Symbol Technologies LS 400XI User Manual
About This Manual
Table Of Contents
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Copyright
LS 400Xi
Feedback
Product Reference Guide
70-33848-01
Revision A
August 1998
1998
by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or
mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or
mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval
systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware,
furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and
non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed
program). Except as noted below , such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise
transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol. No right to copy a licensed
program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user
shall not modify , merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other
program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed
program in a network without written permission from Symbol. The user agrees to maintain
Symbol’s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder, and to include the
same on any authorized copies it makes, in whole or in part. The user agrees not to
decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the
user or any portion thereof.
Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability ,
function, or design.
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About This Manual
Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Symbol Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1. The LS 400Xi Scanner
Scanning Made Easy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2. Set Up
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Switching Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Battery Box Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Recharging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Connecting to a Host - 1D Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
RS-232C (LS 4004i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Keyboard Wedge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
IBM 468X/9X (LS 4005i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Connection to a Host - PDF Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Chapter 3. Scanning
Scanning 1-D Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Scan the Entire Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
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Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Scanning PDF417 (2-D) Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
What If.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Symbol is decoded, but not transmitted to the host terminal?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the terminal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Chapter 4. Maintenance & Specifications
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Required Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Beeper Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Chapter 5. Parameter Menus
Operational Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
IBM 46XX Host Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Beeper Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Laser On Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Transmit “No Read” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
PDF Decode Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Linear Code Type Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Linear Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Linear Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Linear Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Linear Security Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Bi-directional Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
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Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
UPC-A Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
UPC-E Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
UPC-E1 Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
EAN Zero Extend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
UPC/EAN Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
UPC/EAN Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
UPC/EAN Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
UPC/EAN Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
UPC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Lengths for Code 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Code 39 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Buffer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Clear Transmission Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Transmit Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Overfilling Transmission Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Set Lengths for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Enable/Disable Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Set Lengths for Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
CLSI Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
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Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-69
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-70
MSI Plessey Check Digits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-73
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
Enable/Disable PDF417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-75
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-76
Symbol Code ID Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-76
Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-78
Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-79
Scan Data Transmission Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
RS-232C Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Check Receive Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-85
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-86
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-88
Host Serial Response Time-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Stop Bit Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
ASCII Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Beep on <BEL>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-92
Intercharacter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-93
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-95
Appendix A. Programming Reference
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
AIM Code Identifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Index
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About This Manual
The
LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide
troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming of the LS 400Xi scanner.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
t
LS 400Xi refers to both the LS 4004i and the LS 4005i, unless specifically noted.
t
Bullets (•) indicate:
s
action items
s
lists of alternatives
s
lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
t
Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as
numbered lists.
t
References to other sections, chapters, or manuals appear in italics.
Related Publications
provides general instructions for setup, operation,
t
LS 400Xi Quick Reference Guide
p/n 70-33849-xx
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. Before
calling, have the model number , serial 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
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and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar
codes for analysis at our plant.
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 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.
Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
United States Canada
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, NY 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350
International Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies International
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP UK
United Kingdom
0800 3282424 (Inside UK)
+44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 422
(905) 629-7226
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
230 Victoria Street #04-05
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)
+65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore)
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Chapter 1
The LS 400Xi Scanner
Scanning Made Easy
Symbol Technologies, the world leader in hand-held laser scanning, now offers 21st century
technology while maintaining compatibility with today’s existing systems. The LS 400Xi
hand-held laser scanner offers the best performance in retail and light industrial applications.
Advanced ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time.
The LS 400Xi hand-held laser scanner offers the best performance in retail and light
industrial applications. It uses a 650nm laser diode for improved scan line visibility, and has
a scan rate of approximately 100 scans/second. These factors make the LS 400Xi even more
aggressive than ever on 1-D bar codes, and also offer the added dimension of entry level PDF
scanning.
