Symbol DS3578 Product Reference Manual

DS3578 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS3578 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

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Revision B

March 2015

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

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-05 Rev A 12/2014 Zebra Rebranding

-05 Rev B 3/2015 Zebra Rebranding

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- UID bar codes

- DPM.

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Table of Contents

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

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

About This Guide

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

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xv

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xvi

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

Service Information........................................................................................................ xvii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting STB3508/3578 Cradle ................................................................... 1-4

Connecting FLB3508/3578 Cradle .................................................................... 1-5

Changing the Host Interface ............................................................................. 1-5

Supplying Power to the Cradle ............................................................................... 1-6

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power ........................................................ 1-6

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

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

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

Removing the Battery ............................................................................................. 1-8

Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle ................................................................. 1-8

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

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

Sending Data to the Host Computer ............................................................................. 1-10

Pairing ..................................................................................................................... 1-10

Lost Connection to Host .......................................................................................... 1-10

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

Radio Communications ................................................................................................. 1-10

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Chapter 2: Scanning

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

Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2-1

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

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

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

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................ 2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: Radio Communications

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

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

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................ 4-1

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults ................................................................. 4-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions .......................................................................................... 4-3

Radio Communications Host Types ............................................................................. 4-4

Bluetooth Technology Profile Support .......................................................................... 4-6

Master/Slave Set Up ............................................................................................... 4-6

Master ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Slave ................................................................................................................. 4-6

Bluetooth Friendly Name ........................................................................................ 4-7

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................. 4-7

HID Host Parameters .................................................................................................... 4-8

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ...................................................... 4-9

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay .............................................................................. 4-11

HID CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................ 4-11

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................ 4-12

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 4-12

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution .............................................................................. 4-13

HID Function Key Mapping ..................................................................................... 4-13

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 4-14

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 4-14

Auto-reconnect Feature ................................................................................................ 4-15

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ....................................................................... 4-15

Reconnect Attempt Interval ..................................................................................... 4-16

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode ..................... 4-18

Out of Range Indicator .................................................................................................. 4-19

Scanner(s) to Cradle Support ....................................................................................... 4-20

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................ 4-20

Point-to-Point Communication .......................................................................... 4-20

Multipoint-to-Point Communication ................................................................... 4-20

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) ............................................................... 4-21

Pairing ..................................................................................................................... 4-21

Pairing Modes ................................................................................................... 4-22

Lock Override .................................................................................................... 4-22

Pairing Methods ................................................................................................ 4-23

Unpairing ........................................................................................................... 4-23

Pairing Bar Code Format ........................................................................................ 4-24

Pairing Bar Code Example ................................................................................ 4-24

Connection Maintenance Interval ............................................................................ 4-24

Considerations .................................................................................................. 4-25

Bluetooth Security ......................................................................................................... 4-27

Authentication ......................................................................................................... 4-27

PIN Code ................................................................................................................. 4-28

Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................ 4-28

Encryption ............................................................................................................... 4-29

Chapter 5: User Preferences

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

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

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

User Preferences Default Parameters .......................................................................... 5-2

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 5-4

Default Parameters ................................................................................................. 5-4

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 5-5

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 5-6

Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 5-7

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 5-7

Pager Motor Actuation After Good Decode ............................................................. 5-8

Beep on Insertion .................................................................................................... 5-8

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode ..................................................................... 5-9

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 5-10

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-10

DPM Scanning ........................................................................................................ 5-11

Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................... 5-12

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 5-13

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 5-14

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 5-15

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 5-17

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 5-17

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 5-18

Batch Mode ............................................................................................................. 5-19

Modes of Operation ........................................................................................... 5-19

UID Parsing ............................................................................................................. 5-21

UID Parsing Output ........................................................................................... 5-22

UID Error Mode Options .................................................................................... 5-23

Sample ADF Rule for UID ................................................................................. 5-24

UID Sample Bar Codes ..................................................................................... 5-25

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Chapter 6: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

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

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters .......................................................................... 6-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ....................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

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

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

RS-232 Default Parameters .......................................................................................... 7-3

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

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

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

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

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 7-10

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 7-11

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-11

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

None ................................................................................................................. 7-12

Standard RTS/CTS ........................................................................................... 7-12

RTS/CTS Option 1 ............................................................................................ 7-13

RTS/CTS Option 2 ............................................................................................ 7-13

RTS/CTS Option 3 ............................................................................................ 7-13

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

None ................................................................................................................. 7-14

ACK/NAK .......................................................................................................... 7-14

ENQ .................................................................................................................. 7-15

ACK/NAK with ENQ .......................................................................................... 7-15

XON/XOFF ........................................................................................................ 7-15

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

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

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

Point-to-Point Mode Only .................................................................................. 7-17

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

Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................ 7-19

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Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-20

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

Chapter 8: USB Interface

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

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

USB Default Parameters ............................................................................................... 8-4

USB Host Parameters ................................................................................................... 8-5

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 8-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ..................................................... 8-6

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

USB Caps Lock Override ........................................................................................ 8-9

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 8-9

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 8-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 8-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 8-11

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 8-11

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 8-12

USB ASCII Character Set ............................................................................................. 8-13

Chapter 9: IBM 468X/469X Interface

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

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

IBM Default Parameters ................................................................................................ 9-3

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

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

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 9-4

Chapter 10: Symbologies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 10-14

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

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

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

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................. 10-16

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

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

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

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 10-18

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

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 10-19

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 10-21

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 10-21

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 10-22

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-22

Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-22

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

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 10-24

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 10-25

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................... 10-26

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

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 10-27

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-27

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 10-27

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 10-28

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 10-28

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-29

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-30

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

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-31

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

Buffer Data ........................................................................................................ 10-32

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

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 10-33

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 10-41

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-41

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-41

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

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

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

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 10-45

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-45

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 10-45

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

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

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

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 10-49

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

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

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

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

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................... 10-51

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

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 10-52

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

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

Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................. 10-53

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

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-54

Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy ....................................................................................... 10-55

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................... 10-55

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 10-56

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

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

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

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

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-59

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

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-60

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

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

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

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

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

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

GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................... 10-64

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 10-64

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

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 10-65

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

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 10-65

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 10-66

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 10-66

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 10-67

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................ 10-68

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................... 10-68

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 10-69

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 10-69

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 10-69

Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................ 10-70

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 10-71

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 10-71

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 10-72

QR Code ................................................................................................................. 10-72

QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 10-73

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MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 10-73

Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 10-74

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 10-74

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

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 10-75

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 10-75

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 10-75

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 10-76

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 10-77

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 10-78

Chapter 11: 123Scan2

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

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

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

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ........................................................ 11-2

Chapter 12: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 12-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 12-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 12-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 12-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 12-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 12-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 12-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 12-5

ADF Bar Codes ............................................................................................................. 12-6

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 12-8

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 12-8

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 12-8

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 12-8

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 12-9

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 12-9

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 12-10

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 12-11

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 12-11

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 12-18

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 12-22

Specific String at Start ...................................................................................... 12-22

Specific String, Any Location ............................................................................ 12-23

Specific String Search ....................................................................................... 12-23

Any Message OK .............................................................................................. 12-23

Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................... 12-24

Rule Belongs To Set ......................................................................................... 12-26

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 12-27

Send Data ............................................................................................................... 12-27

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Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 12-30

Move Cursor ........................................................................................................... 12-31

Move Cursor (continued) .................................................................................. 12-32

Send Pause ...................................................................................................... 12-32

Skip Ahead ........................................................................................................ 12-33

Skip Back ......................................................................................................... 12-35

Send Preset Value ............................................................................................ 12-36

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 12-37

Remove All Spaces ........................................................................................... 12-37

Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................ 12-37

Stop Space Removal ........................................................................................ 12-37

Remove Leading Zeros ..................................................................................... 12-37

Stop Zero Removal ........................................................................................... 12-37

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 12-38

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 12-43

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 12-48

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 12-49

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 12-49

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 12-54

Send ALT Characters ....................................................................................... 12-68

Send Keypad Characters .................................................................................. 12-73

Send Function Key ............................................................................................ 12-78

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 12-85

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 12-86

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 12-91

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 12-93

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

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

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

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

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

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

UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................................... C-2

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

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

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

Trioptic Code 39 ........................................................................................................... C-3

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

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

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-4

Codabar ........................................................................................................................ C-4

MSI ............................................................................................................................... C-4

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

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PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-5

Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... C-5

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-5

QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-6

US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-6

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-6

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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

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

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

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

Appendix E: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... E-1

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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS3578 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the scanner.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

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

•

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

scanner.

