Motorola DS3478 User Manual

Symbol DS3478

Product Reference Guide

Symbol DS3478 Smart Focus Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

72E-72109-04

Revision A

August 2008

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change	Date	Description
-01 Rev A	6/2005	Initial release.
-02 Rev A	2/2007	Update service information; correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code; specify that
		Multipoint mode does not support Beep on <BEL> feature.
-03 Rev A	7/2007	Add DPM version information, including new decode zones and DPM Scanning
		parameter; added picklist mode, new UPC/EAN Supplemental options, Bookland
		ISBN format, 4State Postal, Inverse 1D, Data Matrix Inverse, Micro QR, QR Inverse,
		Aztec, Aztec Inverse parameters.
-04 Rev A	8/2008	Add 2D decode zones, add Decode Mirror Images parameter, removed IBM XT bar
		code and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge section, add Code 128 Lengths and Post
		US4 options, change UCC/EAN-128 code type name to GS1-128.

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Table of Contents

About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................	xv
Configurations................................................................................................................	xv
Chapter Descriptions .....................................................................................................	xv
Notational Conventions..................................................................................................	xvi
Related Publications ......................................................................................................	xvii
Service Information ........................................................................................................	xvii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	1-1
Smart Focus Scanning ............................................................................................	1-1
Host Interfaces ........................................................................................................	1-2
Unpacking the Digital Scanner ......................................................................................	1-2
The Digital Scanner Cradle ...........................................................................................	1-2
Cradle Parts ............................................................................................................	1-3
Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................	1-4
Supplying Power to the Cradle ................................................................................	1-5
Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface ...................................................................	1-6
Reestablishing a Lost Connection to Host ..............................................................	1-6
Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................	1-6
Removing and Inserting the Battery ..............................................................................	1-7
Charging the Battery .....................................................................................................	1-8
Charging LED ..........................................................................................................	1-8
Charging Problem LED ...........................................................................................	1-8
Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle ...................................................................	1-9
Pairing ...........................................................................................................................	1-9
Unpairing .................................................................................................................	1-10
Configuring the Digital Scanner ....................................................................................	1-10

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	Chapter 2: Digital Scanning
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	2-1
	Beeper Definitions .........................................................................................................	2-2
	LED Definitions .............................................................................................................	2-5
	Digital Scanning ............................................................................................................	2-6
	Aiming .....................................................................................................................	2-7
	Decode Zones ...............................................................................................................	2-8
	DS3478-SF Near Focus - 1D and PDF417 .............................................................	2-8
	DS3478-SF Near Focus - 2D Codes .......................................................................	2-9
	DS3478-SF Far Focus ............................................................................................	2-10
	DS3478-SF Smart Focus ........................................................................................	2-11
	DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus - 1D and PDF417 ...................................................	2-12
	DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus - 2D Codes .............................................................	2-13
	DS3478-HD/DPM Far Focus ...................................................................................	2-14
	DS3478-HD/DMP Smart Focus ..............................................................................	2-15
	Chapter 3: Maintenance and 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
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	4-1
	Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	4-2
	Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	4-2
	User Preferences Default Parameters ..........................................................................	4-2
	User Preferences ..........................................................................................................	4-3
	Set Default Parameter .............................................................................................	4-3
	Parameter Scanning ...............................................................................................	4-3
	Beeper Tone ...........................................................................................................	4-4
	Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................	4-5
	Power Mode ............................................................................................................	4-5
	Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................	4-6
	Picklist Mode ...........................................................................................................	4-7
	Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................	4-8
	Fuzzy 1D Decoding .................................................................................................	4-8
	Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ..............................................................	4-9
	Radio Communications .................................................................................................	4-10
	Connection Maintenance Interval ............................................................................	4-10
	Radio Output Power ................................................................................................	4-12
	Parameter Broadcast ..............................................................................................	4-12
	Single Point/Multipoint Operation ............................................................................	4-13

