Symbol LS 1006 Product Reference Manual

LS 1006

Product Reference Guide

LS 1006 Product Reference Guide

70-33807-01

Revision A — September 1998

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Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742

LS 1006 Keyboard Wedge Scanner

Product Reference Guide

70-33807-01

Revision A

September 1998

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1998 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or
mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or
mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval
systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware,
furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and
non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed
program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise
transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol. No right to copy a licensed
program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user
shall not modify , merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other
program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed
program in a network without written permission from Symbol. The user agrees to maintain
Symbol’s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder, and to include the
same on any authorized copies it makes, in whole or in part. The user agrees not to
decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the
user or any portion thereof.

Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability ,
function, or design.

Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the
application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

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Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property rights. An implied license only exists for
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Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com

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Contents

About This Guide

Notational Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Symbol Support Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Chapter 1. Introduction and Setup

Chapter Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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

Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting Your Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Keyboard Wedge Configuration with Y-Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Chapter 2. Scanning

Chapter Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Scanning with the LS 1006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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

Scan the Entire Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Hold at an Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Chapter 3. Maintenance & Specifications

Chapter Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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

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

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

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Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

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

LS 1006 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

LS 1006 Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Chapter 4. Programming The LS 1006

Chapter Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Scanning Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Scanning Sequence Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Parameter Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Set Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Terminal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Terminal Selection (cont’d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Country Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Country Selection (cont’d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Power On Beep Enable/Disable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Beep after Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Decode Attempt Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Decode Attempt Time (cont’d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Transmit “No Decode” Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Decode Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Code Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

UPC/EAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Code32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -35

MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

Data Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41

Caps Lock Scan Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44

Ignore Unknown Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45

Communications Delays and Time-Outs (Intercharacter Delay). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45

Communications Prefix/Suffix Delays and Time-outs (Interpacket Delay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47

Appendix A. ASCII Character Set

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Appendix B. Keyboard Identifier Maps

Glossary

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About This Guide

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operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the LS 1006 scanner.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Bullets (•) indicate:

Œ

action items

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lists of alternatives

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lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

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

numbered lists.

Related Publications

provides general instructions for setup, programming,

• LS 1000 Series Quick Reference Guide

• LS 1000 Product Reference Guide

• LS 1004 Product Reference Guide

p/n 70-17422-xx
p/n 70-17529-xx
p/n 70-33806-xx

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Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. Before
calling, have the model number , serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person
can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly
and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar
codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred

Note:

during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.

Symbol Support Centers

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:

United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies International
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 3282424(Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 422
[phone]

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
230 Victoria Street #04-05
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)
[phone] (Outside Singapore)

Canada

Asia/Pacific

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business
Partner for service.

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Chapter 1

Introduction and Setup

Chapter Contents

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

Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting Your Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Keyboard Wedge Configuration with Y-Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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Introduction

The LS 1006 hand-held laser scanner offers good performance in retail and light industrial

applications. The ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time.

The LS 1006 hand-held scanner is based on the Visible Laser Diode (VLD). This state of the

art technology gives the scanner a wider decode zone, greater depth of field, and a visible scan

beam. This model reads color bar codes and symbols printed on all substrates. See the LS

1006 Decode Zone on page 3-4.

The LS 1006 scans automatically at the rate of 36 scans per second. For decode capability,

see Technical Specifications beginning on page 3-4.

Audience

The intended audience for this manual is personnel performing the installation/setup and

programming of LS 1006 scanners.

Set-Up

The LS 1006 scanner is a keyboard “wedge” interface which adds efficient, reliable bar code

reading to your terminal. Since entered scan data is transmitted as keystrokes, no software

changes to the host system are necessary.

Unpacking

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

in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed in the front

of this manual. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be

used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

Connecting Your Scanner

The scanner contains on-board discrete keyboard wedge communications for connecting to

asynchronous terminals and host systems. Some installations require one cable; others

require additional adapters between the keyboard, the PC, and the Y-cable.

Keyboard Wedge Configuration with Y-Cable

1. Switch off the PC and unplug the keyboard connector.

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2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the scanner port on the scanner.

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

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

5. If needed, attach the optional power supply to the conenctor in the middle of the Y­cable.

6. Make sure all connections are secure.

7. Switch on your host system. You are now ready to read bar codes.

During scanning, PC-compatible host terminals should be in CAPS LOCK OFF mode.

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Figure 1-1. LS 1006 Keyboard Wedge Configuration with Y-Cable

Chapter 2

Scanning

Chapter Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Scanning with the LS 1006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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

Scan the Entire Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Hold at an Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

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Scanning

Introduction

This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes. Included are specific
instructions on how to hold the scanner at the appropriate angle to ensure an accurate
decode.

Scanning with the LS 1006

1. Make sure all connections are secure.

2. Aim the scanner away from you and press the trigger . When you press the trigger , the

scanning beam is energized for approximately 1 second (default).

3. Make sure the symbol you want to scan is within the scanning range. See the LS 1006

Decode Zone diagram on page 3-4.

4. Aim and press the trigger.

The scanner has read the symbol when:

•

You hear a short, high tone beep (if the beeper is enabled).

•

The DECODE LED lights.

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Aiming

Scan the Entire Symbol

•

Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol.

•

The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner.

•

Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

•

A short, high tone beep indicates a good decode.

RIGHT

012345

WRONG

012345

Hold at an Angle

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting
the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind”
the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is known
as a “dead zone”.

directly

back into

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Scanning

You can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Simple
practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

1. Successful Scanning. 3. Successful Scanning.

2. Possible Specular Reflection.

Figure 2-1. Appropriate An gles for Scanning

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Chapter 3

Maintenance & Specifications

Chapter Contents

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

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

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

LS 1006 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

LS 1006 Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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Maintenance and Specifications

Introduction

This chapter covers the suggested maintenance of the LS 1006 scanner , as well a s the technical
specifications, available accessories, pinouts, and beeper definitions.

Maintenance

Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required.

•

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based
detergent.

