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Warranty

For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to:

http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 09/2009 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 11/2009 Updates to:

-03 Rev A 02/2010 Added UID.

-04 Rev A 04/2010 Removed reference to Synapse (not supported); removed Regulatory

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- Presentation Mode Field of View’ bar codes

- Supported baud rates for RS232.

Updated DPM information.

information as the complete Regulatory requirements appear in the Quick Start Guide; updated IEC definition in Glossary.

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Table of Contents

Warranty ........................................................................................................................ ii

Revision History............................................................................................................. iii

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xv

Configurations................................................................................................................ xv

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xvi

Notational Conventions............... .. ............................... .. ............................... ................. xvii

Related Documents ............ .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... xvii

Service Information........................................................................................................ xviii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1

Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 1-2

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-2

Setting Up the Digital Scanner .................. .......................................................... .......... 1-3

Installing the In te rface Cable ...... .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ............. . 1- 3

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-4

Connecting Power (if required) ............... ..................................................... ........... 1-4

Configuring the Digital Scanner .............................................................................. 1-4

Accessories .................................................................................................................. 1-5

Required Accessories ............................................................................................. 1-5

Optional Accessories .............................................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2: Scanning

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1

Beeper Definitions ......... ..................................................... .......................................... 2-2

LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-4

Scanning .... ................... .................. .................... .................... ................. .................... . 2-5

Presentation Mode ..................................... .. ........................................................... 2-5

Hand-Held Scanning ............................................................................................... 2-6

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DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning ....................... .. ............................... 2-6

Aiming .... ........................ ........................ ...................... ......................... .................. 2-6

Imager Aiming .................... ............................................................................... 2-6

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................ 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 B a r Co de S c a nn ing ............ ............. ... ............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. ... 4-5

Decode Pager Motor Enable ................................................................................... 4-6

Decode Pager Motor Duration .......................................................................... 4-6

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-8

Beeper Volume ........................ .......................... ......................... .......................... .. 4-8

Beeper Tone .............................. .. ................................................................ ........... 4-9

Beeper Duration ............................. ......................................................................... 4-10

Hands-Free Mode ................................................................................................... 4-10

Presentation Performance Mode .......................... .. ..................................... ........... 4-11

Digital Scanner Activity Modes ............................................................................... 4-11

Active Mode ...................................................................................................... 4-11

Idle Mode .......................................................................................................... 4-11

Sleep Mode ....................................................................................................... 4-11

Low Power Mode .................................................................................... .......... 4-11

Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode .............................................................. 4-12

Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode .................................................. ........ 4-14

Low Power Mode .................................................................................... .......... 4-16

Time Delay to Low Power Mode ....................................................................... 4-17

Trigger Mode .............................................. ............................................................. 4-19

Picklist Mode ................................................................................................... .. ...... 4-20

DPM Scanni ng .... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. ....... 4-21

Continuous Bar Code Read ...................................... .............................................. 4-22

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-22

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-23

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................... 4-23

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................... 4-24

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ....................................................................... 4-25

Presentation Mode Field of View .................................................................. .......... 4-26

Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only) ......................... .............................. 4-27

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ................................... .......................................... 4-28

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-28

Prefix/Suffix V a lu e s . ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ... 4-29

Scan Data Tran s m is s io n Fo r m a t ................ .. .......................... ... .......................... .. . 4-30

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-31

Scan Data Tran s m is s io n Fo r m a t (c o n tinued) ........ .. .......................... ... ............. .. .. . 4-31

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-32

UID Parsing .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ................ 4-33

UID Parsing Ou tp u t ......... .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. . 4- 3 4

UID Error Mode Options ................................................................................... 4-35

Sample ADF Rule for UID ................................................................................. 4-36

UID Sample Ba r C o d es ..... .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... . 4- 3 7

Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-2

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 5-2

Imaging Pref e re n c e s Pa ra meter Defaults ............... ... .......................... .. ....................... 5-2

Imaging Pref e re n c e s ........ ............. .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... . 5- 4

Operational Modes ................. ................................... ................................... ........... 5-4

Decode Mode .................................................................................................... 5-4

Snapshot Mode ............................................................ .. ................................... 5-4

Image Capture Illumination ..................................................................................... 5-5

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode ........ ..................................................... 5-6

Snapshot Mode Timeout ..................................... .. ..................................... ............. 5-7

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ................................................. ....................................... 5-7

Image Cropping ...................................................................................................... 5-8

Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................... 5-9

Image Size (Number of Pixels) ............................................................................... 5-10

Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................ 5-11

JPEG Image Options .......................... ........................... ......................................... 5-11

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................ 5-12

JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................. 5-12

Image Enhancement ............................................................................................... 5-13

Image File Format Selector ..................................................................................... 5-14

Bits Per Pixel ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ................ 5-15

Signature Capture ............................. ............................... .. ............................... ...... 5-16

Output File Format ............................................................................................ 5-16

Signature Capture File Format Selector .. ............................................................... 5-17

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel . .......................................................... ................. 5-18

Signature Capture Width .................................................. .. ..................................... 5-19

Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................... 5-19

Signature Capture JPEG Quality .................................................................. .......... 5-19

Video View Finder .............................................................. .. ............................... .. .. 5-20

Video View Finder Image Size ................................................................................ 5-20

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Chapter 6: USB Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 6-2

USB Parameter Defaults ........... ................................................................................... 6-3

USB Host Parameters ................. .. ................................................................ ............... 6-4

USB Device Type ......................... .................................. ..................................... .... 6-4

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .............. ................................... .. 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 Cas e .... .. .......................... ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... 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 ................. ...................................................... ................... 7-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ..................... ..................................................... .................... 7-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 7-6

Baud Rate ......................................... .. .. .................................................................. 7-7

Parity ...... ............. ........... ............. .............. ........... ............. ............. ........... ............. . 7-9

Data Bits ......... .. .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............ 7-9

Check Recei ve E rrors ........... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ..... 7-10

Hardware Handshaking .... ........................... ......................................................... .. 7-10

Software Ha nd s h a k in g ............ .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. ............ 7-12

Host Serial Re s p o nse T i me -out ........... ............. ... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 7-14

RTS Line Stat e .. ............. .. ............. ... .. ............. .. .............. .. .......................... ... ......... 7-15

Beep on <BEL> ................... ........................... ........................... ............................ .. 7-15

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 7-16

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ................................. ..................................................... 7-17

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-17

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 7-18

Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................ 8-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 8-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................... ............. 8-4

Port Address ........................................................................................................... 8-4

Convert Unk now n to C o d e 39 . .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ................ 8-5

Chapter 9: Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ................. .. ................................. .. ............... 9-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ................................ ............................... ........... 9-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 9-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types .......................... ....................................................... 9-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ............................................... .. 9-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 9-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 9-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 9-8

Alternate Nu m e ri c K e y p ad E m u la tion ........... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. . 9- 8

Caps Lock On ........................... .. .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .. ..... 9-9

Caps Lock Ove rride ......................... ............. .. ........................... .. .......................... . 9- 9

Convert Wedge Data .......... ........................... ........................... .............................. 9-10

Function Key Mapping .......................... ............................. ............................. ........ 9-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 9-11

Send Make and Break ............. ............................. .................................................. 9-11

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 9-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 9-13

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Chapter 10: Symbologies

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 10-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 10-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 10-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 10-7