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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
Focus Mode ............................................................................................................	5-3
Decoding Illumination ..............................................................................................	5-4
Decode Aiming Pattern ...........................................................................................	5-4
DPM Scanning ........................................................................................................	5-5
Chapter 6: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	6-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .....................................................................	6-2
Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters ..........................................................................	6-3
Keyboard Wedge Parameters .......................................................................................	6-4
Keyboard Wedge Host Types .................................................................................	6-4
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) .................................................	6-5
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	6-7
Keystroke Delay ......................................................................................................	6-7
Intra-Keystroke Delay ..............................................................................................	6-8
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .....................................................................	6-8
Caps Lock On .........................................................................................................	6-9
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................	6-9
Convert Wedge Data ...............................................................................................	6-10
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................	6-10
FN1 Substitution ......................................................................................................	6-11
Send Make and Break .............................................................................................	6-11
Keyboard Maps .............................................................................................................	6-12
ASCII Character Set .....................................................................................................	6-14
Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	7-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ...................................................................................	7-2
RS-232 Default Parameters ..........................................................................................	7-3
RS-232 Host Parameters ..............................................................................................	7-4
RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................	7-6
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................	7-7
Parity .......................................................................................................................	7-9
Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................	7-10
Stop Bit Select .........................................................................................................	7-10
Data Bits ..................................................................................................................	7-11
Hardware Handshaking ...........................................................................................	7-11
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................	7-13
Host Serial Response Time-out ..............................................................................	7-15
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................	7-16
Beep on <BEL> .......................................................................................................	7-16
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................	7-17

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	Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................	7-18
	Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	7-19
	ASCII Character Set .....................................................................................................	7-20
	Chapter 8: USB Interface
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	8-1
	USB Default Parameters ...............................................................................................	8-3
	USB Host Parameters ...................................................................................................	8-4
	USB Device Type ....................................................................................................	8-4
	USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .....................................................	8-5
	USB Keystroke Delay ..............................................................................................	8-7
	USB Caps Lock Override ........................................................................................	8-7
	USB Ignore Unknown Characters ...........................................................................	8-8
	Emulate Keypad ......................................................................................................	8-8
	USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution .............................................................................	8-9
	Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................	8-9
	Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................	8-10
	Convert Case ..........................................................................................................	8-10
	ASCII Character Set .....................................................................................................	8-11
	Chapter 9: IBM 468X/469X Interface
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	9-1
	Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................	9-2
	IBM Default Parameters ................................................................................................	9-3
	IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................	9-4
	Port Address ...........................................................................................................	9-4
	Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................	9-5
	Chapter 10: Wand Emulation Interface
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	10-1
	Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface ......................................................................	10-2
	Wand Emulation Default Parameters ............................................................................	10-3
	Wand Emulation Host Parameters ................................................................................	10-4
	Wand Emulation Host Types ...................................................................................	10-4
	Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) ..................................................................................	10-5
	Polarity ....................................................................................................................	10-6
	Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	10-6
	Convert All to Code 39 ............................................................................................	10-7
	Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ...............................................................................	10-8
	Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	11-1
	Connecting Using Scanner Emulation ..........................................................................	11-2
	Scanner Emulation Default Parameters ........................................................................	11-3
	Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................	11-4
	Scanner Emulation Host .........................................................................................	11-4

