Symbol Technologies LS 400XI User Manual

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LS 400Xi

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Product Reference Guide

70-33848-01

Revision A

August 1998

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1998

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Contents

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

LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide

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

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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:

LS 400Xi refers to both the LS 4004i and the LS 4005i, unless speciﬁcally noted.

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-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

References to other sections, chapters, or manuals appear in italics.

Related Publications

provides general instructions for setup, operation,

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)

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:

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.

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:

External power supply

Battery box

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

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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

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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

Figure 2-10. IBM 4684 Rear Panel With Cover Removed

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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

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”

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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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