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 10-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 10-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 10-8

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 10-8

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 10-9

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................... ............................... ............. 10-9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 10-10

User-Programmable Supplementals .................................. ..................................... 10-13

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 10-13

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .................. .. ..................................... 10-14

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-14

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-15

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-15

UPC-A Preamble .............. .................................... .................................................. 10-16

UPC-E Preamble .............. .................................... .................................................. 10-17

UPC-E1 Preamble .............................................. .. .................................................. 10-18

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 10-19

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 10-19

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 10-20

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 10-21

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 10-22

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 10-22

Code 128 .... .. .. .. ........................................ .. .. ........................................ .. .. .................... 10-23

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Enable/Disable Code 128 ............................ .. ..................................... .................... 10-23

Set Lengths for Code 128 ................................................................. ...................... 10-23

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 10-24

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 10-25

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 10-26

Check ISBT Ta bl e .............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... .. ..................... 10-27

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................... 10-27

Code 39 .... .. .. .. ........................................ .. .. ........................................ .. .. .. .................... 10-28

Enable/Disable Code 39 ............................................................. .. .......................... 10-28

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 10-28

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ........................................................................ .. ........ 10-29

Code 32 Prefix ............................. ............................... .. ............................... ........... 10-29

Set Lengths for Code 39 ................................................................. ........................ 10-30

Code 39 Check Digit Verification .......................... ................................... ............... 10-31

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-31

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .................................... .......................................... 10-32

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store .................. ......................................................... 10-32

Buffer Data ........... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. . 10 - 3 3

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................ 10-33

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 10-34

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ......................................................................... 10-34

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................ 10-34

Code 93 .... .. .. .. ........................................ .. .. ........................................ .. .. .. .................... 10-35

Enable/Disable Code 93 ............................................................. .. .......................... 10-35

Set Lengths for Code 93 ................................................................. ........................ 10-35

Code 11 .... .. .. .. ........................................ .. .. ........................................ .. .. .. .................... 10-37

Code 11 ........... ....................................................................................................... 10-37

Set Lengths for Code 11 ................................................................. ........................ 10-37

Code 11 Check Digit Verification .......................... ................................... ............... 10-39

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 10-40

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 10-40

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................... ................................. ................... 10-40

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 o f 5 ............... .. .......................... ... ............. .. .............. 10-41

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 10-43

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-43

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 .................. ................................................................ .... 10-44

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 10-44

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ........................................... ................................. .... 10-44

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ..... .............. .. ............. .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... 10-4 5

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 10-47

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-47

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-47

CLSI Editing ...... .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............ 10- 4 9

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 10-49

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 10-50

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 10-50

Set Lengths for MSI ......................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ....... 10-50

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 10-52

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 10-52

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ............... .. .. ............. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ....... 10-53

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Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 10-53

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-53

Matrix 2 of 5 . ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ....... 10-54

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-54

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-55

Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy .......................................................................... ............. 10-56

Matrix 2 of 5 Chec k D ig it ........... .. ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .............. 10-56

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 10-57

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 10-57

Postal Codes ........................... ... .. ............. .. .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ... 10-58

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 10-58

US Planet ............................. ............................ ........................... ............................ 10-58

Transmit US Po s ta l C h e ck D ig it ......... .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 10-59

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 10-59

Transmit UK Po s ta l C h e ck D ig it ......... .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 10-60

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 10-60

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 10-61

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................... 10-61

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................... 10-62

UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................... 10-62

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ 10-63

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... 10-63

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 10-63

GS1 DataBar Expanded .............. .. ...................................... ................................... 10-64

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 10-64

Composite .. ........ ......... ....... ......... ........ ......... ....... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ....... ........ . 10-65

Composite CC -C ......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. ............ 10- 6 5

Composite CC -A/B ....... .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... ... ......... 10-6 5

Composite TL C -3 9 ............. ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. .. ..................... 10-66

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 10-66

Composite Beep Mode .................. .......................................... ............................... 10-67

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ...................... .. ........... 10-67

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 10-68

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 10-68

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 10-68

Code 128 Emulation .............. .. ...................................... .. .. ..................................... 10-69

Data Matrix . ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .......................... ... .................. 10-70

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 10-70

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 10-71

QR Code ................................. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .............. 10-71

QR Inverse ... ........................... .. ........................... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. .. ............. . 10 - 7 2

MicroQR ... ............... .............. ............... ................ ............. ............... ................ ....... 10- 72

Aztec ...... ........................ ........................ ...................... ......................... .................. 10-73

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 10-73

Redundancy Level ..................... ........................................................................ ........... 10-74

Redundancy Level 1 ................................ ............................................................... 10-74

Redundancy Level 2 ................................ ............................................................... 10-74

Redundancy Level 3 ................................ ............................................................... 10-74

Redundancy Level 4 ................................ ............................................................... 10-75

Security Lev el ...................... .. ............. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. ............ 10-76

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Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 10-77

Report Version .............................................................................................................. 10-77

Macro PDF Features ....................... .................................... .. ..................................... .. 10-78

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 10-78

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 10-78

Chapter 11: 123Scan

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1

Communication with 123Scan2 ...................................... .. .................................. .. ........ 11-1

123Scan2 Requirements .............................................................................................. 11-2

More Information ... ............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... ... ......... 11-2

Chapter 12: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 12-1

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

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

Appendix F: Signature Capture Code

Introduction ................................................................................................................... F-1

Code Structure .................. ............................ ...................................................... .......... F-1

Signature Capture Area ...................... ............................................................ ........ F-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ..................... ................................................................ F-2

Start / Stop Patterns ..................................................................................................... F-2

Dimensions ................................................................................................................... F-3

Data Format .......... .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .............. F-3

Additional Capabilities ...... .. ............................. ............................................................. F-4

Signature Boxes ................. ................................... .. ..................................................... F-4

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS3508 digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

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DS3508-SR20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, standard range

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DS3508-HD20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, high density focus

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DS3508-DP20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, DPM.

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

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

information.

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

scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.

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Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the digital

scanner, troubleshooting, and technical speci fic at ion s.

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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.

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Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences provides imaging preference features and programming bar codes for

selecting these feature s.

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

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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.

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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 9, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

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Chapter 10, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

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Chapter 12, Advanced Data Formatting briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data befo re

transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide.

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

defaults.

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Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions,

and keyboard maps.

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

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

numeric values.

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

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Appendix F, Signature Capture Code provides information on CapCode, a signature capture code that

encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature.

Notational Conventions

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

The following conventions are used in this document:

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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

About This Guide xvii

•

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.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact information is available at:

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.

http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobilitysupport.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol DS3508 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner accommodates both hands-free use (in the scan stand) and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

Symbol DS3508 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The DS3508 digital scanner supports:

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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.

•

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

with the host.

•

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

with the IBM terminal.

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar code

menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. This interface supports the following

international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian,

French Belgian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

Unpacking

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

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

NOTE Different host s require dif fere nt cable s. The c onnec tors illust rate d in each host cha pter are ex amples only.

Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.

1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from

the bottom of the scanner.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

2. Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of

the scanner handle.

Figure 1-3

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

Removing the Cable Clamp

Inserting the Interface Cable

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4. Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the

bottom of the scanner.

Figure 1-4

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

connections).

Closing the Cable Clamp

Removing the Interface Cable

1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from

the bottom of the scanner.

