Symbol DS4308-HCBU2100AZW User Manual

DS4308/DS4308P
DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

DS4308/DS4308P DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN000327A01

Revision A

August 2014

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Revision History

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Guide

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... xvii

Configurations................................................................................................................................. xvii

Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... xviii

Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... xix

Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ xx

Service Information......................................................................................................................... xx

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2

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

Setting Up the Digital Scanner ....................................................................................................... 1-3

Installing the Interface Cable ................................................................................................... 1-3

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................................. 1-4

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

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

Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2: Data Capture

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

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

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

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

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode - DS4308 ........................................................ 2-5

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode - DS4308P ...................................................... 2-8

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode .................................................................................................. 2-10

Aiming ...................................................................................................................................... 2-10

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 2-12

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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

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

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

General Scanner Maintenance ................................................................................................ 3-1

Healthcare Scanner Maintenance ............................................................................................ 3-1

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

Report Software Version Bar Code .......................................................................................... 3-6

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3-7

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................... 3-9

Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options

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

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

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

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ...................................................... 4-2

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

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

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 4-6

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

Direct Decode Indicator ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 4-9

Beeper Tone ............................................................................................................................ 4-10

Beeper Duration ....................................................................................................................... 4-11

Suppress Power Up Beeps ...................................................................................................... 4-11

Decode Pager Motor ................................................................................................................ 4-12

Decode Pager Motor Duration ................................................................................................. 4-12

Night Mode ............................................................................................................................... 4-14

Low Power Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4-16

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................... 4-19

Hands-Free Mode .................................................................................................................... 4-20

Hands-Free/Hand-Held Auto Switching (DS4308P Only) ........................................................ 4-20

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern .......................................................................................... 4-21

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 4-22

Hands-Free Motionless Timeout (DS4308P Only) ................................................................... 4-22

Motion Detect Range (DS4308P Only) .................................................................................... 4-23

Picklist Mode ............................................................................................................................ 4-24

Continuous Bar Code Read ..................................................................................................... 4-25

Unique Bar Code Reporting ..................................................................................................... 4-25

Decode Session Timeout ......................................................................................................... 4-26

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................. 4-26

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ....................................................................... 4-27

Fuzzy 1D Processing ............................................................................................................... 4-27

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................... 4-28

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................... 4-29

PDF Prioritization ..................................................................................................................... 4-30

PDF Prioritization Timeout ....................................................................................................... 4-30

Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................................. 4-31

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................... 4-31

Post Decode Illumination (DS4308P Only) .............................................................................. 4-32

Illumination Brightness ............................................................................................................. 4-32

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Low Light Scene Detection ...................................................................................................... 4-33

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) ................................................................ 4-34

Movement Sensitivity (DS4308P Only) .................................................................................... 4-34

Object Detection Method (DS4308P Only) .............................................................................. 4-35

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................................. 4-36

Enter Key ................................................................................................................................. 4-36

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................... 4-36

Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................................. 4-37

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................. 4-38

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................................... 4-39

Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................................. 4-40

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval .................................................................................................. 4-41

Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences

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

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

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

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 5-2

Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 5-4

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 5-4

Image Capture Illumination ...................................................................................................... 5-5

Image Capture Autoexposure .................................................................................................. 5-5

Fixed Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 5-6

Fixed Gain ................................................................................................................................ 5-6

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode .............................................................................. 5-7

Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 5-8

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 5-9

Silence Operational Mode Changes ........................................................................................ 5-9

Image Cropping ....................................................................................................................... 5-10

Crop to Pixel Addresses .......................................................................................................... 5-11

Image Size (Number of Pixels) ................................................................................................ 5-12

Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................................. 5-13

JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................... 5-13

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................. 5-14

JPEG Quality and Size Value .................................................................................................. 5-14

Image Enhancement ................................................................................................................ 5-15

Image File Format Selector ...................................................................................................... 5-16

Image Rotation ......................................................................................................................... 5-17

Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................................................ 5-18

Signature Capture .................................................................................................................... 5-19

Signature Capture File Format Selector .................................................................................. 5-20

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................. 5-21

Signature Capture Width .......................................................................................................... 5-22

Signature Capture Height ........................................................................................................ 5-22

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................................. 5-22

Video Mode Format Selector ................................................................................................... 5-23

Video View Finder .................................................................................................................... 5-23

Target Video Frame Size ......................................................................................................... 5-24

Video View Finder Image Size ................................................................................................. 5-24

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Chapter 6: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 6-2

USB Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................... 6-3

USB Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 6-5

USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 6-5

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 6-7

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

USB CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................................... 6-8

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................ 6-8

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 ......................................................................................... 6-9

Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 6-9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ......................................................................................... 6-10

Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................... 6-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 6-11

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................................. 6-11

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................... 6-12

Convert Case ........................................................................................................................... 6-12

USB Static CDC ....................................................................................................................... 6-13

Optional USB Parameters ............................................................................................................. 6-14

Ignore Beep Directive .............................................................................................................. 6-14

Ignore Bar Code Configuration Directive ................................................................................. 6-14

USB Polling Interval ................................................................................................................. 6-15

USB Fast HID .......................................................................................................................... 6-16

IBM Specification Version ........................................................................................................ 6-17

ASCII Character Set for USB ......................................................................................................... 6-18

Chapter 7: SSI Interface

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

Communications ............................................................................................................................ 7-1

SSI Transactions ........................................................................................................................... 7-3

General Data Transactions ...................................................................................................... 7-3

Transfer of Decode Data .......................................................................................................... 7-4

Communication Summary ............................................................................................................. 7-5

RTS/CTS Lines ........................................................................................................................ 7-5

ACK/NAK Option ...................................................................................................................... 7-5

Number of Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-5

Serial Response Time-out ....................................................................................................... 7-5

Retries ...................................................................................................................................... 7-5

Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Time-out, ACK/NAK Handshake .............................. 7-6

Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 7-6

Things to Remember When Using SSI Communication ................................................................ 7-6

Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI ........................................................................... 7-7

Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI .............................................................. 7-8

Command Structure ................................................................................................................. 7-8

Response Structure ................................................................................................................. 7-8

Example Transaction ............................................................................................................... 7-9

Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters ................................................................................... 7-10

SSI Host Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 7-11

Select SSI Host ........................................................................................................................ 7-11

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Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................ 7-12

Parity ........................................................................................................................................ 7-13

Check Parity ............................................................................................................................. 7-14

Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................... 7-14

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................................. 7-15

Host RTS Line State ................................................................................................................ 7-16

Decode Data Packet Format .................................................................................................... 7-16

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................... 7-17

Host Character Time-out .......................................................................................................... 7-18

Multipacket Option ................................................................................................................... 7-19

Interpacket Delay ..................................................................................................................... 7-20

Event Reporting ............................................................................................................................. 7-21

Decode Event .......................................................................................................................... 7-21

Boot Up Event .......................................................................................................................... 7-22

Parameter Event ...................................................................................................................... 7-22

Chapter 8: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................... 8-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................................... 8-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................... 8-4

RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................................. 8-6

Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................ 8-8

Parity ........................................................................................................................................ 8-9

Stop Bit Select ......................................................................................................................... 8-10

Data Bits .................................................................................................................................. 8-10

Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................................. 8-11

Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 8-11

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................................. 8-13

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................... 8-15

RTS Line State ......................................................................................................................... 8-16

Beep on <BEL> ........................................................................................................................ 8-16

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................. 8-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ....................................................................................................... 8-18

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 8-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 .................................................................................................... 8-19

Chapter 9: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ignore Beep Directive .............................................................................................................. 9-5

Ignore Bar Code Configuration Directive ................................................................................. 9-6

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Chapter 10: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ...................................................................................... 10-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................... 10-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ............................................................................................... 10-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types .................................................................................................. 10-4

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 10-4

Keystroke Delay ....................................................................................................................... 10-5

Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................................. 10-5

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ...................................................................................... 10-6

Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................... 10-6

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

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................................. 10-7

Convert Wedge Case ............................................................................................................... 10-8

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

FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................................... 10-9

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................................. 10-9

Keyboard Maps ........................................................................................................................ 10-10

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge .................................................................................... 10-11

Chapter 11: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 11-1

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 11-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults ..................................................................................................... 11-2

Enable/Disable All Code Types ..................................................................................................... 11-8

UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... 11-9

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................................. 11-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................................. 11-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ........................................................................................................... 11-10

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .................................................................................................. 11-10

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .............................................................................................. 11-11

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................ 11-11

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ................................................................................... 11-12

User-Programmable Supplementals ........................................................................................ 11-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................. 11-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .......................................................................... 11-16

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ....................................................................................................... 11-17

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................... 11-17

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................... 11-18

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 11-18

UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 11-19

UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 11-20

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................... 11-21

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ........................................................................................................ 11-22

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ...................................................................................................... 11-22

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ............................................................................................................... 11-23

Bookland ISBN Format ............................................................................................................ 11-23

UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................................. 11-24

Coupon Report ......................................................................................................................... 11-24

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ISSN EAN ................................................................................................................................ 11-25

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... 11-26

Enable/Disable Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 11-26

Set Lengths for Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 11-26

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................................. 11-28

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ......................................................................................................... 11-28

