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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the patents listed on the W eb site:

http://www.

Warranty

motorola.com/enterprisemobility/patents.

For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to:

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www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty.

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 01/2007 Initial Release.

-02 Rev A 04/2007 Update service information, update operating tempe rature and drop specifications,

-03 Rev A 09/2007 Update decode ranges.

-04 Rev A 10/2008 -Add:

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remove sealing specification, correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code, add new UPC/EAN supplemental options, Bookland ISBN format, 4State Postal, Aztec, and and inverse code type parameters, changed RSS references to GS1 DataBar.

- Fuzzy 1D, Decode Mirror Images, Low Light Enhancement, and Presentation Mode Field of View parameters, Code 128 Lengths, and Post US4.

- DS6708-DL chapter.

-Update Motorola Web sites.

-Change:

- UCC/EAN-128 references to GS1-128.

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Table of Contents

Patents........................................................................................................................... ii

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

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

About This Guide

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

Configurations................................................................................................................ xv

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-3

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) ............................. 1-4

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

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

Mounting the Digital Scanner ........................................................................................ 1-5

Desk Mount ............................................................................................................. 1-5

Wall Mount .............................................................................................................. 1-5

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Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

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

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ....................................................................................... 2-4

Scanning with the Digital Scanner .......................................................................... 2-4

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

Scanning in Presentation Mode .................................................................................... 2-6

Decode Zones .............................................................................................................. 2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions .............................................................................. 3-7

Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-4

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

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

Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-6

Time Delay to Low Power Mode ............................................................................. 4-7

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-9

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-10

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-10

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-11

Fuzzy 1D Processing .............................................................................................. 4-11

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) .............................................................. 4-12

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 4-13

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-13

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-14

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-15

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-16

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-17

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 4-18

Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences

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

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

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

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults .................................................................. 5-2

Decoding Preferences .................................................................................................. 5-3

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-3

Illumination Bank Control ........................................................................................ 5-4

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

Low Light Enhancement ......................................................................................... 5-5

Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................ 5-6

Chapter 6: USB Interface

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

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

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

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 6-4

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 6-4

USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes ..................................................... 6-5

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

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 6-7

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

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 6-8

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................ 6-9

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 6-9

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 6-10

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 6-10

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 6-11

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 6-12

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Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

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

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

RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 7-3

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

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

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

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

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 7-10

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-10

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 7-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 7-11

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 7-13

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 7-15

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

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 7-16

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 7-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 7-18

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Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 7-19

Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

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

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 8-3

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

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

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

Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface

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

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

Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ........................................................................... 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 ................................................................................... 9-6

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

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ............................................................................... 9-8

Chapter 10: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

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

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

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

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

Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ................................................. 10-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 10-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 10-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 10-8

Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 10-9

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 10-9

Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 10-10

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

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 10-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 10-11

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 10-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 10-14

Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 11-2

Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults ....................................................................... 11-3

Scanner Emulation Host ............................................................................................... 11-4

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ...................................................................... 11-4

Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 11-5

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 11-6

Module Width .......................................................................................................... 11-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 11-7

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 11-7

Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 11-8

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 11-9

Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 11-9

Check For Decode LED .......................................................................................... 11-10

Chapter 12: 123Scan

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

Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................... 12-1

123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 12-1

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Chapter 13: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 13-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 13-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 13-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 13-7

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 13-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 13-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 13-8

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 13-8

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

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 13-9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 13-10

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

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

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-14

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-14

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-15

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-16

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-17

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 13-18

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 13-19

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 13-19

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 13-20

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 13-21

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 13-22

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 13-23

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Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 13-23

Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................... 13-23

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 13-25

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 13-25

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 13-26

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 13-26

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 13-26

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 13-27

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 13-27

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 13-28

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-30

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-30

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 13-31

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ........................................................................... 13-31

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 13-34

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-34

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-34

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 13-36

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 13-36

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 13-36

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-38

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 13-39

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 13-39

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-39

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-40

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 13-42

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 13-42

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 13-43

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 13-43

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-43

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 13-44

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 13-46

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-46

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-46

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 13-48

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 13-48

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 13-49

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 13-49

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 13-49

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 13-51

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 13-51

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 13-52

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 13-53

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................ 13-54

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 13-54

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 13-54

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 13-55

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-55

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-56

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 13-56

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Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................ 13-57

4State Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-57

Post US4 ................................................................................................................. 13-58

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-58

GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) ................................................... 13-59

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... 13-59

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 13-59

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................... 13-60

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 13-60

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 13-61

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 13-61

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 13-61

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 13-62

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 13-62

Composite Beep Mode ........................................................................................... 13-63

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for GS1 Composite Codes (formerly UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for