2. Open the clamp and unplug the interface cable modular connector from the cable interface port on the bottom

of the scanner handle. Carefully slide out the cable.

3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cable.

Connecting Power (if required)

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

1. Connect the interface cable to the base 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.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual. See Chap ter 4, User Pr efe renc es &

Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Imaging 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.

Accessories

Required Accessories

The digital scanner requires an interface cable and may require a power supply. These items can be purchased from Motorola.

Optional Accessories

Contact Motorola to purchase the optional accessories inTable 1-1 for the DS3508.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Table 1-1

Scanner Belt Holster 11-35035-01R Intellistand for DS3508 20-54090-07R (see page 2-5). Desk Top Holder 20-67176-01R Multi-Mount Stand 12-44267-01R Tool Balancer 50-15400-03

Optional Accessories

Accessory Part Number

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Scan Trigger

Scan Window

LED

Indicators

Tether Plate

Introduction

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

Figure 2-1

Parts

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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

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 Transmission error. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error. Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error. High beep The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.

Image Capture

Low beep Snapshot mode started or completed. High/low beeps Snapshot mode timed out.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high beeps I nput error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Cancel

scanned.

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. High/low/high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased. 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 low beeps 2 long low beeps 3 long low beeps Out of memory . There is not enough buffer sp ac e to store the current MPDF

MPDF sequence buffered. File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.

symbol.

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

4 long low beeps Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate

5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer . Fast warble beep Aborting MPDF sequence. Low/high beeps Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps The digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and

Low/medium/high beeps upon scanning a USB device type

Low/medium/high beeps occur more than once

Beeper Definitions (Conti nue d)

Beeper Sequence Indication

MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal MPDF field.

scan again. Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner can

operate at the highest power level.

The USB host can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually happens when the PC cold boots.

RS-232 only

1 short high beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.

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LED Definitions

In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2

Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use

Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error. Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.

Presentation (Hands-Free) Scanning Standard Use

Green The scanner is on and ready to scan. Momentarily Off A bar code was successfully decoded. Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error. Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is in low power mode.

Parameter Programming

Green Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

Red Input error: incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

ADF Programming

Green Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.

Enter another alphabetic character or scan the All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule. Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.

All rules deleted. Blinking Green Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Green after Blinking Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

Cancel rule entry . Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to exit

rule entry. Red Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.

Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule. Re-enter

criterion or action.

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

Scanning

Scanner “Cup”

Adjust height of IntelliStand

Adjust angle of scanner “cup”

Scanning 2 - 5

The Symbol DS3508 has a built-in, light-weight stand to easily accommodate both

hands-free (presentation)

hand-held scanning.

NOTE Certain areas of the digital scanner’s handle may feel warm at times. This is normal.

Presentation Mode

The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you place the digital scanner in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in presentation (hands-free) mode. When you remove the digital scanner from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode.

and

Figure 2-2

Scanning in Hands-Free Mode

To operate the digital scanner in the Intellistand:

1. Connect the digital scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).

2. Insert the digital scanner in the Intellistand by placing the front of the digital scanner into the stand’s “cup” (see

Figure 2-2).

3. Use the Intellistand’s adjustment knobs to adjust the height and angle of the digital scanner.

4. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern.

5. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper

and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 on page 2-2 and Table 2-2 on page 2-4.

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Hand-Held Scanning

DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning

Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode.

Figure 2-3

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode - DS3508-SR/HD/DP

Aiming

Imager Aiming

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code within its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-8 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a bar code.

Figure 2-4

Imager Aiming Pattern

Scanning 2 - 7

1D bar code symbol 2D bar code symbol 2D dot pe en DPM symbol

Aiming Pattern

0123 45

If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the cross pattern.

Figure 2-5

Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Pattern

NOTE Scanning Direct Part Mark (DPM) bar codes with the DS3508-DP20005R digital scanner: Due to the

reflective nature of some surfaces used with DPM bar codes (see Figure 2-5), it may be necessary to tilt the scanner at an angle relative to the target (Motorola recommends 25-45 degrees). For example, when scanning a 15 mil dot peen Datamatrix bar code marked on an aluminum surface with the DS3508-DP20005R, present the target between two and three inches from the nose of the scanner, and tilt the scanner at a 30 degree angle.

When scanning standard (non-DPM) bar codes with any configuration of the DS3508 digital scanner, follow the standard aiming instructions described in Aiming on page 2-6.

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top examples in Figure 2-6 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 2-6

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

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Decode Ranges

Table 2-3

Code 39 - 3 mil

Code 39 - 4 mil

Code 39 - 5 mil

Code 39 - 7.5 mil

Code 39 - 20 mil

100% UPC - 13 mil

PDF417 - 6.67 mil

PDF417 - 10 mil

DS3508-SR/HD/DS3508-DP Depth of Field

Symbol Density DS3508-SR DS3508-HD/DS3508-DP

N/A 1.10 in. - 1.60 in.

2.79 cm - 4.06 cm

2.60 in. - 4.50 in.

6.60 cm - 11.43 cm

1.00 in. - 6.30 in.

2.54 cm - 16.00 cm Contact - 10.10 in.

Contact - 25.65 cm

1.00 in. - 20.90 in.

2.54 cm - 53.09 cm

0.90 in. - 15.10 in.

2.29 cm - 38.35 cm

2.70 in. - 6.10 in.

6.86 cm - 15.49 cm

0.40 in. - 9.30 in.

1.02 cm - 23.62 cm

Contact - 3.5 in. Contact - 8.89 cm

Contact - 4.2 in. Contact - 10.67 cm

Contact - 5.4 in. Contact - 13.72 cm

1.10 in. - 9.20 in.

2.79 cm - 23.37 cm

0.80 in. - 6.20 in.

2.03 cm - 15.75 cm Contact - 3.70 in.

Contact - 9.40 Contact - 4.50 in.

Contact - 11.43 cm

PDF417 - 15 mil

Data Matrix - 4 mil

Data Matrix - 5 mil

Data Matrix - 7.5 mil

Data Matrix - 10 mil

QR Code - 4 mil

QR Code - 5 mil

QR Code - 7.5 mil

QR Code - 10 mil

3.30 in. - 14.80 in.

8.38 cm - 37.59 cm N/A 1.00 in. - 2.10 in.

N/A 0.40 in. - 2.70 in.

2.10 in. - 5.50 in.

5.33 cm - 13.97 cm

1.10 in. - 7.10 in.

2.79 cm - 18.03 cm N/A 1.10 in. - 1.40 in.

N/A 0.50 - 2.20 in.

N/A Contact - 3.30 in.

1.50 in. - 6.10 in.

3.81 cm - 15.49 cm

3.20 in. - 5.60 in.

8.13 cm - 14.22 cm

2.54 cm - 5.33 cm

1.02 cm - 6.86 cm Contact - 3.50 in.

Contact - 8.89 cm Contact - 4.40 in.

Contact - 11.18 cm

2.79 cm - 3.56 cm

1.27 cm - 5.59 cm

Contact - 8.38 cm Contact - 4.00 in.

Contact - 10.16 cm

Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

Maintenance

Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy.

•

Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with ammonia/water.

•

Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

The aiming pattern does not appear when pressing the trigger.

Digital scanner emits short low/short medium/short high beep sequence (power-up beep sequence) more than once.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power

supply , re-connec t the power supply.

