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Product Reference Guide
72E-93911-02
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change

Date

Description

-01 Rev A

5/2007

Initial release.

-02 Rev A

4/2008

Remove HID Profile (Master) option, add Discoverable Mode parameter, update
Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode options, update
Pairing Mode information, add French Belgian country codes.

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Table of Contents
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................
Chapter Descriptions .....................................................................................................
Notational Conventions..................................................................................................
Related Documents .......................................................................................................
Service Information........................................................................................................

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Unpacking the Scanner ................................................................................................
The Cradle ....................................................................................................................
Cradle Parts ............................................................................................................
Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................
Supplying Power to the Cradle ...............................................................................
Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface ..................................................................
Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................
Inserting the Battery ......................................................................................................
Removing the Battery .............................................................................................
Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle .................................................................
Scanner Charging LED ...........................................................................................
Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle ..............................................................................
Sending Data to the Host Computer .............................................................................
Pairing .....................................................................................................................
Lost Connection to Host ..........................................................................................
Configuring the Scanner ...............................................................................................
Radio Communications .................................................................................................

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................
LED Definitions .............................................................................................................
Scanning .......................................................................................................................

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Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Decode Zone ................................................................................................................ 2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications
Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Maintenance .................................................................................................................
Battery Maintenance ...............................................................................................
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................
Scanner Signal Descriptions .........................................................................................

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Chapter 4: Radio Communications
Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................
Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................
Wireless Beeper Definitions ..........................................................................................
Radio Communications Host Types .............................................................................
Bluetooth Technology Profile Support ..........................................................................
Master/Slave Set Up ...............................................................................................
Bluetooth Friendly Name ........................................................................................
Discoverable Mode .................................................................................................
HID Host Parameters ....................................................................................................
HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ......................................................
HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay ..............................................................................
HID CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................
HID Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................
Emulate Keypad ......................................................................................................
HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution ..............................................................................
HID Function Key Mapping .....................................................................................
Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................
Convert Case ..........................................................................................................
Auto-reconnect Feature ................................................................................................
Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback .......................................................................
Reconnect Attempt Interval .....................................................................................
Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode .....................
Out of Range Indicator ..................................................................................................
Scanner(s) To Cradle Support ......................................................................................
Modes of Operation ................................................................................................
Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) ...............................................................
Pairing .....................................................................................................................
Pairing Bar Code Format ........................................................................................
Connection Maintenance Interval ...........................................................................
Bluetooth Security .........................................................................................................
Authentication .........................................................................................................
PIN Code ................................................................................................................
Encryption ...............................................................................................................

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Chapter 5: User Preferences
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-2
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 5-2
User Preferences Default Parameters .......................................................................... 5-2
User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 5-4
Default Parameters ................................................................................................. 5-4
Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 5-5
Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 5-6
Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 5-7
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 5-7
Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 5-8
Aim Duration ........................................................................................................... 5-9
Beep on Insertion .................................................................................................... 5-9
Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode ..................................................................... 5-10
Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 5-11
Scan Angle .............................................................................................................. 5-11
Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 5-12
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 5-13
FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 5-15
Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 5-15
Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 5-16
Batch Mode ............................................................................................................. 5-17
Report Scanner Version ................................................................................................ 5-19
Report Scan Engine Version ......................................................................................... 5-19
Report MIMIC Version .................................................................................................. 5-19
Report Synapse Cable .................................................................................................. 5-19

Chapter 6: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 6-2
Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters .......................................................................... 6-3
Keyboard Wedge Host Types ....................................................................................... 6-4
Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 6-4
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................. 6-5
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-7
Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 6-7
Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 6-8
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 6-8
Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 6-9
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 6-9
Convert Wedge Data ............................................................................................... 6-10
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 6-10
FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................... 6-11
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................. 6-11
Keyboard Maps ............................................................................................................. 6-12
ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 6-14

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Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................
RS-232 Default Parameters ..........................................................................................
RS-232 Host Parameters ..............................................................................................
RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................
Parity .......................................................................................................................
Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................
Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................
Data Bits .................................................................................................................
Hardware Handshaking ..........................................................................................
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................
Host Serial Response Time-out ..............................................................................
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................
Beep on  .......................................................................................................
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................
Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................
Ignore Unknown Characters ...................................................................................
ASCII / Character Set ...................................................................................................

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Chapter 8: USB Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Connecting a USB Interface .........................................................................................
USB Default Parameters ..............................................................................................
USB Host Parameters ..................................................................................................
USB Device Type ....................................................................................................
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ....................................................
USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................
USB Caps Lock Override ........................................................................................
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ...........................................................................
Emulate Keypad ......................................................................................................
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................
Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................
Convert Case ..........................................................................................................
ASCII Character Set .....................................................................................................

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................
IBM Default Parameters ...............................................................................................
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................
Port Address ...........................................................................................................
Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................

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Chapter 10: 123Scan
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1
Setting Up 123Scan ...................................................................................................... 10-1

Chapter 11: Symbologies
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 11-1
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 11-1
Symbology Default Parameters .................................................................................... 11-2
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 11-5
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 11-5
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 11-5
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 11-6
Enable/Disable EAN-13 .......................................................................................... 11-6
Enable/Disable EAN-8 ............................................................................................ 11-7
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................ 11-7
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 11-8
User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 11-11
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 11-12
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit ........................................................ 11-12
UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................... 11-14
UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................... 11-15
UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................... 11-16
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 11-17
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 11-17
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 11-18
Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 11-19
UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 11-20
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 11-21
Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 11-21
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ................................................................................ 11-22
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 11-22
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 11-23
Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 11-23
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................. 11-23
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 11-24
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 11-24
Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 11-25
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 11-26
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 11-26
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 11-27
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 11-28
Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 11-28
Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 11-28
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 11-30
Code 11 ................................................................................................................... 11-30
Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 11-31
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 11-32
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 11-33

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ............................................................................................
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ...............................................................................
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ......................................................................................
Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) ...............................................................................................
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ...............................................................................
Codabar (NW - 7) .........................................................................................................
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................
Set Lengths for Codabar .........................................................................................
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................
NOTIS Editing .........................................................................................................
MSI ...............................................................................................................................
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................
MSI Check Digits ....................................................................................................
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ...................................................................................
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ......................................................................................
GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................
GS1 DataBar-14 .....................................................................................................
GS1 DataBar Limited ..............................................................................................
GS1 DataBar Expanded .........................................................................................
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................
Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................
Redundancy Level 1 ...............................................................................................
Redundancy Level 2 ...............................................................................................
Redundancy Level 3 ...............................................................................................
Redundancy Level 4 ...............................................................................................
Security Level ...............................................................................................................
Security Level 0 ......................................................................................................
Security Level 1 ......................................................................................................
Security Level 2 ......................................................................................................
Security Level 3 ......................................................................................................
Bi-directional Redundancy ............................................................................................

Chapter 12: Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction ...................................................................................................................
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ...................................................................................
Using ADF Bar Codes ..................................................................................................
ADF Bar Code Menu Example .....................................................................................
Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule ....................................................................
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................
Alternate Rule Sets .................................................................................................
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) ..............................................................................
Default Rules ..........................................................................................................
Special Commands .......................................................................................................
Pause Duration .......................................................................................................

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Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 12-5
Save Rule ................................................................................................................ 12-5
Erase ....................................................................................................................... 12-6
Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 12-6
Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 12-7
Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 12-8
Code Types ............................................................................................................. 12-8
Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 12-12
Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 12-16
Actions .......................................................................................................................... 12-21
Send Data ............................................................................................................... 12-21
Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 12-24
Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 12-30
Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 12-31
Pad Data with Zeros ................................................................................................ 12-36
Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 12-41
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 12-42
Send Right Control Key ........................................................................................... 12-78
Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 12-79
Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................. 12-84
Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................ 12-86

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-2
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-3
MSI ................................................................................................................................ C-4
Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-4

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
0, 1, 2, 3 ........................................................................................................................ D-1
4, 5, 6, 7 ........................................................................................................................ D-2
8, 9 ................................................................................................................................ D-3

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

Appendix E: Alphanumeric Bar Codes
Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... E-1
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About This Guide

Introduction
The Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining,
and troubleshooting the scanner. The Symbol LS3578 includes the following variations of the scanner:

• Symbol LS3578-FZ: 1-D scanning
• Symbol LS3578-ER: extended range 1-D scanning.

Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions.
• Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the
scanner.

• Chapter 3, Maintenance and Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the scanner,
troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

• Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information about the modes of operation and features available
for wireless communication between scanners, cradles and hosts, and also includes the parameters
necessary to configure the scanner.

• Chapter 5, User Preferences describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar
codes for selecting these features for the scanner. It also includes commonly used bar codes to customize
how data is transmitted to the host device.

• Chapter 6, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for keyboard wedge
operation.

• Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.
• Chapter 8, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.
• Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X/469X
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• Chapter 10, 123Scan provides information on the PC-based scanner configuration tool 123Scan.
• Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for
selecting these features.

• Chapter 12, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting
to the host.

• Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner
defaults.

• Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions,
and keyboard maps.

• Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.
• Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific
numeric values.

• Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes includes the alphanumeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring
alphanumeric values.

Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:

• Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen or window.

• bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.

* Indicates Default

NOTE

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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

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CAUTION

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

WARNING!

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

Related Documents
• Symbol LS3578 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-93587-xx) provides general information to help the user get
started with the scanner, including basic setup and operation instructions.

• Symbol STB3508/3578 Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-93912-xx) provides information on installing
and operating STB3508/3578 cradles.

• Symbol FLB3508/3578 Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-94604-xx) provides information on installing
and operating FLB3508/3578 cradles.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://support.symbol.com.

Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Contact
information is available at: http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport.
When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have the following information available:

• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number.
Motorola responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola 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 Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business
partner for support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The Symbol LS3578 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the
best value in a lightweight laser scanner, ensuring comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Scan Window
Tether Plate

LED
Indicators
Scan Trigger

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This scanner supports the following host interfaces through communication with a cradle:

• Standard RS-232 connection to a host.
• Keyboard wedge connection to a host, where scanned data is interpreted as keystrokes. The following
international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North American, German, French,
French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

• IBM® 468X/469X hosts.
• USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface
type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar codes. The following international
keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian,
Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

• Synapse capability, which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse cable and
Synapse adapter cable. The scanner autodetects the Synapse interface.

• 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
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the
approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

The Cradle
The cradles serve as a stand and charger for the Symbol LS3578 cordless scanner. Some models also provide a
host communication interface. There are four versions of the cradle:

• The STB3508 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the Symbol LS3578
cordless scanner. An external power supply or a powered host cable charges the scanner.

• The STB3578 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the Symbol LS3578
cordless scanner This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth
radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable. An external power supply or a powered
host cable charges the scanner.

• The FLB3508 cordless cradle charges the Symbol LS3578 cordless scanner. The cradle attaches to a
mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklift surface. A portable power
supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.

• The FLB3578 cordless cradle charges the Symbol LS3578 cordless scanner, and provides host
communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and sending that data to the host through an
attached cable. The cradle attaches to a mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts
on the forklift surface. A portable power supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.
DO NOT use these cradles with a Symbol LS3478 scanner. Likewise, DO NOT use cradles designed for the
LS3478 to charge or provide communication for a Symbol LS3578 scanner.
NOTE

For more information about communication between the scanner, cradle, and host, see Chapter 4, Radio
Communications.

For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

Getting Started

Cradle Parts

Mounting
Screw Hole

Mounting
Screw Hole
Pairing
Bar Code

LED

Latch

Charging/
Communications
Contacts
Figure 1-2 Cradle Front View

Mounting
Screw Hole
Latch

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Cable Hook

Rubber Feet
(STB3508/3578 Only)
Mounting Screw Hole
Mounting Screw Hole
Host Port
Power Cable Groove

Power Port

Host Cable Groove

Mounting Screw Hole
Converter Knob

Figure 1-3 Cradle Back View

Connecting the Cradle
Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper operation of the
scanner and cradle.

Connecting STB3508/3578 Cradle
1.

Insert the interface cable into the cradle's host port. See Figure 1-4.

2.

Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host.

3.

If necessary, connect the power supply to the cradle's power port (if the interface requires, or to allow fast
charging of the scanner).

4.

Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if necessary.

5.

If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into
their respective cable grooves.

6.

Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code on the cradle.

7.

If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host
chapter.

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Host Port

1-5

Power Port

Figure 1-4 Connecting the Cables to the Cradle
NOTE

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the scanner may not recognize the new
host.
Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are
examples only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the
scanner remain the same

Connecting FLB3508/3578 Cradle
1.

Insert the interface cable from the host computer into the cradle's host port. See Figure 1-4.

2.

Connect the forklift power supply to the cradle's power port, if applicable.

3.

Optionally, thread the host cable over the cable hook and run the host and power cables into their respective
cable grooves, or use cable ties to secure them to the mounting plate after attaching it to the cradle. For more
information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

4.

Pair the scanner with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code on the cradle.

5.

If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host
chapter.

Changing the Host Interface
To connect to a different host, or to the same host using a different cable:
1.

Disconnect the power supply from the cradle, if used.

2.

Disconnect the interface cable from the host.

3.

Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the existing host.

4.

Reconnect the power supply, if required.

5.

If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host
chapter.

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CAUTION

If the scanner does not recognize the host, disconnect the power supply, then reconnect after
connecting the host cable.