UCC/EAN Composite Codes) ............................................................................................. 13-63

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 13-64

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 13-64

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 13-64

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 13-65

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 13-66

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 13-66

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 13-67

QR Code ................................................................................................................. 13-67

MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 13-68

QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 13-68

Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 13-69

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 13-69

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 13-70

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 13-70

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 13-70

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 13-70

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 13-71

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 13-72

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 13-73

Report Version .............................................................................................................. 13-73

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 13-74

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 13-74

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 13-74

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Chapter 14: Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL)

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

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

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

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ................................................................. 14-3

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

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes .............................................................................. 14-6

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) ........................................................... 14-7

Parsing Rule Example .................................................................................................. 14-17

Field Update Procedure ................................................................................................ 14-21

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 14-22

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 14-22

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 14-22

Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 15-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 15-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 15-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 15-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 15-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 15-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 15-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 15-5

ADF Bar Codes ............................................................................................................. 15-5

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 15-7

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 15-7

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 15-7

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 15-8

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 15-8

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 15-8

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 15-9

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 15-10

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 15-10

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 15-17

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 15-21

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 15-26

Send Data ............................................................................................................... 15-26

Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 15-29

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 15-35

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 15-36

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 15-40

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 15-45

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 15-45

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 15-81

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 15-82

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 15-87

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 15-89

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

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

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

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................... C-3

PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-3

Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... C-3

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-4

QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-4

US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-4

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-4

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Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ...................................................................................................... D-1

Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-2

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up,

operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner.

NOTE The Symbol DS6708 premier digital decoder does not support imaging. For imaging features and

parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx.

Configurations

This guide includes all operating features of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

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

information.

•

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

digital scanner in hand-held and presentation (hands-free) modes.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the digital

scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options describes features frequently used to

customize how data transmits to the host device and programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences provides decoding preference features and programming bar codes for

selecting these features.

•

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

•

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as

point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.

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•

Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS

systems.

•

Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Wand Emulation

host.

•

Chapter 10, Keyboard Wedge Interface describ es how to se t u p a Ke yboa rd Wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

•

Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an Undecoded

Scanner Emulation host.

•

Chapter 12, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configuration tool, and provides the bar

code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

•

Chapter 13, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 14, Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and

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

•

Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data befo re transmitting

to the host.

•

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

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 of various code types.

•

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

numeric values.

•

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-s te p pr oc ed ur e s) ap pe a r as nu m be re d lists.

•

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

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact

information is available at: http://

When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

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

for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

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

www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer to provide the best value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner

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Supported Interfaces

The DS 6708 digital scanner supports:

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Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface

supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German,

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

•

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

scanner with the host.

•

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

interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface

supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German,

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

•

Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to se t up communication of the digital scanner

with the IBM terminal.

•

Wand Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner connects to a portable data terminal, a controller,

or host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.

•

Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner connects to a portable data terminal or a

controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host.

•

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

adapter cable. The digital scanner autodetects the host.

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking

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

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Clip

To host

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular connector

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 secure.

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

connections).

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

Installing the Cable

NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only.

Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.

Removing the Interface Cable

1. Using the tip of a screwdriver, depress the cable’s modular connector clip.

Figure 1-3

2. Carefully slide out the cable.

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

Removing the Cable

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Synapse Adapter Cable

To digital scanner

Synapse

Smart Cable

To host

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly)

NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions.

Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in intelligence to detect that host.

Figure 1-4

1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in

Synapse Cable Connection

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2. Align the ‘S’ on the Synapse adapter cable with the ‘S’ on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in.

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

Connecting Power (if required)

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

1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the digital 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 the 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 supp ly into

an AC outlet.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences

for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.

See Chapter 12, 123Scan to configure the digital scanner using this configuration program. The program includes a help file.

Mounting the Digital Scanner

Desk Mount

Use the optional desk mount for convenient and protective placement of the digital scanner on a flat surface. Simply place the mount on the surface. The rubber feet hold the mount securely in place when inserting and removing the digital scanner.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Figure 1-5

You can secure the desk mount to a desk surface by inserting two screws* appropriate for the mounting surface through the screw holes of the desk mount, and into the surface. Screw the desk mount onto the surface with or without the rubber feet.

*The recommended screws are two #6 screws (5/8” long).

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Desk Mount

Wall Mount

To use the optional wall mount to mount the digital scanner on a wall, place the mount in the desired location on the wall and secure by inserting two screws* appropriate for the mounting surface through the screw holes on the mount, and into the surface. Insert the digital scanner into the mount as shown.

Figure 1-6

*The recommended screws are two #6 screws (1” long) and two #6 washers.