Incorrect host interface cable is used. Connect the correct host interface

cable. Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables. Digital scanner is disabled. For IBM 468x and USB IBM h and-held,

IBM table top, and OPOS modes,

enable the digital scanner via the host

interface. Otherwise, see the technical

person in charge of scanning. If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS

is not asserted. Aiming pattern is disabled. Enable the aiming pattern. See

The USB bus may put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once.

Assert CTS line.

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on

page 4-24

Normal during host reset.

Digital scanner emits aiming pattern, but does not decode the bar code.

Digital scanner emits 4 short high beeps during decode attempt.

Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct bar code type.

Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar

The symbol is not completely inside aiming pattern.

Digital scanner has not completed USB initialization.

Program the digital scanner to read that

type of bar code. See

Symbologies

code type to determine if the bar code

is defaced.

Move the symbol completely within the

aiming pattern.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

Chapter 10,

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

Digital scanner decodes bar code, but does not transmit the data to the host.

Host displays scanned data incorrectly.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable. If the digital scanner emits 4 long low

beeps, a transmission error occurred. If the digital scanner emits 5 low

beeps, a conversion or format error occurred.

If the digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps, it detected an invalid ADF rule.

If the digital scanner emits high/low beeps, the scanner is buffering Code 39 data.

Digital scanner is not programmed to work with the host.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code. See the

chapter corresponding to the host type.

Set the scanner's communication

parameters to match the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's

conversion parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules. Refer

to the Advanced Data F orm atting

Programmer Guide.

Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code

and the Code 39 Buffering option is

enabled.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code.

Digital scanner emits high/high/high/low beeps when not in use.

Digital scanner emits low/high beeps during programming.

Digital scanner emits low/high/low/high beeps during programming.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match

the host's settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,

program the system for the correct

keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS

LOCK key .

Program the proper editing options

(e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion). RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise,

set the digital scanner's RS-232 parity

to match the host setting. Input error or

scanned.

Out of ADF parameter storage space. Erase all rules and re-program with

Cancel

bar code was

Scan the correct numeric bar codes

within range for the parameter

programmed.

shorter rules.

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Table 3-1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps.

Digital scanner emits a power-up beep after changing USB host type.

Digital scanner emits one high beep when not in use.

NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or

call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xviii for the telephone numbers.

Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39

Buffering

Clear Buffer

bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty Code 39 buffer.

The USB bus re-established power to

Normal when changing USB host type.

the digital scanner.

In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character was received and Beep on <BEL> option is enabled.

Normal when

Beep on <BEL>

is enabled and the digital scanner is in RS-232 mode.

Technical Specifications

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions 7.34 in. H x 4.82 in. W x 2.93 in. D

Weight (without cable) 11.85 oz. (336 gm) Volt age and Cu rrent 5 volts ±10%, 330mA

Performance Characteristics

Light Source Aiming pattern: 650nm visible laser diode

Imager Field of View Standard Range Focus: 39.6 H x 25.7 V

Roll/Pitch /Yaw ±360 , ±60, ±60 Motion Tolerance Programmable up to 100 in./254 cm/sec. when in presentation mode (Horizontal

Symbology Decode Capability

Technical Specifications

Item Description

18.65 cm H x 12.25 cm W x 7.43 cm D

Illumination: 630nm LED

High Density Focus: 38.4 H x 24.9 V

Read Rate)

1D UPC/EAN (UPCA/UPCE/UPCE1/EAN-8/EAN-13/ JAN-8/JAN-13 plus

supplementals, ISBN (Bookland), ISSN, Coupon Code), Code 39 (Standard, Full ASCII, Trioptic), Code 128 (S tandard, Full ASCII, UCC/EAN-128, ISBT-128 Concatenated), Code 93, Codabar/NW7,Code 11 (Standard, Matrix 2 of 5), MSI Plessey , I 2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5 / ITF, Discrete 2 of 5, IATA, Chinese 2 of 5), GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked, Inverse), Base 32 (Italian Pharmacode)

PDF417 (and variants) PDF417 (St andard , Macro), MicroPD F 417 (Standard, Macro), Composite Codes

(CC-A, CC-B, CC-C)

2D TLC-39, Aztec (Standard, Inverse), MaxiCode, DataMatrix/ECC 200 (Standard,

Inverse), QR Code (Standard , Inverse, Micro)

Postal U.S. Postnet and Planet, U.K. Post, Japan Post, Australian Post, Netherlands KIX

Code, Royal Mail 4 State Customer, UPU FICS 4 State Postal, USPS 4CB

DPM Marks (DPM unit only) Datamatrix marks applied by dot-peening. All supported barcode types listed

above marked by laser etching, chemical etching, ink marking, molding, stamping or casting methods on surfaces such as including metal, plastic, rubber or glass

IUID Support

Nominal Working Range (Handheld)

Supports IUID parsing. The ability to read and separate IUID fields per application requirements

See

Decode Ranges on page 2-8

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Table 3-2

Interfaces Supported USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx Protocols), Keyboard Wedge

User Environment

Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C) Humidity 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condens ing Drop Specifications Unit functions normally after repeated 6.5 ft. (2 m) drops to concrete Ambient Light Immunity Incandescent: 150 f t. candles (1,600 LUX)

Electrostatic Discharge Conforms to 20 kV air discharge and 8 kV of contact discharge

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Sunlight: 8,000 ft. candles (86,000 LUX) Fluorescent: 150 ft. candles (1,600 LUX) Mercury Vapor: 150 ft. candles (1,600 LUX) Sodium Vapor: 150 f t. candles (1,600 LUX) Immune to direct exposure to normal office and factory lighting conditions, as well

as direct exposure to sunlight

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Cable interface port

Interface cable

modular connector

Bottom of scanner

PIN 1PIN 10

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Figure 3-1

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

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The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only.

Table 3-3

Pin IBM RS-232

1 Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 2 Power Power Power Power 3 Ground Ground Ground Ground 4 IBM_A(+) TxD KeyClock Reserved 5 Reserved RxD TermData D + 6 IBM_B(-) RTS KeyData Jump to Pin 1 7 Reserved CTS TermClock D 8 Reserved Reserved Res erved Reserved 9 Reserved Reserved Res erved Reserved 10 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

USB

Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous

*High Volume

(00h)

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Option Hex Value

Digital Scanner Options

Introduction

You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in T able 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default

Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is

not necessary. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile

memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen (when using the imaging

engine). When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (

*)default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-9. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar

codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory . To recall the default parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous def aul t pa r am ete rs.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter Set Defaults 4-4 Parameter Bar Code Scanning ECh Enable 4-5 Decode Pager Motor F1h 65h Enable 4-6 Beep After Good Decode 38h Enable 4-8 Beeper Tone 91h Medium 4-9 Beeper Volume 8Ch High 4-8 Beeper Duration F1 74h Medium 4-10 Hands-Free Mode F1h 76h Enable 4-10 Presentation Performance Mode F1 8Ah Standard 4-11

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode F1 97h 1 Minute 4-12 Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode F1 96h 1 Hour 4-14 Low Power Mode 80h Disable 4-16 Time Delay to Low Power Mode 92h 1 Hour 4-17

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Trigger Mode 8Ah Standard (Level) 4-19 Picklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always 4-20 DPM Scanning F1h 09h Enable 4-21 Continuous Bar Code Read F1 89h Disable 4-22 Decode Session Timeout 88h 9.9 Sec 4-22 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 89h 0.5 Sec 4-23 Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 90h 0.2 Sec 4-23 Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern F0h 32h Enable 4-24 Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern F1h 4Eh Enable Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Full 4-26 Decoding Illumination F0h, 2Ah Enable 4-27

Miscellaneous Options

Transmit Code ID Character 2Dh None 4-28

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Number

Default

for PDF 4-25

Page

Number

Prefix Value 63h, 69h 7013 <CR><LF> 4-29 Suffix 1 V alue

Suffix 2 V alue Scan Data Transmission Format EBh Data as is 4-30 FN1 Substitution Values 67h 6Dh Set 4-31 Transmit “No Read” Message 5Eh Disable 4-32 UID Parsing n/a Disable 4-33

62h 68h 64h 6Ah

7013 <CR><LF> 4-29

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User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

Y ou can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the decoder to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.

