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DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 10/2006 Initial Release.

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About This Guide

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

Configurations............................................................................................................... xi

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

Notational Conventions................................................................................................. xii

Related Documents....................................................................................................... xiii

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

Symbol Global Interaction Center........................................................................... xiv

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 (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

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 Hands-Free Mode .................................................................................... 2-6

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

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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-13

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 4-14

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 4-15

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-16

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 4-16

Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-1

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

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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

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

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

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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

Beep Style ......................................................................................................... 11-4

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

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 11-5

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

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Chapter 12: 123Scan

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

123Scan Parameter ..................................................................................................... 12-2

Chapter 13: Symbologies

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

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

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

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

UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-A ........................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E ........................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ......................................................................................... 13-7

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................ 13-7

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

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

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ................................................................. 13-9

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ........................................................... 13-10

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-11

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-11

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-12

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

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-14

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 13-15

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ...................................................................................... 13-16

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................... 13-16

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ............................................................................................. 13-17

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................ 13-17

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 13-18

Enable/Disable Code 128 ...................................................................................... 13-18

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ............................................................................... 13-18

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ....................................................................................... 13-19

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 13-19

Enable/Disable Code 39 ........................................................................................ 13-19

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 13-20

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ................................................................................. 13-20

Code 32 Prefix ....................................................................................................... 13-21

Set Lengths for Code 39 ........................................................................................ 13-21

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ........................................................................... 13-23

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................... 13-23

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................. 13-24

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store .......................................................................... 13-24

Buffer Data ....................................................................................................... 13-25

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................ 13-25

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 13-26

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ........................................................................ 13-26

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ............................................................... 13-26

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 13-27

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Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-27

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-27

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 13-29

Code 11 ................................................................................................................... 13-29

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 13-29

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-31

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 13-31

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 13-32

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-32

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-32

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 13-34

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 13-34

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 13-35

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 13-35

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-35

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-36

Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................... 13-38

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-38

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-38

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 13-40

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 13-40

MSI ................................................................................................................................ 13-41

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................. 13-41

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 13-41

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................... 13-43

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 13-43

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 13-44

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................. 13-44

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 13-44

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 13-45

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 13-45

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-46

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-46

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 13-47

Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................ 13-47

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-48

RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) ............................................................................... 13-49

RSS-14 .................................................................................................................... 13-49

RSS Limited ............................................................................................................ 13-49

RSS Expanded ........................................................................................................ 13-50

Convert RSS to UPC/EAN ...................................................................................... 13-50

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 13-51

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 13-51

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 13-51

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 13-52

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 13-52

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................ 13-53

UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................ 13-53

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 13-54

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Enable/Disable PDF417 ......................................................................................... 13-54

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................ 13-54

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 13-55

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................. 13-56

Maxicode ................................................................................................................ 13-56

QR Code ................................................................................................................ 13-57

Redundancy Level ....................................................................................................... 13-57

Redundancy Level 1 .............................................................................................. 13-57

Redundancy Level 2 .............................................................................................. 13-58

Redundancy Level 3 .............................................................................................. 13-58

Redundancy Level 4 .............................................................................................. 13-58

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 13-60

Intercharacter Gap Size ......................................................................................... 13-61

Report Version ............................................................................................................. 13-61

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 13-62

Flush Macro Buffer ................................................................................................. 13-62

Abort Macro PDF Entry .......................................................................................... 13-62

Chapter 14: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions .................................................................................. 14-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 14-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 14-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 14-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 14-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................ 14-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) ............................................................................. 14-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 14-5

Special Commands ...................................................................................................... 14-5

Pause Duration ...................................................................................................... 14-5

Begin New Rule ..................................................................................................... 14-5

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 14-6

Erase ...................................................................................................................... 14-6

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................ 14-6

Disable Rule Set .................................................................................................... 14-7

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 14-8

Code Types ............................................................................................................ 14-8

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

Message Containing A Specific Data String .......................................................... 14-18

Specific String at Start ...................................................................................... 14-18

Specific String, Any Location ............................................................................ 14-19

Any Message OK ............................................................................................. 14-19

Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................... 14-20

Rule Belongs To Set ........................................................................................ 14-22

Actions ......................................................................................................................... 14-23

Send Data .............................................................................................................. 14-23

Setup Field(s) ......................................................................................................... 14-26

Move Cursor ..................................................................................................... 14-27

