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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 2/2005 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 2/2007 Update service information, correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code, specify that

-03 Rev A 7/2007 Motorola rebranding; added Battery Maintenance information in Chapter 3.

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About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xiii

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xiii

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xiv

Related Publications...................................................................................................... xiv

Service Information........................................................................................................ xv

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

Unpacking the Scanner ................................................................................................ 1-2

The Scanner Cradle ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Cradle Parts ............................................................................................................ 1-3

Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................ 1-4

Supplying Power to the Cradle ............................................................................... 1-5

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface .................................................................. 1-6

Lost Connection to Host .......................................................................................... 1-6

Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................ 1-6

Inserting the Battery ...................................................................................................... 1-7

Removing the Battery ............................................................................................. 1-7

Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 1-8

Charging LED ......................................................................................................... 1-8

Charging Problem LED ........................................................................................... 1-8

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle .............................................................................. 1-9

Pairing ........................................................................................................................... 1-9

Unpairing ................................................................................................................. 1-10

Configuring the Scanner ............................................................................................... 1-10

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Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

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

Scanning ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-5

Decode Zone ................................................................................................................ 2-6

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

Scanner Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................... 3-8

Chapter 4: User Preferences

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-2

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

User Preferences Default Parameters .......................................................................... 4-2

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

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 4-3

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-3

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

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

Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 4-5

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-6

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-7

Aim Duration ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Radio Communications ................................................................................................. 4-9

Connection Maintenance Interval ........................................................................... 4-9

Radio Output Power ................................................................................................ 4-11

Parameter Broadcast .............................................................................................. 4-11

Single Point/Multipoint Operation ............................................................................ 4-12

Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

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

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters .......................................................................... 5-3

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

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

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

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 5-7

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

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-8

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 ............................................................................................ 5-10

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

ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 5-13

Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface

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

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

RS-232 Default Parameters .......................................................................................... 6-3

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

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

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

Parity ....................................................................................................................... 6-9

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

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-11

Data Bits ..................................................................................................... .......... .. 6-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 6-12

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-14

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-16

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 6-17

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 6-17

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 6-18

Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................ 6-19

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-20

ASCII / Character Set ................................................................................................... 6-21

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Chapter 7: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-1

USB Default Parameters .............................................................................................. 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 ........................................................................................ 7-8

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

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7-9

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

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-10

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

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 7-11

ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 7-12

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Chapter 8: IBM 468X/469X Interface

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

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

IBM Default Parameters ............................................................................................... 8-3

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

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

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 8-4

Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface

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

Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface ...................................................................... 9-2

Wand Emulation Default Parameters ........................................................................... 9-3

Wand Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................... 9-4

Wand Emulation Host Types .................................................................................. 9-4

Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) .................................................................................. 9-5

Polarity .................................................................................................................... 9-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 9-6

Convert All to Code 39 ............................................................................................ 9-6

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ............................................................................... 9-7

Chapter 10: Scanner Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 10-2

Scanner Emulation Default Parameters ....................................................................... 10-3

Scanner Emulation Host ............................................................................................... 10-4

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ........................................................................... 10-5

Beep Style ............................................................................................................... 10-5

Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 10-6

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 10-7

Module Width .......................................................................................................... 10-7

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 10-8

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-8

Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 10-9

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-10

Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 10-11

Check for Decode LED ........................................................................................... 10-12

Chapter 11: 123Scan

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

Setting Up 123Scan ...................................................................................................... 11-1

Chapter 12:

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 12-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 12-1

Symbology Default Parameters .................................................................................... 12-2

Symbologies

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UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 12-5

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 12-5

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 12-5

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 12-6

Enable/Disable EAN-13 .......................................................................................... 12-6

Enable/Disable EAN-8 ............................................................................................ 12-7

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 12-7

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 12-8

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 12-10

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit ........................................................ 12-10

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 12-12

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 12-13

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 12-14

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 12-15

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 12-16

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 12-17

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 12-17

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 12-17

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ............................................................................... 12-18

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 12-18

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 12-19

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 12-19

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 12-19

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 12-20

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 12-20

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 12-21

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 12-22

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 12-22

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 12-23

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 12-24

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 12-24

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 12-24

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 12-26

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 12-26

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 12-27

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 12-28

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 12-29

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ............................................................................................ 12-30

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 12-30

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 12-30

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 12-32

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 12-32

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 12-33

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) ............................................................................................... 12-34

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 12-34

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 12-35

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 12-36

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 12-36

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 12-37

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 12-38

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NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 12-38

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 12-39

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 12-39

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 12-40

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 12-41

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 12-42

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 12-42

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ 12-43

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... 12-43

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 12-43

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................... 12-43

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 12-44

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 12-45

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 12-45

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 12-45

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 12-46

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 12-46

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 12-47

Security Level 0 ...................................................................................................... 12-47

Security Level 1 ...................................................................................................... 12-47

Security Level 2 ...................................................................................................... 12-47

Security Level 3 ...................................................................................................... 12-47

Bi-directional Redundancy ............................................................................................ 12-48

Chapter 13:

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 13-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 13-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 13-1

Miscellaneous Default Parameters ............................................................................... 13-2

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 13-3

Chapter 14:

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 14-1

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 14-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 14-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 14-2

Miscellaneous Scanner Options

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 13-3

Scan Angle .............................................................................................................. 13-3

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 13-4

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 13-5

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 13-7

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 13-7

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 13-8

Advanced Data Formatting

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 14-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 14-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 14-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 14-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 14-5

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Special Considerations for Multipoint Networks ...................................................... 14-5

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 14-6

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 14-6

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 14-6

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 14-6

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 14-7

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 14-7

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 14-8

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 14-9

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 14-9

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 14-12

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 14-16

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 14-20

Send Data ............................................................................................................... 14-20

Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 14-23

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 14-29

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 14-30

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 14-34

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 14-38

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 14-39

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 14-71

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 14-71

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 14-77

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 14-78

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

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

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

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

UPC-A ........................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-E ........................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................................... C-1

EAN-13 ......................................................................................................................... C-2

EAN-8 ........................................................................................................................... C-2

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-2

Trioptic Code 39 ........................................................................................................... C-2

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Codabar ........................................................................................................................ C-3

MSI ............................................................................................................................... C-3

Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-4

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Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

0, 1, 2, 3 ........................................................................................................................ D-1

4, 5, 6, 7 ........................................................................................................................ D-2

8, 9 ................................................................................................................................ D-3

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

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol LS3478 Product Reference Guide provides gene ral instructions for settin g up, ope rating, maint aining,

and troubleshooting the scanner. The Symbol LS3478 includes the following variations of the scanner:

•

LS3478-FZ: 1-D scanning

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LS3478-ER: extended range 1-D scanning.

