Zebra LS3408-FZ Reference Guide

LS3408

Product Reference Guide

LS3408

Product Reference Guide

72E-67133-06

Revision B

March 2015

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 2/2004 Initial release.

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-02 Rev A 10/2007 Rebranding; add new UPC/EAN Supplemen
Supplementals option, and Bookland ISBN format.

-03 Rev A 10/2008 Add custom defaults option, add parameter scanning option, remove IBM XT bar
co

de and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge section, add French Belgian country
codes, change UCC/EAN-128 code type to GS1-128, add specific string search and
new move cursor options in ADF chapter.

-04 Rev A 10/2012 Update URLs; remove patents; update ambient light tolerance.

-05 Rev A 12/2014 Zebra Rebran din g

-06 Rev A 1/2015 Added UCC Coupon Extended Code.

-06 Rev B 3/2015 Zebra Rebranding

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Table of Contents

Warranty........................................................................................................................ ii

Revision History............................................................................................................. iii

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xiii

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xiii

Service Information........................................................................................................ xv

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

Unpacking the Scanner ................................................................................................ 1-2

Setting Up the Scanner ................................................................................................. 1-3

Installing the Interface Cable .................................................................................. 1-3

Connecting Power (if required) ............................................................................... 1-4

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface .................................................................. 1-5

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-5

Configuring the Scanner ......................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2: Scanning

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1

Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2-2

LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ....................................................................................... 2-3

Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-4

Scanning in Presentation Mode .................................................................................... 2-5

Decode Zone ................................................................................................................ 2-6

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: User Preferences

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 4-2

User Preferences Default Parameters .......................................................................... 4-2

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 4-3

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 4-3

Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-4

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-4

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-5

Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 4-6

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-6

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-7

Aim Duration ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 5-2

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters .......................................................................... 5-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ....................................................................................... 5-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 5-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................ 5-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 5-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 5-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 5-8

Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 5-8

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 5-9

Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 5-9

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 5-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 5-10

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 5-10

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 5-11

ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 5-13

Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 6-2

RS-232 Default Parameters .......................................................................................... 6-3

RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 6-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 6-6

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 6-7

Parity ....................................................................................................................... 6-8

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 6-9

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-10

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 6-10

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 6-11

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-13

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-15

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 6-16

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 6-16

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 6-17

Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................ 6-18

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-18

ASCII / Character Set ................................................................................................... 6-19

Chapter 7: USB Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-2

USB Default Parameters .............................................................................................. 7-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 7-4

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 7-4

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .................................................... 7-5

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 7-7

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 7-8

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 7-8

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7-9

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 7-9

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-10

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 7-10

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 7-11

ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 7-12

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Chapter 8: IBM 468X/469X Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................ 8-2

IBM Default Parameters ............................................................................................... 8-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................. 8-4

Port Address ........................................................................................................... 8-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 8-4

Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1

Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface ...................................................................... 9-2

Wand Emulation Default Parameters ........................................................................... 9-3

Wand Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................... 9-4

Wand Emulation Host Types .................................................................................. 9-4

Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) .................................................................................. 9-5

Polarity .................................................................................................................... 9-5

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Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 9-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 9-7

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ............................................................................... 9-8

Chapter 10: Scanner Emulation Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 10-2

Scanner Emulation Default Parameters ....................................................................... 10-3

Scanner Emulation Host ............................................................................................... 10-4

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ........................................................................... 10-4

Beep Style ............................................................................................................... 10-4

Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 10-5

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 10-6

Module Width .......................................................................................................... 10-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 10-7

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-7

Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 10-8

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-9

Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 10-10

Check For Decode LED .......................................................................................... 10-11

Chapter 11: 123Scan

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1

Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................... 11-1

123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 11-2

Chapter 12: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 12-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 12-1

Symbology Default Parameters .................................................................................... 12-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 12-5

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 12-5

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 12-5

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 12-6

Enable/Disable EAN-13 .......................................................................................... 12-6

Enable/Disable EAN-8 ............................................................................................ 12-7

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 12-7

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 12-8

User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 12-11

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 12-11

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit ........................................................ 12-12

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 12-13

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 12-14

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 12-15

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 12-16

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 12-16

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EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 12-17

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 12-17

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 12-18

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 12-18

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 12-18

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 12-19

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 12-20

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 12-20

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 12-20

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 12-21

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 12-21

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 12-22

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 12-23

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 12-23

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 12-24

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 12-25

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 12-25

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 12-25

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 12-27

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 12-27

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 12-27

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 12-29

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 12-30

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ............................................................................................ 12-31

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 12-31

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 12-31

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 12-33

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 12-33

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 12-34

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) ............................................................................................... 12-35

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 12-35

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 12-35

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 12-37

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 12-37

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 12-37

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 12-39

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 12-39

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 12-40

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 12-40

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 12-40

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 12-42

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 12-42

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 12-43

GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) ................................................... 12-44

GS1 DataBar ........................................................................................................... 12-44

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 12-44

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 12-45

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 12-46

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 12-46

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 12-46

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Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 12-47

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 12-47

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 12-48

Security Level 0 ...................................................................................................... 12-48

Security Level 1 ...................................................................................................... 12-48

Security Level 2 ...................................................................................................... 12-49

Security Level 3 ...................................................................................................... 12-49

Bi-directional Redundancy ............................................................................................ 12-49

Chapter 13: Miscellaneous Scanner Options

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

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

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 13-1

Miscellaneous Default Parameters ............................................................................... 13-2

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 13-3

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 13-3

Scan Angle .............................................................................................................. 13-4

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

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 13-5

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 13-7

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 13-7

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 13-8

Chapter 14: Advanced Data Formatting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 14-5

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

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 14-6

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 14-6

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 14-6

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

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 14-7

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 14-7

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 14-8

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 14-9

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 14-9

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 14-13

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

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

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

Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 14-27

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 14-34

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 14-35

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 14-40

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 14-45

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 14-46

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 14-86

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 14-87

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 14-93

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 14-95

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................ B-1

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-2

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

UPC-A ........................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-E ........................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................................... C-1

EAN-13 ......................................................................................................................... C-2

EAN-8 ........................................................................................................................... C-2

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-2

Trioptic Code 39 ........................................................................................................... C-3

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Codabar ........................................................................................................................ C-4

MSI ............................................................................................................................... C-4

Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-4

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Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

0, 1, 2 ............................................................................................................................ D-1

3, 4, 5, 6 ........................................................................................................................ D-2

7, 8, 9 ............................................................................................................................ D-3

Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-3

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About This Guide

Introduction

The LS3408 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and

troubleshooting the scanner. The LS3408 includes the following variations of the scanner:

•

LS3408-FZ20005: 1-D scanni ng

•

LS3408-ER20005: extended range 1-D scanning.

