Motorola DS6878 User Manual

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Product Reference Guide

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Product Reference Guide

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April 2010

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Warranty ........................................................................................................................	iii
Revision History.............................................................................................................	iii
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................	xvii
Configurations................................................................................................................	xvii
Chapter Descriptions .....................................................................................................	xvii
Notational Conventions..................................................................................................	xviii
Related Documents .......................................................................................................	xix
Service Information........................................................................................................	xix
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	1-1
Interfaces ......................................................................................................................	1-2
Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle ...................................................................	1-2
Parts .............................................................................................................................	1-3
Scanner ...................................................................................................................	1-3
Cradle .....................................................................................................................	1-4
Digital Scanner Cradle ..................................................................................................	1-6
Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................	1-6
Supplying Power to the Cradle ...............................................................................	1-7
Using the USB Interface to Supply Power ........................................................	1-7
Lost Connection to Host ..........................................................................................	1-7
Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................	1-8
Replacing the Digital Scanner Battery ..........................................................................	1-9
Charging the Digital Scanner Battery ...........................................................................	1-10
Charging LED .........................................................................................................	1-10
Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery .......................................................................	1-10
Reconditioning the Digital Scanner Battery ..................................................................	1-10
Battery Reconditioning LED Definitions ..................................................................	1-11
Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle ...................................................................	1-11
Horizontal Cradle Mount .........................................................................................	1-11

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	Vertical Cradle Mount .............................................................................................	1-12
	Wall Mount Bracket Template .......................................................................................	1-12
	Radio Communications .................................................................................................	1-14
	Configuring the Digital Scanner ....................................................................................	1-14
	Accessories ..................................................................................................................	1-15
	Lanyard ...................................................................................................................	1-15
Chapter 2: Scanning
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	2-1
	Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................	2-1
	LED Definitions .............................................................................................................	2-3
	Scanning ......................................................................................................................	2-5
	Aiming .....................................................................................................................	2-5
	Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................	2-7
Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	3-1
	Maintenance .................................................................................................................	3-1
	Digital Scanner ........................................................................................................	3-1
	Cradle .....................................................................................................................	3-2
	Battery Information .......................................................................................................	3-2
	Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................	3-2
	Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................	3-7
	Cradle Signal Descriptions ...........................................................................................	3-10
Chapter 4: Radio Communications
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	4-1
	Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................	4-1
	Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................	4-1
	Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................	4-2
	Wireless Beeper Definitions ..........................................................................................	4-3
	Radio Communications Host Types .............................................................................	4-4
	Bluetooth Technology Profile Support ..........................................................................	4-6
	Master/Slave Set Up ...............................................................................................	4-6
	Master ...............................................................................................................	4-6
	Slave .................................................................................................................	4-6
	Bluetooth Friendly Name ........................................................................................	4-7
	Discoverable Mode .................................................................................................	4-7
	HID Host Parameters ....................................................................................................	4-8
	HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ......................................................	4-8
	HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay ..............................................................................	4-10
	HID CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................	4-10
	HID Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................	4-11
	Emulate Keypad ......................................................................................................	4-11
	HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution ..............................................................................	4-12
	HID Function Key Mapping .....................................................................................	4-12
	Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................	4-13

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Convert Case ..........................................................................................................	4-13
Auto-reconnect Feature ................................................................................................	4-14
Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback .......................................................................	4-14
Reconnect Attempt Interval .....................................................................................	4-15
Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode .....................	4-17
Out of Range Indicator ..................................................................................................	4-17
Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support ...........................................................................	4-18
Modes of Operation ................................................................................................	4-18
Point-to-Point Communication ..........................................................................	4-18
Multipoint-to-Point Communication ...................................................................	4-18
Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) ...............................................................	4-19
Pairing .....................................................................................................................	4-19
Pairing Modes ...................................................................................................	4-20
Lock Override ....................................................................................................	4-20
Pairing Methods ................................................................................................	4-21
Unpairing ...........................................................................................................	4-21
Pairing Bar Code Format ........................................................................................	4-22
Pairing Bar Code Example ................................................................................	4-22
Connection Maintenance Interval ...........................................................................	4-23
Considerations ..................................................................................................	4-23
Bluetooth Security .........................................................................................................	4-25
Authentication .........................................................................................................	4-25
PIN Code ................................................................................................................	4-26
Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................	4-26
Encryption ...............................................................................................................	4-27
Chapter 5: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	5-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	5-2
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	5-2
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Option Parameter Defaults ......................................	5-2
User Preferences ..........................................................................................................	5-4
Default Parameters .................................................................................................	5-4
Parameter Bar Code Scanning ...............................................................................	5-5
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................	5-5
Suppress Power Up Beeps .....................................................................................	5-6
Beeper Tone ...........................................................................................................	5-7
Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................	5-8
Beeper Duration ......................................................................................................	5-9
Beep on Insertion ....................................................................................................	5-9
Batch Mode .............................................................................................................	5-10
Modes of Operation ..........................................................................................	5-10
Low Power Mode ....................................................................................................	5-12
Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode .....................................................................	5-13
Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim ..........................................................	5-14
Hand-Held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................	5-15
Picklist Mode ...........................................................................................................	5-16
Mobile Phone/Display Mode ...................................................................................	5-17
PDF Prioritization ....................................................................................................	5-18