Chapter Descriptions

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

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

scanner.

•

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

troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

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Chapter 4, User Preferences provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting user preference

features for the scanner.

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Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scan ne r fo r key bo a rd wedge

operation.

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

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

•

Chapter 8, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X/469X

POS systems.

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Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for wand emulation

operation.

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Chapter 10, Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for scanner

emulation operation.

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Chapter 11, 123Scan provides information on the PC-based scanner configuration tool 123Scan.

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Chapter 12, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for

selecting these features.

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Chapter 13, Miscellaneous Scanner Option s includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is

transmitted to the host device.

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Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data befo re transmitting

to the host.

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Appendix A, Standard Defaul t Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanne r

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.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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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-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.

Related Publications

The LS3478 Quick S tart Guid e (p/n 72-67137- xx) provide s general in formation to help the user get st arte d with the

scanner, including basic setup and operation instructions.

For the latest versions of the LS3478 Quick Start Guide and the Symbol LS3478 Product Reference Guide go to:

http://support.symbol.com.

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Go to

http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport

contact that Business Partner for service.

Before contacting, have the model number and serial number at hand. If your problem cannot be solved by the

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and you 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.

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. If you purchased your Motorola product from a Motorola Business Pa rtner,

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol LS3478 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the

best value in a lightweight laser scanner, ensuring comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

Symbol LS3478 Scanner

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

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

IBM® 468X/469X hosts.

•

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

•

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

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking the Scanner

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

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xv. KEEP THE PACKING. It

is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

The Scanner Cradle

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

cradle:

•

Charging cradle with radio: All communication between the cordless scanner and the host computer is

accomplished through the cradle. Each bar code contains programming instructions or other da ta unique to the bar code pattern. The scanner transmits b ar code data to the cradle via a wireless radio antenna. The cradle then sends that information via an interface cable to the host computer for interpretation.

•

Charge-only cradle: This cradle serves as a sta nd and battery charger. Since one radio-enabled cradle can

receive information from up to four scanners, it is possible to have several charge-only cradles.

The charging cradle with radio supports two modes of operation:

•

Single point mode: the cradle communicates with one scanner.

•

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

The cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a non-horizontal surface (such as a wall or forklift), depending on the

environment. For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included

with the cradle.

Cradle Parts

Getting Started 1 - 3

Mounting

Screw Hole

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

Figure 1-2

Cradle Front View

Mounting Screw Hole

Pairing Bar Code

Mounting Screw Hole

Latch

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Rubber Foot

Mounting Screw Hole

Host Port

Power Cable Groove

Rubber Foot

Figure 1-3

Cradle Back View

Connecting the Cradle

Rubber Foot

Mounting Screw Hole

Power Port

Host Cable Groove

Mounting Screw Hole

Converter Knob

Rubber Foot

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply in the following order to ensure proper operation of the

scanner and cradle. Note that this procedure includes two different power supply options.

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

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

cradle.

3. If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power connector

on the interface cable, and the other end to an AC supply (see the cradle’s Quick Reference Guide for more information).

4. Insert the other end of the interface cable into the appropriate port on the host computer (see the specific host

chapter for information on host connections).

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5. If using an external power supply, insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the scanner cradle,

and connect the power supply to an approved AC supply (see the cradle’s Quick Reference Guide for more information).

Power Port

Figure 1-4

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

Host Port

Connecting the Cables to the Cradle

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 scanner 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.

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 as follows:

•

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

•

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

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

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

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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

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

Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacin g to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable detects

the host.

To host

Synapse Smart Cable

Synapse adapter cable

To scanner cradle

Figure 1-5

1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the scanner cradle, as described in Connecting the Cables

Synapse Cable Connection

to the Cradle on page 1-5.

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

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

Lost Connection to Host

If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle’s host, ensure all cables are firmly inserted and the powe r su pply is

connected properly. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host, reestablish connection with the host:

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2. Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3. Wait three seconds.

4. Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5. Reconnect the power supply to the cradle.

6. Re-establish pairing with the cradle.

Mounting the Cradle

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

Inserting the Battery

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

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

to release the latch.

2. Lift the latch.

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

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

chamber.

Getting Started 1 - 7

Figure 1-6

5. Close the latch.

6. Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, press down gently, and turn the slot

clockwise to lock the latch in place.

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery:

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

to release the latch.

2. Lift the latch.

3. Turn the scanner upright to slide the battery out.

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Charging the Battery

For best performance, fully charge the scanner battery before using the scanner for the first time. To charge the

battery, place the scanner in the cradle, ensuring that the metal contacts on the bottom of the scanner touch the

contacts on the cradle. The battery begins charging. A complete charge can take up to four hours, depending on

the remaining charge in the battery.

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

ideal.

For information on maximizing battery life, see Battery Maintenance on page 3-1.

Charging LED

The flashing green LED indicates charging activity. See Table 2-2 on page 2-3. If the scanner is charging in fast

mode (external power supply is present), the green LED blinks quickly (on for 0.25 seconds, off for 0.75 seconds).

If the scanner is charging in slow mode (host-powere d mode), the LED blinks slowly (o n for 0.5 seconds, of f for 1.5

seconds).

Charging Problem LED

A solid or flashing red LED during charging indicates a charging problem. See Table 2-2 on page 2-3 for definitions

of error conditions and the appropriate action to take.

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

Insert the scanner in the cradle so that the metal contacts on the bottom of the scanner handle touch th e con tacts

on the cradle:

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

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

Getting Started 1 - 9

Figure 1-7

Pairing

Pairing is the process by which a scanner initiates communication with a cradle. The cradle has multipoint

capability, and can pair with up to four scanners at a time. The cradle includes a pairing bar code.

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

successful pairing.

