Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Manual

Symbol DS3408

Product Reference Guide

Symbol DS3408

Product Reference Guide

72E-68456-04

Revision A

June 2007

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev. A 8/2004 Initial release.

-02 Rev. A 5/2006 Add Picklist mode and other updates.

-03 Rev. A 2/2007 Update service information; correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code, add Simple

-04 Rev. A 6/2007 Add DPM version information, including new decode zones and DPM Scanning

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COM Port Emulation bar code in USB chapter.

parameter; added new UPC/EAN Supplemental options, Bookland ISBN format,
4St ate Postal, Inverse 1D, Dat aMatrix Inve rse, Micro QR, QR Inverse, Aztec, Aztec
Inverse parameters.

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Table of Contents

About This Guide

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

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

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

Related Documents....................................................................................................... xv

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

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface .................................................................. 1-4

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

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

Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

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

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ....................................................................................... 2-5

Scanning with the Digital Scanner .......................................................................... 2-5

Aiming .................................................................................................................... 2-7

Scanning in Hands-Free Mode ..................................................................................... 2-8

Decode Zones .............................................................................................................. 2-9

DS3408 Near Focus ............................................................................................... 2-9

DS3408 Far Focus .................................................................................................. 2-10

DS3408 Smart Focus .............................................................................................. 2-11

DS3408 HD/DPM Near Focus ................................................................................ 2-12

DS3408 HD/DPM Far Focus ................................................................................... 2-13

DS3408 HD/DMP Smart Focus .............................................................................. 2-14

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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications

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

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

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

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-4

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

Chapter 4: User Preferences

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-3

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

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-5

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

Time Delay to Low Power Mode ............................................................................. 4-6

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-9

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-10

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-10

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-11

Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences

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

Decoding Preferences .................................................................................................. 5-3

Focus Mode ............................................................................................................ 5-3

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-4

Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................... 5-4

DPM Scanning ........................................................................................................ 5-5

Chapter 6: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 6-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 6-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 6-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 6-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................ 6-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 6-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 6-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 6-8

Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 6-9

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 6-9

Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 6-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 6-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 6-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 6-11

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 6-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 7-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 7-3

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

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

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

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

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 7-10

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-10

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 7-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 7-12

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 7-14

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 7-16

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 7-17

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 7-17

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 7-18

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 7-19

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-19

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 7-20

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Chapter 8: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 8-2

USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 8-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 8-4

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 8-4

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .................................................... 8-5

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 8-7

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 8-7

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

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

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................ 8-9

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 8-9

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 8-10

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 8-10

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 8-11

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 8-12

Chapter 9: IBM 468X/469X Interface

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

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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................ 9-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 9-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................. 9-4

Port Address ........................................................................................................... 9-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 9-5

Chapter 10: Wand Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Wand Emulation .............................................................................. 10-2

Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ........................................................................... 10-3

Wand Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................... 10-4

Wand Emulation Host Types .................................................................................. 10-4

Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) .................................................................................. 10-5

Polarity .................................................................................................................... 10-6

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 10-7

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ............................................................................... 10-8

Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 11-2

Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults ....................................................................... 11-3

Scanner Emulation Host ............................................................................................... 11-4

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ........................................................................... 11-5

Beep Style ............................................................................................................... 11-5

Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 11-6

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 11-7

Module Width .......................................................................................................... 11-8

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 11-8

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 11-9

Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 11-10

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 11-11

Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 11-12

Check For Decode LED .......................................................................................... 11-13

Chapter 12: 123 Scan

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

Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................... 12-1

123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 12-1

Chapter 13: Symbologies

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

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

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 13-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 13-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 13-6

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Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 13-7

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 13-7

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 13-8

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 13-8

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 13-9

User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 13-12

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 13-12

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-13

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-13

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-14

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-15

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-16

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 13-17

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 13-18

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 13-19

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 13-19

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 13-20

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 13-21

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 13-22

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 13-22

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ............................................................................... 13-23

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 13-23

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 13-24

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 13-24

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 13-25

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 13-25

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 13-26

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-27

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-28

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 13-29

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) .......................................................................... 13-30

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 13-32

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-32

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-33

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 13-35

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 13-35

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 13-36

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-38

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 13-39

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 13-39

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-39

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-40

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 13-41

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 13-42

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 13-42

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 13-43

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-43

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 13-44

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Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 13-46

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-46

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-47

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 13-49

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 13-49

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 13-50

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 13-50

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 13-50

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 13-52

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 13-53

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 13-53

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 13-54

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................ 13-55

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 13-55

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 13-55

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 13-56

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-56

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-57

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 13-57

Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................ 13-58

4State Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-58

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-59

GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS - Reduced Space Symbology) ........................................ 13-60

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... 13-60

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 13-60

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................... 13-61

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 13-61

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 13-62

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 13-62

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 13-62

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 13-63

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 13-64

Composite Beep Mode ........................................................................................... 13-65

UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................ 13-65

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 13-66

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 13-66

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 13-66

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 13-67

DataMatrix ............................................................................................................... 13-68

DataMatrix Inverse .................................................................................................. 13-69

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 13-70

QR Code ................................................................................................................. 13-70

MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 13-71

QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 13-71

Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 13-72

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 13-72

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 13-73

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 13-73

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 13-73

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 13-73

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 13-75

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 13-76

Report Version .............................................................................................................. 13-76

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 13-77

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 13-77

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 13-77

Chapter 14: Miscellaneous Scanner Options

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 14-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 14-2

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameter Defaults ................................................................. 14-2

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 14-3

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 14-3

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 14-4

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 14-5

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 14-6

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 14-7

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 14-8

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Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 15-1

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 15-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 15-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 15-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 15-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 15-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 15-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 15-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 15-5

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 15-6

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 15-6

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 15-6

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 15-6

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 15-7

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 15-7

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 15-8

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 15-9

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 15-9

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 15-16

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 15-21

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 15-26

Send Data ............................................................................................................... 15-26

Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 15-29

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 15-35

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 15-36

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 15-40

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 15-45

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Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 15-45

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 15-81

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 15-82

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 15-87

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 15-89

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

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

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-3

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

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

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

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

EAN-13, 100 % ....................................................................................................... C-2

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

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

GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................... C-2

PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-3

DataMatrix .................................................................................................................... C-3

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-3

QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-4

US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-4

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-4

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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

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

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Glossary

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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS3408 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and

troubleshooting the DS3408 Standard Range and DS3408 High Density and DPM digital scanners.

Chapter Descriptions

•

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

information.

•

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

digital scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.

•

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

scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

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

digital scanner.

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Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting digital scanner preference

features.

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Chapter 6, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digit al

scanner.

•

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as

point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.

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Chapter 8, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

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Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS

systems.

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Chapter 10, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Wand Emulation

host when Wand Emulation communication is needed.

•

Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an Undecoded

Scanner Emulation host.

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Chapter 12, 123 Scan describes the 123S can PC-b a s ed sca nn er configuration tool, and provides the bar

code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

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Chapter 13, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes

necessary for selecting these features for the digital scanne r.

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Chapter 14, Miscellaneous Scanner Option s includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is

transmitted to the host device.

•

Chapter 15, 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 digital

scanner defaults.

•

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

and keyboard maps.

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Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

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

numeric values.

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Bullets (•) indicate:

• action items

• lists of alternatives

• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

•

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

•

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

* Indicates Default

NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note

will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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

occur.

WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal

Related Documents

The LS/DS3408 Quick S ta rt Guide, p/n 72-67131-xx, provides gene ral information for getting starte d with the digital

scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

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

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.

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injury may occur.

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

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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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The digital scanner combines superio r 1D and 2D omnidi rectional bar cod e scanning and advanced ergo nomics to

provide the best value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digital

scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

The digital scanner supports:

•

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DS3408 Digital Scanner

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

French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital

scanner with the host.

®

environment): North America, German,

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USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard
interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface

supports the following international keyboards (for Windows
French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

•

Direct part mark (DPM) scanning (DPM version only). Scan 2D symbols etched directly onto an item’s
surface (via laser etching and dot peening) for permanent identification.

®

environment): North America, German,

Unpacking

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

transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING . It

is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

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

from the bottom of the digital scanner.

Figure 1-2

Loosening Screws on Bottom of Digital Scanner

Getting Started 1 - 3

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

the digital scanner handle.

Figure 1-3

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

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

Connecting the Interface Cable

bottom of the digital scanner.

Figure 1-4

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

Securing the Clamp

connections).

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

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

Removing the Interface Cable

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

from the bottom of the digital scanner.

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

of the digital scanner handle. Carefully slide out the cable.

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

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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions.

Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in intelligence to

detect that host.

To host

Synapse Smart Cable

Synapse Adapter Cable

To digital scanner

Figure 1-5

1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in

Synapse Cable Connection

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2.

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.

Connecting Power (if required)

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

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

on page 1-2.

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supp ly into

an AC outlet.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

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

See Chapter 4, User Preferences for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus.

Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.

See Chapter 12, 123 Scan to configure the digital scanner using this configuration program. A help file is available

in the program.

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

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

and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

Tether Plate

LED

Indicators

Scan Window

Figure 2-1

Scan Trigger

Parts

2 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

Beeper Definitions

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep

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

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Short low/short medium/
short high beep sequence

1 short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The dat a is

5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Lo/hi/lo beeps ADF transmit error. See
Short high/short high/short high/long low

beep sequence

Parameter Menu Scanning

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

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Power up.

ignored. This occurs if the digital scanner is not properly configured.
Check option setting.

Chapter 15, Advanced Data Forma tting

RS-232 receive error.

Cancel

scanned; digital scanner remains in ADF program mode.

.

Short high/short low beep sequence Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar

codes.