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Beep Style ...............................................................................................................	11-4
Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................	11-5
Convert Newer Code Types ....................................................................................	11-6
Module Width ..........................................................................................................	11-7
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ..........................................................................	11-7
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................	11-8
Transmission Timeout .............................................................................................	11-9
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	11-10
Leading Margin .......................................................................................................	11-11
Check for Decode LED ...........................................................................................	11-12
Chapter 12: 123Scan
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	12-1
Setting Up 123Scan ......................................................................................................	12-1
Chapter 13: Symbologies
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	13-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	13-1
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	13-1
Symbology Default Parameters ....................................................................................	13-2
UPC/EAN ......................................................................................................................	13-6
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................	13-6
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................	13-6
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ..........................................................................................	13-7
Enable/Disable EAN-13 ..........................................................................................	13-7
Enable/Disable EAN-8 ............................................................................................	13-8
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................	13-8
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals ..........................................................................	13-9
User-Programmable Supplementals .......................................................................	13-12
UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy ....................................................................	13-12
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit ........................................................	13-13
UPC-A Preamble .....................................................................................................	13-15
UPC-E Preamble .....................................................................................................	13-16
UPC-E1 Preamble ...................................................................................................	13-17
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .......................................................................................	13-18
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .....................................................................................	13-18
EAN-8 Extend .........................................................................................................	13-19
Bookland ISBN Format ...........................................................................................	13-20
UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................	13-21
Code 128 ......................................................................................................................	13-22
Enable/Disable Code 128 .......................................................................................	13-22
Set Lengths for Code 128 .......................................................................................	13-22
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................	13-24
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................	13-24
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................	13-25
Enable/Disable Code 39 .........................................................................................	13-25
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 .............................................................................	13-25
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ..................................................................................	13-26

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	Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................	13-26
	Set Lengths for Code 39 .........................................................................................	13-27
	Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................	13-29
	Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................	13-29
	Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................	13-30
	Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) ...........................................................................	13-31
	Code 93 ........................................................................................................................	13-33
	Enable/Disable Code 93 .........................................................................................	13-33
	Set Lengths for Code 93 .........................................................................................	13-33
	Code 11 ........................................................................................................................	13-35
	Code 11 ...................................................................................................................	13-35
	Set Lengths for Code 11 .........................................................................................	13-35
	Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................	13-37
	Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ..............................................................................	13-38
	Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ............................................................................................	13-39
	Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................	13-39
	Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................	13-39
	I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ...............................................................................	13-41
	Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................	13-41
	Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ......................................................................................	13-42
	Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) ...............................................................................................	13-43
	Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................	13-43
	Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................	13-43
	Codabar (NW - 7) ..........................................................................................................	13-45
	Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................	13-45
	Set Lengths for Codabar .........................................................................................	13-45
	CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................	13-47
	NOTIS Editing .........................................................................................................	13-47
	MSI ................................................................................................................................	13-48
	Enable/Disable MSI .................................................................................................	13-48
	Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................	13-48
	MSI Check Digits .....................................................................................................	13-50
	Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ...................................................................................	13-50
	MSI Check Digit Algorithm ......................................................................................	13-51
	Inverse 1D .....................................................................................................................	13-52
	Postal Codes .................................................................................................................	13-53
	US Postnet ..............................................................................................................	13-53
	US Planet ................................................................................................................	13-53
	UK Postal ................................................................................................................	13-54
	Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................	13-54
	Japan Postal ...........................................................................................................	13-55
	Australian Postal .....................................................................................................	13-55
	Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................	13-56
	4State Postal ...........................................................................................................	13-56
	Post US4 .................................................................................................................	13-57
	Transmit US Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................	13-57
	GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS - Reduced Space Symbology) ........................................	13-58
	GS1 DataBar-14 ......................................................................................................	13-58
	GS1 DataBar Limited ..............................................................................................	13-58
	GS1 DataBar Expanded ..........................................................................................	13-59

