Symbol Hotspot LS 2100, Hotspot LS 2108, LS 2100, LS 2108 Product Reference Manual

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LS 2100/LS 2108

Product Reference Guide

Hotshot

LS 2100/LS 2108

Product Reference Guide

72-53399-01

Revision A

June 2002

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Contents

Contents

About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Chapter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

LS2108 Series Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

LS2108 Series Warranty Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Unpacking Your Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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

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

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

Configuring Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Removing the Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Chapter 2. Scanning

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

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

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

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

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Scanning in Hands-Free Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode(LS2108) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Chapter 3. Maintenance and Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4. User Preferences

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

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

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

User Preferences Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

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

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

Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Laser On Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Beep After Good Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Chapter 5. Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ignore Unkown Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

Keystroke Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

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

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Caps Lock On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Caps Lock Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

OnKeyboard Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

ASCII Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Chapter 6. RS-232 Interface

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

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

RS-232 Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

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

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

Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

Check Receive Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

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Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Host Serial Response Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

RTS Line State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Beep on <BEL> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

Intercharacter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

Prefix / Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

Chapter 7. USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Bus Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

USB Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

USB Host Parameters (LS2108 Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

USB Device Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

USB Keystroke Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

USB CAPS Lock Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

USB Ignore Unknown Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

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

Chapter 8. IBM 468X/469X Interface

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

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

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

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

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

Convert Unknown Bar Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Chapter 9. Wand Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Wand Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

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

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

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

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

Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Ignore Unknown Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

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Chapter 10. 123Scan

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

Communication With the 123Scan PC Based Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

123Scan Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Chapter 11. Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

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

Symbology Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-7

Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-8

Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-9

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10

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

UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16

UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-17

UPC-E1 Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-18

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-19

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-20

EAN Zero Extend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-21

UPC/EAN Security Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-22

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

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

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

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-27

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

Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-29

Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-29

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30

Convert Code 39 to Code 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-31

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

Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-33

Code 39 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-35

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

Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-37

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39

Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-43

Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-43

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Set Lengths for Code 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-44

Code 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46

Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46

Set Lengths for Code 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-47

Code 11 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-49

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-50

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-51

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-51

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

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-54

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-55

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-56

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-57

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-57

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-58

Codabar (NW - 7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-60

Enable/Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-60

Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-61

CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-63

NOTIS Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-64

MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-65

Enable/Disable MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-65

Set Lengths for MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-66

MSI Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-68

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-69

MSI Check Digit Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-70

RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-71

RSS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-71

Symbology - Specific Security Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-73

Linear Code Type Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-73

Bi-directional Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-76

Chapter 12. Miscellaneous Scanner Options

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

Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Errors While Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Miscellaneous Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4

Transmit Code ID Character. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4

Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5

Scan Data Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6

Transmit “No Read” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9

Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10

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Chapter 13. Advanced Data Formatting

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

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

Using ADF Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

Alternate Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3-4

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5

Default Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Special Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7

Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7

Begin New Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7

Save Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8

Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8

Quit Entering Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9

Disable Rule Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10

Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11

Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11

Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Message Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-23

Send Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-23

Setup Field(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-27

Modify Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-34

Pad Data with Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-36

Pad Data with Zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-40

Beeps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-44

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-45

Turn On/Off Rule Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-78

Alphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-79

Appendix A. Standard Default Parameters
Appendix B. Programming Reference

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

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

Appendix C. Sample Bar Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

RSS 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Appendix D. Numeric Bar Codes

0, 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

2, 3, 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

5, 6, 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3

8, 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4

Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5

Glossary
Index
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Introduction

The LS 2100/LS 2108 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting
up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the undecoded LS 2100 and the LS 2108
scanners.

Chapter 4, User Preferences through Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes apply only to the LS

2108 scanner . The undecoded LS 2100 scanner ha s no configurable options. The LS 2100
is controlled by the external interface controller.

Chapter Descriptions

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

• Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions,
how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.

• Chapter 3, Maintenance and T echnical Specifications provides information on how
to care for your scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

• Chapter 4, User Preferences provides the programming bar codes necessary for
selecting user preference features for your scanner.

• Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface covers information for setting up your
scanner for Keyboard Wedge operation.

• Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface covers information for setting up your scanner for RS­232 operation.

• Chapter 7, USB Interface covers information for setting up your scanner for USB
operation.

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• Chapter 8, IBM 468X/469X Interface covers all information for setting up your
scanner. with IBM 468X/469X POS systems.

• Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface covers all information for setting up your
scanner for Wand emulation operation.

• Chapter 10, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar cod e
you must scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

• Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the
programming bar codes necessary for selecting these feat ures for your scanner.

• Chapter 12, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes commonly used bar code s to
customize how your data is transmitted to your host device.

• Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize
scanned data before transmitting to the host.

• Appendix A, Standard Default Parame ters provides a t able of all host devices and
miscellaneous scanner defaults.

• Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers,
ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps.

• Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

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

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• Bullets (•) indicate:

• action items

• lists of alternatives

• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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

numbered lists.

• Throughout the programming bar code menu s, asterisks (*) are used to denote

default parameter settings.

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

Related Publications

The LS2108 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-53399-xx, provides general information
to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes basic set-up and operation
instructions.

For the latest versions of the LS2108 Series Quick Reference Guide and Product
Reference Guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xiv for contact information. 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 reading bar codes, the Support Center will request samples of
your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

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

Note: 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 the original shipping container
was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center

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
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia)

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Canada

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226

Asia/Pacific

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

Austria/Österreich

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Outside Austria)

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Denmark/Danmark

Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

Finland/Suomi

Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)

Germany/Deutchland

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

7900 Glades Road
Suite 340
Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)

Europe/Mid-East Distribu tor Ope r ations

Contact your local distributor or call
[phone]

France

Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

Italy/Italia

Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

Mexico/México

Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)

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Netherlands/Nederland

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

Sweden/Sverige

“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden

Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:

[e-mail]

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Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Norway/Norge

Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway

Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway

[phone]

Spain/España

Symbol Technologies S.L.
Edificioi la Piovera Azul
C. Peonias, No. 2 - Sexta Planta
28042 Madrid, Spain
[phone] (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)

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If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symb ol Bus ine ss Par tn er, contact that
Business Partner for service.

LS2108 Series Warranty

Symbol Technologies, Inc (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with
industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that products will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of sixty months (60 months) from date of shipment, and for the life of the
product, with regard to the Mylar Scan Element (consisting of a Mylar Strip, mirror assembly and
magnet) embedded in the products.

This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall
not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol,
(ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied
by Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse,
power shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has bee n used other than in accordance with
the product operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of
customer and is not covered under this warranty.

Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Non­serialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

LS2108 Series Warranty Coverage and Procedure

During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s
manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center
at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center.
If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products
must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid.
Symbol will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America.
Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.

Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired
products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced
product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and
customer’s charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the
exchange.

Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup
thereof.

Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.
Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or

phone support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational requ irements and
are available at a substantial discount during warranty period.

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General

Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on
products furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular pu rpose. The state d express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities
on part of Symbol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential
damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.

Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way
exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the proceeding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

The LS 2100-I100, LS 2108-I000, and L S 2108-E000 scanners combine excellent scanning
performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser
scanner. Whether use d as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the
scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1. LS 2100/LS 2108 Scanner

Note:Unless otherwise noted, the term LS 21 X refers to all versions of the

scanner.

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Getting Started

Setting Up the Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the

bottom of the scanner handle. (See Figure 1-2.)

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

3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host

chapter for information on host connections).

Cable interface
port

Interface cable modular
connector

To host

Figure 1-2. Installing the Cable

Note:Different cables are required for diffe rent hosts. The connectors

illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Your connectors
may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect your
scanner remain the same.

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Connecting Power (if required)

If your host does not provide power to the scanner, you will need an external power
connection to the scanner:

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

the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

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

3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other
end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

Configuring Your Scanner

Two methods ar e available to configure your scanner: using th e bar codes included in this
manual, or the 123Scan

Refer to Chapter 4, User Preferences for information about programming your scanner
using bar code menus. Refer to Chapter 10, 123Scan to configure your scanner using this
configuration program. A helpfile is available in the program.

The scanner supports RS-232, IBM 468X/46 9X, Keyboard Wedge , Wand Emulatio n, USB,
and Synapse to interface to a host system. Each host specific chapter describes how to set
up each of these connections.

configuration program.

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Getting Started

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

Note:See the Synapse Inter face Guide provided with your Synapse cable

for detailed setup instructions.

Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate
Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected.

To host

Synapse adapter cable

Synapse Smart Cable

To scanner

Figure 1-3. Synapse Cable Connection

1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n

25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the scanner,

as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2. Align the ‘S’ on the Synapse adapter cable with the ‘S’ on the Synap se Smart Cable

and plug the cable in.

