Symbol Technologies LS 1000 User Manual

LS 1000

Product Reference Guide

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6

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March, 1996

Appendix A

Copyright 1996 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve r eliability, function,
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application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

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patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus,
machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might be used. An

implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol

products.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

http://www.symbol.com

FCC and Industry Canada Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Factory Service

If you have a problem, contact the Symbol Support Center at the telephone
number on the next page.

Before calling, have the model number and several of your bar code symbols
at hand.

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

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.

Note:

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

Symbol Support Center

In the U.S.A., for service information, warranty information or technical
assistance call:

SYMBOL SUPPORT CENTER

1-800-653-5350

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner,
contact that Business Partner for service.

Canada

Mississauga, Ontario

Canadian Headquarters
[phone]

Europe

Wokingham, England

European Headquarters
01734-771-222 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Asia

Singapore

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)
[phone] (Outside Singapore)

Contents

Factory Service
Symbol Support Center

Chapter 1. Introduction and Set-up

Introduction
Audience
Set-Up3

Unpacking
Installing the Cable
Switching Cables

Connecting to a Host

Chapter 2. Scanning

Introduction
Ready, Test, Scan
Aiming

Chapter 3. Maintenance & Specifications

Introduction
Maintaining the LS 1000 Scanner
Accessories
LS 100x Technical Specifications

LS 100x Decode Zone

Chapter 4. Programming The LS 1004

Introduction
Scanning Sequence

Scanning Sequence Example
Errors While Scanning

Parameter Descriptions

Set Parameter Defaults
Host Interface Select
Power On Beep Enable/Disable
Beeper after Decode
Beeper Tone
Beeper Volume

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Decode Attempt Time
Operating Mode
Aggressive Scan Mode
Transmit “No Decode” Message
Decode Redundancy
Code Types
UPC/EAN
Code 128
Code 39
Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5
Codabar
Data Options
RS-232C

Chapter 5. Glossary
Chapter 6. ASCII Character Set

ASCII Character Set

Appendix A. Errata

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Chapter 1 Introduction and Set-up

Introduction

Symbol T echnologies Inc., the world leader in hand-held laser scanning now offers 21st
century technology, while maintaining compatibility with today’s existing systems.
The LS 1000 Series of hand-held laser scanners offers the best performance in retail and
light industrial applications. Advanced ergonomic design ensur es comfortable use for
extended periods of time.

The LS 1000 series hand-held scanner is based on the Visible Laser Diode (VLD). This
state of the art technology gives the scanner a wider decode zone, greater depth of
field, and a visible scan beam. This model reads color bar codes and symbols printed
on all substrates. See LS 100x Decode Zone .

Here’s what each member of the LS 1000 family offers you:

• LS 1000 - The aggressiveness of this discrete scanner is typical of the
LS 1000 family’s performance. It connects easily to, and is programmed by, the
complete line of Symbol Technologies portable terminals and the full range of
SYMBOLLINK® and OmniLink

• LS 1004 - With a simple cable change, this scanner is compatible with:

- RS 232C asynchronous terminals

- Synapsetm “Smart Cables”, which allow you to connect to
IBM 4683/4, 4693/4 series of terminals
All leading OCIA terminals, including NCR, Nixdorf, and ICL terminals,
using an XT, AT, or PS/2 -style keyboard (when using as a keyboard wedge,
all scanned data is entered into your terminal in the form of keystrokes - no
changes to your host system are necessary)

- Popular OCR terminals, such as Fujitsu and ICL.

All of the LS 1000 series scan automatically at the rate of 36 scans per second. For
decode capability, see LS 100x Technical Specifications .

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interface controllers.

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Audience

The intended audience for this manual is personnel performing installation/setup and
programming of LS 100x scanners.

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Set-Up

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was
damaged in transit, call the
listed in the front of this manual. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping
container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

Installing the Cable

1. Insert the cable into the receptable on the bottom of the scanner, as shown below:

Symbol Support Center

at one of the telephone numbers

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2. Twist the cable to the left to lock in place, as shown below:

Switching Cables

Different cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable:

1. “Unlock” the cable by twisting to the right.

2. Pull the cable out of the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner.

3. Insert a new cable in the receptacle.

4. Twist to the left to lock the new cable in place.

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Connecting to a Host

With some terminal types, the LS 100x is unable to answer host terminal polls until the
appropriate host type is selected. This may result in an error message generated by the
host. To correct this situation, select proper parameter values and initialize the host
terminal. See Chapter 4 for more information.

RS-232C

For external power operation with Synapse “Smart Cable”

• Plug the scanner into the Synapse “Smart Cable”.

• Connect the Synapse cable with the host connector.

• Connect the power supply to the input receptacle located on the Synapse cable.

Figure 1-1. RS-232C External Power Connection using Synapse Cable

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For external power operation with Flying Lead Connector

• Plug the cable into the scanner.

• Plug the Power Supply into the receptacle on the Flying Lead connector.

Figure 1-2. RS-232C External Power Connection: Flying Lead Connector to a 9-pin

Host Connector

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For external power operation with 25-pin Host Connector

• Plug the cable into the scanner.

• Plug the Power Supply into the receptacle on the side of the 25-pin Host
Connector

Figure 1-3. RS-232C External Power Connection: 25-pin Host Connector

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RS-232C (Contd)

For battery operation:

• Insert a 9-volt battery into the battery box. See

• Plug the scanner's 9-pin connector at the end of the cord into one end of the
battery box.

• An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 1000 to the RS-232C
input device. Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other
to the appropriate port on the host device.