Short high/short low/short high/short low
beep sequence

Short low/short high/short low/short high
beep sequence

Code 39 Buffering

Hi/lo beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
Lo/hi/lo beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or

Lo/hi beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

Out of host parameter storage space. Scan

on page 4-3

transmit an empty buffer.

.

Set Default Parameter

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

Macro PDF

2 long low beeps File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was

3 long low beeps Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the

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

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

ADF Programming: Normal Data Entry. Duration of tones are short.

Hi/Lo beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.
Lo/Lo beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

scanned.

current MPDF symbol.

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

End of Message

bar code.
Hi/Hi beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the
Hi/Lo/Hi/Lo beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.
Hi/Lo/Lo beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
Lo/Hi/Hi beeps All rules are deleted.

ADF Programming: Error Indications. Duration of tones are very long.

Lo/Hi/Lo/Hi beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule

again. (It is not necessary to re-enter the current rule.)
Lo/Hi/Lo beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an e rror or the

user asked to exit rule entry.
Lo/Hi beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned. Re-enter criterion or action.

All previously entered criteria and actions are retained. Criteria or

action list is too long for a rule.

Save Rule

bar code.

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Table 2-1

Host Specific

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

USB only

4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several

Short low/short medium/short high
beep sequence after scanning a USB
device type

Short low/short medium/short high
beep sequence occurs more than once

RS-232 only

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

LED Definitions

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

Beeper Sequence Indication

seconds and scan again.

Communication with the bus must be established before the digital

scanner can operate at the highest power level.

The USB bus can put the digital scanner in a state where power to

the digital scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is

normal and usually happens when the PC cold boots.

Table 2-2

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

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Install and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on page 1-2). In addition, see DPM

Scanning on page 5-5 for DS3408-DP (DPM) digital scanning. For assistance, contact the local supplier or

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.

Scanning with the Digital Scanner

1. Ensure all connections are secure (see the appropriate host chapter.)

2. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.

Scanning 2 - 5

Figure 2-2

3. When the digital scanner senses movement, in its default Auto Aim trigger mode, it projects a red laser aiming

pattern (shown in Figure 2-3) which allows positioning the ba r code or object within the field of view. (To turn off
the default Auto Aim trigger mode, see Trigger Mode on page 4-8.

Figure 2-3

If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Laser Aiming Pattern

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4. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the

rectangular area formed by the brackets in the pattern.

1D bar code symbol

Figure 2-4

5. Hold the trigger until the digital scanner beeps, indicating the bar co de is successfully decoded. For more

Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern

2D bar code symbol

Aiming Pattern

2D dot peen DPM symbol

information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

This process usually occurs instantaneo usly. Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on poor quality or dif ficult bar code s, until the
bar code is decoded, the trigger is released, or the Decode Session Timeout is reached.

NOTE Scanning Direct Part Marks (DPMs) with the DS3408-DP (DPM) Digital Scanner: Due to the reflective

nature of some surfaces used with DPMs (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-6), the best results for scanning
DPMs with the DS3408-DP (DPM) digital scanner can be achieved by tilting the scanner at an angle
relative to the target. It is recommended that the scanner be titled 25-45 degrees to get the best
performance from the DPM unit when scanning DPMs. As a guide, if you are trying to read a 23 mil dot
peen mark and the scanner is set to the near field focus, you must present the target between one and
four inches from the nose of the scanner at a minimum tilt of 30 degrees.

When scanning standard (non-DPM) bar codes with any configuration of the DS3408 digital scanner,
follow the standard aiming instructions described in Aiming on page 2-7.

Scanning 2 - 7

Aiming

Hold the digital scanner between two and nine inches (depending on symbol density; see Decode Zones on page

2-9) from the symbol, centering the aiming pattern cross hairs on the symbol.

The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol an d larger when it is farthe r from the
symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger
bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner.

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top
examples in Figure 2-5 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 2-5

NOTE Scanning Direct Part Marks (DPMs) with the DS3408-DP (DPM) Digital Scanner: Due to the reflective

012345

012345

012345

012345

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

nature of some surfaces used with DPMs (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-6), the best results for scanning
DPMs with the DS3408-DP (DPM) digital scanner can be achieved by tilting the scanner at an angle
relative to the target. It is recommended that the scanner be titled 25-45 degrees to get the best
performance from the DPM unit when scanning DPMs. As a guide, if you are trying to read a 23 mil dot
peen mark and the scanner is set to the near field focus, you must present the target between one and
four inches from the nose of the scanner at a minimum tilt of 30 degrees.

When scanning standard (non-DPM) bar codes with any configuration of the DS3408 digital scanner,
follow the standard aiming instructions described in Aiming.

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Scanning in Hands-Free Mode

The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When the digital scanner is seated in the
stand’s “cup,” the digital scanner’s built-in sensor places the digital scanner in hands-free mode. When the digital
scanner is removed from the stand it operates in its normal ha nd-held mode.