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

Removing the Interface Cable

To remove the interface cable:

1. Unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip

with the tip of a screwdriver.

2. Carefully slide out the cable.

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

cable.

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Chapter 2

Scanning

Introduction

This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED
definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning.

LED

Beeper

Exit Window

Trigger

Figure 2-1. Scanner Parts

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Beeper Definitions

The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences and
patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and
while programming the scanner.

Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beep Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper

is enabled).

4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned

symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is

not properly configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error.
Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence

performed.
Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned,

wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming

sequence; remain in program mode.
Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using

bar code keypad.

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Hi/lo/hi/lo beep Successful program exit with change in the

parameter setting.
Low/hi/low/hi beep Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set

Default Parameter on page 4-4.

Code 39 Buffering

Hi/lo beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 Beeps - long high beep Code 39 buffer is full.

Scanning

Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an

attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer.

Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data.

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait

several seconds and scan again.

Scanner gives a power-up
beep after scanning a USB
Device Type.

This power-up beep occurs

more than once.

RS-232 only

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

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

The USB bus may put the 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.

is enabled.

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LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color
LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2. Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Off No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner

is on and ready to scan.
Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red LS 2108 - A data transmission error or scanner

malfunction occurred.

LS 2100 (undecoded) - The red LED will not be lit.

Any user feedback will be provided by the interface

controller.

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Scanning

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Install and program your scanner. (Refer to each host chapter and Chapter 4, User

Preferences, Chapter 11, Symbologies, Chapter 12, Miscellaneous Scanner Options, and

Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting for instructions on programming your scanner.) If

you need assistance, contact your local supplier or your local Symbol Support Center.

Figure 2-2. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

1. Ensure all connections are secure. (Refer to the host chapter for your scanner.)

2. Aim the scanner at the bar code. If your scanner has a trigger, aim and press the
trigger.

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

RIGHT

012345

4. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. (For more
information on beeper and LED definitions, refer to Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)

WRONG

012345

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Aiming

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into
the scanner from the bar code is known as spec ular reflection. This specular reflection can
make decoding difficult.

Y ou can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successfu l decode (Figure

2-3). Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

Specular
Reflection
+ 3

65

Code

65

Bar

Figure 2-3. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone

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Scanning in Hands-Free Mode

The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to your scanning operation.

Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode(LS2108)

When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup ”, the scanner’s built-in sensor places the
scanner in Intellistand mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand it operates in its
normal hand-held mode.

Scanner Holder
(Front)

Figure 2-4. Inserting and Using the Scanner in the Stand

Intellistand operation:

1. Ensure all cable connections are secure.

2. Insert the scanner in the optional hands-free stand by placing the front of the
scanner into the stand’s “cup” (see Figure 2-4). When not in use, th e sca nn e r’s
laser is in a blinking state.

3. To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan line crosses every
bar and space of the symbol. The scan beam becomes steady when the scanner
detects the bar code.

Scanner Holder
(Back)

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4. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green.

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Chapter 3

Maintenance and Technical Specifications

Introduction

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

Maintenance

Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect
scanning accuracy.

• Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window

• Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth

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

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Nothing happens when
you follow the operating
instructions, or the
scanner displays erratic
behavior (laser does not
come on, scanner emits
frequent beeps).

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

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting

power supply is connected if your
configuration requires a power supply.

Laser comes on, but
symbol does not decode.

Symbol is decoded, but
not transmitted to the
host.

Interface/power cables are
loose.

Scanner is not programmed
for the correct bar code type.

Bar code symbol is
unreadable.

Distance between scanner
and bar code is incorrect.

Scanner is not programmed
for the correct host type.

Check for loose cable connections.

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

Check the symbol to make sure it is not
defaced. Try scanning test symbols of
the same bar code type.

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

Scan the appropriate host type bar code.

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Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanned data is
incorrectly displayed on
the host.

Note:If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan,

contact your distributor or call the local Symbol Support Center. See

page xiv for the telephone numbers.

Maintenance and Technical Specifications

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Continued)

Scanner is not programmed to
work with the host. Check
scanner host type parameters
or editing options.

Be sure proper host is selected. (See the
host chapter for your scanner.)