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	PDF Prioritization Timeout ......................................................................................	5-18
	Continuous Bar Code Read ....................................................................................	5-19
	Unique Bar Code Reporting ....................................................................................	5-19
	Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................	5-20
	Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................	5-21
	Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ......................................................	5-21
	Fuzzy 1D Processing ..............................................................................................	5-22
	Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern .........................................................................	5-23
	Decoding Illumination ..............................................................................................	5-24
	Multicode Mode .......................................................................................................	5-24
	Multicode Expression ..............................................................................................	5-25
	Multicode Expression Syntax ............................................................................	5-25
	Defining Multicode Expression Notes ...............................................................	5-26
	Multicode Mode Concatenation ..............................................................................	5-31
	Multicode Concatenation Symbology ......................................................................	5-32
	Multicode Troubleshooting ......................................................................................	5-33
	Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming ......................................	5-33
	Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding ...............................	5-33
	Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................	5-35
	Transmit Code ID Character ...................................................................................	5-35
	Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................	5-36
	Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................	5-37
	FN1 Substitution Values .........................................................................................	5-38
	Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................	5-39
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
	USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ....................................................	6-5
	USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................	6-7
	USB CAPS Lock Override ......................................................................................	6-7
	USB Ignore Unknown Characters ...........................................................................	6-8
	Emulate Keypad ......................................................................................................	6-8
	USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................	6-9
	Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................	6-9
	Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................	6-10
	Convert Case ..........................................................................................................	6-10
	Optional USB Parameters ............................................................................................	6-11
	Ignore Beep ............................................................................................................	6-11
	Ignore Bar Code Configuration ...............................................................................	6-11
	ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................	6-12
Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	7-1
	Connecting an RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................	7-2

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RS-232 Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................................	7-3
RS-232 Host Parameters ..............................................................................................	7-4
RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................	7-6
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................	7-8
Parity .......................................................................................................................	7-9
Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................	7-9
Data Bits (ASCII Format) ........................................................................................	7-10
Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................	7-11
Hardware Handshaking ..........................................................................................	7-11
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................	7-13
Host Serial Response Time-out ..............................................................................	7-15
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................	7-16
Beep on <BEL> .......................................................................................................	7-16
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................	7-17
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ......................................................................................	7-18
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	7-18
ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ...................................................................................	7-19
Chapter 8: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	8-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .....................................................................	8-2
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................	8-3
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ..............................................................................	8-4
Keyboard Wedge Host Types .................................................................................	8-4
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................	8-5
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	8-6
Keystroke Delay ......................................................................................................	8-7
Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................	8-7
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .....................................................................	8-8
Caps Lock On .........................................................................................................	8-8
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................	8-9
Convert Wedge Data ..............................................................................................	8-9
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................	8-10
FN1 Substitution .....................................................................................................	8-10
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................	8-11
Keyboard Maps .............................................................................................................	8-12
ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ...................................................................	8-13
Chapter 9: IBM Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	9-1
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................	9-2
IBM Parameter Defaults ...............................................................................................	9-3
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................	9-4
Port Address ...........................................................................................................	9-4
Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................	9-5
Optional IBM Parameters .............................................................................................	9-5
Ignore Beep ............................................................................................................	9-5
Ignore Bar Code Configuration ...............................................................................	9-6