Adjust angle of
scanner “cup”

Scanner “Cup”

Figure 2-6

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand

Adjust height of
IntelliStand

To operate the digital scanner in the IntelliStand:

1. Ensure the digital scanner is properly connected to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information

on host connections).

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

Figure 2-6).

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

4. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern. The entire symbol must be within the brackets.

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

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

Decode Zones

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DS3408 Near Focus

Note: Typical performance at 73˚F (23˚C)
on high quality symbols in normal room light.
Vcc = 3.3V

in.

3.5

cm

8.9

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W

Top of
scanner

Figure 2-7

In.

cm

2.0

2.3

1.3

1.8

0.8

*

*

0

0

15 mil PDF417

2

5.1

5 mil

6.67 mil PDF417

7.5 mil

10 mil PDF417

13 mil (100% UPC)

20 mil

468

10.2

5.5

4.5

6.3

5.8

6.0

15.2

Depth of Field

* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

DS3408 Near Focus Decode Zone

7.3

20.3

9.5

25.4

10

1.75

0

1.75

3.5

4.4

0

4.4

8.9

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DS3408 Far Focus

Note: Typical performance at 73˚F (23˚C)
on high quality symbols in normal room light.
Vcc = 3.3V

in.

8

cm

20.3

Top of
scanner

Figure 2-8

5 mil

5.0

6.0

In.

cm

7.5 mil

2.8
10 mil PDF417

4.3

1.5

*

*

0

0

13 mil (100% UPC)

15 mil PDF417

5

12.7 25.4

8.5

8.8

14.5

12.3

20 mil

10 15

38.1

Depth of Field

* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

DS3408 Far Focus Decode Zone

20

50.8

20.0

10.2

4

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0

10.2

4

20.3

8

DS3408 Smart Focus

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Note: Typical performance at 73˚F (23˚C)
on high quality symbols in normal room light.
Vcc = 3.3V

in.

8

Scanning 2 - 11

cm

20.3

Top of
scanner

In.

cm

Figure 2-9

5 mil

2.0

6.67 mil PDF417

2.3

1.3

1.8

0.8

*

*

0

0

6.0

4.5

7.5 mil

10 mil PDF417

13 mil (100% UPC)

15 mil PDF417

8.5

5

12.7 25.4

8.8

12.3

20 mil

10 15

14.5

38.1

20

50.8

Depth of Field

* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

DS3408 Smart Focus Decode Zone

20.0

10.2

4

0

0

10.2

4

20.3

8

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DS3408 HD/DPM Near Focus

Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C)
on high quality symbols in normal room light.
Vcc = 3.3V

Top of
imager

4 mil PDF417

3.7

2.9

1.64

10 mil PDF417

*

*

*

20 mil Dot Peen (DPM Version Only)

15 mil PDF417

1.4

6.67 mil PDF417

2.5

2.1

13 mil (100% UPC)

2.7

2.7

5 mil

7.5 mil

4.5

4.1

4.8

4.5

5.6

5.0

20 mil

7.5

in.

3.5

1.75

1.75

3.5

cm

0

8.9

4.4

4.4

8.9

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In.

cm

0

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2

5.1

468

10.2

15.2

Depth of Field

* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

DS3408 HD/DPM Near Focus Decode Zone

20.3

DS3408 HD/DPM Far Focus

Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C)
on high quality symbols in normal room light.
Vcc = 3.3V

Top of
imager

in.

8

4

0

cm

20.3

10.2

Scanning 2 - 13

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cm

Figure 2-11

5 mil

5

7.5 mil

20 mil

5.3

7.5

7.6

9.5

9.5

11.0

10.7

15.0

10 15

38.1

4.0

6.67mil PDF417

4.5

3.2
10 mil PDF417

4.3
13 mil (100% UPC)

3.0

*

*

20 mil Dot Peen (DPM Version Only)

15 mil PDF417

2.6

0

0

12.7 25.4

Depth of Field

* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

DS3408 HD/DPM Far Focus Decode Zone

10.2

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DS3408 HD/DMP Smart Focus

Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C)
on high quality symbols in normal room light.
Vcc = 3.3V

Top of
imager

1.64

2.5

2.1

5 mil

6.67mil PDF417

7.5 mil

7.5

7.6

9.5

in.

8

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cm

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In.

cm

Figure 2-12

*

*

*

1.4

0

0

10 mil PDF417

13 mil (100% UPC)

2.7
15 mil PDF417

5

12.7 25.4

20 mil

5.3

9.5

11.0

10.7

15.0

10 15

38.1

Depth of Field

* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

DS3408 HD/DPM Smart Focus Decode Zone

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 abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

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

•

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

3 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

The aiming pattern does not appear
when pressing the trigger.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

supply, re-connect the power supply.

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

cable.
Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables.
Digital scanner is disabled. For Synapse or IBM 468x mode,

enable the digital scanner via the host

interface. Otherwise, see the technical

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

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

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

Assert CTS line.

Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-4

Normal during host reset.

.

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

Digital scanner emits 4 short high
beeps during decode attempt.

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

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

The symbol is not completely inside
aiming pattern.

Digital scanner has not completed
USB initialization.

Program the digital scanner to read

that type of bar code. See

Symbologies

code type to determine if the bar code

is defaced.

Move the symbol completely within

the aiming pattern.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

.

Chapter 13,

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

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

Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner is not programmed for
the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.
If 4 long low beeps are heard, a

transmission error occurred.

If 5 low beeps are heard, a conversion
or format error occurred.

If lo/hi/lo beeps are heard, an invalid
ADF rule is detected.

If hi/lo beeps are heard, the digital
scanner is buffering Code 39 data.

Digital scanner is not programmed to
work with the host.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code. See the

chapter corresponding to the host

type.

Set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match

the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's

conversion parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules.

Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code

and the Code 39 Buffering option is

enabled.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code.

Digital scanner emits h i/hi/hi/Lo beeps
when not in use.

Digital scanner emits lo/hi beeps
during programming.

Digital scanner emits lo/hi/lo/hi beeps
during programming.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match

the host's settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,

program the system for the correct

keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS

LOCK key.

Program the proper editing options

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

set the digital scanner's RS-232 p ari ty

to match the host setting.
Input error or

scanned.

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

Out of Synapse parameter storage
space.

Cancel

bar code was

Scan the correct numeric bar codes

within range for the parameter

programmed.

shorter rules.

Scan

Set Synapse Defaults

for cables no longer in use and

re-program the digital scanner for the

current host interface.

bar code

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Table 3-1

Digital scanner emits lo/hi/lo beeps. Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39

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

Digital scanner emits one high beep
when not in use.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Buffering

upon attempt to transmit an empty

Code 39 buffer.
The USB bus re-established power to

the digital scanner.
In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character

was received and Beep on <BEL>
option is enabled.

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

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page x v for the telephone numbers.

Normal when changing USB host

type.

Normal when

enabled and the digital scanner is in

RS-232 mode.

Clear Buffer

Beep on <BEL>

bar code or

is

Technical Specifications

Table 3-2

Power Requirements 5 VDC + / - 10% @ approximately 220 mA RMS (nominal), 500 mA (max)
Power Source Depending on host:

Decode Capability UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, UCC/EAN, JAN 8 & 13, 128, Code 39,

Beeper Operation User-selectable: enable, disable
Beeper Volume User-selectable: three levels
Beeper Tone User-selectable: three tones
Yaw Tolerance ± 50° from normal

Technical Specifications

Item Description

•

Host powered

•

External power supply, 5.2 V nominal

Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 39 Trioptic, Codabar (NW7), Interleaved 2 of 5,
Discrete 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, Code 32, Coupon
Code, Bookland EAN, GS1 DataBar, Inverse 1D, US Postnet, US Planet, UK
Postal, Japan Postal, Australia Postal, Dutch Postal, 4State Postal, Composite
Codes, PDF417, MicroPDF, Maxicode, DataMatrix (ECC 200), DataMatrix
Inverse, QR Code, MicroQR, QR Inverse, Aztec, Aztec Inverse, DPM (DPM
version only).

Pitch Tolerance ± 60° from normal
Roll Tolerance ± 180° from normal

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured at 650 nm.
Ambient Light Immunity 10,000 Ft Candles (107,600 Lux)
Durability 6.5 ft (2 m) drop to concrete
Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Weight (without cable) 11.73 oz. (335 g)
Dimensions:

Height
Width
Depth

Laser 650nm laser diode
Laser Classifications IEC 825-1 Class 2
ESD 15 kV area discharge

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

7.34 in. (18.65 cm)

4.82 in. (12.25 cm)

2.93 in. (7.43 cm)

8 kV contact discharge
Minimum Element Width 5 mil (0.127 mm)
Interfaces Supported RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, Scanner Emulation, IBM

468X/469X, USB, Synapse
Electrical Safety 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,

Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori

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Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Bottom of scanner

Cable interface port

Interface cable

modular connector

Figure 3-1

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

PIN 1PIN 10

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7

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

Table 3-3

Pin IBM 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

Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

Wand USB

Scanner

Emulation

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Chapter 4 User Preferences

Introduction

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

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

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

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

memory and are preserved even when the dig i tal scanner is pow er ed dow n.

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

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

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

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

* Indicates Default

*High Volume

*).

Feature/Option

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Scanning Sequence Examples

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

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

Errors While Scanning

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

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-3.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter All Defaults
Parameter Scanning ECh Enable
Beeper Tone 91h Medium
Beeper Volume 8Ch High
Power Mode 80h Continuous On
Time Delay to Low Power Mode 92h 1 Minute
Trigger Mode 8Ah Auto Aim
Picklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always
Decode Session Timeout 88h 9.9 Sec

User Preferences Default Table

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

4-3
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-5
4-6
4-8
4-9
4-10

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 89h 0.6 Sec
Beep After Good Decode 38h Enable

4-10
4-11

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

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

Parameter Scanning

Parameter # ECh

User Preferences 4 - 3

*Set All Defaults

To disable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code be low . Note that the
Set Defaults parameter bar code can still be decoded. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, either scan
Enable Parameter Scanning or Set All Defaults.