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Send Pause ....................................................................................................... 14-27

Skip Ahead ........................................................................................................ 14-28

Skip Back ......................................................................................................... 14-29

Send Preset Value ............................................................................................ 14-31

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 14-31

Remove All Spaces ........................................................................................... 14-31

Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................. 14-31

Stop Space Removal ........................................................................................ 14-32

Remove Leading Zeros ..................................................................................... 14-32

Stop Zero Removal ........................................................................................... 14-32

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 14-33

Pad Data with Zeros ................................................................................................ 14-37

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 14-42

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 14-42

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 14-42

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 14-47

Send ALT Characters ........................................................................................ 14-61

Send Keypad Characters .................................................................................. 14-66

Send Function Key ............................................................................................ 14-71

Send Right Control Key ........................................................................................... 14-78

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 14-79

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................. 14-84

Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................ 14-86

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-5

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Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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

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

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Glossary

Index

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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the DS6708 digital scanner.

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

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

Configurations

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

About This Guide

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 hands-free mo de s.

•

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 provides commonly used bar

codes to customize how data is transmitted 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 the 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.

•

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

POS systems.

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•

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

host when Wand Emulation communication is needed.

•

Chapter 10, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the

digital scanner.

•

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

Scanner Emulation host.

•

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

code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

•

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

necessary for selecting these features for the digital scanne r.

•

Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before

transmitting to the host.

•

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

scanner defaults.

•

Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character

conversions, and keyboard maps.

•

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

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

specific numeric values.

•

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

•

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.

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•

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 the Symbol Global Interaction Center for your region. See the table below for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

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

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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

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

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Symbol Global Interaction Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Global Interaction Center in your region. For the most up-to-date contact information, visit:

http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport.

Country/Region Address Telephone

United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300

Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.

5180 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9

United Kingdom Symbol Technologies

Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom

Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.

(Singapore Branch) 230 Victoria Street #12-06/10 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024

Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.

432 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004

Österreich/Austria Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH

Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus 1040 Vienna, Austria 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)

1-800-653-5350

1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada) 905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)

0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Tel: +65-6796-9600 Fax: +65-6337-6488

1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia) +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)

+43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Danmark/Denmark Symbol Technologies AS

Dr. Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Hørsholm

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Suomi/Finland Oy Symbol Technologies

Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland

France Symbol Technologies France

Centre d'Affaire d'Antony 3 Rue de la Renaissance 92184 Antony Cedex, France

7020-1718 (Inside Denmark) +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360

9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

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Country/Region Address Telephone

Deutschland/ Germany

Italia/Italy Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.

Latin America Sales Support

México/Mexico Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.

Nederland/ Netherlands

Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49 20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo Milano, Italy

2730 University Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA

Torre Picasso Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88 Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Symbol Technologies Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX Postbus 24 7050 AA Varsseveld, Netherlands

6074-49020 (Inside Germany) +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

2-484441 (Inside Italy) +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States) +1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States) 954-340-9454 (Fax)

5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico) +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

Norge/Norway Symbol’s registered and mailing ad dress:

Symbol Technologies Norway Hoybratenveien 35 C N-1055 OSLO, Norway Symbol’s repair depot and shipping

address: Symbol Technologies Norway Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway

+47 2232 4375

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Country/Region Address Telephone

South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.

Block B2 Rutherford Estate 1 Scott Street Waverly 2090 Johannesburg Republic of South Africa

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The DS6708 Digital Scanner combines supe rior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer to provide the be st valu e in a digital scanne r. Whether in hand-held mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Figure 1-1

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.

•

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 set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal.

•

Wand Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected 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 is connected to a portable data terminal, 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, call the Symbol Global Interaction Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xiv. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner

handle. (See Figure 1-2.)

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

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

host connections).

Clip

Getting Started 1 - 3

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular

To host

Figure 1-2

Installing the Cable

NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host

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

connector

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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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (DS6708 0nly)

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

instructions

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

To host

Synapse

Smart Cable

Synapse Adapter Cable

To digital scanner

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 supply

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 the configuration program. A help file is

available in the program.

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

The desk mount can also be secured 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. The desk mount ca n be screwed 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 th e 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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For convenience, print this page and use the template below for mounting hole locations.