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Chapter 10: Wand Emulation Interface
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	10-1
	Connecting Using Wand Emulation ..............................................................................	10-2
	Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ...........................................................................	10-3
	Wand Emulation Host Parameters ...............................................................................	10-4
	Wand Emulation Host Types ..................................................................................	10-4
	Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) ..................................................................................	10-5
	Polarity ....................................................................................................................	10-6
	Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	10-6
	Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ..........................................................................	10-7
	Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ...............................................................................	10-8
Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface
	Connecting Using Scanner Emulation ..........................................................................	11-2
	Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults .......................................................................	11-3
	Scanner Emulation Host ...............................................................................................	11-3
	Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ...........................................................................	11-4
	Beep Style ...............................................................................................................	11-4
	Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................	11-5
	Convert Newer Code Types ....................................................................................	11-6
	Module Width ..........................................................................................................	11-6
	Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ..........................................................................	11-7
	Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................	11-7
	Transmission Timeout .............................................................................................	11-8
	Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................	11-9
	Leading Margin .......................................................................................................	11-9
	Check For Decode LED ..........................................................................................	11-10
Chapter 12: 123Scan2
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	12-1
	Communication with 123Scan2 ....................................................................................	12-1
	123Scan2 Requirements ..............................................................................................	12-1
Chapter 13: OCR Programming
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	13-1
	OCR Parameter Defaults ..............................................................................................	13-2
	OCR Programming Parameters ....................................................................................	13-3
	Enable/Disable OCR-A ...........................................................................................	13-3
	OCR-A Variant ........................................................................................................	13-3
	Enable/Disable OCR-B ...........................................................................................	13-5
	OCR-B Variant ........................................................................................................	13-6
	Enable/Disable MICR E13B ....................................................................................	13-9
	Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number ..........................................................	13-10
	OCR Orientation .....................................................................................................	13-10
	OCR Lines ..............................................................................................................	13-12
	OCR Minimum Characters ......................................................................................	13-12
	OCR Maximum Characters .....................................................................................	13-13

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OCR Security Level ................................................................................................	13-13
OCR Subset ............................................................................................................	13-14
OCR Quiet Zone .....................................................................................................	13-14
OCR Bright Illumination ..........................................................................................	13-15
OCR Template ........................................................................................................	13-16
Required Digit (9) .............................................................................................	13-16
Required Alpha (A) ..........................................................................................	13-16
Optional Alphanumeric (1) ...............................................................................	13-17
Optional Alpha (2) ............................................................................................	13-17
Alpha or Digit (3) ..............................................................................................	13-17
Any Including Space & Reject (4) ....................................................................	13-18
Any except Space & Reject (5) ........................................................................	13-18
Optional Digit (7) ..............................................................................................	13-18
Digit or Fill (8) ...................................................................................................	13-19
Alpha or Fill (F) ................................................................................................	13-19
Required Space ( ) ...........................................................................................	13-19
Optional Small Special (.) ................................................................................	13-20
Other Template Operators ................................................................................	13-20
Repeat Previous (R) .........................................................................................	13-24
Template Examples ..........................................................................................	13-25
OCR Check Digit Modulus ......................................................................................	13-25
OCR Check Digit Multiplier .....................................................................................	13-26
OCR Check Digit Validation ....................................................................................	13-27
None .................................................................................................................	13-27
Product Add Left to Right ..................................................................................	13-27
Product Add Right to Left ..................................................................................	13-28
Digit Add Left to Right .......................................................................................	13-28
Digit Add Right to Left .......................................................................................	13-29
Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder ...................................................	13-30
Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder .......................................................	13-31
Health Industry - HIBCC43 ...............................................................................	13-31
Chapter 14: Symbologies
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	14-1
Scanning Sequence Examples .....................................................................................	14-1
Errors While Scanning ..................................................................................................	14-2
Symbology Parameter Defaults ....................................................................................	14-2
UPC/EAN ......................................................................................................................	14-7
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................	14-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................	14-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ..........................................................................................	14-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .................................................................................	14-8
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .............................................................................	14-9
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ...............................................................................	14-9
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ..................................................................	14-10
User-Programmable Supplementals .......................................................................	14-13
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................	14-13
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .........................................................	14-14
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ..................................................................................	14-14