Securing the Wall Mount

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2.98”

Insert mounting

screw

Insert mounting screw

For convenience, print this page and use the template below for mounting hole locations.

Figure 1-7

Wall Mounting Template

Chapter 2 Scanning

Scan Window

Trigger

LED

Beeper

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniqu es involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

Figure 2-8

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

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

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up. Short 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

5 low beeps Conversion or format error. Low/high/low beeps ADF transmit error. See High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed. Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, progr amming sequence, or

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

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

occurs if the digital scanner is not properly configured. Check option setting.

Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting

remain in ADF program mode.

Set Default Parameter on page 4-4

Cancel

scanned;

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

Code 39 Buffering

High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer. 3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full. Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an

empty buffer.

Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

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

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

5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer.

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

symbol.

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

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

Fast warble beep Aborting MPDF sequence. Low/high beeps Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.

ADF Programming: Normal Data Entry. Duration of tones are short.

High/low beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary. Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the High/high beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited. High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule. Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact. Low/high/high beeps All rules are deleted.

ADF Programming: Error Indications. Duration of tones are very long.

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing ru les, then try to save rule again. (It is no t

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

necessary to re-enter the current rule.)

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

Low/high/low beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mod e exited because of an error or the user asked to

exit rule entry .

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

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

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan

again.

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

Low/medium/high beeps occur more than once.

RS-232 only

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

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

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

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LED Definitions

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

Table 2-2

Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the digital scanner is on and ready to scan. Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Red A data transmission error or digital scanner malfunction occurred.

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Install and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on page 1-3). For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.

Scanning with the Digital Scanner

1. Ensure all connections are secure (see the appropriate host chapter.)

2. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.

Figure 2-9

3. When the digital scanner senses movement, in its default Auto Aim trigger mode, it projects a red laser aiming

pattern which allows positioning the bar code or object within the field of view. (To turn of f the default Auto Aim trigger mode, see Trigger Mode on page 4-8.)

Figure 2-10

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

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Laser Aiming Pattern

Scanning 2 - 5

Linear bar code

PDF417 symbol

Symbol

Aiming Pattern

1D bar code

2D bar code

012345

4. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the

rectangular area formed by the brackets in the pattern.

Figure 2-11

Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern

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

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

This process usually occurs instantaneo usly. Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on poor quality or dif ficult bar code s, until the bar code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.

Aiming

Hold the digital scanner between two and nine inches (depending on symbol density; see Decode Zones on page

2-7) from the symbol, centering the aiming pattern cross hairs on the symbol.

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

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

Figure 2-12

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

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Scanner

Holder (Cup)

Angle Adjustment Knob

Height Adjustment Knob

Scanning in Presentation Mode

The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you place the digital scanner in the stand’s “cup,” the digital scanner’s built-in sensor places the digital scanner in presentation mode. When you remove the digital scanner from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode.

Figure 2-13

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand

To operate the digital scanner in the IntelliStand:

1. Connect the digital scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).

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

Figure 2-13).

3. Use the Intellistand’s adjustment knobs to adjust the height and angle of the digital scanner.

4. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern. The entire symbol must be within the brackets.

5. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper

and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

Decode Zones

In .

0 0

DS6708

5 mil (Code 39)

5.4

13 mil (100% UPC/EAN)

8.4

12.9

In .

12.7

25.4

31.6

0.9

20 mil (Code 39)

Note: Typical performance at 73.4 F (23 C)

on high quality symbols.

Depth of Field

12.7

25.41538.1

0.9

Postnet

12.5

2.6

10 mil I 2 of 5

7.9

1.0

Scanning 2 - 7

Figure 2-14

Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes

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In .

0 0

6.2

7.50

In .

12.7

25.4

31.6

PDF417 (10 mil)

Datamatrix (10 mil)

Note: Typical performance at 73.4 F (23 C) on high quality symbols.

Depth of Field

12.7

25.41538.1

1.4

1.10 35 mil Maxicode

12.8

1.5

10 mil MicroPDF

7.50

2.3

10 mil QR Code

6.6 mil PDF417

2.6

6.8

1.4

5.2

DS6708

Figure 2-15

Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 2D Bar Codes

Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications

Introduction

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

Maintenance

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

•

Do not allow 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

Table 3-1

The aiming pattern does not appear when pressing the trigger.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

supply, re-connect the power supply.

Incorrect host interface cable is used. Connect the correct host interface

cable. Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables. Digital scanner is disabled. For Synapse or IBM 468x mode,

enable the digital scanner via the host

interface. Otherwise, see the technical

person in charge of scanning. If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS

is not asserted. Aiming pattern is disabled. Enable the aiming pattern. See

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

Assert CTS line.