Supplying Power to the Cradle
The cradle receives power from one of two sources:

• An external power supply.
• When connected to the host through an interface cable that supplies power.
The cradle detects whether the host or the external supply is supplying power. It always draws power from the
external supply when available, regardless of the presence of power from a host.

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power
When the cradle is connected to the host via the USB interface, the USB port can power the cradle so that an
external power supply is not necessary. Note that powering from a USB host charges the scanner at a slower rate
than when charging from an external power supply.

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface
NOTE

Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for more information.

Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable detects
the host.
To host

Synapse adapter cable

Synapse Smart Cable
To cradle
Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection
1.

Insert the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the cradle, as described in Connecting the Cables to the
Cradle on page 1-5.

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.

Mounting the Cradle
For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

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Inserting the Battery
The battery resides in a chamber in the scanner handle. To insert the battery:
1.

Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, then turn the slot counterclockwise
to release the latch.

2.

Lift the latch.

3.

If a battery is already installed, turn the scanner upright to slide the battery out.

4.

Slide the new battery into the chamber, with the rounded side toward the back and the contacts facing into the
chamber.

Figure 1-6 Inserting the Battery
5.

Close the latch.

6.

Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, press down gently, and turn the slot
clockwise to lock the latch in place.

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Removing the Battery
To remove the battery:
1.

Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, then turn the slot counterclockwise
to release the latch.

2.

Lift the latch.

3.

Turn the scanner upright to slide the battery out.

Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle
For best performance, fully charge the scanner battery before using the scanner for the first time. To charge the
scanner battery, place the scanner in the cradle (see Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle on page 1-9). The battery
begins charging when the scanner LED indicator starts flashing green. A complete charge of a fully discharged
battery can take up to four hours using external power and up to 10 hours using the interface cable.
Charge within the recommended temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)
ideal.
For information on maximizing battery life, see Battery Maintenance on page 3-1.

Scanner Charging LED
The scanner’s green LED indicates charging activity (see Table 2-2 on page 2-4). If the scanner is charging in fast
mode (non-bus powered mode), the green LED blinks at a fast rate. If the scanner is charging in slow mode
(bus-powered mode), the LED blinks at a slow rate.
If the scanner’s red LED begins flashing, indicating a charging problem, remove the scanner from the cradle and
replace the battery. If the red LED continues flashing, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.

Getting Started

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle
To insert the scanner in the cradle:
1.

Insert the scanner into the cradle top first.

2.

Push the handle until it clicks into place, engaging the contacts in the cradle and scanner.

Figure 1-7 Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

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Sending Data to the Host Computer
The cradle receives data from the scanner via a wireless radio connection and transmits it to the host computer via
the host cable. The scanner and cradle must be paired for successful wireless communication.

Pairing
Pairing registers a scanner to the cradle such that the scanner and cradle can exchange information. The
STB3578 and FLB3578 operate in two modes: Point-to-Point and Multipoint-to-Point. In Point-to-Point mode, pair
the scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if pairing on insertion is enabled), or by scanning the
pairing bar code. In Multipoint-to-Point mode, you can pair up to three scanners to one cradle. To use this feature,
scan the multipoint bar code in Multipoint-to-Point Communication on page 4-20.
The cradle includes pairing bar codes on both its front and back. To pair the scanner with the cradle, scan a pairing
bar code. A high-low-high-low beep sequence followed by a low-high beep sequence indicates successful pairing
and connection to the remote device. A long low, long high beep sequence indicates unsuccessful pairing.
NOTE

The pairing bar code that connects the scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

Lost Connection to Host
If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle's host, ensure that all cables are firmly inserted and the power
supply is connected to an appropriate AC outlet, if applicable. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host,
reestablish a connection with the host:
1.

Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2.

Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3.

Wait three seconds.

4.

Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5.

Reconnect the power supply to the cradle, if the host requires.

6.

Reestablish pairing with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code.

Configuring the Scanner
Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program to configure the scanner. See Chapter 5,
User Preferences and each host chapter for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus.
See Chapter 10, 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program. 123Scan includes a help file.

Radio Communications
The scanner can communicate with remote devices via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, or by pairing with a
cradle. For radio communication parameters, detailed information about operational modes, Bluetooth Technology
Profile Support and pairing, see Chapter 4, Radio Communications.

Chapter 2 Scanning
Introduction
This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general scanning instructions and tips,
and decode zone diagrams.

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 Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence

Indication

Standard Use

Short low-short medium-short high beeps

Power up.

One short high beep

A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

Four long low beeps

A communication error occurred while transmitting a scanned
symbol to a host. The data is ignored. This occurs if the scanner is
not properly configured or if the scanner has disconnected from
the cradle.

Low beep

The scanner detects power when inserted into a cradle.
Note: This feature can be disabled.

Low-high-low-high beeps

Out of memory - the scanner cannot store the new bar code data.
The scanner was inserted in an incompatible/older cradle.

Four short high beeps

Low battery indication.

Five long low beeps

Conversion or format error.

Wireless Operation

Short low-high beeps

Scanner has paired with the cradle.

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Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence

Indication

Short high-low beeps

Scanner has unpaired with the cradle.
Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a
disconnect beep sequence sounds immediately after scanning a
bar code, check the host device to determine if it received the
transmitted data. The scanner may have transmitted the last bar
code scanned after losing the connection.

Long low-long high beeps

Unsuccessful pairing attempt. See Auto-reconnect Feature on
page 4-15.

Long low-long high-long low-long high
beeps

Remote device rejected connection attempt, possibly due to an
attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with the
maximum number of scanners.

Four long low beeps

1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option setting.
2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges
receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this
transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have
been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of
transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the
bar code.

Five high beeps

Emitted every 5 seconds while a reconnection attempt is in
progress. See Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short high beep

Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.

Long low-long high beeps

Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel
scanned. Scanner remains in program mode.

Short high-short low beeps

Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar
codes.

Short high-short low-short high-short low
beeps

Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

Long low-long high-long low-long high
beeps

Out of host parameter storage space. See Default Parameters on
page 5-4.

ADF Programming Normal Data Entry

High-low beeps

Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.

Low-low beeps

Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message
bar code.

High-high beeps

Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code.

High-low-high-low beeps

Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

High-low-low beeps

All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering
rule.

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Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence

Indication

Low beep

Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.

Low-high-high beeps

All rules have been deleted.

Short low-short high-short low-short high
beeps

Out of host ADF parameter storage space. See Default
Parameters on page 5-4.

ADF Programming Error Indications

Low-high-low-high beeps

Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save
rule again. (It is not necessary to re-enter the current rule.)
A Symbol LS3578 scanner was inserted into an STB3478 cradle.

Low-high-low beeps

ADF transmit error. Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited
because of an error or the user asked to exit rule entry.

Low-high beeps

Entry error, wrong bar code scanned. Re-enter criterion or action.
All previously entered criteria and actions are retained. Criteria or
action list is too long for a rule.

Host Specific
USB Only

Four high beeps

The scanner did not complete initialization. Wait several seconds
and scan again.

Short low-short medium-short high
beeps (power-up sequence)

The scanner scanned a USB device type. The scanner must
establish communication with the bus before it can operate at the
highest power level.

Short low-short medium-short high
beeps (power-up sequence) occur
more than once

The USB bus may cause power to the scanner to cycle on and off
more than once. This is normal and usually happens when the
host PC cold boots.

RS-232 only

High-high-high-low beeps

RS-232 receive error.

High beep

A  character is received and Beep on  is enabled
(Point-to-Point mode only).

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LED Definitions
In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate its status, and the cradle’s LED
indicates charge and communication status. Table 2-2 explains scanner LED sequences, and Table 2-3 explains
cradle LED sequences.
Table 2-2 Scanner LED Status Indications

LED

Indication

Standard Use

Off

No power is applied to the scanner (battery is discharged or removed);
scanner is in low power and ready to scan.

Green

A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red

A data transmission error, scanner malfunction, or the Symbol LS3578
scanner was inserted into an STB3478 cradle.

Charging Use

Green Slow Flash

The scanner charges at the slow rate (used when a host cable powers the
cradle).

Green Fast Flash

The scanner charges at the fast rate (used when an external power supply
powers the cradle).

Red flash

Charging problem. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.
The Symbol LS3578 scanner was inserted into an STB3478 cradle.

Red and green flash

Temperature fault. Move the cradle to a location where the temperature is
0o - 40o C; optimal charging temperature is 5o - 35o C.

Table 2-3 Cradle LED Status Indications

LED

Indication

Flashing Green

The cradle is externally powered with a USB host interface that has
suspended the cradle. The cradle is no longer connected to the scanner but
the can charge the scanner. Scan the pairing bar code to re-pair the
scanner.

Flashing Red

Transmission error, or you inserted an LS3478 scanner into the STB3578
cradle.

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Scanning
See Chapter 1, Getting Started to install and program the scanner. To scan:
1.

Aim the scanner at the bar code.

2.

Press the scan trigger.

Figure 2-1 Aiming the Scanner
3.

4.

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

WRONG

012345

012345

The scanner beeps and the LED turns green to indicate a successful decode. See Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 for
beeper and LED definitions.

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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 which can make decoding difficult.
Tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back to achieve a successful decode. Simple practice shows what tolerances
to work within.

65°

65°

Figure 2-2 Optimum Scan Angles

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2-7

Decode Zone
in. cm
30 76.2

20 50.8

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

10 25.4

LS3578
FZ

0

0

2.5" 5 mil 7.25"
2.0" 7.5 mil

10 25.4

15.75"

1.0" 13 mil
100% UPC

24"

20 mil (80%MRD)
0"* 20 mil (31%MRD)

20 50.8

39.5"
26.5"

2.0"* 40 mil

67.0"
30 76.2

55 mil
4.0"*

in. 0
cm 0

84.0"

10
25.4

20
50.8

30
76.2

40
101.6
Depth of Field

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Figure 2-3 Symbol LS3578-FZ Decode Zone

50
127.0

60
152.4

70
177.8

80
203.2

90
228.6

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in. cm
12 30.5
Note: Typical performance at 73.4°F (23°C)
on high quality Code 39 symbols.

LS3578
ER
7.5 mil

0.25"
2"
3"
3"

20 mil

in. 0
cm 0

20.3

4

10.2

0

0

4

10.2

8

20.3

20"

10 mil
15 mil

8

32"
12 30.5
69"

W
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F
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94"

10
25.4

20
50.8

30
76.2

40
101.6

50
127.0

60
152.4

70
177.8

80
203.2

90
228.6

100
254.0

Depth of Field
in. cm
72 182.9
Note: Typical performance at 73.4°F (23°C)
on high quality Code 39 symbols.

48 121.9
24 61.0

LS3578
ER

0

0

W
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h
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24 61.0
48 121.9

55 mil

15"

180"
72 182.9

70 mil reflective
*

365"

100 mil reflective

in. 0
cm 0

60
152.4

120
304.8

540"

180
457.2

240
609.6

300
762.0
Depth of Field

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

Figure 2-4 Symbol LS3578-ER Decode Zone

360
914.4

420
1066.8

480
1219.2

540
1371.6

600
1524.0

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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.

Battery Maintenance
When batteries are stored over a year, battery cell manufacturers advise that some irreversible deterioration in
overall battery quality may occur. To minimize this loss, they recommend storing batteries half charged in a dry,
cool place between 41° and 77°F (5° and 25°C), the cooler the better, and removed from the equipment to prevent
the loss of capacity. Batteries should be charged to half capacity at least once a year. In order to charge a battery
to half capacity, take a fully discharged battery and charge it for 2 hours. If an electrolyte leakage is observed, avoid
any contact with the affected area and properly dispose of the battery.

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Troubleshooting
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

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

Scanner is powering up.

Normal when scanner battery is inserted.

Nothing happens when scan
trigger is pressed.

No power to the scanner.

Check battery.
Ensure that end cap to battery chamber is
secured.

Scanner is disabled.

For Simple Serial Interface (SSI), Synapse, or
IBM-468x mode, enable the scanner via the host
interface. Otherwise, call Motorola Enterprise
Mobility Support (see page xv) for contact
information).

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

Assert CTS line.

Scanner is not programmed
for the correct bar code
type.

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

Bar code symbol is
unreadable.

Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try
scanning test bar codes of the same bar code
type. See Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes for test
bar codes.

Bar code is out of range of
the scanner.

Move scanner closer to or further from bar code.

Scanner emits four short high
beeps.

Battery is low.

Charge the battery. See Charging the Scanner
Battery in the Cradle on page 1-8.

Scanner emits a disconnect
(short high-short low) beep
sequence.

Scanner has disconnected
from cradle because it is too
far from the cradle.

Move closer to the cradle and listen for a
reconnection beep (short low-short high).

Scanner has disconnected
from the cradle because the
cradle has lost power or
been placed in USB
suspend mode.

Check power connections to cradle, and if using a
USB cable, check to make sure PC has not
entered a power save mode.

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

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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem
Scanner emits four long low
beeps after scanning a bar
code.

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

Incorrect host interface
cable is used.

Ensure that correct host interface cable is used.

Interface/power cables to
cradle are loose.

Ensure all cable connections are secure.

Scanner is not paired to a
cradle.

Scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle that is
connected to the host that is to receive data.

Scanner has disconnected.

See disconnect beep sequence above.

A transmission error was
detected.

Ensure the cradle’s communication parameters
match the host's setting.