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................. 11-29

Check ISBT Table .................................................................................................................... 11-30

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ............................................................................................ 11-30

Code 128 Security Level .......................................................................................................... 11-31

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................... 11-32

Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> ........................................................................................................ 11-32

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... 11-33

Enable/Disable Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 11-33

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................. 11-33

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ................................................................................................... 11-34

Code 32 Prefix ......................................................................................................................... 11-34

Set Lengths for Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 11-35

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 11-36

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 11-36

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................................... 11-37

Code 39 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 11-38

Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................. 11-39

Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... 11-40

Enable/Disable Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 11-40

Set Lengths for Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 11-40

Code 11 ......................................................................................................................................... 11-42

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................... 11-42

Set Lengths for Code 11 .......................................................................................................... 11-42

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 11-44

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ............................................................................................... 11-45

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .................................................................................................................. 11-46

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 11-46

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 11-46

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ................................................................................................ 11-48

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit .................................................................................................... 11-49

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ....................................................................................................... 11-49

I 2 of 5 Security Level .............................................................................................................. 11-50

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone .................................................................................................... 11-51

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ..................................................................................................................... 11-52

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 11-52

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 11-52

Codabar (NW - 7) ........................................................................................................................... 11-54

Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................................... 11-54

Set Lengths for Codabar .......................................................................................................... 11-54

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................. 11-56

NOTIS Editing .......................................................................................................................... 11-56

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ............................................ 11-57

MSI ................................................................................................................................................. 11-58

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................................. 11-58

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................. 11-58

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MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................................... 11-60

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) .................................................................................................... 11-60

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ....................................................................................................... 11-61

Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ 11-62

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 11-62

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... 11-63

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 11-63

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 11-63

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................................................... 11-65

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ........................................................................................... 11-65

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. 11-66

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .................................................................................................. 11-66

Inverse 1D ..................................................................................................................................... 11-67

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................................. 11-68

GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................................... 11-68

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... 11-68

GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................................... 11-69

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ......................................................................................... 11-69

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ....................................................................................... 11-70

Composite ...................................................................................................................................... 11-71

Composite CC-C ...................................................................................................................... 11-71

Composite CC-A/B ................................................................................................................... 11-71

Composite TLC-39 ................................................................................................................... 11-72

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................. 11-72

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................ 11-73

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes .................................................... 11-73

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................. 11-74

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................... 11-74

US Planet ................................................................................................................................. 11-74

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 11-75

UK Postal ................................................................................................................................. 11-75

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 11-76

Japan Postal ............................................................................................................................ 11-76

Australia Post ........................................................................................................................... 11-77

Australia Post Format .............................................................................................................. 11-78

Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................................ 11-79

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ...................................................................................... 11-79

UPU FICS Postal ..................................................................................................................... 11-80

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................. 11-81

Enable/Disable PDF417 ........................................................................................................... 11-81

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................................. 11-81

Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................ 11-82

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 11-83

Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................................. 11-83

Maxicode .................................................................................................................................. 11-84

QR Code .................................................................................................................................. 11-84

QR Inverse ............................................................................................................................... 11-85

MicroQR ................................................................................................................................... 11-85

Aztec ........................................................................................................................................ 11-86

Aztec Inverse ........................................................................................................................... 11-86

Han Xin .................................................................................................................................... 11-87

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Han Xin Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 11-87

Symbology-Specific Security Levels .............................................................................................. 11-88

Redundancy Level ................................................................................................................... 11-88

Security Level .......................................................................................................................... 11-90

1D Quiet Zone Level ................................................................................................................ 11-91

Intercharacter Gap Size ........................................................................................................... 11-92

Report Version ............................................................................................................................... 11-92

Macro PDF Features ...................................................................................................................... 11-93

Flush Macro Buffer ................................................................................................................... 11-93

Abort Macro PDF Entry ............................................................................................................ 11-93

Chapter 12: Intelligent Document Capture

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

The IDC Process ............................................................................................................................ 12-1

Bar Code Acceptance Test ...................................................................................................... 12-2

Capture Region Determination ................................................................................................ 12-2

Image Post Processing ............................................................................................................ 12-3

Data Transmission ................................................................................................................... 12-3

PC Application and Programming Support .................................................................................... 12-3

Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 12-4

IDC Operating Mode ................................................................................................................ 12-5

IDC Symbology ........................................................................................................................ 12-6

IDC X Coordinate ..................................................................................................................... 12-7

IDC Y Coordinate ..................................................................................................................... 12-7

IDC Width ................................................................................................................................. 12-8

IDC Height ............................................................................................................................... 12-8

IDC Aspect ............................................................................................................................... 12-9

IDC File Format Selector ......................................................................................................... 12-9

IDC Bits Per Pixel .................................................................................................................... 12-10

IDC JPEG Quality .................................................................................................................... 12-10

IDC Find Box Outline ............................................................................................................... 12-11

IDC Minimum Text Length ....................................................................................................... 12-11

IDC Maximum Text Length ...................................................................................................... 12-12

IDC Captured Image Brighten .................................................................................................. 12-12

IDC Captured Image Sharpen ................................................................................................. 12-13

IDC Border Type ...................................................................................................................... 12-14

IDC Delay Time ........................................................................................................................ 12-15

IDC Zoom Limit ........................................................................................................................ 12-15

IDC Maximum Rotation ............................................................................................................ 12-16

Quick Start ..................................................................................................................................... 12-17

Sample IDC Setup ................................................................................................................... 12-17

IDC Demonstrations ................................................................................................................. 12-18

Other Suggestions ................................................................................................................... 12-19

Quick Start Form ...................................................................................................................... 12-19

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Chapter 13: OCR Programming

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

OCR Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................... 13-2

OCR Programming Parameters ..................................................................................................... 13-3

Enable/Disable OCR-A ............................................................................................................ 13-3

OCR-A Variant ......................................................................................................................... 13-3

Enable/Disable OCR-B ............................................................................................................ 13-5

OCR-B Variant ......................................................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable MICR E13B ..................................................................................................... 13-9

Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number ........................................................................... 13-10

OCR Orientation ...................................................................................................................... 13-10

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................... 13-12

OCR Minimum Characters ....................................................................................................... 13-12

OCR Maximum Characters ...................................................................................................... 13-13

OCR Subset ............................................................................................................................. 13-13

OCR Quiet Zone ...................................................................................................................... 13-14

OCR Template ......................................................................................................................... 13-15

OCR Check Digit Modulus ....................................................................................................... 13-24

OCR Check Digit Multiplier ...................................................................................................... 13-25

OCR Check Digit Validation ..................................................................................................... 13-26

Inverse OCR ............................................................................................................................ 13-31

Chapter 14: Driver’s License Set Up (DS4308-DL)

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

Driver’s License Parsing ................................................................................................................ 14-2

Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ................................ 14-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ...................................................... 14-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes .................................................................................. 14-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................... 14-7

User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 14-17

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................................. 14-17

Output Gender as M or F ......................................................................................................... 14-17

Date Format ............................................................................................................................. 14-18

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ............................................ 14-20

Parsing Rule Example ................................................................................................................... 14-39

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................................. 14-43

Chapter 15: 123Scan2

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

Communication with 123Scan2 ..................................................................................................... 15-1

123Scan2 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 15-2

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ......................................................................... 15-2

Chapter 16: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 16-1

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Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Country Codes

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

USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ........................................ B-2

Appendix C: Country Code Pages

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

Country Code Page Defaults ......................................................................................................... C-1

Country Code Page Bar Codes ..................................................................................................... C-5

Appendix D: CJK Decode Control

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

CJK Control Parameters ................................................................................................................ D-2

Unicode Output Control ........................................................................................................... D-2

CJK Output Method to Windows Host ..................................................................................... D-3

Non-CJK UTF Bar Code Output .............................................................................................. D-5

Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host ........................................................................... D-7

Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output ................................... D-7

Adding CJK IME on Windows .................................................................................................. D-7

Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host .................................................... D-8

Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host ................................................... D-9

Appendix E: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................. E-1

AIM Code Identifiers ...................................................................................................................... E-3

Appendix F: Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... F-1

UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... F-1

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

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

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... F-2

Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... F-2

GS1 DataBar-14 ............................................................................................................................ F-3

PDF417 .......................................................................................................................................... F-3

Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................................... F-3

Maxicode ........................................................................................................................................ F-3

QR Code ........................................................................................................................................ F-4

US Postnet ..................................................................................................................................... F-4

UK Postal ....................................................................................................................................... F-4

Appendix G: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ........................................................................................................................ G-1

Cancel ............................................................................................................................................ G-2

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Appendix H: ASCII Character Sets

Appendix I: Signature Capture Code

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

Code Structure ............................................................................................................................... I-1

Signature Capture Area ........................................................................................................... I-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ...................................................................................................... I-2

Start / Stop Patterns ...................................................................................................................... I-2

Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... I-3

Data Format ................................................................................................................................... I-3

Additional Capabilities ................................................................................................................... I-4

Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................ I-4

Index

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The DS4308/DS4308P Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS4308 series digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the following DS4308 series digital scanner configurations:

•

DS4308-SR00006ZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, Standard Range, Corded, Nova White

•

DS4308-SR00007ZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, Standard Range, Corded, Twilight Black

