Zebra LS2208 User Manual

LS2208

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

LS2208 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN000754A05

Revision A

April 2019

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Warranty

For the complete hardware product warranty statement, go to: http://www.zebra.com/warranty.

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change	Date	Description
-01 Rev A	11/2014	Initial release
-02 Rev A	3/2015	Update URLs, update connector drawing
-03 Rev A	6/2017	Updated name of USB OPOS device option to: OPOS (IBM Hand-held with
		Full Disable)
		Updated name of USB Keyboard (HID) to USB HID Keyboard
		Changed GS1 DataBar-14 to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
		Changed GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level to GS1 DataBar Limited
		Margin Check
		Updated 123Scan chapter
		Update copyright information
-04 Rev A	7/2017	Added Reduced Quiet Zone parameters
		Changed I 2 of 5 default to Two Discrete Lengths: 14, 44
		Added Febraban parameter
-05 Rev A	2/2019	Added Windows 10 support.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty .........................................................................................................................................	ii
Revision History..............................................................................................................................	iii
About This Guide
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................	xiii
Scanner Configurations ..................................................................................................................	xiii
Scanner Distinctions .......................................................................................................................	xiii
Chapter Descriptions ......................................................................................................................	xiv
Notational Conventions...................................................................................................................	xv
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................	xv
Service Information.........................................................................................................................	xvi
Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	1-1
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................	1-1
Scanner Parts ................................................................................................................................	1-2
Supported Interfaces ......................................................................................................................	1-2
Setting Up the Scanner ..................................................................................................................	1-3
Installing the Interface Cable ...................................................................................................	1-3
Connecting Power (if required) ................................................................................................	1-3
Configuring the Scanner ..........................................................................................................	1-3
Setting Up the Intellistand ..............................................................................................................	1-4
Assembling the Stand ..............................................................................................................	1-4
Mounting the Stand (optional) ..................................................................................................	1-5
Set Defaults ...................................................................................................................................	1-6
Chapter 2: SCANNING
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	2-1
Beeper Definitions ..........................................................................................................................	2-1
LED Definitions ..............................................................................................................................	2-2
Scanning .......................................................................................................................................	2-3

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Hands-Free Scanning ..............................................................................................................	2-4
Aiming ......................................................................................................................................	2-4
Decode Ranges .............................................................................................................................	2-5
Chapter 3: USB INTERFACE
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	3-1
Connecting a USB Interface ..........................................................................................................	3-2
USB Parameter Defaults ...............................................................................................................	3-4
USB Host Parameters ...................................................................................................................	3-5
USB Device Type .....................................................................................................................	3-5
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ....................................................................	3-6
USB Keystroke Delay ..............................................................................................................	3-7
USB CAPS Lock Override .......................................................................................................	3-7
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................	3-8
USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 .........................................................................................	3-8
Emulate Keypad .......................................................................................................................	3-9
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero .........................................................................................	3-9
Quick Keypad Emulation ..........................................................................................................	3-10
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution ..............................................................................................	3-10
Function Key Mapping .............................................................................................................	3-11
Simulated Caps Lock ...............................................................................................................	3-11
Convert Case ...........................................................................................................................	3-12
USB Polling Interval .................................................................................................................	3-13
Fast HID Keyboard ..................................................................................................................	3-14
USB Static CDC .......................................................................................................................	3-15
Optional USB Parameters .............................................................................................................	3-16
TGCS (IBM) USB Ignore Beep Directive .................................................................................	3-16
TGCS (IBM) USB Ignore Bar Code Configuration Directive ....................................................	3-16
ASCII Character Set for USB .........................................................................................................	3-17
Chapter 4: RS-232 INTERFACE
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	4-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ...................................................................................................	4-2
RS-232 Parameter Defaults ...........................................................................................................	4-3
RS-232 Host Parameters ...............................................................................................................	4-4
RS-232 Host Types ..................................................................................................................	4-6
Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................	4-8
Stop Bits ...................................................................................................................................	4-9
Data Bits (ASCII Format) .........................................................................................................	4-10
Parity ........................................................................................................................................	4-11
Check Receive Errors ..............................................................................................................	4-12
Hardware Handshaking ...........................................................................................................	4-12
Software Handshaking .............................................................................................................	4-14
Host Serial Response Time-out ...............................................................................................	4-16
RTS Line State .........................................................................................................................	4-17
Beep on <BEL> ........................................................................................................................	4-17
Intercharacter Delay .................................................................................................................	4-18
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options .......................................................................................................	4-19
Ignore Unknown Characters ....................................................................................................	4-19