Cradle has not completed
USB initialization.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

Scanner not paired to
host-connected cradle.

Pair the scanner to the cradle (using PAIR bar
code on the cradle).

Cradle not programmed for
correct host interface.

Check scanner host parameters or edit options.

Interface cable is loose.

Ensure all cable connections are secure.

Cradle has lost connection
to host.

In this exact order: disconnect power supply;
disconnect host cable; wait three seconds;
reconnect host cable; reconnect power supply;
reestablish pairing.

Five long low beeps sound
after a bar code is decoded

A conversion error or format
error has been detected.

Ensure the scanner’s conversion parameters are
properly configured.

Scanned data is incorrectly
displayed on the host.

Cradle host communication
parameters do not match
host’s parameters.

Ensure proper host is selected.

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

For RS-232, ensure the cradle’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.
Ensure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A
conversion) are properly programmed.

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

RS-232 receive error.

Normal during host reset. Otherwise, ensure the
scanner’s RS-232 parity setting matches the host
setting.

Scanner emits long low-long
high beep sequence during
programming.

Input error or Cancel bar
code was scanned.

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

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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

Scanner emits short low-short
high- short low-short high beep
sequence while it is being
programmed.

Out of ADF parameter
storage space.

Erase all rules and re-program with shorter rules.

Out of Synapse parameter
storage space.

Scan Set Synapse Defaults code, from the
appropriate Synapse Interface Guide, for cables
no longer in use and re-program the scanner for
the current host interface.

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

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

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

Cradle does not work after
following installation
procedures.

Cradle is not receiving
power.

Check system power.

Cable connections are not
secure.

Reinsert cables properly.

The scanner is not inserted
properly in the cradle.

Reinsert scanner.

Cradle is not properly
connected to the host.

Check that host settings are correct, and connect
the cradle to the appropriate port on the host.

Cradle is outside the
charging temperature range.

Charge within the recommended temperature of
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F
(5° to 35° C) ideal.

Battery does not charge.

NOTE

If problems still occur, contact the distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for
contact information.

Maintenance and Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
Table 3-2 Technical Specifications - Scanner

Description
Item
Symbol LS3578-FZ

Symbol LS3578-ER

Battery

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 2200 mAh (3.7V)

Decode Capability

UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, ISBT
128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5,
Codabar (NW-7), MSI, GS1 DataBar.

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

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 Immunity
Indoor:
Outdoor:

450 Ft Candles (4,842 Lux)
8,000 Ft Candles (86,080 Lux)

450 Ft Candles (4,842 Lux)
4,000 Ft Candles (43,040 Lux)

Durability

6.5 ft (2.0 m) drops to concrete;
5 ft (1.5 m) at -4° F (-20° C)

Operating Temperature

-4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)

Storage Temperature

-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)

Charging Temperature

32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

ESD

15 kV air discharge
8 kV contact discharge

Weight

14.6 oz (414 grams)

Dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth

7.34 in. (18.65 cm)
4.82 in. (12.25 cm)
2.93 in. (7.43 cm)

Laser

650nm laser diode

Laser Classifications

IEC 825-1 Class 2

Minimum Element Width

5 mil (0.127 mm)

14.8 oz (420 grams)

7.5 mil (0.191 mm)

3-5

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Table 3-2 Technical Specifications - Scanner (Continued)

Description
Item
Symbol LS3578-FZ

Symbol LS3578-ER

Interfaces Supported

Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB, IBM 468X/469X, Synapse, 123Scan

Radio

Bluetooth, Class 2, Version 1.2, Serial Port & HID Profiles
2.402 to 2.480 GHz Adaptive Frequency Hopping
(co-existence with 802.11 wireless networks)
Data rate: 720 kbps

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 SMA,
Taiwan EMC, Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori

Table 3-3 Technical Specifications - Cradles

Description
Item
STB3508 and FLB3508
Power Requirements

STB3578 and FLB3578

4.75 - 14.0 VDC

Typical Current Draw
Not Charging:

35 mA @ 5V
45 mA @ 9V

80 mA @ 5V
85 mA @ 9V

Fast Rate Charge:

850 mA @ 5V
610 mA @ 9V

920 mA @ 5V
655 mA @ 9V

Slow Rate Charge:

400 mA @ 5V
275 mA @ 9V

440 mA @ 5V
310 mA @ 9V

Interfaces Supported

None

Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB, IBM
468X/469X, Synapse

Operating Temperature

-4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)

Storage Temperature

-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)

Charging Temperature

32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

ESD

15 kV air discharge
8 kV contact discharge

Weight

10.5 oz (298 grams)

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Table 3-3 Technical Specifications - Cradles (Continued)

Description
Item
STB3508 and FLB3508

STB3578 and FLB3578

Dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth

9.5 in. (24.1 cm)
4.0 in (10.2 cm)
2.9 in (7.4 cm)

Radio

N/A

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 SMA,
Taiwan EMC, Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori

Bluetooth, Class 2, Version 1.2, Serial Port
& HID Profiles
2.402 to 2.480 GHz Adaptive Frequency
Hopping (co-existence with 802.11 wireless
networks)
Data rate: 720 kbps

Scanner Signal Descriptions
The signal descriptions in Table 3-4 apply to the 10-pin RJ connector on the cradle and are for reference only.
Table 3-4 Cradle to Host Pin-outs

Pin

IBM

Synapse

RS-232

Keyboard
Wedge

USB

1

Reserved

SynClock

Reserved

Reserved

Jump to Pin 6

2

Power

Power

Power

Power

Power

3

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

4

IBM_A(+)

Reserved

TxD

KeyClock

Reserved

5

Reserved

Reserved

RxD

TermData

D+

6

IBM_B(-)

SynData

RTS

KeyData

Jump to Pin 1

7

Reserved

Reserved

CTS

TermClock

D-

8

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

9

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

10

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

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Figure 3-1 illustrates the positions of the cradle pins.

Pin 4

Pin 3

Pin 2

Pin 1

Figure 3-1 Cradle Pin Assignments

The signal descriptions in Table 3-5 apply to the connector from the scanner to the cradle and are for reference
only.
Table 3-5 Scanner to Cradle Pin-outs

Pin

Signal

1

VCC

2

CRADLE_TXD

3

CRADLE_RXD

4

GND

Chapter 4 Radio Communications
Introduction
This chapter provides information about the modes of operation and features available for wireless communication
between scanners, cradles and hosts. The chapter also includes the parameters necessary to configure the
scanner.
The scanner ships with the settings shown in the Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default
Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit requirements,
programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile
memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable with the cradle, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host
information) after the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a
new host.
To return all features to default values, scan a bar code in Default Parameters on page 5-4. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).

* Indicates Default

*Disable Pair on Contacts

Feature/Option

Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value.

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

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Radio Communications Parameter Defaults
Table 4-1 lists the defaults for radio communication parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the
appropriate bar code(s) provided in this chapter.
NOTE

Table 4-1

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and
miscellaneous default parameters.

Radio Communication Default Table
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Bluetooth Host (Host Type)

Cradle Host

4-5

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Scanner name and
serial number

4-7

Discoverable Mode

General

4-7

Country Keyboard Types (Country Code)

North American

4-9

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

No Delay (0 msec)

4-11

CAPS Lock Override

Disable

4-11

Ignore Unknown Characters

Enable

4-12

Emulate Keypad

Disable

4-12

Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Disable

4-13

Function Key Mapping

Disable

4-13

Simulated Caps Lock

Disable

4-14

Convert Case

No Case Conversion

4-14

Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Disable

4-15

Reconnect Attempt Interval

30 sec

4-16

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard
Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

On Bar Code Data

4-18

Modes of Operation
(Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point)

Point-to-Point

4-20

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

Enable

4-21

Pairing Modes

Unlocked

4-22

Pairing on Contacts

Disable

4-23

Connection Maintenance Interval

15 min

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Table 4-1

Radio Communication Default Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Authentication

Disable

4-27

Variable Pin Code

Static

4-28

Encryption

Disable

4-29

Wireless Beeper Definitions
When the scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or
unsuccessful operations. See Table 4-2 for beep sequences that occur during pairing operations.
Table 4-2 Wireless Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence

Indication

Short low-high beeps

Scanner has paired with the cradle.

Short high-low beeps

Scanner has unpaired with the cradle.
Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a
disconnect beep sequence sounds immediately after scanning a
bar code, check the host device to determine if it received the
transmitted data. The scanner may have transmitted the last bar
code scanned after losing the connection.

Long low-long high beeps

Unsuccessful pairing attempt. See Auto-reconnect Feature on
page 4-15.

Long low-long high-long low-long high
beeps

Remote device rejected connection attempt, possibly due to an
attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with the
maximum number of scanners.

Four long low beeps

1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option setting.
2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges
receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this
transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have
been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of
transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the
bar code.

Five high beeps

Emitted every 5 seconds while a reconnection attempt is in
progress. See Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

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Radio Communications Host Types
To set up the scanner for communication with a cradle, or to use standard Bluetooth profiles, scan the appropriate
host type bar code below.

• Cradle Host (default) - Select this host type for scanner(s) to cradle operation. The scanner must then be
paired to the cradle and the cradle communicates directly to the host via the host interface cable connection.

• Serial Port Profile (Master) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page 4-6).
The scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like there’s a serial connection. The scanner
initiates the connection to the remote device and is the Master. Scan Serial Port Profile (Master), then scan
the PAIR bar code for the remote device. See Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-24 for information about
creating a pairing bar code for a remote device.

• Serial Port Profile (Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page 4-6). The
scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like there’s a serial connection. The scanner
accepts incoming connection requested from a remote device and is the Slave. Scan Serial Port Profile
(Slave) and wait for the incoming connection.

• Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support.
(See page 4-6 for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support and Master/Slave definitions.) The scanner connects
to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like a keyboard. The scanner accepts incoming connection
requested from a remote device and is the slave. Scan Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) and
wait for the incoming connection.
NOTE

1.The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. For detailed information, and
HID host parameters, see HID Host Parameters on page 4-8.
2. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner
automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio
losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

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Radio Communications Host Types (continued)

*Cradle Host

Serial Port Profile (Master)

Serial Port Profile (Slave)

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave)

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Bluetooth Technology Profile Support
With Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, the cradle is not required for wireless communication. The scanner
communicates directly to the host using Bluetooth technology. The scanner supports the standard Bluetooth Serial
Port Profile (SPP) and HID Profiles which enable the scanner to communicate with other Bluetooth devices that
support these profiles.

• SPP - the scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there’s a serial connection.
• HID - the scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard.

Master/Slave Set Up
The scanner can be set up as a Master or Slave.
When the scanner is set up as a Slave, it is discoverable and connectable to other devices. When the scanner is
set up as a Master, the Bluetooth address of the remote device to which a connection is requested is required. A
pairing bar code with the remote device address must be created and scanned to attempt a connection to the
remote device. See the Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-24 for information about creating a pairing bar code.

Master
When the scanner is set up as a Master (SPP), it initiates the radio connection to a slave device. Initiating the
connection is done by scanning a pairing bar code for the remote device (see Pairing Bar Code Format on page
4-24).

Slave
When the scanner is set up as a Slave device (SPP or HID), the scanner accepts an incoming connection request
from a remote device.
NOTE

The number of scanners is dependent on the host’s capability.

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4-7

Bluetooth Friendly Name
You can set a meaningful name for the scanner that appears in the application during device discovery. The default
name is the scanner name followed by its serial number, e.g., LS3578 123456789ABCDEF. Scanning Set Defaults
reverts the scanner to this name; use custom defaults to maintain the user-programmed name through a Set
Defaults operation.
To set a new Bluetooth Friendly Name, scan the following bar code, then scan up to 23 characters from Appendix
E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. If the name contains less than 23 characters, scan End of Message on page E-7 after
entering the name.
NOTE

If your application allows you to set a device name, this takes precedence over the Bluetooth Friendly
Name.

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Discoverable Mode
Select a discoverable mode based on the device initiating discovery:

• Select General Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a PC.
• Select Limited Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a mobile device (e.g., Motorola Q), and
the device does not appear in General Discoverable Mode. Note that it can take longer to discover the device
in this mode.
The device remains in Limited Discoverable Mode for 30 seconds, and green LEDs flash while in this mode.
It is then non-discoverable. To re-active Limited Discoverable Mode, press the trigger.

*General Discoverable Mode

Limited Discoverable Mode

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HID Host Parameters
The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the scanner can interact
with Bluetooth enabled hosts supporting the HID profile as a Bluetooth keyboard. Scanned data is transmitted to
the host as keystrokes.
Following are the keyboard parameters supported by the HID host.

Radio Communications

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type.

*North American Standard Keyboards

French Windows

German Windows

French Canadian Windows 98

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

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HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes - continued)

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

Portuguese/Brazilian Windows

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HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay
This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase
the delay when the HID host requires a slower transmission of data.

*No Delay (0 msec)

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

HID CAPS Lock Override
When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always
enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled.

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key
(Disable)

Override Caps Lock Key
(Enable)

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HID Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters is scanned, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When
Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is scanned, bar codes containing at least one unknown
character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters
(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters
(Disable)

Emulate Keypad
When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example, ASCII A is sent
as "ALT make" 0 6 5 "ALT Break."

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

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HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution
When enabled, this parameter allows replacement of any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a Key
Category and value chosen by the user. See FN1 Substitution Values on page 5-15 to set the Key Category and
Key Value.