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	Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ..................................................................................	14-15
	Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................	14-15
	UPC-A Preamble ....................................................................................................	14-16
	UPC-E Preamble ....................................................................................................	14-17
	UPC-E1 Preamble ..................................................................................................	14-18
	Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .......................................................................................	14-19
	Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .....................................................................................	14-19
	EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ..............................................................................................	14-20
	Bookland ISBN Format ...........................................................................................	14-21
	UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................	14-22
	Coupon Report ........................................................................................................	14-23
	ISSN EAN ...............................................................................................................	14-24
	Code 128 ......................................................................................................................	14-25
	Enable/Disable Code 128 .......................................................................................	14-25
	Set Lengths for Code 128 .......................................................................................	14-25
	Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................	14-26
	Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................	14-27
	ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................	14-28
	Check ISBT Table ...................................................................................................	14-29
	ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ...........................................................................	14-29
	Code 39 ........................................................................................................................	14-30
	Enable/Disable Code 39 .........................................................................................	14-30
	Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................	14-30
	Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ..................................................................................	14-31
	Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................	14-31
	Set Lengths for Code 39 .........................................................................................	14-32
	Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................	14-33
	Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................	14-33
	Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................	14-34
	Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ...........................................................................	14-34
	Buffer Data ........................................................................................................	14-35
	Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................	14-35
	Transmit Buffer .................................................................................................	14-36
	Overfilling Transmission Buffer .........................................................................	14-36
	Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................	14-36
	Code 93 ........................................................................................................................	14-37
	Enable/Disable Code 93 .........................................................................................	14-37
	Set Lengths for Code 93 .........................................................................................	14-37
	Code 11 ........................................................................................................................	14-39
	Code 11 ..................................................................................................................	14-39
	Set Lengths for Code 11 .........................................................................................	14-39
	Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................	14-41
	Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ..............................................................................	14-42
	Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .................................................................................................	14-42
	Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................	14-42
	Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................	14-43
	I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ...............................................................................	14-45
	Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................	14-45
	Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ......................................................................................	14-46
	Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ....................................................................................................	14-46

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Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................	14-46
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ...............................................................................	14-47
Codabar (NW - 7) .........................................................................................................	14-49
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................	14-49
Set Lengths for Codabar .........................................................................................	14-49
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................	14-51
NOTIS Editing .........................................................................................................	14-51
MSI ...............................................................................................................................	14-52
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................	14-52
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................	14-52
MSI Check Digits ....................................................................................................	14-54
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ...................................................................................	14-54
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ......................................................................................	14-55
Chinese 2 of 5 ...............................................................................................................	14-55
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................	14-55
Matrix 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................................	14-56
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................................	14-56
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................................	14-57
Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy .......................................................................................	14-58
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .........................................................................................	14-58
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ..........................................................................	14-59
Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................	14-59
Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .................................................................................	14-59
Inverse 1D ....................................................................................................................	14-60
Postal Codes ................................................................................................................	14-61
US Postnet ..............................................................................................................	14-61
US Planet ................................................................................................................	14-61
Transmit US Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................	14-62
UK Postal ................................................................................................................	14-62
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................	14-63
Japan Postal ...........................................................................................................	14-63
Australian Postal .....................................................................................................	14-64
Netherlands KIX Code ...........................................................................................	14-64
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .....................................................................	14-65
UPU FICS Postal ....................................................................................................	14-65
GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................	14-66
GS1 DataBar-14 .....................................................................................................	14-66
GS1 DataBar Limited ..............................................................................................	14-66
GS1 DataBar Expanded .........................................................................................	14-67
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................	14-67
Composite .....................................................................................................................	14-68
Composite CC-C .....................................................................................................	14-68
Composite CC-A/B ..................................................................................................	14-68
Composite TLC-39 ..................................................................................................	14-69
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................	14-69
Composite Beep Mode ...........................................................................................	14-70
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ...................................	14-70
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................	14-71
Enable/Disable PDF417 ..........................................................................................	14-71
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................	14-71