•

Set Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows.

• If you previously set custom defaults by scanning Write to Custom Defaults, scan Set Defaults to

retrieve and restore the decoder’s custom default settings.

• If you did not set custom defaults, scan Restore Defaults to restore the factory default values listed in

Table A-1.

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to restore the factory default values listed in Table A-1. This

deletes any custom defaults set.

•

Write t o Cu sto m Defa ul t s - Scan this bar code to set the current decoder settings as custom defaults. Once set, you can recover custom default settings by scanning Restore Defaults.

*Set Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

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Parameter Bar Code Scanning

Parameter # ECh

To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning.

*Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(01h)

Disable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(00h)

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Decode Pager Motor Enable

Parameter # F1h 65h

The scanner includes a pager motor which, when enabled, vibrates the scanner for a period of time when a successful decode occurs.

NOTE When the pager motor is enabled and the scanner is in IntelliStand, the pager motor disables until the

scanner is removed from IntelliStand.

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the pager motor. If enabled, scan the appropriate bar code to set the period of time in which to vibrate the scanner (see Decode Pager Motor Duration below).

Pager Motor Disable

(00h)

Decode Pager Motor Duration

150 msec

*Pager Motor Enable

(01h)

200 msec

Decode Pager Motor Enable (continued)

250 mSec

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300 msec

400 msec

600 msec

500 msec

750 msec

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Beep After Good Decode

Parameter # 38h

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error

conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

(01h)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

(00h)

Beeper Volume

Parameter # 8Ch

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

(02h)

Medium Volume

(01h)

*High Volume

(00h)

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Beeper Tone

Parameter # 91h

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes.

Off

(03h)

Low Tone

(02h)

*Medium Tone

(01h)

Medium to High Tone (2-tone)

(04h)

High To ne

(00h)

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Beeper Duration

Parameter # F1 74h

To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes.

Short

(00h)

* Medium

(01h)

Long (02h)

Hands-Free Mode

Parameter # F1h 76h

hands-free

with a bar code. Lifting the digital scanner causes it to behave according to the setting of the Trigger Mode on page

4-19.

If you select Disable Hands-Free Mode, the digital scanner behaves according to the setting of the Trigger Mode regardless of whether it is hand-held or in the scan stand.

mode, when you place the digital scanner in the scan stand, it automatically triggers when presented

*Enable Hands-Free Mode

(01h)

Disable Hands-Free Mode

(00h)

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Active Mode Idle Mode Sleep Mode Low Power Mode

Time Delay to

Presentation

Idle Mode value

Time Delay to

Presentation

Sleep Mode value

Time Delay to

Low Power

Mode value

Note: Time delays are cumulative.

Presentation Performance Mode

Parameter # F1 8Ah

Select Standard Presentation Mode when presenting objects to the scanner. Select Enhanced Presentation Mode when swiping items underneath the scanner.

*Standard Presentation Mode

(02h)

Enhanced Presentation Mode

(00h)

Digital Scanner Activity Modes

The digital scanner is capable of four modes of activity:

•

Active Mode - The digital scanner uses full illumination for active scanning.

•

Idle Mode - In presentation mode only, the digital scanner’s illumination dims after a programmable time

period. See Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode on page 4-12. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted or senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or upon a trigger pull.

•

Sleep Mode - In presentation mode only, the digital scanner’s illumination shuts off after a programmable

time period after Idle Mode has expired. See Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode on page 4-14. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted or senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code (depending on ambient light conditions), or upon a trigger pull.

•

Low Power Mode - The digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode has

expired, in which the LEDs turn off in order to conserve energy and prolong the life of the scanner. See Low

Power Mode. In hand-held mode, this occurs immediately after the programmed Time Delay to Low Power Mode. In presentation mode, this occurs after idle mode and sleep mode. The digital scanner wakes when it

is lifted, senses a trigger pull, or when the host attempts to communicate.

NOTE The digital scanner does not use Low Power Mode when connected to a USB or IBM host.

Figure 4-1

Power Levels

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Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode

Parameter # F1 97h

In Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering idle mode with dim illumination. The digital scanner wakes upon presentation of a bar code or a trigger pull.

Disable

(00h)

1 Second

(01h)

10 Seconds

(0Ah)

5 Minutes

(15h)

*1 Minute

(11h)

15 Minutes

(1Bh)

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Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode (continued)

30 Minutes

(1Dh)

45 Minutes

(1Eh)

1 Hour

(21h)

6 Hours

(26h)

3 Hours

(23h)

9 Hours

(29h)

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Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode

Parameter # F1 96h

In Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering sleep mode with no illumination. The digital scanner wakes when it senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or a trigger pull.

NOTE Digital scanner performance is not guaranteed in dim conditions.

Disable

(00h)

10 Seconds

(0Ah)

5 Minutes

(15h)

1 Second

(01h)

1 Minute

(11h)

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Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode (continued)

15 Minutes

(1Bh)

30 Minutes

(1Dh)

45 Minutes

(1Eh)

3 Hours

(23h)

*1 Hour

(21h)

6 Hours

(26h)

9 Hours

(29h)

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Low Power Mode

Parameter # 80h

If enabled, the digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode has expired, in which the LEDs turn off in order to conserve energy and prolong the life of the scanner. In hand-held mode, this occurs immediately after the programmed Time Delay to Low Power Mode. In presentation mode, this occurs after idle mode and sleep mode. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted, senses a trigger pull, or when the host attempts to communicate.

If disabled, power remains on after each decode attempt.

*Disable Low Power Mode

(00h)

Enable Low Power Mode

(01h)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Parameter # 92h

NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled.

This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering lower power mode (after the applicable activity mode - see Digital Scanner Activity Modes on page 4-11). The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(11h)

1 Minute

(21h)

15 Minutes

(2Bh)

10 Seconds

(1Ah)

5 Minutes

(25h)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)

30 Minutes

(2Dh)

45 Minutes

(2Eh)

*1 Hour

(31h)

6 Hours

(36h)

3 Hours

(33h)

9 Hours

(39h)

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Trigger Mode

Parameter # 8Ah

Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner:

•

Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar

code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.

•

Presentation (Blink) - The digital scanner activates decode processing when it detects a bar code in its field

of view. After a period of non-use, the digital scanner enters a low power mode, in which the LEDs turn off until the digital scanner senses moti on .