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Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................	13-59
Composite ....................................................................................................................	13-60
Composite CC-C .....................................................................................................	13-60
Composite CC-A/B ..................................................................................................	13-60
Composite TLC-39 ..................................................................................................	13-61
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................	13-61
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ...................................	13-62
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................	13-63
Enable/Disable PDF417 ..........................................................................................	13-63
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................	13-63
Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................	13-64
Data Matrix ..............................................................................................................	13-65
Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................	13-65
Maxicode .................................................................................................................	13-66
QR Code .................................................................................................................	13-66
MicroQR ..................................................................................................................	13-67
QR Inverse ..............................................................................................................	13-67
Aztec .......................................................................................................................	13-68
Aztec Inverse ..........................................................................................................	13-68
Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................	13-69
Redundancy Level 1 ...............................................................................................	13-69
Redundancy Level 2 ...............................................................................................	13-69
Redundancy Level 3 ...............................................................................................	13-69
Redundancy Level 4 ...............................................................................................	13-69
Security Level ...............................................................................................................	13-71
Security Level 0 .......................................................................................................	13-71
Security Level 1 .......................................................................................................	13-71
Security Level 2 .......................................................................................................	13-71
Security Level 3 .......................................................................................................	13-71
Intercharacter Gap Size ..........................................................................................	13-73
Macro PDF Features .....................................................................................................	13-74
Flush Macro Buffer ..................................................................................................	13-74
Abort Macro PDF Entry ...........................................................................................	13-74
Chapter 14: Miscellaneous Scanner Options
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	14-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	14-1
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	14-1
Miscellaneous Default Parameters ...............................................................................	14-2
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................	14-3
Transmit Code ID Character ...................................................................................	14-3
Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................	14-4
Scan Data Transmission Format .............................................................................	14-5
FN1 Substitution Values ..........................................................................................	14-6
Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................	14-7
Report Version ........................................................................................................	14-7

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	Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	15-1
	Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ...................................................................................	15-1
	Creating ADF Rules ......................................................................................................	15-2
	ADF Programming 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) ....................................................................................	15-5
	Default Rules ................................................................................................................	15-5
	Special Considerations for Multipoint Networks ............................................................	15-5
	ADF Bar Codes .............................................................................................................	15-6
	Special Commands .......................................................................................................	15-8
	Pause Duration .......................................................................................................	15-8
	Begin New Rule ......................................................................................................	15-8
	Save Rule ................................................................................................................	15-8
	Erase .......................................................................................................................	15-9
	Quit Entering Rules .................................................................................................	15-9
	Disable Rule Set .....................................................................................................	15-10
	Criteria ..........................................................................................................................	15-11
	Code Types .............................................................................................................	15-11
	Code Lengths ..........................................................................................................	15-18
	Message Containing a Specific Data String ............................................................	15-23
	Actions ..........................................................................................................................	15-27
	Send Data ...............................................................................................................	15-27
	Setup Field(s) ..........................................................................................................	15-31
	Modify Data .............................................................................................................	15-36
	Pad Data with Spaces .............................................................................................	15-37
	Pad Data with Zeros ................................................................................................	15-41
	Beeps ......................................................................................................................	15-46
	Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ...........................	15-46
	Send Right Control Key ...........................................................................................	15-82
	Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ......................................................	15-83
	Turn On Rule Sets ..................................................................................................	15-88
	Turn Off Rule Sets ..................................................................................................	15-89
	Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................	15-90
	Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters
	Appendix B: Programming Reference
	Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................	B-1
	AIM Code Identifiers .....................................................................................................	B-3

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Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes
UPC-A ...........................................................................................................................	C-1
UPC-E ...........................................................................................................................	C-1
UPC-E1 .........................................................................................................................	C-2
EAN-13 .........................................................................................................................	C-2
EAN-8 ...........................................................................................................................	C-2
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................	C-3
Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................................	C-3
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................	C-3
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................	C-3
Codabar ........................................................................................................................	C-4
MSI ................................................................................................................................	C-4
Interleaved 2 of 5 ..........................................................................................................	C-4
GS1 DataBar-14 ...........................................................................................................	C-4
PDF417 .........................................................................................................................	C-5
Data Matrix ....................................................................................................................	C-5
Maxicode .......................................................................................................................	C-5
QR Code .......................................................................................................................	C-6
US Postnet ....................................................................................................................	C-6
UK Postal ......................................................................................................................	C-6
Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
0, 1, 2, 3 ........................................................................................................................	D-1
4, 5, 6, 7 ........................................................................................................................	D-2
8, 9 ................................................................................................................................	D-3
Cancel ...........................................................................................................................	D-3

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol DS3478 Smart Focus Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

•DS3478-SF - Standard focus

•DS3478-HD - High density scanning

•DS3478-DP - Direct part mark (DPM) decoding support.

Chapter Descriptions

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

•Chapter 2, Digital Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the digital scanner.