The LS 400Xi is intended for applications where 1-D scanning is a priority, with an
occasional need to scan PDF symbols. The product is ideal for applications such as point-ofsale where the majority of scanning is items with UPC or EAN/JAN bar codes, with an
occasional scan of a PDF symbol on a courtesy card, a coupon, etc.
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Here’s what the LS 400Xi offers you:
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The LS 4004i (RS-232C)
- This scanner contains onboard discrete RS-232C
communications for connecting to RS-232C asynchronous terminals and host
systems. It also accommodates any of the Synapse™ “Smart Cables” which allows
you to connect to a wide variety of host systems.
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The LS 4005i (IBM 468X/469X)
line of IBM 468X/469X terminals. It also accommodates the full line of Synapse
Smart Cables.
- This scanner is fully compatible with the entire
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Chapter 2
Set Up
Unpacking
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged
in transit, call the
KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever
need to return your equipment for servicing.
Cables
Installing the Cable
1.Switch off all devices connected to the LS 400Xi.
Symbol Support Center
at one of the telephone numbers listed on page ii.
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2. Pull the boot up over the cable until just the connector is protruding (Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1. Scanner Cable
3. Plug the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the LS
400Xi handle (Figure 2-2). Listen for a click.
Figure 2-2. Plugging in the Modular Connector
4. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.
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5. Slide the boot up while observing its orientation until it is securely in place (Figure
2-3).
Figure 2-3. Boot Securely in Place
6. Make certain the semi-circular key on the boot slides inside the handle assembly , and
that the boot snaps into place.
7. Gently pull the boot to be sure it is properly seated.
Switching Cables
Different cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable:
1. Slide the boot down over the cable.
2. Unplug the modular connector by depressing the connector clip (through the access
hole), and remove existing cable.
3. Follow steps for
Installing the Cable on page 2-1
.
Set Up
Power Options
Three power options are available:
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External power supply
t
Battery box
t
Direct host power (IBM Series - LS 4005i only)
Available power options are host dependent.
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Battery Box Operation
When using the LS 400Xi with a battery box, you can use either an alkaline battery
(recommended), or a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery.
Changing the Battery
1. To open the battery box, push up on the flanges at one end of the pack.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. 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.
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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Set Up
Connecting to a Host - 1D Scanning
With some terminal types, the LS 400Xi is unable to answer host terminal polls until the
appropriate host type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected
host may generate an error message. T o correct this situation, select the proper parameter set
and initialize the host terminal. See
RS-232C (LS 4004i)
Direct RS-232
For direct RS-232 connection, plug the LS 4004i interface cable directly into the scanner port
on the back of the host. If necessary, connect a power supply to the host.
Chapter 5
Host
for more information.
Interface
Cable
Power Supply
(as required)
Figure 2-4. Direct RS-232 Configuration
LS 4004i
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RS-232 via Synapse
To set up your RS-232 system via Synapse:
1. Connect the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.
2. Connect the Synapse Adapter cable to the Synapse cable, and the other end to the
scanner.
3. If necessary, plug a power supply into the power port on the Synapse cable.
Host
Synapse
Cable
Power Supply
(as required)
Synapse
Adapter
Cable
LS 4004i
Figure 2-5. RS-232 via Synapse Configuration
External Power Operation with Single-Piece Cable
1. Plug the scanner into the appropriate port on the host device.
2. Connect the power supply to the power port on the cable. Depending upon the cable
being used, this is located on a “lump” on the cable or the cable’s host connector.
Battery Operation
1. Insert a 9-volt battery into the battery box. Refer to
2-4
.
2. Plug the 9-pin connector at the end of the scanner’s coil cord into one end of the
battery box.
Battery Box Operation on page
2-6
Set Up
3. An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 4004i to the RS-232C input
device. Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other end to the
appropriate port on the host device (Figure 2-6).
Portable
Terminal
Output Cable
Battery Box
Power
Supply
(Optional)
LS 4004i
Figure 2-6. RS-232C Batter y Operation
Note:
Coil cables that terminate in a 25-pin D-type connector have a power
receptacle on the side of the connector assembly.