*Disable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Enable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

HID Function Key Mapping
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences. When this parameter is enabled, the keys in
bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping (see Table 8-2 on page 8-13). Table entries that do not have a
bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

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Simulated Caps Lock
When enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock
state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard Caps Lock
state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case
When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to LowerCase

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Auto-reconnect Feature
When in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a
disconnection occurs that is due to the radio losing communication. This can happen if the scanner goes out of
range with the remote device, or if the remote device powers down. The scanner tries to reconnect for the period of
time specified by the Reconnect Attempt Interval setting. During that time the green LED continues to blink.
If the auto-reconnect process fails due to page timeouts, the scanner sounds a page timeout beep (long low/long
high) and enters low power mode. The auto-reconnect process can be re-started by pulling the scanner trigger.
If the auto-reconnect process fails because the remote device rejects the connection attempt, the scanner sounds
a connection reject beep sequence (see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3) and deletes the remote pairing
address. If this happens, a pairing bar code must be scanned to attempt a new connection to the remote device.
NOTE

If a bar code is scanned while the auto-reconnect sequence is in process, a transmission error beep
sequence sounds and the data is not transmitted to the host. After a connection is reestablished, normal
scanning operation returns. For error beep sequence definitions, see Beeper Definitions on page 2-1.

The scanner has memory available for storing a remote Bluetooth address for each Master mode (SPP, Cradle).
When switching between these modes, the scanner automatically tries to reconnect to the last device it was
connected to in that mode.
NOTE

Switching between Bluetooth host types by scanning a host type bar code (page 4-4) causes the radio to
be reset. Scanning is disabled during this time. It takes several seconds for the scanner to re-initialize the
radio at which time scanning is enabled.

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback
When a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect. While the scanner
attempts to reconnect, the green LED continues to blink. If the auto-reconnect process fails, the scanner emits a
page timeout beep (long low/long high) and stops blinking the LED. The process can be restarted by pulling the
trigger.
The Beep on Reconnect Attempt feature is disabled by default. When enabled, the scanner emits 5 short high
beeps every 5 seconds while the reconnection attempt is in progress.
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt.

*Disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

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Reconnect Attempt Interval
When a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect for the default time
interval of 30 seconds. This time interval can be changed to one of the following options:

• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 30 minutes
• 1 hour
• Indefinitely.
To set the Reconnect Attempt Interval, scan one of the bar codes below

*Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Seconds

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Minute

Attempt to Reconnect for 5 Minutes

Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Minutes

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Reconnect Attempt Interval (continued)

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Hour

Attempt to Reconnect Indefinitely

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Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode
In Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) mode, select a re-connect option for when the scanner loses its
connection with a remote device:

• Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data: The scanner auto-reconnects when you scan a bar code. With this
option, a delay can occur when transmitting the first characters. The scanner sounds a decode beep upon
bar code scan, followed by a connection, a page timeout, a rejection beep, or a transmission error beep.
Select this option to optimize battery life on the scanner and mobile device. Note that auto-reconnect does
not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

• Auto-reconnect Immediately: When the scanner loses connection, it attempts to reconnect. If a page
timeout occurs, the scanner attempts reconnect on a trigger pull. Select this option if the scanner’s battery life
is not an issue and you do not want a delay to occur when the first bar code is transmitted. Note that
auto-reconnect does not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

• Disable Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode: When the scanner loses
connection, you must re-establish it manually.

*Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data

Auto-reconnect Immediately

Disable Auto-reconnect in
Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

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Out of Range Indicator
An out of range indicator can be set by scanning Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt on page 4-15 and extending
the time using the Reconnect Attempt Interval on page 4-16.
For example, with Beep on Reconnect Attempt disabled while the scanner loses radio connection when it is taken
out of range, the scanner attempts to reconnect silently during the time interval set by scanning a Reconnect
Attempt Interval.
When Beep on Reconnect Attempt is enabled, the scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seconds while the
reconnection attempt is in progress. If the Reconnect Attempt Interval is adjusted to a longer period of time, such
as 30 minutes, the scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seconds for 30 minutes providing an out of range indicator.

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Scanner(s) To Cradle Support
Modes of Operation
The charging cradle with radio supports two radio communication modes of operation, allowing the scanner to
communicate wirelessly:

• Point-to-Point
• Multipoint-to-Point.

Point-to-Point Communication
In Point-to-Point communication mode, the cradle allows one scanner to connect to it at a time. In this mode, the
scanner is paired to the cradle either by insertion into the cradle (if pairing on contacts is enabled, page 4-23), or by
scanning the PAIR bar code on the cradle. Communication can be locked, unlocked (default), or in a lock override
state (see Pairing Modes on page 4-22). In locked mode, locking intervals must be set by scanning a connection
maintenance interval bar code beginning on page 4-24.
To activate this mode of operation, scan Point-to-Point.

Multipoint-to-Point Communication
In Multipoint-to-Point communication mode, up to three scanners can be paired to one cradle.
To activate this mode, the first scanner connected to the cradle must scan the Multipoint-to-Point bar code. This
mode allows a parameter broadcast (page 4-21) that clones all scanners paired to the cradle so only one scanner
needs to be programmed.
To select Point-to-Point or Multipoint-to-Point mode, scan the appropriate bar code.

Multipoint-to-Point Mode

*Point-to-Point Mode

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)
When in multipoint-to-point mode, enable Parameter Broadcast to broadcast all parameter bar codes scanned to
all other scanners in the piconet. If disabled, parameter bar codes are processed by the individual scanner only,
and the scanner ignores parameters broadcast from other scanners or from the cradle.

*Enable Parameter Broadcast

Disable Parameter Broadcast

Pairing
Pairing is the process by which a scanner initiates communication with a cradle. Scanning Multipoint-to-Point
activates multi scanner-to-cradle operation and allows up to three scanners to pair to one cradle. The cradle
includes a pairing bar code.
To pair the scanner with the cradle, scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. A high/low/high/low beep sequence
indicates that the pairing bar code was decoded. When a connection between the cradle and scanner is
established, a low/high beep sounds.
NOTE

1. The pairing bar code that connects the scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.
2. Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.
3. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner
automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio
losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

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Pairing Modes
When operating with the cradle, two modes of pairing are supported:

• Locked Pairing Mode - When a cradle is paired (connected) to the scanner (or to three scanners in
Multipoint-to-Point mode), any attempt to connect a different scanner, by either scanning the PAIR bar code
on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled (page 4-23), is
rejected. The currently connected scanner(s) maintain connection. In this mode, you must set a Connection
Maintenance Interval on page 4-24.

• Unlocked Pairing Mode - Pair (connect) a new scanner to a cradle at any time by either scanning the PAIR
bar code on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled. This
unpairs the previous scanner from the cradle.
NOTE

In Multipoint-to-Point mode, pairing a 4th scanner while in Unlocked mode replaces any disconnected (out
of range) scanner. However, if three scanners are actively connected to the cradle, a 4th scanner cannot
connect regardless of the pairing mode.

To set the cradle pairing mode, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Unlocked Pairing Mode

Locked Pairing Mode

Lock Override
Lock Override overrides a locked scanner base pairing and connects a new scanner. In Multipoint-to-Point mode,
this unpairs any disconnected (out of range) scanner first, in order to connect the new scanner.
To use Lock Override, scan the bar code below, followed by the pairing bar code on the cradle.

LockOverride

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Pairing Methods
There are two pairing methods. The default method allows the scanner and cradle to pair (connect) when the
pairing bar code on the cradle is scanned. A second method pairs the scanner and cradle when the scanner is
inserted in the cradle. To enable this feature, scan Enable Pair On Contacts below. With this feature enabled it is
not necessary to scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. If the pairing is successful, a low/high connection beep
sequence sounds a few seconds after the scanner is placed in the cradle. See Wireless Beeper Definitions on
page 4-3 for other beep sequences.
To enable or disable pairing on contacts, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Pair On Contacts

*Disable Pair on Contacts

Unpairing
Unpair the scanner from the cradle or PC/host to make the cradle available for pairing with another scanner. Scan
the bar code below to disconnect the scanner from its cradle/PC host.
An unpairing bar code is also included in the Symbol LS3578 Quick Start Guide.

Unpairing

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Pairing Bar Code Format
When the scanner is configured as an SPP Master, you must create a pairing bar code for the remote Bluetooth
device to which the scanner can connect. You must know the Bluetooth address of the remote device. Pairing bar
codes are Code 128 bar codes and are formatted as follows:
Bxxxxxxxxxxxx
where:

• B (or LNKB) is the prefix
• xxxxxxxxxxxx represents the 12-character Bluetooth address.

Pairing Bar Code Example
If the remote device to which the scanner can connect has a Bluetooth address of 11:22:33:44:55:66, then the
pairing bar code is:

Paring Bar Code Content:
‘B’ or ‘LNKB’ + Bluetooth Address

B112233445566

Connection Maintenance Interval
NOTE

The Connection Maintenance Interval only applies in locked pairing mode (see page 4-22).

When a scanner disconnects from a cradle due to a Link Supervision Timeout, the scanner immediately attempts
to reconnect to the cradle for 30 seconds. If the auto-reconnect process fails, it can be restarted by pulling the
scanner trigger.
To guarantee that a disconnected scanner can reconnect when it comes back in range, the cradle reserves the
connection for that scanner for a period of time defined by the Connection Maintenance Interval. If the cradle is
supporting the maximum three scanners and one scanner disconnects, a fourth scanner cannot pair to the cradle
during this interval. To connect another scanner, either wait until the connection maintenance interval expires then
scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle with the new scanner; or scan Lock Override (page 4-22) with the new
scanner then scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle.
NOTE

When the cradle supports the maximum three scanners, it stores the remote pairing address of each
scanner in memory regardless of the scanner condition (e.g., discharged battery). When you want to
change the scanners paired to the cradle, unpair each scanner currently connected to the cradle by
scanning the Unpairing bar code prior and reconnect each appropriate scanner by scanning the PAIR bar
code on the cradle.

Connection Maintenance Interval options are:

• 15 minutes
• 30 minutes
• One hour
• Two hours
• Four hours
• Eight hours

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• 24 hours
• Indefinitely.

Considerations
The system administrator determines the Connection Maintenance Interval. A shorter interval allows new users to
gain access to abandoned connections more quickly, but causes problems if users leave the work area for
extended periods. A longer interval allows existing users to leave the work area for longer periods of time, but ties
up the system for new users.
To avoid this conflict, users who are going off-shift can scan the unpair bar code on page 4-23 to ignore the
Connection Maintenance Interval and make the connection immediately available.
To set the Connection Maintenance Interval, scan one of the bar codes below.

*Set Interval to 15 Minutes

Set Interval to 30 Minutes

Set Interval to 60 Minutes

Set Interval to 2 Hours

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Connection Maintenance Interval (continued)

Set Interval to 4 Hours

Set Interval to 8 Hours

Set Interval to 24 Hours

Set Interval to Forever

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Bluetooth Security
The scanner supports Bluetooth Authentication and Encryption. Authentication can be requested by either the
remote device or the scanner. When Authentication is requested, the scanner uses its programmed PIN code to
generate a link key. The scanner stores this link key upon pairing, so you do not have to re-enter the PIN code
when moving in and out of range, switching profiles, or switching between devices (e.g., between the cradle and
the application).
Once Authentication is complete, either device may then negotiate to enable Encryption.
NOTE

A remote device can still request Authentication.

Authentication
To force Authentication with a remote device (including the cradle), scan the Enable Authentication bar code
below. To prevent the scanner from forcing Authentication, scan the Disable Authentication bar code below.

Enable Authentication

*Disable Authentication

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PIN Code
To set the PIN code (e.g., password) on the scanner, scan the bar code below followed by five alphanumeric
programming bar codes from Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. The default PIN code is 12345.
If the scanner communicates with a cradle with security enabled, synchronize the PIN codes on the scanner and
cradle. To achieve this, connect the scanner to the cradle when setting the PIN codes. If the scanner is not
connected to a cradle, the PIN code change only takes effect on the scanner. If security is required between the
scanner and cradle, and the PIN codes do not match, pairing fails. If the PIN codes are not synchronized,
re-synchronize them by disabling security, establishing a connection to the cradle, and then programming a new
PIN code.

Set PIN Code

Variable PIN Code
The default PIN code is the user-programmed Static PIN Code. Typically, however, HID connections require
entering a Variable PIN Code. If, when attempting connection, the application presents a text box that includes a
PIN, scan the Variable PIN Code bar code, then re-attempt connection. When you hear a beep indicating the
scanner is waiting for an alphanumeric entry, enter the provided variable PIN using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on
page E-1, then scan End of Message on page E-7 if the code is less than 16 characters. The scanner discards the
variable PIN code after connection.

*Static PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

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Encryption
NOTE

Authentication must be performed before Encryption can take effect.

To set up the scanner for enabling Encryption, scan Enable Encryption. To prevent the scanner from enabling
Encryption, scan Disable Encryption. When enabled, the radio encrypts data.