•

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

troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information a bout the modes of opera tion and features a vailable

for wireless communication between scanners, cradles and hosts, and also includes the parameters
necessary to configure the scanner.

•

Chapter 5, User Preferences describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar

codes for selecting these features for the scanner. It also includes commonly used bar codes to customize
how data is transmitted to the host device.

•

Chapter 6, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scan ne r fo r key bo a rd wedge

operation.

•

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

•

Chapter 8, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.

•

Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X/469X

POS systems.

•

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

selecting these features.

•

Chapter 11, 123Scan2 provides information on the PC-based scanner configuration tool 123Scan2.

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*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

•

Chapter 12, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data befo re transmitting

to the host.

•

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

defaults.

•

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

and keyboard maps.

•

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

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

numeric values.

•

Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes includes the alpha numer ic bar codes to scan for p a rameter s requir ing

alphanumeric values.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen or window.

•

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.

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

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

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

occur.

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

Related Documents

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DS3578 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-111604-xx) provides general information to help the user get started with
the scanner, including basic setup and operation instructions.

•

STB3508/3578 Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-93912-xx) provides information on inst alling and
operating STB3508/3578 cradles.

•

FLB3508/3578 Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-94604-xx) provides information on installing and
operating FLB3508/3578 cradles.

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

Service Information

About This Guide xvii

injury may occur.

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:

http://www.zebra.com/support.

.
When contacting the Zebra Global Customer Support Center, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number.
Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Global Customer Support Center, you may need to return your

equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred
during shipment if the approved shipping cont ainer is not used. Shipp ing the unit s improper ly can possib ly void the
warranty.

If you purchased your product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Scan Trigger

Scan Window

LED

Indicators

Tether Plate

Introduction

The DS3578 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best
value in a lightweight laser scanner, ensuring comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

DS3578 Scanner

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

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host.

•

Keyboard wedge connection to a host, where scanned data is interpreted as keystrokes. The following

international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North American, German, French,

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

•

IBM® 468X/469X hosts.

•

USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface

type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar codes. The following international

keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian,

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

•

Synapse capability, which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse cable and

Synapse adapter cable. The scanner autodetects the Synapse interface.

•

Configuration via 123Scan2.

Unpacking the Scanner

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was d amaged in transit, cont act the
Zebra Global Customer Support Center. See page xvii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the
approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

The Cradle

The cradles serve as a stand and charger for the DS3578 cord less scanner. Some models also provide a host
communication interface. There are four versions of the cradle:

•

The STB3508 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS3578 cordless

scanner. An externa l power supply or a powered host cable charges the scanner.

•

The STB3578 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS3578 cordless

scanner This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and

sending that data to the host through an attached cable. An external power supply or a powered host cable

charges the scanner.

•

The FLB3508 cordless cradle charges the DS3578 cordless scanner. The cradle attaches to a mounting

bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklif t surface. A port able po wer supply on

the forklift provides power to the cradle.

•

The FLB3578 cordless cradle charges the DS3578 cordless scanner, and provides host communication by

receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable.

The cradle attaches to a mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklift

surface. A portable power supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.
DO NOT use these cradles with LS3478 and DS3478 scanners. Likewise, DO NOT use cradles designed for the

LS3478 and DS3478 to charge or provide communication for LS3578 and DS3578 scanners.

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

Communications.

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

Cradle Parts

Mounting
Screw Hole

Mounting

Screw Hole

Pairing
Bar Code

Mounting
Screw Hole

Latch

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

LED

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

Cradle Front View

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Rubber Feet

(STB3508/3578 Only)

Mounting Screw Hole

Mounting Screw Hole

Power Cable Groove

Power Port

Host Port

Host Cable Groove

Mounting Screw Hole

Converter Knob

Cable Hook

Figure 1-3

Connecting the Cradle

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

Connecting STB3508/3578 Cradle

1. Insert the interface cable into the cradle's host port. See Figure 1-4.

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host.

3. If necessary, connect the power supply to the cradle's power port (if the interface requires, or to allow fast

4. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if necessary.

5. If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into

6. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code on the cradle.

7. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host

Cradle Back View

charging of the scanner).

their respective cable grooves.

chapter.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Host Port

Power Port

Figure 1-4

Connecting the Cables to the Cradle

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

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

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

Connecting FLB3508/3578 Cradle

1. Insert the interface cable from the host computer into the cradle's host port. See Figure 1-4.

2. Connect the forklift power supply to the cradle's power port, if applicable.

3. Optionally, thread the host cable over the cable hook and run the host and power cables into their respective

cable grooves, or use cable ties to secure them to the mounting plate after attaching it to the cradle . For more
information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

4. Pair the scanner with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code on the cradle.

5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host

chapter.

Changing the Host Interface

To connect to a different host, or to the same host using a different cable:

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle, if used.

2. Disconnect the interface cable from the host.

3. Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the existing host.

4. Reconnect the power supply, if required.

5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host

chapter.

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Synapse adapter cable

To cradle

Synapse Smart Cable

To host

CAUTION If the scanner does not recognize the host, disconnect the power supply, then reconnect after

connecting the host cable.

Supplying Power to the Cradle

The cradle receives power from one of two sources:

•

An external power supply.

•

When connected to the host through an interface cable that supplies power.
The cradle detects whether the host or the external supply is supplying power. It always draws power from the

external supply when available, regardless of the presence of power from a host.

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power

When the cradle is connected to the host via the USB interface, the USB port can power the cradle so that an
external power supply is not necessary. Note that powering from a USB host charges the scanner at a slower rate
than when charging from an external power supply.

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

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

Zebra’s Synapse Smart Cables enable in terfacing to a va riety of host s. The appro priate Synap se ca ble detect s the
host.

Figure 1-5

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

Cradle on page 1-5.

Synapse Cable Connection

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.

Mounting the Cradle

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

Inserting the Battery

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

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

to release the latch.

2. Lift the latch.

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

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

chamber.

Getting Started 1 - 7

Figure 1-6

5. Close the latch.

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

clockwise to lock the latch in place.

Inserting the Battery

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Removing the Battery

To remove the battery:

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

to release the latch.

2. Lift the latch.

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

Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle

For best performance, fully charge the scanner battery before using the scanner for the first time. To charge the
scanner battery , place the scanner in the cradle (see In serting the Scanner in the Cradle on p a ge 1-9) . The battery
begins charging when the scanner LED indicator starts flashing green. A complete charge of a fully discharged
battery can take up to four hours using external power and up to 10 hours using the interface cable.

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

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

Scanner Charging LED

The scanner’s green LED indicates charging activity (see Table 2-2 on page 2-4). If the scanner is charging in fast
mode (non-bus powered mode), the green LED blinks at a fast rate. If the scanner is charging in slow mode
(bus-powered mode), the LED blinks at a slow rate.

If the scanner’s red LED begins flashing, indicating a charging problem, remove the scanner from the cradle and
replace the battery. If the red LED continues flashing, contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center.

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

To insert the scanner in the cradle:

1. Insert the scanner into the cradle top first.

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

Getting Started 1 - 9

Figure 1-7

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

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Sending Data to the Host Computer

The cradle receives data from the scanner via a wireless radio con nection and transmit s it to th e host computer via
the host cable. The scanner and cradle must be paired for successful wireless communication.