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

NOTE The pairing bar code that connects the scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

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Unpairing

Unpair the scanner from the cradle to make the cradle available for pairing with another scanner. Scan the bar

code on page 4-12 to unpair the scanner from its cradle.

NOTE An unpairing bar code is also included in the LS3478 Quick Start Guide.

Configuring the Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program to configure the scanner. See Chap te r 4,

User Preferences and each host chapter for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus.

See Chapter 11, 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program. 123Scan includes a help file.

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general scanning instructions and tips,

and decode zone diagrams.

Tether Plate

LED

Indicators

Scan Window

Scan Trigger

Figure 2-1

Parts of the Scanner

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Beeper Definitions

The scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status. Table 2-1 defines beep

sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Short low-short medium-short high beeps Power up. One short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). Four long low beeps A communication error occurred while transmitting a scanned symbol

Long low-high beeps Attempt to pair with the cradle was unsuccessful. Ensure that the

Four short high beeps Low battery indication. Long low-high-low-high beeps Attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with the maximum

Five long low beeps Conversion or format error. Low-high-low beeps ADF transmit error. Short high-short high-short low-short low

beeps

Standard Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

to a host. The data is ignored. This occurs if the scanner i s not properly configured or if the scanner has disconnected from the cradle.

cradle has power; if not, cycle power to the cradle and re-attempt the pairing.

number of scanners.

Radio failure.

Cordless Scanner Connection

Short low-short high beeps The scanner has connected to the cradle after scanning a pairing bar

code or automatically after a disconnect.

Short high-short low beeps The scanner disconnected from the cradle either because the scanner

moved out of range of the cradle, the USB host suspended the cradle, or cradle power was interrupted.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed. Long low-long high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence or ‘

scanned. Scanner remains in ADF program mode. Short high-short low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes. Short high-short low-short high-short low

beeps

Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

Cancel

’

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

ADF Programming Normal Data Entry

High-low beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary. Low-low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar

High-high beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code. High-low-high-low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited. High-low-low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule. Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact. Low-high-high beeps All rules have been deleted. Short low-short high-short low-short high

beeps

ADF Programming Error Indications

Low-high-low-high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule

Standard Beepe r Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

code.

Out of host ADF parameter storage space. Scan

Parameter on page 4-3

again. (It is not necessary to re-enter the current rule.)

Set Default

Low-high-low beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the

Low-high beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned. Re-enter criterion or action. All

LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate its status. Ta b l e 2- 2 explains LED sequences.

Table 2-2

Standard Use

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.

Charging Use

LED Status Indications

LED Indication

user asked to exit rule entry.

previously entered criteria and actions are retained. Criteria or action

list is too long for a rule.

Green Slow Flash The scanner is in the cradle and is charging in slow mode (used when the cradle is

powered from the host cable).

Green Fast Flash The scanner is in the cradle and is charging in rapid mode (used when the cradle is

powered from an external power supply).

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Table 2-2

Red fast flash (two flashes per second)

Red slow flash (one flash per second)

Red and green flash

Scanning

See Chapter 1, Getting Started to install and program the scanner. To scan.

1. Aim the scanner at the bar code.

2. Press the scan trigger.

LED Status Indications (Continued)

LED Indication

Overcharge condition. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.

Battery voltage not increasing with charge. Replace the battery.

Temperature fault. Move the cradle to a location where the temperature is 0 optimal charging temperature is 5

- 35o C.

- 40o C;

Figure 2-2

3. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.

4. The scanner beeps and the LED turns green to indicate a successful decode. See Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 for

Aiming the Scanner

RIGHT

012345

WRONG

012345

beeper and LED definitions.

Scanning 2 - 5

Aiming

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 which can make de cod in g difficult.

Tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back to achieve a successful decode. Simple practice shows what tolerances to work within.

65°

Figure 2-3

65°

Optimum Scan Angles

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Decode Zone

in. cm

76.2

50.8

Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C) on high quality Code 39 and UPC symbols.

LS 3408 FZ

5 mil

7.25"

2.5"

7.5 mil

2.0" 15.75"

13 mil

1.0" 24" 100% UPC

20 mil (80%MRD)

0"*

20 mil (31%MRD)

40 mil

2.0"*

55 mil

4.0"*

in.

0 1020304050607080 0 25.4 50.8 76.2 101.6 127.0 152.4 177.8 203.2

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Figure 2-4

Symbol LS3478-FZ Decode Zone

26.5"

39.5"

67.0"

Depth of Field

84.0"

228.6

25.4

50.8

76.2

i d t h

o f

i e

l d

Note: Typical performance at 73.4˚F (23˚C)

on high quality Code 39 symbols.

LS 3478 ER

0.25" 20"

in. cm

LS 3478 ER

7.5 mil

10 mil

2" 32"

15 mil

3" 69"

20 mil

3" 94"

0 102030405060708090 100 0 25.4 50.8 76.2 101.6 127.0 152.4 177.8 203.2 228.6 254.0

Depth of Field

Note: Typical performance at 73.4˚F (23˚C) on high quality Code 39 symbols.

15" 180"

55 mil

70 mil reflective

100 mil reflective

365"

540"

in. cm

182.9

121.9

61.0

121.9

182.9

30.5

20.3

10.2

20.3

30.5

Scanning 2 - 7

i d

t h

i e

l d

d t h

o f

in.

0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 0 152.4 304.8 457.2 609.6 762.0 914.4 1066.8 1219.2 1371.6 1524.0

Depth of Field

*Near range determined by degree of reflectivity and width of bar code.

Figure 2-5

Symbol LS3478-ER Decode Zone

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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications

Introduction

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

Maintenance

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

•

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

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

•

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

Battery Maintenance

When batteries are stored over a year, battery cell manufacturers advise that some irreversible deterioration in overall battery quality may occur. To minimize this los s, the y re co mm e nd sto ring ba tte r i es ha lf ch arge d in a dr y, cool place between 41° and 77°F (5° and 25°C), the coo ler the better, and removed from the equipment to prevent the loss of capacity . Batteries should be charged to half capacity at least once a year. In order to charge a battery to half capacity , t ake a fully discharged battery and cha rge it for 2 hours. If an electrolyte leakage is observed, avoid any contact with the affected area and properly dispose of the battery.