Enable Encryption

* Disable Encryption

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Chapter 5 User Preferences
Introduction
This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the 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 5-2 (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 bar code sequences. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved when the scanner powers down.
The scanner communicates with the host through the cradle. During scanner setup, the scanner is paired with a
cradle, which is connected to the host through one of several interfaces (see Pairing on page 1-10 and the
applicable host interface chapter). Each cradle can pair with up to four scanners.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select the host type (see the specific host chapter) after the scanner emits
power-up beeps. This is only done upon the first power-up when connecting to a new host.
NOTE

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

To return all features to their default values, scan a Default Parameters bar code on page 5-4. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).

* Indicates Default

*High Frequency

Feature/Option

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Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan
the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 5-5. The scanner issues a fast warble
beep and the LED turns green, indicating a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Laser On Time or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes.
See the parameter description for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences Default Parameters
Table 5-1 lists the defaults for user preference parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)
provided in User Preferences on page 5-4.
NOTE

Table 5-1

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and
miscellaneous default parameters..

User Preferences Default Table
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

User Preferences
Default Parameters

Restore Defaults

5-4

Beeper Tone

Medium

5-5

Beeper Volume

High

5-6

Laser On Time

3.0 sec

5-7

Beep After Good Decode

Enable

5-7

Trigger Mode

Level

5-8

Aim Duration

0.0 sec

5-9

Beep on Insertion

Enable

5-9

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode

1 Second

5-10

Transmit Code ID Character

None

5-11

Scan Angle

Normal Angle

5-11

Prefix Value

7013 

5-12

Suffix Value

7013 

5-12

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User Preferences Default Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Scan Data Transmission Format

Data As Is

5-13

FN1 Substitution Values

Set FN1 Substitution
Value

5-15

Transmit “No Read” Message

Disable No Read

5-15

Synapse Interface

Standard Synapse
Connection

5-16

Batch Mode

Normal
(Do Not Batch Data)

5-17

Report Scaner Version

5-19

Report Scan Engine Version

5-19

Report MIMIC Version

5-19

Report Synapse Cable

5-19

5-3

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User Preferences
Default Parameters
The scanner can be reset 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 the scanner’s current settings as the custom
default.

• Restore Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows:
• If you configured custom default values (see Write to Custom Defaults), this sets the custom default
values for all parameters.
• If you did not configure custom default values, this sets the factory default values for all parameters. (For
factory default values, see Table A-1 on page A-1.)

• Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to eliminate all custom default values and set the scanner to
factory default values. (For factory default values, see Table A-1 on page A-1.)

• Write to Custom Defaults - This bar code configures custom default parameters that set unique default
values for all parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to
Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults.
NOTE

Scanning Restore Defaults or Set Factory Defaults unpairs the scanner with the cradle, and you must
rescan the pairing bar code.

*Restore Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

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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

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

Low Volume

Medium Volume

*High Volume

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5-7

Laser On Time
This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is
programmable in 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 from Appendix D, Numeric
Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Include a leading zero for single digit numbers. For example, to
set a Laser On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error
or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Laser On Time

Beep After Good Decode
Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep
After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error
conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode
(Enable)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode
(Disable)

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Trigger Mode
Scan one of the following bar codes to set the scanner’s trigger mode.

Level Trigger
Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable duration of time. After this time, the aiming dot turns
into a 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 the trigger is released. If the trigger is released before the aiming duration
expires, the laser shuts off and no decode occurs.

*Level

Two Stage - Option 1
Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. This aiming dot remains while the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is
released, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning
beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs or a decode occurs. If the trigger is pulled again while in a decode
session, the scanner beam returns to an aiming dot.

Two Stage - Option 1

Two Stage - Option 2
Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns off. Pulling the trigger
twice quickly 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 the trigger is released.

Two Stage - Option 2

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5-9

Aim Duration
When the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot
appears 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 5-8 for a description of each of the trigger modes.
The aim duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default Aim Duration is
0.0 seconds. When set to 0.0 seconds, no aiming pattern appears before a decode session.
To set an aim duration, scan the bar code below. Then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes that correspond to the desired aim duration. Include a leading zero for durations less than 1.0 seconds. For
example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below followed by the 0 and the 5 bar codes. To
correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Aim Duration

Beep on Insertion
When a scanner is inserted into a cradle and detects power, it emits a short low beep by default. To enable or
disable beeping on insertion, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Beep on Insertion

Disable Beep on Insertion

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Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode
This parameter sets the time it takes the scanner to enter reduced power mode after any scanning activity. Scan
the appropriate bar code below to set the time.

*1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

5 seconds

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Transmit Code ID Character
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when the scanner is decoding
more than one code type. Select a Code ID character to insert between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters,
see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-2.
NOTE

If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”
Message on page 5-15, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

AIM Code ID Character

*None
Scan Angle
Scan one of the following bar codes to select a scan angle. This affects the length of the laser scanning beam.

*Normal Angle

Alternate Angle

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Prefix/Suffix Values
To append a prefix or suffix to scan data for use in data editing, scan the appropriate bar code, then scan a
four-digit number (i.e., four numeric bar codes) from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that corresponds to key
codes for various terminals. For conversion information, see the ASCII Character Set tables in the appropriate host
chapter. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Scan Prefix

Scan Suffix

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Scan Data Transmission Format
To change the Scan Data Transmission Format:
1.

Scan the Scan Options bar code.

2.

Select one of four options:
• Data As Is
•     

3.

Scan the Enter bar code on page 5-14.

To correct a mistake, scan the Data Format Cancel bar code on page 5-14.
To program a carriage return/enter after each bar code scanned, scan the following bar codes in order:
1.



2.

 

3.

Enter (on page 5-14)

Scan Options

*Data As Is

 

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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

 

  

Enter

Data Format Cancel

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FN1 Substitution Values
The keyboard wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enable this to replace any
FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a defined value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).
1.

To select a FN1 substitution value, scan the following bar code.

Set FN1 Substitution Value
2.

Enter the 4-digit FN1 substitution (ASCII) value by scanning each digit in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. See
the ASCII Character Set table for the host interface.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan CANCEL.
To enable FN1 Substitution for keyboard wedge, scan the Enable Keyboard Wedge FN1 Substitution bar code on
page 6-11.
To enable FN1 Substitution for the USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution bar code
on page 8-10.

Transmit “No Read” Message
Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether or not to transmit a “No Read” message. When enabled, the
characters NR transmit when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing
transmits to the host.
NOTE

If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character
for Transmit Code ID Character on page 5-11, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR
message.

Enable No Read

*Disable No Read

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Synapse Interface
The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If
connecting a scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection.
Otherwise, when using a Synapse cable, use the default setting.
To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via Synapse, use
the “Plug and Play” setting. Do not change this setting from the default if an on-board wedge host is enabled.

*Standard Synapse Connection

Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection

“Plug and Play” Synapse Connection

User Preferences 5 - 17

Batch Mode
The scanner supports three versions of batch mode. When the scanner is configured for any of the batch modes, it
attempts to store bar code data (not parameter bar codes) until transmission is initialized, or the maximum number
of bar codes are stored. When a bar code is saved successfully, a good decode beep sounds and the LED flashes
green. If the scanner is unable to store a new bar code, a low/high/low/high out of memory beep sounds. (See
pages 2-1 and 2-4 for all beeper and LED definitions.)
In all modes, calculate the amount of data (number of bar codes) the scanner can store as follows:
Number of storable bar codes = 2,000 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the bar code + 3).

Modes of Operation
• Normal (default) - Do not batch data. The scanner attempts to transmit every scanned bar code.
• Out of Range Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when it loses its connection to a
remote device (for example, when a user holding the scanner walks out of range). Data transmission is
triggered by reestablishing the connection with the remote device (for example, when a user holding the
scanner walks back into range).

• Standard Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data after Enter Batch Mode is scanned. Data
transmission is triggered by scanning Send Batch Data.
NOTE

Transmission is halted if the connection to the remote device is lost.

• Cradle Contact Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when Enter Batch Mode is
scanned. Data transmission is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle.
NOTE

If the scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the scanner is
re-inserted in the cradle.

In all modes, transmissions are halted if the scanner is moved out of range. The scanner resumes when it is back
in range. If a bar code is scanned while batch data is transmitted it is appended to the end of the batched data;
parameter bar codes are not stored.

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Batch Mode (continued)

*Normal

Out of Range Batch Mode

Standard Batch Mode

Cradle Contact Batch Mode

Enter Batch Mode

Send Batch Data

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Report Scanner Version
Scan the bar code below to report the scanner’s software revision.

Report Scanner Software Version

Report Scan Engine Version
Scan the bar code below to report the scan engine’s software revision.

Report Scan Engine Software Version

Report MIMIC Version
Scan the bar code below to report the MIMIC software revision installed in the cradle’s software. Scanners that do
not use MIMIC architecture report nothing.

Report MIMIC Software Version

Report Synapse Cable
Scan the bar code below to report the software revision of the attached Synapse cable. If the scanner does not
detect an attached Synapse cable, it reports Synapse not attached.

Report Synapse Cable

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Chapter 6 Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner for keyboard wedge host interface, used to
connect the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into
keystrokes, and transmits the information to the host computer via the cradle interface. The host computer accepts
the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard.
This interface adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. In this mode
the keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).

* Indicates Default

*North American

Feature/Option

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface
Male DIN Host Connector

Y-cable
Keyboard
Connector

Female DIN Keyboard
Connector

Figure 6-1 Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cable

To connect the keyboard wedge interface Y-cable:
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 cradle. See Connecting the
Cradle on page 1-4.

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, connect the power supply to the cradle.

6.

Ensure that all connections are secure.

7.

Turn on the host system.

8.

Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

9.

Select the keyboard wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host Types
on page 6-4.

10. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
11. Connect an external power supply if desired.
NOTE

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.

Keyboard Wedge Interface

NOTE

6-3

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters
Table 6-1 lists the defaults for keyboard wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar
code(s) provided in this chapter.
NOTE

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and
miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 6-1 Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Type

IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles

6-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types
(Country Codes)

North American

6-5

Ignore Unknown Characters

Enable

6-7

Keystroke Delay

0 msec (No Delay)

6-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay

Disable

6-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

Disable

6-8

Caps Lock On

Disable

6-9

Caps Lock Override

Disable

6-9

Convert Wedge Data

Do Not Convert Wedge Data

6-10

Function Key Mapping

Disable

6-10

FN1 Substitution

Disable

6-11

Send Make and Break

Send Make and Break Scan
Codes

6-11

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Keyboard Wedge Host Types
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
Select the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the following bar codes.

*IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles

IBM AT NOTEBOOK

NCR 7052

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6-5

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)
Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate
Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 6-8.

*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

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6-7

Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and the scanner emits no error
beeps. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent until the first
unknown character is encountered, and the scanner emits an error beep.

*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 a slower data transmission.

*0 msec (No Delay)

20 msec (Medium Delay)

40 msec (Long Delay)

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Intra-Keystroke Delay
Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay to insert an additional delay between each emulated key press and release. This
also sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec.

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay

*Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation
This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country
Codes) on page 6-5 in a Microsoft® operating system environment.

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

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6-9

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

Caps Lock Override
When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key and matches the
case (upper or lower) of the sent character. Therefore, an upper case ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an upper case
‘A,’ and a lower case ‘a’ in the bar code is sent as a lower case ‘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.

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Convert Wedge Data
When enabled, the scanner converts 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
Function Key Mapping
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-14). Enable this
parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold
entry remain the same regardless of this parameter.

Enable Function Key Mapping

*Disable Function Key Mapping

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FN1 Substitution
When enabled, this parameter replaces any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the
user. See FN1 Substitution Values on page 5-15.

Enable FN1 Substitution

*Disable FN1 Substitution

Send Make and Break
When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.

*Send Make and Break Scan Codes

Send Make Scan Code Only

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Keyboard Maps
The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix
values, see the bar codes on page 5-12.

7014

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

5011

5012

7008

7009

7010

7007

7006
7001

7011

7012

7003

7002

7004

7005

7013

7015

7017

7016

7018

Figure 6-2 IBM PS2 Type Keyboard

5001

5002

5003

5004

7008

7009

7014

7012

7003

7013
5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

7004

7011

Figure 6-3 IBM PC/AT

5001

5002

1045

5013

5003

5004

5014

5015

5005

5006

1043

5016

5007

5008

5017

5018

5009

5010

7013

5019

5011

1048

5012

(1048 if double key)

Figure 6-4 NCR 7052 32-KEY

1046

(7013 if double key)

7002

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1065

1066

1067

1068

1072

1073

1074

1079

1080

1081

5001

5002

5011

5003

1069

1070

1071

1075

1076

1077

1078

1082

1083

1084

1085

1045

5013

1086

5004

5014

5015

1087

5005

5006

1043

5016

1088

5007

5008

5017

5018

1089

5009

5010

7013

5019

1090

1048

5012

(1048 if double key)

Figure 6-5 NCR 7052 58-KEY

1046

(1043 if double key)

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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, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B
is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke
equivalent of ABC >.

Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode
Character

ASCII Value

Keystroke

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

CTRL H/ BACKSPACE1

1009

$I

CTRL I/ HORIZONTAL TAB1

1010

$J

CTRL J

1011

$K

CTRL K

1012

$L

CTRL L

1013

$M

CTRL M/ENTER1

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

1The

keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode
Character

ASCII Value

Keystroke

1021

$U

CTRL U

1022

$V

CTRL V

1023

$W

CTRL W

1024

$X

CTRL X

1025

$Y

CTRL Y

1026

$Z

CTRL Z

1027

%A

CTRL [/ESC1

1028

%B

CTRL \

1029

%C

CTRL ]

1030

%D

CTRL 6

1031

%E

CTRL -

1032

Space

Space

1033

/A

!