•

DS4308-DL00006ZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, Driver’s License (DL) Parsing, Corded, Nova White

•

DS4308-DL00007ZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, DL Parsing, Corded, Twilight Black

•

DS4308-HD00007ZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, High Density, Corded, Twilight Black

•

DS4308-HL00007ZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, High Density, DL Parsing, Corded, Twilight Black

•

DS4308-HC0000BZZWW DS4308 Area Imager, Healthcare, Corded, HC White

•

DS4308-HD00007ZCWW DS4308 Area Imager, High Density, Corded, Checkpoint EAS, Twilight Black

•

DS4308-HL00007ZCWW DS4308 Area Imager, High Density, DL Parsing, Corded, Checkpoint EAS,

Twilight Black

•

DS4308P-SR00007PZWW DS4308 Area Imager with Integrated Presentation Stand, Standard Range,

Corded, Twilight Black

•

DS4308P-DL00007PZWW DS4308 Area Imager with Integrated Presentation Stand, DL Parsing,

Corded, Twilight Black

•

DS4308P-SR00007PCWW DS4308 Area Imager with Integrated Presentation Stand, Standard Range,

Corded, Checkpoint EAS, Twilight Black

•

DS4308P-DL00007PCWW DS4308 Area Imager with Integrated Presentation Stand, DL Parsing,

Corded, Checkpoint EAS, Twilight Black

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

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

information.

•

Chapter 2, Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar

codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides suggested digital scanner maintenance,

troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

•

Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options describes each user preference feature and

provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar

codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

•

Chapter 7, SSI Interface describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which

provides a communications link between Symbol Technologies decoders and a serial host.

•

Chapter 8, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host.

•

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

468X/469X host.

•

Chapter 10, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the

digital scanner.

•

Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 12, Intelligent Document Capture describes IDC, an advanced image processing firmware,

including IDC functionality, parameter bar codes to control its features, and a quick start procedure.

•

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

•

Chapter 14, Driver’s License Set Up (DS4308-DL) describes how to program the DS4308-DL digital

scanner to read and use the data contained in the 2D bar codes on US driver's licenses and AAMVA
compliant ID cards.

•

Chapter 15, 123Scan2 provides information on the PC-based digital scanner configuration tool

123Scan

•

Chapter 16, Advanced Data Formatting briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before

transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide.

•

Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous

scanner defaults.

2

.

•

Appendix B, Country Codes provides bar codes for programming the country keyboard type for the USB

keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host.

•

Appendix C, Country Code Pages provides bar codes for selecting code pages for the country keyboard

type.

•

Appendix D, CJK Decode Control describes control parameters for Unicode/CJK (Chinese, Japanese,

Korean) bar code decode through USB HID Keyboard Emulation mode.

•

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

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

conversions, and keyboard maps.

•

Appendix F, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of various code types.

•

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

specific numeric values.

•

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

•

Appendix I, Signature Capture Code describes CapCode, a special pattern that encloses a signature

area on a document and allows the scanner to capture a signature.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Unless stated otherwise, DS4308 refers to both the DS4308 and DS4308P configurations

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

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•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

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

•

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

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Related Documents

•

DS4308 Series Quick Start Guide, p/n MN000328A01 - provides general information for getting started
with the DS4308 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

•

DS4308P Series Quick Start Guide, p/n MN000883A01 - provides general information for getting started
with the DS4308P pedestal scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

•

Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-69680-xx - provides information on ADF, a
means of customizing data before transmission to a host.

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

Service Information

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 Customer Support Center at:

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/support.

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number

Symbol Technologies 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 support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be
given specific directions. Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if
the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

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

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The DS4308 and DS4308P combine superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and transfer with

a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner’s gooseneck Intellistand seamlessly

accommodates both counter-top and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode,

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

Figure 1-1

DS4308 and DS4308P Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The DS4308 digital scanner supports:

•

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

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital
scanner with the host.

•

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

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar code
menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. This interface supports the following
international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French International,
French Canadian, French Belgian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Brazilian-Portuguese and
Japanese.

•

Configuration via 123Scan2.

Unpacking

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit,
contact support. See page xx for information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use
this to return the equipment for servicing.

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Interface cable

modular connector

To h o st

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular

connector clip

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Insert the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the digital scanner

until you hear a click. For the DS4308P, tip the scanner forward in its base to best access the port.
Low/medium/high beeps sound, indicating the scanner is operational.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is secure.

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

Installing the Cable - DS4308 and DS4308P

IMPORTANT Insert the cable into the cable interface port until a click sounds.

When connecting the DS4308 using a USB cable, a shielded connector cable is required (e.g., p/n
CBA-U21-S07ZAR). If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4308, use the shielded connector
cable.

host connections).

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Removing the Interface Cable

1. Press the cable’s modular connector clip through the access slot in the digital scanner’s base. For the

DS4308P, tip the scanner forward in its base to best access the slot.

Figure 1-3

2. Carefully slide out the cable.

3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.

Removing the Cable - DS4308 and DS4308P

Connecting Power (if required)

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

1. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable.

2. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual, or use the 123Scan2 configuration
program. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options, and Chapter 11, Symbologies for
information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. See Chapter 15, 123Scan2 for
information on using this configuration program. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a
specific host type.

Accessories

The digital scanner ships with the DS4308 Quick Start Guide. The following required accessories must be

ordered:

•

Interface cable for the appropriate interface.

•

Shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR) when connecting via USB. Refer to Solution
Builder for guidance about cables.

NOTE If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4308, the shielded connector cable must be used.

•

Universal power supply, if the interface requires this.

•

Gooseneck Intellistand for hands-free operation of the DS4308.

•

Wall/table mount bracket for mounting the DS4308P.

For additional items, contact a local Symbol Technologies representative or business partner.

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CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTURE

LED

Trigger

Scan window

Trigger

Scan window

Pedestal base

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general

instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

Figure 2-1

Parts of the DS4308 and DS4308P

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Beeper Definitions

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

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up.

Short beep, tone
programmable

4 long low beeps Transmission error.

5 low beeps Conversion or format error.

Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error.

High beep The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or

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

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

ADF Programming

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

Cancel

scanned.

Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the

Low/high/high beeps All rules are deleted.

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

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

asked to exit rule entry.

Low/high beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.

Re-enter criterion or action.

Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.

High/high beeps ADF criteria or action is expected. Enter another criterion or action, or scan the

Save Rule

High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.

High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

Code 39 Buffering

Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an

empty buffer.

High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.

bar code.

End of Message

bar code.

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Table 2-1

High/low/high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased.

Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

2 low beeps

2 long low beeps

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

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

5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer.

Low/high beeps Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.

Fast warble beep Aborting MPDF sequence.

Host Specific

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

MPDF sequence buffered.

File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.

symbol.

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

USB only

Low/medium/high beeps
upon scanning a USB device
type

Low/medium/high beeps
occur more than once

RS-232 only

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

Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner
can operate at the highest power level.

The USB host can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the
scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually
happens when the PC cold boots.

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LED Definitions

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

Table 2-2

Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.

Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.

Hands-Free (Presentation) Scanning Standard Use

Green The scanner is on and ready to scan.

Momentarily Off A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.

Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is in low power mode.

Parameter Programming

Green Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

Red Input error: incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

Firmware Update

Red, alternating between
solid and fast blinking

ADF Programming

Green Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.

Blinking Green Enter another criterion or action, or scan the

Green after Blinking Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

Red Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.

Firmware download is completing (user should wait for this indicator to complete
before using the scanner). This indicator is followed by a low/medium/high power
up beep.

Enter another alphabetic character or scan the
All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
All rules deleted.

Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to
exit rule entry.

Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.
Re-enter criterion or action.

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

bar code.

Scanning

Stand base

Wingnut

One piece scanner
“cup” with flexible
“gooseneck”

The DS4308 digital scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it is placed in the gooseneck
Intellistand. The DS4308P is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it is placed on the countertop. In this
mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar
code presented in its field of view.

When the digital scanner is not used for a user-definable period of time, it enters a low power mode in which
the LEDs are turned off or illumination blinks at a low duty cycle until the digital scanner detects an image
change (e.g. motion).

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode - DS4308

The optional stand adds greater flexibility to DS4308 scanning operation. When the scanner is seated in the
stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free (presentation) mode. When the
scanner is removed from the stand, it automatically switches to its programmed hand-held triggered mode.

Assemble the Stand

To assemble the stand:

Data Capture 2 - 5

1. Unscrew the wing nut from the bottom of the one piece scanner “cup.”

Figure 2-2

2. Fit the bottom of the gooseneck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base.

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

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

Assembling the Stand

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Two screw-mount holes

Double-sided tape areas
(3 places)
dimensions = 1” x 2”)

Mounting the Stand (optional)

You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape (not
provided).

Figure 2-3

Mounting the Stand

Screw Mount

1. Position the assembled base on a flat surface.

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

2-3).

Tape Mount

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

rectangular tape holders.

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

it is secure (see Figure 2-3).

Data Capture 2 - 7

Scanning with the Stand

When the digital scanner is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand it operates in continuous (constant-on) mode,
where it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view.