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

Scanner emits short low-short medium-short high beep sequence.

Scanner emits short high-short high-short low-short-low beep sequence.

Nothing happens when scan trigger is pressed.

Laser comes on, but scanner does not decode the bar code.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanner is powering up. Normal when scanner battery is inserted.

Radio failure. Cycle power to the cradle and re-attempt pairing.

No power to the scanner. Check battery.

Ensure that end cap to battery chamber is secured.

Scanner is disabled. For Simple Serial Interface (SSI), Synapse, or

IBM-468x mode, enable the scanner via the host interface. Otherwise, call Motorola Enterprise

If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS is not asserted.

Scanner is not programmed for the correct bar code type.

Mobility Support (see information).

Assert CTS line.

Ensure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code being scanned.

page xv

) for contact

Scanner emits four short high beeps.

Scanner emits a disconnect (short high-short low) beep sequence.

Bar code symbol is unreadable.

Bar code is out of range from the scanner.

Battery is low. Charge the battery. See

Scanner has disconnected from cradle because it is too far from the cradle.

Scanner has disconnected from the cradle because the cradle has lost power or been placed in USB suspend mode.

Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try scanning test bar codes of the same bar code type. See bar codes.

Move scanner closer to or further from bar code.

page 1-8

Move closer to the cradle and listen for a reconnection beep (short low-short high).

Check power connections to cradle, and if using a USB cable, check to make sure PC has not entered a power save mode.

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes

for test

Charging the Battery on

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

Scanner emits four long low beeps after scanning a bar code.

Bar code is decoded, but data is not transmitted to the host.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Cradle has not completed USB initialization.

Incorrect host interface cable is used.

Interface/power cables to cradle are loose.

Scanner is not paired to a cradle.

Scanner has disconnected. See disconnect beep sequence above. A transmission error was

detected. Scanner not paired to

host-connected interface. Cradle not programmed for

correct host interface Interface cable is loose. Ensure all cable connections are secure.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

Ensure that correct host interface cable is used.

Ensure all cable connections are secure.

Scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle that is connected to the host that is to receive data.

Ensure the cradle’s communication parameters match the host's setting.

Pair the scanner to the cradle (using PAIR bar code on the cradle)

Check scanner host parameters or edit options.

Five long low beeps are heard after a bar code is decoded

Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the host.

Scanner emits short high-short high- short high-long low beep sequence when it is not in use.

Scanner emits long low-long high beep sequence during programming.

Cradle has lost connection to host.

A conversion error or format error has been detected.

Cradle host communication parameters do not match host’s parameters.

RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise, ensure the

Input error or ’Cancel’ bar code was scanned.

In this exact order: disconnect power supply; disconnect host cable; wait three seconds; reconnect host cable; reconnect power supply; reestablish pairing.

Ensure the scanner’s conversion parameters are properly configured.

Ensure proper host is selected. For RS-232, ensure the cradle’s communication

parameters match the host’s settings. For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, ensure the

system is programmed for the correct keyboard type, and the CAPS LOCK key is off.

Ensure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A conversion) are properly programmed.

scanner’s RS-232 parity setting matches the host setting.

Ensure the correct numeric bar codes, that are within range for the parameter being pr ogrammed, are being scanned.

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Table 3-1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanner emits short low-short high- short low-short high beep sequence while it is being programmed.

Scanner emits one short high beep when it is not in use.

Out of ADF parameter storage space.

Out of Synapse parameter storage space.

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

Scanner emits short low-short

Scanner is powering up. Normal when scanner battery is inserted. medium-short high beep sequence.

Battery does not charge. Cradle is outside the

charging temperature range.

Erase all rules and re-program with shorter rules.

Scan ’Set Synapse Defaults’ bar code, from the appropriate Synapse Interface Guide, for cables no longer in use and re-program the scanner for the current host interface.

Normal when Beep on <BEL> is enabled and the scanner is in RS-232 mode.

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

NOTE If problems still occur, contact the distributor or contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv

for the telephone numbers.

Technical Specifications

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 2200 mAh (3.7V) Decode Capability UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128,

Beeper Operation User-selectable: Enable, Disable Beeper Volume User-selectable: Three levels Beeper Tone User-selectable: Three tones Scan Repetition Rate 36 scans/second Yaw Tolerance ± 50° from nominal ± 60° from nominal Pitch Tolerance ± 65° from nominal ± 65° from nominal Roll Tolerance ± 20° from nominal ± 10° from nominal Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured at 650 nm. Ambient Light Immunity

Indoor: Outdoor:

Technical Specifications - Scanner

Item

Symbol LS3478-FZ Symbol LS3478-ER

ISBT 128, Code 39, Trioptic Cod e 39, Cod e 93, Cod e 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar (NW-7), MSI, GS1 DataBar.

450 Ft Candles (4,842 Lux) 8,000 Ft Candles (86,080 Lux)

Description

450 Ft Candles (4,842 Lux) 4,000 Ft Candles (43,040 Lux)

Durability 6.5 ft (2.0 m) drops to concrete;

5 ft (1.5 m) at -4° F (-20° C) Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C) Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) ESD 15 kV air discharge

8 kV contact discharge Weight 14.6 oz (414 grams) 14.8 oz (420 grams) Dimensions:

Height Width Depth

Laser 650nm laser diode Laser Classifications IEC 825-1 Class 2

7.34 in. (18.65 cm)

4.82 in. (12.25 cm)

2.93 in. (7.43 cm)

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Table 3-2

Minimum Element Width 5 mil (0.127 mm) Interfaces Supported Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB, IBM 468X/469X, Wand Emulation, Scanner

Radio Link Bluetooth Class 1 (2.4 GHz), Class 2 Electrical Safety Certified Pending to UL1950, CSA C22.2 No.950. EN60950/IC950 Input Transient

Protection EMI FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B European Union EMC Directive,

Technical Specifications - Scanner (Continued)

Description

Item

Symbol LS3478-FZ Symbol LS3478-ER

7.5 mil (0.191 mm)

Emulation, Synapse, 123Scan

IEC 1000-4-(2,3,4,5,6,11)

Australian SMA, Taiwan EMC, Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Table 3-3