Aiming Pattern on page 5-5

Normal during host reset.

Decode

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

Digital scanner emits 4 short high beeps during decode attempt.

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

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

The symbol is not completely inside aiming pattern.

Digital scanner has not completed USB initialization.

Program the digital scanner to read that

type of bar code. See

Symbologies

code type to determine if the bar code

is defaced.

Move the symbol completely within the

aiming pattern.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

Chapter 13,

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

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

Host displays scanned data incorrectly.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable. If 4 long low beeps are heard, a

transmission error occurred.

If 5 low beeps are heard, a conversion or format error occurred.

If low/high/low beeps are heard, an invalid ADF rule is detected.

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

Digital scanner is not programmed to work with the host.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code. See the

chapter corresponding to the host type.

Set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match

the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's

conversion parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules.

Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code

and the Code 39 Buffering option is

enabled.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match

the host's settings.

Digital scanner emits high/high/high/low beeps when not in use.

Digital scanner emits low/high beeps during programming.

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

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,

program the system for the correct

keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS

LOCK key.

Program the proper editing options

(e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion). RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise,

set the digital scanner's RS-232 parity

to match the host setting. Input error or

scanned.

Out of ADF parameter storage space. Erase all rules and re-program with

The digital scanner may be out of Synapse parameter storage space.

Cancel

bar code was

Scan the correct numeric bar codes

within range for the parameter

programmed.

shorter rules.

Scan

Set Synapse Defaults

for cables no longer in use and

re-program the digital scanner for the

current host interface.

bar code

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Table 3-1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps.

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

Digital scanner emits one high beep when not in use.

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

call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xvii for the telephone numbers.

Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39

Buffering

Clear Buffer

bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty Code 39 buffer.

The USB bus re-established power to

Normal when changing USB host type.

the digital scanner.

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

Normal when

Beep on <BEL>

is enabled and the digital scanner is in RS-232 mode.

Technical Specifications

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristi cs

Dimensions 6.55 in. x 4.72 in. x 2.82 in. (16.6 cm x 11.9 cm x 7.1 cm)

Weight: 6.4 oz. (182 gm) Voltage & Current: 5 +/-10%VDC @ 350 mA Color Cash Register White or Twilight Black

Performance Characteristics

Light Source Aiming: 650 nm laser diode

Field of View (Vertical x Horizontal)

Roll Pitch Yaw

Symbology Decode Capability

Technical Specifications

Item Description

(H x L x W)

Illumination: 630 nm LED 34º (V) x 43º (H)

360º +/- 65º +/- 60º

1D UPC/EAN and with supplementals, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Tri- optic Code 39,

GS1 DataBar Variants (formerly RSS), GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128), Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII, Code 93, Codabar (NW1), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2

of 5, MSI, Code 11, IATA, Bookland EAN, Code 32 PDF417 (& Variants) PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes Postal U.S. Postnet and Planet, U.K., Japan, Australian, Dutch, 4State Postal 2D MaxiCode, Data Matrix (ECC 200), QR Code, Micro QR, Aztec Typical Working Distance 5 mil (Code 39): 0.9 - 5.4 in. (2.3 - 13.7 cm)

10 mil (I 2 of 5): 1.0 - 7.9 in. (2.5 - 20.1 cm)

13 mil (100% UPC/EAN): 0.9 - 8.4 in. (2.3 - 21.3 cm)

Postnet 2.6 - 12.5 in. (6.6 - 31.8 cm)

20 mil (Code 39): 0.9 - 12.9 in. (2.3 - 32.8 cm)

PDF417 (6.6 Mil): 3.4 - 5.7 in. (8.6 - 14.5 cm)

QR Code (10 Mil) 2.6 - 6.8 in. (6.6 - 17.3 cm)

PDF417 (10 Mil): 1.4 - 6.2 in. (3.6 - 15.7 cm)

MicroPDF (10 Mil) 2.3 - 7.5 in. (5.8 - 19.1 cm)

Data Matrix (10 Mil): 1.1 - 7.5 in. (2.8 - 19.1 cm)

Maxicode (35 Mil): 1.5 - 12.8 in. (3.8 - 32.5 cm)

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Table 3-2

Print Contrast 25% minimum reflectance Motion Tolerances Horizontal Velocity: 5 in. (12.7 cm) per second Interfaces Supported RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, & Fujitsu); USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS,

User Environment

Operating Temperature 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C) Storage Temperature -40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C) Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 5 ft. (1.52 m) drops to concrete at operating temperature

Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting.