For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s
communication parameters match the
host’s settings.

For a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard
wedge configuration, ensure the system
is programmed for the correct keyboard
type and language, and the CAPS LOCK
key is in the correct state.

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

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Technical Specifications

Table 3-2. Technical Specifications

Item Description

Power Requirements

Stand-By Current 500mA (max)
Power Source Decoded:

Decode Capability

Beeper Operation User-selectable: Enable, Disable
Beeper Volume User-selectable: three levels

Undecoded:

4.75 – 14 VDC @ approximately 100 mA

(nominal)

Decoded:

5 VDC + / - 10% @ approximately 200mA

(nominal)

Depending on host:

• Host powered

• External power supply

• Battery box:

Converts a 9 Volt battery to a 5 Volt battery

Undecoded:

Power supplied by interface controller

Decoded:

UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, UCC/EAN
128, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 39 Trioptic,
Codabar (NW7), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5,
Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, UCC/EAN RSS,
Code 32, Coupon Code, and Bookland EAN

Undecoded:

Determined by interface controller

Beeper Tone User-selectable: three tones
Scan Repetition Rate 35 ± 5 scans/second
Skew Tolerance ± 60° from nominal
Pitch Tolerance ± 65° from nominal
Roll T o leran ce ± 30° from nominal

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Table 3-2. Tec hnical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured at

650 nm.

Ambient Light Immunity

Indoor:
Outdoor:

Durability 5 ft (1.5 m) drops to concrete
Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

450 Ft Candles (4,842 Lux) (indoor)
10,000 Ft Candles (107,600 Lux) (outdoor)

Weight (without cable)
Dimensions:

Height

Width

Depth

Laser
Laser Classifications LS2108-I000 and LS2100

ESD 15 kV area discharge

Minimum Element Width 5 mil (0.127 mm)
Interfaces Supported

5.6 oz. (160 g)

6.7 in. (17.0 cm)

2.8 in. (7.1 cm)

3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
650nm laser diode

IEC Class 1
IEC 825-1 Class 2

8 kV contact discharge

Decoded:

RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, IBM
468X/469X, USB, Synapse

Undecoded:

Determined by interface controller

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Scanner Signal Descriptions

Bottom of scanner

Cable interface port

PIN 10

Interface cable
modular connector

Figure 3-1. Scanner Cable Pinouts

PIN 1

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Maintenance and Technical Specifications

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

Table 3-3. Scanner Signal Pin-outs

LS2100 LS2108

Keyboard

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

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

10 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Wedge Wand USB

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Chapter 4

User Preferences

Introduction

You have the option to program the LS 2108 scanner to perform various functions, or
activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and
provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your LS
2108 scanner. For the undecoded LS 2100 scanner, refer to the programming guide for
your external interface controller or portable terminal. Before programming, follow the
instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.

Your LS 2108 is shipped with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on
page 4-3 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and
miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit your requ irements, programming
may not be necessary.

Features values are set by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The
settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is
powered down.

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If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see each host
chapter for specific host information). After you hear the power-up beeps, select a host
type. This only needs to be done once, upon the first power-up when connected to a new
host.

To return all features to their default values, all you ne ed to do is scan the Se t All Defa ults
bar code on page 4-4. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are
indicated with asterisks (

*).

* Indicates Default

*High Frequency

Feature/Option

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For
example, if you want to set the beeper tone to high, simply scan the High Frequency
(beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-5. The scanner issues a short
high beep and the LED turns green, signifying a succe ssf ul parame ter en tr y.

Other parameters, such as specifying Serial Response Time-Out or setting Data
Transmission Formats, require that you scan several bar codes. Refer to Host Serial

Response Time-out on page 6-17 and Scan Data Options on page 12-6 for descriptions of

this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

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

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User Preferences Default Parameters

Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. If you wish to change any

option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section
beginning on page 4-4.

Note:See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user

preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default
parameters.

Table 4-1. User Preference s De fa u lt Table

Page

Parameter Default

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter All Defaults 4-4

Number

Beeper Tone High 4-5
Beeper Volume High 4-6
Laser On Time 3.0 Sec 4-7
Beep After Good Decode Enable 4-8

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Set Default Parameter

Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on

page A-1.

Set All Defaults

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User Preferences

Beeper Tone

T o select a decode be ep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency,
or High Frequency bar code.

Low Frequency

Medium Frequency

*High Frequency

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Beeper Volume

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

Low Volume

Medium Volume

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*High Volume

User Preferences

Laser On Time

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

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes
beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit
numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan
the bar code below , then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to
change your selection, scan Cancel on page D-5.

Laser On Time

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Beep After Good Decode

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beep s a fter a good decode. If
Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter
menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

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Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

Chapter 5

Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction

This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up your scanner.
This interface type is used to attach the scanne r between the keyboard and host computer .
The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the
keystrokes as if they originate from the keyboard.

This mode of operation allows adding bar code reading functionality to a system designed
for manual keyboard input. In this mode the keyboard keystrokes are simply passed
through.

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

*).

* Indicates Default

*North American

Feature/Option

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to Host

Y-cable

Power supply

(if needed)

Figure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable

To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable:

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

2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the
scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.)

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 conne ctor in the mid dle of the Y­cable.

6. Ensure that all connections are secure.

7. Switch on your host system.

8. Scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter to configure the scanner.

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Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters

T able 5- 1 lists the defaults for Keyboard W edge host parameters. If you wish to chan ge any

option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) pro vided in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
section beginning on page 5-4.

Note:See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user

preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default
parameters.

Table 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table

Page

Parameter Default

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Number

Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT & IBM PC

Compatibles
Country Types (Country Codes) North American 5-6
Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore 5-8
Keystroke Delay No Delay 5-9
Intra-Keystroke Delay Disable 5-10
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable 5-10
Caps Lock On Disable 5-11
Caps Cancel Override Disable 5-12

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Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Keyboard Wedge Host Types

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

IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles

IBM PS/2 (Model 30)

IBM AT NOTEBOOK

IBM XT

1

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NCR 7052

Keyboard Wedge Interface

Note:1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the

most common selection.

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. If your particular keyboard type is
not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-10.

*North American

German

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French

French Canadian

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued)

Spanish

Italian

Swedish

UK English

Japanese

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Ignore Unkown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Wh en Send Bar Code s
With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown
characters, and no error beep s sound on the scanner . When Do Not Send Bar Codes With
Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character

and then four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.

*Send Bar Codes With Unknown

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

Characters

(Transmit)

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Keystroke Delay

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

*No Delay

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

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Intra-Keystroke Delay

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

Enable

*Disable

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge

Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-6 in a Microsoft operating system environment.

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

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Caps Lock On

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

Enable Caps Lock On

*Disable Caps Lock On

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Caps Lock Override

When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps
Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the
keyboard’s Caps Lock key.

Enable Caps Lock Override

*Disable Caps Lock Override

Note:If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps

Lock Override takes precedence.

OnKeyboard Maps

The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To
program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page12-5.

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7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010

7009

Figure 5-2. IBM PS2 Type Keyboard

.

5001

5003

5005

5007

5009

5002

5004

5006

5008

5010

7014

7009

Figure 5-3. IBM PC/XT

5011

7008

7013

7013

5012

7003

7012

7011

7002 7004 7005

7008

7012

7013

7004

7011 7002

7003

7006

5001

5003

5005

5007

5009

5002

5004

5006

5008

5010

7009

Figure 5-4. IBM PC/AT

7008

7013

7014

7012

7004

7011

7003

7002

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5001

5003

5004

5005 5006

5007

5009

1066

1065

1072

1073

1079 1080

5002

5001

5003

5004

5002

5011

5008

5010

1048

5012

1046

(1048 if double key)

Figure 5-5. NCR 7052 32-KEY

1067

1074

1081

5011

1068

1075

1082

1045

5014

1043

5017

7013

(7013 if double key)

1070

1069

1076

1077

1083 1084

1045

5013

5014

5015

5013

5015

5016

5018

5019

1071

1078

1085

1086

1087

5-14

5005 5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

1043

5017

5012

1048

(1048 if double key)

1046

7013

(1043 if double key)

Figure 5-6. NCR 7052 58-KEY

5016

5018

5019

1088

1089

1090

ASCII Character Set

Note:Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character

($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII
character value to the pair . For example, when Code 39 Full ASCII
is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and

%V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent of
ABC >.

Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set

Keyboard Wedge Interface

ASCII
Value

1001 $A CTRL A
1002 $B CTRL B
1003 $C CTRL C
1004 $D CTRL D
1005 $E CTRL E
1006 $F CTRL F
1007 $G CTRL G
1008 $H CTRL H
1009 $I CTRL I
1010 $J CTRL J
1011 $K CTRL K
1012 $L CTRL L
1013 $M CTR L M
1014 $N CTRL N
1015 $O CTRL O
1016 $P CTRL P

Full ASCII

Code 39

Encode Char.

Keystroke

1017 $Q CTRL Q

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1018 $R CTRL R
1019 $S CTRL S
1020 $T CTRL T
1021 $U CTRL U
1022 $V CTRL V
1023 $W CTRL W
1024 $X CTRL X
1025 $Y CTRL Y
1026 $Z CTRL Z
1032 Space Space
1033 /A !
1034 /B ‘
1035 /C #
1036 /D E
1037 /E %

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1038 /F &
1039 /G ‘
1040 /H (
1041 /I )
1042 /J *
1043 /K +
1044 /L ,
1045 - ­1046 . .
1047 / /
1048 0 0
1047 1 1

Keyboard Wedge Interface

Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1050 2 2
1051 3 3
1052 4 4
1053 5 5
1054 6 6
1055 7 7
1056 8 8
1057 9 9
1058 /Z :
1059 %F ;
1060 %G <
1061 %H =
1062 %I >
1063 %J ?
1064 %V @
1065 A A
1066 B B
1067 C C
1068 D D
1069 E E
1070 F F
1071 G G
1072 H H
1073 I I
1074 J J
1075 K K
1076 L L

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1077 M M
1078 N N
1079 O O
1080 P P
1081 Q Q
1082 R R
1083 S S
1084 T T
1085 U U
1086 V V
1087 W W
1088 X X
1089 Y Y
1090 Z Z
1091 %K [

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

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1104 +H h
1105 +I i
1106 +J j
1107 +K k
1108 +L l
1109 +M m
1110 +N n
1111 +O o
1112 +P p
1113 +Q q
1114 +R r
1115 +S s
1116 +T t
1117 +U u
1118 +V v
1119 +W w
1120 +X x
1121 +Y y
1122 +Z z
1123 %P {
1124 %Q |
1125 %R }
1126 %S ~
1127 Undefined
1128

ALT Keys Keystroke

2065 ALT A

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

2066 ALT B
2067 ALT C
2068 ALT D
2069 ALT E
2070 ALT F
2071 ALT G
2072 ALT H
2073 ALT I
2074 ALT J
2075 ALT K
2076 ALT L
2077 ALT M
2078 ALT N
2079 ALT O
2080 ALT P

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2081 ALT Q
2082 ALT R
2083 ALT S
2084 ALT T
2085 ALT U
2086 ALT V
2087 ALT W
2088 ALT X
2089 ALT Y
2090 ALT Z

PF Keys Keystrokes

4001 PF 1

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

4002 PF 2
4003 PF 3
4004 PF 4
4005 PF 5
4006 PF 6
4007 PF 7
4008 PF 8
4009 PF 9
4010 PF 10
4011 PF 11
4012 PF 12
4013 PF 13
4014 PF 14
4015 PF 15
4016 PF 16
4017 PF 17
4018 PF 18
4019 PF 19
4020 PF 20
4021 PF 21
4022 PF 22
4023 PF 23
4024 PF 24

F Keys Keystroke

5001 F1
5002 F2
5003 F3

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

5004 F4
5005 F5
5006 F6
5007 F7
5008 F8
5009 F9
5010 F10
5011 F11
5012 F12
5013 F13
5014 F14
5015 F15
5016 F16
5017 F17
5018 F18

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5019 F19
5020 F20
5021 F21
5022 F22
5023 F23
5024 F24
5025 F25
5026 F26
5027 F27
5028 F28
5029 F29
5030 F30

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

5031 F31
5032 F32
5033 F33
5034 F34
5035 F35
5036 F36
5037 F37
5038 F38
5039 F39
5040 F40

Numeric
Keypad

6042 *
6043 +
6044 undefined
6045 ­6046 .
6047 /
6048 0
6049 1
6050 2
6051 3
6052 4
6053 5
6054 6
6055 7
6056 8

Keystroke

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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

6057 9
6058 Enter
6059 Num Lock

Extended
Keypad

7001 Break
7002 Delete
7003 Pg Up
7004 End
7005 Pg Dn
7006 Pause
7007 Scroll Lock
7008 Backspace
7009 Tab
7010 Print Screen
7011 Insert
7012 Home
7013 Enter
7014 Escape
7015 Up Arrow
7016 Dn Arrow

Keystroke

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7017 Left Arrow
7018 Right Arrow

Chapter 6

RS-232 Interface

Introduction

This chapter covers RS-232 host information for setting up your scanner. The RS-232
interface is used to attach the scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other
devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port).

If your particular host is not listed in Table 6-2, you need to set the communicati on
parameters to match your host device. To set communication parameters for hosts not
listed, refer to the documentation for the host device.

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

*).

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

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

Serial Port Connector to Host

Power supply cable
Interface cable

Interface cable

Power supply

Figure 6-1. RS-232 Direct Connection

1. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

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

3. Connect the power supply.

4. Scan appropriate bar codes in this chapter to match your host settings.

RS-232 Default Parameters

Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If you wish to change any option,

scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning
on page 6-4.

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Note:See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user

preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default
parameters.

Table 6-1. RS-232 Host Default Table

Parameter Default

RS-232 Host Parameters

RS-232 Interface

Page

Number

RS-232 Host Types Standard
Baud Rate 9600 6-9
Parity Type None 6-1 1
Check Receive Errors Enable 6-12
Hardware Handshaking None 6-14
Software Handshaking None 6-15
Host Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec 6-17
RTS Line State Low RTS 6-18
Stop Bit Select 1 6-19
ASCII Format 8-Bit 6-19
Beep on <BEL> Disable 6-20
Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6-21

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 6-2).
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, or
Omron terminal sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over
standard defaults and remain selected if the Set Defaults bar code is scanned.

Table 6-2. Terminal Specific RS-232

Wincor-

Wincor-

Standard

Parameter
Transmit Code ID No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Data

Transmission
Format

Suffix CR/LF

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

Handshaking
Software

Handshaking
Serial Response

Time-out
Stop Bit Select One One One One One
ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit
Beep On <BEL> Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable
RTS Line State Low High Low Low Low = No data

(Default) ICL Fujitsu

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

CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013)

(7013)

None RTS/CTS

Option 3

None None None None None

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

None RTS/CTS

Nixdorf
Mode A

Option 3

Nixdorf

Mode B/

OPOS

RTS/CTS
Option 3

to send

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RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)

Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal
enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 below. These code ID
characters are not programmable and are sep arate from the T ransmit Code ID feature. The
Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals.

Table 6-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

Wincor-

Nixdorf

ICL Fujitsu

UPC-A A A A0 A0
UPC-E EEC0C0
EAN-8 FF FF B B
EAN-13 FFA A
Code 39 C <len> None M M
Codabar N <len> None N N
Code 128 L <len> None K K
I 2 of 5 I <len> None I I
Code 93 None None L L
D 2 of 5 H <len> None H H
UCC/EAN 128 L <len> None P P
MSI None None O O
Bookland EAN FFA A
Trioptic None None None None
Code 11 None None None None
RSS 14 None None None E
RSS Limited None None None E
RSS Expanded None None None E

Mode A

Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode B/OPOS

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RS-232 Host Types

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

Standard RS-232

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

1

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Note:1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the

most common selection.

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OPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

RS-232 Interface

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Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate
setting should match the baud rate setting of the host device. If not, dat a may not reach the
host device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

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Baud Rate 2400

Baud Rate 4800

Baud Rate (continued)

Baud Rate 9600

*

Baud Rate 19,200

RS-232 Interface

Baud Rate 38,400

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Parity

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

Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, base d on dat a, to ensure th at an
odd number of 1 bits are conta ined in the coded character.

Odd

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

Even

Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.

Mark

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Parity (continued)

Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.

Space

Select None when no parity bit is required.

*None

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Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received char acters are checke d.
The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected
above.

*Check For Received Errors

Do Not Check For Received Errors

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Hardware Handshaking

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

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

• The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits
up to 2 seconds for the host to negate the CTS line. If, after 2 seconds (default),
the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned
data is lost.

• When the CTS line is negated, the scanner asserts the R TS line and wait s up to 2
seconds for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is
transmitted. If, after 2 seconds (default), the CTS line is not asserted, the scanner
sounds a transmit error, an d discards the data.

• When data transmission is complete, the scanner negates RTS 10 msec after
sending the last character.

• The host should respond by negating CTS. The scanner checks for a negated CTS
upon the next transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should b e asserted. If CTS is deasser ted for
more than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a
transmission error, and the data is discarded.

If the above communications sequence fails, the scanner issues an e rror indication. In this
case, the data is lost and must be rescanned.

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

Note:The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.

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None

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

*None

Standard RTS/CTS

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

Standard RTS/CTS

RTS/CTS Option 1

When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and
ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-assert s R TS when the transmission is comp lete.

RTS/CTS Option 1

RTS/CTS Option 2

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

RTS/CTS Option 2

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RTS/CTS Option 3

When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission,
regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner wait s up to 2 seconds ( default) fo r CT S to be
asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and
discards the data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 3

Software Handshaking

This parameter offers control of the data transmissio n process in addition to, or instead of,
that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options.

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

None

When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately.

*None

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ACK/NAK

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

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

ACK/NAK

ENQ

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

ACK/NAK with ENQ

This combines the two previous options.

ACK/NAK with ENQ

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ENQ

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XON/XOFF

An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON
character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:

• XOFF is received before the scanner has data to sen d. When the scanner has data
to send, it waits up to 2 seconds for an XON character before transmission. If the
XON is not received within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and
discards the data.

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

XON/XOFF

Host Serial Response Time-out

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

*Minimum: 2 Sec

Low: 2.5 Sec

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Medium: 5 Sec

High: 7.5 Sec

Maximum: 9.9 Sec

RTS Line State

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

*Host: Low RTS

Host: High RTS

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Stop Bit Select

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

*1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

ASCII Format

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

7-Bit

*8-Bit

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Beep on <BEL>

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

Beep On <BEL> Character

(Enable)

*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character

(Disable)

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Intercharacter Delay

This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character
transmissions.

*Minimum: 0 msec

Low: 25 msec

Medium: 50 msec

High: 75 msec

Maximum: 99 msec

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Prefix / Suffix Values

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

Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values

Full ASCII

Prefix/Suffix Value

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

Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character

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1011 $K VT
1012 $L FF
1013 $M CR/ENTER
1014 $N SO
1015 $O SI
1016 $P DLE
1017 $Q DC1
1018 $R DC2
1019 $S DC3
1020 $T DC4
1021 $U NAK

Prefix/Suffix Value

1022 $V SYN
1023 $W ETB
1024 $X CAN
1025 $Y EM
1026 $Z SUB
1027 %A ESC
1028 %B FS
1029 %C GS
1030 %D RS
1031 %E US
1032 Space Space
1033 /A !
1034 /B "

RS-232 Interface

Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Full ASCII

Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character

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

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Prefix/Suffix Value

1048 00
1049 11
1050 22
1051 33
1052 44
1053 55
1054 66
1057 77
1056 88
1057 99
1058 /Z :
1059 %F ;
1060 %G <

Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Full ASCII

Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character

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1061 %H =
1062 %I >
1063 %J ?
1064 %V @
1065 AA
1066 BB
1067 CC
1068 DD
1069 EE
1070 FF
1071 GG
1072 HH
1073 II

Prefix/Suffix Value

1074 JJ
1075 KK
1076 LL
1077 MM
1078 NN
1079 OO
1080 PP
1081 QQ
1082 RR
1083 SS
1084 TT
1085 UU
1086 VV

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Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

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Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character

1087 WW
1088 XX
1089 YY
1090 ZZ
1091 %K [
1092 %L \
1093 %M ]
1094 %N ^
1095 %O _
1096 %W `
1097 +A a
1098 +B b
1099 +C c

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Prefix/Suffix Value

1100 +D d

1101 +E e

1102 +F f

1103 +G g

1104 +H h

1105 +I i

1106 +J j

1107 +K k

1108 +L l

1109 +M m

1110 +N n

1111 +O o

1112 +P p

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1113 +Q q

1114 +R r

1115 +S s

1116 +T t

1117 +U u

1118 +V v

1119 +W w

1120 +X x

1121 +Y y

1122 +Z z

1123 %P {

1124 %Q |

1125 %R }

Prefix/Suffix Value

1126 %S ~
1127 Undefined

7013 ENTER

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Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

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