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	Code 128 Emulation ...............................................................................................	14-72
	Data Matrix ..............................................................................................................	14-73
	Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................	14-73
	Maxicode .................................................................................................................	14-74
	QR Code .................................................................................................................	14-74
	QR Inverse ..............................................................................................................	14-75
	MicroQR ..................................................................................................................	14-75
	Aztec .......................................................................................................................	14-76
	Aztec Inverse ..........................................................................................................	14-76
	Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................	14-77
	Redundancy Level 1 ...............................................................................................	14-77
	Redundancy Level 2 ...............................................................................................	14-77
	Redundancy Level 3 ...............................................................................................	14-77
	Redundancy Level 4 ...............................................................................................	14-78
	Security Level ...............................................................................................................	14-79
	Intercharacter Gap Size ..........................................................................................	14-80
	Report Version ..............................................................................................................	14-80
	Macro PDF Features ....................................................................................................	14-81
	Flush Macro Buffer ..................................................................................................	14-81
	Abort Macro PDF Entry ...........................................................................................	14-81
Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting
	Introduction ...................................................................................................................	15-1
	Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ...................................................................................	15-1
	Using ADF Bar Codes ..................................................................................................	15-2
	ADF Bar Code Menu Example .....................................................................................	15-2
	Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule ....................................................................	15-3
	Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................	15-3
	Alternate Rule Sets .................................................................................................	15-3
	Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) ..............................................................................	15-4
	Default Rules ..........................................................................................................	15-5
	ADF Bar Codes .............................................................................................................	15-6
	Special Commands .......................................................................................................	15-8
	Pause Duration .......................................................................................................	15-8
	Begin New Rule ......................................................................................................	15-8
	Save Rule ...............................................................................................................	15-8
	Erase .......................................................................................................................	15-9
	Quit Entering Rules .................................................................................................	15-9
	Disable Rule Set .....................................................................................................	15-10
	Criteria ..........................................................................................................................	15-11
	Code Types .............................................................................................................	15-11
	Code Lengths ..........................................................................................................	15-15
	Message Containing A Specific Data String ...........................................................	15-19
	Specific String at Start ......................................................................................	15-19
	Specific String, Any Location ............................................................................	15-20
	Any Message OK ..............................................................................................	15-20
	Numeric Keypad ...............................................................................................	15-21
	Rule Belongs To Set .........................................................................................	15-23
	Actions ..........................................................................................................................	15-24

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Send Data ...............................................................................................................	15-24
Setup Field(s) ..........................................................................................................	15-27
Move Cursor .....................................................................................................	15-28
Send Pause ......................................................................................................	15-28
Skip Ahead ........................................................................................................	15-29
Skip Back .........................................................................................................	15-30
Send Preset Value ............................................................................................	15-32
Modify Data .............................................................................................................	15-32
Remove All Spaces ...........................................................................................	15-32
Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................	15-32
Stop Space Removal ........................................................................................	15-32
Remove Leading Zeros .....................................................................................	15-33
Stop Zero Removal ...........................................................................................	15-33
Pad Data with Spaces .............................................................................................	15-34
Pad Data with Zeros ...............................................................................................	15-38
Beeps ......................................................................................................................	15-43
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ...........................	15-43
Control Characters ............................................................................................	15-43
Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................	15-48
Send ALT Characters .......................................................................................	15-61
Send Keypad Characters ..................................................................................	15-67
Send Function Key ............................................................................................	15-72
Send Right Control Key ..........................................................................................	15-79
Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ......................................................	15-80
Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................	15-85
Alphanumeric Keyboard ...............................................................................................	15-87
Chapter 16: Driver’s License Set Up (DS6878-DL)
Introduction ...................................................................................................................	16-1
Driver’s License Parsing ...............................................................................................	16-2
Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ...............	16-3
Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type .....................................	16-3
Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes .................................................................	16-4
AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ..............................................................................	16-7
Parsing Rule Example ..................................................................................................	16-17
Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................	16-21
Field Update Procedure ................................................................................................	16-23
User Preferences ..........................................................................................................	16-24
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................	16-24
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ...........................	16-24
Control Characters ............................................................................................	16-24
Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................	16-29

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

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

Appendix F: ASCII Character Sets

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol DS6878 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6878 digital scanner and cradles.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

•DS6878-SR20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white

•DS6878-SR20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, twilight black

•DS6878-HC2000BWR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, healthcare white

•DS6878-DL20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, cash register white

•DS6878-DL20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, twilight black

•DS6878-HD20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, high density, twilight black

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

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

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

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

•Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information about the modes of operation and features available for wireless communication. This chapter also includes programming bar codes to configure the digital scanner.

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•Chapter 5, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the digital scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.

•Chapter 6, USB Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for USB operation.

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

•Chapter 8, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for Keyboard Wedge operation.

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

•Chapter 10, Wand Emulation Interface provides all information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for Wand Emulation operation.

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

•Chapter 12, 123Scan2 (PC based scanner configuration tool) enables rapid and easy customized setup of Symbol scanners by Motorola.

•Chapter 13, OCR Programming describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming.

•Chapter 14, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting to the host. This chapter also contains the bar codes for advanced data formatting.

•Chapter 16, Driver’s License Set Up (DS6878-DL) describes how the DS6878-DL digital scanner can parse out information from the standard US driver’s licenses and certain other American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards.

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

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

•Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

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

•Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes includes the bar codes representing the alphanumeric keyboard, used when setting ADF rules.

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•Italics are used to highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents.

•Bold text is used to highlight parameter names and options.

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•bullets (•) indicate:

•Action items

•Lists of alternatives

•Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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

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

*Indicates Default*Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option

NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage may occur.

WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal injury may occur.

Service Information

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

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

• Serial number of the unit

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•Model number or product name

•Software type and version number.

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

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

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

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol DS6878 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning performance and advanced ergonomics in a light-weight design. The digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6878 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The CR0078-S cradle supports the following interfaces:

•USB connection to a host. The cradle auto detects 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 proper communication of the cradle with the host.

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

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

•Wand Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.

•Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host.

•Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. The cradle auto detects the host.

•Configuration via 123Scan2.

Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle

Remove the digital scanner and cradle from their respective packing and inspect for damage. If the digital scanner or cradle was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xix for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

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Parts

Scanner

LED

Scan	Beeper
Window

Battery Door

Latch

Trigger

Metal Charging

Contacts

Figure 1-2 Parts of the Digital Scanner

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Cradle

Pairing

Bar Code

Convertible

Mount Hook

Charging LED

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

Figure 1-3 Cradle Front View

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Mounting Hole
Rubber Foot	Rubber Foot
Power Cable Hook	Host Cable Hook

Power Port

Host Port

Host Cable Groove

Power Cable Groove

Desk/Wall Mount

Converter Knob

Rubber FootRubber Foot

Mounting Hole

Figure 1-4 Cradle Back View

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Digital Scanner Cradle

The digital scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the digital scanner. The cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a vertical surface (such as a wall). For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

There are two versions of the cradle:

•Charging cradle with radio: When the cordless digital scanner is paired to the cradle, all communication between the digital scanner and the host computer is accomplished through the cradle. Each bar code contains programming instructions or other data unique to the bar code pattern. The digital scanner is paired to the cradle and transmits bar code data to the cradle via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support. The cradle then sends that information via an interface cable to the host computer for interpretation.

•Charge-only cradle: This cradle serves as a stand and battery charger. It does not contain a radio and has no communication capability.

NOTE For more information about communication between the digital scanner, cradle and host, see Chapter 4, Radio Communications.

Connecting the Cradle

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper operation of the digital scanner and cradle:

1.If a power supply is connected to the cradle, disconnect it. See Figure 1-5.

2.If using an interface cable, insert the cable into the cradle’s host port.

3.If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power connector on the interface cable, and the other end to an AC supply.

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

5.If using an external power supply (if required by the interface, or to allow fast charging of the digital scanner), insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the cradle, and connect the power supply to an approved AC supply (refer to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick Reference Guide for more information).

Power Port	Host Port	Power
Power Port

Host Port	Power Port	Connect to appropriate host

Figure 1-5 Connecting the Cables to the Cradle

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6.If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into their respective cable grooves.

7.Mount the cradle, as necessary. (For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.)

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the cradle may not recognize the new host. Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain the same.

Supplying Power to the Cradle

The cradle receives power from one of two sources:

•An external power supply.

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

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

IMPORTANT For healthcare environments, use cradle p/n CR0078-SC1009BWR and place the ferrite core (included in box with cradle) on the power supply (refer to the Power Supply Ferrite Installation instructions included in the box).

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power

When the cradle is connected to the host via the USB interface, it can be powered by the USB port instead of an external power supply. Powering from a USB host limits charging. The digital scanner charges at a slower rate than when charging from an external power supply.

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

Lost Connection to Host

If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle’s host, ensure that all cables are firmly inserted and the power supply is connected to an appropriate AC outlet. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host, reestablish a connection with the host:

1.Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2.Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3.Wait three seconds.

4.Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5.Reconnect the power supply to the cradle, if required.

6.Reestablish pairing with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code.

NOTE The CR0078-S does not always require a power supply whereas the CR0008-S always requires a power supply.

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Mounting the Cradle

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

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Table of Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Configurations

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents

Service Information

Introduction

Interfaces

Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle

Parts

Scanner

Cradle

Digital Scanner Cradle

Connecting the Cradle

Supplying Power to the Cradle

Lost Connection to Host

Mounting the Cradle