•

Auto Aim - The digital scanner’s aiming pattern is consistently on when in auto aim mode. A trigger pull

activates decode processing. After 2 seconds of inactivity the aiming pattern shuts off.

* Standard (Level)

(00h)

Auto Aim

(09h)

Presentation (Blink)

(07h)

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Picklist Mode

Parameter # F0h 92h

Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner:

•

Disabled Always - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled in Hand-Held Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is out of hands-free mode

and disabled when the digital scanner is in presentation mode.

•

Enabled in Hands-Free Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is in hands-free mode

only .

•

Enabled Always - Picklist mode is always enabled.

NOTE If you enabled DPM Scanning on page 4-21, disable Picklist Mode when scanning a DPM bar code.

Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.

*Disabled Always

(00h)

Enabled in Hands-Free Mode

(03h)

Enabled in Hand-Held Mode

(01h)

Enabled Always

(02h)

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DPM Scanning

Parameter # F1h 09h

Unlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is marked directly on an item’s surface for permanent identification. These symbols are marked using methods such as laser etching and dot peening (see Figure 2-5 on page 2-7 for an example of a dot peen symbol). The DS3508-DP (DPM) reader scans these types of symbols.

NOTE When the DS3508-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including

DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM rea ding, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure optimum scanner performance.

If you enable DPM Scanning, disable Picklist Mode on page 4-20 when scanning a DPM bar code. Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.

Also, if you enable DPM Scanning , the scann er behave s as if the Dat a Matrix Inverse Autod etect settin g is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting remains in effect. SeeData Matrix Inverse on page 10-70.

To configure the DS3508-DP digital scanner for DPM reading:

1. If you disabled DPM scanning in the DS3508-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning below.

2. Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure you enabled Data Matrix Inverse on page 10-70.

*Enable DPM Scanning

(01h)

Disable DPM Scanning

(00h)

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Continuous Bar Code Read

Parameter # F1 89h

Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed.

NOTE Motorola strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-20 with this feature. Disabling Picklist

Mode can cause acci den tal decode s when more than on e ba r code is in the im aging engine 's fie ld of vie w.

*Disable Continuous Bar Code Read

(0h)

Enable Continuous Bar Code Read

(1h)

Decode Session Timeout

Parameter # 88h

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in

0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds. To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appe ndi x D,

Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. For

example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

Decode Session Timeout

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Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Parameter # 89h

Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.5 seconds.

To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments.

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

Parameter # 90h

Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the scanner is inactive between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The default is 0.2 seconds.

To select the timeout between decodes for different symbols, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments.

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

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Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F0h, 32h

Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.

This parameter does not apply to Snapshot Mode. See Operational Modes on page 5-4.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-20 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

*Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF

(03h)

Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

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Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F1h, 4Eh

Select Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.

This parameter does not apply to Snapshot Mode. See Operational Modes on page 5-4.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-20 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

(01h)

*Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF

(02h)

Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

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Presentation Mode Field of View

Parameter # F1h 61h

In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern (Full Field of

View

To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern’s center cross in order to speed search time, select

Small Field of View or Medium Field of View.

Small Field of View

(00h)

*Full Field of View

(02h)

Medium Field of View

(01h)

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Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only)

Parameter # F0h, 2Ah

When in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.

Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(01h)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(00h)

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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Parameter # 2Dh

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters, see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-3.

NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”

Message on page 4-32, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

(02h)

*None

(00h)

AIM Code ID Character

(01h)

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Prefix/Suffix Values

Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h

Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah

Y ou can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. T o set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit decimal value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-30.

Scan Prefix

(07h)

Scan Suffix 2

(08h)

Scan Suffix 1

(06h)

Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # EBh

To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.

NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix.

To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-29.

*Data As Is

(00h)

(02h)

(04h)

(01h)

(03h)

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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

(06h)

(05h)

(07h)

FN1 Substitution Values

Key Category Parameter # 67h

Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh

The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).

When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface for the desired value.

To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:

1. Scan the bar code below.

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the current host

interface. Enter the 4-digit ASCII Value by scanning each digit in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel. To enable FN1 substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 4-31.

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Transmit “No Read” Message

Parameter # 5Eh

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the expires. See Decode Session Timeout on page 4-22. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not decode.

NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character

for Transmit Code ID Character on p age 4-28 , th e di gital scanner appends the code ID fo r C od e 39 to th e NR message.

Enable No Read

(01h)

Decode Session Timeout

*Disable No Read

(00h)

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UID Parsing

NOTE UID parsing is only supported by DP configurations of the digital scanner.

NOTE UID constructs are compliant with the US Department of Defense MIL - STD - 130N.

A UID, or Unique Identifier, is used to identify and track data (e.g., manufacturer, distribution, lifetime of products and other information) specified by the United States Department of Defense for all imported packages containing merchandise equal to or greater than $5,000.00. Vendors are required to provide a legible and permanent UID marking, in the form of a data matrix bar code, with the contents.

DP configurations of the digital scanner read the data matrix bar code, verify it is a valid UID bar code and parse the data into a UID bar code (Criterion: Parsed UID bar code type with UID fields). This output can be used at a later date.

To enable/disable UID parsing, scan the appropriate bar code below. UID parsing is disabled by default. Scan

Enable Embedded UID Parsing to start the parsing process.

* Disable UID Parsing

Enable Embedded UID Parsing

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UID Parsing Output

When a UID successfully parses the fields shown in T able 4-2 are created. Each field is separated by a comma. If data is missing from a field in the UID, a lone comma fills the field.

NOTE When a UID successfully parses, a parsed UID bar code type transmits to the host.

When parsing is unsuccessful but data transmits to the host anyway, the data is in the data matrix format.

Table 4-2

Output Fields

Field Description

1 Concatenated UID 2 Construct type (UID1 or UID2) 3 Enterprise ID 4 Serialized part # 5 Original part # 6 Lot # 7 Current part # 8 Scanned data in ASCII mode

Example Output - Successful Parsed Data

D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot

Table 4-3

Output Fields

Field Description

1 D12345WS51-004041 2UID2 3 12345 4 041 5 WS51-004 6 (no data supplied, comma filled field) 7 (no data supplied, comma filled field) 8 [)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot

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UID Error Mode Options

•

UID Error Beep (default): Scan UID Error Beep to program the digital scanner not to parse the data

contained in the UID when the UID is not formatted correctly. An error tone sounds and no data transmits to the host.

•

UID Error Pass Data:Scan UID Error Pass Data to program the digital scanner to transmit data

to the host even when parsing fails. The digital scanner reads the incorrectly encoded UID, assumes the host can process the data and transmits the unformatted contents of the bar code. No error tone sounds.

•

UID Error Beep and Pass Data:Scan UID Error Pass Data to program the digital scanner to transmit data

Scan the appropriate bar code below to program potential error conditions.

UID Error Beep

UID Error Beep and Pass Data

UID Error Pass Data

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Sample ADF Rule for UID

To transmit only the concatenated UID field of the parsed UID, scan the bar codes below, in order.