•

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

Cables

There is one cable available for use with the LS 1006; the PS/2 Keyboard W edge Cable, part
number NA6022.

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories include various stands and holders, which are supplied at extra cost.
Additional units of standard accessories may also be purchased at extra cost.

Troubleshooting

If the scanner does not operate after you’ve followed the operating instructions:

•

Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use.

•

Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code you are scanning.

•

Check for loose cable connections.

•

Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced.

•

Try scanning test symbols of the same code type.

•

Be sure you are within the proper scanning range.

If the symbol is decoded, but not transmitted to the host terminal:

•

Be sure the proper host type is selected (See Chapter 4).

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10

25.4

If scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the terminal:

•

Make sure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type.

•

Make sure the CAPS LOCK key is off.

•

Be sure the proper host is selected.

•

Be sure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly
programmed.

If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call
the Symbol Support Center. See page viii for the telephone number.

LS 1006 Technical Specifications

LS 1006 Decode Zone

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15

38.1

5 12.7

0 0

5 12.7

10 25.4

15.0

Scanner

5.0 mil

1.0 2.3

7.5 mil

0

2.0

In.

0

Cm.

0

Depth of Field in Inches/Centi meters

Depth of field as a function of minimum element width.

5.0

13 mil

20 mil minimum element width

5

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Figure 3-1. LS 1006 Decode Zone

3-4

Item Description

Power Requirements*

Maintenance and Specifications

Table 3-1. Technical Specifications

4.75 to 14.5 VDC (max) 100mA @ 5VDC typical

Decode Capability

Beeper Operation
Scan Repetition Rate
Skew T olerance
Pitch
Decode Depth of Field
Print Contrast Minimum

Ambient Light Immunity
Artificial Lighting
Sunlight

The LS 1006 can be programmed to decode the
foll ow in g code types: UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code
39 Full ASCII, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2
of 5, Code 128, EAN 128, and Di scre t e 2 of 5. Se t
code length(s) for any linear code type. T he LS 1006
can auto-discriminate between all of the above code
types except for Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

User-selectable: Enabled, Disabled, Volume, Tone
36 (± 3) scans/sec (bidirectional)
± 65° from normal
± 60° from normal
See Decode Zone
25% absolute dark/light differential, measured at

670 nm.

450 ft. candles 4844 lux
8000 ft. candles 86112 lux

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Table 3-1. Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Operating Temperature

32° to 104°F0° to 40°C

Storage Temperature
Humidity
Durability
Dimensions

Height
Length
Width

Laser Classifications

Start-Up Time
Data Acquisition Time
Minimum Element Width
Maximum Eleme nt Width

-40° to 140°F-40° to 60°C
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
4-ft. drop to concrete1.2 m

4.8 in.122 mm

3.7 in.93 mm

2.4 in.60 mm
CDRH Class II

IEC 825 Class 2
<50 msec from scan enable
<110 msec from scan enable

0.005 in0.127 mm

0.020 in5.08 mm

*For direct host power connection, make sure the host terminal supplies sufficient power for
the specified operation. Symbol is not responsible for damage to host equipment or system

mis-operation due to an insufficient power condition.

Table 3-2. Pinouts

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Pin LS 1006 Function

1

Data Data Line (for

synapse)

2

VBAT Power Supply

3

GND Ground

4

RTS Request to Send (for

RS-232C)

5

RXD* Receive Data Input

(for RS-232C)

* active low

Standard Use

Beeper Sequence Indication

1 Beep - short high tone

Maintenance and Specifications

Table 3-2. Pinouts (Continued)

Pin LS 1006 Function

6

N.C. Non-Connected (for

RS-232C)

7

DTR Data Terminal Ready

(for RS-232C)

8

TXD* Transmit Data

Output (for RS­232C)

9

CTS Clear to Send (for RS-

232C)

10

Clock Clock Line (for

Synapse)

Table 3-3. Beeper Indications

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

4 Beeps - long low tone

4 Beeps - short high tone

3 Beeps - short high tone

Parameter Menu Scanning
1 Beep - short high tone

1 Beep - warble sound
2 Beeps - long low tone

A transmission error has been detected in a scanned
symbol. The last data scanned was lost. Scan the last
data again.

Low power indication; no further scanning is possible.
Change or recharge battery.

Power-up (continuous power mode onl y )

Appropriate menu within the scanning sequence h as
been read

Parameter value entered successful ly
Parameter not entered, or incorrect sequence performed.

Scan CANCEL and restart the scanning sequence.

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Chapter 4

Programming The LS 1006

Chapter Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Scanning Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Scanning Sequence Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Errors While Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Parameter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Set Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Terminal Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Terminal Selection (cont’d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Country Selection (cont’d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Power On Beep Enable/Disable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Beep after Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

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

Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Decode Attempt Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Decode Attempt Time (cont’d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Transmit “No Decode” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Decode Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Code Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Code32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Discrete 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

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Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -34

MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36

Data Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

Caps Lock Scan Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43

Ignore Unknown Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44

Communications Delays and Time-Outs (Intercharacter Delay). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44

Communications Prefix/Suffix Delays and Time-outs (Interpacket Delay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-46

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Introduction

This chapter provides information on how to program the LS 1006 scanner. Before
programming the scanner, follow the instructions in

The Table 4-1 illustrates the default values with which the scanner is shipped. If the default
values suit your requirements, scan the SET ALL DEFAULTS barcode. This will set the
scanner to the default parameters. Changing the scanner’s programmable parameters is
accomplished by scanning the bar codes provided in this section.

The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option,
scan the appropriate bar code(s).

Table 4-1. Default Table

Parameter Default Page Number

Set Default Parameter All Defaults 4-8
Terminal Selection IBM PC/AT 4-8
Country Selection North America 4-9
Power On Beep Enable 4-10

Set-Up

on page 1-3.