Chapter Descriptions

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions.

•

Chapter 2, Scanning describes part s of the scanne r , b eeper and LED definitions, and h ow to use the scanner

in hand-held and hands-free modes.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance and Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the scanner,

troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, User Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the

scanner.

•

Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the sc an ne r fo r Keyb o ar d Wedge

operation.

•

Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.

•

Chapter 7, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.

•

Chapter 8, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X/469X

POS systems.

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Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface pr ovides information for setting up the scanner fo r Wand Emulation

operation.

•

Chapter 10, Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for Scanner

Emulation operation.

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*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

•

Chapter 11, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code to scan to communicate

with the 123Scan program.

•

Chapter 12, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features for the scanner.

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Chapter 13, Miscellaneous Scanner Option s includes frequently used features to customize how data

transmits to the host device.

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Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data befo re transmitting

to the host.

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

defaults.

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

and keyboard maps.

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Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of various code types.

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

numeric values.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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

•

Bullets (•) indicate:

tion items

• ac

• list

s of alternatives

• list

s of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

•

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-s te p pr oc ed ur e s) ap pe a r as nu m be re d lists.

•

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

Related Publications

The LS/DS3408 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-67131-xx) provides general information to help you get started with the

scanner. It includes basic setup and operation instructions.

For the latest versions of the L

http://www.zebra.com/support.

S/DS3408 Quick Start Guide and the LS3408 Product Re ference Guide go to:

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 Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:

http://www.zebra.com/support.

When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number

Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your

problem cannot be solved by Zebra support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given

specific directions. Zebra 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 you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for

support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a

lightweight laser scanner . Whether using it as a ha nd-held scanner or in pr esentation (hands-fr ee) mode in a stand,

the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

LS3408 Scanner

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This scanner supports:

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host.

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Keyboard Wedge connection to a host, which interpret s scanned da t a as keystr okes. This interface supp ort s
the following international keyboards (for the Windows

French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

•

Wand Emulation connection to a mobile computer, a controller, or host which collects the data as wand data
and decodes it.

•

Scanner Emulation connection to a mobile computer or a controller which collects the data and interprets it
for the host.

•

Connection to IBM® 468X/469X hosts.

•

USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface
type. Scan programming bar codes to select other USB inte rface types. Th is inter f ace suppo rts the following

international keyboards (for the Windows
Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

•

Synapse capability which enables connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and
Synapse adapter cable. The scanner autodetects Synapse.

TM

environment): North America, German, French,

 environment): North America, German, French, French

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking the Scanner

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact

Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:

shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

http://www.zebra.com/support. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved

Setting Up the Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from

the bottom of the scanner.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

2. Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of

the scanner handle.

Figure 1-3

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

Removing the Cable Clamp

Inserting the Interface Cable

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4. Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the

bottom of the scanner.

Figure 1-4

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

Closing the Cable Clamp

connections).

NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only.

The 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, connect external power to power the scanner:

1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page

1-3.

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supp ly into

an AC outlet.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Synapse adapter cable

To scanner

Synapse Smart Cable

To host

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

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

Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in

intelligence to detect that host.

Figure 1-5

1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable

Synapse Cable Connection

on page 1-3.

2. Align the ‘S’ on the Synapse adapter cable with the ‘S’ on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in.

3. Connect the other end of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.

Removing the Interface Cable

1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from

the bottom of the scanner.

2. Open the clamp and unplug the interface cable modular connector from the cable interface port on the bottom

of the scanner handle. Carefully slide out the cable.

3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cable.

Configuring the Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program to configure the scanner. See Chapter 4,

User Preferences and each host chapter for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus.

See Chapter 11, 123Scan to configure the scanner using this config

includes a help file.

uration program. The 123Scan program

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Scan Trigger

Scan Window

LED

Indicators

Tether Plate

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniqu es involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions

and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

Figure 2-1

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

The scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status. Table 2-1 defines beep

sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Short low/short medium/short high beep
sequence

1 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

5 long low beeps Conversion or format error.
Short high/short high/short high/long low

beep

Parameter Menu Scanning

Long low/long high beep sequence Incorrect programming sequence or

Short high/short low beep sequence Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code keypad.
Short high/short low/short high/short low

beep

Standard Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Power up.

nored.

ig

RS-232 receive error.

sequence

Scanner remains in program mode.

Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

sequence

Cancel

bar code scanned.

Short low/short high/short low/short high

sequence

beep

USB only

4 short high beeps Scanner did not complete initialization. Wai t several seconds and scan

Short low/short medium/short high beep

uence after scanning a USB Device

seq
Type.

Short low/short medium/short high beep

uence occurs more than once.

seq

RS-232 only

1 short high beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.

Out of host parameter storage spa ce. Scan

page 4-3

again.
Communication with the bus must be established before the scanner

can operate at the highest power level.

The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to the
scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and
usually happens when the PC cold boots.

.

Set Default Parameter on

LED Definitions

RIGHT

012345

WRONG

012345

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner uses the two-color LED to indicate its status. Table 2-2 defines LED

colors that display during

Scanning 2 - 3

scanning.

Table 2-2

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

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Install and program the scanner (see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1-3). For assistance, contact the local

supplier or Zebra Global Customer Support Center at: http://www.zebra

1. Connect the scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter).

2. Aim the scanner at the bar code.

3. Press the scan trigger.

.com/support.