Begin New Rule

Criterion: Parsed UID

Send Data Up to Character

Save Rule

(Comma)

UID Sample Bar Codes

05 Format

WS51-004041,UID2,,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 05 gs 01WS51-004 gs 21041 rs eot

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Table 4-4

1 - Concatenated UID 2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2) 3 - Enterprise ID , (no data supplied) 4 - Serialized part # 5 - Original part # 6 - Lot # , (no data supplied) 7 - Current part # , (no data supplied) 8 - Scanned data in ASCII mode

Sample 05 Formatted Data

Field Description

WS51-004041 UID2

041 WS51-004

[)> rs 05 gs 01WS51-004 gs 21041 rs eot

06 Format

D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot

Table 4-5

1 - Concatenated UID 2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2) 3 - Enterprise ID 4 - Serialized part # 5 - Original part # 6 - Lot # , (no data supplied) 7 - Current part # , (no data supplied) 8 - Scanned data in ASCII mode

Sample 06 Formatted Data

Field Description

D12345WS51-004041 UID2 12345 041 WS51-004

[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot

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12 Format

D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot

Table 4-6

Sample 12 Formatted Data

Field Description

D12345WS51-004041 UID2 12345 041 WS51-004

[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot

DD Format

D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs DD gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot

Table 4-7

Sample DD Formatted Data

Field Description

D12345WS51-004041 UID2 12345 041 WS51-004

[)> rs DD gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot

Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Option Hex Value

Introduction

You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see

Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit

requirements, programming is not necessary. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile

memory and are preserved even when you power down the digital scanner.

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the

screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a USB cable, select a host type after the power-up beeps sound. See Chapter 6, USB Interface and

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface for specific host information. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when

connecting to a new host. To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the programming

bar code menus, asterisks (

*) indicate default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination bar code under Image Capture Illumination on page

5-5. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter

entry. Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for imaging preferences parameters. T o change the default values, scan the appropriate

bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous def aul t pa r am ete rs.

Table 5-1

Imaging Preferences

Operational Modes N/A N/A 5-4 Image Capture Illumination F0h 69h Enable 5-5 Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode F1h 32h Autodetect 5-6 Snapshot Mode Timeout F0h 43h 0 (30 seconds) 5-7 Snapshot Aiming Pattern F0h 2Ch Enable 5-7 Image Cropping F0h 2Dh Disable 5-8 Crop to Pixel Addresses F4h F0h 3Bh;

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

F4h F0h 3Ch; F4h F0h 3Dh; F4h F0h 3Eh

Parameter

Number

Default

0 top 0 left 479 bottom 751 right

Page

Number

5-9

Image Size (Number of Pixels) F0h 2Eh Full 5-10 Image Brightness (Target White) F0h 86h 180 5-11 JPEG Image Options F0h 2Bh Quality 5-11 JPEG Target File Size F1h 31h 160 kB 5-12

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JPEG Quality and Size Value F0h 31h 65 5-12 Image Enhancement F1h 34h Off (0) 5-13 Image File Format Selection F0h 30h JPEG 5-14 Bits per Pixel (BPP) F0h 2Fh 8 BPP 5-15 Signature Capture 5Dh Disable 5-16 Signature Capture Image File Format

Selection Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP) F0h 3Ah 8 BPP 5-18 Signature Capture Width F4h F0h 6Eh 400 5-19 Signature Capture Height F4h F0h 6Fh 100 5-19 Signature Capture JPEG Quality F0h A5h 65 5-19 Video View Finder F0h 44h Disable 5-20 Video View Finder Image Size F0h 49h 1700 bytes 5-20

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Number

F0h 39h JPEG 5-17

Default

Number

Page

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Imaging Preferences

The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode and snapshot.

Operational Modes

The digital scanner has two modes of operation:

•

Decode Mode

•

Snapshot Mode.

Decode Mode

By default, when you pull the trigger the digital scanner attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view. The digital scanner remains in this mode until it decodes a bar code or you release the trigger.

Snapshot Mode

Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. T o temporarily enter this mode scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this mode the digital scanner blinks the green LED at 1-second intervals to indicate it is not in standard operating (decode) mode.

In Snapshot Mode, the digital scanner turns on its laser aiming pattern to highlight the area to capture in the image. The next trigger pull instructs the digital scanner to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the host. A short time may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the trigger is pulled and the image is captured as the digital scanner adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the digital scanner steady until the image is captured, denoted by a single beep.

If you do not press the trigger within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period, the digital scanner returns to Decode Mode. Use Snapshot Mode Timeout on page 5-7 to adjust this timeout period. The default timeout period is 30 seconds.

To disable the laser aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see Snapshot Aiming Pattern on page 5-7.

Snapshot Mode

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Image Capture Illumination

Parameter # F0h 69h

Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture. Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination.

Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.

*Enable Image Capture Illumination

(01h)

Disable Image Capture Illumination

(00h)

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Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode

Parameter # F1h, 32h

This parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain exposure priority when it acquires an image in Snapshot Mode in auto exposure mode.

•

Scan Low Exposure Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors higher gain over exposure to capture an image. This results in an image that is less susceptible to motion blur at the expense of noise artifacts. However, for most applications, the amount of noise is acceptable.

•

Scan Low Gain Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors longer exposure time rather than higher gain to capture an image. This ensures that the image is less noisy and produces fewer artifacts during post processing activities like image enhancement (sharpening). The mode is recommended for fixed mount / fixed object image capture since the image acquired is susceptible to motion blur.

•

Scan Autodetect (default) to set a mode in which the digital scanner automatically selects Gain Priority or Low Exposure Priority mode for Snapshot Mode. If the digital scanner is in a magnetic read switch enabled stand (or it is configured in Blink Mode), it uses Low Gain Priority mode. Otherwise, it uses the Low Exposure Priority mode.

Low Gain Priority

(0)

* Autodetect

(2)

Low Exposure Priority

(1)

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Snapshot Mode Timeout

Parameter # F0h, 43h

This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner exits Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this timeout value, scan the bar code below followed by a bar code from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. The default value is 0 which represents 30 seconds; values increment by 30. For example, 1 = 60 seconds, 2 = 90 seconds, etc.

Snapshot Mode Timeout

Snapshot Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F0h, 2Ch

Select Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern when in Snapshot Mode, or Disable Snapshot Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.

*Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern

(01h)

Disable Snapshot Aiming Pattern

(00h)

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Image Cropping

Parameter # F0h, 2Dh

This parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 752 x 480 pixels. Select Enable Image Cropping to crop the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses on page

5-9.

Enable Image Cropping

(01h)

*Disable Image Cropping

(Use Full 752 x 480 Pixels)

(00h)

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Crop to Pixel Addresses

Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Bh (Top) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Ch (Left) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Dh (Bottom) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Eh (Right)

If you selected Enable Image Cropping, set the pixel addresses from (0,0) to (751,479) to crop to. Columns are numbered from 0 to 751, rows from 0 to 479. Specify four values for Top, Left, Bottom, and Right,

where Top and Bottom correspond to row pixel addresses, and Left and Right correspond to column pixel addresses. For example, for a 4 row x 8 column image in the extreme bottom-right section of the image set the following values:

Top = 476, Bottom = 479, Left = 744, Right = 751

To set the crop to pixel address, scan each pixel address bar code below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to crop the top pixel address to 3, scan 0, 0, 3. See Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.

NOTE The digital scanner has a cropping resolution of 4 pixels. Setting the cropping area to less than 4 pixels

(after resolution adjustment, see Image Size (Number of Pixels) on page 5-10) transfers the entire image.