Power Requirements 4.75 - 14.0 VDC Typical Current Draw Not Charging: 10 mA 105 mA @ 5V

Fast Rate Charge: 915 mA @ 5V

Slow Rate Charge: 480 mA @ 5V

Interfaces Supported None Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB,

Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C) Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal

Technical Specifications - Cradles

Item

STB 3408 and FLB 3408 STB 3478 and FLB 3478

660 mA @ 9V

345 mA @ 9V

Description

45 mA @ 9V 955 mA @ 5V

660 mA @ 9V 480 mA @ 5V

345 mA @ 9V

IBM 468X/469X, Wand Emulation, Scanner Emulation, Synapse

Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) ESD 15 kV air discharge

8 kV contact discharge Weight 10.5 oz (298 grams) Dimensions:

Height Width Depth

Radio Link N/A Bluetooth Class 1 (2.4 GHz) Electrical Safety Certified Pending to UL1950, CSA C22.2 No.950. EN60950/IC950 Input Transient Protection IEC 1000-4-(2,3,4,5,6,11) EMI FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B European Union EMC Directive,

9.5 in. (24.1 cm)

4.0 in (10.2 cm)

2.9 in (7.4 cm)

Australian SMA, Taiwan EMC, Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori

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Scanner Signal Descriptions

The signal descriptions in Table 3-4 apply to the 10-pin RJ connector on the scanner cradle and are for referenc e only .

Table 3-4

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

1 Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 DBP 2 Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 3 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground 4 IBM_A(+) Reserved TxD KeyClock DBP Reserved SOS 5 Reserved Reserved RxD TermData CTS D + Decode 6 IBM_B(-) SynData RTS KeyData RTS Jump to Pin 1 Trigger 7 Reserved Reserved CTS TermClock Reserved D - Enable 8 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 9 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 10 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Figure 3-1 illustrates the positions of the cradle pins.

Scanner Cradle to Host Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

Wand USB

Scanner

Emulation

Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2

Figure 3-1

The signal descriptions in Table 3-5 apply to the connector from the scanner to the scanner cradle and are for reference only.

Table 3-5

Pin Description

1VCC 2CRADLE_TXD 3 CRADLE_RXD 4GND

Cradle Pin Assignments

Scanner to Scanner Cradle Pin-outs

Pin 1

Chapter 4 User Preferences

Introduction

This chapter describes each user preferen ce fea tu re an d provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features for the scanner.

The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4-2 (also see Appendix

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

the requirements, programming is not necessary. Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in

non-volatile memory and are preserved when the scanner powers down. The scanner communicates with the host through the scanner cradle. During scanner setup, the scanner is paired

with a cradle, which is connected to the host through one of several interfaces (see Pairing on page 1-9 and the applicable host interface chapter). Each cradle can pair with up to four scanners.

If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select the host type (see the specific host chapter) after the scanner emits power-up beeps. This is only done upon the first power-up when connecting to a new host.

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

To return all features to their default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 4-3. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

* Indicates Default

*High Frequency

*).

Feature/Option

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 4-3. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, indicating a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Laser On Time or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes. See the parameter description for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences Default Parameters

T able 4-1 lists the default s for user preference p arameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code (s)

provided in User Preferences on page 4-3.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter All Defaults Beeper Tone Medium Beeper Volume High Power Mode Reduced Laser On Time 3.0 sec Beep After Good Decode Enable Trigger Mode Level Aim Duration 0.0 sec Connection Maintenance Interval 15 minutes

User Preferences Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9

Radio Output Power Bluetooth Class 1 Parameter Broadcast Enable Single Point/Multipoint Operation Single Point

4-11 4-11 4-12

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1.

Beeper Tone

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.

User Preferences 4 - 3

Set All Defaults

Low Frequency

*Medium Frequency

High Frequency

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Beeper Volume

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

Low Volume

Medium Volume

*High Volume

User Preferences 4 - 5

Power Mode

This parameter determines whether or not the scanner ente rs re duced po wer mo de a fter a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner draws less current from its battery.

Continuous On

*Reduced Power Mode

Laser On Time

This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric

Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Include a leading zero for single digit numbe rs. For examp le, to

set a Laser On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. T o co rrect an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Laser On Time

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Beep After Good Decode

Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether the scanner beep s after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error

conditions.

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

(Disable)

User Preferences 4 - 7

Trigger Mode

Scan one of the following bar codes to set the scanner’s trigger mode.

Level Trigger

Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable duration of time. After this time, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode sessio n. The laser scanning beam st ays on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released. If the trigger is released before the aiming duration expires, the laser shuts off an d no decode occurs.

*Level

Two Stage - Option 1

Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. This aiming dot remains while the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a fu ll decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs or a decode occurs. If the trigger is pulled again while in a decode session, the scanner beam returns to an aiming dot.

Two Stage - Option 1

Two Stage - Option 2

Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns off. Pulling the trigger twice quickly turns on the standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released.

Two Stage - Option 2

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Aim Duration

When the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot appears before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in either of the Two Stage trigger modes. See Trigger Mode on page 4-7 for a description of each of the trigger modes.

The aim duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The defa ult Aim Duration is

0.0 seconds. When set to 0.0 seconds, no aiming pattern ap pe a rs be fo re a decod e sessio n . To set an aim duration, scan the bar code below. Then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes that correspond to the desired aim duration. In clude a leading zero for dur ations less tha n 1.0 seconds. For

example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below followed by the 0 and the 5 bar codes. T o correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Aim Duration

Radio Communications

Connection Maintenance Interval

When a scanner disconnects from a cradle due to a Link Supervision Timeout, the scanner immediately attempts to reconnect to the cradle for 30 seconds. If the scanner does not reconnected within 30 seconds, it enters low power mode. Thereafter, when a bar code is scanned, the scanner attempts to reconnect before transmitting the data.

To guarantee that a disconnected scanner can reconnect when it comes back in range, the cradle reserves the connection for that scanner for a period of time defined by the Connection Main tenance Interval. If the cradle is already supporting the maximum four scanners, and one sc anner disconnects, a fifth scanner cannot pair to the cradle during this interval. Connection Maintenance Interval options are:

•

15 minutes

•

30 minutes

•

One hour

•

Two hours

User Preferences 4 - 9

•

Four hours

•

Eight hours

•

24 hours

•

Indefinitely.