To operate the scanner in the stand:

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

host connections).

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

Figure 2-4

3. Adjust the scan angle by bending the stand’s flexible “gooseneck” body.

4. Present the bar code. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED momentarily shuts off. For

Inserting the Scanner in the Gooseneck Intellistand

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

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Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode - DS4308P

Placing the DS4308P on the countertop or in the optional wall mount puts the scanner in hands-free
(presentation) mode. It operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code
presented in its field of view. Lifting the scanner places it in its programmed hand-held triggered mode.

DS4308P Wall Mounting

The optional wall mount allows mounting the DS4308P to a wall for scanning. Place the mount at the desired
location and secure with two screws (not provided).

Figure 2-5

Slide the base of the DS4308P into the stand

Mounting the DS4308P Wall Mount

Figure 2-6

Inserting the DS4308P into the Wall Mount

Data Capture 2 - 9

DS4308P Hands-Free Scanning

To operate the DS4308P in hands-free mode:

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

host connections).

2. Place the scanner on the countertop or in the optional wall mount.

3. Adjust the scan angle by swiveling the scanner forward or backward in its base.

Figure 2-7

4. Present the bar code to the scanner. The scanner turns on illumination. Upon successful decode, the

Adjusting the DS4308P

scanner beeps and the LED momentarily shuts off. For more information about beeper and LED
definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

Figure 2-8

Scanning with the DS4308P

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Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Pick up the digital scanner. The aiming dot displays.

1. Ensure the aiming dot is centered on the bar code. See Aiming below.

Figure 2-9

2. Press and hold the trigger until either:

a. The digital scanner reads the bar code. The digital scanner beeps, the LED flashes, and the aiming dot

b. The digital scanner does not read the bar code and the aiming dot turns off.

3. Release the trigger.

Centering the Aiming Dot on the Bar Code - DS4308 and DS4308P

turns off.

Or

Aiming

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red LED dot which allows positioning the bar code within its field
of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-12 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and
a bar code.

Figure 2-10

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

Aiming Dot

Data Capture 2 - 11

1D bar code

2D bar code

To scan a barcode, center the symbol and ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by
the illumination LEDs.

Figure 2-11

Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming dot not centered. The top examples
in Figure 2-12 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 2-12

Figure 2-13

Acceptable Aiming

Incorrect Aiming

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

The digital scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the bar code. For more information on
beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

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Decode Ranges

Table 2-3

Bar Code Type Symbol Density

Code 128 3.0 mil N/A N/A 1.0 in / 2.5 cm 3.0 in / 7.6 cm

Code 39 3.0 mil 1.5 in / 3.8 cm 5.4 in / 13.7 cm 0.5 in / 1.3 cm 5.8 in / 14.6 cm

100% UPC 13.0 mil 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 28.0 in / 71.1 cm 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 16.5 in / 41.9 cm

PDF 417 6.6 mil 1.1 in / 2.8 cm 8.0 in / 20.3 cm 0.2 in / 0.5 cm 7.8 in / 19.7 cm

MicroPDF 4.0 mil N/A N/A 1.0 in / 2.5 cm 4.7 in / 11.9 cm

Data Matrix 5 mil N/A N/A 1.2 in / 3.0 cm 3.5 in / 8.9 cm

QR Code 10.0 mil 1.1 in / 2.8 cm 8.5 in / 21.6 cm 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 7.0 in / 17.8 cm

DS4308 Decode Ranges

5.0 mil 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 11.0 in / 27.9 cm 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 10.0 in / 25.4 cm

20.0 mil 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 53.0 in / 134.6 cm 0.0 in / 0.0 cm 30.0 in / 76.2 cm

7.5 mil N/A N/A 1.0 in / 2.5 cm 6.5 in / 16.5 cm

10.0 mil 2.0 in / 5.1 cm 9.0 in / 22.9 cm 0.8 in / 1.9 cm 8.2 in / 20.8 cm

20.0 mil 0.9 in / 2.3 cm 16.2 in / 41.1 cm 0.5 in / 1.3 cm 11.0 in / 27.9 cm

Typical Working Ranges

DS4308-SR

Typical Working Ranges

Near Far Near Far

DS4308-HD

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

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

Maintenance

General Scanner Maintenance

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

•

Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with approved cleanser (listed below).

•

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

In addition to the cleaning requirements above, healthcare configurations of the scanner (DS4308-HC) may
require additional maintenance.

Healthcare Scanner Maintenance

The DS4308-HC design allows safe cleansing of the product plastics with a variety of cleaning products and
disinfectants. If required, wipe the digital scanner with the following list of approved cleansers:

•

Isopropyl alcohol

•

Bleach/sodium hypochlorite

•

Hydrogen peroxide

•

Gentle dish soap and water

IMPORTANT Cleansers that contain active ingredients not listed above should not be utilized on the

DS4308-HC digital scanner.

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Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting

Following are the cleaning and disinfecting instructions for environments that require daily or more frequent
cleaning to prevent the spread of germs, including healthcare workers who need to disinfect their scanner after
each patient visit and retail and other shift workers who share devices.

1. Dampen a soft cloth with one of the approved cleaning agents listed above or use pre-moistened wipes.

2. Gently wipe all surfaces, including the front, back, sides, top and bottom. Never apply liquid directly to the

scanner. Be careful not to let liquid pool around the scanner window, trigger, cable connector or any other
area on the device.

3. Be sure to clean the trigger and in between the trigger and the housing (use a cotton-tipped applicator to

reach tight or inaccessible areas).

4. Immediately dry the scanner window after cleaning with a soft non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.

5. Allow the unit to air dry before use.

Monthly 'Deep Cleaning' Maintenance

Keep your scanner in good working order with a regular comprehensive cleaning routine to remove the natural
build-up of dirt that occurs with everyday use on connectors and the scanner exit window as well as, the main
surfaces of the device.

1. Housing: Follow the instructions for daily cleaning and disinfecting above to give the housing a general

cleaning.

2. Scanner window: Wipe the scanner window with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical

material such as eyeglasses.

3. Scanner connector:

a. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.

b. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector on the

scanner. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.

c. Repeat at least 3 times.

d. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector

area.

e. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and repeat steps c, d and e (do not apply alcohol as directed in any

of these steps).

Troubleshooting

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

The aiming pattern does not
appear when pressing the
trigger.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

supply, re-connect the power supply.

Incorrect host interface cable is
used.

Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables.

Digital scanner is disabled. For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held,

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

Aiming pattern is disabled. Enable the aiming pattern. See

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

Connect the correct host interface cable.

IBM table top, and OPOS modes, enable
the digital scanner via the host interface.
Otherwise, see the technical person in
charge of scanning.

Assert CTS line.

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on
page 4-21

Program the digital scanner to read that
type of bar code. See

Symbologies

.

Chapter 11,

.

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

type to determine if the bar code is
defaced.

The symbol is not completely
inside aiming pattern.

Distance between digital scanner
and bar code is incorrect.

Move the symbol completely within the
aiming pattern.

Move the symbol completely within the
field of view (AIM pattern does NOT
define FOV)

Move the scanner closer to or further from
the bar code. See

page 2-12

.

Decode Ranges on

3 - 4 DS4308/DS4308P Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

Table 3-1

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

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner is not programmed
for the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.

If the digital scanner emits 4 long
low beeps, a transmission error
occurred.

This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured or connected to the
wrong host type.

If the digital scanner emits 5 low
beeps, a conversion or format error
occurred.

If the digital scanner emits
low/high/low beeps, it detected an
invalid ADF rule.

If the digital scanner emits high/low
beeps, the scanner is buffering
Code 39 data.

Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code. See the chapter
corresponding to the host type.

Set the scanner's communication
parameters to match the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's conversion
parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to
the Advanced Data Formatting

Programmer Guide.

Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code and
the Code 39 Buffering option is enabled.

Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.

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

Digital scanner emits 4 short
high beeps during decode
attempt.

Digital scanner emits
Low/low/low/extra low
beeps when not in use.

Digital scanner is not programmed
to work with the host.

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

Digital scanner has not completed
USB initialization.

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

Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's
communication parameters to match the
host's settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,
program the system for the correct
keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS
LOCK key.

Program the proper editing options (e.g.,
UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion).

Normal during host reset.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

the digital scanner's RS-232 parity to
match the host setting.

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-1

Digital scanner emits
low/high beeps during
programming.

Digital scanner emits
low/high/low/high beeps
during programming.

Digital scanner emits
low/high/low beeps.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Input error, incorrect bar code or

Cancel

Out of host parameter storage
space.

Out of memory for ADF rules. Reduce the number of ADF rules or the

During programming, indicates out
of ADF parameter storage space.

Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39

ADF transmit error. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting

Invalid ADF rule is detected. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting

bar code was scanned.

Scan the correct numeric bar codes within
range for the parameter programmed.

Scan

Default Parameters on page 4-5

number of steps in the ADF rules.

Erase all rules and re-program with
shorter rules.

Buffering
attempt to transmit an empty Code 39
buffer.

Guide for information.

Guide for information.

Clear Buffer

bar code or upon

.