Battery Box Operation

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Figure 1-4. RS-232C Operation

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IBM 468X/9X

Plug the SDL modular connector at the end of the selected Synapse “Smart” cable into
the appropriate port (5B, 9B, 9C, 9E, or 17). Check that the connection is secure. To
install an LS 1004 on an IBM 468X/469X host:

1. Connect a synapse adaptor cable to the scanner, using the procedure described in
“Installing the Cable ” .

2. Plug the other end of the adaptor cable into the synapse cable’s female connector.

Spark

Figure 1-5. Typical System Configuration

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IBM 468X/9X (Contd)

PORT 5B

Figure 1-6. IBM 4683 Rear Panel with Cover Removed

9B

Figure 1-7. IBM 4684 Rear Panel with Cover Removed

5B

PORT 9B

17

PORT 17

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IBM 468X/9X (Contd)

5B

Figure 1-8. IBM 4693 Rear Panel with Cover Removed

IBM 4694 REAR PANEL WITH COVER REMOVED

Figure 1-9. IBM 4694 Rear Panel with Cover Removed

9C

9B

PORT 9E

Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, and Keyboard Wedges

A Synapse Adaptor Cable is required when connecting the LS 1004 to any of these
hosts using Synapse. See the instructions packed with the appropriate Synapse cable.

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes. Included are
specific instructions on how to hold the scanner at the appropriate angle to ensure an
accurate decode.

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Ready , T est, Scan

1. Ready
Make sure all connections are secure.

2. Test
Aim the scanner away from you and press the trigger. When you press the

trigger, the scanning beam is energized. On the LS 1000, the length of time the
beam remains on depends on the controller or terminal into which it is
plugged. On the LS 1004, the scanner is energized for approximately 1 second
(default).

3. Scan
Make sure the symbol you want to scan is within the scanning range. See the

100x Decode Zone

Aim and press the trigger . On the LS 1000, the scan beam and SCAN LED lights for

3.5 seconds, or until a successful decode occurs. On the LS 1004, if you use the
scanner in default Low Power operating mode, the DECODE LED remains on until
power down (maximum of 1 second). If the unit is programmed for Continuous
power operating mode, the DECODE LED stays on until the next trigger pull.

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The scanner has read the symbol when:

• You hear a short, high tone beep (if the beeper is enabled).

• The DECODE LED lights.

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Aiming

Scan the Entire Symbol

• Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol.

• The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner.

• Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

• A short, high tone beep indicates a good decode.

RIGHT

012345

WRONG

012345

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Hold at an Angle

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting

directly

back
into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can
“blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection
occurs is known as a “dead zone”.

You can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode.
Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

1. Successful Scanning.

65° 65°

Scan
Beam

2. Possible Specular Reflection.

Bar Code

Bar Code Bar Code

Shaded area represents
dead zone (±2°)

3. Successful Scanning.

Scan
Beam

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Chapter 3
Maintenance & Specifications

Introduction

This chapter covers the suggested maintenance of the LS 100x scanner, as well as the
technical specifications, available accessories, pinouts, and beeper definitions.

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Maintaining the LS 1000 Scanner

Battery Box Operation

When using the LS 1000 Series with a battery box, you can use either an alkaline battery
(recommended), or a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery. Low power is signalled by
4 short, high-tone beeps, coupled with scanning interruptions. If this occurs, change or
recharge the battery as soon as possible. For battery box operation:

1. Insert a 9-volt battery into the battery box.

2. Plug the scanner’s 9-pin connector at the end of the coil cord into the end of the

battery box.

3. An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 1000 Series to the host device.

Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other to the appropriate
port on the host device.

Note:

Changing the Battery

• Disconnect the battery box.

• To open the battery box, push up on the flanges at one end of the pack.

• Remove the old battery.

• Insert the new or recharged 9-volt battery into the battery box. Match the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the battery with the corresponding
terminals in the battery box.

Not all applications require a power supply or battery
box. The output cable depends on the wand being
replaced. See the
information.

Product Ordering Guide

for more

Recharging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery

• Remove the battery from the battery box and place it in the recharging unit (not
supplied by Symbol).

• To recharge the battery, follow the instructions supplied with the recharging
unit.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required.

• Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

• Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

• Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based
detergent.

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

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Accessories

Required Accessories

Required accessories are listed in the
available at extra cost.

Table 3-1. LS 1000 Required Accessories

Part Number Description
ND1221 One undecoded cable
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Table 3-1. LS 1004 Required Accessories

Part Number Description
ND1223 One RS-232 Cable 9-pin female TxD pin 2, or
ND1224 One RS-232 Cable 25-pin male TxD pin 3, or
ND1225 One RS-232 Cable 25-pin TxD pin 3
ND1222 Synapse Adapter Cable
70-17422-01 LS 1000 Series Quick Reference Guide

Product Ordering Guide

. Optional accessories are

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories, listed in the
holders, which are supplied at extra cost. Additional units of standar d accessories may
also be purchased at extra cost.

Product Ordering Guide, include various stands and

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What If...

Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?

You Should

• Check the system power; is there a battery in the battery box?

• Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use.

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

• Check for loose cable connections.

• Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced.

• Try scanning test symbols of the same code type.

• Be sure you are within the proper scanning range.

Symbol is decoded, but not transmitted to the host terminal?

You Should

• Be sure the proper host type is selected (See Chapter 4).

Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the terminal?

You Should

• Make sure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type.

• Make sure the CAPS LOCK key is off.

• Be sure the proper host is selected.

• Be sure editing options (e.g. UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly
programmed.

If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor
or call the Symbol Support Center. See Symbol Support Center for the telephone
number.

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