Beep after Decode Enable 4-10
Beeper Tone Middle 4-11
Beeper Volume High Level 4-11
Decode Attempt Time 1 second 4-12
Transmit “No Decode” message No Message 4-13
Decode Redundancy Disable 4-13
Code Types All 4-14

UPC/EAN

Enable/Disable UPC/EAN Enable 4-15
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 4-15
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 4-15
Decode UPC Only Disable 4-15

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

Transmit EAN 13/EAN 8 Check Digit Enable 4-16
Transmit Bookland EAN Check Digit Enable 4-16
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Disable 4-17
EAN Zero Extend Disable 4-17
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Disable 4-17
Enable/Disable UPC/EAN Coupon Code Disable 4-18
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental No Supplemental 4-19
UPC-E Preamble System Character 4-20
UPC-A Preamble System Character 4-20
UPC/EAN Security Level Level 0 4-21

Code 128

Enable/Disable Code 128 Enable 4-22
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN 128 Enable 4-22

Code 39

Enable/Disable Code 39 Enable 4-22
Code 39 modulo 43 check Disable 4-25
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 4-25
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Enable 4-25
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Disable 4-25

Code32
Enable/Disable Code32
Code32 Prefix A
Code 93

Enable/Disable Code 93 Enable 4-27

I 2 of 5

Enable/Disable Code I 2 of 5 Enable 4-29

Disable 4-26
Disable 4-26

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

Set I 2 of 5 Lengths 14 (length 1)

0 (length 2)
Modulo 10 Check Digit Disable 4-31
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Enabled 4-31
ITF14/EAN13 Conversion Disable 4-31

D 2 of 5

Enable/Disable Code D 2 of 5 Enable 4-32
Modulo 10 Check Digit Disable 4-32
Set D 2 of 5 Le ngths 12 (length 1)

0 (length 2)

Codabar

Enable/Disable Codabar Enable 4-35
Set Lengths for Codabar Any Length 4-35
CLSI Editing Disable 4-37
NOTIS Editing Disable 4-37

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4-32

MSI Plessey

Enable/Disable MSI Plessey D isab le 4-37
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Any Length 4-37
MSI Plessey Check Digits One 4-40
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digits Disable 4-40
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm MOD 10/MOD 10 4-40

Data Options

Transmit Code ID Character Disable 4-41
Prefix None 4-42
Suffix CR/LF 4-42

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

Data Transmission Format <PREFIX><DATA>

<SUFFIX1><SUFFIX2>
Caps Lock Scan Data Caps Lock Off 4-44
Ignore Unknown Character Send Bar codes with

unknown characters
Intercharacter Delay 0 msec. 4-45
Interpacket Delay 0 sec. 4-47

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4-45

Scanning Sequence

A scanning sequence establishes a value for one parameter type. During a scanning sequence,
bar codes are scanned to select a parameter. All bar codes necessary for programming the
scanner are provided in

Scanning Sequence Example

In this example, assume you want to program the scanner for all default settings except for
two parameters, DECODE UPC ONLY and INTERCHARACTER DELAY.

Since you want to keep the majority of th e default settings, scan the SET ALL DEF AUL T S bar
code. The default for DECODE UPC ONLY is DISABLED, but in this example, you need it
enabled. To do this, scan the DECODE UPC ONLY ENABLE bar code. You’ll hear hi/lo/hi/
low warble. The warble sound indicates that the scanner has been successfully programmed
for the selected parameter. Other beeper indications are listed in Chapter 3.

The default for INTERCHARACTER DELAY is 0 msec, but you need it set to 2 msec. To
program the scanner for a 2msec intercharacter delay, scan the bar codes listed below. This
sequence includes a two-digit entry; single-digit entries require a leading zero.

Parameter Menus

, beginning on page 4-8 .

You’ll hear...

1. Scan INTERCHARACTER DELAY Short high tone

2. Scan 0 Short high tone

3. Scan 2 Hi/Lo/Hi/Lo warble

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Errors While Scanning

Don’t worry if you make an error during a scanning sequence. If you’re scanning a multi-step
sequence, scanning CANCEL removes you from that sequence so that you can start again.

Otherwise, simply scan the single correct bar code for the desired parameter.

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Parameter Menus

Refer to the Default table in the front of this chapter for the default settings for each
parameter type.

Set Paramete r Defaults

Scanning the SET ALL DEF AULTS bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed
in the Default Table.

Set All Defaults

Terminal Selection

Scan the appropriate bar code associated with your terminal type.

4-8

IBM PC/AT IBM PS/2-50, 55SX,

60, 70, 80

IBM PC/XT

IBM PS/2-30

Terminal Selection (cont’d)

NCR 7052

No Host

Country Selection

Scan the appropriate bar code for your country.

Programming the LS 1006

North America n

French

French International

Spanish

German

Italian

Swedish

British

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Country Selection (con t ’d)

Japanese

Power On Beep Enable/Disable

This option, if selected, causes the beeper to sound at power-up (in continuous power mode
only).

Power On Beep Enable

Power On Beep Disable

Beep after Decode

This option determines whether the beeper sounds during normal scanning. Usually, it is
desirable to operate the unit with the beeper enabled. In all cases, the beeper operates during
parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. See Table 3-3 on page 3-7.

Beeper Enable

Beeper Disable

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Beeper Tone

Three options are available for beeper tone (frequency); low, middle, and high.

Beeper Tone Low

Beeper Tone Middle

Beeper Tone High

Beeper V olume

Three options are available for beeper volume; low, middle, and high.

Beeper Volume Low

Beeper Volume Middle

Beeper Volume High

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Decode Attempt Time

This parameter sets the length of time the scanner laser beam remains on while attempting to
scan a symbol.

