7
Pause Duration .......................................................................................................	15-7
Begin New Rule ......................................................................................................	15-7
Save Rule ...............................................................................................................	15-8
Erase .......................................................................................................................	15-8
Quit Entering Rules .................................................................................................	15-8
Disable Rule Set .....................................................................................................	15-9
Criteria ..........................................................................................................................	15-10
Code Types .............................................................................................................	15-10
Code Lengths ..........................................................................................................	15-17
Message Containing A Specific Data String ...........................................................	15-21
Actions ..........................................................................................................................	15-26
Send Data ...............................................................................................................	15-26
Setup Field(s) ..........................................................................................................	15-30
Modify Data .............................................................................................................	15-37
Pad Data with Spaces .............................................................................................	15-38
Pad Data with Zeros ...............................................................................................	15-42
Beeps ......................................................................................................................	15-47
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ...........................	15-47
Send Right Control Key ..........................................................................................	15-83
Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ......................................................	15-84
Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................	15-89
Alphanumeric Keyboard ...............................................................................................	15-91

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

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Appendix B: Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................	B-1
AIM Code Identifiers .....................................................................................................	B-3
Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................	C-1
UPC/EAN ......................................................................................................................	C-1
UPC-A, 100% ..........................................................................................................	C-1
EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................	C-2
Code 128 ......................................................................................................................	C-2
Interleaved 2 of 5 ..........................................................................................................	C-2
GS1 DataBar-14 ...........................................................................................................	C-3
PDF417 .........................................................................................................................	C-3
Data Matrix ...................................................................................................................	C-3
Maxicode ......................................................................................................................	C-4
QR Code .......................................................................................................................	C-4
US Postnet ....................................................................................................................	C-4
UK Postal ......................................................................................................................	C-4
Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
Numeric Bar Codes ......................................................................................................	D-1
Cancel ...........................................................................................................................	D-2

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner.

NOTE The Symbol DS6708 premier digital decoder does not support imaging. For imaging features and parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx.

Configurations

This guide includes all operating features of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information.

•Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the digital scanner in hand-held and presentation (hands-free) modes.

•Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the digital scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options describes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host device and programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the digital scanner.

•Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences provides decoding preference features and programming bar codes for selecting these features.

•Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

•Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS systems.

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•Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.

•Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Wand Emulation host.

•Chapter 10, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner.

•Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an Undecoded Scanner Emulation host.

•Chapter 12, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configuration tool, and provides the bar code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

•Chapter 13, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•Chapter 14, Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in the 2D bar codes on US driver's licenses and AAMVA compliant ID cards.

•Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting to the host.

•Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults.

•Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps.

•Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of various code types.

•Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric values.

•Appendix E, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•Italics are used to highlight the following:

•Chapters and sections in this and related documents

•Dialog box, window and screen names

•Drop-down list and list box names

•Check box and radio button names

•Bold text is used to highlight the following:

•Key names on a keypad

•Button names on a screen.

•bullets (•) indicate:

•Action items

•Lists of alternatives

•Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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•Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

•Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.

* Indicates Default	*Baud Rate 9600		Feature/Option

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support.

When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have the following information available:

•Serial number of the unit

•Model number or product name

•Software type and version number

Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, please contact that business partner for support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture. With support for a variety of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

LED
Beeper	Scan Window
	Trigger

Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner

Base

Angle Adjustment

Knob (2)

Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base

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Supported Interfaces

The DS 6708 digital scanner supports:

•USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal.

•Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital scanner with the host.

•Wand Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner connects to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.

•Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner connects to a portable data terminal or a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host.

•Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. The digital scanner autodetects the host.

•Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xvii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.

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Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Standard Model

Installing the Interface Cable

1.Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle (see Figure 1-3).

2.Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is secure.

3.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).

Clip

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular

connector

To host

Figure 1-3 Installing the Cable

NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.

Removing the Interface Cable

1.Using the tip of a screwdriver, depress the cable’s modular connector clip.

Figure 1-4 Removing the Cable

2.Carefully slide out the cable.

3.Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.

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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly)

NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions.

Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in intelligence to detect that host.

To host

Synapse Adapter Cable

Synapse

Smart Cable

To digital scanner

Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection

1.Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2.Align the ‘S’ on the Synapse adapter cable with the ‘S’ on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in.

3.Connect the other end of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.

Connecting Power (if required)

If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply to the digital scanner:

1.Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

3.Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

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Model with Base

Installing the Interface Cable

1.Turn both angle adjustment knobs left to loosen the scanner in the base. See Figure 1-6.

2.Move the scanner forward until there is full access to the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner. See

Figure 1-3 or Figure 1-5.

Angle Adjustment Knob (2)

Figure 1-6 Adjust the Scanner for Cable Installation

3.Insert the interface cable through the opening at the back of the base.

NOTE Ensure the cable is inserted through the opening at the back and not underneath the base.

4.Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle.

5.Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.

6.Move the scanner to preferred angle and turn the angle adjustment knobs right to tighten.

7.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

Removing the Interface Cable for Scanner with Base

1.Turn both angle adjustment knobs left to loosen the scanner in the base. See Figure 1-6.

2.Move the scanner forward until there is full access to the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner.

3.Using the tip of a screwdriver, depress the cable’s modular connector clip. See Figure 1-4.

4.Carefully slide out the cable.

5.Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.

6.Move the scanner to preferred angle and turn the angle adjustment knobs right to tighten.

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Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program.

See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.

See Chapter 12, 123Scan to configure the digital scanner using this configuration program. The program includes a help file.

Mounting the Digital Scanner

Desk Mount

Use the optional desk mount for convenient and protective placement of the digital scanner on a flat surface. Simply place the mount on the surface. The rubber feet hold the mount securely in place when inserting and removing the digital scanner.

Figure 1-7 Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Desk Mount

You can secure the desk mount to a desk surface by inserting two screws* appropriate for the mounting surface through the screw holes of the desk mount, and into the surface. Screw the desk mount onto the surface with or without the rubber feet.

*The recommended screws are two #6 screws (5/8” long).

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Wall Mount

To use the optional wall mount to mount the digital scanner on a wall, place the mount in the desired location on the wall and secure by inserting two screws* appropriate for the mounting surface through the screw holes on the mount, and into the surface. Insert the digital scanner into the mount as shown.

Figure 1-8 Securing the Wall Mount

*The recommended screws are two #6 screws (1” long) and two #6 washers.

For convenience, print this page and use the template below for mounting hole locations.

Insert mounting	Insert mounting
screw	screw

2.98”

Figure 1-9 Wall Mounting Template

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

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Beeper Definitions

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.

Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence	Indication

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps	Power up.

Short high beep	A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

4 long low beeps	A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This
	occurs if the digital scanner is not properly configured. Check option setting.

5 low beeps	Conversion or format error.

Low/high/low beeps	ADF transmit error. See Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting.

High/high/high/low beeps	RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high/low/high beeps	Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

Short high beep	Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.

Low/high beeps	Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned;
	remain in ADF program mode.

High/low beeps	Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

High/low/high/low beeps	Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

Code 39 Buffering

High/low beeps	New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

3 long high beeps	Code 39 buffer is full.

Low/high/low beeps	The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an
	empty buffer.

Low/high beeps	A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

2 long low beeps	File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.


3 long low beeps	Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the current MPDF
	symbol.

4 long low beeps	Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate
	MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal
	MPDF field.

5 long low beeps	Flushing MPDF buffer.

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Introduction

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Unpacking

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Standard Model

Model with Base

Configuring the Digital Scanner

Mounting the Digital Scanner

Desk Mount

Wall Mount

Introduction

Beeper Definitions