Pairing

Pairing registers a scanner to the cradle such that the scanner and cradle can exchange information. The
STB3578 and FLB3578 operate in two modes: Point-to-Point and Multipoint-to-Point. In Point-to-Point mode, pair
the scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if pairing on insertion is enabled), or by scanning the
pairing bar code. In Multipoint-to-Point mode, you can pair up to three scanners to one cradle. To use this feature,
scan the multipoint bar code in Multipoint-to-Point Communication on page 4-20.

The cradle includes pairing bar codes on both it s front and back. To pair the scanner with the cradle, scan a pairing
bar code. A high-low-high-low beep sequence followed by a low-high beep sequence indicates successful pairing
and connection to the remote device. A long low, long high beep sequence indicates unsuccessful pairing.

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

Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

Lost Connection to Host

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

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2. Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3. Wait three seconds.

4. Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5. Reconnect the power supply to the cradle, if the host requires.

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

Configuring the Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan

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

See Chapter 11, 123Scan2 to configure the scanner using this configuration program. 123Scan
file.

2

configuration program to configure the scanner. See Chapter 5,

2

includes a help

Radio Communications

The scanner can communicate with remote devices via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, or by pairing with a
cradle. For radio communication parameters, detailed information about operational modes, Bluetooth Technology
Profile Support and pairing, see Chapter 4, Radio Communications.

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general scanning instructions and tips,
and decode zone diagrams.

Beeper Definitions

The scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status. Table 2-1 defines beep
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

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

Low beep The scanner detects power when inserted into a cradle.

Low-high-low-high beeps Out of memory - the scanner cannot store the new bar code data.

Four short high beeps Low battery indication.
Five long low beeps Conversion or format error.

Standard Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

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

Note: This feature can be disabled.

The scanner was inserted in an incompatible/older cradle.

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Table 2-1

Wireless Operation

Short low-high beeps Scanner has paired with the cradle.
Short high-low beeps Scanner has unpaired with the cradle.

Long low-long high beeps Unsuccessful pairing attempt. See

Long low-long high-long low-long high
beeps

Four long low beeps 1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The

Standard Beepe r Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a
disconnect beep sequence sounds immediately after scanning a
bar code, check the host device to determine if it received the
transmitted data. The scanner may have transmitted the last bar
code scanned after losing the connection.

page 4-15

Remote device rejected connection attempt, possibly due to an
attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with the
maximum number of scanners.

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

2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges
receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this
transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have
been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of
transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the
bar code.

.

Auto-reconnect Feature on

Five high beeps Emitted every 5 seconds while a reconnection attempt is in

progress. See

Parameter Menu Scanning

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

scanned. Scanner remains in program mode.

Short high-short low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar

codes.

Short high-short low-short high-short low
beeps

Long low-long high-long low-long high
beeps

ADF Programming Normal Data Entry

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

High-high beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the

Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

Out of host parameter storage space. See

page 5-4

bar code.

Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15

.

.

Cancel

Default Parameters on

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

High-low-high-low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.
High-low-low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering

Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
Low-high-high beeps All rules have been deleted.
Short low-short high-short low-short high

beeps

ADF Programming Error Indications

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

Low-high-low beeps ADF transmit error. Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited

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

Standard Beepe r Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

rule.

Out of host ADF parameter storage space. See

Parameters on page 5-4

rule again. (It is not necessary to re-enter the current rule.)
A DS3578 scanner was inserted into an STB3478 cradle.

because of an error or the user asked to exit rule entry.

All previously entered criteria and actions are retained. Criteria or
action list is too long for a rule.

.

Default

Host Specific

USB Only

Four high beeps The scanner did not complete initialization. Wait several seconds

and scan again.

Short low-short medium-short high
beeps (power-up sequence)

Short low-short medium-short high
beeps (power-up sequence) occur
more than once

RS-232 only

High-high-high-low beeps RS-232 receive error.
High beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled

The scanner scanned a USB device type. The scanner must
establish communication with the bus before it can operate at the
highest power level.

The USB bus may cause power to the scanner to cycle on and off
more than once. This is normal and usually happens when the
host PC cold boots.

(Point-to-Point mode only).

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LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate its status, and the cradle’s LED
indicates charge and communication status. Table 2-2 explains scanner LED sequences, and Table 2-3 explains
cradle LED sequences.

Table 2-2

Standard Use

Off No power is applied to the scanner (battery is discharged or removed);

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red A data transmission error, scanner malfunction, or the DS3578 scanner was

Charging Use

Green Slow Flash The scanner charges at the slow rate (used when a host cable powers the

Green Fast Flash The scanner charges at the fast rate (used when an external power supply

Red flash Charging problem. Contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center.

Red and green flash Temperature fault. Move the cradle to a location where the temperature is

Scanner LED Status Indications

LED Indication

scanner is in low power and ready to scan.

inserted into an STB3478 cradle.

cradle).

powers the cradle).

The DS3578 scanner was inserted into an STB3478 cradle.

o

0

- 40o C; optimal charging temperature is 5o - 35o C.

Table 2-3

Flashing Green The cradle is externally powered with a USB host interface that has

Flashing Red Transmission error, or you inserted an DS3478 scanner into the STB3578

Cradle LED Status Indications

LED Indication

suspended the cradle. The cradle is no longer connected to the scanner bu t
the cradle can charge the scanner. Scan the pairing bar code to re-pair the
scanner.

cradle.

Scanning

Install and program the digital scanner (see Chapter 1, Getting Started). For assistance, contact the local supplier
or the Zebra Global Customer Support Center.

1. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.

Scanning 2 - 5

Figure 2-1

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

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

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Aiming

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code within
its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-7 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner
and a bar code.

Figure 2-2

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

Imager Aiming Pattern

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1D bar code symbol

2D bar code symbol

2D dot peen DPM symbol

Aiming Pattern

0123 45

0123 45

0123 45

0123 45

To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is
within the rectangular area formed by the cross pattern.

Figure 2-3

Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Pattern

NOTE Scanning Direct Part Mark (DPM) bar codes with the DS3578-DP20005WR digital scanner: Due to the

reflective nature of some surfaces used with DPM bar codes (see Figure 2-3), it may be necessary to tilt
the scanner at an angle relative to the target (Zebra recommends 25-45 degrees). For example, when
scanning a 15 mil dot peen Datamatrix bar code marked on an aluminum surface with the
DS3578-DP20005WR, present the target between two and three inches from the nose of the scanner, and
tilt the scanner at a 30 degree angle.

When scanning standard (non-DPM) bar codes with any configuration of the DS3578 digital scanner,
follow the standard aiming instructions described in Aiming on page 2-5.

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top
examples in Figure 2-4 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 2-4

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

Decode Ranges

Scanning 2 - 7

Table 2-4

Paper Label English Metric English Metric

Code 39 - 3 mil N/A N/A 1.10" - 1.60" 2.79 - 4.06 cm
Code 39 - 4 mil 2.60" - 4.50" 6.60 - 11.43 cm Contact - 3.5" Contact - 8.89 cm
Code 39 - 5 mil 1.00" - 6.30" 2.54 - 16.00 cm Contact - 4.2" Contact - 10.67 cm
Code 39 - 7.5 mil Contact - 10.10" Contact - 25.65 cm Contact - 5.4" Contact - 13.72 cm
Code 39 - 20 mil 1.00" - 20.90" 2.54 - 53.09 cm 1.10" - 9.20" 2.79 - 23.37 cm
100% UPC - 13 mil 0.90" - 15.10" 2.29 - 38.35 cm 0.80" - 6.20" 2.03 - 15.75 cm
PDF417 - 6.67 mil 2.70" - 6.10" 6.86 - 15.49 cm Contact - 3.70" Contact - 9.40 cm
PDF417 - 10 mil 0.40" - 9.30" 1.02 - 23.62 cm Contact - 4.50" Contact - 11.43 cm
PDF417 - 15 mil 3.30" - 14.80" 8.38 - 37.59 cm 3.20" - 5.60" 8.13 - 14.22 cm
Data Matrix - 4 mil N/A N/A 1.00" - 2.10" 2.54 - 5.33 cm
Data Matrix - 5 mil N/A N/A 0.40" - 2.70" 1.02 - 6.86 cm
Data Matrix - 7.5 mil 2.10" - 5.50" 5.33 - 13.97 cm Contact - 3.50" Contact - 8.89 cm