Regulatory

Electrical Safety UL6950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN60950-1 / IEC60950-1

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Macintosh); IBM 468x/469x; Keyboard Wedge; and, Synapse Connectivity allows

for connectivity to all of the above plus many non-standard interfaces.

extremes, and multiple 6 ft. (1.8 m) drops to concrete at room temperature (23º C).

Laser Safety EN60825-1:1994 +A1: 2002 +A2 :2001, IEC60825-1, 21CFR1040.10 and

21CFR1040.11, CDRH Class II, IEC Class 2 EMI/RFI FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, CISPR 22, CISPR 24

Medical Electrical Equipment: EN60601-1-2: 2002 RoHS Compliance with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC Mounting Options

(Accessories)

Power Supplies Power supplies are avail able for applications that do not supply po wer over the host

Intellistand with adjustable height: 5-10 in. (12.7-25.4 cm) and

adjustable angle: 0º - 90º

Desktop & Wall-mount holders are also available.

cable.

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Pin 10

Bottom of digital scanner

Pin 1

Interface cable

modular connector

Cable interface port

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Figure 3-1

The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the Symbol DS6708 dig ital scanner and are for reference only.

Table 3-3

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 DBP Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground IBM_A(+) Reserved TxD KeyClock DBP Reserved SOS Reserved Reserved RxD TermData CTS D + Decode IBM_B(-) SynData RTS KeyData RTS Jump to Pin 1 Trigger Reserved Reserved CTS TermClock Reserved D - Enable Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Wand USB

Scanner

Emulation

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Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous

*High Volume

(00h)

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Option Hex Value for programming via SSI command

Digital Scanner Options

Introduction

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

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

Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirement s, progr amming is

not necessary. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile

memory and are preserved even when the dig i tal scanner is pow er ed dow n.

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

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

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

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the programmin g bar code menus, asterisks indicate (

*)default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-5. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

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

Errors While Scanning

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

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. There are two ways to change the default values:

•

Scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. The s e new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

•

Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan configuration program (see Chapter 12, 123Scan).

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter All Defaults 4-4 Parameter Scanning ECh Enable 4-4 Beeper Tone 91h Medium 4-5 Beeper Volume 8Ch High 4-6 Power Mode 80h Continuous On 4-6 Time Delay to Low Power Mode 92h 1 Minute 4-7

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

Trigger Mode 8Ah Auto Aim 4-8 Picklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always 4-9 Decode Session Timeout 88h 9.9 Sec 4-10 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 89h 0.6 Sec 4-10 Beep After Good Decode 38h Enable 4-11

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Fuzzy 1D Processing F1h, 02h Enable 4-11 Decode Mirror Images F1h, 19h Never 4-12

Miscellaneous Options

Transmit Code ID Character 2Dh None 4-13 Prefix Value 63h, 69h 7013 <CR><LF> 4-14 Suffix 1 Value

Suffix 2 Value Scan Data Transmission Format EBh Data as is 4-15 FN1 Substitution Values 67h, 6Dh Set 4-16 Transmit “No Read” Message 5Eh Disable 4-17 Synapse Interface F0h, ACh Standard Synapse

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Number

62h, 68h 64h, 6Ah

Default

7013 <CR><LF> 4-14

4-17

Connection

Page

Number

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User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1.

*Set All Defaults

Parameter Scanning

Parameter # ECh

To disable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code be low . Note that the scanner can still decode the Set Defaults parameter bar code. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, ei ther scan Enable Parameter Scanning or Set All Defaults.

*Enable Parameter Scanning

(01h)

Disable Parameter Scanning

(00h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5

Beeper Tone

Parameter # 91h

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

Low Frequency

(02h)

*Medium Frequency

(Optimum Setting)

(01h)

High Frequency

(00h)

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Beeper Volume

Parameter # 8Ch

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

Low Volume

(02h)

Medium Volume

(01h)

*High Volume

(00h)

Power Mode

Parameter # 80h

This parameter determines whether or not p ower remains on af ter a decode attemp t. In reduced power mode, the digital scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. In continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.

*Continuous On

(00h)

Reduced Power Mode

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Parameter # 92h

NOTE This parameter only applies when Power Mode is set to Reduced Power.

This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active after decoding. The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(11h)

*1 Minute

(21h)

15 Minutes

(2Bh)

5 Seconds

(15h)

5 Minutes

(25h)

1 Hour

(31h)

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Trigger Mode

Parameter # 8Ah

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

•

Level - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code decodes,

you release the trigger , or the Decod e Session Timeout occurs.

•

Blink - This trigger mode is used in presentation (scanstand) mode. The digital scanner activates decode

processing when it detects a bar code in its field of view. Decoding range is reduced in this mode.