Figure 2-2

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

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.

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

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65°

65°

Aiming

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 specular reflection can make decoding difficult.

Tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or b

shows what tolerances to work within.

ack to achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-3). Simple practice quickly

Figure 2-3

Optimum Scan Angles

Scanning in Presentation Mode

Scanner “Cup”

Adjust height of
IntelliStand

Adjust angle of
scanner “cup”

The optional IntelliSta nd adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you insert the scanner into the stand’ s

“cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in presentation (hands-free) mode. When you remove the

scanner from the stand, it operates in its normal hand-held mode.

Scanning 2 - 5

Figure 2-4

Inserting the Scanner in the IntelliStand

To operate the scanner in the IntelliStand:

1. Connect the scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).

2. Insert the scanner into the IntelliStand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup” (see Figure

2-4).

3. To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan line crosses e very bar and spa ce of the symbol.

4. 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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2.5"

7.25"

5 mil

2.0" 15.75"

7.5 mil

1.0" 24"

13 mil

100% UPC

0"*

39.5"

26.5"

20 mil (80%MRD)
20 mil (31%MRD)

40 mil

55 mil

2.0"*

4.0"*

67.0"

84.0"

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228.6

30

20

10

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10

20

30

76.2

50.8

25.4

25.4

50.8

76.2

LS 3408
FZ

Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C)
on high quality Code 39 and UPC symbols.

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Depth of Field

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Figure 2-5

LS3408-FZ Decode Zone

15" 180"

55 mil

365"

70 mil reflective

*

540"

100 mil reflective

0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600
0 152.4 304.8 457.2 609.6 762.0 914.4 1066.8 1219.2 1371.6 1524.0

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LS 3408
ER

Depth of Field

in.
cm

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in. cm

Note: Typical performance at 73.4˚F (23˚C)
on high quality Code 39 symbols.

*Near range determined by degree of reflectivity and width of bar code.

0.25" 20"

7.5 mil

2" 32"

10 mil

3" 69"

15 mil

3" 94"

20 mil

0 1020304050607080 90 100
0 25.4 50.8 76.2 101.6 127.0 152.4 177.8 203.2 228.6 254.0

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Note: Typical performance at 73.4˚F (23˚C)
on high quality Code 39 symbols.

Scanning 2 - 7

Figure 2-6

LS3408-ER Decode Zone

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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical
Specifications

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal
descriptions (pinouts).

Maintenance

Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy.

•

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with ammonia/water.

•

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

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

Scanner emits short low/short
medium/short high beep
sequence.

Nothing happens when scan
trigger is pressed.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanner is powering up. Normal when scanner is plugged in.

No power to the scanner. Check the system power . Ens ure the power

supply is connected if the configuration
requires a power supply.

Power supply is not plugged in.

Incorrect host interface cable is
used.

Interface/power cables are
loose.

Scanner is disabled. For Simple Serial Interface (SSI), Synapse,

If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode,
CTS is not asserted.

Ensure that correct host interface cable is
used.

Ensure all cable connections are secure.

or IBM 468x mode, enable the scanner via
the host interface. Otherwise, see the
technical person in charge of scanning.

Assert CTS line.

Scanner emits short low/short
medium/short high beep
sequence more than once.

Laser comes on, but scanner
does not decode the bar code.

Scanner emits 4 short high beep s
while attempting to scan.

The USB bus may put the
scanner in a state where power
to the scanner is cycled on and
off more than once.

Scanner is not programmed for
the correct bar code type.

Bar code symbol is unreadable. Check the symbol to ensure it is not

Bar code is out of range from
the scanner.

Scanner has not completed
USB initialization.

Normal during host reset.

Ensure the scanner is programmed to read
the type of bar code being scanned.

defaced. Try scanning test bar codes of the
same bar code type. See

Sample Bar Codes

Move scanner closer to or further from bar
code.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

Appendix C,

for test bar codes.

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

Bar code is decoded, but data is
not transmitted to the host.

Scanned data is incorrectly
displayed on the host.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanner is not programmed for
the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Ensure all cable connections are secure.
If 4 long low beeps are heard, a

transmission error was
detected.

If 5 long low beeps are heard, a
conversion or format error was
detected.

Scanner is not programmed to
work with the host.

Scan the appropriate host parameter bar
codes.

Ensure the scanner's communication
parameters match the host's setting.

Ensure the scanner's conversion
parameters are properly configured.

Ensure proper host is selected.
For RS-232, ensure the scanner's

communication parameters match the host's
settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,
ensure the system is programmed for the
correct keyboard type, and the CAPS LOCK
key is off.

Scanner emits short high/short
high/short high/long low beep
sequence when it is not in use.

Scanner emits long low/long high
beep sequence while it is being
programming.

Scanner emits short low/short
high/short low/short high beep
sequence while it is being
programming.

Scanner emits a short low/short
medium/short high beep
sequence after changing USB
host type.

Scanner emits 1 short high beep
when it is not in use.

Ensure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to
UPC-A conversion) are properly
programmed.

RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise, ensure

the scanner's RS-232 parity setting matches
the host setting.

Input error or
scanned.

Out of ADF parameter storage
space.

Out of Synapse parameter
storage space.

The USB bus re-establishes
power to the scanner.

In RS-232 mode, a <BEL>
character is received and Beep
on <BEL> option is enabled.

Cancel

bar code

Ensure the correct numeric bar codes, that
are within range for the parameter that is
being programmed, are being scanned.

Erase all rules and re-program with shorter
rules.

Scan

Set Synapse Defaults

the appropriate Synapse Interface Guide for
cables no longer in use and re-program the
scanner for the current host interface.

Normal when the USB host type is changed.

Normal when Beep on <BEL> is enabled
and the scanner is in RS-232 mode.

bar code from

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NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not decode, contact the distributor or the Zebra

Global Customer Support Center at: http://www.zebra.com/support.