DS3578 Series Decode Zones

Label Density DS3578-SR DS3578-HD/DS3578-DP

Data Matrix - 10 mil 1.10" - 7.10" 2.79 - 18.03 cm Contact - 4.40" Contact - 11.18 cm
QR Code - 4 mil N/A N/A 1.10 - 1.40" 2.79 - 3.56 cm
QR Code - 5 mil N/A N/A 0.50" - 2.20" 1.27 - 5.59 cm
QR Code - 7.5 mil N/A N/A Contact - 3.30" Contact - 8.38 cm
QR Code - 10 mil 1.50" - 6.10" 3.81 - 15.49 cm Contact - 4.00" Contact - 10.16 cm

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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical
Specifications

Introduction

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

Maintenance

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

•

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

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

•

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

Battery Maintenance

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

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

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

Nothing happens when scan
trigger is pressed.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

No power to the scanner. Check battery.

Ensure that end cap to battery chamber is
secured.

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

IBM-468x mode, enable the scanner via the host

the Zebra Global

(see

page xvii

) for

for test

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

Scanner is not programmed
for the correct bar code
type.

Bar code symbol is
unreadable.

interface. Otherwise, call
Customer Support Center
contact information).

Assert CTS line.

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

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

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes

Scanner emits four short high
beeps.

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

Bar code is out of range of
the scanner.

Battery is low. Charge the battery. See

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

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

Move scanner closer to or further from bar code.

Battery in the Cradle on page 1-8

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

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

Charging the Scanner

.

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

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

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

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Incorrect host interface
cable is used.

Interface/power cables to
cradle are loose.

Scanner is not paired to a
cradle.

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

detected.
Cradle has not completed

USB initialization.
Scanner not paired to

host-connected cradle.
Cradle not programmed for

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

Ensure that correct host interface cable is used.

Ensure all cable connections are secure.

Scan the
connected to the host that is to receive data.

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

Wait several seconds and scan again.

Pair the scanner to the cradle (using
code on the cradle).

Check scanner host parameters or edit options.

PAIR

bar code on the cradle that is

PAIR

bar

Five long low beeps sound
after a bar code is decoded

Scanned data is incorrectly
displayed on the host.

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

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

Cradle has lost connection
to host.

A conversion error or format
error has been detected.

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

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

Input error or
code was scanned.

Cancel

bar

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

Ensure the scanner’s conversion parameters are
properly configured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Table 3-1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

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

Cradle does not work after
following installation
procedures.

Out of ADF parameter
storage space.

Out of Synapse parameter
storage space.

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

Cradle is not receiving
power.

Cable connections are not
secure.

The scanner is not inserted
properly in the cradle.

Cradle is not properly
connected to the host.

Erase all rules and re-program with shorter rules.

Scan

Set Synapse Defaults

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

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

Check system power.

Reinsert cables properly.

Reinsert scanner.

Check that host settings are correct, and connect
the cradle to the appropriate port on the host.

Battery does not charge. Cradle is outside the

charging temperature range.

NOTE If problems still occur, contact the distributor or the Zebra Global Customer Support Center. See page xvii

for contact information.

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

Technical Specifications

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristi cs

Dimensions:

Weight 14.6 oz (414 grams)

Performance Characteristics

Yaw Tolerance ± 60º from nominal
Pitch Tolerance ± 65º from nominal
Roll Tolerance 360º from nominal
Laser 650nm laser diode
ESD 15 kV air discharge

Radio Bluetooth, Class 2, Version 1.2, Serial Port & HID Profiles

Technical Specifications - Scanner

Item Description

Height
Width
Depth

7.34 in. (18.65 cm)

4.82 in. (12.25 cm)

2.93 in. (7.43 cm)

8 kV contact discharge

2.402 to 2.480 GHz Adaptive Frequency Hopping
(co-existence with 802.11 wireless networks)

Data rate: 720 kbps
Beeper Tone User-selectable: Three tones
Minimum Element Width 5 mil (0.127 mm)

Symbology Decode Capability

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

plus supplementals, ISBN (Bookland), ISSN, Coupon Code),

Code 39 (Standard, Full ASCII, Trioptic), Code 128 (Standard,

Full ASCII, UCC/EAN-128, ISBT-128 Concatenated), Code 93,

Codabar/NW7, Code 11 (Standard, Matrix 2 of 5), MSI Plessey, I

2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5 / ITF, Discrete 2 of 5, IATA, Chinese 2 of

5), GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked

Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked,

Inverse), Base 32 (Italian Pharmacode)
PDF417 (and variants) PDF417 (Standard, Macro), MicroPDF417 (Standard, Macro),

Composite Codes (CC-A, CC-B, CC-C)
Postal U.S. Postnet, U.S. Planet, U.K. Postal, Japan Postal, Australian

Postal, Dutch Postal, 4State Postal

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Table 3-2

Technical Specifications - Scanner (Continued)

Item Description

DPM Marks
(DPM unit only)

Datamatrix marks applied by dot -peening. All supported barcode

types listed above marked by laser etching, chemical etching, ink

marking, molding, stamping or casting methods on surfaces such

as including metal, plastic, rubber or glass
2D TLC-39, Aztec (Standard, Inverse), MaxiCode, DataMatrix/ECC

200 (Standard, Inverse), QR Code (Standard, Inverse, Micro)
IUID Support Supports IUID parsing. The ability to read and separate IUID

fields per application requirements
Typical Working Distance See

Decode Ranges on page 2-7

Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured at 650 nm.
Motion Tolerances Horizontal Velocity: 5 in. (12.7 cm) per second
Interfaces Supported Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB, IBM 468X/469X, Synapse,

123Scan

2

User Environment

Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)

ideal
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Ambient Light Immunity

Indoor:
Outdoor:

450 Ft Candles (4,842 Lux)

8,000 Ft Candles (86,080 Lux)
Durability 6.5 ft (2.0 m) drops to concrete;

5 ft (1.5 m) at -4° F (-20° C)

Regulatory

RoHS Compliance with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC
Electrical Safety Certified Pending to UL1950, CSA C22.2 No.950.

EN60950/IC950
Laser Classifications IEC 825-1 Class 2
EMI FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B European Union EMC

Directive, Australian SMA, Taiwan EMC, Japan

VCCI/MITI/Dentori
Input Transient Protection IEC 1000-4-(2,3,4,5,6,11)

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Table 3-3

Power Requirements 4.75 - 14.0 VDC
Typical Current Draw
Not Charging: 35 mA @ 5V

Fast Rate Charge: 850 mA @ 5V

Slow Rate Charge: 400 mA @ 5V

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

Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal

Technical Specifications - Cradles

Item

STB3508 and FLB3508 STB3578 and FLB3578

45 mA @ 9V

610 mA @ 9V

275 mA @ 9V

Description

80 mA @ 5V
85 mA @ 9V

920 mA @ 5V
655 mA @ 9V

440 mA @ 5V
310 mA @ 9V

IBM 468X/469X, Synapse

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

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

Height
Width
Depth

Radio N/A Bluetooth, Class 2, Version 1.2,

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

9.5 in. (24.1 cm)

4.0 in (10.2 cm)

2.9 in (7.4 cm)

Serial Port & HID Profiles

2.402 to 2.480 GHz Adaptive Frequency
Hopping (co-existence with 802.11
wireless networks)

Data rate: 720 kbps

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

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Pin 1

Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2

Scanner Signal Descriptions

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

Table 3-4

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

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

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

Cradle to Host Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

USB

Figure 3-1

The signal descriptions in Table 3-5 apply to the connector from the scanner to the cra d le an d ar e fo r re fe re nce
only .