•

Auto Aim - This trigger mode turns on the red laser aiming pattern when the digital scanner senses motion.

A trigger pull activates decode processing. After 2 seconds of inactivity the red laser aiming pattern automatically shuts off.

Level

(00h)

*Auto Aim

(09h)

Blink (07h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9

Picklist Mode

Parameter # F0h 92h

Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner:

•

Disabled Always - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled Out of Scanstand - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is out of presentation mode

and disabled when the digital scanner is in presentation mode.

•

Enabled Always - Picklist mode is always enabled.

*Disabled Always

(00h)

Enabled Always

(02h)

Enabled Out of Scanstand

(01h)

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Decode Session Timeout

Parameter # 88h

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in

0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds. To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D,

Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. For

example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

Decode Session Timeout

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Parameter # 89h

Use this option in presentation (scanstand) mode to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.6 seconds.

To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments.

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11

Beep After Good Decode

Parameter # 38h

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

conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

(01h)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

(00h)

Fuzzy 1D Processing

Parameter # F1h 02h

This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and poor quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays w he n deco din g 2D bar codes, or in detecting a no decode.

*Enable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(01h)

Disable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(00h)

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Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)

Parameter # F1h 19h

Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes:

•

Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Never - do not decode Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Auto - decode both mirrored and unmirrored Data Matrix bar codes.

*Never

(00h)

Auto

(02h)

Always

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Parameter # 2Dh

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters, see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-3.

NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”

Message on page 4-17, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

(02h)

*None

(00h)

AIM Code ID Character

(01h)

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Prefix/Suffix Values

Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h

Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah

You can append a prefix a nd/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., fou r bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) tha t corresponds to that value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, th en set the 3-digit decimal value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-15.

Scan Prefix

(07h)

Scan Suffix 2

(08h)

Scan Suffix 1

(06h)

Data Format Cancel

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15

Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # EBh

To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.

NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix.

To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-14.

*Data As Is

(00h)

(02h)

(04h)

(01h)

(03h)

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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

(06h)

(05h)

(07h)

FN1 Substitution Values

Key Category Parameter # 67h

Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh

The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).

When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface for the desired value.

To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:

1. Scan the bar code below.

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the current host

interface. Enter the 4-digit ASCII Value by scanning each digit in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel. To enable FN1 substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 4-16.

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17

Transmit “No Read” Message

Parameter # 5Eh

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a bar code does not decoded. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not decode.

NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character

for Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-13, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Enable No Read

(01h)

*Disable No Read

(00h)

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Synapse Interface

Parameter # F0h, ACh

The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If you connected a digital scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection. In all other cases, when using the cable, the default setting is recommended.

To disconnect and reconnect the digital scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via a Synapse, use the "Plug and Play" setting. Do not change this setting from the default if an on-board wedge host is enabled.

*Standard Synapse Connection

(01h)

“Plug and Play” Synapse Connecti on

(0Ah)

Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection

(32h)

Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Option Hex Value for programming via SSI command

Introduction

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

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the dig i tal scanner is pow er ed dow n.

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

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

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

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the programmin g bar code menus, asterisks (

*) indicate default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable the decode aim ing pattern, scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-5. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

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

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for decoding preferences parameters. There are two ways to change the default values:

•

Scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. The s e new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

•

Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan configuration program (see Chapter 12, 123Scan).

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

Decoding Options

Decoding Illumination F0h 2Ah Enable 5-3 Illumination Bank Control F1h 3Bh Full Illumination 5-4 Decode Aiming Pattern F0h 32h Enable 5-5 Low Light Enhancement F1h 64h Disable 5-5 Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Default (Reduced) 5-6

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

Decoding Preferences

The parameters in this chapter control bar code decoding characteristics.

Decoding Illumination

Parameter # F0h, 2Ah

Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.

Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.

Decoding Preferences 5 - 3

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(01h)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(00h)

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Illumination Bank Control

Parameter # F1h 3Bh

Select an illumination bank control parameter to control the illumination banks on the scan engine.

•

Full (0) (default): Enable the full illumination system.

•

Auto (1): The illumination system automatically switches from left to right banks.

•

Left (2): The left bank is enabled.

•

Right (3): The right bank is enabled.

*Full Illumination

(00h)

Left Illumination

(02h)

Auto Illumination

(01h)

Right Illumination

(03h)

Decoding Preferences 5 - 5

Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F0h, 32h

This parameter only applies in Decode Mode. Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, or Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-9 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Disable Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

Low Light Enhancement

Parameter # F1h, 64h

In Scanstand mode, selecting Enable Low Light Enhancem ent causes illumination to remain on at a low level in low lighting conditions. Select Disable Low Light Enhancement to prevent illumination from remaining on under these conditions.