Insert mounting

screw

Figure 1-7

Insert mounting screw

2.98”

Wall Mounting Template

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, technique s invo lve d in sca nn ing ba r cod e s, ge ne r al instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

LED

Beeper

Chapter 2

Scanning

Figure 2-8

Scan Window

Trigger

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 Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting. High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed. Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned;

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.

remain in ADF program mode.

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 tran smit 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 symbol.

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.

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 End of Message bar code. High/high beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code. 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 rules, then try to save rule again. (It is not

Low/high/low beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exite d because of an error or the user asked to e xit

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

necessary to re-enter the current rule.)

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 digit al 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. Ta ble 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

Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Red A data transmission error or digital scanner malfunction occurred.

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

scan.

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 the local Symbol Global Interaction Center.

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 (shown in Figure 2-10) which allows positioning the bar code or object within the field of view. (To turn off 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

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.

1D bar code

Linear bar code

Symbol

Aiming Pattern

2D bar code

PDF417 symbol

Figure 2-11

Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern

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

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

This process usually occurs instantaneously. S teps 2 - 4 are repeated on poor quality o r difficult bar cod es, until the bar code is decoded, the trigger is released, or the Decode Session Timeout is reached.

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 farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, a nd 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.

012345

Figure 2-12

012345

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

012345

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Scanning in Hands-Free Mode

The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When the digital scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup,” the digital scanner’s built-in sensor places the digital scanner in hands-free mo de. When the digital scanner is removed from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode.

Scanner

Holder (Cup)

Angle Adjustment Knob

Height Adjustment Knob

Figure 2-13

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand

To operate the digital scanner in the IntelliStand:

1. Ensure the digital scanner is properly connected 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

Scanning 2 - 7

Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C) on high quality symbols.

Top of scanner

5 mil Code 39

2.8

2.6

0.6

1.0

In.

0 5.1 10.1 15.2 20.3 25.4 30.5 35.6

5.8 Postnet

100% 13 mil UPC

20 mil Code 39

6 8 10 12 14

Depth of Field

Figure 2-14

DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes

Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C) on high quality symbols.

Top of scanner

6.6 mil PDF417

3.4

10 mil QR Code

2.6

2.3 7.5

2.3

2.1

1.5

In.

5.1

10 mil MicroPDF

10 mil Data Matrix

10 mil PDF417

10.1

5.7

6.8

35 mil Maxicode

6810

15.2 20.3 25.4

Depth of Field

Figure 2-15

DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 2D Bar Codes

8.0

12.5

8.9

14.0

40.6

45.7

30.5

50.8

12.8

35.6

21.0

55.9

In. cm

3 2

2 3

7.6

5.1

2.5

5.1

7.6

In. cm

15.2

6 4

10.1

5.1

2 4

10.1

15.2

d h o

F e d

h o

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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.

Chapter 3

Maintenance & Technical Specifications

•

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 th e digital scanner is cycled on and off more than once.

Assert CTS line.

Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-5.

Normal during host reset.

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 Chapter

13, Symbologies.

code type to determine if the bar code

is defaced.

Move the symbol completely within

the aiming pattern.

Wait several seconds and scan ag ain.

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

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

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 digita l 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 Cancel bar code was 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.

Scan the correct numeric bar codes within range for the parameter programmed.

shorter rules. Scan Set Synapse Defaults bar

code for cables no longer in use and re-program the digital scanner for the current host interface.

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Table 3-1

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.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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

distributor or call the local Symbol Support Center. See page xiii for the telephone numbers.

Technical Specifications

Table 3-2

Technical Specifications

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

the digital scanner. In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character

was received and Beep on <BEL> option is enabled.

Normal when changing USB host

type.

Normal when Beep on <BEL> is

enabled and the digital scanner is in

RS-232 mode.