Table 3-5

1VCC
2CRADLE_TXD
3 CRADLE_RXD
4GND

Cradle Pin Assignments

Scanner to Cradle Pin-outs

Pin Signal

Chapter 4 Radio Communications

*Disable Pair on Contacts

Feature/Option* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter provides information about the modes of op eration and fea tures available for wire less communication
between scanners, cradles and hosts. The chapter also includes the parameters necessary to configure the
scanner.

The 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 scanner 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 sequen ce . The settings a re stored in non -volat ile

memory and are preserved even when th e sca nn e r is powered down.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable with the cradle, 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 a bar code in Default Parameters on page 5-4. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

*).

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value.

Errors While Scanning

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

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Radio Communications Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists the defaults for radio communication parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the

appropriate bar code(s) provided in this chapter.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

Bluetooth Host (Host Type) Cradle Host 4-5
Bluetooth Friendly Name Scanner name and

Discoverable Mode General 4-7
Country Keyboard Types (Country Code) North American 4-9
HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay No Delay (0 msec) 4-11
CAPS Lock Override Disable 4-11
Ignore Unknown Characters Enable 4-12
Emulate Keypad Disable 4-12
Keyboard FN1 Substitution Disable 4-13
Function Key Mapping Disable 4-13
Simulated Caps Lock Disable 4-14
Convert Case No Case Conversion 4-14

Radio Communication Default Table

Parameter Default

4-7

serial number

Page

Number

Beep on Reconnect Attempt Disable 4-15
Reconnect Attempt Interval 30 sec 4-16
Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard

Emulation (HID Slave) Mode
Modes of Operation

(Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point)
Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) Enable 4-21
Pairing Modes Unlocked 4-22
Pairing on Contacts Disable 4-23
Connection Maintenance Interval 15 min 4-24

On Bar Code Data 4-18

Point-to-Point 4-20

Radio Communications 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Authentication Disable 4-27
Variable Pin Code Static 4-28
Encryption Disable 4-29

Radio Communication Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default

Wireless Beeper Definitions

When the scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or
unsuccessful operations. See Table 4-2 for beep sequences that occur during pairing operations.

Table 4-2

Short low-high beeps Scanner has paired with the cradle.
Short high-low beeps Scanner has unpaired with the cradle.

Wireless Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Page

Number

Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a
disconnect beep sequence sounds immediately after scanning a
bar code, check the host device to determine if it received the
transmitted data. The scanner may have transmitted the last bar
code scanned after losing the connection.

Long low-long high beeps Unsuccessful pairing attempt. See

page 4-15

Long low-long high-long low-long high
beeps

Four long low beeps 1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The

Five high beeps Emitted every 5 seconds while a reconnection attempt is in

Remote device rejected connection attempt, possibly due to an
attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with the
maximum number of scanners.

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

2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges
receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this
transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have
been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of
transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the
bar code.

progress. See

.

Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15

Auto-reconnect Feature on

.

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Radio Communications Host Types

To set up the scanner for communication with a cradle, or to use standard Bluetooth profiles, scan the appropriate
host type bar code below.

•

Cradle Host (default) - Select this host type for scanner(s) to cradle operation. The scanner must then be
paired to the cradle and the cradle communicates directly to the host via the host interface cable connection.

•

Serial Port Profile (Master) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page 4-6).
The scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like there’ s a serial connection. The scanne r
initiates the connection to the remote device and is the Master. Scan Serial Port Profile (Master), then scan
the PAIR bar code for the remote device. See Pairin g Bar C ode F or mat on page 4-24 for information about
creating a pairing bar code for a remote device.

•

Serial Port Profile (Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Tech nology Profile Support (see page 4-6). The
scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like there’s a serial connection. The scanner
accepts incoming connection requested from a remote device and is the Slave. Scan Serial Port Profile

(Slave) and wait for the incoming connection.

•

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support.
(See p age 4-6 for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support an d Master/Slave definition s.) The scanner connect s
to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like a keyboard. The scanner accepts incoming connection
requested from a remote device and is the slave. Scan Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) and
wait for the incoming connection.

NOTE 1.The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. For detailed information, and

HID host parameters, see HID Host Parameters on page 4-8.

2. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner
automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio
losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

Radio Communications Host Types (continued)

*Cradle Host

Serial Port Profile (Master)

Radio Communications 4 - 5

Serial Port Profile (Slave)

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave)

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Bluetooth Technology Profile Support

With Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, the cradle is not required for wireless communication. The scanner
communicates directly to the host using Bluetooth technology. The scanner support s the stan dard Blueto oth Serial
Port Profile (SPP) and HID Profiles which enable the scanner to communicate with other Bluetooth devices that
support these profiles.

•

SPP - the scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there’s a serial connection.

•

HID - the scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard.

Master/Slave Set Up

The scanner can be set up as a Master or Slave.
When the scanner is set up as a Slave, it is discoverable and connectable to other devices. When the scanner is

set up as a Master, the Bluetooth address of the remote device to which a connection is requested is required. A
pairing bar code with the remote device address must be created and scanned to attempt a connection to the
remote device. See the Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-24 for information about creating a pairing bar code.

Master

When the scanner is set up as a Master (SPP), it initiates the radio connection to a slave device. Initiating the
connection is done by scanning a pairing bar code for the remote device (see Pairing Bar Code Format on page

4-24).

Slave

When the scanner is set up as a Slave device (SPP or HID), the scanner accepts an incoming connection request
from a remote device.

NOTE The number of scanners is dependent on the host’s capability.

Radio Communications 4 - 7

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Y ou can set a meaningful na me for the scanner that appear s in the application during de vice discovery. The default
name is the scanner name followed by its serial number, e.g.,
reverts the scanner to this name; use custom defaults to maintain the user-programmed name through a Set
Defaults operation.

To set a new Bluetooth Friendly Name, scan the following bar code, then scan up to 23 characters from Appendix

E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. If the name contains less tha n 23 characters, scan End of Messag e on page E-7 after

entering the name.

NOTE If your application allows you to set a device name, this takes precedence ov er the Bluetooth Friendly

Name.

DS3578 123456789ABCDEF. Scanning Set Defaults

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Discoverable Mode

Select a discoverable mode based on the device initiating discovery:

•

Select General Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a PC.

•

Select Limited Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a mobile device (e.g., Q), and the device
does not appear in General Discoverable Mode. Note that it can take longer to discover the device in this
mode.

The device remains in Limited Discoverable Mode for 30 seconds, and green LEDs flash while in this mode.
It is then non-discoverable. To re-active Limited Discoverable Mode, press the trigger.

*General Discoverable Mode

Limited Discoverable Mode

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HID Host Parameters

The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the scanner can interact
with Bluetooth enabled hosts supporting the HID profile as a Bluetooth keyboard. Scanned data is transmitted to
the host as keystrokes.

Following are the keyboard parameters supported by the HID host.

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type.

*North American Standard Keyboards

French Windows

Radio Communications 4 - 9

German Windows

French Canadian Windows 98

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

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HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes - continued)

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

Portuguese/Brazilian Windows

Radio Communications 4 - 11

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase
the delay when the HID host requires a slower trans mission of data.

*No Delay (0 msec)

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

HID CAPS Lock Override

When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always
enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled.

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

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HID Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters is scanned, all bar code dat a is sent except for un known ch arac ters, an d no err or be ep s sound . Wh en
Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is scanned, bar codes containi ng at least one unknown

character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Emulate Keypad

When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example, ASCII A is sent
as "ALT make" 0 6 5 "ALT Break."

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

Radio Communications 4 - 13

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution

When enabled, this parameter allows replacement of any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a Key
Category and value chosen by the user . See Set FN1 Substitution V alu e on page 5-17 to set the Key Category and
Key Value.

*Disable Keyboard FN1 Substituti o n

Enable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

HID Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences. When this parameter is enabled, the keys in
bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping (see Table 8-2 on page 8-13). Table entries that do not have a
bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

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Simulated Caps Lock

When enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock
state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is don e re gar dle ss of the curre nt state of the keyboard Caps Lock
state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

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

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to LowerCase

Auto-reconnect Feature

When in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a
disconnection occurs that is due to the radio losing communication. This can happen if the scanner goes out of
range with the remote device, or if the remote device powers down. The scanner tries to reconnect for the pe riod of
time specified by the Reconnect Attempt Interval setting. During that time the green LED continues to blink.

If the auto-reconnect process fails due to page timeouts, the scanner sounds a page timeout beep (long low/long
high) and enters low power mode. The auto-reconnect process can be re-started by pulling the scanner trigger.

If the auto-reconnect process fails because the remote device rejects the connection attempt, the scanner sounds
a connection reject beep sequence (see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3) and deletes the remote pairing
address. If this happens, a pairing bar code must be scanned to attempt a new connection to the remote device.

NOTE If a bar code is scanned while the auto-reconnect sequence is in process, a transmission error beep

sequence sounds and the data is not transmitted to the host. After a connection is reestablished, normal
scanning operation returns. For error beep sequence definitions, see Beeper Definitions on page 2-1.

The scanner has memory available for storing a remote Bluetooth address for each Master mode (SPP, Cradle).
When switching between these modes, the scann e r auto matically tries to reconnect to the last device it was
connected to in that mode.

Radio Communications 4 - 15

NOTE Switching between Bluetooth host types by scanning a host type bar code (page 4-4) causes the radio to

be reset. Scanning is disabled during this time. It takes several seconds for the scanner to re-initialize the
radio at which time scanning is enabled.

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback

When a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect. While the scanner
attempts to reconnect, the green LED continues to blink. If the auto-reconnect process fails, the scanner emits a
page timeout beep (long low/long high) and stops blinking the LED. The process can be restarted by pulling the
trigger.

The Beep on Reconnect Attempt feature is disabled by default. When enabled, the scanner emits 5 short high
beeps every 5 seconds while the reconnection attempt is in progress.

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt.

*Disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

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Reconnect Attempt Interval

When a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect for the default time
interval of 30 seconds. This time interval can be changed to one of the following options:

•

30 seconds

•

1 minute

•

5 minutes

•

30 minutes

•

1 hour

•

Indefinitely.

To set the Reconnect Attempt Interval, scan one of the bar codes below

*Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Seconds

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Minute

Attempt to Reconnect for 5 Minutes

Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Minutes

Reconnect Attempt Interval (continued)

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Hour

Attempt to Reconnect Indefinitely

Radio Communications 4 - 17

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Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

In Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) mode, select a re-connect option for when the scanner loses its
connection with a remote device:

•

Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data: The scanner auto-reconnects when you scan a bar code. With this

option, a delay can occur when transmitting the first characters. The scanner sounds a decode beep upon
bar code scan, followed by a connection, a page timeout, a rejection beep, or a transmission error beep.
Select this option to optimize battery life on the scanner and mobile device. Note that auto-reconnect does
not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

•

Auto-reconnect Immediately: When the scanner loses connection, it attempts to reconnect. If a page

timeout occurs, the scanner attempts reconnect on a trigger pull. Select this optio n if the scanner’s battery life
is not an issue and you do not want a delay to occur when the first bar code is transmitted. Note that
auto-reconnect does not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

•

Disable Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode: When the scanner loses

connection, you must re-establish it manually.

*Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data

Auto-reconnect Immediately

Disable Auto-reconnect in

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

Out of Range Indicator

An out of range indicator can be set by scanning Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt on p age 4- 15 and extending
the time using the Reconnect Attempt Interval on page 4-16.

For example, with Beep on Reconnect Attempt disabled while the scanner loses radio connection when it is taken
out of range, the scanner attempts to reconnect silently during the time interval set by scanning a Reconnect
Attempt Interval.

When Beep on Reconnect Attempt is enabled, the scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seconds while the
reconnection attempt is in progress. If the Reconnect Attempt Interval is adjusted to a longer period of time, such
as 30 minutes, the scanner emits 5 high beeps e very 5 seconds for 30 minutes providing an out of range indicator.

Radio Communications 4 - 19

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Scanner(s) to Cradle Support

NOTE Customers who purchased STB3578 and/or FLB3578 cradles prior to February 1, 2010 (manufacturing

date) and plan to use them in radio communication mode with the DS3578 must download 123Scan

Chapter 11, 123Scan2) and update the scanner to the latest firmware revision.

Modes of Operation

The charging cradle with radio supports two radio communication modes of operation, allowing the scanner to
communicate wirelessly:

•

Point-to-Point

•

Multipoint-to-Point.

Point-to-Point Communication

In Point-to-Point communication mode, the cradle allows one scanner to connect to it at a time. In this mode, the
scanner is paired to the cradle either by inser tion into the cradle (i f pairing on co ntact s is enabled, page 4-23), or by
scanning the PAIR bar code on the cradle. Communication can be locked, unlocked (default), or in a lock override
state (see Pairing Modes on page 4-22). In locked mode, locking intervals must be set by scanning a connection
maintenance interval bar code beginning on page 4-24.

2

(see

To activate this mode of operation, scan Point-to-Point.

Multipoint-to-Point Communication

In Multipoint-to-Point communication mode, up to three scanners can be paired to one cra dle.
To activate this mode, the first scanner connected to the cradle must scan the Multipoint-to-Point bar code. This

mode allows a parameter broadcast (page 4-21) that clones all scanners paired to the cradle so only one scanner
needs to be programmed.

To select Point-to-Point or Multipoint-to-Point mode, scan the appropriate bar code.

Multipoint-to-Point Mode

*Point-to-Point Mode

Radio Communications 4 - 21

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

When in multipoint-to-point mode, enable Parameter Broadcast to broadcast all parameter bar codes scanned to
all other scanners in the piconet. If disabled, parameter bar codes are processed by the individual scanner only,
and the scanner ignores parameters broadcast from other scanners or from the cradle.

*Enable Parameter Broadcast

Disable Parameter Broadcast

Pairing

Pairing is the process by which a scanner initiates communication with a cradle. Scanning Multipoint-to-Point
activates multi scanner-to-cradle operatio n an d allo ws up to thr e e sca nn ers to pair to one cradle . The c radle
includes a pairing bar code.

To pair the scanner with the cradle, scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. A high/low/high/low beep sequence
indicates that the pairing bar code was decoded. When a connectio n between the cradle and scanner is
established, a low/high beep sounds.

NOTE 1. The pairing bar code that connects the scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

2. Do not scan data or parameters un ti l pairing completes.

3. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner
automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio
losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

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Pairing Modes

When operating with the cradle, two modes of pairing are supported:

•

Locked Pairing Mode - When a cradle is paired (connected) to the scanner (or to three scanners in
Multipoint-to-Point mode), any attempt to connect a different scanner, by either scanning the PAIR bar code
on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled (page 4-23), is
rejected. The currently connected scanner(s) maintain connection. In this mode, you must set a Connection

Maintenance Interval on page 4-24.

•

Unlocked Pairing Mode - Pair (connect) a new scanner to a cradle at any time by either scanning the PAIR
bar code on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled. This
unpairs the previous scanner from the cradle.

NOTE In Multipoint-to-Point mode, pairing a 4th scanner while in Unlocked mode replaces any disconnected (out

of range) scanner. However, if three scanners are actively connected to the cradle, a 4th scanner cannot
connect regardless of the pairing mode.

To set the cradle pairing mode, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Unlocked Pairing Mode

Locked Pairing Mode

Lock Override

Lock Override overrides a locked scanner base p airing an d connect s a new scanner. In Multipoint-to-Point mode,
this unpairs any disconnected (out of range) scanner first, in order to connect the new scanner.