Technical Specifications

Table 3-2

Power Requirements 4.5 - 14VDC
Stand-By Current 50mA (max)
Power Source Depending on host:

Decode Capability UPC/EAN, Bookland EA N, UPC/EAN wit h supplement als , Code 128, GS1-12 8, ISBT

Beeper Operation User-selectable: Enable, Disable
Beeper Volume User-selectable: Three levels
Beeper Tone User-selectable: Three tones
Scan Repetition Rate 36 scans/second
Yaw Tolerance ± 50° from nominal ± 60° from nominal

Technical Specifications

Item

•

•

128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5,
Codabar (NW-7), MSI, GS1 DataBar.

Description

LS3408-FZ LS3408-ER

host powered
external power supply

Pitch Tolerance ± 65° from nominal ± 65° from nominal
Roll Tolerance ± 20° from nominal ± 10° from nominal
Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured at 650 nm.
Ambient Light Tolerance Tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting

onditions. Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor, Sodium Vapor, LED: 450 Ft

c
Candles (4,844 Lux) Sunlight: 8000 Ft Candles (86,111 Lux)

Note: LED lighting with high AC ripple content can impact scanning performance.
Durability 6.5 ft (2.0 m) drops to concrete
Operating Temperature -22° to 122° F (-30° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Weight (without cable) 12.35 oz. (350 g) 12.56 oz. (356 g)

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth

Laser 650nm laser diode
Laser Classifications IEC 825-1 Class 2
ESD 20 kV area discharge

Minimum Element Width 5 mil (0.127 mm) 7.5 mi l (0.191 mm)
Interfaces Supported Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB, IBM 468X/469X, Wand Emulation, Scanner

Electrical Safety Certified Pending to UL1950, CSA C22.2 No.950. EN60950/IC950
Input Transient Protection IEC 1000-4-(2,3,4,5,6,11)
EMI FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B European Union EMC Directive, Australian

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Description

Item

LS3408-FZ LS3408-ER

7.34 in. (18.65 cm)

4.82 in. (12.25 cm)

2.93 in. (7.43 cm)

8 kV contact discharge

Emulation, Synapse

SMA, Taiwan EMC, Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori

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Cable interface port

Interface cable

modular connector

Bottom of scanner

PIN 1PIN 10

Scanner Signal Descriptions

Figure 3-1

Scanner Cable Pinouts

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7

The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only.

Table 3-3

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

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

Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

Wand USB

Scanner

Emulation

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Chapter 4 User Preferences

*High Frequency

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

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

The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4-2 (also see Appendix

A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit

the requirements, programming is not necessary.
Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short ba

non-volatile memory and are preserved even when you power down the scanner.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable, after hearing the power-up

for specific host information). You only need to do this once, upon the first power-up when connecting to a new
host.

To return all features to their default values, see the Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. Throughout the
programming bar code menus

, asterisks (*) indicate default values.

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, you must only scan one bar code to set a parameter value. For exampl e, to set the beeper tone to
high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 4-4. The scanner issues a fast
warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a suc c essful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as specifying Laser On T
several bar codes. See Laser On Time on page 4-6 and Scan Data Transmission Format on page 13-5 for
descriptions of this procedure.

r code sequences. The settings are stored in

beeps, select a host type (see each host chapter

ime or setting Data Transmission Formats, require scanning

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Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences Default Parameters

Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user prefe rences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-3.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults
Parameter Scanning Enable
Beeper Tone High
Beeper Volume High
Power Mode Continuous On
Laser On Time 3.0 sec
Beep After Good Decode Enable
Trigger Mode Level
Aim Duration 0.0 sec

User Preferences Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

4-3
4-4
4-4
4-5
4-5
4-6
4-6
4-7
4-8

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

You can reset the LS3408 to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.

•

Restore Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows.

• If yo

• If you

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to restore the factory default values listed in Table A-1. This

deletes any custom defaults set.

•

Write to Custom Defaults - Scan this bar code to set the curren t scanner settings as custom default s. Once

set, you can recover custom default settings by scanning Restore Defaults.

u previously set custom defaults by scanning Write to Custom Defa ults, scan Restore Defaults to

retrieve and restore the scanner’s custom default settings.

did not set custom defaults, scan Restore Defaults to restore the factory default values listed in

Table A-1.

User Preferences 4 - 3

*Restore Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

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Parameter Scanning

To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the
Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable
Parameter Scanning.

*Enable Parameter Scanning

Disable Parameter Scanning

Beeper Tone

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency
bar code.

Low Frequency

Medium Frequency

*High Frequency

Beeper Volume

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

Medium Volume

User Preferences 4 - 5

*High Volume

Power Mode

This parameter determines whether or not the scanner ente rs re duced po wer mo de a fter a decode attempt. When
in reduced power mode, the scanner draws less current from its power source.

*Continuous On

Reduced Power Mode

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Laser On Time

This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. Select a 0.1
second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. For example, to set a

Laser On Time of 0.5 se conds, scan th e bar code be low, then scan the 0 a
change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Beep After Good Decode

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps af ter a good decode. If you select Do Not Beep
After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

nd 5 bar codes. In case of an error, or to

Laser On Time

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

User Preferences 4 - 7

Trigger Mode

Set the trigger mode using the bar codes below.

Level Trigger

Upon a trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable du ration of time. After this time, the aim ing dot turns
into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode sessio n. The laser scanning beam st ays on until the laser-on
timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or you release the trigger. If you release the trigger before the aiming duration
expires, the laser shuts off an d no decode occurs.

*Level

Two Stage - Option 1

Upon a trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. This aiming dot remains while the trigger is pulled. Releasing the trigger
turns the aiming dot into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam st ays
on until the laser-on timeout occurs or a decode occurs. If you pull the trigger again while in a decode session, the
scanner beam returns to an aiming dot.

Two Stage - Option 1

Two Stage - Option 2

Upon a trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. Releasing the trigger turns off the aiming dot. Pulling the trigger twice in
rapid succession turns on the standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam
stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or you release the trigger.