Enable Low Light Enhancement

(01h)

*Disable Low Light Enhancement

(00h)

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Presentation Mode Field of View

Parameter # F1h, 61h

In presentation mode, the digital scanner searches for a b ar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern’s center cross to speed search time.

To use a full field of view, scan Presentat ion Mode Full Field of V iew . This all ows the digital scanner to search the larger area of the aiming pattern.

*Presentation Mode Default Field of View

(01h)

Presentation Mode Full Field of View

(02h)

Chapter 6 USB Interface

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

Feature/Option

*Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanne r with a USB host. The d igital scanner connects dir ectly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required.

Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (

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

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

*) indicate default values.

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USB Series A

Connector

Interface Cable

Connecting a USB Interface

Figure 6-1

The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:

•

The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB:

•

The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). To set up the digital scanner:

1. Connect the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner

(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3).

USB Connection

Desktop PCs and notebooks

• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)

• IBM SurePOS terminals

Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.

Windows® 98, 2000, ME, XP MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.3 IBM 4690 OS.

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner are the same.

2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of

the IBM SurePOS terminal.

3. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate ba r cod e from USB Device Type on page 6-4.

4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device

driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The digital scanner powers up during this installation.

5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

If problems occur with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2.

USB Parameter Defaults

Table 6-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

USB Interface 6 - 3

Table 6-1

USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation 6-4 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) North American 6-5 USB Keystroke Delay No Delay 6-7 USB CAPS Lock Override Disable 6-7 USB Ignore Unknown Characters Enable 6-8 Emulate Keypad Disable 6-8 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Disable 6-9 USB FN1 Substitution Disable 6-9 Function Key Mapping Disable 6-10 Simulated Caps Lock Disable 6-10 Convert Case None 6-11

USB Interface Parameter Defaults

Parameter Default

Page

Number

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USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type

Select the desired USB device type.

NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard

startup beep sequences.

*HID Keyboard Emulation

IBM Hand-Held USB

Simple COM Port Emulation

IBM Table Top USB

USB OPOS Handheld

USB Interface 6 - 5

USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device.

NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the

standard startup beep sequences.

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

German Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

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USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued)

Italian Windows

Spanish Windows

UK English Windows

Portuguese-Brazilian Windows

Swedish Windows

Japanese Windows (ASCII)

USB Interface 6 - 7

USB Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets 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)

USB CAPS Lock Override

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to preserve the case of the data regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII) keyboard type and can not be disabled.

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

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USB Ignore Unknown Characters

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes W i th Unknown Chara ct ers to se nd a ll ba r cod e data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps.

Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters, for IBM devices, to prevent sending bar codes containing at least one unknown character are to the host, or for HID Keyboard Emulation devices, this sends the bar code characters up to the unknown character. The digital scanner issues an error beep.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Transmit)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Emulate Keypad

Enable this to send all characters as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A tran smits as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

USB Interface 6 - 9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero

Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”.

*Disable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero

Enable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to replace any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a user-selected Key Category and value (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 4-16 to set the Key Category and Key Value).

Enable

*Disable

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Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-ke y se quen ce s (se e Table 6-2 on page 6-12). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

Simulated Caps Lock

Enable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion occurs regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

USB Interface 6 - 11

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to Lower Case

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ASCII Character Set for USB

Table 6-2

Prefix/ Suffix Value

USB Prefix/Suffix Values

Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acter

1000 %U CTRL 2 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

1009 $I

CTRL H/

CTRL I/ 1010 $J CTRL J 1011 $K CTRL K

Keystroke

BACKSPACE

HORIZONTAL TAB

1012 $L CTRL L 1013 $M

CTRL M/ 1014 $N CTRL N 1015 $O CTRL O 1016 $P CTRL P 1017 $Q CTRL Q 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

The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.

6-10

Function Key Mapping on page

ENTER

USB Interface 6 - 13

Table 6-2

Prefix/ Suffix Value

USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acter

1025 $Y CTRL Y 1026 $Z CTRL Z 1027 %A

CTRL [/ 1028 %B CTRL \ 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $

Keystroke

ESC

1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4

The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable

6-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.

Function Key Mapping on page

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Table 6-2

Prefix/ Suffix Value

USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acter

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

Keystroke

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 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P

The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable

6-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.

Function Key Mapping on page

USB Interface 6 - 15

Table 6-2

Prefix/ Suffix Value

USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acter

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 [ 1092 %L \ 1093 %M ]

Keystroke

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 1104 +H h 1105 +I i 1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +L l

The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable

6-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.