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

•Chapter 4, User Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the digital scanner.

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

•Chapter 6, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for keyboard wedge operation.

•Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for RS-232 operation.

•Chapter 8, USB Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for USB operation.

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•Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS systems.

•Chapter 10, Wand Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for wand emulation operation.

•Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for scanner emulation operation.

•Chapter 12, 123Scan provides information on the PC-based scanner configuration tool 123Scan.

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

•Chapter 14, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host device.

•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 and miscellaneous scanner defaults.

•Appendix B, Programming Reference provides tables of Symbol and AIM code identifiers and modifier characters.

•Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes for supported code types.

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•Bullets (•) indicate:

•action items

•lists of alternatives

•lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

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

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

*Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option

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Related Publications

The Symbol DS3478 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-72130-xx) provides general information for getting started with the digital scanner, including basic setup and operation instructions.

For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.

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/contactsupport.

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 support 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, contact that business partner for support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol DS3478 combines excellent digital scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight digital scanner, ensuring comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1 Symbol DS3478 Smart Focus Digital Scanner

Smart Focus Scanning

The digital scanner supports a Smart Focus mode which toggles the focus position after every frame between near and far focus, optimizing decoding performance when scanning a combination of small and large bar codes. See

Focus Mode on page 5-3 to select this mode.

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Host Interfaces

This digital scanner supports the following host interfaces through communication with a cradle:

•Standard RS-232 connection to a host.

•Keyboard wedge connection to a host, where scanned data is interpreted as keystrokes. The following international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North American, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

•Wand emulation connection to a mobile computer, a controller, or host, which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.

•Scanner emulation connection to a mobile computer or a controller, which collects the data and interprets it for the host.

•IBM® 468X/469X hosts.

•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 codes. The following international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

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

•Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking the Digital Scanner

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it. 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 and should be used if the equipment needs to be returned for servicing.

The Digital Scanner Cradle

The digital scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the digital scanner. There are two versions of the cradle:

•Charging cradle with radio: All communication between the cordless digital scanner and the host computer occurs through the cradle. Each bar code contains programming instructions or other data unique to the bar code pattern. The digital scanner transmits bar code data to the cradle via a wireless radio antenna. The cradle then sends that information via an interface cable to the host computer for interpretation.

•Charge-only cradle: This cradle serves as a stand and battery charger. Since one radio-enabled cradle can receive information from up to four digital scanners, it is possible to have several charge-only cradles.

The charging cradle with radio supports two modes of operation:

•Single point mode: the cradle communicates with one digital scanner.

•Multipoint mode: the cradle communicates with more than one digital scanner.

The cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a non-horizontal surface (such as a wall or forklift), depending on the environment. For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

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Cradle Parts

Mounting

Screw Hole

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

Figure 1-2 Cradle Front View

Mounting

Screw Hole

Pairing

Bar Code

Mounting

Screw Hole

Latch

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Rubber Foot	Rubber Foot
	Mounting Screw Hole
Mounting Screw Hole
Host Port	Power Port
Power Cable Groove	Host Cable Groove

Mounting Screw Hole

Converter Knob

Rubber Foot Rubber Foot

Figure 1-3 Cradle Back View

Connecting the Cradle

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply in the following order to ensure proper operation of the digital scanner and cradle. Note that this procedure includes two different power supply options.

1.Disconnect the power supply from the digital scanner cradle. See Figure 1-4.

2.Insert the modular connector of the interface cable into the host interface port on the back of the digital scanner cradle.

3.If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power connector on the interface cable, and the other end into an AC supply (see the cradle’s Quick Reference Guide for more information).

4.Insert the other end of the interface cable into the appropriate port on the host computer (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).

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5.If using an external power supply, insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the digital scanner cradle, and connect the power supply to an approved AC supply (see the cradle’s Quick Reference Guide for more information).

Host Port

Power Port

Figure 1-4 Connecting the Cables to the Cradle

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the digital scanner may not recognize the new host.