Two Stage - Option 2

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Aim Duration

When the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot
displays before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in either of the
Two Stage trigger modes. See Trigger Mode on page 4-7 for a description of each of th

e trigger modes.

The aim duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, fr

0.0 seconds. When set to 0.0 seconds, no aiming pattern ap pe a rs be fo re a decod e sessio n .
To set an aim duration, scan the bar code below. Then scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes that correspond to the desired aim duration. Enter a lead

example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, followed by the 0 an
case of an error, or to change the selection, scan the Cancel bar code on page D-3.

Aim Duration

om 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default Aim Duration is

ing zero for durations less than 1.0 seconds. For

d 5 bar codes. In

Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface

*North American

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter provides Keyboard Wedge interface infor m at ion for setting up the scanner. Use this interface type to
connect the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into
keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originate from the keyboard.

This mode of operation adds bar code reading func
mode the keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.

Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (

tionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. In this

*) indicate default values.

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Y-cable

Male DIN Host Connector

Female DIN Keyboard ConnectorKeyboard Connector

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Figure 5-1

Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cable

To connect the keyboard wedge interface Y-cable:

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustra
same.

1. Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.

2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the

ted, but the steps to connect the scanner are the

Interface Cable on page 1-3.)

3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host.

4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.

5. If required, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.

6. Ensure that all connections are secure.

7. Turn on the host system.

8. Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the Keyboard Wedge Host

Types section onpage 5-4.

9. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) provided in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 3

Table 5-1

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles
Keyboard Wedge Country Types

(Country Codes)
Ignore Unknown Characters Enable
Keystroke Delay 0 msec (No Delay)
Intra-Keystroke Delay Disable
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable
Caps Lock On Disable
Caps Lock Override Disable
Convert Wedge Data Do Not Convert Wedge Data
Function Key Mapping Disable
FN1 Substitution Disable

Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table

Parameter Default

North American

Page

Number

5-4
5-5

5-7
5-7
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-10

Send Make and Break Send Make and Break Scan Codes

5-10

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Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Scan a bar codes below to select the keyboard wedge host.

*IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles

IBM PS/2 (Model 30)

IBM AT NOTEBOOK

NCR 7052

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 5

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see Alternate

Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-8.

*North American

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows XP/2000

French Belgian Windows

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued)

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

Brazilian-Portuguese Windows

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 7

Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The scanner sounds no error beeps.

Select Do N
character. The scanner sounds an error beep.

ot Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Keystroke Delay

This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when
hosts require slower data transmission.

*0 msec (No Delay)

20 msec (Medium Delay)

40 msec (Long Delay)

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Intra-Keystroke Delay

Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the
Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay

*Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay

This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard W ed ge Co untry Types (Country

Codes) on page 5-5 in a Microsoft

®

operating system environment.

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

Caps Lock On

When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.

Enable Caps Lock On

*Disable Caps Lock On

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 9

Caps Lock Override

When enabled, on A T or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the st ate of the Cap s Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’
in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key.

Enable Caps Lock Override

*Disable Caps Lock Override

NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.

Convert Wedge Data

Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.

Convert Wedge Data to Upper Case

Convert Wedge Data to Lower Case

*Do Not Convert Wedge Data

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Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-13). Enable this
parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold

ntry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.

e

FN1 Substitution

Enable Function Key Mapping

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable this to replace any FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke. See FN1

Substitution Values on page 13-7.

Enable FN1 Substitution

*Disable FN1 Substitution

Send Make and Break

Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key.

*Send Make and Break Scan Codes

Send Make Scan Code Only

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 11

7013

7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010

7013

5011

7010 7007

7006
7001

5012

7008

7009

7011

7012

7003

7002 7004 7005

7017 7016

7015

7018

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

7009

7008

7013

7012

7004

7011

7003

7002

7014

5007

5008

5010

5002

5003

5004

5005 5006

1046

1045

5014

1043

5013

5015

5016

5018

5019

5001

5017

7013

5011

(7013 if double key)

(1048 if double key)

1048

5012

5009

Keyboard Maps

Use the following keyboard maps for reference for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix
values, see the bar codes on page 13-4.

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-3

IBM PS2 Type Keyboard

IBM PC/AT

Figure 5-4

NCR 7052 32-KEY

5007

5008

5010

5002

5003

5004

5005 5006

1046

1045

5014

1043

5013

5015

5016

5018

5019

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

5001

1066

1072

1073

1079 1080

1065

1070

1076

1077

1083 1084

1071

1078

1085

1069

5017

7013

5011

1082

1075

1068

1067

(1043 if double key)

(1048 if double key)

1048

5012

5009

1074

1081

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Figure 5-5

NCR 7052 58-KEY

ASCII Character Set

NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and

assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan a

+B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC
>.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 13

Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1001 $A CTRL A
1002 $B CTRL B
1003 $C CTRL C
1004 $D CTRL D
1005 $E CTRL E
1006 $F CTRL F
1007 $G CTRL G
1008 $H

1009 $I

CTRL H/

CTRL I/
1010 $J CTRL J
1011 $K CTRL K
1012 $L CTRL L

Keystroke

BACKSPACE

1

HORIZONTAL TAB

1

1013 $M

CTRL M/
1014 $N CTRL N
1015 $O CTRL O
1016 $P CTRL P
1017 $Q CTRL Q
1018 $R CTRL R
1019 $S CTRL S
1020 $T CTRL T
1021 $U

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if you enable

page 5-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

CTRL U

Function Key Mapping on

ENTER

1

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1022 $V CTRL V
1023 $W CTRL W
1024 $X CTRL X
1025 $Y CTRL Y
1026 $Z CTRL Z
1027 %A

CTRL [ /
1028 %B CTRL \
1029 %C CTRL ]
1030 %D CTRL 6
1031 %E CTRL ­1032 Space Space
1033 /A !