Item Description

Physical Characteristics

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

(H x L x W) 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

Illumination: 630 nm LED Field of View

(Vertical x Horizontal) Roll

Pitch Yaw

Symbology Decode Capability

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

34º (V) x 43º (H)

360º

+/- 65º

+/- 60º

RSS Variants, UCC/EAN 128, Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII, Code 93, Codabar

(NW1), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, MSI, Codell, IAT A, Bookland EAN, Code 32 PDF417 (& Variants) PDF417, microPDF417 and Composite Codes

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Postal U.S. Postnet and Planet, U.K., Japan, Australian, and Dutch 2-D MaxiCode, DataMatrix (ECC 200), and QR Code Nominal Working Distance

(SR - Standard Range focus)

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

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

5 mil (Code 39): 1.1 - 6.5 in. (2.8 - 16.5 cm) 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN):0.5 - 9.7 in. (1.3 - 24.6 cm) 20 mil (Code 39): 0.5 - 15.2 in. (1.3 - 38.6 cm) PDF417 (10 Mil): 0.9 - 7 in. (2.3 - 17.8 cm) Datamatrix (10 Mil): 1.1 - 7.5 in. (2.8 - 19.1 cm)

Macintosh); IBM 468x/469x; Keyboard Wedge; and, Synapse Connectivity allows for connectivity to all of the above plus many non-standard interfaces.

Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops to concrete Sealing IP43, Water and Dust resistant 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 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 available for applications that do not supply power over the host

Intellistand with adjustable height: 5-10 in. (12.7-25.4 cm) & adjustable angle: 0º - 90º

Desktop & Wall-mount holders are also available.

cable.

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Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Bottom of digital scanner

Cable interface port

Pin 10

Interface cable

modular connector

Figure 3-1

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

Pin 1

The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 applies to the connectors on the DS6708 digital scanner and are for reference only.

Table 3-3

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

DS6708 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

Wand USB

Emulation

1 Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 DBP 2 Power Power Power Power Power Power Power

Scanner

3 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground 4 IBM_A(+) Reserved TxD KeyClock DBP Reserved SOS 5 Reserved Reserved RxD TermData CTS D + Decode 6 IBM_B(-) SynData RTS KeyDat a RTS Jump to Pin 1 Trigger 7 Reserved Reserved CTS TermClock Reserved D - Enable 8 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 9 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 10 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

Introduction

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

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-4 on page 4-2 (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 digital scanner is powered down.

Chapter 4

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital

Scanner Options

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 the bar code can be seen 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 programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

* Indicates Default

*High Volume

(00h)

Option Hex Value for programming via SSI command

*).

Feature/Option

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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 Formats, 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.

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

Table 4-4 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 4-4

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

Paramete r 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

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3

Table 4-4

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Paramete

r Number

Default

Number

Beep After Good Decode 38h Enable 4-11

Miscellaneous Options

Transmit Code ID Character 2Dh None 4-12 Prefix Value 63h, 69h 7013 <CR><LF> 4-13 Suffix 1 Value

Suffix 2 Value

62h, 68h 64h, 6Ah

7013 <CR><LF> 4-13

Scan Data Transm ission Format EBh Data as is 4-14 FN1 Substitution Values 67h, 6Dh Set 4-15 Transmit “No Read” Message 5Eh Disable 4-16 Synapse Interface F0h, ACh Standard Synapse

4-16

Connection

Page

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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 below. Note that the Set Defaults parameter bar code can still be decoded. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, either 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 power rema ins on af ter a decode attempt. 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 a fter ea ch 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 scann er remains active af ter decoding . The digit al scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(11h)

*1 Minute

(21h)

5 Seconds

(15h)

5 Minutes

(25h)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)

15 Minutes

(2Bh)

Trigger Mode

Parameter # 8Ah

1 Hour

(31h)

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 is decoded, the trigger is released, or the Decode Session T imeout is reached.

•

Blink - This trigger mode is used in hands-free (Intellistand) mode. The digita l scanner a ctivates deco de 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)

Blink (07h)

Trigger Mode (continued)

*Auto Aim

(09h)

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 Scanstand mode and disabled when the digital scanner is in Scanstand mode.

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9

•

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. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero.

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

This option is used in hands-free (Intellistand) 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)

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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 the digital scanner is 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.

Symbol Code ID Character

(02h)

*None

(00h)

AIM Code ID Character

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13

Prefix/Suffix Values

Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah

A prefix and/or one or two suffixes can be appended to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that 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 suf fix, set the ke y ca tegory parameter to 1, then 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 4-14.

Scan Prefix

(07h)

Scan Suffix 2

(08h)

Scan Suffix 1

(06h)

Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # EBh

To change the scan data format, scan one of the fo llowing eig ht bar codes co rresponding to the desired for mat.

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 4-13.

*Data As Is

(00h)

(02h)

(04h)

(01h)

(03h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15

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. When enabled any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted 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 currently installed 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. Look up the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the currently

installed host interface. Enter the 4-digit ASCII Value by sca nning 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 4-15.