Top Pixel Address

(0 - 479 Decimal)

Bottom Pixel Address

(0 - 479 Decimal)

Left Pixel Address

(0 - 751 Decimal)

Right Pixel Address

(0 - 751 Decimal)

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Image Size (Number of Pixels)

Parameter # F0h, 2Eh

This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution.

Select one of the following values:

Resolution

Value

Full 752 x 480 1/2 376 x 240 1/4 180 x 120

Uncropped Image Size

*Full Resolution

(00h)

1/2 Resolution

(01h)

1/4 Resolution

(03h)

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Image Brightness (Target White)

Parameter # F0h 86h

Type: Byte Range: 1 - 240

This parameter sets the Target White value used in Snapshot and Video Viewfinder mode when using auto exposure. White and black are defined as 240 decimal and 1, respectively. Setting the value to the factory default of 180 sets the white level of the image to ~180.

To set the Image Brightness parameter, scan Image Brightness below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set an Image Brightness value of 99, scan 0, 9, 9. See Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.

*180

Image Brightness

(3 digits)

JPEG Image Options

Parameter # F0h, 2Bh

Select an option to optimize JPEG images for either size or for quality . Scan the JPEG Quality Selector bar code to enter a quality value; the digital scanner then selects the corresponding image size. Scan the JPEG Size

Selector bar code to enter a size value; the digital scanner then selects the best image quality.

*JPEG Quality Selector

(01h)

JPEG Size Selector

(00h)

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JPEG Target File Size

Parameter # F4h, F1h, 31h

Type: Word Range: 5-350

This parameter defines the target JPEG file size in terms 1 Kilobytes (1024 bytes). The default value is 160 kB which represents 160 Kilobytes.

CAUTION JPEG compress may take 10 to 15 seconds based on the amount of information in the target image.

Scanning JPEG Quality Selecto r (default se tting) on page 5-11 produces a compres sed imag e that is consistent in quality and compression time.

To set the JPEG Target File Size parameter, scan JPEG Target File Size below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set an Image Brightness value of 99, scan 0, 9, 9 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.

JPEG Target File Size

(3 digits)

JPEG Quality and Size Value

JPEG Quality = Parameter # F0h, 31h

If you selected JPEG Quality Selector, scan the JPEG Quality Value bar code followed by 3 bar codes from

Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value from 5 to 100, where 100 represents the highest quality

image.

JPEG Quality Value

(Default: 065)

(5 - 100 Decimal)

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Image Enhancement

Parameter # F1h, 34h

This parameter configures the digital scanner's Image Enhance feature. This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing.

The levels of image enhancement are:

•

Off (0) - Default

•

Low (1)

•

Med (2)

•

High (3).

*Off

(0)

Medium

(2)

Low

(1)

High

(3)

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Image File Format Selector

Parameter # F0h, 30h

Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured images in the selected format.

BMP File Format

(03h)

*JPEG File Format

(01h)

TIFF File Format

(04h)

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Bits Per Pixel

Parameter # F0h, 2Fh

Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.

NOTE The digital scanner ignores these settings for JPEG file formats, which only support 8 BPP.

The digital scanner ignores 1 BPP for TIFF file formats, which only support 4 BPP and 8 BPP. 1 BPP is coerced to 4 BPP for TIFF file formats.

1 BPP

(00h)

*8 BPP

(02h)

4 BPP

(01h)

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Signature Capture

Parameter # 5Dh

A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineates a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures. The region inside the bar code pattern is considered the signature capture area. See

Appendix F, Signature Capture Code for more information.

Output File Format

Decoding a signature capture bar code de-skews the signature image and converts the image to a BMP, JPEG, or TIFF file format. The output data includes the file descriptor followed by the formatted signature image.

File Descriptor

Output Format

(1 byte)

JPEG - 1

BMP - 3 TIFF - 4

To enable or disable Signature Capture, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Signature Capture

(01h)

Signature Type (1

byte)

1-8 0x00000400 0x00010203….

Signature Image Size

(4 bytes)

(BIG Endian)

*Disable Signature Capture

Signature Image

(00h)

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Signature Capture File Format Selector

Parameter # F0h, 39h

Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF , or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured signatures in the selected format.

BMP Signature Format

(03h)

*JPEG Signature Format

(01h)

TIFF Signature Format

(04h)

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Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel

Parameter # F0h, 3Ah

Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.

NOTE The digital scanner ignores these settings for JPEG file formats, which only support 8 BPP.

1 BPP

(00h)

*8 BPP

(02h)

4 BPP

(01h)

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Signature Capture Width

Parameter # F4h, F0h, 6Eh

The aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height parameters must match that of the signature capture area. For example, a 4 x 1 inch signature capture area would require a 4 to 1 aspect ratio of width to height.

To set the width of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture Width bar code, followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value in the range of 001 to 752 decimal.

Signature Capture Width

(Default: 400)

(001 - 752 Decimal)

Signature Capture Height

Parameter # F4h, F0h, 6Fh

To set the height of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture Height bar code, followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value in the range of 001 to 480 decimal.

Signature Capture Height (Default: 100)

(001 - 480 Decimal)

Signature Capture JPEG Quality

Parameter # F0h, A5h

Scan the JPEG Quality Value bar code followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value from 005 to 100, where 100 represents the highest quality image.

JPEG Quality Value (Default: 065)

(5 - 100 Decimal)

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Video View Finder

Parameter # F0h, 44h

Select Enable Video View Finder to project the video view finder, or Disable Video View Finder to turn the video view finder off.

*Disable Video View Finder

(00h)

Enable Video View Finder

(01h)

Video View Finder Image Size

Parameter # F0h, 49h

Select the number of 100-byte blocks. Values range from 800 to 3000 bytes. Selecting a smaller value transmits more frames per second; selecting a larger value increases video quality.

To set the Video View Finder Image Size, scan the bar code below followed by two bar codes from Appendix D,

Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to the 100-byte value from 800 to 3000 bytes. For example, to select 1500

bytes, enter 1, 5. To select 900 bytes, enter 0, 9.

Video View Finder Image Size

MOTOROLA DS3508 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warranty

Revision History

About This Guide

Introduction

Configurations

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents

Service Information

Introduction

Interfaces

Unpacking

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

Removing the Interface Cable

Connecting Power (if required)

Configuring the Digital Scanner

Accessories

Required Accessories

Optional Accessories

Introduction

Beeper Definitions

LED Definitions

Scanning

Presentation Mode

Hand-Held Scanning

DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning

Aiming

Imager Aiming

Decode Ranges

Introduction

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Introduction

Scanning Sequence Examples

Errors While Scanning

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

Parameter Bar Code Scanning

Decode Pager Motor Enable

Decode Pager Motor Duration

Beep After Good Decode

Beeper Volume

Beeper Tone

Beeper Duration

Hands-Free Mode

Presentation Performance Mode

Digital Scanner Activity Modes

Active Mode - The digital scanner uses full illumination for active scanning.

Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode

Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode

Low Power Mode

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Trigger Mode

Picklist Mode

DPM Scanning

Continuous Bar Code Read

Decode Session Timeout

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

Presentation Mode Field of View

Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only)

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Prefix/Suffix Values

Scan Data Transmission Format

Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

FN1 Substitution Values

Transmit “No Read” Message

UID Parsing

UID Parsing Output