Keystroke

1

ESC

1034 /B “
1035 /C #
1036 /D $
1037 /E %
1038 /F &
1039 /G ‘
1040 /H (
1041 /I )
1042 /J *
1043 /K +
1044 /L ,
1045 - ­1046 . .
1047 /O /
1048 0 0
1049 1 1

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if you enable

page 5-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Function Key Mapping on

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 15

Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1050 2 2
1051 3 3
1052 4 4
1053 5 5
1054 6 6
1055 7 7
1056 8 8
1057 9 9
1058 /Z :
1059 %F ;
1060 %G <
1061 %H =
1062 %I >

Keystroke

1063 %J ?
1064 %V @
1065 A A
1066 B B
1067 C C
1068 D D
1069 E E
1070 F F
1071 G G
1072 H H
1073 I I
1074 J J
1075 K K
1076 L L
1077 M M

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if you enable

page 5-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Function Key Mapping on

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Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1078 N N
1079 O O
1080 P P
1081 Q Q
1082 R R
1083 S S
1084 T T
1085 U U
1086 V V
1087 W W
1088 X X
1089 Y Y
1090 Z Z

Keystroke

1091 %K [
1092 %L \
1093 %M ]
1094 %N ^
1095 %O _
1096 %W ‘
1097 +A a
1098 +B b
1099 +C c
1100 +D d
1101 +E e
1102 +F f
1103 +G g
1104 +H h
1105 +I i

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if you enable

page 5-10

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Function Key Mapping on

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 17

Table 5-2

Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

ASCII Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

1106 +J j
1107 +K k
1108 +L l
1109 +M m
1110 +N n
1111 +O o
1112 +P p
1113 +Q q
1114 +R r
1115 +S s
1116 +T t
1117 +U u
1118 +V v

Keystroke

1119 +W w
1120 +X x
1121 +Y y
1122 +Z z
1123 %P {
1124 %Q |
1125 %R }
1126 %S ~

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if you enable

page 5-10

Table 5-3

. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys Keystroke

2065 ALT A
2066 ALT B
2067 ALT C

Function Key Mapping on

2068 ALT D
2069 ALT E

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Table 5-3

2070 ALT F
2071 ALT G
2072 ALT H
2073 ALT I
2074 ALT J
2075 ALT K
2076 ALT L
2077 ALT M
2078 ALT N
2079 ALT O
2080 ALT P
2081 ALT Q
2082 ALT R

Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued)

ALT Keys Keystroke

2083 ALT S
2084 ALT T
2085 ALT U
2086 ALT V
2087 ALT W
2088 ALT X
2089 ALT Y
2090 ALT Z

Table 5-4

3000 Right Control Key
3048 GUI 0
3049 GUI 1
3050 GUI 2
3051 GUI 3

Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set

GUI Keys Keystrokes

3052 GUI 4
3053 GUI 5

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 19

Table 5-4

3054 GUI 6
3055 GUI 7
3056 GUI 8
3057 GUI 9
3065 GUI A
3066 GUI B
3067 GUI C
3068 GUI D
3069 GUI E
3070 GUI F
3071 GUI G
3072 GUI H
3073 GUI I

Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Keys Keystrokes

3074 GUI J
3075 GUI K
3076 GUI L
3077 GUI M
3078 GUI N
3079 GUI O
3080 GUI P
3081 GUI Q
3082 GUI R
3083 GUI S
3084 GUI T
3085 GUI U
3086 GUI V
3087 GUI W
3088 GUI X
3089 GUI Y
3090 GUI Z

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Table 5-5

5001 F1
5002 F2
5003 F3
5004 F4
5005 F5
5006 F6
5007 F7
5008 F8
5009 F9
5010 F10
5011 F11
5012 F12
5013 F13

Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set

F Keys Keystroke

5014 F14
5015 F15
5016 F16
5017 F17
5018 F18
5019 F19
5020 F20
5021 F21
5022 F22
5023 F23
5024 F24

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 21

Table 5-6

6042 *
6043 +
6044 undefined
6045 ­6046 .
6047 /
6048 0
6049 1
6050 2
6051 3
6052 4
6053 5
6054 6

Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad Keystroke

6055 7
6056 8
6057 9
6058 Enter
6059 Num Lock

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Table 5-7

7001 Break
7002 Delete
7003 Pg Up
7004 End
7005 Pg Dn
7006 Pause
7007 Scroll Lock
7008 Backspace
7009 Tab
7010 Print Screen
7011 Insert
7012 Home
7013 Enter

Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad Keystroke

7014 Escape
7015 Up Arrow
7016 Dn Arrow
7017 Left Arrow
7018 Right Arrow

Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter provides RS-232 host information for setting up the scanner. Use the RS-232 interfaced to attach the
scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (i.e., com port).

If your host does not appear in Table 6-2, set the communicatio n par ameters t o match th e host dev ice. Refe r to the
documentation for the host device.

NOTE This scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system

architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Zebra offers different cables providing the TTL to RS-232C
conversion. Contact

Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (*) indicate default values.

the Zebra Global Customer Support Center for more information.

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Serial Port Connector to Host

Interface cable

Power supply cable

Connecting an RS-232 Interface

The scanner connects directly to the host computer.

Figure 6-1

Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. See

1.

RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustra
same.

ted, but the steps to connect the scanner are the

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3. Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply to

an appropriate outlet.

4. Ensure that all connections are secure.

5. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the RS-232 Host Types section on

page 6-6.

6. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

RS-232 Default Parameters

Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

RS-232 Interface 6 - 3

Table 6-1

RS-232 Host Parameters

RS-232 Host Types Standard RS-232
Baud Rate 9600
Parity None
Check Receive Errors Enable
Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit
Data Bits 8-Bit
Hardware Handshaking None
Software Handshaking None
Host Serial Response Time-out Minimum: 2 sec
RTS Line State Host: Low RTS
Beep on <BEL> Disable
Intercharacter Delay Minimum: 0 msec

RS-232 Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

6-6
6-7
6-8
6-9
6-10
6-10
6-11
6-13
6-15
6-16
6-16
6-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation
Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code

6-18
6-18

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 host types use their own parameter default settings. Selecting the host type sets the parameter
defaults listed in Table 6-2.