Considerations

The system administrator determines the Connection Maintenance Interval. A shor ter interval allows new users to gain access to abandoned connections more quickly, but causes problems if users leave the work area for extended periods. A longer interval allows existing users to leave the work area for longer periods of time, but ties up the system for new users.

To avoid this conflict, users who are going off-shift can scan the unpair bar code on page 4-12 to ignore the Connection Maintenance Interval and make the connection immediately available.

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To set the Connection Maintenance Interval, select one of the following bar codes.

*Set Interval to 15 Minutes

Set Interval to 30 Minutes

Set Interval to 60 Minutes

Set Interval to 2 Hours

Set Interval to 4 Hours

Set Interval to 8 Hours

Set Interval to 24 Hours

Set Interval to Forever

User Preferences 4 - 11

Radio Output Power

The Symbol LS3478 uses a Class 1 Bluetooth radio with a transmission range of up to 100m. Optionally place the radio in a Class 2 operating mode to restrict the transmission range to 10m and reduce the effect of the radio on neighboring wireless systems.

Scan a bar code to select Class 1 or Class 2 operation.

*Bluetooth Class 1

Bluetooth Class 2

Parameter Broadcast

Enable Parameter Broadcast to broadcast all parameter bar codes scanned to all other scanners in the piconet. If disabled, parameter bar codes are processed by the individual scanner only, and the scanner ignores parameters broadcast from other scanners or from the cradle (e.g., parameters sent via 123Scan).

*Enable Parameter Broadcast

Disable Parameter Broadcast

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Single Point/Multipoint Operation

The cradle supports communication from up to four scanners simultaneously. This multipoint mode requires an external power supply to charge the scanners in the cradle. To power the cradle from the interface cable (either from the USB hub or from a power supply attached to the interface cable), place the cradle in single point mode. In single point mode, only one scanner can connect to the cradle at a time.

NOTE When operating in bus-powered mode, the cradle must turn off the Bluetooth radio to charge the scanner.

For this reason, only charge the scanner paired with the cradle in the cradle. Placing another scanner in the cradle for charging disrupts communication with the paired scanner.

When setting options while in multipoint mode, allow time for the setting changes to apply to all scanners

To select single point or multipoint mode, scan the appropriate bar code.

Multipoint Mode

*Single Point Mode

Unpair

Scan the following bar code to disconnect the scanner from its cradle.

Unpairing

NOTE The LS3478 Quick Start Guide also includes the unpairing bar code.

Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner for keyboard wedge host interface, used to connect the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes, and transmits the information to the host computer via the cradle interface. The host computer accept s the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard.

This interface adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. In this mode the keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.

Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

* Indicates Default

*North American

Feature/Option

*).

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Male DIN Host Connector

Keyboard

Connector

Female DIN Keyboard

Connector

Y-cable

Figure 5-1

Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cable

To connect the keyboard wedge interface Y-cable:

1. Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.

2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner cradle. See Connecting

the Cradle on page 1-4.

3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host.

4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.

5. If required, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.

6. Ensure that all connections are secure.

7. Turn on the host system.

8. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

9. Select the keyboard wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the Keyboard Wedge Host

Types section on page 5-4.

10. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

11. Connect an external power supply if desired.

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner cradle remain the same.

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

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for keyboard wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) provided in this chapter.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

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Table 5-1

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) North American Ignore Unknown Characters Enable Keystroke Delay 0 msec (No Delay) Intra-Keystroke Delay Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock Override Disable Convert Wedge Data Do Not Convert Wedge Data Function Key Mapping Disable FN1 Substitution Disable Send Make and Break Send Make and Break Scan Codes

Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

5-4 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-10

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Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Select the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the following bar codes.

*IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles

IBM AT NOTEBOOK

NCR 7052

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate

Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-8.

*North American

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows XP/2000

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued)

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

Brazilian-Portuguese Windows

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Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, an d the scanner emits no error

beeps. When Do Not Send Bar Codes W ith Unknown Charact ers is selected, bar code d ata is sent until the first unknown character is encountered, and the scanner emits an error beep.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Keystroke Delay

This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower data transmission.

*0 msec (No Delay)

20 msec (Medium Delay)

40 msec (Long Delay)

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Intra-Keystroke Delay

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay to insert an additional delay between each emulated key press and release. This also sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec.

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay

*Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard W ed ge Co untry Types (Country

Codes) on page 5-5 in a Microsoft

operating system environment.

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

Caps Lock On

When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.

Enable Caps Lock On

*Disable Caps Lock On

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Caps Lock Override

When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard igno res the st ate of the Ca ps Lock key an d matches the case (upper or lower) of the sent character. Therefore, an upper case ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an upper case ‘A,’ and a lower case ‘a’ in the bar code is sent as a lower case ‘a,’ no matter what the st ate of the keyboard’ s Cap s Lock key.

Enable Caps Lock Override

*Disable Caps Lock Override

NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.

Convert Wedge Data

When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code dat a to the selected case.

Convert Wedge Data to Upper Case

Convert Wedge Data to Lower Case

*Do Not Convert Wedge Data

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Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-13). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same regardless of this parameter.

Enable Function Key Mapping

*Disable Function Key Mapping

FN1 Substitution

When enabled, this parameter replaces any FN1 character in an EAN128 b ar code with a keystroke chosen by the user. See FN1 Substitution Values on page 13-7.

Enable FN1 Substitution

*Disable FN1 Substitution

Send Make and Break

When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.

*Send Make and Break Scan Codes

Send Make Scan Code Only

Keyboard Maps

The following keyboard maps are provided for pr efix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 13-4.