0.5 seconds

1.0 seconds

1.5 seconds

2.0 seconds

2.5 seconds

3.5 seconds

4.0 seconds

4.5 seconds

5.0 seconds

5.5 seconds

4-12

3.0 seconds

6.0 seconds

Decode Attempt Tim e (c ont’d)

Programming the LS 1006

6.5 seconds

7.0 seconds

Transmit “No Decode” Message

This feature gives you the option to transmit “NR” when a symbol does not decode. Prefixes
and suffixes enabled will be appended around this character.

ransmit “NO DECODE”

Message

Do Not Transmit “NO

DECODE” Message

Decode Redundancy

When you select ENABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY, a Codabar symbol must
be decoded in both directions before being accepted as a successful decode. If you select
ENABLE ALL CODE TYPES DECODE REDUNDANCY, all bar code symbols must be
decoded in both directions before being accepted as successful decodes.

Enable CODABAR

Decode Redundancy

Enable ALL CODE TYPES

Decode Redundancy

Disable CODABAR

Decode Redundancy

Disable ALL CODE

TYPES

Decode Redundancy

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Code Types

Selecting the ENABLE ALL CODE TYPES bar code below enables the following
symbologies:

•

UPC Versions A and E (EAN 8 and 13)

•

Code 39

•

Interleaved 2 of 5

•

Code 93

•

Code 128

•

UCC/EAN128

The scanner autodiscriminates between all of the above symbologies.

Enable All Code Types Disable All Code Types

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UPC/EAN

Enable/Disable UPC/EAN

Programming the LS 1006

Enable UPC/EAN

Disable UPC/EAN

Transmit UPC-E/UPC-A

Select this option if decoded UPC-E or UPC-A symbols are transmitted with or without the
check digit.

Transmit UPC-A check digit Do Not Transmit

UPC-A Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E check digit

Do Not Transmit

UPC-E Check Digit

Decode UPC Only (Not EAN)

If selected, this option limits the scanner’s capability to UPC versions only. It disables EAN
decode capability.

Decode UPC Onl y Enab le Decode UPC Only Disable

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Transmit EAN13/EAN8 Check Digit

This option determines whether decoded EAN 13 or EAN 8 symbols are transmitted with or
without the check digit.

Transmit EAN 13 Check Digit

Tra nsmit EAN 8 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit EAN 13

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit EAN 8

Check Digit

Transmit Bookland EAN Check Digit

This option determines whether decoded Bookland EAN symbols are transmitted with or
without the check digit.

Transmit Bookland EAN

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit Bookland

EAN Check Digit

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Select this option to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decode data to UPC-A format before
transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A
programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

Convert UPC-E to

UPC-A

Do Not Convert

UPC-E to UPC-A

EAN Zero Extend

This parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible
in format to EAN-13 symbols.

Enable EAN Zero

Extend

Disable EA N Ze ro

Extend

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

Enable Bookland EAN

Disable Bookland EAN

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Enable/Disable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

Enable UPC/EAN

Coupon Code

Disable UPC/EAN

Coupon Code

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental

This option is used to select whether UPC/EAN is decoded with or without supplemental
characters, or whether the unit autodiscriminates between the two. Supplementals are
additionally appended characters, according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC
A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+5).

If UPC/EAN Supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters
won’t be decoded. If Ignore UPC/EAN Supplementals is selected and the scanner is presented
with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the UPC/EAN is decoded and the supplemental
characters are ignored. If autodiscrimination is chosen, the scanner will, after additional
processing to ensure a good decode, transmit either.

Decode UPC/EAN

Supplementals

Ignore UPC/EAN

Supplementals

Autodiscriminate UPC/

EAN Supplementals

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UPC A and E Preamble(s)

Three options are available for the lead-in characters for decoded UPC-A or UPC-E symbols
transmitted to the host device. Select one preamble for UPC-A decodes and one for UPC-E
decodes. These lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol itself. The three options
are:

•

a system character only

•

the country code and system character

•

no preamble

The system character is the digit printed to the extreme left of a UPC symbol. The country
code for UPC is always zero, and it cannot be transmitted without the system character.

UPC-A Preambl es

None

System Character

System Character

and

Country Code

UPC-E Preambles

None

System Character

System Character

and

Country Code

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UPC/EAN Security Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of
security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality . There is an inverse relationship
between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security
necessary for any given application.

Security Level 0 - This is the default setting which allows the scanner to operate in its most
aggressive state, while providing sufficient security in decoding in spec UPC/EAN bar codes.

Security Level 1 - As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to mis­decodes before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed
bar codes, and the mis-decodes are limited to these characters, select this security level.

Security Level 2 - If you are experiencing mis-decodes on poorly printed bar codes, and the
mis-decodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7 and 8, select this security level.

UPC/EAN Sec uri t y

Level 0

UPC/EAN Security

Level 1

UPC/EAN Security

Level 2

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Code 128

Enable/Disable Code 128

Enable Code 128

Add/Disable UCC/EAN 128

Enable UCC/EAN 128

Code 39

Enable/Disable Code 39

Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39

Disable Code 128

Disable UCC/EAN 128

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Set Lengths for Code 39

Select one or two lengths for Code 39. If you set both length 1 and length 2 to 0, the scanner
can read any length within 45 characters. We recommend that you set Code 39 modulo 43
check to enabled when you set both length 1 and length 2 to 0. If any default setting is in
effect and is an appropriate length, it need not be reset. Length 1 may range from 00-45 and
length 2 may range from 00-45.

Code 39 Length 1

Code 39 Length 2

Within Range for Code 39

This optio n all o ws you to de co de a co de ty pe wit h in a specified ra ng e . S et MI N Le n gth an d
MAX Lengths for Code 39. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4
and 12 characters, set MIN Length to 04 and MAX Length to 12. If you set both MIN and
MAX Length to 0, the scanner can read any length within 45 characters. We recommend that
you set the Code 39 modulo 43 check to enabled when you set both Length 1 and Length 2
to 0. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it need not be reset. Length
1 may range from 00-45 and Length 2 may range from 00-45.

Code 39 MIN Length

Code 39 MAX Length

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Fixed Lengths and Lengths Within Range for Code 39

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Programming the LS 1006

Code 39 Modulo 43 Check

When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies
with specified algorithms.