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

/

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode
Character

ASCII Value

Keystroke

1048

0

0

1049

1

1

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

>

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

1The

keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 17

Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode
Character

ASCII Value

Keystroke

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

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

1100

+D

d

1101

+E

e

1The

keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode
Character

ASCII Value

Keystroke

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

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

~

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 19

Table 6-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys

Keystroke

2065

ALT A

2066

ALT B

2067

ALT C

2068

ALT D

2069

ALT E

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

2083

ALT S

2084

ALT T

2085

ALT U

2086

ALT V

2087

ALT W

2088

ALT X

2089

ALT Y

2090

ALT Z

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Table 6-4 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set

GUI Keys

Keystrokes

3000

Right Control Key

3048

GUI 0

3049

GUI 1

3050

GUI 2

3051

GUI 3

3052

GUI 4

3053

GUI 5

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

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

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 21

Table 6-4 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Keys

Keystrokes

3084

GUI T

3085

GUI U

3086

GUI V

3087

GUI W

3088

GUI X

3089

GUI Y

3090

GUI Z

Table 6-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set

F Keys

Keystroke

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

5014

F14

5015

F15

5016

F16

5017

F17

5018

F18

5019

F19

5020

F20

6 - 22 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Table 6-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set (Continued)

F Keys

Keystroke

5021

F21

5022

F22

5023

F23

5024

F24

Table 6-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad

Keystroke

6042

*

6043

+

6044

undefined

6045

-

6046

.

6047

/

6048

0

6049

1

6050

2

6051

3

6052

4

6053

5

6054

6

6055

7

6056

8

6057

9

6058

Enter

6059

Num Lock

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 23

Table 6-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad

Keystroke

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

7014

Escape

7015

Up Arrow

7016

Dn Arrow

7017

Left Arrow

7018

Right Arrow

6 - 24 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with an RS-232 host interface. The
RS-232 interface is used to attach the cradle to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an
available RS-232 port (i.e., COM port).
If the particular host is not listed in Table 7-2, set the communication parameters to match the host device. Refer 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, Motorola offers different cables providing the TTL to
RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.

Throughout the bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface
This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host computer.
Serial Port Connector to Host

Interface cable

Figure 7-1 RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.

NOTE

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

1.

Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle.
See Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

2.

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

3.

If required, connect the power supply to the cradle.

4.

Ensure that all connections are secure.

5.

Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

6.

Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 7-6.

7.

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

RS-232 Interface

7-3

RS-232 Default Parameters
Table 7-1 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 7-4.
NOTE

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and
miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 7-1 RS-232 Host Default Table

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

RS-232 Host Parameters
RS-232 Host Types

Standard RS-232

7-6

Baud Rate

9600

7-7

Parity

None

7-9

Check Receive Errors

Enable

7-10

Stop Bit Select

1 Stop Bit

7-11

Data Bits

8-Bit

7-11

Hardware Handshaking

None

7-12

Software Handshaking

None

7-14

Host Serial Response Time-out

Minimum: 2 sec

7-16

RTS Line State

Host: Low RTS

7-17

Beep on 

Disable

7-17

Intercharacter Delay

Minimum: 0 msec

7-18

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options

Normal Operation

7-19

Ignore Unknown Characters

Send Bar Code

7-20

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RS-232 Host Parameters
Various RS-232 host types are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the host type sets the
parameter defaults as listed in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2

Terminal Specific RS-232

Parameter

Standard
RS-232
(Default)

ICL

WincorNixdorf
Mode A

WincorNixdorf
Mode B

Olivetti

Omron

OPOS/
JPOS

Fujitsu

Transmit
Code ID

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Data
Transmission
Format

Data as is

Data/Suffix

Data/Suffix

Data/
Suffix

Prefix/
Data/
Suffix

Data/
Suffix

Data/
Suffix

Data/
Suffix

Suffix

CR/LF
(7013)

CR (1013)

CR (1013)

CR
(1013)

ETX
(1002)

CR
(1013)

CR
(1013)

CR
(1013)

Baud Rate

9600

9600

9600

9600

9600

9600

9600

9600

Parity

None

Even

Odd

Odd

Even

None

Odd

None

Hardware
Handshaking

None

RTS/CTS
Option 3

RTS/CTS
Option 3

RTS/CTS
Option 3

None

None

RTS/CTS
Option 3

None

Software
Handshaking

None

None

None

None

Ack/Nak

None

None

None

Serial
Response
Time-out

2 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

9.9
Sec.

9.9 Sec.

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


Disable

Disable

Disable

Disable

Disable

Disable

Disable

Disable

RTS Line
State

Low

High

Low

Low = No
data to
send

Low

High

Low = No
data to
send

Low

Prefix

None

None

None

None

STX
(1003)

None

None

None

*In the Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the
user can scan bar codes.
**If Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS is scanned without the scanner connected 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.

RS-232 Interface

7-5

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 7-3. These code ID characters are not
programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature
for these terminals.
Table 7-3

Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
ICL

WincorNixdorf
Mode A

WincorNixdorf
Mode B

Olivetti

OPOS/
JPOS

Omron

Fujitsu

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 

M

M

M 

C 

M

None

Codabar

N 

N

N

N 

N 

N

None

Code 128

L 

K

K

K 

L 

K

None

I 2 of 5

I 

I

I

I 

I 

I

None

Code 93

None

L

L

L 

None

L

None

D 2 of 5

H 

H

H

H 

H 

H

None

UCC/EAN 128

L 

P

P

P 

L 

P

None

MSI

None

O

O

O 

None

O

None

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

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-232

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Olivetti ORS4500

Omron

RS-232 Interface

7-7

RS-232 Host Types (continued)

OPOS/JPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

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

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

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Baud Rate (continued)

Baud Rate 4800

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

RS-232 Interface

7-9

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 Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are
contained in the coded character.

Odd

Select Even parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are
contained in the coded character.

Even

Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.

Mark

7 - 10 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Parity (continued)
Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.

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)

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11

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 data stream. The number of stop bits selected
(one or two) depends on 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

7 - 12 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking
lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard
RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence:

• The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is 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 any scanned data is lost.

• 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, data is transmitted. 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 is complete, 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 the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for more than 50 ms
between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is
discarded.
If this communications sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In this case, the data is lost and must
be rescanned.
If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes
precedence.
NOTE

The DTR signal is jumpered (set) to the active state.

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

RS-232 Interface 7 - 13

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 is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 1

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 2

RTS/CTS Option 3
When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state 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

7 - 14 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Software Handshaking
This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware
handshaking. There are five options.
If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes
precedence.

None
When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately. No response is expected from the host.

*None
ACK/NAK
When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the
host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK.
After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication
and discards the data.
The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the
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.

ACK/NAK

RS-232 Interface 7 - 15

Software Handshaking (continued)
ENQ
When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If an
ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner 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

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.

ACK/NAK with ENQ

XON/XOFF
An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two
situations for XON/XOFF:

• XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to
Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If the XON is not received within
this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

• XOFF is received during a transmission. 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

7 - 16 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

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 has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or
RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.
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

RS-232 Interface 7 - 17

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 
Point-to-Point Mode Only
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a  character is detected on the RS-232
serial line.  is issued to indicate an illegal entry or other important event.
NOTE

This parameter is not supported in Multipoint-to-Point Mode.

Beep On  Character
(Enable)

*Do Not Beep On  Character
(Disable)

7 - 18 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.

*Minimum: 0 msec

Low: 25 msec

Medium: 50 msec

High: 75 msec

Maximum: 99 msec

RS-232 Interface 7 - 19

Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options
When Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B, or OPOS/JPOS is selected, this parameter indicates when the scanner
should beep and turn 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

7 - 20 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown
Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the
scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the
first unknown character and then an error beep sounds on the scanner.

*Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters
(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
(Disable)

ASCII / Character Set
The values in Table 7-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.
Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values

Prefix/Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

ASCII Character

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

RS-232 Interface 7 - 21

Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

ASCII Character

1012

$L

FF

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

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

‘

1040

/H

(

1041

/I

)

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Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

ASCII Character

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

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

1070

F

F

1071

G

G

RS-232 Interface 7 - 23

Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

ASCII Character

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

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

1100

+D

d

1101

+E

e

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Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

ASCII Character

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

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

Chapter 8 USB Interface
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with a USB host. The cradle connects
directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub. The USB host can power the cradle and recharge the scanner
battery, but this charging method has limitations. See Using the USB Interface to Supply Power on page 1-6.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).

* Indicates Default

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

Feature/Option

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Connecting a USB Interface
USB Series A Connector

Interface cable

Figure 8-1 USB Connection

The cradle connects with USB-capable hosts including:

• Desktop PCs and notebooks
• Apple™ Macintosh
• IBM SurePOS terminals
• Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:

• Windows® 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista
• Mac OS 8.5 and above
• IBM 4690 OS.
The cradle also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more
information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit http://www.symbol.com/usb.
To connect the cradle to a USB host:
1.

Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

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.

Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

5.

Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 8-5.

USB Interface

8-3

6.

On first installation when using Windows, the software displays a prompt to select or install the Human
Interface Device driver. To install the Human Interface Device driver provided by Windows, click Next through
all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation.

7.

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

8.

Connect an external power supply if desired.

NOTE

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 8-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.

NOTE

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

If problems occur, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2.

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USB Default Parameters
Table 8-1 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 8-5.
NOTE

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and
miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 8-1 USB Host Default Table

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type

HID Keyboard
Emulation

8-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

North American

8-6

USB Keystroke Delay

No Delay (0 msec)

8-8

USB Caps Lock Override

Disable

8-9

USB Ignore Unknown Characters

Enable

8-9

Emulate Keypad

Disable

8-10

USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Disable

8-10

Function Key Mapping

Disable

8-11

Simulated Caps Lock

Disable

8-11

Convert Case

No Case Conversion

8-12

USB Interface

USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
Select the desired USB device type.
NOTE

When changing USB Device Types, the scanner disconnects and reconnects as the cradle re-enumerates
on the USB bus.

*HID Keyboard Emulation

IBM Table Top USB

IBM Hand-Held USB

USB OPOS Handheld

8-5

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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 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

USB Interface

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued)

French Belgian Windows

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows (ASCII)

Brazilian-Portuguese Windows

8-7

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USB Keystroke Delay
This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase
the delay when hosts require slower data transmission.

*No Delay (0 msec)

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

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8-9

USB Caps Lock Override
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved
regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII)
keyboard type and can not be disabled.

Override Caps Lock Key
(Enable)

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key
(Disable)

USB Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When
Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown
character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
(Disable)

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Emulate Keypad
When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A is sent
as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break.”

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution
This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this replaces any FN 1
characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and a selected value. See FN1 Substitution Values on
page 5-15 to set the Key Category and Key Value.

Enable USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

*Disable USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

USB Interface 8 - 11

Function Key Mapping
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences (see Table 8-2 on page 8-13). When this
parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not
have a bold entry remain the same regardless of this parameter.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

Simulated Caps Lock
When enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock
state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

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Convert Case
When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to Lower Case

USB Interface 8 - 13

ASCII Character Set
Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values

Prefix/ Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

Keystroke

1000

%U

CTRL 2

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

CTRL H/ BACKSPACE1

1009

$I

CTRL I /HORIZONTAL TAB1

1010

$J

CTRL J

1011

$K

CTRL K

1012

$L

CTRL L

1013

$M

CTRL M/ENTER1

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

CTRL U

1022

$V

CTRL V

1023

$W

CTRL W

1024

$X

CTRL X

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

8 - 14 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

Keystroke

1025

$Y

CTRL Y

1026

$Z

CTRL Z

1027

%A

CTRL [/ESC1

1028

%B

CTRL \

1029

%C

CTRL ]

1030

%D

CTRL 6

1031

%E

CTRL -

1032

Space

Space

1033

/A

!

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

1050

2

2

1051

3

3

1052

4

4

1

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

USB Interface 8 - 15

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

Keystroke

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

>

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

1078

N

N

1079

O

O

1080

P

P

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the

“Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

8 - 16 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

Keystroke

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

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

1106

+J

j

1107

+K

k

1108

+L

l

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the

“Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

USB Interface 8 - 17

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix
Value

Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Character

Keystroke

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

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 the “Function Key Mapping” is
enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 8-3 USB ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys

Keystroke

2064

ALT 2

2065

ALT A

2066

ALT B

2067

ALT C

2068

ALT D

2069

ALT E

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

2083

ALT S

2084

ALT T

2085

ALT U

2086

ALT V

2087

ALT W

2088

ALT X

2089

ALT Y

2090

ALT Z

USB Interface 8 - 19

Table 8-4 USB GUI Key Character Set

GUI Key

Keystroke

3000

Right Control Key

3048

GUI 0

3049

GUI 1

3050

GUI 2

3051

GUI 3

3052

GUI 4

3053

GUI 5

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

3074

GUI J

3075

GUI K

3076

GUI L

3077

GUI M

3078

GUI N

3079

GUI O

3080

GUI P

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on
either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the
left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

8 - 20 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Table 8-4 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Key

Keystroke

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

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on
either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the
left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

Table 8-5 USB F Key Character Set

F Keys

Keystroke

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

5014

F14

5015

F15

USB Interface 8 - 21

Table 8-5 USB F Key Character Set (Continued)

F Keys

Keystroke

5016

F16

5017

F17

5018

F18

5019

F19

5020

F20

5021

F21

5022

F22

5023

F23

5024

F24

Table 8-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad

Keystroke

6042

*

6043

+

6044

undefined

6045

-

6046

.