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Transmit “No Read” Message

Parameter # 5Eh

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.

Enable No Read

(01h)

*Disable No Read

(00h)

Synapse Interface

Parameter # F0h, ACh

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

Synapse Interface (continued)

“Plug and Play” Synapse Connecti on

(0Ah)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17

Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection

(32h)

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Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences

Introduction

If desired, program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes decoding preference features and provides the prog ramming ba r codes for selectin g these features.

The digital scanner ship s with the settings sh own in the Decoding Preferences Paramete r 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 digital scanner is powered down.

Chapter 5

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 the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

Decoding Preferences

If not using a USB 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 programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

* Indicates Default

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter valu e. For example, to disable the decode aiming pattern, scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pa ttern on p age 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.

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

*).

Feature/Option

Option Hex Value for programming via SSI command

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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 5-5 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 5-5

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

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter 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.

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(01h)

Decoding Preferences 5 - 3

Disable Decoding Illumination

(00h)

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Illumination Bank Control

Parameter # F1h 3Bh

Selecting an illumination bank control parameter allows the user to control the illumination banks on the scan engine.

•

Full (0) (default): The full illumination system is enabled.

•

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 when 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 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode Aiming

Pattern is disabled.

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Disable Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

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Chapter 6 USB Interface

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digit al scanner with a USB host. The digit al scanner con nects d irectly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required.

Chapter 6

USB Interface

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

*Indicates Default

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 the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

Feature/Option

*).

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Connecting a USB Interface

USB Series A

Connector

Figure 6-1

USB Connection

Interface Cable

The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:

•

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.

The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB:

• Windows

• MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.3

• IBM 4690 OS.

98, 2000, ME, XP

The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit www.symbol.com/usb.

To set up the digital scanner:

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 remain the same.

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

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

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

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

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

6-4

Emulation North American 6-5

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. The digital

scanner 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. The

digital scanner 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. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved 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. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, for IBM devices, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds. For HID Keyboard Emulation devices, the bar code characters up to the unknown character are sent, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Transmit)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Emulate Keypad

When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

USB Interface 6 - 9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero

When enabled, character sequences sent over the numeric keypad are sent as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A would be sent 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. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see USB

Keyboard FN 1 Substitution on page 6-9 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-key sequence s (see Table 6-2 on page 6-12). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

Simulated Caps Lock

When enabled, the digital scanner invert s upper and lower case cha racters on the bar code as if the Cap s Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done reg ardless of the curren t sta te of the keyboard’ s Caps

Lock state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

When enabled, the digital scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

USB Interface 6 - 11

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

Keystroke

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 CTRL H/BACKSPACE

1009 $I CTRL I/HORIZONTAL TAB 1010 $J CTRL J 1011 $K CTRL K 1012 $L CTRL L 1013 $M CTRL M/ENTER

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 is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.

Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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 [/ESC 1028 %B CTRL \ 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E %

Keystroke

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 is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.

Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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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 is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.

Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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 is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.

Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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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 is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.

Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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 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 AL T key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

USB Interface 6 - 19

Table 6-4

3080 GUI P 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 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 AL T key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

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 7 RS-232 Interface

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. The RS-232 interface is used to connect the digital scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computer s, or other devices with an availab le RS-232 port (e.g., com port).

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

Chapter 7

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

architectures. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Symbol offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact the Symbol Support Center for more information.

RS-232 Interface

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

* Indicates Default

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 the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

*Baud Rate 57,600

Feature/Option

*).

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

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

Serial Port Connector to

Host

Power Supply Cable

Interface Cable

Figure 7-1

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

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 remain the same.

scanner (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-23 2 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.

RS-232 Interface 7 - 3

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

V arious RS-232 host s are set u p with their own parameter default settings (Table 7-2). Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed below.

Table 7-2

Transmit Code ID Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Data T ransmission

Format Suffix CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) ETX (1002) CR (1013) Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 Parity Even None Odd Odd Even None Hardware

Handshaking Software

Handshaking Serial Response

Time-out Stop B it Select One One One One One One ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit

Terminal Specific RS-232

Parameter ICL Fujitsu

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

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.