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

Digital scanner emits one
high beep when not in use.

Digital scanner emits
frequent beeps.

The USB bus re-established power
to the digital scanner.

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

No power to the scanner. Check the system power. If the

Incorrect host interface cable is
used.

Interface/power cables are loose. Check for loose cable connections and

Normal when changing USB host type.

Normal when
and the digital scanner is in RS-232
mode.

configuration requires a power supply,
re-connect the power supply.

Verify that the correct host interface cable
is used. If not, connect the correct host
interface cable.

re-connect cables.

Beep on <BEL>

is enabled

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Table 3-1

Digital scanner emits five
long low beeps after a bar
code is decoded.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

call Symbol Technologies support.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

The scanner’s conversion
parameters are not properly
configured.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

An ADF rule was set up with
characters that can't be sent for the
host selected.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

A bar code was scanned with
characters that can't be sent for
that host.

Ensure the scanner’s conversion
parameters are properly configured.

Change the ADF rule, or change to a host
that can support the ADF rule.

Change the bar code, or change to a host
that can support the bar code.

Report Software Version Bar Code

When contacting Symbol Technologies support, a support representative may ask you to scan the bar code
below to determine the version of software installed in the digital scanner.

Report Software Version

Technical Specifications

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

Weight

Power 5 VDC +/- 10% @ 360 mA (RMS typical)

Performance Characteristics

Light Source Aiming pattern: 617 nm LED

Field of View
(Vertical x Horizontal)

Roll
Pitch
Yaw

Technical Specifications

Item Description

DS4308

DS4308P

(without cable)
DS4308
DS4308P

6.48 in. H x 3.86 in. L x 2.64 in. W
(16.5 cm H x 9.8 cm L x 6.7 cm W)

8.15 in. H x 5.18 in. L x 3.74 in. W
(20.7 cm H x 13.15 cm L x 9.5 cm W)

5.71 oz. (162 g)

10.6 oz. (300 g)

Illumination: 660 nm LEDs

36º (H) x 22.5º (V)

0 - 360º
+/- 65º or greater
+/- 60º or greater

Symbology Decode Capability

1D UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, Bookland EAN, ISSN, UCC Coupon

Extended Code, Code 128, GS1-128, ISBT 128, ISBT Concatenation, Code 39,
Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39, Code 32, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2
of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, Chinese 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5,
GS1 DataBar variants

2D PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Data Matrix, Maxicode,

QR Code, MicroQR, Aztec, Han Xin

Postal US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japan Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail 4 State

Customer, KIX Code (Dutch), UPU 4 State Postal FICS (Post US4), USPS 4
State Postal (Post US3)

Typical Working Distance See

Motion Tolerances Up to 30 in. (76.2) cm per second

Decode Ranges on page 2-12

.

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Table 3-2

Interfaces Supported USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx), keyboard wedge, SSI

Minimum Resolution Standard Range (SR) Configuration

User Environment

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

The scanner supports the following protocols over USB: HID Keyboard (default
mode), SNAPI, COM Port Emulation, IBM SurePOS (Yellowstone) (IBM
Handheld, IBM Tabletop, OPOS), USB CDC, SSI over USB CDC

The scanner supports the following protocols over RS232: Standard,
Wincor-Nixdorf, ICL, Fujitsu, Olivetti, Omron, CUTE

Code 39 4 mil
UPC 60% 7.8 mil
PDF417 5 mil
Data Matrix 7.5 mil

High Density (HD) Configuration
Code 39 3 mil
UPC 60% 7.8 mil
PDF417 4 mil
Data Matrix 5 mil

Operating Temperature 32º F to 122º F (0º C to 50º C)

Storage Temperature -40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C)

Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing

Drop Specifications

DS4308
DS4308P

Environmental Sealing IP42

Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal indoor lighting up to 1600 Lux.

Accessories

DS4308 Hands-Free
Option

DS4308P Mounting
Option

Power Supplies Power supplies are available for applications that do not supply power over the

Withstands multiple 6 ft. (1.8 m) drops to concrete
Withstands multiple 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops to concrete.

Immune to sunlight up to 86,000 Lux.

Gooseneck Intellistand

Wall/table mount bracket

host cable.

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Cable interface port

Interface cable

modular connector

Bottom of

scanner

PIN 1

PIN 10

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 9

Figure 3-1

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

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The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the DS4308 digital scanner and are for
reference only.

Table 3-3

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

SHELL

DS4308 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Pin USB RS-232 Keyboard Wedge IBM

Short to Pin 6 Reserved 1M Resistor to Pin 8 2M Resistor to Pin 8

Power Power Power Power

Ground Ground Ground Ground

Reserved TXD KBD_CLK IBM_TXD

D + RXD TERM_DATA IBM_RXD

Short to Pin 1 RTS KBD_DATA IBM_DIR

D - CTS TERM_CLK Reserved

Reserved Reserved 1M Resistor to Pin 1 2M Resistor to Pin 1

EAS EAS EAS EAS

EAS EAS EAS EAS

Shield Shield Shield Shield

CHAPTER 4 USER PREFERENCES &

*High Volume

(0)

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Option Value

MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS

Introduction

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

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

Default Parameters for all defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.

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

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

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

To return all features to default values, see Default Parameters on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar
code menus, asterisks indicate (

*) default values.

4 - 2 DS4308/DS4308P Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high,
scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-10. The digital scanner
issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

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

Errors While Scanning

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

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change the default values:

•

Scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in
memory. To recall the default parameter values, see Default Parameters on page 4-5.

•

Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan2 configuration program (see Chapter 15, 123Scan2).

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults

Parameter Bar Code Scanning 236 ECh Enable

Beep After Good Decode 56 38h Enable

Direct Decode Indicator 859 F2h 5Bh Disable

Beeper Volume 140 8Ch High

Beeper Tone 145 91h Medium

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

Number

1

SSI

Number

2

Default

Page

Number

4-5

4-6

4-7

4-8

4-9

4-10

Beeper Duration 628 F1h 74h Medium

Suppress Power Up Beeps 721 F1h D1h Do Not Suppress

Decode Pager Motor 613 F1h 65h Disable

Decode Pager Motor Duration 626 F1h 72h 150 msec

1. Parameter number decimal values are used for programming via RSM commands.

2. SSI number hex values are used for programming via SSI commands.

4-11

4-11

4-12

4-12

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Night Mode Trigger 1215 F8h 04h

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

1

Number

SSI

2

Enable

BFh

Night Mode Toggle N/A N/A N/A

Low Power Mode 128 80h Disable

Time Delay to Low Power Mode 146 92h 1 Hour

Hand-Held Trigger Mode 138 8Ah Auto Aim

Hands-Free Mode 630 F1h 76h Enable

Hands Free/Hand-Held Auto Switching

N/A N/A N/A

(DS4308P Only)

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern 306 F0h 32h Enable

Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode
Aiming Pattern

590 F1h 4Eh Enable Hands-Free

(Presentation) Decode
Aiming Pattern on PDF

Hands-Free Motionless Timeout

745 F1h E9h 2.0 seconds

(DS4308P Only)

Default

Page

Number

4-15

4-15

4-16

4-17

4-19

4-20

4-20

4-21

4-22

4-22

Motion Detect Range (DS4308P Only) 827 F2h 3Bh Full

Picklist Mode 402 F0h 92h Disabled Always

Continuous Bar Code Read 649 F1h 89h Disable

Unique Bar Code Reporting 723 F1h D3h Enable

Decode Session Timeout 136 88h 9.9 Sec

Timeout Between Decodes, Same

137 89h 0.5 Sec

Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes, Different

144 90h 0.1 sec

Symbols

Fuzzy 1D Processing 514 F1h 02h Enable

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) 537 F1h 19h Auto

Mobile Phone/Display Mode 716 F1h CCh Normal

PDF Prioritization 719 F1h CFh Disable

PDF Prioritization Timeout 720 F1h D0h 200 ms

Presentation Mode Field of View 609 F1h 61h Full

Decoding Illumination 298 F0h 2Ah Enable

4-23

4-24

4-25

4-25

4-26

4-26

4-27

4-27

4-28

4-29

4-30

4-30

4-31

4-31

1. Parameter number decimal values are used for programming via RSM commands.

2. SSI number hex values are used for programming via SSI commands.

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Table 4-1

Post Decode Illumination

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

1

Number

809 F2h 29h Always Off

SSI

2

Default

(DS4308P Only)

Illumination Brightness 669 F1h 9Dh High

Low Light Scene Detection 810 F2h 2Ah Dim Illumination Low

Light Assist Scene
Detection

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger

858 F2h 5Ah More Motion Tolerance

Mode Only)

Movement Sensitivity (DS4308P Only) 1300 F8h 05h

High

14h

Object Detection Method

857 F2h 59h IR Sensor Detection

(DS4308P Only)

Miscellaneous Options

Enter Key N/A N/A N/A

Transmit Code ID Character 45 2Dh None

Page

Number

4-32

4-32

4-33

4-34

4-34

4-35

4-36

4-36

Prefix Value 99, 105 63h, 69h 7013 <CR><LF>

Suffix 1 Value
Suffix 2 Value

98, 104
100, 106

62h, 68h
64h, 6Ah

7013 <CR><LF>

Scan Data Transmission Format 235 EBh Data as is

FN1 Substitution Values 103, 109 67h, 6Dh 7013 <CR><LF>

Transmit “No Read” Message 94 5E Disable

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval 1118 F8h 04h

Disable

5Eh

1. Parameter number decimal values are used for programming via RSM commands.

2. SSI number hex values are used for programming via SSI commands.

4-37

4-37

4-38

4-39

4-40

4-41

User Preferences

Default Parameters

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

•

Restore Defaults - Resets all default parameters as follows:

• If custom default values were configured (see Write to Custom Defaults), the custom default values
are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned.