Verify Code 39

Check Dig it

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

When enabled, Code 39 Check Digit will be sent to the host.

Transmit Code 39

Check Digit Enable

Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

Enable Code 39

Full ASCII

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code39

Do Not V erify Code

39 Check Digit

Transmit Code 39

Check Digit Disable

Disable Code 39

Full ASCII

Enable Trioptic Code39

Disable Trioptic Code39

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Code32

Enable/Disable Code32

Enable Code32

Code32 Prefix A

Enable Code32 Prefix

Disable Code32

Disable Code32 Prefix

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Code 93

Enable/Disable Code 93

Programming the LS 1006

Enable Code 93

Disable Code 93

Set Lengths for Code 93

Select one or two lengths for Code 93. If you set both Length 1 and 2 to 0, the scanner reads
any length within 55 characters. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length,
it need not be reset. Both Length 1 and Length 2 may range from 00-55.

Code 93 Length 1

Code 93 Length 2

Within Range for Code 93

This optio n all o ws you to de co de a co de ty pe wit h in a specified ra ng e . S et MI N Le n gth an d
MAX lengths for Code 93. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4
and 12 characters, set MIN Length to 04 and MAX to 12. If you set both MIN Length and
MAX Length to 0, the scanner can read an y length within 55 characters. If any d efault setting
is in effect and is an appropriate length, it need not be reset. Length 1 and Length 2 may range
from 00-55.

Code 93 MIN Length

Code 93 MAX Length

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Fixed Lengths and Within Range for Code 93

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Interleaved 2 of 5

Enable/Disable Code I 2 of 5

Enable Code I 2 of 5 Disable Code I 2 of 5

Fixed Lengths for Code I 2 of 5

Select one or two lengths for the Interleaved 2 of 5 codes. If you set both Length 1 and Length
2 to 0, the scanner can read any length within 36 characters. It is recommended that you set
the I 2 of 5 modulus 10 check to enabled when you set both Length 1 and Length 2 to 0.

If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it need not be reset. Length 1
may range from 00-36 and Length 2 may range from 00-36.

I 2 of 5 Length 1

(Range 00 -36)

I 2 OF 5 Length 2

(Range 00-36)

Within Range for Code I 2 of 5

This optio n all o ws you to de co de a co de ty pe wit h in a specified ra ng e . S et MI N Le n gth an d
MAX Lengths for the Interleaved 2 of 5 codes. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols
containing between 4 and 12 characters, set MIN Length to 04 and MAX Length to 12. If
you set both MIN Length and MAX Length to 0, the scanner can read any length within 55
characters. We recommend that you set the I 2 of 5 modulus 10 check to enabled when you
set both Length 1 and 2 to 0. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it
need not be reset. Both Length 1 and Length 2 may range from 00-55.

I 2 of 5 MIN Length

I 2 of 5 MAX Length

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Fixed Lengths and Within Range for Code I 2 of 5

0 1

2

4

6

8

Cancel

3

5

7

9

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I 2 of 5 Modulo 10 Check

When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol to ensure
it complies with specific algorithms.

I 2of 5 Modulo 10

Check Digit Enable

I 2of 5 Modulo 10

Check Digit Disable

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

When enabled, I 2 of 5 Check Digit is sent to the host.

Enable Transmit Code I 2 of 5

Check Digit

Disable Transmit Code I 2 of 5

Check Digit

ITF-14/EAN-13 Conversion

This featu re c o nv e rts a 1 4- c ha ra ct er I 2 of 5 c o de i nt o EA N- 13 , a nd t ra ns m it s t o t h e h o st as
EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length (either
LENGTH 1 or LENGTH 2) must be set to 14, the code must have a leading zero and proper
trailing check digit.

ITF-14/EAN-13

Conversion Enable

ITF-14/EAN-13

Conversion Disable

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Discrete 2 of 5

Enable/Disable D 2 of 5

Enable Code D 2 of 5 Disable Code D 2 of

D 2 of 5 Modulo 10 Check

When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Discrete 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it
complies with specific algorithms.

D 2 of 5 Modulo 10

Check Digit Enable

D 2 of 5 Modulo 10 Check

Digit Disable

Transmit D 2 of 5 Check Digit

When enabled, the D 2 of 5 Check Digit is sent to the host.

Transmit D 2 of 5 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit D 2 of 5

Check Digit

Fixed Lengths for Code D 2 of 5

Select one or two lengths for the Discrete 2 of 5 codes. If you set the both of them (Length 1
and Length 2) to 0, the scanner can read any length within 36 characters. It is recommended
that you set the D 2 of 5 modulus 10 check to enabled when you set both Length 1 and Length
2 to 0.

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If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it need not be reset. Length 1
may range from 00-36 and Length 2 may range from 00-36

D 2 of 5 Length 1

(Range 00-36)

D 2 OF 5 Length 2

(Range 00-36)

Within Range for Code D 2 of 5

This optio n all o ws you to de co de a co de ty pe wit h in a specified ra ng e . S et MI N Le n gth an d
MAX Lengths for the Discrete 2 of 5 codes. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols
containing between 4 and 12 characters, set MIN Length to 04 and MAX Length to 12. If
you set both MIN Length and MAX Length to 0, the scanner can read any length within 45
characters. We recommend that you set the I 2 of 5 modulus 10 check to enabled when you
set both Length 1 and 2 to 0. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it
need not be reset. Both Length 1 and Length 2 may range from 00-45.

D 2 of 5 MIN Length

D 2 of 5 MAX Length

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Fixed Lengths for Code 2 of 5 (cont’d)

0 1

2

4

6

8

CANCEL

3

5

7

9

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Codabar

Enable/Disable Codabar

Enable Codabar Disable Codabar

Fixed Lengths for Codabar

Select one or two lengths for Codabar. If set both Lengths 1 and 2 to 0, the scanner can read
any length within 55 characters. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length,
it need not be reset. Length 1 may range from 00-55, and Length 2 may range from 00-55.