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7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010

7009

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-3

IBM PS2 Type Keyboard

5001

5003

5005

5007

5009

5002

5004

5006

5008

5010

7014

7009

IBM PC/XT

5011

7008

7013

5012

7010 7007

7012

7011

7002 7004 7005

7015

7017 7016

7006 7001

7003

7018

7008

7012

7013

7004

7011 7002

7003

7006

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

Figure 5-4

7009

IBM PC/AT

7008

7013

7014

7012

7004

7011

7003

7002

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5001

5003

5005 5006

5007

5009

Figure 5-5

1065

1072

1079 1080

5001

5003

5002

5011

5004

5008

5010

1048

(1048 if double key)

NCR 7052 32-KEY

1066

1073

5002

5004

1067

1074

1081

5011

5012

1068

1075

1082

1046

1045

5014

1043

5017

7013

(7013 if double key)

1070

1069

1076

1077

1083 1084

1045

5013

5014

5015

5013

5015

5016

5018

5019

1071

1078

1085

1086

1087

5005 5006

5007

5009

Figure 5-6

5008

5010

(1048 if double key)

1048

5012

NCR 7052 58-KEY

1046

1043

5016

5018

5017

7013

5019

(1043 if double key)

1088

1089

1090

ASCII Character Set

NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and

assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC >.

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1001 $A CTRL A 1002 $B CTRL B 1003 $C CTRL C 1004 $D CTRL D 1005 $E CTRL E 1006 $F CTRL F 1007 $G CTRL G 1008 $H

1009 $I

CTRL H/

CTRL I/ 1010 $J CTRL J 1011 $K CTRL K 1012 $L CTRL L

Keystroke

BACKSPACE

HORIZONTAL TAB

1013 $M

CTRL M/

ENTER

1014 $N CTRL N 1015 $O CTRL O 1016 $P CTRL P 1017 $Q CTRL Q 1018 $R CTRL R 1019 $S CTRL S 1020 $T CTRL T 1021 $U CTRL U

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1022 $V CTRL V 1023 $W CTRL W 1024 $X CTRL X 1025 $Y CTRL Y 1026 $Z CTRL Z 1027 %A

CTRL [/ 1028 %B CTRL \ 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL 1032 Space Space 1033 /A !

Keystroke

ESC

1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1055 7 7 1056 8 8 1057 9 9 1058 /Z : 1059 %F ; 1060 %G < 1061 %H = 1062 %I >

Keystroke

1063 %J ? 1064 %V @ 1065 A A 1066 B B 1067 C C 1068 D D 1069 E E 1070 F F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 I I 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z

Keystroke

1091 %K [ 1092 %L \ 1093 %M ] 1094 %N ^ 1095 %O _ 1096 %W ‘ 1097 +A a 1098 +B b 1099 +C c 1100 +D d 1101 +E e 1102 +F f 1103 +G g 1104 +H h 1105 +I i

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +L l 1109 +M m 1110 +N n 1111 +O o 1112 +P p 1113 +Q q 1114 +R r 1115 +S s 1116 +T t 1117 +U u 1118 +V v

Keystroke

1119 +W w 1120 +X x 1121 +Y y 1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q | 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Table 5-3

Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys Keystroke

2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E

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Table 5-3

2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 2081 ALT Q 2082 ALT R

Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued)

ALT Keys Keystroke

2083 ALT S 2084 ALT T 2085 ALT U 2086 ALT V 2087 ALT W 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z

Table 5-4

3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3

Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set

GUI Keys Keystrokes

3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5

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Table 5-4

3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I

Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Keys Keystrokes

3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z

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Table 5-5

5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13

Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set

F Keys Keystroke

5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24

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Table 5-6

6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefined 6045 6046 . 6047 / 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6

Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad Keystroke

6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock

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Table 5-7

7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 Tab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter

Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad Keystroke

7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow

Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with an RS-232 host interface. The RS-232 interface is used to attach the scanner cradle to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (i.e., COM port).

If the particular host is not listed in Table 6-2, set the communication parameters to match the host device. Refer to the documentation for the host device.

NOTE This scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system

architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing the TTL to RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.

Throughout the bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

*).

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

This connection is made directly from the scanner cradle to the host computer.

Serial Port Connector to Host

Interface Cable

Figure 6-1

1. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner

RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner cradle remain the same.

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

cradle.(See Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3. Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable, then plug the power

supply to an appropriate outlet, or connect an external power supply to the cradle.

4. Ensure that all connections are secure.

5. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

6. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the RS-232 Host Types section on

page 6-6.

7. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

RS-232 Default Parameters

Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the parameter descriptions section beginning on page 6-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

RS-232 Interface 6 - 3

Table 6-1

RS-232 Host Parameters

RS-232 Host Types Standard RS-232 Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Check Receive Errors Enable Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit Data Bits 8-Bit Hardware Handshaking None Software Handshaking None Host Serial Response Time-out Minimum: 2 sec RTS Line State Host: Low RTS Beep on <BEL> Disable Intercharacter Delay Minimum: 0 msec

RS-232 Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

6-6 6-7 6-9 6-10 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-14 6-16 6-17 6-17 6-18

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code

6-19 6-20

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 host types are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the host type sets the parameter defaults as listed in Table 6-2.

Table 6-2

Parameter

Transmit Code IDNo Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Data Transmission Format

Suffix CR/LF

Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 Parity None Even Odd Odd Even None Odd None Hardware

Handshaking Software

Handshaking Serial

Response Time-out

Terminal Specific RS-232

Standard

RS-232

(Default)

Data as is Data/

Suffix

(7013)

None RTS/CTS

None None None None Ack/NakNone None None

2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 2 Sec.

(1013)

Option 3

ICL

Wincor-

Nixdorf Mode A

Data/Suffix Data/

CR (1013) CR

RTS/CTS Option 3

Wincor-

Nixdorf Mode B

Suffix

(1013)

RTS/CTS Option 3

Olivetti Omron

Prefix/ Data/ Suffix

ETX (1002)

None None RTS/CTS

Data/ Suffix

CR (1013)

OPOS/

JPOS

Data/ Suffix

CR (1013)

Option 3

Fujitsu

Data/ Suffix

CR (1013)

None

Stop Bit Select One One One One One One One One ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit Beep On

<BEL> RTS Line State Low High Low Low = No

Prefix None None None None STX

*In the Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar codes.

**If Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host, it may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to the scanner.

Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable

data to send

Low High Low = No

data to send

None None None

(1003)

Low

RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)

Selecting the ICL, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, OPOS/JPOS or Fujitsu host type enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature for these terminals.