*Enable Parameter Scanning

(01h)

Disable Parameter Scanning

(00h)

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Beeper Tone

Parameter # 91h

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

Low Frequency

(02h)

*Medium Frequency

(Optimum Setting)

(01h)

High Frequency

(00h)

Beeper Volume

Parameter # 8Ch

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

Low Volume

(02h)

Medium Volume

(01h)

User Preferences 4 - 5

*High Volume

(00h)

Power Mode

Parameter # 80h

This parameter determines whether or not p ower remains on af ter a decode attemp t. In reduced power mode, the
digital scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. In
continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.

*Continuous On

(00h)

Reduced Power Mode

(01h)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Parameter # 92h

NOTE This parameter only applies when Power Mode is set to Reduced Power.

This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active after decoding. The digital scanner wakes upon
trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(11h)

*1 Minute

(21h)

5 Seconds

(15h)

5 Minutes

(25h)

Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)

15 Minutes

(2Bh)

User Preferences 4 - 7

1 Hour

(31h)

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Trigger Mode

Parameter # 8Ah

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

•

Level - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code is

decoded, the trigger is released, or the Decode Session T imeout is reached.

•

Blink - This trigger mode is used in hands-free (Intellistand) mode. The digital scanner activates decode

processing when it detects a bar code in its field of view. Decoding range is reduced in this mode.

•

Host - A host command issues the triggering signal. The digital scanner interprets an actual trigger pull as a

Level triggering option

Level

(00h)

.

*Auto Aim

(09h)

Blink
(07h)

User Preferences 4 - 9

Picklist Mode

Parameter # F0h 92h

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

•

Disabled Always (default) - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled Out of Scanstand - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is out of Scanstand mode

and disabled when the digital scanner is in Scanstand mode.

•

Enabled Always- Picklist mode is always enabled.

NOTE If you enabled DPM Scanning on page 5-5, disable Picklist Mode when scanning a DPM bar code.

Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.

*Disabled Always

(00h)

Enabled Always

(02h)

Enabled Out of Scanstand

(01h)

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Decode Session Timeout

Parameter # 88h

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

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

Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For

example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar
codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Decode Session Timeout

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Parameter # 89h

This option is used in hands-free (Intellistand) mode to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a
symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9
seconds. The default interval is 0.6 seconds.

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

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

User Preferences 4 - 11

Beep After Good Decode

Parameter # 38h

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

conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

(01h)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

(00h)

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Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences

Introduction

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

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Decoding Pr eference s Default Table on page 5-2 (also see

Appendix A, Standard Defaul t Paramete rs for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit

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

memory and are preserved even when the dig i tal scanner is pow er ed dow n.

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

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

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

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. Throughout the programmin g
bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

* Indicates Default

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

*).

Feature/Option

Hex Value

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable the decode aim ing pattern,
scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-4. The digital
scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

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

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Errors While Scanning

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

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists default s for dig it al scanne r prefe rences p arameter s. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) provided in Decoding Preferences on page 5-3.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

Decoding Options

Focus Mode F0h A6h Far Focus

Decoding Illumination F0h 2Ah Enable
Decode Aiming Pattern F0h 32h Enable
DPM Scanning F1h 09h Enable

Decoding Preferences Default Table

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Note: The default
value for DS3408-DP
(DPM) digital scanners
is Near Focus.

Default

Page

Number

5-3

5-4
5-4
5-5

Decoding Preferences

The parameters in this chapter control bar code decoding characteristics.

Focus Mode

Parameter # F0h, A6h

Select the Focus Mode to control the working range of the digital scanner. If Far Focus is selected, the digital
scanner is optimized to read at its far position. With Near Focus, the digital scanner is optimized to read at its near
position. Smart Focus toggles the focus position after every frame.

*Far Focus

(00h)

Decoding Preferences 5 - 3

Near Focus

Smart Focus

(02h)

NOTE The default value for DS3408-DP (DPM) digital scanners is Near Focus.

(01h)

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Decoding Illumination

Parameter # F0h, 2Ah

Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select
Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.

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

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(01h)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(00h)

Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F0h, 32h

This parameter only applies when in Decode Mode. Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming
pattern during bar code capture, or Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.

NOTE With picklist enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode Aiming Pattern is

disabled.

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Disable Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

Decoding Preferences 5 - 5

DPM Scanning

Parameter # F1h, 09h

Unlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct p art mark (DPM) is a symb ol that is marked directly on
an item’s surface for permanent identification. These symbols are marked using methods such as laser etching
and dot peening (see Figure 2-4 on page 2- 6 for an example of a dot peen symbol). The DS3408-DP (DPM) dig ital
reader scans these types of symbols.