Codabar Length 2

Codabar Length 1

Within Range for Codabar

This optio n all o ws you to de co de a co de ty pe wit h in a specified ra ng e . S et MI N Le n gth an d
MAX Lengths for Codabar . For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4
and 12 characters, set MIN Length to 04 and MAX Length to 12. If you set both MIN Length
and MAX Length to 0, the scanner can read any length within 55 characters. W e recommend
that you set the I 2 of 5 modulus 10 check to enabled when you set both Length 1 and 2 to

0. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it need not be reset. Both
Length 1 and Length 2 may range from 00-55.

Codabar MIN Length

Codabar MAX Length

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Fixed Lengths and Within Range for Codabar

0 1

2

4

6

8

CANCEL

3

5

7

9

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g

CLSI Editing

Use this parameter to insert a space after the 1st, 5th, and 10th characters of a 14-character
Codabar symbol. This symbol length includes start and stop characters.

Enable CLSI Editing Disable CLSI Editing

NOTIS Editing

This option strips the start and stop characters from decoded Codabar symbols.

Enable NOTIS Editing Disable NOTIS Editin

MSI Plessey

Enable/Disable MSI Plessey

Enable MSI Plessey

Disable MSI Plessey

Within Range for MSI Plessey

This optio n all o ws you to de co de a co de ty pe wit h in a specified ra ng e . S et MI N Le n gth an d
MAX Lengths for MSI Plessey. For example, to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing
between 4 and 12 characters, set MIN Length to 04 and MAX Length to 12. If you set both
MIN Length and MAX Length to 0, the scanner can read any length within 55 characters.
We recommend that you set the I 2 of 5 modulus 10 check to enabled when you set both

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Length 1 and 2 to 0. If any default setting is in effect and is an appropriate length, it need not
be reset. Both Length 1 and Length 2 may range from 00-55.

MSI Plessey MIN Length MSI Plessey MAX Length

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Fixed Lengths and Within Range for MSI Plessey

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2

4

6

8

CANCEL

3

5

7

9

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MSI Plessey Check Digits

These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one check
digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data.

One MSI Plessey Check Digit

Two MSI Plessey Check Digits

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit

When enabled, MSI Plessey Check Digit is sent to the host.

Enable Transmit MSI Plessey

Check Digit

Disable Transmit MSI Plessey

Check Digit

MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm

When the two MSI Plessey Check Digits option is selected, an additional verification is
required to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected.

MOD 10/MOD 10

MOD 11/MOD 10

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Data Options

Transmit Code ID Character

A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when
the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single-character prefixes
already selected, the code ID character is appended as a prefix to the decode. The user may
select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character.

SYMBOL

Code ID Character

AIM Code ID Character

None

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Prefix

The scanner adds one of the following start-of-text characters to transmitted data.

•

None

•

One user-defined prefix (can be any ASCII character). See Appendix A,

Character Set

for more information.

ASCII

Prefix None

User’s Choice Prefix Character

Suffix

Select one or two end-of-text characters to be added to transmitted data.

•

None

•

CR (Carriage Return) - Returns the cursor to the same position on the line after each
decode.

Suffix None

User’s Choice

Suffix 1

Suffix Enter

User’s Choice

Suffix 2

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2

4

6 7

8

3

5

9

Cancel

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Data Transmission Format

This option changes the data transmission format.

<Data As Is>

<Prefix><Data>

<Data><Suffix 1><Suffix 2>

<Prefix><Data><Suffix 1> <S uff ix 2>

Caps Lock Scan Data

This option performs the CAPS LOCKS function for the scanned data transmission. “A” to
“Z” character (scanned data) is transmitted with CAPS ON/OFF.

Caps Lock Off Caps Lock On

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Ignore Unknown Character

Unknown characters are those unrecognized by the host. When Send Bar Codes with
Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent, excepts for unknown characters,
and no error beeps are sounded. When Do Not Send Bar codes with Unknown Characters is
selected, no bar code data containing at least one unknown character is sent to the host.

Send Bar Codes with Unkno wn

Characters

Do Not Send Bar Codes with

Unknown Characters

Communications Delays and Time-Outs (Intercharacter Delay)

Selecting the intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform
other tasks between characters. Select from no delay to a 99msec. delay between transmission
of each character.

Intercharacter Delay

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Communications Delays and Time-Outs (Inter character Delay) (cont’d)

0 1

2

4

6 7

8

3

5

9

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Communications Prefix/Suffix Delays and Time-outs (Interpacket Delay)

Selecting the Prefix/Suffix Delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform
other tasks between DataPacket. Select from no delay to a 9.9 sec. delay between
transmission of each DataPacket.

Prefix/Suffix Delay

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Communications Prefix/Suffix Delays and Timeouts (cont’d)

0 1

2

4

6 7

8

3

5

9

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Cancel

Appendix A

ASCII Character Set

Table A-1. ASCII Character Set

ASCII

Value

000 %U CTRL 2 024 $X CTRL X
001 $A CTRL A 025 $Y CTRL Y
002 $B CTRL B 026 $Z CTRL Z
003 $C CTRL C 027 %A CTRL [
004 $D CTRL D 028 %B CTRL \
005 $E CTRL E 029 %C CTRL ]
006 $F CTRL F 030 %D CTRL 6
007 $G C TRL G 031 %E CTRL ­008 $H CTRL H 032 Space Space
009 $I CTRL I 033 /A !
010 $J CTRL J 034 /B ‘
01 1 $K CTRL K 035 /C #
012 $L CTRL L 036 /D $
013 $M CTRL M 037 /E %
014 $N CTRL N 038 /F &
015 $O CTRL O 039 /G ‘
016 $P CTRL P 040 /H (

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char.