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Table 6-3

UPC-A A A A A A A A UPC-E E C C C E C E EAN-8/JAN-8 FF B B B FF B FF EAN-13/JAN-13 F A A A F A F Code 39 C <len> M M M <len> C <len> M None Codabar N <len> N N N <len> N <len> N None Code 128 L <len> K K K <len> L <len> K No ne I 2 of 5 I <len> I I I <len> I <len> I None Code 93 None L L L <len> None L None D 2 of 5 H <len> H H H <len> H <len> H None UCC/EAN 128 L <len> P P P <len> L <len> P None MSI None O O O <len> None O None

Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

Wincor-

Code Type ICL

Nixdorf

Mode A

Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode B

Olivetti Omron

OPOS/

JPOS

Fujitsu

Bookland EAN F A A A F A F Trioptic None None None None None None None Code 11 None None None None None None None IATA H<len> H H None None H None Code 32 None None None None None None None

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RS-232 Host Types

To select an RS-232 host type, scan one of the following bar codes.

*Standard RS-23 2

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Olivetti ORS4500

Omron

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RS-232 Host Types (continued)

OPOS/JPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data tran smitted pe r second. Set the scanner’s baud r ate to match th e baud ra te setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

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Baud Rate (continued)

Baud Rate 4800

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

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Parity

A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements.

Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

Odd

Select Even parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.

Even

Mark

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Parity (continued)

Select Space pari ty and the parity bit is always 0.

Select None when no parity bit is required.

Space

*None

Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The pari ty value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.

*Check For Received Errors (Enable)

Do Not Check For Received Errors (Disable)

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Stop Bit Select

The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.

*1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

Data Bits

This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.

7-Bit

*8-Bit

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Hardware Handshaking

The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the ha rdware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).

If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence:

•

The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits up to the Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned data is lost.

•

When the CTS line is de-asserted, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to the Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is still de-asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and discards the data.

•

When data transmission is complete, the scanner de-asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.

•

The host should respond by de-asserting CTS. The scanner checks for a de-asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for mo re than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is discarded.

If this communications sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In th is case, the dat a is lost and m ust be rescanned.

If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence.

NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered (set) to the active state.

None

Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.

*None

Standard RTS/CTS

Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.

Standard RTS/CTS

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Hardware Handshaking (continued)

RTS/CTS Option 1

When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 1

RTS/CTS Option 2

When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

RTS/CTS Option 2

RTS/CTS Option 3

When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS p rior to any dat a transmission, regardless of the st ate of CTS. The scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 3

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Software Handshaking

This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardwa re handshaking. There are five options.

If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence.

None

When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately. No response is expected from the host.

ACK/NAK

When this option is selected, after transmitting dat a, the scanner expect s eithe r an ACK or NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

*None

The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.

ACK/NAK

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Software Handshaking (continued)

ENQ

When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response Time-out to prevent transmission errors.

ENQ

ACK/NAK with ENQ

This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK from the host, an additional ENQ is not required.

ACK/NAK with ENQ

XON/XOFF

An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off unt il the scanne r receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:

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XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If the XON is not received within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

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XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits up to 30 seconds for the XON.

XON/XOFF

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Host Serial Response Time-out

This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.

NOTE This parameter does not apply to the Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A/B and the OPOS/JPOS host types.

*Minimum: 2 sec

Low: 2.5 Sec

Medium: 5 Sec

High: 7.5 Sec

Maximum: 9.9 Sec

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RTS Line State

This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state.

*Host: Low RTS

Host: High RTS

Beep on <BEL>

Single Point Mode Only

When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> is issued to indicate an illegal entry or other important event.

NOTE This parameter is not supported in Multipoint mode.

Beep On <BEL> Character

(Enable)

*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character

(Disable)

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Intercharacter Delay

This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.

*Minimum: 0 msec

Low: 25 msec

Medium: 50 msec

High: 75 msec

Maximum: 99 msec

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Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options

When Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B, or OPOS/JPOS is selected, this parameter indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a decode.

NOTE The Beep/LED After CTS Pulse option is not valid when Nixdorf Mode A is selected.

*Normal Operation

(Beep/LED Immediately After Decode)

Beep/LED After Transmission

Beep/LED After CTS Pulse

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Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characte rs, and no erro r be eps sound on the

scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep sounds on the scanner.

*Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

ASCII / Character Set

The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.

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Table 6-4

1000 %U NUL 1001 $A SOH 1002 $B STX 1003 $C ETX 1004 $D EOT 1005 $E ENQ 1006 $F ACK 1007 $G BELL 1008 $H BCKSPC 1009 $I HORIZ TAB 1010 $J LF/NW LN 1011 $K VT 1012 $L FF

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1013 $M CR/ENTER 1014 $N SO 1015 $O SI 1016 $P DLE 1017 $Q DC1/XON 1018 $R DC2 1019 $S DC3/XOFF 1020 $T DC4 1021 $U NAK 1022 $V SYN 1023 $W ETB 1024 $X CAN 1025 $Y EM 1026 $Z SUB

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Table 6-4

1027 %A ESC 1028 %B FS 1029 %C GS 1030 %D RS 1031 %E US 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B " 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1057 7 7 1056 8 8

Motorola LS3478 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Patents

Revision History

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Publications

Service Information

Introduction

Unpacking the Scanner

The Scanner Cradle

Cradle Parts

Connecting the Cradle

Supplying Power to the Cradle

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

Lost Connection to Host

Mounting the Cradle

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging LED

Charging Problem LED

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

Pairing

Unpairing

Configuring the Scanner

Introduction

Beeper Definitions

LED Definitions

Scanning

Aiming

Decode Zone

Introduction

Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Scanner Signal Descriptions

Introduction

Scanning Sequence Examples

Errors While Scanning

User Preferences Default Parameters

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

Beeper Tone

Beeper Volume

Power Mode

Laser On Time

Beep After Good Decode

Trigger Mode

Aim Duration

Radio Communications

Connection Maintenance Interval

Radio Output Power

Parameter Broadcast

Single Point/Multipoint Operation

Introduction

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Ignore Unknown Characters

Keystroke Delay

Intra-Keystroke Delay

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

Caps Lock On

Caps Lock Override

Convert Wedge Data

Function Key Mapping

FN1 Substitution

Send Make and Break

Keyboard Maps

ASCII Character Set

Introduction