Function Key Mapping on page

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Table 6-2

Prefix/ Suffix Value

USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acter

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

Keystroke

1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q | 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~

The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable

6-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.

Function Key Mapping on page

USB Interface 6 - 17

Table 6-3

2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 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

USB ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys Keystroke

2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 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

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Table 6-4

3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B

USB GUI Key Character Set

GUI Key Keystroke

3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

USB Interface 6 - 19

Table 6-4

3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z

USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Key Keystroke

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Table 6-5

5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13

USB F Key Character Set

F Keys Keystroke

5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24

USB Interface 6 - 21

Table 6-6

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

USB Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad Keystroke

6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock

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Table 6-7

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

USB Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad Keystroke

7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow

Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface

*Disable Convert to Code 39

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (

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

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

*) indicate default values.

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Host Port Connector

Interface Cable

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface.

Figure 8-1

1. Attach the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scan ner .

IBM Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 8-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner are the same.

See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2. Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).

3. Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 8-4.

4. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. The IBM system typically controls other digital scanner

parameters.

IBM Parameter Defaults

Table 8-1 lists the de faults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 3

Table 8-1

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters

Port Address None Selected 8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable 8-5

IBM Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

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IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters

Port Address

This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used.

NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the digital scanner.

None Selected

Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B)

Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)

Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17)

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 5

Convert Unknown to Code 39

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39.

Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39

*Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39

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Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface

*Baud Rate 57,600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digit al scan ner wi th an RS- 232 host. Use the RS-232 in terface to co nnect the digital scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port).

If your host does not appear in Table 7-2, refer to the documentation for the host device to set communication parameters to match the host.

NOTE The digital scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For

system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.

Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (

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

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

*) indicate default values.

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Interface Cable

Serial Port Connector to

Host

Power Supply Cable

Connecting an RS-232 Interface

Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.

Figure 7-1

1. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner

RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner are the same.

(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3).

2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3. Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply

into an appropriate outlet.

4. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 7-6.

5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

RS-232 Parameter Defaults

Table 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the RS-232 Host Parameters section beginning on page 7-4.

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

miscellaneous default parameters.

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Table 7-1

RS-232 Host Parameters

RS-232 Host Types Standard 7-6 Baud Rate 9600 7-7 Parity Type None 7-9 Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit 7-10 Data Bits 8-Bit 7-10 Check Receive Errors Enable 7-11 Hardware Handshaking None 7-11 Software Handshaking None 7-13 Host Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec 7-15 RTS Line State Low RTS 7-16 Beep on <BEL> Disable 7-16 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 7-17

RS-232 Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 7-18 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 7-18

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2

Transmit Code ID Data Transmission

Format Suffix Baud Rate Parity Hardware

Handshaking Software

Handshaking Serial Response

Time-out Stop Bit Select ASCII Format

Terminal Specific RS-232

Parameter ICL Fujitsu

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Prefix/Data/

CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) ETX (1002) CR (1013) 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 Even None Odd Odd Even None RTS/CTS

Option 3 None None None None Ack/Nak None

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

One One One One One One 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit

Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode A

None RTS/CTS

Option 3

Wincor-

Nixdorf Mode

B/OPOS/JPOS

RTS/CTS Option 3

Olivetti Omron

Data/Suffix

Suffix

None None

Beep On <BEL> RTS Line State

Prefix

*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is high, scanning is enabled. ** If you scan Nixdorf Mode B without connecting the digital scanner to the proper host, it may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to the digital scanner.

Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable High Low Low Low = No data

to send

None None None None STX (1003) None

Low High

RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)

Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature for these terminals.

RS-232 Interface 7 - 5

Table 7-3

UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8/JAN-8 EAN-13/JAN-13 Code 39 Codabar Code 128 I 2 of 5 Code 93 D 2 of 5 GS1-128 (formerly

UCC/EAN-128)

Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

Code Type ICL Fujitsu

AAA A AA EEC C CE FF FF B B B FF FFA A AF C <len> None M M M <len> C <len> N <len> None N N N <len> N <len> L <len> None K K K <len> L <len> I <len> None I I I <len> I <len> None None L L L <len> None H <len> None H H H <len> H <len> L <len> None P P P <len> L <len>

Wincor-

Nixdorf Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf

Mode B/

OPOS/JPOS

Olivetti Omron

MSI Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 11 IATA Code 32

None None O O O <len> None FFA A AF None None None None None None None None None None None None H<len> None H H None None None None None None None None

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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

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Olivetti ORS4500

Omron

Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits,

handshaking). Selecting another RS-232 host type bar code changes these settings.

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