Keystroke ASCII

Value

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char

Keystroke

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Table A-1. (Continued) ASCII Character Set

017 $Q CTRL Q 041 /I )
018 $R CTRL R 042 /J *
019 $S CTRL S 043 /K +
020 $T CTRL T 044 /L ,
021 $U CTRL U 045 - ­022 $V CTRL V 046 . .
023 $W CTRL W 047 / /

ASCII

Value

048 0 0 073 I I
049 1 1 074 J J
050 2 2 075 K K
051 3 3 076 L L
052 4 4 077 M M
053 5 5 078 N N
054 6 6 079 O O
055 7 7 080 P P
056 8 8 081 Q Q
057 9 9 082 R R
058 /Z : 083 S S
059 %F ; 084 T T
060 %G < 085 U U
061 %H = 086 V V
062 %I > 087 W W
063 %J ? 088 X X
064 %V @ 089 Y Y
065 A A 090 Z Z
066 B B 091 %K [
067 C C 092 %L \

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char.

Keystroke ASCII

Value

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char

Keystroke

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ASCII Character Set

Table A-1. (Continued) ASCII Character Set

068 D D 093 %M ]
069 E E 094 %N ^
070 F F 095 %O _
071 G G 096 %W ‘
072 H H 097 +A a

ASCII

Value

098 +B b 113 +Q q
099 +C c 114 +R r
100 +D d 115 +S s
101 +E e 116 +T t
102 +F f 117 +U u
103 +G g 118 +V v
104 +H h 119 +W w
105 +I i 120 +X x
106 +J j 121 +Y y
107 +K k 122 +Z z
108 +L l 123 %P {
109 +M m 124 %Q |
110 +N n 125 %R }

111 +O o 126 %S ~
112 +P p 127 Undefined
264 ALT 2 275 ALT K 286 ALT V
265 ALT A 276 ALT L 287 ALT W
266 ALT B 277 ALT M 288 ALT X
267 ALT C 278 ALT N 289 ALT Y
268 ALT D 279 ALT O 290 ALT Z
269 ALT E 280 ALT P 291 ALT [
270 ALT F 281 ALT Q 292 ALT \

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char.

Keystroke ASCII

Value

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char

Keystroke

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Table A-1. (Continued) ASCII Character Set

271 ALT G 282 ALT R 293 ALT ]
272 ALT H 283 ALT S 294 ALT 6
273 ALT I 284 ALT T 29 5 ALT ­274 ALT J 285 ALT U

Misc. Key Keystroke Misc. Key Keystroke Misc. Key Keystroke

301 PA 1 309 CMD 7 317 °
302 PA 2 310 CMD 8 318 1/2
303 CMD 1 311 CMD 9 319 ¶
304 CMD 2 312 CMD 10 320 §
305 CMD 3 313 ¥ 321 |
306 CMD 4 314 £ 322 0/00
307 CMD 5 315 ¤
308 CMD 6 316 ¬

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Table A-1. (Continued) ASCII Character Set

PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke

401 PF 1 409 PF 9 417 PF 17
402 PF 2 410 PF 10 418 PF 18
403 PF 3 411 PF 11 419 PF 19
404 PF 4 412 PF 12 420 PF 20
405 PF 5 413 PF 13 421 PF 21
406 PF 6 414 PF 14 422 PF 22
407 PF 7 415 PF 15 423 PF 23
408 PF 8 416 PF 16 424 PF 24

F Keys Keystroke F Keys Keystroke F Keys Keystrok e

501 F 1 514 F 14 527 F 27
502 F 2 515 F 15 528 F 28
503 F 3 516 F 16 529 F 29
504 F 4 517 F 17 530 F 30
505 F 5 518 F 18 531 F 31
506 F 6 519 F 19 532 F 32
507 F 7 520 F 20 533 F 33
508 F 8 521 F 21 534 F 34
509 F 9 522 F 22 535 F 35
510 F 10 523 F 23 536 F 36
511 F 11 524 F 24 537 F 37
512 F 12 525 F 25 538 F 38
513 F 13 526 F 26 539 F 39

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Table A-1. (Continued) ASCII Character Set

Numeric

Keypad

642 * 649 1 656 8
643 + 650 2 657 9
644 Undefined 651 3 658 Enter
645 - 652 4 659 Num Lock
646 . 653 5 660 00
647/6546
64806557

Extended

Keypad

701 Break 708 Ba ckspace 715 Up Ar row
702 Delete 709 T ab 716 Dn Arrow
703 Pg Up 710 Print Screen 717 Left Arrow
704 End 711 Insert 718 Right Arrow
705 Pg Dn 712 H ome 719 Back Tab
706 Pause 713 Enter
707 Scroll Lock 714 Escap e

Keystroke Numeric

Keypad

Keystroke Extended

Keypad

Keystroke Numeric

Keypad

Keystroke Extended

Keypad

Keystroke

Keystroke

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ASCII Character Set

Table A-2. Encoded Full ASCII Code 39 Characters & Keyboard Output

Keystroke ID NCR 7052 All Others* Keystroke ID NCR 7052 All Others*

&U None Non e /G None ‘
$A F1 None /H None (

$B F2 DEL /I None )
$C F3 PGUP /J None *

$D F4 END /K + +

$E F5 PGDN /L None ,

$FF6None--­$GF7None...
$H F8 BKSPACE /O None /

$IF9HORIZ TAB000
$JF10None111

$KNoneINS222

$LNoneHOME333
$MENTERENTER444
$N None None 5 5 5
$O None None 6 6 6

$PF11None777
$QF12F1888

$RF13F2999

$S F14 F3 /Z None :

$T F15 F4 %F None ;
$UF16F5%GNone<
$V F17 F6 %H None =
$W F18 F7 %I None >

$X F19 F8 %J None ?

$Y None F9 %V None @

$Z None F10 A-Z A-Z A-Z

%A None ESC %K None None
%B None None %L None \
%C None None %M None None
%D None None %N None None
%E None None %O None _

SPACE SPACE SPACE %W None ‘

/A None ! +A-+Z None a-z

/B None ‘ %P None {
/C None # %Q None |
/D None $ %R None }

/E None % %S None ~

/F None & %T None None

*”All Others” Include: IBM AT/XT , PS2/30, 50, 60, Compaq 386 and Deskpro, NCR PC4, Columbia PC, Tandy HD1200, Adds
PC I/II, Leading Edge, ITT PC, Sperry PC, Pitney Bowes A2000, NCR PC8, Zenith 248, HP Vectra CS/ES

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Appendix B

Keyboard Identifier Maps

501

503

505

507

509

027

502

099

504

506

508

510

008

713

655

649

648 646

657

651

IBM PC/XT TANDY HD 1200 ITT PC
NCR PC4 ADDS PC I/II SPERRY PC
COMPAQ DESKPRO LEADING EDGE PC PITNEY BOWES A2000
COLUMBIA PC HP VECTRA CS

501

502

503

505

507

509

7009

504

506

508

510

008

027

655

713

657

651

649

648

646

IBM PC/AT NCR PC8 ZENITH 248

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027

501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508

509 510

IBM PS/2 COMPAQ 386

502

501

503

505 506

507

509

504

508

510

511

512

048

(048 if double key)

046

7013

713

045

514

043

517

713

(713 if double key)

513

515

516

518

519

6045

655

657

649

651

646

648

B-2

NCR 7052 32-KEY

Keyboard Identifier Maps

066

065

072

073

079 080

502

501

503

504

505 506

507

508

509

510

512

068

075

082

046

067

074

081

511

048

(048 if double key)

NCR 7052 58-KEY

1070

1069

1076

1077

1083 1084

1045

513

514

515

1043

516

518

517

713

519

(043 if double key)

1071

1078

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

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Glossary

ASCII

representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control
characte rs. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S.

BIT

eight consecutive bits compose one byt e of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values
within the byte determines its meaning.

BOOKLAND EAN -

symbol with 13 characters (EAN-13), the first 3 of which are “978”.

BYTE

combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits
are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bi t 0 the low-order b it. One byte
in memory can be used to store one ASCII character.

CDRH

responsible for regulating laser product safety. This agency specifies various
laser operation classes based on power output during operation.

CHECK DIGIT

inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the
resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required
for UPC but are optional for other symbologies. Using check digits decreases

the chance of substitution errors when a symbol is decoded.

- American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit code

- Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally,

A specially-formatted European Article Numbering

- On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1)

- Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency

- A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner

CODABAR

digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: (- $ : / , +).

- A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of

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CODE 128

- A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode

all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements.

CODE 3 OF 9 (CODE 39)

- A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code
symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters,
numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code
name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are
wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.

CODE 93

- An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a

full character ASCII set and a higher coding density than Code 39.

CONTINUOUS SYMBOLOGY

- A bar code or symbol in which all spaces
within the symbol are parts of characters. Ther e ar e no inter character gaps in a
continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.

DECODE

- To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then

analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned.

DECODE ALGORITHM

- A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into
data representation of the letters or numbers encoded within a bar code
symbol.

DISCRETE SYMBOLOGY

- A bar code or symbol in which the spaces

between characters (intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code.

DISCRETE 2 OF 5

- A binary bar code symbology r epr esenting each character
by a group of five bars, t wo of which ar e wide. The locati on of wide bars in the
group determines which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only
numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.

EAN

- European Article Number. This European/International version of the
UPC provides its own coding format and symbology standards. Element
dimensions are specified metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail.

HOST COMPUTER

- A computer that serves other terminals in a network,
providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory
programs, and network control.

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Glossary

IEC

- International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency
regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on
power output during operation.

IEC CLASS I (IEC 825 Class I)

- This is the lowest power IEC laser
classifi cation. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of 25
seconds of laser operation within any 100 second window and an automatic
laser shutdown if the scanner's oscillating mirror fails.

INTERCHARACTER GAP

- The space between two adjacent bar code

characters in a discrete bar code.

INTERLEAVED BAR CODE

- A bar code in which characters are paired
together, using bars to r epresents the first charact er and the intervening spaces
to represent the second.

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5

- A binary bar code symbology representing charact er

pairs in groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces. Interleaving provides

for greater information density. The location of wide elements (bar/spaces)
within each group determines which characters are encoded. This

continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces. On ly numeric (0 to 9)

and START/STOP characters may be encoded.

LASER

- An acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of
Radiation. The laser is an intense li ght sour ce. Light fr om a laser is all the same
frequency, unlike the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically
coherent and has a high energy density.

LASER DIODE

- A semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source

to generate a laser beam. This laser type is a compact source of coherent light.

PARAMETER
PROGRAMMING MODE

parameter values. See

QUIET ZONE

- A variable that can have different values assigned to it.

- The state in which a scanner is configured for

SCANNING MODE

.

- A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the

start character of a bar code symbol and follows the stop character.

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REDUNDANCY -

A decoding method which requires a bar code be
recognized redundantly on a number of sweeps of the scan beam before a
decode is declared. While slowing the time-to-decode, redundancy can help
lower the possibility of a mis-decode of poorly printed symbols.

SCANNER

- An electronic device used to scan bar cod e symbols and produce
a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its
three main components are:

1. Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code.

2. Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light (more light

reflected from spaces).

3. Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a

digitized bar pattern.

SCANNING MODE

- The scanner is energized, programmed, and ready to

read a bar code.

SCANNING SEQUENCE

- A method of programming or configuring

parameters for a bar code reading system by scanning bar code menus.

SELF-CHECKING CODE

- A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to

detect encoding errors within the characters of a bar code symbol.

START/STOP CHARACTER

- A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the
scanner with start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The
start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a
horizontal code.

SYMBOL

- A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions of a
certain symbology, usually including start/stop characters, quiet zones, data
characte rs, and check characters.

SYMBOLOGY

- The structural rules and conventions for representing data

within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39).

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Glossary

UPC

- Universal Product Code. A r elatively complex numeric symbology. Each
character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which can be any of
four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United
States.

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LS 1000 Series Product Reference Guide