None RTS/CTS

Wincor-Nixdorf

Mode A

Option 3

Wincor-Nixdorf

Mode

B/OPOS/JPOS

RTS/CTS Option 3

Olivetti Omron

Data/Suffix

Suffix

None None

Beep On <BEL> Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable RTS Line State High Low Low Low = No data

to send Prefix None None None None STX (1003) None * In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar codes. **If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the digital scanner con nected 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.

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.

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Table 7-3

UPC-A AAA A AA UPC-E EEC C CE EAN-8/JAN-8 FF FF B B B FF EAN-13/JAN-13 FFA A AF Code 39 C <len> None M M M <len> C <len> Codabar N <len> None N N N <len> N <len> Code 128 L <len> None K K K <len> L <len> I 2 of 5 I <len> None I I I <len> I <len> Code 93 None None L L L <len> None D 2 of 5 H <len> None H H H <len> H <len> UCC/EAN 128 L <len> None P P P <len> L <len> MSI None None O O O <len> None Bookland EAN FFA A AF

Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

ICL Fujitsu

Wincor-Nixdorf

Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf Mode

B/OPOS/JPOS

Olivetti Omron

Trioptic None None None None None None Code 11 None None None None None None IATA H<len> None H H None None Code 32 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 Enable RS-232 (No Variant) 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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RS-232 Host Types (continued)

OPOS/JPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not re ach the host device or may reach it in disto rted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 2400

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 4800

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Baud Rate (continued)

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

Baud Rate 115,200

Baud Rate 57,600

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Parity

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

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Select Odd parity and the p arity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on dat a, to ensure th at an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

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Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based o n dat a, to ensur e that an e ven number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

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Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.

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Select Space pari ty and the parity bit is always 0.

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Select None when no parity bit is required.

Odd

Mark

*None

Even

Space

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Stop Bit Select

The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the seri al dat a stream. Th e number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the numbe r the receiving terminal i s programmed to a ccommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.

2 Stop Bits

*1 Stop Bit

Data Bits

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

7-Bit

*8-Bit

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Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selec te d ab ov e.

*Check For Received Errors

Do Not Check For Received Errors

Hardware Handshaking

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

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

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The digital scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the digital scanner wait s up to Host Serial Response Time-out for th e host to de-assert the CTS line. If, afte r Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is still asserted, the digital scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned data is lost.

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When the CTS line is de-asserted, the digital scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is not asserted, the digital scanner sounds a transmit error, and discards the data.

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When data transmission is complete, the digital scanner de-asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.

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The host should respond by negating CTS. The digital scanner checks for a de-asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is deasserted for more than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is aborted, the digi tal scanner sounds a transmission error, and th e dat a is discarded.

If the above communication sequence fails, the digita l scanner issues an err or indication. In this case, the dat a is lost and must be rescanned.

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

NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.

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Hardware Handshaking (continued)

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None: Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.

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

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RTS/CTS Option 1: When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the digital scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete.

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

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RTS/CTS Option 3: When Option 3 is selected, the digital scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The digital scanner wait s up to Host Serial Response Time-out (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.

*None

RTS/CTS Option 1

Standard RTS/CTS

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Table of Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Configurations

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents

Service Information

Symbol Global Interaction Center

Introduction

Getting Started

Supported Interfaces

Unpacking

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

Removing the Interface Cable

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (DS6708 0nly)

Connecting Power (if required)

Configuring the Digital Scanner

Mounting the Digital Scanner

Desk Mount

Wall Mount

Introduction

Scanning

Beeper Definitions

LED Definitions

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Scanning with the Digital Scanner

Aiming

Scanning in Hands-Free Mode

Decode Zones

Introduction

Maintenance

Maintenance & Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

Introduction

Scanning Sequence Examples

Errors While Scanning

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

Parameter Scanning

Beeper Tone

Beeper Volume

Power Mode

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Trigger Mode

Picklist Mode

Decode Session Timeout

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Beep After Good Decode

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Prefix/Suffix Values

Scan Data Transmission Format

FN1 Substitution Values

Transmit “No Read” Message

Synapse Interface

Introduction

Decoding Preferences

Scanning Sequence Examples

Errors While Scanning

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults

Decoding Preferences

Decoding Illumination

Illumination Bank Control

Decode Aiming Pattern

Introduction

USB Interface

Connecting a USB Interface

USB Parameter Defaults

USB Host Parameters