Symbol LS4208-SR20007ZCR Quick Start Guide

Symbol LS4208

Quick Reference Guide

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Interface cable modular connector

To host

Beeper

LED

Trigger

Scan

Window

Cable interface port

Connector

clip

Introduction

The Symbol LS4208 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used 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. Before programming the scanner, scan the appropriate bar code(s), beginning on page 7, to communicate with the host.

Parts

Inserting and Removing the Interface Cable

To connect the interface cable, insert the interface cable’s modular connector into the cable interface port.

To remove the interface cable, unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver.

Aiming

Scanning

012345

Beeper Definitions

The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The table below defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.

Beeper Sequence Indication

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beep Power up.

Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is

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

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

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

Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code

enabled).

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

performed.

entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program mode.

keypad.

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Beeper Sequence Indication

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

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

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.

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

Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data.

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several

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> is

setting.

on page 7.

clear or transmit an empty buffer.

seconds and scan again.

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 host PC cold boots.

enabled.

LED Definitions

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

LED Indication

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

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred.

scan.

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