Table 6-2

Parameter

Transmit Code IDNo Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Data Trans­mis

Suffix CR/LF

Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600
Parity None Even Odd Odd Even None Odd None
Hardware

andshaking

H

Software
H

andshaking

Serial
Res
Time-out

Terminal Specific RS-232

Standard

RS-232

(Default)

Data as is Data/

sion Format

013)

(7

None RTS/CTS

None None None None Ack/Nak None None None

2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 30.0 Sec. 30.0 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 30.0

ponse

ICL



Suffix

CR
(1013)

Option 3

Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode A

Data/Suffix Data/

CR (1013) CR (1013) ETX

RTS/CTS



Option 3



Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode B



Suffix

RTS/CTS
Option 3



Olivetti Omron

Prefix/
Data/
Suffix

(1002)

None None RTS/CT

Data/







Suffix

CR
(1013)

OPOS/

JPOS

Data/



Suffix

CR
(1013)

S



Option 3

Sec.

Fujitsu

Data/
Suffix

CR
(1013)

None

2 Sec.



Stop Bit Select One One One One One One One One
ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit
Beep On <BEL> Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable
RTS Line State Low High Low Low = No

a to

dat
send

Prefix None None

*In the Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, if CTS is low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is high,
scanning is enabled.
**If you scan Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS without connecting the scanner to the proper host, it
may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of
cycling power to the scanner

.

None None STX

Low High Low =

No data
to send

None None None

(1003)

Low

RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)

Selecting the ICL, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, OPOS/JPOS or Fujitsu host
type enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 below. These code ID characters are not
programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature

these terminals.

for

RS-232 Interface 6 - 5

Table 6-3

UPC-A A A A A A A A
UPC-E E C C C E C E
EAN-8/JAN-8 FF B B B FF B FF
EAN-13/JAN-13 F A A A F A F
Code 39 C <len> M M M <len> C <len> M None
Codabar N <len> N N N <len> N <len> N None
Code 128 L <len> K K K <len> L <len> K None
I 2 of 5 I <len> I I I <len> I <len> I None
Code 93 None L L L <len> None L None
D 2 of 5 H <len> H H H <len> H <len> H None
GS1-128 L <len> P P P <len> L <len> P None
MSI None O O O <len> None O None

Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

Code Type ICL

Wincor-

Nixdorf

Mode A

Wincor-

Nixdorf
Mode B

Olivetti Omron

OPOS/

JPOS

Fujitsu

Bookland EAN F A A A F A F
Trioptic None None None None None None None
Code 11 None None None None None None None
IATA H<len> H H None None H None
Code 32 None None None None

None None None

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RS-232 Host Types

To select an RS-232 host type, scan one of the following bar codes.

*Standard RS-23 2

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Olivetti ORS4500

Omron

OPOS/JPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

RS-232 Interface 6 - 7

Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per secon d. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate
setting of the host, or data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

Baud Rate 4800

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

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Parity

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

Select Od
odd number of 1 bits.

Select Even p
an even number of 1 bits.

Select Ma

d parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on dat a, to ensure that the code d character cont ains an

arity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains

rk parity and the parity bit is always 1.

Odd

Even

Mark

Parity (continued)

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

RS-232 Interface 6 - 9

Space

Select None

when no parity bit is required.

*None

Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received
characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.

*Check For Received Errors (Enable)

Do Not Check For Received Errors (Disable)

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Stop Bit Select

The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and
prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial da ta stream. Select the number of stop bits (o ne or
two) to match the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to
match host device requirements.

*1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

Data Bits

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

7-Bit

*8-Bit

RS-232 Interface 6 - 11

Hardware Handshaking

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

Disable St andard R TS/CTS handsha king to transm it scan dat a as it be
handshaking to transmit scan data according to the followin g se qu en ce :

•

The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is de-asserted, the scanner waits up to the Host Serial
Response Time-out for the host to de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default),
the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error and discards any scanned data.

•

When the CTS line is de-asserted, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to the Host Serial
Response Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, the data transmits. If, after Host
Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is still de-asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error,
and discards the data.

•

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

•

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

During data transmission, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for more than 50 ms between

racters, the scanner aborts transmission, sounds a transmission error, and discards the data.

cha
If this communications sequence fails, the sca

be rescanned.
If hardware handshaking and software handshaking are

NOTE The DTR signal is jumped to the active state.

nner issues an error indication. In this case, the dat a is lost and must

both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence.

comes available. Select St andar d R TS/CTS

None

Scan the bar code below if no hardware handshaking is desired.

*None

Standard RTS/CTS

Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS hardware handshaking.

Standard RTS/CTS

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Hardware Handshaking (continued)

RTS/CTS Option 1

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

RTS/CTS Option 2

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

RTS/CTS Option 1

RTS/CTS Option 2

RTS/CTS Option 3

When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS p rior to any dat a transmission, regardless of the st ate of CTS.
The scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted
during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when
transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 3

RS-232 Interface 6 - 13

Software Handshaking

This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardwa re
handshaking. There are five options.

If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are

both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence.

None

Select this option to transmit data immediately. No response is expected from host.

*None

ACK/NAK

If you select this option, after transmitting data, the sca nner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host.
When it receives a NAK, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After
three unsuccessful attempts to send dat a after r eceiving NAKs, the scanner issues an error indication and discards
the data.

The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response T
scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no
retries when a time-out occurs.

ime-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the

ACK/NAK

ENQ

If you select this option, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If the
scanner does not receive an ENQ within the Host Serial Response T ime-out, the scanne r issues an error indication
and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response Time-out to
prevent transmission errors.

ENQ

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Software Handshaking (continued)

ACK/NAK with ENQ

This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK from the host, an additional
ENQ is not required.

XON/XOFF

An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off unt il the scanne r receives an XON character. There are two
situations for XON/XOFF:

•

The scanner receives an XOFF before it has dat a to send. When th e scann er has data to send, it waits up to
Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If it does not receive the XON
within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

ACK/NAK with ENQ

•

The scanner receives an XOFF during a transmissi on. Data transmission then stops after sending the current
byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner
waits up to 30 seconds for the XON.