To use Lock Override, scan the bar code below, followed by the pairing bar code on the cradle.

LockOverride

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Pairing Methods

There are two pairing methods. The default method allows the scanner and cradle to pair (connect) when the
pairing bar code on the cradle is scanned. A second method pairs the scanner and cradle when the scanner is
inserted in the cradle. To enable this feature, scan Enable Pair On Contacts below. With this feature enabled it is
not necessary to scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. If the pairing is successful, a low/high connection beep
sequence sounds a few seconds after the scanner is placed in the cradle. See Wireless Beeper Definitions on

page 4-3 for other beep sequences.

To enable or disable pairing on contacts, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Pair On Contacts

*Disable Pair on Contacts

Unpairing

Unpair the scanner from the cradle or PC/host to make the cradle available for pairing with another scanner. Scan
the bar code below to disconnect the scanner from its cradle/PC host .

An unpairing bar code is also included in the DS3578 Quick Start Guide.

Unpairing

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Paring Bar Code Content:

‘B’ or ‘LNKB’ + Bluetooth Address

B112233445566

Pairing Bar Code Format

When the scanner is configured as an SPP Master, you must create a pairing bar code for the remote Bluetooth
device to which the scanner can connect. You must know the Bluetooth address of the remote device. Pairing bar
codes are Code 128 bar codes and are formatted as follows:

<Fnc 3>Bxxxxxxxxxxxx

where:

•

B (or LNKB) is the prefix

•

xxxxxxxxxxxx represents the 12-character Bluetooth address.

Pairing Bar Code Example

If the remote device to which the scanner can connect has a Bluetooth address of 11:22:33:44:55:66, then the
pairing bar code is:

Connection Maintenance Interval

NOTE The Connection Maintenance Interval only applies in locked pairing mode (see page 4-22).

When a scanner disconnects from a cradle due to a Link Supervision Timeout, the scanner immediately attempts
to reconnect to the cradle for 30 seconds. If the auto-reconnect process fails, it can be restarted by pulling the
scanner trigger.

To guarantee that a disconnected scanner can reconnect when it comes back in range, the cradle re serves the
connection for that scanner for a period of time defined by the Connection Main tenance Interval. If the cradle is
supporting the maximum three scanners and one scanner disconnects, a fourth scanner cannot pair to the cradle
during this interval. To connect another scanner, either wait until the connection maintenance interval expires then
scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle with the new scanner; or scan Lock Override (page 4-22) with the new
scanner then scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle.

NOTE When the cradle supports the maximum three scanners, it stores the remote pairing address of each

scanner in memory regardless of the scanner condition (e.g., discharged battery). When you want to
change the scanners paired to the cradle, unpair each scanner currently connected to the cradle by
scanning the Unpairing bar code prior and reconnect each appropriate scanner by scanning the PAIR bar
code on the cradle.

Connection Maintenance Interval opt ion s ar e:

•

15 minutes

•

30 minutes

•

One hour

•

Two hours

•

Four hours

•

Eight hours

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•

24 hours

•

Indefinitely.

Considerations

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

To avoid this conflict, users who are going off-shift can scan the unpair bar code on page 4-23 to ignore the
Connection Maintenance Interval and make the connection immediately available.

To set the Connection Maintenance Interval, scan one of the bar codes below.

*Set Interval to 15 Minutes

Set Interval to 30 Minutes

Set Interval to 60 Minutes

Set Interval to 2 Hours

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Connection Maintenance Interval (continued)

Set Interval to 4 Hours

Set Interval to 8 Hours

Set Interval to 24 Hours

Set Interval to Forever

Bluetooth Security

The scanner supports Bluetooth Authentication and Encryption. Authentication can be requested by either the
remote device or the scanner. When Authentication is requested, the scanner uses its programmed PIN code to
generate a link key. The scanner stores this link key upon pairing, so you do not have to re-enter the PIN code
when moving in and out of range, switching profiles, or switching between devices (e.g., between the cradle an d
the application).

Once Authentication is complete, either device may then negotiate to enable Encryption.

NOTE A remote device can still request Authentication.

Authentication

To force Authentication with a remote device (including the cradle), scan the Enable Authentication bar code
below. To prevent the scanner from forcing Authentication, scan the Disable Authentication bar code below.

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Enable Authentication

*Disable Authentication

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PIN Code

To set the PIN code (e.g., password) on the scanner, scan the bar code below followed by five alphanumeric
programming bar codes from Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. The default PIN code is 12345.

If the scanner communicates with a cradle with security enabled, synchronize the PIN codes on the scanner and
cradle. To achieve this, connect the scanner to the cradle when setting the PIN codes. If the scanner is not
connected to a cradle, the PIN code change only takes effect on the scanner. If security is required between the
scanner and cradle, and the PIN codes do not match, pairing fails. If the PIN codes are not synchronized,
re-synchronize them by disabling security, establishing a connection to the cradle, and then programming a new
PIN code.

Set PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

The default PIN code is the user-programmed Static PIN Code. Typically, however, HID connections require
entering a Variable PIN Code. If, when attempting connection, the application presents a text box that includes a
PIN, scan the Variable PIN Code bar code, then re-attempt connection. When you hear a beep indicating the
scanner is waiting for an alphanumeric entry, enter the provided variable PIN using the Alphanu meric Keyboard on

page E-1, then scan End of Message on page E-7 if the code is less than 16 characters. The scanner discard s the

variable PIN code after connection.

*Static PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

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Encryption

NOTE Authentication must be performed before Encryption can take effect.

To set up the scanner for enabling Encryption, scan Enable Encryption. To prevent the scanner from enabling
Encryption, scan Disable Encryption. When enabled, the radio encrypts data

Enable Encryption

.

* Disable Encryption

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Chapter 5 User Preferences

*High Frequency

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

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

The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 5-2 (also see Appendix

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

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

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

cradle, which is connected to the host through one of several interfaces (see Pairing on page 1-10 and the
applicable host interface chapter). Each cradle can pair with up to four scanners.

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

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

To return all features to their default values, scan a Default Parameters bar code on page 5-4. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

*).

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan
the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 5-5. The scanner issues a fast warble
beep and the LED turns green, indicating a successful parameter entry.

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

Errors While Scanning

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

User Preferences Default Parameters

T able 5-1 lists the default s for user preference p arameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in User Preferences on page 5-4.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

User Preferences

Default Parameters Restore Defaults 5-4
Beeper Tone Medium 5-5
Beeper Volume High 5-6
Laser On Time 3.0 sec 5-7
Beep After Good Decode Enable 5-7
Pager Motor Actuation After Good Decode Enable 5-8
Beep on Insertion Enable 5-8
Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode 1 Second 5-9
Picklist Mode Disabled Always 5-10

User Preferences Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

DPM Scanning Enable 5-11
Decoding Illumination Enable 5-10
Decode Aiming Pattern Enable 5-12
Transmit Code ID Character None 5-13

User Preferences 5 - 3

Table 5-1

Prefix Value 7013 <CR><LF> 5-14
Suffix Value 7013 <CR><LF> 5-14
Scan Data Transmission Format Data As Is 5-15
FN1 Substitution Values Set FN1 Substitution Value 5-17
Transmit “No Read” Message Disable No Read 5-17
Synapse Interface Standard Synapse Connection 5-18
Batch Mode Normal

UID Parsing Disable 5-21

User Preferences Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default

5-19

(Do Not Batch Data)

Page

Number

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User Preferences

Default Parameters

The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner’s current settings as the custom
default.

•

Restore Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows:

• If you configured custom default values (see Write to Custom Defaults), this sets the custom default

values for all parameters.

• If you did not configure custom default values, this sets the factory default values for all parameters. (For
factory default values, see Table A-1 on page A-1.)

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to eliminate all custom default values and set the scanner to

factory default values. (For factory default values, see Table A-1 on page A-1.)

•

Write to Custom Defaults - This bar code configures custom default parameters that set unique default
values for all parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to
Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults.

