Symbol Technologies 72E-86039-04 User Manual
Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner
Product Reference Guide
Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner
Product Reference Guide
72E-86039-04
Revision A
October 2008
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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
Glossary
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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.
Related Documents
The Symbol DS6708 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-83973-xx, provides general information for getting started with the
Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.
For the latest version of this guide and all Symbol guides, go to:
www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.
http://
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symb ol Bus ine ss Par tn er, contact that Business Partner for service.
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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:
•
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.
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Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital
scanner with the host.
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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.
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Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to se t up communication of the digital scanner
with the IBM terminal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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