XON/XOFF

RS-232 Interface 6 - 15

Host Serial Response Time-out

This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a
transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or
RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.

NOTE This parameter does not apply to the Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A/B and the OPOS/JPOS host types.

*Minimum: 2 sec

Low: 2.5 Sec

Medium: 5 Sec

High: 7.5 Sec

Maximum: 9.9 Sec

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RTS Line State

This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High
RTS line state.

*Host: Low RTS

Host: High RTS

Beep on <BEL>

If you enable this parameter, the scanner issues a beep when it detects a <BEL> character on the RS-232 serial
line. <BEL> gains a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event.

Beep On <BEL> Character

(Enable)

*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character

(Disable)

Intercharacter Delay

This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.

*Minimum: 0 msec

Low: 25 msec

RS-232 Interface 6 - 17

Medium: 50 msec

High: 75 msec

Maximum: 99 msec

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Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options

If you selected Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, this parameter indicates when the scanner beeps
and turns on its LED after a decode.

NOTE The Beep/LED After CTS Pulse option is not valid when Nixdorf Mode A is selected.

*Normal Operation

(Beep/LED Immediately After Decode)

Beep/LED After Transmission

Beep/LED After CTS Pulse

Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes with Unknown
Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The scanner sounds and no error beeps.

Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown
character. The scanner sounds an error beep.

*Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

ASCII / Character Set

Assign the values in Table 6-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.

RS-232 Interface 6 - 19

Table 6-4

1000 %U NUL
1001 $A SOH
1002 $B STX
1003 $C ETX
1004 $D EOT
1005 $E ENQ
1006 $F ACK
1007 $G BELL
1008 $H BCKSPC
1009 $I HORIZ TAB
1010 $J LF/NW LN
1011 $K VT
1012 $L FF

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1013 $M CR/ENTER
1014 $N SO
1015 $O SI
1016 $P DLE
1017 $Q DC1/XON
1018 $R DC2
1019 $S DC3/XOFF
1020 $T DC4
1021 $U NAK
1022 $V SYN
1023 $W ETB
1024 $X CAN
1025 $Y EM
1026 $Z SUB

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Table 6-4

1027 %A ESC
1028 %B FS
1029 %C GS
1030 %D RS
1031 %E US
1032 Space Space
1033 /A !
1034 /B "
1035 /C #
1036 /D $
1037 /E %
1038 /F &
1039 /G ‘

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1040 /H (
1041 /I )
1042 /J *
1043 /K +
1044 /L ,
1045 - ­1046 . .
1047 /O /
1048 0 0
1049 1 1
1050 2 2
1051 3 3
1052 4 4
1053 5 5
1054 6 6
1057 7 7
1056 8 8

RS-232 Interface 6 - 21

Table 6-4

1057 9 9
1058 /Z :
1059 %F ;
1060 %G <
1061 %H =
1062 %I >
1063 %J ?
1064 %V @
1065 A A
1066 B B
1067 C C
1068 D D
1069 E E

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1070 F F
1071 G G
1072 H H
1073 I I
1074 J J
1075 K K
1076 L L
1077 M M
1078 N N
1079 O O
1080 P P
1081 Q Q
1082 R R
1083 S S
1084 T T
1085 U U
1086 V V

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Table 6-4

1087 W W
1088 X X
1089 Y Y
1090 Z Z
1091 %K [
1092 %L \
1093 %M ]
1094 %N ^
1095 %O _
1096 %W `
1097 +A a
1098 +B b
1099 +C c

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1100 +D d
1101 +E e
1102 +F f
1103 +G g
1104 +H h
1105 +I i
1106 +J j
1107 +K k
1108 +L l
1109 +M m
1110 +N n
1111 +O o
1112 +P p
1113 +Q q
1114 +R r
1115 +S s
1116 +T t

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Table 6-4

1117 +U u
1118 +V v
1119 +W w
1120 +X x
1121 +Y y
1122 +Z z
1123 %P {
1124 %Q |
1125 %R }
1126 %S ~
1127 Undefined
7013 ENTER

RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

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Chapter 7 USB Interface

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter provides information for setting up the scanner with a USB host. The scanner connects directly to a
USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required.

Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (

*) indicate default values.

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USB Series A Connector

Interface cable

Connecting a USB Interface

Figure 7-1

The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including:

•

•

•

•

The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:

•

•

•

The scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts whic
To set up the scanner:

USB Connection

Desktop PCs and notebooks
Apple™ iMacs, Power Mac G4s and G5s, iBooks (North America only), PowerBooks
IBM SurePOS terminals
Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.

Windows® 98, 2000, ME, XP
Mac OS 8.5 and above
IBM 4690 OS.

h support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustra
same.

ted, but the steps to connect the scanner are the

1.

Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. See

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of

the IBM SurePOS terminal.

3. Ensure all connections are secure.

4. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate ba r cod e from USB Device Type on page 7-4.

5. On first installation when using Windows, the software displays a prompt to select or install the Human

Interface Device driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click
Finished on the last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation.

6. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

If there are any problems with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2.

USB Default Parameters

Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

USB Interface 7 - 3

Table 7-1

USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) North American
USB Keystroke Delay No Delay (0 msec)
USB CAPS Lock Override Disable
USB Ignore Unknown Characters Enable
Emulate Keypad Disable
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution Disable
Function Key Mapping Disable
Simulated Caps Lock Disable
Convert Case No Case Conversion

USB Host Default Table

Parameter Default

Page

Number

7-4
7-5
7-7
7-8
7-8
7-9
7-9
7-10
7-10
7-11

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USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type

Select the desired USB device type.

NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup

beep sequences.

*HID Keyboard Emulation

IBM Table Top USB

IBM Hand-Held USB

USB Interface 7 - 5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard
Emulation device.

NOTE When changing USB Country Keyboard Types, the scanner automatically resets and issues the standard

startup beep sequences.

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

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USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued)

French Belgian Windows

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows