Motorola LS1203 User Manual

Symbol LS1203

Product Reference Guide

Symbol LS1203

Product Reference Guide

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 1/2006 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 3/2006 Guide format updates. No content changes.

-03 Rev A 1/2008 Motorola rebranding, add hands free stand assembly instructions,

-04 Rev A 8/2008 Add HD model, change UCC/EAN-128 code type name to GS1-128.

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add new UPC/EAN supplemental options and Bookland ISBN format option.

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About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xi

Configurations................................................................................................................ xi

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xi

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xii

Related Documents....................................................................................................... xiii

Service Information........................................................................................................ xiii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

Setting Up the Scanner ................................................................................................. 1-2

Installing the Interface Cable .................................................................................. 1-2

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-3

Connecting Power (if required) ............................................................................... 1-3

Assembling the Hands Free Stand ......................................................................... 1-4

Configuring the Scanner ......................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Scanning ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-4

Decode Zones .............................................................................................................. 2-6

Symbol LS1203-SR Standard Range ..................................................................... 2-6

Symbol LS1203-HD High Density ........................................................................... 2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1

Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 3-1

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Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5

Scanner Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................... 3-6

Chapter 4: User Preferences

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 4-2

User Preferences Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 4-2

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 4-3

Default Parameters ................................................................................................. 4-3

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

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

Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Scanning Mode ....................................................................................................... 4-5

Scan Line Width ...................................................................................................... 4-6

Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 4-6

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-7

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-7

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-8

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-8

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-10

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-10

Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 5-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 5-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 5-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 5-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................ 5-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 5-6

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 5-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-7

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 5-8

Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 5-8

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 5-9

Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 5-9

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 5-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 5-10

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 5-11

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 5-11

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 5-12

Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 6-2

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RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 6-3

RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 6-4

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

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 6-7

Parity ....................................................................................................................... 6-8

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-9

Data Bits (ASCII Format) ........................................................................................ 6-9

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 6-10

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 6-10

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-12

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-13

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 6-14

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 6-14

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 6-15

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 6-16

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-16

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 6-17

Chapter 7: USB Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-2

USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 7-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 7-4

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 7-4

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .................................................... 7-5

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 7-7

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 7-7

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 7-8

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7-8

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 7-9

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-9

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 7-10

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 7-10

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 7-11

Chapter 8: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 8-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 8-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 8-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 8-5

Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E ............................................................................... 8-5

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 8-6

Enable/DisaGS1ble EAN-13/EAN-8 ....................................................................... 8-7

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 8-7

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 8-8

User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 8-11

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 8-11

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Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 8-12

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 8-12

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 8-13

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 8-13

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 8-14

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 8-15

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 8-15

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 8-16

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 8-16

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 8-17

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 8-18

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 8-18

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 8-18

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 8-19

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 8-19

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 8-20

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 8-20

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 8-20

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 8-21

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 8-21

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 8-22

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 8-23

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 8-23

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 8-24

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) .......................................................................... 8-24

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 8-27

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 8-27

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 8-27

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 8-28

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 8-28

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 8-29

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 8-30

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 8-30

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 8-31

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 8-31

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 8-31

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 8-33

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 8-33

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 8-34

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 8-34

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 8-34

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 8-35

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 8-36

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 8-36

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 8-36

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 8-36

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 8-37

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 8-38

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 8-38

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 8-39

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 8-39

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 8-39

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 8-40

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 8-41

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 8-41

GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) ......................................... 8-42

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 8-43

Symbology - Specific Security Levels ........................................................................... 8-44

Redundancy Level .................................................................................................. 8-44

Security Level ......................................................................................................... 8-46

Bi-directional Redundancy ...................................................................................... 8-47

Symbology - Intercharacter Gap ................................................................................... 8-47

Chapter 9: 123Scan

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

Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................... 9-1

123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 9-1

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Appendix A: Standard Defaults

Appendix B: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................ B-1

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-2

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-1

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................... C-1

EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................ C-1

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-2

Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-2

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ C-3

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... C-4

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ...................................................................................................... D-1

Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-3

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Index

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol LS1203 Product Refere nce Guide provides ge neral instr uctions for se tting up, o peratin g, maint aining,

and troubleshooting the Symbol LS1203 scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

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Symbol LS1203-SR - Standard range scanning

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Symbol LS1203-HD - High density scanning

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.

•

Chapter 2, Scanning describes part s of the scanne r , b eeper and LED definitions, and h ow to use the scanner

in triggered and Auto-Scan

•

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

troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, User Preferences includes programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the

scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.

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Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the sc an ne r fo r Keyb o ar d Wedge

operation.

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Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.

•

Chapter 7, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.

modes.

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Chapter 8, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes

necessary for selecting these features for the scanner.

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Chapter 9, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code that must be scanned to

communicate with the 123Scan program.

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Appendix A, Standard Defaults 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.

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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.

Notational Conventions

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

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Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-s te p pr oc ed ur e s) ap pe a r as nu m be re d lists.

•

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

* Indicates Default

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.

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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/contactsupport.

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

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number.

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

If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment

for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during

shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the

warranty.

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

partner for support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a

lightweight laser scanner. Whether used in triggered mode or Auto-Scan

ease of use for extended periods of time.

NOTE The scanner does not support PDF417 bar codes and its variants.

Figure 1-1

This scanner supports the following interfaces:

LS1203 Scanner

mode, the scanner ensures comfort a nd

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows

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

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Stan dard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up pr oper communication o f the scanner with the host.

•

USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning prog ramming bar code menu s.This interface support s the

environment): North America, German,

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following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xiii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the

approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be return for se rvicing.

Setting Up the Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

To conne ct th e inte r fac e ca ble :

1. Insert the interface cable’s modular connector clip into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner

handle. (See Figure 1-2.)

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

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

connections.)

Cable interface

port

Interface cable modular connector clip

Interface cable

modular connector

Interface cable strain relief

Figure 1-2

To host

Installing the Cable

Getting Started 1 - 3

NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are

examples only. Actual connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

Removing the Interface Cable

To remove the interface cable:

1. Unplug the installed cable mod ular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver, or

a paper clip as shown in Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3

2. Carefully slide out the cable.

3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2 to connect a new cable.

Removing the Interface Cable

Connecting Power (if required)

If the host does not provide power to the scanner, an external power connection to the scanner is required. To

connect power:

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

1-2.

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 supp ly into

an AC outlet.

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Assembling the Hands Free Stand

1. Unscrew the wingnut from the bottom of the flexible neck.

2. Fit the bottom of the neck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base. When positioned correctly, the

flat areas of the neck piece fit into place in the stand base opening.

3. Tighten the wingnut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base.

4. Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning.

Auto-scan bar code

(under cup)

One piece scanner “cup” with flexible neck.

Flat areas

Stand base

Wingnut

Figure 1-4

Hands Free Stand Parts

Set Auto-scan Mode

To enable hands free scanning, scan the Auto-scan Mode bar code on the back of the cup to set the scanner to

auto-scan mode.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Mount Stand (Optional)

Attach the base of the scanner stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape.

NOTE Screws and double-sided tape are not provided.

Two screw-mount holes

Rectangular tape holders (3 places) (dimensions = 1” x 2”)

Figure 1-5

Scanner Mount Stand

Screw Mount

1. Position the assembled base on a flat surface.

2. Screw one #10 wood screw into each screw-mount hole until the base of the stand is secure.

Tape Mount

1. Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three

rectangular tape holders.

2. Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is

secure.

Configuring the Scanner

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

See Chapter 4, User Preferences and Chapter 8, Symbologies for information about programming the scanner

using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up a connection to a specific host type.

See Chapter 9, 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program. A help file is available in the

program.

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniqu es involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions

and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

LED

Scan

Window

Figure 2-1

Trigger Button

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

The 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 scanner.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Short high beeps A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is

4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The

5 low beeps Conversion or format error. Low/high/low beeps Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) transmit error. (For

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

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short high beeps Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed. Low/high beeps Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Power up.

enabled).

data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured. Check option setting.

information about ADF programming, refer to th e Ad vanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72-69680-xx.)

entry, incorrect bar code programming seque nce; rema in i n program mode.

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

keypad.

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

setting.

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Default

Parameters on page 4-3.

Code 39 Buffering

High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer. 3 Beeps - long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full. Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to

clear or transmit an empty buffer.

Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

Host Specific

USB only

RS-232 only

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several

Scanner gives a power-up beep after scanning a USB Device Type.

This power-up beep occurs more than once. The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to

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

LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color LED display. Table 2-2

defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Beeper Sequence Indication

seconds and scan again. Communication with the bus must be established befo re the

scanner can operate at the highest power level.

the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually happens when the host cold boots.

enabled.

Table 2-2

Off No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan. Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred.

Scanning

The scanner can operate in two scanning modes: triggered mode and Auto-ScanTM mode. In triggered mode the

trigger button must be pressed to emit the scanner laser in order to a scan bar code. In Auto-Scan

scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar code.

To toggle between scanning modes, scan Triggered/Auto-Scan

•

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

mode the

on page 4-5.

If the scanner is in triggered mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5 to switch to Auto-ScanTM mode.

If the scanner is in Auto-ScanTM mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5 to switch to triggered mode.

NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto-Scan

mode. To wake the scanner, press the trigger button.

mode, it enters sleep

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To scan a bar code:

1. Install and program the scanner (see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1-2). For assistance, contact the local

supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support on page xiii.

2. Ensure all connections are secure. (See the host chapter for the scanner.)

3. Aim the scanner at the bar code.

4. If the scanner is in triggered mode, press the trigger button. (In Auto-Scan

mode, no trigger button press is

required. The scanner laser is in constant on mode.)

Triggered Mode Auto-ScanTM Mode

Figure 2-2

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

Scanning - Triggered and Auto-ScanTM Modes

and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)

NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected (see Scan Line Width on page 4-6). A

full scan line width is the default. The medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick-lis ts.

Aiming

On a typical UPC 100% bar code symbol, hold the scanner between contact and 7 inches from the symbol (see

Decode Zones on page 2-6). Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.

Figure 2-3

012345

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

012345

The scan line is smaller when the scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol.

Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements ( mil size) closer to the sca nner and those with larg er bars or element s

(mil size) farther from the scanner.

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar

code is known as specular reflection. Specular reflection can make decoding difficult.

NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected. A full scan line width is the default. The

medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick-lists. For more information about scan line widths, see page 4-6.

Scanning 2 - 5

The scanner can be tilted up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode ( Figure 2-4). Sim ple practice

quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

Figure 2-4

Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone

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Decode Zones

Symbol LS1203-SR Standard Range

Figure 2-5

Symbol LS1203-SR St andard Range Decode Zone

Symbol LS1203-HD High Density

Scanning 2 - 7

Note: Typical performance at 73° F (23° C) on high quality symbols in normal room light.

LS1203-HD

3 mil

1.5”

5 mil

7.5 mil

10 mil

3.75”

4.5”

5.25”

in. cm

6.352.5

in.

13 mil 100% UPC

0 0

20 mil

2.5

6.35

12.7

5.25”

6.63”

7.5

19.1

Depth of Field

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Figure 2-6

Symbol LS1203-HD High Density Decode Zone

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