Ke yboard Wedge
To setup the keyboard wedge configuration:
1. Connect the keyboard connector on the Synapse cable to the host keyboard.
2. Connect the host connector on the Synapse cable to the keyboard interface port on
the host.
3. Connect the Synapse scanner connector to the scanner.
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4. If necessary, plug a power supply into the power port on the Synapse cable.
Host
Synapse
“Smart”
Cable
Power Supply
(as required)
LS 4004i
Figure 2-7. Keyboard Wedge Configuration
IBM 468X/9X (LS 4005i)
Plug the SDL modular connector at the end of the selected scanner cable into the appropriate
port (5, 5B, 9B, 9C, 9E, or 17). Check that the connection is secure. No additional power
connections are necessary . Figures 2-9 through 2-12 show the rear of the IBM terminals with
the covers removed. Note that the unit may be connected to one hardware port, and
configured for a different software port using the bar codes in IBM 46XX Host Types on
page 5-8. The hardware ports available determine how the unit is connected to the host,
while the software port configuration determines how it communicates.
LS 4005i
IBM 4683/84/93/94 Cash Register
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Figure 2-8. Typical System Configuration
Set Up
Port 5B
Port 9B
Port 17
Figure 2-9. IBM 4683 Rear Panel With Cover Removed
9B
5B
17
Figure 2-10. IBM 4684 Rear Panel With Cover Removed
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9C
9B
Figure 2-11. IBM 4693 Rear Panel With Cover Removed
Port 9E
Figure 2-12. IBM 4694 Rear Panel With Cover Removed
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Connection to a Host - PDF Scanning
Currently, PDF417 can only be interfaced with the following host types:
t Direct RS-232 (refer to page 2-5)
t RS-232 via Synapse (refer to page 2-6)
t Keyboard Wedge (refer to page 2-7).
The RS-232 Host Types that support PDF417 are:
t Standard RS-232C
t PDT 330
Refer to Host Type on page 5-8 for more information.
Note: PDF417 is not enabled by default. Scan the parameter bar code
ENABLE PDF417 on page 5-75 to enable PDF417 scanning
capabilities.
Set Up
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Chapter 3
Scanning
Scanning 1-D Bar Codes
To scan a 1-D bar code:
1. Make sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within the
scanning range (refer to Technical Specifications on page 4-2).
2. Aim the scanner at the symbol and press the trigger. The scanning beam remains on
for approximately 3.0 seconds (default) or until a successful decode.
The scanner has read the symbol when:
t You hear a short, high tone beep (if the beeper is enabled).
t The yellow LED on the rear of the scanner turns green.
The green LED stays lit for two seconds or until the next trigger pull.
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Aiming
Scan the Entire Symbol
t Cross every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam.
t Hold the scanner further away for larger bar codes.
t Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Right Wrong
012345
012345
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 still achieve a successful decode
(Figure 3-1.) Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
Shaded area represents
dead zone (±2°)
65°
Max
Scan
Beam
Bar Code
65°
Max
Scan
Beam
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Figure 3-1. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone
Scanning
Scanning PDF417 (2-D) Bar Codes
Before scanning a PDF bar code, enable PDF417 scanning by using the parameter bar code
in ENABLE PDF417 on page 5-75.
1. Aim the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger.
2. Hold the trigger down and keep the scan line parallel to the rows of the symbol.
3. Manually raster the scan line by slowly moving the scanner up and down so it scans
the entire bar code.
If PDF Decode Feedback is enabled, an audible feedback “clicking” lets you know the bar
code is being decoded. If this parameter is enabled but there’ s no clicking noise when you’re
scanning the bar code, it’s not being scanned properly.
t Check that PDF417 scanning is enabled.
t Make sure the scan line extends at least 1/2” past the left and right edges of the bar
code.
t Hold the scanner closer for denser symbols, farther away for larger symbols.
t Make sure you scan the top and bottom rows of the symbol.
t Be patient - it may take a few swipes to decode the symbol.