• If no custom default values were configured, the factory default values are set for all parameters each
time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned. (For factory default values, see Appendix A,

Standard Default Parameters.)

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan the Set Factory Defaults bar code below to eliminate all custom default

values and set the digital scanner to factory default values (For factory default values, see Appendix A,

Standard Default Parameters).

•

Write to Custom Defaults - Custom default parameters can be configured to 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.

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 5

*Restore Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

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Parameter Bar Code Scanning

Parameter # 236 (SSI # ECh)

To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the
Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable
Parameter Scanning.

*Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(1)

Disable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 7

Beep After Good Decode

Parameter # 56 (SSI # 38h)

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

error conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode (Enable)

(1)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode (Disable)

(0)

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Direct Decode Indicator

Parameter # 859

This feature is only supported in Auto Aim and Standard (Level) trigger modes. Scan a bar code below to
select optional blinking of the illumination on a successful decode:

•

Disable Direct Decode Indicator - illumination does not blink on a successful decode.

•

1 Blink - illumination blinks once upon a successful decode.

•

2 Blinks - illumination blinks twice upon a successful decode.

(SSI #

F2h 5Bh)

*Disable Direct Decode Indicator

(0)

1 Blink

(1)

2 Blinks

(2)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 9

Beeper Volume

Parameter # 140 (SSI # 8Ch)

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

Low Volume

(2)

Medium Volume

(1)

*High Volume

(0)

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Beeper Tone

Parameter # 145 (SSI # 91h)

To select a beeper tone, scan one of the following bar codes.

Off

(3)

Low Tone

(2)

* Medium Tone

(1)

Medium to High Tone (2-tone)

(4)

High Tone

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 11

Beeper Duration

Parameter # 628 (SSI # F1h 74h)

To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes.

Short

(0)

* Medium

(1)

Long

(2)

Suppress Power Up Beeps

Parameter # 721 (SSI # F1h D1h)

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps.

*Do Not Suppress Power Up Beeps

(0)

Suppress Power Up Beeps

(1)

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Decode Pager Motor

Parameter # 613 (SSI # F1h 65h)

For DS4308-HC Only

The scanner includes a pager motor which, when enabled, vibrates the scanner for a period of time when a
successful decode occurs.

NOTE When the pager motor is enabled and the scanner is in the Intellistand, the pager motor disables until the

scanner is removed from the Intellistand.

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the pager motor. If enabled, scan the appropriate bar code to set
the period of time in which to vibrate the scanner (see Decode Pager Motor Duration below).

*Pager Motor Disable

(0)

Decode Pager Motor Duration

Parameter # 626 (SSI # F1h 72h)

*150 msec

(15)

Pager Motor Enable

(1)

200 msec

(20)

Decode Pager Motor Duration (continued)

250 msec

(25)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 13

300 msec

(30)

400 msec

(40)

600 msec

(60)

500 msec

(50)

750 msec

(75)

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Night Mode

For DS4308-HC Only

The Night Mode feature allows the user to easily switch to a “quiet mode” in order to use the pager motor with
the beeper off.

Enter and exit Night Mode in one of two ways:

•

If Night Mode Trigger is enabled, you can use the trigger to toggle between entering and exiting Night
Mode. To do this, point the digital scanner away from a bar code and pull the trigger until the beam goes
off. Continue to pull the trigger for an additional 5 seconds.

NOTE After decoding a bar code, pulling the trigger an additional 5 seconds has no affect.

•

Scan the Night Mode Toggle bar code to enter or exit Night Mode, regardless of the state of the Night

Mode Trigger parameter.

Entering Night Mode makes the following changes to the digital scanner:

•

Decode Pager Motor is enabled.

•

Beep After Good Decode is disabled.

Also note the following scanner behavior regarding night mode:

•

Exiting Night Mode returns the scanner to the previously programmed states for the three parameters
changed (for example, if Beep After Good Decode was enabled before entering Night Mode, it returns to
enabled upon exiting night mode).

•

When entering Night Mode, the pager motor vibrates. When exiting Night Mode, the scanner emits two
short beeps.

•

Scanning a Default Parameters bar code causes the scanner to exit Night Mode.

•

For scanners that do not use a pager motor, scanning any of the Night Mode parameters or the pager
motor parameters results in an error beep.

•

If the scanner loses power while in Night Mode because a cable is disconnected, on the next power up
the scanner exits Night Mode and resumes normal operation.

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 15

Night Mode Trigger

Parameter # 1215 (SSI # F8h 04h BFh)

For DS4308-HC Only

Enable this to use the trigger to toggle between entering and exiting Night Mode. To toggle, point the scanner
away from a bar code, pull the trigger until the beam goes off, and then continue pulling the trigger for an
additional 5 seconds. Note that pulling the trigger an additional 5 seconds after decoding a bar code has no
affect.

When entering Night Mode, the pager motor vibrates. When exiting Night Mode, the scanner emits 2 short
beeps.

*Enable Night Mode Trigger

(1)

Disable Night Mode Trigger

(0)

Night Mode Toggle

For DS4308-HC Only

To toggle between entering and exiting Night Mode without using the trigger, scan this bar code. This functions
regardless of the state of the Night Mode Trigger parameter.

When scanning this bar code, the Pager Motor vibrates when entering Night Mode, and the scanner emits 2
short beeps when exiting Night Mode.

Toggle Night Mode

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Low Power Mode

Parameter # 128

This parameter determines whether or not the digital scanner enters low power mode after a decode attempt.

If disabled, power remains on after each decode attempt.

(SSI # 80h)

* Disable Low Power Mode

(0)

Enable Low Power Mode

(1)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 17

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Parameter # 146 (SSI # 92h)

NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled.

This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering low power mode. The digital
scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(17)

1 Minute

(33)

15 Minutes

(43)

10 Seconds

(26)

5 Minutes

(37)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)

45 Minutes

(46)

30 Minutes

(45)

3 Hours

(51)

* 1 Hour

(49)

6 Hours

(54)

9 Hours

(57)

Hand-Held Trigger Mode

Parameter # 138 (SSI # 8Ah)

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

•

Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar

code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout on page 4-26 occurs.

•

Presentation (Blink) - The digital scanner activates decode processing when it detects a bar code in its

field of view. After a period of non-use, the digital scanner enters a low power mode, in which the LEDs
turn off until the digital scanner senses motion.

•

Auto Aim - This trigger mode projects the aiming dot when you lift the digital scanner. A trigger pull

activates decode processing. After 2 seconds of inactivity the aiming dot shuts off.

Level (Standard)

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 19

* Auto Aim

(9)

Presentation (Blink)

(7)

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Hands-Free Mode

Parameter # 630

In

hands-free

presented with a bar code. Lifting the digital scanner causes it to behave according to the setting of the

Hand-Held Trigger Mode on page 4-19.

If you select Disable Hands-Free Mode, the digital scanner behaves according to the setting of the Hand-Held

Trigger Mode on page 4-19 regardless of whether it is hand-held or on a counter top.

(SSI #

mode, when you place the digital scanner on the counter top, it automatically triggers when

F1h 76h)

*Enable Hands-Free Mode

(1)

Disable Hands-Free Mode

(0)

Hands-Free/Hand-Held Auto Switching (DS4308P Only)

This parameter controls whether the DS4308P automatically switches between hands-free and hand-held
modes. Select one of the following options:

•

Presentation (Blink) in Hand-Held and Hands-Free Modes: This prevents the scanner from
automatically switching and is equivalent to setting Hand-Held Trigger Mode to Presentation (Blink) and

Hands-Free Mode to Disable.

•

Auto Aim in Hand-Held, Auto Switching to Hands-Free Enabled: This resets Hand-Held Trigger

Mode to Auto Aim and Hands-Free Mode to Enable.

Presentation (Blink) in

Hand-Held and Hands-Free Modes

Auto Aim in Hand-Held,

Auto Switching to Hands-Free Enabled

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 21

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # 306 (SSI # F0h 32h)

Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming dot during bar code capture, Disable

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming dot off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

on PDF to project the aiming dot when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-24 enabled, the decode aiming dot flashes even when the Hand-Held

Decode Aiming Pattern is disabled.

*Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

(2)

Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF

(3)

Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

(0)

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Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # 590 (SSI # F1h 4Eh)

Select Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming dot during bar code capture,
Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming dot off, or Enable Hands-Free Decode
Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming dot when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-24 enabled, the decode aiming dot flashes even when the Decode Aiming

Pattern is disabled.

Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

(1)

Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern

(0)

*Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF

(2)

Hands-Free Motionless Timeout (DS4308P Only)

Parameter # 745

This feature determines how long the DS4308P remains motionless before automatically returning to a
presentation (hands-free) mode of operation. To specify the timeout in 100 ms increments, scan the following
bar code. Next, scan three numeric bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the
desired timeout in the range of 0.5 (value 005) to 25.5 (value 255) seconds. Enter a leading zero if necessary.
For example, to set a timeout of 5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0, 5, and 0 bar codes.
The default is 2.0 seconds.

(SSI #

F1h E9h)

Hands-Free Motionless Timeout

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 23

Motion Detect Range (DS4308P Only)

Parameter # 827 (SSI # F2h 3Bh)

This parameter controls the distance, or range, at which the DS4308P detects object motion and then triggers
while in presentation mode.

*Full Range

(1)

Medium Range

(3)

Short Range

(8)

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Picklist Mode

Parameter # 402 (SSI # F0h 92h)

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

•

Disabled Always - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled in Hand-Held Mode - Picklist mode is enabled in hand-held mode.

*Disabled Always

(0)

Enabled in Hand-Held Mode

(1)

NOTE Picklist Mode temporarily overrides the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern parameter. You can not disable the

decode aiming pattern when Picklist Mode is enabled.

Continuous Bar Code Read

Parameter # 649 (SSI # F1h 89h)

Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pulled.

NOTE Symbol Technologies strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-24 with this feature.

Disabling Picklist Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the digital
scanner's field of view.

*Disable Continuous Bar Code Read

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 25

Enable Continuous Bar Code Read

(1)

Unique Bar Code Reporting

Parameter # 723 (SSI # F1h D3h)

Enable this to report only unique bar codes while the trigger is pulled. This option only applies when

Continuous Bar Code Read is enabled.

Disable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness

(0)

*Enable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness

(1)

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Decode Session Timeout

Parameter # 136 (SSI # 88h)

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

To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix

G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.

For example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and
5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2

Decode Session Timeout

.

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Parameter # 137 (SSI # 89h)

Use this option in Continuous Bar Code Read mode to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a
symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. The bar code must be out of the field of view for the timeout
period before the digital scanner reads the same consecutive symbol. It is programmable in 0.1 second
increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.5 seconds.

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

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 27

Parameter # 144

Use this option in presentation mode or Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the digital scanner is
inactive between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9
seconds. The default is 0.1 seconds.

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

NOTE Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols cannot be greater than or equal to the Decode Session

(SSI # 90h)

Timeout.

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

Fuzzy 1D Processing

Parameter # 514 (SSI # F1h 02h)

This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and
poor quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays when decoding 2D bar codes, or in
detecting a no decode.

*Enable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(1)

Disable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(0)

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Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)

Parameter # 537 (SSI # F1h 19h)

Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes:

•

Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Never - do not decode Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Auto - decode both mirrored and unmirrored Data Matrix bar codes.

Never

(0)

*Auto

(2)

Always

(1)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 29

Mobile Phone/Display Mode

Parameter # 716 (SSI # F1h CCh)

This mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Select
Enhanced in hand-held, hands-free, or both modes, or select Normal Mobile Phone/Display Mode.

*Normal Mobile Phone/Display Mode

(0)

Enhanced in Hand-Held Mode

(1)

Enhanced in Hands-Free Mode

(2)

Enhanced in Both Modes

(3)

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PDF Prioritization

Parameter # 719 (SSI # F1h CFh)

Enable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128) by the value specified in PDF Prioritization

Timeout. During that time the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a US driver's

license), and if successful, reports this only. If it does not decode (can not find) a PDF417 symbol, it reports the
1D symbol after the timeout. The 1D symbol must be in the device’s field of view for the digital scanner to
report it. This parameter does not affect decoding other symbologies..

NOTE

The 1D Code 128 bar code lengths include the following:

• 7 to 10 characters

• 14 to 17 characters

• 27 to 28 characters

In addition, a Code 39 bar code with the following lengths are considered to potentially be part of a US driver’s
license:

• 8 characters

• 12 characters

*Disable PDF Prioritization

(0)

Enable PDF Prioritization

(1)

PDF Prioritization Timeout

Parameter # 720 (SSI # F1h D0h)

When PDF Prioritization is enabled, this timeout specifies how long the digital scanner attempts to decode a
PDF417 symbol before reporting the 1D bar code in the field of view.

Scan the following bar code, then scan four digits fromAppendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that specify the timeout
in milliseconds. For example, to enter 400 ms, scan the following bar code, then scan 0400. The range is 0 to
5000 ms, and the default is 200 ms.

PDF Prioritization Timeout

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 31

Presentation Mode Field of View

Parameter # 609 (SSI # F1h 61h)

In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern (Full Field of

View

).

To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming dot’s center in order to speed search time,
select

Small Field of View or Medium Field of View.

Small Field of View

(0)

Medium Field of View

(1)

*Full Field of View

(2)

Decoding Illumination

Parameter # 298 (SSI # F0h 2Ah)

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

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

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(1)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(0)

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Post Decode Illumination (DS4308P Only)

Parameter # 809 (SSI # F2h 29h)

This parameter controls illumination after decode. Select Always Off to turn off illumination immediately after
decode. Select
keep illumination on until timeout.

Always On to keep Illumination on after decode so the DS4308P is ready for next decode, or to

Always On

(0)

*Always Off

(1)

Illumination Brightness

Parameter # 669 (SSI # F1h 9Dh)

This parameter controls the illumination brightness used during an active decode session and only applies in
hand-held mode (not in presentation mode).

*High

(8)

Medium

(4)

Low

(2)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 33

Low Light Scene Detection

Parameter # 810 (SSI # F2h 2Ah)

This parameter allows the digital scanner to be able to detect motion in dim to dark illumination environments
when in presentation mode.

NOTE This feature does NOT apply to the DS4308P (presentation configuration).

•

No Low Light Scene Detection: The digital scanner attempts to detect motion as best it can with the

aim dot and illumination turned off when the digital scanner is idle.

•

Aiming Dot Low Light Assist Scene Detection: Illumination is turned off, but the aim dot is turned on

when the digital scanner is idle to assist in scene detection.

•

Dim Illumination Low Light Assist Scene Detection (default): The aim dot is turned off, but

illumination is turned on at a dim level to assist in scene detection.

No Low Light Assist Scene Detection

(0)

*Dim Illumination Low Light Assist Scene Detection

(2)

Aiming Dot Low Light Assist Scene Detection

(1)

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Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only)

Parameter # 858 (SSI # F2h 5Ah)

Less Motion Tolerance provides optimal decoding performance on 1D bar codes.

To increase motion tolerance and speed decoding when scanning a series of 1D bar codes in rapid
progression, scan More Motion Tolerance.

Less Motion Tolerance

(0)

Movement Sensitivity (DS4308P Only)

Parameter # 1300 (SSI # F8h 05h 14h)

Select an option to set the scanner's sensitivity to movement.

*High

(0)

*More Motion Tolerance

(1)

Medium

(1)

Low

(2)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 35

Object Detection Method (DS4308P Only)

Parameter # 857 (SSI # F2h 59h)

This option applies to presentation mode only. Select the method used to detect objects in front of the scanner:

•

IR Sensor Detection uses the built-in infrared sensor which is less reliant on ambient light levels.

•

Scene Detection uses scene detection changes observed by the camera (as specified by the setting of

Low Light Scene Detection on page 4-33).

*IR Sensor Detection

(0)

Use Scene Detection

(1)

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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Enter Key

To add an Enter key (carriage return/line feed) after scanned data, scan the following bar code.
To program other prefixes and/or suffixes, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-37.

Add Enter Key (Carriage Return/Line Feed)

Transmit Code ID Character

Parameter # 45 (SSI # 2Dh)

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than
one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted
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 E-1 and Programming Reference on page E-1.

NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”

Message on page 4-40, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

(2)

AIM Code ID Character

(1)

*None

(0)

Prefix/Suffix Values

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 37

Key Category Parameter # P = 99, S1 = 98, S2 = 100

Decimal Value Parameter # P = 105, S1 = 104, S2 = 106

You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a
prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes) that
corresponds to that value. SeeAppendix H, ASCII Character Sets for the four-digit codes.

When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit
decimal value. See Appendix H, ASCII Character Sets for the four-digit codes.

The default prefix and suffix value is 7013 <CR><LF> (the Enter key). To correct an error or change a
selection, scan Cancel on page G-2

NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-38.

Scan Prefix

(7)

.

(SSI # P = 63h

(SSI # P = 69h

, S1 =

, S1 =

62h

, S2 =

68h

, S2 =

64h)

6Ah)

Scan Suffix 2

(8)

Scan Suffix 1

(6)

Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # 235 (SSI # EBh)

To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.

NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix.

To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-37.

*Data As Is

(0)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(2)

<PREFIX> <DATA >

(4)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(1)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(3)

Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(6)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 39

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(5)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(7)

FN1 Substitution Values

Key Category Parameter # 103 (SSI #

Decimal Value Parameter # 109 (SSI # 6Dh)

The wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any
FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).