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

Supplying Power to the Cradle

The cradle receives power from one of two sources:

•An external power supply.

•When connected to a powered host through a host cable that supplies power.

The cradle detects whether the host or an external supply is supplying power. It always draws power from the external supply when available, regardless of the presence of power from a host.

Using the Host to Supply Power

When connecting the cradle to a powered host, the host can sometimes power the cradle rather than an external power supply. Consider the following when powering from a host:

•The digital scanner charges at a slower rate than when charging from an external power supply.

•The cradle can charge a digital scanner only in single point mode. An external power supply is required to charge a digital scanner in multipoint mode.

•A powered USB port provides enough power to the cradle for charging.

•Not all hosts provide enough power to the cradle for charging. For these hosts, connect an external power supply.

NOTE The radio link functions normally when the cradle draws power from a host.

For more information on single and multipoint operation, see Pairing on page 1-9.

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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for more information.

Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable detects the host.

To host

Synapse adapter cable

Synapse Smart Cable

To digital scanner cradle

Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection

1.Plug the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the digital scanner cradle, as described in Connecting the Cables to the Cradle on page 1-5.

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.

Reestablishing a Lost Connection to Host

If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle’s host, ensure you connected all cables securely, including the power supply. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host, reestablish connection with the host:

1.Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2.Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3.Wait three seconds.

4.Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5.Reconnect the power supply to the cradle.

6.Re-establish pairing with the cradle.

Mounting the Cradle

For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

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Removing and Inserting the Battery

The battery resides in a chamber in the digital scanner handle. To insert the battery:

1.Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the digital scanner, then turn the slot counterclockwise to release the latch.

2.Open the latch.

3.If a battery is already installed, turn the digital scanner upright to slide the battery out.

4.Slide the new battery into the chamber, with the rounded side toward the back and the contacts facing into the chamber.

Figure 1-6 Inserting the Battery

5.Close the latch.

6.Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the digital scanner, press down gently, and turn the slot clockwise to lock the latch in place.

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Charging the Battery

For best performance, fully charge the digital scanner battery before using the digital scanner for the first time. To charge the battery, place the digital scanner in the cradle, ensuring that the metal contacts on the bottom of the digital scanner touch the contacts on the cradle. The battery begins charging. A complete charge can take up to four hours, depending on the remaining charge in the battery.

Charge within the recommended temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal.

Charging LED

The flashing green LED indicates charging activity. See Table 2-2 on page 2-5. If the digital scanner is charging in fast mode (external power supply is present), the green LED blinks quickly (on for 0.25 seconds, off for 0.75 seconds). If the digital scanner is charging in slow mode (host-powered mode), the LED blinks slowly (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 1.5 seconds).

Charging Problem LED

A solid or flashing red LED during charging indicates a charging problem. See Table 2-2 on page 2-5 for definitions of error conditions and the appropriate action to take.

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Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

Insert the digital scanner in the cradle so that the metal contacts on the bottom of the digital scanner handle touch the contacts on the cradle:

1.With a slightly rotated motion, insert the digital scanner into the cradle top first.

2.Push the handle down until it clicks into place, engaging the contacts in the cradle and digital scanner.

Figure 1-7 Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

Pairing

Pairing is the process by which a digital scanner initiates communication with a cradle. The cradle has multipoint capability, and can pair with up to four digital scanners at a time. The cradle includes a pairing bar code.

To pair the digital scanner with the cradle, scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. A short low-high beep indicates successful pairing.

NOTE The pairing bar code that connects the digital scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle. Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

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Unpairing

Unpair the digital scanner from the cradle to make the cradle available for pairing with another digital scanner. Scan the Unpairing bar code on page 4-13 to unpair the digital scanner from its cradle.

NOTE The Symbol DS3478 Quick Start Guide also includes an unpairing bar code.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program to configure the digital scanner. See Chapter 4, User Preferences and each host chapter for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. See Chapter 12, 123Scan to configure the digital scanner using this configuration program. 123Scan includes a help file.