The bar code has been completely decoded when you hear a tone, followed by a short, high
tone beep. The yellow LED on the rear of the scanner turns green. The green LED stays lit
for two seconds or until the next trigger pull.
1/2”
1/2”
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What If...
Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?
You Should
t Check the system power. Is there a battery in the battery box?
t Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use.
t Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code you are scanning.
t Check for loose cable connections.
t Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced.
t Try scanning test symbols of the same code type.
Symbol is decoded, but not transmitted to the host terminal?
You Should
t Be sure the proper host type is selected (See Chapter 5).
Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the terminal?
You Should
t Make sure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type.
t Make sure the CAPS LOCK key is off.
t Be sure the proper host is selected.
t Be sure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly
programmed.
Note:If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact
your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See page ii for
the telephone number.
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Chapter 4
Maintenance & Specifications
Maintenance
Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required.
t Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.
t Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.
t Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based
detergent.
t Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.
Accessories
Required Accessories
LS 400Xi scanners are sent as a package with required accessories. Optional accessories are
available at extra cost.
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories include various stands and holders, which are supplied at extra cost.
Additional units of standard accessories may also be purchased at extra cost.
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Technical Specifications
Table 4-1. Technical Specifications
Item Description
Power Requirements*
IBM 46XX/Synapse
RS-232C/Synapse
Low Power
Decode Capability The LS 400Xi can be programmed to decode the following
Beeper Operation User-selectable: Enabled, Disabled
Scan Repetition Rate 100 scans/sec (bidirectional)
4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 200 mA @ 5V typical
4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 180 mA @ 5V typical
4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 2 mA @ 5V typical
code types: UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, Code 39, Code
39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39, Code 93, Codabar,
Interleaved 2 of 5 , Code 128, EAN 128, Discrete 2 of 5,
MSI Plessey, and PDF417. Set code length(s) for any linear
code type. The LS 400Xi can auto-discriminate between all of
the above code types except for Code 39 and Code 39 Full
ASCII. Transmission of decoded information will depend on
the capabilities of the attached terminal.
Scan Angle 30°
Roll (Skew) Tolerance ± 10˚ from normal
Pitch ± 65˚ from normal
Yaw ± 60˚ from normal
1-D Decode Depth of Field See LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone on page 4-4
2-D Decode Depth of Field See LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone on page 4-5
Print Contrast Minimum 20% absolute dark/light differential, measured at 675 nm.
*For direct host power connection, make sure the host terminal supplies sufficient power for the
specified operation. Symbol is not responsible for damage to host equipment or system misoperation due to an insufficient power condition.
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Maintenance & Specifications
Table 4-1. Technical Specifications (Cont’d)
Item Description
Ambient Light Immunity
Artificial Lighting
Sunlight
Operating Temperature 32° to 104°F 0° to 40°C
Storage Temperature -40° to 140°F -40° to 60°C
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Coil Cable Length 9-12 ft. 274-365 cm (depending on host)
Durability 4-ft. drop to concrete 1.2 m
Dimensions
Height
Length
Width
Laser Classifications CDRH Class II
200 ft. candles 2153 lux
8000 ft. candles 86112 lux
(@8 in. (20 cm) on low density bar
codes)
6.3 in. 16 cm
5 in. 12.7 cm
2.8 in. 7.1 cm
IEC Class 1
IEC 825 Class 2
Laser Power .92 mW ±5%
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LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone
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Figure 4-1. LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone
LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone
Maintenance & Specifications
4.2 in
10.67 cm
4.2 in
10.67 cm
Figure 4-2. LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone
Note: The measurements above are for 6.6 mil, 100 character PDF bar code
and 15 mil, 64 character PDF bar code.
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