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ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ...............................................................................................	..... 4-20
Chapter 5: IBM INTERFACE
Introduction .................................................................................................................	................... 5-1
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host .........................................................................................	5-2
IBM Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................................	.......... 5-3
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................................	.. 5-4
Port Address .................................................................................................................	........... 5-4
Convert Unknown to Code 39 ..................................................................................................	5-5
Optional IBM Parameters ......................................................................................................	......... 5-5
Ignore Beep ..................................................................................................................	........... 5-5
Ignore Bar Code Configuration ................................................................................................	5-6
Chapter 6: KEYBOARD WEDGE INTERFACE
Introduction .................................................................................................................	................... 6-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ......................................................................................	6-2
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ...........................................................................................	6-3
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ...............................................................................................	6-4
Keyboard Wedge Host Types ..................................................................................................	6-4
Ignore Unknown Characters ....................................................................................................	6-4
Keystroke Delay ..............................................................................................................	......... 6-5
Intra-Keystroke Delay ........................................................................................................	...... 6-5
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ......................................................................................	6-6
Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................	... 6-6
Caps Lock On .................................................................................................................	......... 6-7
Caps Lock Override ...........................................................................................................	...... 6-7
Convert Wedge Data ...........................................................................................................	.... 6-8
Function Key Mapping .........................................................................................................	.... 6-8
FN1 Substitution .............................................................................................................	......... 6-9
Send Make and Break ..........................................................................................................	... 6-9
Keyboard Map .................................................................................................................	............... 6-10
ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ....................................................................................	6-11
Chapter 7: USER PREFERENCES & MISCELLANEOUS SCANNER OPTIONS
Introduction .................................................................................................................	................... 7-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................	... 7-1
Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................	........... 7-2
User Preferences Default Parameters ..........................................................................................	. 7-2
User Preferences .............................................................................................................	.............. 7-4
Set Defaults .................................................................................................................	............ 7-4
Out of Box Experience ........................................................................................................	..... 7-5
Report Version ...............................................................................................................	.......... 7-6
Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................	7-7
Beep After Good Decode .......................................................................................................	.. 7-7
Direct Decode Indicator ......................................................................................................	..... 7-8
Suppress Power-up Beeps ......................................................................................................	7-8
Beeper Tone ..................................................................................................................	.......... 7-9
Beeper Volume ................................................................................................................	........ 7-10

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Beeper Duration .......................................................................................................................	7-11
Hand-Held Trigger Mode .........................................................................................................	7-12
Hands-Free Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................	7-13
Power Mode .............................................................................................................................	7-14
Time Delay to Low Power Mode ..............................................................................................	7-15
Continuous Bar Code Read .....................................................................................................	7-17
Unique Bar Code Reporting .....................................................................................................	7-17
Decode Session Timeout .........................................................................................................	7-18
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol .............................................................................	7-19
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols .......................................................................	7-19
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ..............................................................................................	7-20
Transmit Code ID Character ....................................................................................................	7-20
Prefix/Suffix Values ..................................................................................................................	7-21
Scan Data Transmission Format .............................................................................................	7-22
FN1 Substitution Values ..........................................................................................................	7-24
Transmit “No Read” Message ..................................................................................................	7-25
Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval ..................................................................................................	7-26
Enter Key (Carriage Return/Line Feed) ...................................................................................	7-27
Tab Key ....................................................................................................................................	7-27
Chapter 8: SYMBOLOGIES
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	8-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ......................................................................................................	8-1
Errors While Scanning ...................................................................................................................	8-1
Symbology Parameter Defaults .....................................................................................................	8-2
Disable/Enable All Code Types .....................................................................................................	8-6
UPC/EAN .......................................................................................................................................	8-7
Enable/Disable UPC-A .............................................................................................................	8-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E .............................................................................................................	8-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ...........................................................................................................	8-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ..................................................................................................	8-8
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ..............................................................................................	8-9
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................	8-9
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ...................................................................................	8-10
User-Programmable Supplementals ........................................................................................	8-13
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy .............................................................................	8-13
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ..........................................................................	8-14
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ...................................................................................................	8-15
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ...................................................................................................	8-15
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .................................................................................................	8-16
UPC-A Preamble .....................................................................................................................	8-16
UPC-E Preamble .....................................................................................................................	8-17
UPC-E1 Preamble ...................................................................................................................	8-18
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ........................................................................................................	8-19
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ......................................................................................................	8-19
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ...............................................................................................................	8-20
Bookland ISBN Format ............................................................................................................	8-20
UCC Coupon Extended Code ..................................................................................................	8-21
Coupon Report .........................................................................................................................	8-21
ISSN EAN ................................................................................................................................	8-22

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UPC Reduced Quiet Zone .......................................................................................................	8-22
Code 128 .....................................................................................................................	.................. 8-23
Enable/Disable Code 128 ......................................................................................................	.. 8-23
Set Length(s) for Code 128 ...................................................................................................	... 8-23
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) .................................................................	8-25
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ......................................................................................................	... 8-25
ISBT Concatenation ...........................................................................................................	...... 8-26
Check ISBT Table .............................................................................................................	....... 8-27
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ............................................................................................	8-27
Code 128 Security Level ......................................................................................................	.... 8-28
Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ...............................................................................................	8-29
Code 39 ......................................................................................................................	................... 8-30
Enable/Disable Code 39 .......................................................................................................	... 8-30
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 .............................................................................................	8-30
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ...................................................................................................	8-31
Code 32 Prefix ...............................................................................................................	.......... 8-31
Set Length(s) for Code 39 ....................................................................................................	.... 8-32
Code 39 Check Digit Verification .............................................................................................	8-33
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit .................................................................................................	8-33
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ...............................................................................................	8-34
Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ............................................................................................	8-35
Code 39 Security Level .......................................................................................................	..... 8-37
Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone .................................................................................................	8-38
Code 93 ......................................................................................................................	................... 8-39
Enable/Disable Code 93 .......................................................................................................	... 8-39
Set Length(s) for Code 93 ....................................................................................................	.... 8-39
Code 11 ......................................................................................................................	................... 8-41
Code 11 ......................................................................................................................	............. 8-41
Set Length(s) for Code 11 ....................................................................................................	.... 8-41
Code 11 Check Digit Verification .............................................................................................	8-43
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ...............................................................................................	8-44
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .....................................................................................................	............. 8-45
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................	8-45
Set Length(s) for Interleaved 2 of 5 .........................................................................................	8-45
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................	.... 8-47
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................................	.... 8-47
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................................	.... 8-48
Febraban .....................................................................................................................	............. 8-49
I 2 of 5 Security Level ......................................................................................................	........ 8-50
I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................	.. 8-51
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ........................................................................................................	............. 8-52
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ...............................................................................................	.. 8-52
Set Length(s) for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................	.. 8-52
Codabar (NW - 7) .............................................................................................................	.............. 8-54
Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................................	... 8-54
Set Length(s) for Codabar ....................................................................................................	... 8-54
CLSI Editing .................................................................................................................	............ 8-56
NOTIS Editing ................................................................................................................	.......... 8-56
Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Transmission ......................................	8-57
MSI ..........................................................................................................................	....................... 8-58
Enable/Disable MSI ...........................................................................................................	...... 8-58

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Set Length(s) for MSI ...............................................................................................................	8-58
MSI Check Digits .....................................................................................................................	8-60
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ....................................................................................................	8-60
MSI Check Digit Algorithm .......................................................................................................	8-61
Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................	8-62
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 .................................................................................................	8-62
Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................................................................................	8-63
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ....................................................................................................	8-63
Set Length(s) for Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................	8-63
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ..........................................................................................................	8-65
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ...........................................................................................	8-65
Korean 3 of 5 .................................................................................................................................	8-66
Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 ..................................................................................................	8-66
GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................	8-67
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) ......................................................	8-67
GS1 DataBar Limited ...............................................................................................................	8-67
GS1 DataBar Expanded ..........................................................................................................	8-68
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN .........................................................................................	8-68
GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check ........................................................................................	8-69
Symbology-Specific Security Levels ..............................................................................................	8-70
Redundancy Level (Linear Code Type Security Level) ............................................................	8-70
Bi-directional Redundancy .......................................................................................................	8-72
Security Level ..........................................................................................................................	8-73
1D Quiet Zone Level ................................................................................................................	8-74
Intercharacter Gap Size ...........................................................................................................	8-75
Chapter 9: 123SCAN
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	9-1
Communication with 123Scan .......................................................................................................	9-1
123Scan Requirements .................................................................................................................	9-1
123Scan Information ......................................................................................................................	9-2
Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos .........................................................................	9-2
Chapter 10: ADVANCED DATA FORMATTING
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	10-1
Chapter 11: MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	11-1
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................	11-1
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................	11-2
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................	11-4
Scanner Signal Descriptions ..........................................................................................................	11-6
Appendix A: STANDARD DEFAULT PARAMETERS
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................	B-1

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Appendix B: COUNTRY CODES
Country Code Page Defaults ...................................................................................................	...... B-2
USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ........................................	B-6
Appendix C: PROGRAMMING REFERENCE
Symbol Code Identifiers ......................................................................................................	........... C-1
AIM Code Identifiers .........................................................................................................	............. C-2
Appendix D: SAMPLE BAR CODES
Code 39 ......................................................................................................................	................... D-1
UPC/EAN ......................................................................................................................	................. D-1
UPC-A, 100% ..................................................................................................................	......... D-1
EAN-13, 100% .................................................................................................................	........ D-2
Code 128 .....................................................................................................................	.................. D-2
Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................................................	................ D-2
GS1 DataBar ..................................................................................................................	................ D-3
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional ..................................................................................................	D-3
Appendix E: NUMERIC BAR CODES
Numeric Bar Codes ............................................................................................................	............ E-1
Cancel .......................................................................................................................	..................... E-3
Appendix F: ALPHANUMERIC BAR CODES
Alphanumeric Keyboard ........................................................................................................	......... F-1

Appendix G: ASCII CHARACTER SETS

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The LS2208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the LS2208 scanner.

Scanner Configurations

•LS2208-SR20001R

•LS2208-SR20007R

NOTE Check Solution Builder for the latest available model configurations.

Scanner Distinctions

For certain features, this guide distinguishes between LS2208 scanners branded with a black logo vs. a silver logo:

Black Logo

Silver Logo

Note the branding on your particular scanner to determine scanner behavior and features.

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•Chapter 1, GETTING STARTED provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information.

•Chapter 2, SCANNING describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the scanner.

•Chapter 3, USB INTERFACE provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.

•Chapter 4, RS-232 INTERFACE provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.

•Chapter 5, IBM INTERFACE provides all information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS systems.

•Chapter 6, KEYBOARD WEDGE INTERFACE provides information for setting up the scanner for Keyboard Wedge operation.

•Chapter 7, USER PREFERENCES & MISCELLANEOUS SCANNER OPTIONS provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.

•Chapter 8, SYMBOLOGIES describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the scanner.

•Chapter 9, 123SCAN (PC based scanner configuration tool) enables rapid and easy customized setup of scanners.

•Chapter 10, ADVANCED DATA FORMATTING (ADF) briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide.

•Chapter 11, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS provides information on how to care for the scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•Appendix A, STANDARD DEFAULT PARAMETERS provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults.

•Appendix B, COUNTRY CODES provides instructions for programming the keyboard to interface with a USB or Keyboard Wedge host.

•Appendix C, PROGRAMMING REFERENCE provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps.

•Appendix D, SAMPLE BAR CODES includes sample bar codes.

•Appendix E, NUMERIC BAR CODES includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric values.

•Appendix F, ALPHANUMERIC BAR CODES includes the bar codes representing the alphanumeric keyboard, used when setting ADF rules.

•Appendix G, ASCII CHARACTER SETS provides ASCII character value tables.

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•Italics are used to highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents.

•Bold text is used to highlight parameter names and options.

•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.

•Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.

*Indicates Default*Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option

NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage may occur.

WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal injury may occur.

Related Documents

•The LS2208 Quick Start Guide (p/n MN000753Axx) provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes.

The latest version of this guide and all guides, are available at: http://www.zebra.com/support.

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Service Information

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Support Center at: http://www.zebra.com/support.

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

•Serial number of the unit

•Model number or product name

•Software type and version number

We respond to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. We are not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

If you purchased your business product from a business partner, please contact that business partner for support.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The LS2208 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures reliability, comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from their respective packing and inspect for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact the Global Customer Support Center. See page xvi for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

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Scanner Parts

Scan Window

Trigger

LED

Figure 1-1 Scanner Parts

Supported Interfaces

The LS2208 scanner supports connection to the following host interfaces:

•USB. The scanner automatically detects a USB host and uses the default setting (HID keyboard interface type). If the default does not meet your requirements, scan another USB host bar code on page 3-5.

•Standard RS-232. The scanner automatically detects an RS-232 host and uses the default setting (standard RS-232). If the default does not meet your requirements, scan another RS-232 host bar code on page 4-6.

• IBM 468X/469X. Scanners branded with a silver logo must use auto-host detect cables, and automatically detect an IBM host, but there is no default setting. Select a Port Address on page 5-4 for the appropriate port.

Scanners branded with a black logo must use a standard IBM cable. Select a Port Address on page 5-4 for the appropriate port.

•Keyboard wedge. Scanners branded with a silver logo using auto-host detect cables automatically detect a keyboard wedge host and use the default setting (IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles). If the default does not meet your requirements, scan the IBM AT Notebook bar code on page 6-4. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes.

Scanners using a standard keyboard wedge cable must select a keyboard wedge host on page 6-4.

Scanners branded with a black logo do not auto-host detect and must select a keyboard wedge host on page 6-4.

•International keyboards for USB and keyboard wedge (scanners branded with a silver logo only). See Appendix B, COUNTRY CODES for available keyboards.

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Setting Up the Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

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

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

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

Cable Interface Port

Interface Cable

Modular Connector

To host

Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable

NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Your connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner are the same.

Connecting Power (if required)

If the host does not provide power to the scanner, use an external power connection to the scanner. After installing the interface cable, plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

Configuring the Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scanconfiguration program to configure the scanner. See Chapter 7, USER PREFERENCES & MISCELLANEOUS SCANNER OPTIONS for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type. See Chapter 9, 123SCAN to configure the scanner using this configuration program.

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Setting Up the Intellistand

The LS2208 Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. See Hands-Free Scanning on page 2-4 for more information about hands-free scanning.

Assembling the Stand

One piece scanner “cup” with flexible neck.

Flat areas

Stand base

Wingnut

Figure 1-3 Assembling the Stand

1.Unscrew the wing nut from the bottom of the one piece scanner “cup”.

2.Fit the bottom of the neck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base.

3.Tighten the wing nut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base (see the note below).

4.Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning.

NOTE Before tightening the wing nut under the base, ensure that the flat areas on the flexible neck fit securely in the grooves in the base.

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Mounting the Stand (optional)

You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape (not provided).

Two screw-mount holes

Double-sided tape areas

(3 places) dimensions = 1” x 2”)

Figure 1-4 Mounting the Stand

Screw Mount

1.Position the assembled base on a flat surface.

2.Screw one #10 wood screw into each screw-mount hole until the base of the stand is secure.

Tape Mount

1.Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three rectangular tape holders.

2.Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is secure.

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Set Defaults

Scan the following bar code to reset the scanner to its factory default settings. This bar code is also available in

User Preferences on page 7-4.

*Set Factory Defaults

CHAPTER 2 SCANNING

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

Beeper Definitions

The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.

Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence	Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beep	Power up.
Short high beep	A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
4 long low beeps	A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
	data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
	Check option setting.
5 low beeps	Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beep	ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low beep	RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep	Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.
Low/high beep	Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry,
	incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program
	mode.

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Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence	Indication
High/low beep	Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code
	keypad.
High/low/high/low beep	Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.
Low/high/low/high beep	Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Defaults on
	page 7-4.
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beep	New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 Beeps - long high beep	Code 39 buffer is full.
Low/high/low beep	The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear
	or transmit an empty buffer.
Low/high beep	A successful transmission of buffered data.
Host Specific
USB only
4 short high beeps	Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds
	and scan again.
Scanner gives a power-up beep after	Communication with the bus must be established before the
scanning a USB Device Type.	scanner can operate at the highest power level.
This power-up beep occurs more	The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to the
than once.	scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and
	usually happens when the PC cold boots.
RS-232 only
1 short high beep	A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.

LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates using a two-color LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2 Standard LED Definitions

Indication	LED
No power is applied to the scanner.	Off
The scanner is on and ready to scan.	Off
A bar code was successfully decoded.	Green
A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred.	Red

SCANNING 2 - 3

Scanning

When scanning, the scanner projects a red laser line which should be placed across the bar code as shown in Figure 2-1. See Decode Ranges on page 2-5 for the proper distance to achieve between the scanner and a bar code.

Hand-Held Scanning

To scan:

1.Ensure all connections are secure (see the appropriate host chapter).

2.Aim the scanner at the bar code.

3.Press the trigger.

Figure 2-1 Scanning

4.Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.

RIGHT	WRONG

012345

5.Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

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Hands-Free Scanning

The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. For information on assembling the stand, see Setting Up the Intellistand on page 1-4.

When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup”, the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free mode. When you remove the scanner from the stand it operates in hand-held mode.

Scanner

Holder (Front)

Figure 2-2 Inserting the Scanner in the Stand

To scan in hands-free mode:

1.Ensure all cable connections are secure.

2.Insert the scanner in the optional Intellistand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup”.

3.To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.

4.Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green momentarily.

Aiming

Do not position the scanner and bar code at a 90o angle to each other. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult. Tilt the scanner or bar code up to 55 forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

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Decode Ranges

	Table 2-3	LS2208 Decode Ranges
	Symbol Density		Typical Working Ranges
			Near	Far
	Code 39 - 5 mil		2.5 in. (6.35 cm)	6.0 in. (15.24 cm)
	Code 39	- 7.5 mil	1.5 in. (3.81 cm)	10.0 in. (25.40 cm)
	Code 39	- 10 mil	1.0 in. (2.54 cm)	14.5 in. (36.83 cm)
	100% UPC - 13 mil		0.0 in. (0.0 cm)	17.0 in. (43.18 cm)
	Code 39	- 20 mil	Determined by symbol length	23.0 in. (58.42 cm)
			and scan angle

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