NOTE Scanning Restore Defaults or Set Factory Defaults unpairs the scanner with the cradle, and you must

rescan the pairing bar code.

*Restore Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

User Preferences 5 - 5

Beeper Tone

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

Low Frequency

*Medium Frequency

High Frequency

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Beeper Volume

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

Low Volume

Medium Volume

*High Volume

User Preferences 5 - 7

Laser On Time

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

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

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

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

Laser On Time

Beep After Good Decode

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

conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

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Pager Motor Actuation After Good Decode

When enabled, the digital scanne r pager motor activates (vibrates) after a good decode. Scan one of the fo llowing
bar codes to enable or disable this feature.

*Actuate Pager Motor After Good Decode

(Enable)

Do Not Actuate Pager Motor After Good Decode

(Disable)

Beep on Insertion

When a scanner is inserted into a cradle and detects power, it emits a short low beep by default. To enable or
disable beeping on insertion, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Beep on Insertion

Disable Beep on Insertion

User Preferences 5 - 9

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode

This parameter sets the time it takes the scanner to enter reduced power mode after any sca nning activity. Scan
the appropriate bar code below to set the time.

.

*1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

5 seconds

4 seconds

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Picklist Mode

Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only bar codes that are aligned within the center of the digital scanner
laser aiming pattern. Select one of the following picklist modes for the decod er:

•

Disabled Always - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled Always- Picklist mode is always enabled.

NOTE If you enabled DPM Scanning on page 5-11, disable Picklist Mode when scanning a DPM bar code.

Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.

*Disabled Always

Enabled Always

Decoding Illumination

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

Disable Decoding Illumination

User Preferences 5 - 11

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 2-3 on page 2-6 for an example of a d ot peen symbol). The DS3578-DP (DPM) reader
scans these types of symbols.

NOTE When the DS3578-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including

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

If you enable DPM Scanning, disable Picklist Mode on page 5-10 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 Data Matrix Inverse Autodetect setting
is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting
remains in effect. SeeData Matrix Inverse on page 10-71.

To configure the DS3578-DP digital scanner for DPM reading:

1. If you disabled DPM scanning in the DS3578-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning below.

2. Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure you enabled Data Matrix on page 10-71.

*Enable DPM Scanning

(01h)

Disable DPM Scanning

(00h)

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Decode Aiming Pattern

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

Disable Decode Aiming Pattern

User Preferences 5 - 13

Transmit Code ID Character

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when the scanner is decoding
more than one code type. Select a Code ID character to insert between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

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

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

Message on page 5-17, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

.

Symbol Code ID Character

*None

AIM Code ID Character

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Prefix/Suffix Values

To append a prefix or suffix to scan data for use in data editing, scan the appropriate bar code, then scan a
four-digit number (i.e., four numeric bar codes) from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that corresponds to key
codes for various terminals. For conversion information, see the ASCII Character Set tables in the appropriate host
chapter. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3 .

Scan Prefix

Scan Suffix

User Preferences 5 - 15

Scan Data Transmission Format

To change the Scan Data Transmission Format:

1. Scan the Scan Options bar code.

2. Select one of four options:

• Data As Is

• <DATA> <SUFFIX>

• <PREFIX> <DATA>

• <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>

3. Scan the Enter bar code on page 5-16.

To correct a mistake, scan the Data Format Cancel bar code on page 5-16.
To program a carriage return/enter after each bar code scanned, scan the following bar codes in order:

1. <SCAN OPTIONS>

2. <DATA> <SUFFIX>

3. Enter (on page 5-16).

.

Scan Options

*Data As Is

<DATA> <SUFFIX>

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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

.

<PREFIX> <DATA>

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>

Enter

Data Format Cancel

User Preferences 5 - 17

FN1 Substitution Values

The keyboard wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enable this to replace any
FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a defined value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).

1. To select a FN1 substitution value, scan the following bar code.

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Enter the 4-digit FN1 substitution (ASCII) value by scanning each digit in Appe ndix D, Numeric Bar Codes. See

the ASCII Character Set table for the host interface.
To correct an error or change the selection, scan CANCEL.
To enable FN1 Substitution for keyboard wedge, scan the Enable Keyboa rd Wedge FN1 Substitution bar co de on

page 6-11.

To enable FN1 Substitution for the USB HID keyboard, scan th e Enable USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution bar code
on page 8-10.

Transmit “No Read” Message

Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether or no t to transmit a “ No Read” message. When en abled, the
characters NR transmit when a bar code is not deco de d . When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing
transmits to the host.

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

for Transmit Code ID Character on page 5-13, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR
message.

Enable No Read

*Disable No Read

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Synapse Interface

The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If
connecting a scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection.
Otherwise, when using a Synapse cable, use the default setting.

To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via Synapse, use
the “Plug and Play” setting. Do not change this setting from the default if an on-board wedge host is enabled.

*Standard Synapse Connection

“Plug and Play” Synapse Connection

Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection

User Preferences 5 - 19

Batch Mode

The scanner supports three versions of batch mode. Whe n the scanner is config ured for any of the batch modes, it
attempts to store bar code data (not parameter bar codes) until transmission is initialized, or the maximum number
of bar codes are stored. When a bar code is saved succe ssfully, a good decode beep sounds and the LED flash es
green. If the scanner is unable to store a new bar code, a low/high/low/high out of memory beep sounds. (See
pages 2-1 and 2-4 for all beeper and LED definitions.)

In all modes, calculate the amount of data (number of bar codes) the scanner can store as follows:

Number of storable bar codes = 2,000 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the bar code + 3).

Modes of Operation

•

Normal (default) - Do not batch data. The scanner attempts to transmit every scanned bar code.

•

Out of Range Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when it loses its connection to a

remote device (for example, when a user holding the scanner walks out of range). Data transmission is
triggered by reestablishing the connection with the remote device (for example, when a user holding the
scanner walks back into range).

•

Standard Ba tch Mode - The scanne r st ar t s storing bar code dat a a f ter Enter Batch Mode is scanned. Data
transmission is triggered by scanning Send Batch Data.

NOTE Transmission is halted if the connection to the remote device is lost.

•

Cradle Contact Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when Ente r Ba tc h Mod e is

scanned. Data transmission is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle.

NOTE If the scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the scanner is

re-inserted in the cradle.

In all modes, transmissions are halted if the scanner is moved out of range. The scanner resumes when it is back
in range. If a bar code is scanned while batch data is transmitted it is appended to the end of the batched data;
parameter bar codes are not stored.

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Batch Mode (continued)

*Normal

Out of Range Batch Mode

Standard Batch Mode

Enter Batch Mode

Cradle Contact Batch Mode

Send Batch Data

User Preferences 5 - 21

UID Parsing

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

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

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

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

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

Enable Embedded UID Parsing to start the parsing process.

* Disable UID Parsing

Enable Embedded UID Parsing

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UID Parsing Output

When a UID successfully parses the fields shown in Table 5-2 are created. Each field is separated by a comma. If
data is missing from a field in the UID, a lone comma fills the field.

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

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

Table 5-2

Output Fields

Field Description

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

Example Output - Successful Parsed Data

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

Table 5-3

Output Fields

Field Description

1 D12345WS51-004041
2UID2
3 12345
4041
5 WS51-004
6 (no data supplied, comma filled field)
7 (no data supplied, comma filled field)
8 [)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot

User Preferences 5 - 23

UID Error Mode Options

•

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

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

•

UID Error Pass Data: Scan UID Error Pass Dat a to program the digital scanner to transmit dat a

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

•

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

to the host even when parsing fails. The digital scanner reads the
incorrectly encoded UID, assumes the host can process the data and
transmits the unformatted contents of the bar code. An error tone sounds.

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

UID Error Beep

UID Error Beep and Pass Data

UID Error Pass Data

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Sample ADF Rule for UID

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

Begin New Rule

Criterion: Parsed UID

Send Data Up to Character

Save Rule

,

(Comma)