NOTE When the DS3408-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including

DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If DPM reading is not required, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure optimum
scanner performance.

If you enable DPM Scanning, disable Picklist Mode on page 4-9 when scanning a DPM bar code.
Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.

Also, if you enable DPM Scanning, the scanner behaves as if the DataMatrix Inverse Autodetect setting
is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) DataMatrix Inverse setting
remains in effect. SeeDataMatrix Inverse on page 13-69.

To ensure the DS3408-DP digital scanner is programmed for DPM reading:

1. The DS3408-DP digital scanner can not r ead ce rtain bar codes in near field. To ensure the digital scanner can

read all bar codes, scan Far Focus on page 5-3.

2. If DPM scanning was disabled in the DS3408-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning (below).

3. Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure that DataMatrix on page 13-68 is enabled.

*Enable DPM Scanning

(01h)

Disable DPM Scanning

(00h)

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Chapter 6 Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the
digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into
keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the ke yboard. This mode adds bar
code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. Keyboard keystrokes are simply
passed through.

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

* Indicates Default

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

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

*North American

Feature/Option

*).

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Male DIN Connector

Keyboard Connector

Figure 6-1

Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable

Female DIN Connector

To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable:

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

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

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 digital scanner. (See Installing

the Interface Cable on page 1-2.)

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

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

5. If needed, 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. Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host

Types on page 6-4.

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

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults

Table 6-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 6-4.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 3

Table 6-1

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles
Country Types (Country Codes) North American
Ignore Unknown Characters Transmit
Keystroke Delay No Delay
Intra-Keystroke Delay Disable
Alternate Numeric Keypad

Emulation
Caps Lock On Disable
Caps Lock Override Disable
Convert Wedge Data No Convert
Function Key Mapping Disable
FN1 Substitution Disable

Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Disable

Page

Number

6-4
6-5
6-7
6-7
6-8
6-8

6-9
6-9
6-10
6-10
6-11

Send and Make Break Send

6-11

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Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.

IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles

IBM AT Notebook

NCR 7052

IBM PS/2 (Model 30)

IBM XT

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 5

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

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

Keypad Emulation on page 6-8.

*North American

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows XP/2000

French Canadian Windows 95/98

Spanish Windows

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued)

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Portuguese-Brazilian Windows

Japanese Windows

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 7

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

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

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Transmit)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

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 transmission of data.

*No Delay

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

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Intra-Keystroke Delay

When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the
Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.

Enable

*Disable

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 6-5 in a Microsoft

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

®

operating system environment.

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

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Caps Lock On

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

Enable Caps Lock On

*Disable Caps Lock On

Caps Lock Override

When enabled, on A T or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A ’
in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps 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.

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Convert Wedge Data

When enabled, the digital scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

Convert to Upper Case

Convert to Lower Case

*No Convert

Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-14). When this
parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not
have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

Enable

*Disable

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FN1 Substitution

When this is enabled, the digital scanner replaces FN1 cha racters in an EAN1 28 bar code with a keystroke chosen
by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 14-6).

Enable

*Disable

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

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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 14-4.

7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010

7009

5011

7008

7013

7013

5012

7010 7007

7012

7011

7002 7004 7005

7015

7017 7016

7006
7001

7003

7018

Figure 6-2

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

Figure 6-3

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

IBM PS2 Type Keyboard

7014

7009

IBM PC/XT

7009

7008

7013

7008

7013

7012

7004

7011 7002

7014

7012

7004

7011

7003

7006

7003

7002

Figure 6-4

IBM PC/AT

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 13

5001

5003

5005 5006

5007

5009

Figure 6-5

1065

1072

1079 1080

5001

5003

5005 5006

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

1043

5016

5013

5015

5016

5018

5019

1071

1078

1085

1086

1087

1088

5007

5009

Figure 6-6

5008

5010

(1048 if double key)

1048

5012

NCR 7052 58-KEY

1046

5018

5017

7013

5019

(1043 if double key)

1089

1090

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ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge

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 +B is
scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent
of ABC >.

Table 6-2

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

1

HORIZONTAL TAB

1

1013 $M

CTRL M/

ENTER

1

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

1

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

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 15

Table 6-2

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

1

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

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 6-2

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

1

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

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 17

Table 6-2

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

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 6-2

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 ~

1

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

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Table 6-3

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 6-3

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 6-4

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 6-4

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 6-5

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

Table 6-6

6042 *
6043 +

Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad Keystroke

6044 undefined
6045 -

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Table 6-6

6046 .
6047 /
6048 0
6049 1
6050 2
6051 3
6052 4
6053 5
6054 6
6055 7
6056 8
6057 9
6058 Enter

Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued)

Numeric Keypad Keystroke

6059 Num Lock

Table 6-7

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

Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad Keystroke

7013 Enter
7014 Escape

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Table 6-7

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

Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued)

Extended Keypad Keystroke

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Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. The RS-232 interface is used to
connect the digital scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port
(e.g., com port).