When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set
the 3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface for the desired
value.

To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:

1. Scan the bar code below.

67h)

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the current host

interface. Enter the 4-digit ASCII Value by scanning each digit in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel.

To enable FN1 substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 4-39.

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Transmit “No Read” Message

Parameter # 94 (SSI # 5Eh)

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the
characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the
expires. See Decode Session Timeout on page 4-26. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does
not decode.

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 4-36, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the
NR message.

Enable No Read

(1)

Decode Session Timeout

*Disable No Read

(0)

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 41

Parameter # 1118 (SSI #

The imager supports sending Unsolicited Heartbeat Messages to assist in diagnostics. To enable this feature
and set the desired unsolicited heartbeat interval, scan one of the time interval bar codes below, or scan Set
Another Interval followed by four numeric bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes (scan sequential
numbers that correspond to the desired number of seconds).

Scan Disable Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval to turn off the feature.

The heartbeat event is sent as decode data (with no decode beep) in the form of:

MOTEVTHB:nnn

where nnn is a three-digit sequence number starting at 001 and wrapping after 100.

10 seconds

(10)

F8h 04h

5Eh)

Set Another Interval

1 minute

(60)

*Disable Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval

(0)

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CHAPTER 5 IMAGING PREFERENCES

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

*Enable Image Capture Illumination

(2)

Option Value

Introduction

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

NOTE Only the Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging interface supports image capture. See USB Device

Type on page 6-5 to enable this host.

The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see

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

suit requirements, programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved even when you power down the digital scanner.

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

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

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Factory Defaults on page 4-5. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, asterisks (

*) indicate default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture
illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination bar code under Image Capture Illumination on

page 5-5. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful

parameter entry.

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

Errors While Scanning

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

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for imaging preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the

appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall
the default parameter values, scan *Restore Defaults on page 4-5.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

Imaging Preferences

Operational Modes N/A N/A N/A

Image Capture Illumination 361 F0h 69h Enable

Image Capture Autoexposure 360 F0h 68h Enable

Fixed Exposure 567 F4h F1h 37h 100

Fixed Gain 568 F1h 38h 50

Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot
Mode

Snapshot Mode Timeout 323 F0h 43h 0 (30 seconds)

Snapshot Aiming Pattern 300 F0h 2Ch Enable

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

Number

562 F1h 32h Autodetect

SSI Number Default

Page

Number

5-4

5-5

5-5

5-6

5-6

5-7

5-8

5-9

Silence Operational Mode Changes 1293 F8h 05h 0Dh Disable (do not silence)

Image Cropping 301 F0h 2Dh Disable

Crop to Pixel Addresses 315

316
317
318

F4h F0h 3Bh
F4h F0h 3Ch
F4h F0h 3Dh
F4h F0h 3Eh

0 top
0 left
799 bottom
1279 right

5-9

5-10

5-11

Imaging Preferences 5 - 3

Table 5-1

Image Size (Number of Pixels) 302 F0h 2Eh Full

Image Brightness (Target White) 390 F0h 86h 180

JPEG Image Options 299 F0h 2Bh Quality

JPEG Target File Size 561 F1h 31h 160 kB

JPEG Quality and Size Value 305 F0h 31h 65

Image Enhancement 564 F1h 34h Low (1)

Image File Format Selection 304 F0h 30h JPEG

Image Rotation 665 F1h 99h 0

Bits per Pixel (BPP) 303 F0h 2Fh 8 BPP

Signature Capture 93 5Dh Disable

Signature Capture Image File Format
Selection

Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP) 314 F0h 3Ah 8 BPP

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

Number

313 F0h 39h JPEG

SSI Number Default

Page

Number

5-12

5-13

5-13

5-14

5-14

5-15

5-16

5-17

5-18

5-19

5-20

5-21

Signature Capture Width 366 F4h F0h 6Eh 400

Signature Capture Height 367 F4h F0h 6Fh 100

Signature Capture JPEG Quality 421 F0h A5h 65

Video Mode Format Selector 916 F2h 94h JPEG

Video View Finder 324 F0h 44h Disable

Target Video Frame Size 328 F0h 48h 2200 bytes

Video View Finder Image Size 329 F0h 49h 1700 bytes

5-22

5-22

5-22

5-23

5-23

5-24

5-24

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Imaging Preferences

The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of
operation, including decode, video, and snapshot.

Operational Modes

The digital scanner has two modes of operation:

•

Decode Mode

•

Snapshot Mode

•

Video Mode.

Decode Mode

By default, when you pull the trigger the digital scanner attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes
within its field of view. The digital scanner remains in this mode until it decodes a bar code or you release the
trigger.

Snapshot Mode

Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. To temporarily enter this mode
scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this mode the digital scanner blinks the green LED at 1-second
intervals to indicate it is not in standard operating (decode) mode.

In Snapshot Mode, the digital scanner turns on its aiming pattern to highlight the area to capture in the image.
The next trigger pull instructs the digital scanner to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the host. A
short time may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the trigger is pulled and the image is captured as the
digital scanner adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the digital scanner steady until the image is captured,
denoted by a single beep.

If you do not press the trigger within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period, the digital scanner returns to Decode
Mode. Use Snapshot Mode Timeout on page 5-8 to adjust this timeout period. The default timeout period is 30
seconds.

To disable the aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see Snapshot Aiming Pattern on page 5-9.

Snapshot Mode

Video Mode

In this mode the digital scanner behaves as a video camera as long as you press the trigger. Release the
trigger to return the digital scanner to Decode Mode. Scan this bar code to temporarily enter Video Capture
Mode.

Video Mode

Imaging Preferences 5 - 5

Image Capture Illumination

Parameter # 361 (SSI # F0h 69h)

Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture.
Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination.

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

*Enable Image Capture Illumination

(1)

Disable Image Capture Illumination

(0)

Image Capture Autoexposure

Parameter # 360 (SSI # F0h 68h)

Select Enable Image Capture Autoexposure to allow the digital scanner to control gain settings and
exposure (integration) time to best capture an image for the selected operation mode.

Select Disable Image Capture Autoexposure to manually adjust the gain and exposure time (see the
following pages). This option is only recommended for advanced users with difficult image capture situations.

*Enable Image Capture Autoexposure

(1)

Disable Image Capture Autoexposure

(0)

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Fixed Exposure

Parameter # 567 (SSI # F4h F1h 37h)

Type: Word

Range: 1 - 1000

This parameter configures the exposure used in manual mode for Snapshot and Video modes.

Each integer value represents 100 μs worth of exposure. The default value is 100 which results in an exposure
setting of 10 ms.

To set the Fixed Exposure parameter, scan Fixed Exposure followed by four numeric bar codes representing
the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set a Fixed Exposure value of 99, scan 0, 0, 9, 9. See

Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.

Fixed Exposure

(4 digits)

Fixed Gain

Parameter # 568 (SSI # F1h 38h)

Type: Byte

Range 1 - 100

This parameter configures the gain setting used in manual mode for Snapshot and Video modes.

A value of 1 indicates that gain is not used for image capture. A value of 100 indicates that maximum gain is
used for image capture. The default value of this parameter is 50.

To set the Fixed Gain parameter, scan Fixed Gain below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the
value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set a Fixed Gain value of 99, scan 0, 9, 9. See Appendix G,

Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.

Fixed Gain

Imaging Preferences 5 - 7

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode

Parameter # 562 (SSI # F1h 32h)

This parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain exposure priority when it acquires an image in Snapshot Mode
in auto exposure mode.

•

Scan Low Exposure Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors higher gain over
exposure to capture an image. This results in an image that is less susceptible to motion blur at the
expense of noise artifacts. However, for most applications, the amount of noise is acceptable.

•

Scan Low Gain Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors longer exposure time rather
than higher gain to capture an image. This ensures that the image is less noisy and produces fewer
artifacts during post processing activities like image enhancement (sharpening). The mode is
recommended for fixed mount / fixed object image capture since the image acquired is susceptible to
motion blur.

•

Scan Autodetect (default) to set a mode in which the digital scanner automatically selects Gain Priority
or Low Exposure Priority mode for Snapshot Mode. If the digital scanner is in a magnetic reed switch
enabled stand (or it is configured in Blink Mode), it uses Low Gain Priority mode. Otherwise, it uses the
Low Exposure Priority mode.

Low Gain Priority

(0)

* Autodetect

(2)

Low Exposure Priority

(1)

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Snapshot Mode Timeout

Parameter # 323 (SSI # F0h 43h)

This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner
exits Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this
timeout value, scan the Set Snapshot Mode Timeout bar code below followed by a bar code from Appendix

G, Numeric Bar Codes. The default value is 0 which represents 30 seconds; values increment by 30. For

example, 1 = 60 seconds, 2 = 90 seconds, etc.

To quickly re-set the default timeout to 30 seconds, scan the 30 Seconds bar code below.

If you select No Timeout, the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode until you pull the trigger.

Set Snapshot Mode Timeout

No Timeout

*30 Seconds