If the host is not listed in Table 7-2, refer to the documentation for the host device to set commu nication parameter s
to match the host.

NOTE The digital 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
TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.

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

* Indicates Default

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

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

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

*).

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

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

Serial Port

Connector to Host

Power Supply Cable

Interface Cable

Figure 7-1

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

RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples

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

(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2).

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. Plug the power supply

into an appropriate outlet.

4. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from page 7-6.

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

RS-232 Parameter Defaults

Table 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the RS-232 Host Parameters section beginning on page 7-4.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

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Table 7-1

RS-232 Host Parameters

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

RS-232 Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

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

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

7-19
7-19

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 7-2). Selecting standard, ICL,
Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed
below.

Table 7-2

Transmit Code ID No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Data Transmission

Format
Suffix CR/LF

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

Handshaking
Software Handshaking None None None None None Ack/Nak None
Serial Response

Time-out
Stop Bit Select One One One One One One One

Terminal Specific RS-232

Parameter

Standard
(Default)

Data as is Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Prefix/Data/

(7013)

None RTS/CTS

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

Wincor-N

ICL Fujitsu

CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) ETX (1002) CR (1013)

None RTS/CTS

Option 3

ixdorf

Mode A

Option 3

Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode B/

OPOS/JPOS

RTS/CTS
Option 3

Olivetti Omron

Data/Suffix

Suffix

None None

ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit
Beep On <BEL> Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable
RTS Line State Low High Low Low Low = No

data to send
Prefix None None None None None STX (1003) None
*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar codes.
**If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the digital 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 digital scanner.

Low High

RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)

Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables
the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. 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 7-3

UPC-A A A A A A A
UPC-E E E C C C E
EAN-8/JAN-8 FF FF B B B FF
EAN-13/JAN-13 F F A A A F
Code 39 C <len> None M M M <len> C <len>
Codabar N <len> None N N N <len> N <len>
Code 128 L <len> None K K K <len> L <len>
I 2 of 5 I <len> None I I I <len> I <len>
Code 93 None None L L L <len> None
D 2 of 5 H <len> None H H H <len> H <len>
UCC/EAN 128 L <len> None P P P <len> L <len>
MSI None None O O O <len> None

Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

Code Type ICL Fujitsu

Wincor-Nixdorf

Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf

Mode B/

OPOS/JPOS

Olivetti Omron

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

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RS-232 Host Types

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

Standard RS-232

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

Olivetti ORS4500

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Omron

RS-232 Host Types (continued)

OPOS/JPOS

Baud Rate

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Fujitsu RS-232

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scann er's baud rate to match the
baud rate 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

Baud Rate 4800

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Baud Rate (continued)

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

Baud Rate 57,600

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

•

Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on dat a, 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.

•

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

•

Select None when no parity bit is required.

Odd

Mark

Even

Space

*None

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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 digital scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.

7-Bit

*8-Bit

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Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of
received characters is verified against the parity parameter selec te d above.

*Check For Received Errors

Do Not Check For Received Errors

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

•

When the CTS line is de-asserted, the digital scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to 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 not asserted, the digit al scanner sounds a tra nsmit error,
and discards the data.

•

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

•

The host should respond by negating CTS. The digital scanner checks for a de-asserte d CTS upo n the next
transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is deasserted for more than 50 ms
between characters, the transmission is aborted, the digital scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is
discarded.

If the above communication sequence fails, the digital scanner issues an error indication. In this case, the data is
lost and must be rescanned.

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

NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.

•

None: Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.

•

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

•

RTS/CTS Option 1: When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the digital scanner asserts RTS before

transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission i s
complete.

•

RTS/CTS Option 2: When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).

However, the digital scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted
within Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards
the data.

•

RTS/CTS Option 3: When Option 3 is selected, the digital scanner asserts RTS prior to any data

transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The digit al scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out
(default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the digital scanner issues an error
indication and discards the data. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.

Hardware Handshaking (continued)

*None

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Standard RTS/CTS

RTS/CTS Option 1

RTS/CTS Option 3

RTS/CTS Option 2

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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 host.

•

ACK/NAK: When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the digital scanner expects either an ACK or

NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the digital scanner tra nsmits the same dat a again and
waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempt s to send d ata wh en NAKs are rece ived, the
digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

The digital scanner waits up to the pro grammable Host Serial Response T im e-out to receive an ACK or NAK.
If the digital 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.

•

ENQ: hen this option is selected, the digital scanner waits for an ENQ char act er fro m th e hos t befo re

transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the digital 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.

•

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.

•

XON/XOFF: An XOFF character turns the digital scanner transmission off until the digital scanner receives

an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:

• XOFF is received before the digital scanner has data to send. When the digital 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 digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

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