6047

/

6048

0

6049

1

6050

2

6051

3

6052

4

6053

5

6054

6

6055

7

6056

8

6057

9

6058

Enter

6059

Num Lock

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Table 8-7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad

Keystroke

7001

Break

7002

Delete

7003

PgUp

7004

End

7005

Pg Dn

7006

Pause

7007

Scroll Lock

7008

Backspace

7009

Tab

7010

Print Screen

7011

Insert

7012

Home

7013

Enter

7014

Escape

7015

Up Arrow

7016

Down Arrow

7017

Left Arrow

7018

Right Arrow

Chapter 9 IBM 468X/469X Interface
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with an IBM 468X/469X host computer.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).

* Indicates Default

*Disable Convert to
Code 39

Feature/Option

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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host
This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host interface.

Interface cable
Host Port Connector

Figure 9-1 IBM Direct Connection

NOTE

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 9-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.

NOTE

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

1.

Connect the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

2.

Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).

3.

Connect an external power supply.

4.

Ensure all connections are secure.

5.

Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

6.

Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 9-4.

7.

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

The only required configuration is the port address. Most other scanner parameters are typically controlled
by the IBM system.

IBM 468X/469X Interface

IBM Default Parameters
Table 9-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)
provided in the parameter descriptions section beginning on page 9-4.
NOTE

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and
miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 9-1 IBM Host Default Table

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters

Port Address

None Selected

9-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39

Disable

9-4

9-3

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IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters
Port Address
Use this parameter to set the IBM 468X/469X port.
NOTE

Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner.

Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)

Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B)

Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17)

Convert Unknown to Code 39
Scan one of the following bar codes to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code
39.

Convert Unknown to Code 39 (Enable)

*Do Not Convert Unknown to Code 39 (Disable)

Chapter 10 123Scan
Introduction
123Scan is a Windows®-based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including Advanced Data
Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host, ensuring compatibility
between bar coded data and the host application without having to modify the host software. Scanners can be
programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by 123Scan. Save scanner
programming in a file for electronic distribution. 123Scan includes a help file.

Setting Up 123Scan
To communicate with the 123Scan program:
1.

Load 123Scan, included in the documentation CD-ROM, onto a host computer running Windows 98, Windows
2000, or Windows XP.

2.

Connect the scanner to the host computer using an RS-232 cable. See Connecting an RS-232 Interface on
page 7-2.

3.

Scan the following bar code to enable the 123Scan interface on the scanner. Refer to the 123Scan instructions
for programming the scanner.

123Scan Configuration

NOTE

Setting defaults unpairs the scanner with the cradle, and you must rescan the pairing bar code.

10 - 2 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Chapter 11 Symbologies
Introduction
This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features
for the scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.
The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 11-2 (also see Appendix
A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit
requirements, programming is not necessary. Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short bar code
sequences. To return all features to default values, scan the Default Parameters on page 5-4.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select the host type (see the specific host chapter) after the scanner emits
power-up beeps.

Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the
UPC-A check digit, scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1
Check Digit on page 11-12. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, indicating a
successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in sequence. See the
parameter description for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, re-scan the correct parameter.

11 - 2 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Symbology Default Parameters
Table 11-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar
code(s) provided in this chapter.
NOTE

See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and
miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 11-1 Symbology Default Table

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

UPC/EAN
UPC-A

Enable

11-5

UPC-E

Enable

11-5

UPC-E1

Disable

11-6

EAN-13/JAN 13

Enable

11-6

EAN-8/JAN 8

Enable

11-7

Bookland EAN

Disable

11-7

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)

Ignore Supplementals

11-8

User-Programmable Supplementals

11-11

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

7

11-12

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Enable

11-12

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Enable

11-12

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Enable

11-12

UPC-A Preamble

System Character

11-14

UPC-E Preamble

System Character

11-15

UPC-E1 Preamble

System Character

11-16

Convert UPC-E to A

Disable

11-17

Convert UPC-E1 to A

Disable

11-17

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend

Disable

11-18

Bookland ISBN Format

ISBN-10

11-19

UCC Coupon Extended Code

Disable

11-20

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Table 11-1 Symbology Default Table (Continued)

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Code 128
Code 128

Enable

11-21

UCC/EAN-128

Enable

11-22

ISBT 128

Enable

11-22

Code 39

Enable

11-23

Trioptic Code 39

Disable

11-23

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Disable

11-24

Code 32 Prefix

Disable

11-24

Set Length(s) for Code 39

2 to 55

11-25

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Disable

11-26

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Disable

11-26

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Disable

11-27

Code 93

Disable

11-28

Set Lengths for Code 93

4 to 55

11-28

Code 11

Disable

11-30

Set Lengths for Code 11

4 to 55

11-31

Code 11 Check Digit Verification

One Check Digit

11-32

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

Disable

11-33

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Enable

11-34

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

14

11-34

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

Disable

11-36

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Disable

11-36

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13

Disable

11-37

Discrete 2 of 5

Disable

11-37

Set Lengths for D 2 of 5

12

11-38

Code 39

Code 93

Code 11

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)

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Table 11-1 Symbology Default Table (Continued)

Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Codabar (NW - 7)
Codabar

Disable

11-39

Set Lengths for Codabar

5 to 55

11-40

CLSI Editing

Disable

11-41

NOTIS Editing

Disable

11-41

MSI

Disable

11-42

Set Lengths for MSI

1 to 55

11-43

MSI Check Digits

One

11-44

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

Disable

11-45

MSI Check Digit Algorithm

Mod 10/Mod 10

11-45

GS1 DataBar-14

Disable

11-46

GS1 DataBar Limited

Disable

11-46

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Disable

11-47

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

Disable

11-47

Redundancy Level

1

11-48

Security Levels

0

11-50

Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable

11-51

MSI

GS1 DataBar

Symbology - Specific Security Levels

Symbologies 11 - 5

UPC/EAN
Enable/Disable UPC-A
To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

Enable/Disable UPC-E
To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

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Enable/Disable UPC-E1
To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.
NOTE

UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.

Enable UPC-E1

*Disable UPC-E1
Enable/Disable EAN-13
To enable or disable EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable EAN-13/JAN-13

Disable EAN-13/JAN-13

Symbologies 11 - 7

Enable/Disable EAN-8
To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable EAN-8/JAN-8

Disable EAN-8/JAN-8

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Bookland EAN

*Disable Bookland EAN

NOTE

If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 11-19. Also select either Decode
UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental
Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 11-8..

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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN
13+2). The following options are available:
•

If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN
plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.

•

If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.

•

If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must
decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 11-12
before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.

•

If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13
bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a
supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN
Supplemental Redundancy on page 11-12 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no
supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.
•

Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

•

Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

NOTE

If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-7 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using Bookland
ISBN Format on page 11-19.

•

Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

•

Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

•

Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

•

Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed
previously.

•

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit
user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using Supplemental User-Programmable 1.

•

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of
two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using Supplemental User-Programmable 1
and Supplemental User-Programmable 2.

•

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any
prefix listed previously or the user-defined prefix set using Supplemental User-Programmable 1.

•

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with
any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using Supplemental
User-Programmable 1 and Supplemental User-Programmable 2.

•

Select Supplemental User-Programmable 1 to set a 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the
numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.

•

Select Supplemental User-Programmable 2 to set a second 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using
the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.
NOTE

To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental
characters.

Symbologies 11 - 9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

*Ignore UPC/EAN/JAN With Supplementals

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

Enable Smart Supplemental Mode

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2

Symbologies 11 - 11

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2

User-Programmable Supplementals
If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page
11-8, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the
numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second 3-digit
prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1

Supplemental User-Programmable 1

Supplemental User-Programmable 2

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UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a
symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to 30 times. 14 or above is
recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the
autodiscriminate option is selected. The default is set at 7.
Scan the following bar code to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix
D, Numeric Bar Codes. Use a leading zero for single digit numbers. In case of an error, or to change the selection,
scan Cancel on page D-3.

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar
code to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to
guarantee the integrity of the data.

UPC-A Check Digit

*Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Symbologies 11 - 13

UPC-E Check Digit

*Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

UPC-E1 Check Digit

*Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

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UPC-A Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are
three options for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device:

• Transmit System Character only.
• Transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA).
• No preamble transmitted.
Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

No Preamble
()

*System Character
( )

System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

Symbologies 11 - 15

UPC-E Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are
three options for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device:

• Transmit System Character only.
• Transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA).
• No preamble transmitted.
Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

No Preamble
()

*System Character
( )

System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

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UPC-E1 Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are
three options for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device:

• Transmit System Character only.
• Transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA).
• No preamble transmitted.
Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

No Preamble
()

*System Character
( )

System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

Symbologies 11 - 17

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
When enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After
conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble,
Check Digit).
When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
(Enable)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
(Disable)

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
When enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the
data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
(Enable)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
(Disable)

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EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in
format to EAN-13 symbols.
When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.

Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

*Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

Symbologies 11 - 19

Bookland ISBN Format
If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-7, select one of the following
formats for Bookland data:

• Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with
the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered
Bookland in this mode.

• Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in
13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.

*Bookland ISBN-10

Bookland ISBN-13

NOTE

For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
on page 11-7, then select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN
Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on
page 11-8.

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UCC Coupon Extended Code
When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with
digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all
types of Coupon Codes.

Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code

*Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code

NOTE

Use the Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the
EAN128 (right half) of a coupon code.

Symbologies 11 - 21

Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128
To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 128

Disable Code 128

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128
To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UCC/EAN-128

Disable UCC/EAN-128

Enable/Disable ISBT 128
To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable ISBT 128

Disable ISBT 128

Symbologies 11 - 23

Code 39
Enable/Disable Code 39
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39
Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols
always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Trioptic Code 39

*Disable Trioptic Code 39

NOTE

Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below
to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
NOTE

Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Convert Code 39 to Code 32
(Enable)

*Do Not Convert Code 39 to Code 32
(Disable)

Code 32 Prefix
Scan the appropriate bar code to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.
NOTE

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Enable Code 32 Prefix

*Disable Code 32 Prefix

Symbologies 11 - 25

Set Lengths for Code 39
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
NOTE

When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, the single digit number
must always be preceded by a leading zero.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing a
selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 39 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39
- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change
the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 39 - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner capability.

Code 39 - Any Length

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Code 39 Check Digit Verification
When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data
complies with a specified check digit algorithm. Only those Code 39 symbols that include a modulo 43 check digit
are decoded when this feature is enabled. This feature should only be enabled if the Code 39 symbols contain a
Modulo 43 check digit.

Enable Code 39 Check Digit

*Disable Code 39 Check Digit
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
(Disable)

NOTE

Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Symbologies 11 - 27

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 that pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable
or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
See Table 6-2 on page 6-14 and for the mapping of Code 39 characters to ASCII values.

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

NOTE

Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

NOTE

Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and is described in the ASCII Character
Set table for the appropriate interface. For keyboard wedge host conversion, see Table 6-2 on page 6-14.
For RS-232 host conversion, see Table 7-4 on page 7-20. For USB host conversion, see Table 8-2 on
page 8-13.

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Code 93
Enable/Disable Code 93
To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 93

*Disable Code 93
Set Lengths for Code 93
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing a
selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

Symbologies 11 - 29

Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93
- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.

Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change
the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 93 - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner’s capability.

Code 93 - Any Length

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Code 11
Code 11
To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 11

*Disable Code 11

Symbologies 11 - 31

Set Lengths for Code 11
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing a
selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 11 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.

Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change
the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 11 - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner capability.

Code 11 - Any Length

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Code 11 Check Digit Verification
This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with
the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The
options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in the Code
11 symbols.

Disable

*

One Check Digit

Two Check Digits

Symbologies 11 - 33

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits
This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).

Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
(Disable)

NOTE

Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5
length from the following pages.

*Enable Interleaved 2 of 5

Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected
length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only I 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.
In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.

I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

Symbologies 11 - 35

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range.
Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner capability.
NOTE

Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the
code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To
prevent this from happening, select specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete
Lengths) for I 2 of 5 applications.

I 2 of 5 - Any Length

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I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify that the data complies
with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC)
check digit algorithm.

*Disable

USS Check Digit

OPCC Check Digit

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
(Disable)

Symbologies 11 - 37

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to
accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13
check digit.
Scanning a single bar code below, Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable), accomplishes this function.

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(Enable)

*Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(Disable)

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5
To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Discrete 2 of 5

*Disable Discrete 2 of 5

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing a
selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.

D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range.
Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner capability.
NOTE

Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of
the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code.
To prevent this from happening, select specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete
Lengths) for D 2 of 5 applications.

D 2 of 5 - Any Length

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Codabar (NW - 7)
Enable/Disable Codabar
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Codabar

*Disable Codabar

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Set Lengths for Codabar
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing a
selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Codabar - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to decode only those Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar
- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.

Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change
the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Codabar - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner capability.

Codabar - Any Length

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CLSI Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth
characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
NOTE

Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.

Enable CLSI Editing

*Disable CLSI Editing
NOTIS Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this
feature if the host system requires this data format.

Enable NOTIS Editing

*Disable NOTIS Editing

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MSI
Enable/Disable MSI
To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable MSI

*Disable MSI

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Set Lengths for MSI
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for MSI may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing a selected
length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only MSI symbols with 14 characters, scan MSI - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. In case
of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

MSI - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing either
of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only those MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select MSI - Two Discrete
Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page
D-3.

MSI - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length
range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range. Then
scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the selection,
scan Cancel on page D-3.

MSI - Length Within Range

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Set Lengths for MSI (continued)
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within
the scanner capability.
NOTE

Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the
code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To
prevent this from happening, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete
Lengths) for MSI applications.

MSI - Any Length

MSI Check Digits
With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is
optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the
bar code below.
See MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 11-45 for the selection of second digit algorithms.

*One MSI Check Digit

Two MSI Check Digits

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Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
(Disable)

MSI Check Digit Algorithm
Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below
corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit.

MOD 10/MOD 11

*MOD 10/MOD 10

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GS1 DataBar
The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Expanded, and GS1 DataBar Limited. The limited
and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each
variant of GS1 DataBar.

GS1 DataBar-14

Enable GS1 DataBar-14

*Disable GS1 DataBar-14
GS1 DataBar Limited

Enable GS1 DataBar Limited

*Disable GS1 DataBar Limited

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GS1 DataBar Expanded

Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded

*Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a
composite symbol. When this conversion is enabled, GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols
encoding a single zero as the first digit have the leading '010' stripped and the bar code reported as EAN-13.
Bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros have the leading '0100' stripped and the bar code
reported as UPC-A. The UPC-A Preamble parameter to transmit the system character and country code applies to
converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped.

Enable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

*Disable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

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Redundancy Level
The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for lower quality bar codes.
As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.

Redundancy Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:
Code Type

Code Length

Codabar

8 characters or less

MSI

4 characters or less

D 2 of 5

8 characters or less

I 2 of 5

8 characters or less

*Redundancy Level 1

Redundancy Level 2
All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

Redundancy Level 2

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Redundancy Level 3
Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes
must be read three times:
Code Type

Code Length

MSI Plessey

4 characters or less

D 2 of 5

8 characters or less

I 2 of 5

8 characters or less

Codabar

8 characters or less

Redundancy Level 3

Redundancy Level 4
All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

Redundancy Level 4

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Security Level
The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Select higher security levels for lower
quality bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner decode speed, so be sure to
choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

Security Level 0
This default setting allows the scanner to operate fastest, while providing sufficient security in decoding “in-spec”
UPC/EAN bar codes.

*Security Level 0
Security Level 1
As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to misdecodes before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8).
If the scanner is misdecoding poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are limited to these characters, select
this security level.

Security Level 1

Security Level 2
If the scanner is misdecoding poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7,
and 8, select this security level.

Security Level 2

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Security Level 3
If the scanner is still misdecoding, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme
measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selecting this level of security can significantly
impair the decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar
codes.

Security Level 3

Bi-directional Redundancy
Use Bi-directional Redundancy for added security for linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code
must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode.

Enable Bi-directional Redundancy

*Disable Bi-directional Redundancy

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Chapter 12 Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Scan
data can be edited to suit particular requirements.
ADF can be implemented through scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 12-5, or by
installing the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 10, 123Scan) which allows the digital imager scanner to be setup and
programmed with Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules.
Avoid using ADF formatting with bar codes containing more than 60 characters. To add a prefix or suffix value for
such bar codes, use Add Prefix/Suffix setting. Using ADF with longer bar codes transmits the bar code in segments
of length 252 or less (depending on the host selected), and applies the rule to each segment

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions
In ADF, data is customized through rules. These rules perform detailed actions when the data meets certain
criteria. One rule may consist of single or multiple criteria applied to single or multiple actions.
For instance, a data formatting rule could be the following:
Criteria:

When scan data is Code 39, length 12, and data at the start position is
the string “129”,

Actions:

pad all sends with zeros to length 8,
send all data up to X,
send a space.

If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299. If a Code 39
bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met.
The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.

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Using ADF Bar Codes
When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning.
To program each data formatting rule:

• Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 12-5.
• Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128), code
length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits “129”). These options are described in
Criteria on page 12-8.

• Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule specify how to format
the data for transmission. These options are described in ADF Bar Code Menu Example on page 12-2.

• Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 12-5. This places the rule in the “top” position in the
rule buffer.

• Some special-purpose bar codes can be useful to correct errors during this process:
Erase Criteria and Start Again, Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, etc.
Criteria, actions, and entire rules may be erased by scanning the appropriate bar code (see page 12-6).
Beeper Definitions on page 2-1 guide through the programming steps.

ADF Bar Code Menu Example
This section provides an example of how ADF rules are entered and used for scan data.
An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and destination code into their
own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the
manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format:
MMMMMPPPPPDD
Where:

M = Manufacturer ID
P = Part Number
D = Destination Code

The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID , part number
, and destination code . At this center the UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.
The following rules need to be entered:
When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the manufacturer ID key , send the next 5 characters, send the part number key , send the next 2 characters, send the
destination code key .
When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the manufacturer ID key .
To enter these rules, follow the steps below:

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Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule
Step

Bar Code

On Page

Beep Indication

1

Begin New Rule

12-5

High High

2

Code 128

12-8

High High

3

Send next 5 characters

12-22

High High

4

Send 

12-44

High High

5

Send next 5 characters

12-22

High High

6

Send 

12-44

High High

7

Send next 2 characters

12-21

High High

8

Send 

12-42

High High

9

Save Rule

12-5

High Low High Low

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule
Step

Bar Code

On Page

Beep Indication

1

Begin New Rule

12-5

High High

2

UPC/EAN

12-9

High High

3

Send all remaining data

12-21

High High

4

Send 

12-44

High High

5

Save Rule

12-5

High Low High Low

To correct any errors made while entering this rule, scan the Quit Entering Rules bar code on page 12-6. If the rule
is already saved, scan the Erase Previously Saved Rule bar code on page 12-6.

Alternate Rule Sets
ADF rules may be grouped into one of four alternate sets which can be turned on and off when needed. This is
useful to format the same message in different ways. For example, a Code 128 bar code contains the following
information:
Class (2 digits), Stock Number (8) digits, Price (5 digits)
The bar code might look like this:
245671243701500
where:
Class = 24
Stock Number = 56712437
Price = 01500
Ordinarily, data is sent as follows:
24 (class key)
56712437 (stock key)
01500 (enter key)
But, when there is a sale, send only the following:
24 (class key)
56712437 (stock key)

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and the cashier will key the price manually.
To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as:
Scan Rule Belongs to Set 1. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class
key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.
The “sale” rule may look like this:
Scan Rule Belongs to Set 2. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class
key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key.
To switch between the two sets of rules, a “switching rule” must be programmed. This rule specifies what type of
bar code must be scanned to switch between the rule sets. For example, in the case of the “sale” rule above, the
rule programmer wants the cashier to scan the bar code “M” before a sale. To do this, a rule can be entered as
follows:
When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “M”, select rule set number 1.
Another rule could be programmed to switch back.
When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “N”, turn off rule set number 1.
The switching back to normal rules can also be done in the “sale” rule. For example, the rule may look like this:
When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8
characters, send the stock key, turn off rule set 1.
For optimal results, scan the Disable All Rule Sets bar code on page 12-7 after programming a rule belonging to an
alternate rule set.
In addition to enabling and disabling rule sets within the rules, enable or disable them by scanning the appropriate
bar codes on page 12-7.

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)
The order of programming individual rules is important.The most general rule should be programmed first.
All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If
three rules have been created, the list would be configured as follows:
Third Rule
Second Rule
First Rule
When data is scanned, the rules list is checked from top to bottom to determine if the criteria matches (and
therefore, if the actions should occur). Input is modified into the data format specified by the first matching set of
criteria it finds. Be sure to program the most general rule last.
For example, if the THIRD rule states:
When scanning a bar code of any length, send all data, then send the ENTER key.
And the SECOND rule states:
When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key,
then send all remaining data.
If a Code 128 bar code of length 12 were scanned, the THIRD rule would be in effect. The SECOND rule would
appear to not function.

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Note also that ADF rules are actually created when using the standard data editing functions. Scan options are
entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also applies to them. For the digital imager scanner, this
applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format.
These rules reside in the same “rule list” as ADF Rules, so the order of their creation is also important.

Default Rules
Every unit has a default rule to send all scan data. Units with custom software may have one or more default rules
burned in. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. Default rules can be
disabled by entering the following general rule in the user programmable buffer:
When receiving scan data, send all data.
Since this rule always applies, ADF will never go into the default rules.

Special Commands
Pause Duration
This parameter, along with the Send Pause parameter on page 12-25, allows a pause to be inserted in the data
transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second
intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “0” and “5” inserts a 0.5 second
delay. See Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page
D-3.

Pause Duration

Begin New Rule
Scan the bar code below to start entering a new rule
.

Begin New Rule

Save Rule
Scan the bar code below to save the rule.

Save Rule

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Erase
Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.

Erase Criteria And Start Again

Erase Actions And Start Again

Erase Previously Saved Rule

Erase All Rules

Quit Entering Rules
Scan the bar code below to quit entering rules.

Quit Entering Rules

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Disable Rule Set
Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.

Disable Rule Set 1

Disable Rule Set 2

Disable Rule Set 3

Disable Rule Set 4

Disable All Rule Sets

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Criteria
Code Types
Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in succession, prior to
selecting other criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.

Code 39

Codabar

GS1 DataBar-14

GS1 DataBar Limited

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Code 128

D 2 OF 5

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Code Types (continued)

IATA 2 OF 5

I 2 OF 5

Code 93

UPC-A

UPC-E

EAN-8

EAN-13

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Code Types (continued)

MSI

UCC/EAN 128

UPC-E1

Bookland EAN

Trioptic Code 39

Code 11

ISBT 128

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Code Types (continued)

ISBT 128

Coupon Code

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Code Lengths
Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Do not select any code length to select code
types of any length.
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length
per rule only.

1 Character

2 Characters

3 Characters

4 Characters

5 Characters

6 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

7 Characters

8 Characters

9 Characters

10 Characters

11 Characters

12 Characters

13 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

14 Characters

15 Characters

16 Characters

17 Characters

18 Characters

19 Characters

20 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

21 Characters

22 Characters

23 Characters

24 Characters

25 Characters

26 Characters

27 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

28 Characters

29 Characters

30 Characters

Message Containing A Specific Data String
Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or
contains a specific character or data string.
There are 4 features:

• Specific String at Start
• Specific String, Any Location
• Any Message OK
• Rule Belongs to Set

Specific String at Start
Scan the bar code below, then scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of
8) in the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.
After scanning the following bar code:
1.

Enter a string using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.

2.

Scan End of Message bar code on page 12-95.

Specific String At Start

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Specific String, Any Location
Scan the bar code below, then, using the Numeric Keypad on page 12-18, scan a two-digit number representing
the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary). Then scan the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8)
on the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86, followed by the End of Message bar code on page 12-95.
After scanning the following bar code:
1.

Enter a location using the Numeric Keypad on page 12-18.

2.

Enter a string using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.

3.

Scan End of Message bar code on page 12-95.

Specific String Any Location

Any Message OK
By not scanning any bar code, all selected code types are formatted, regardless of information contained.

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Numeric Keypad
Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Numeric Keypad (continued)

7

8

9

Cancel

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Rule Belongs To Set
Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page 12-3 for more
information about rule sets.
Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.

Rule Belongs To Set 1

Rule Belongs To Set 2

Rule Belongs To Set 3

Rule Belongs To Set 4

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Actions
Select how to format the data for transmission.

Send Data
Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on
page 12-86, or send the next X characters. Note that only bar codes for Send Next 1 to 20 appear here, and can
be scanned multiple times to send values greater then 20. For instance, to send the next 28 characters, scan Send
Next 20 Characters, then Send Next 8 Characters.

Send Data Up To Character

Send All Data That Remains

Send Next Character

Send Next 2 Characters

Send Next 3 Characters

Send Next 4 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

Send Next 5 Characters

Send Next 6 Characters

Send Next 7 Characters

Send Next 8 Characters

Send Next 9 Characters

Send Next 10 Characters

Send Next 11 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

Send Next 12 Characters

Send Next 13 Characters

Send Next 14 Characters

Send Next 15 Characters

Send Next 16 Characters

Send Next 17 Characters

Send Next 18 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

Send Next 19 Characters

Send Next 20 Characters

Setup Field(s)
Table 12-1 Setup Field(s) Definitions

Parameter

Description

Page

Move Cursor

12-25

Move Cursor To a Character

Scan the Move Cursor To Character on page 12-25, then any
printable ASCII character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page
12-86. When this is used, the cursor moves to the position after the
matching character. If the character is not there, the rule fails and
ADF tries the next rule.

Move Cursor to Start of Data

Scan this bar code to move cursor to the beginning of the data.

12-25
12-25

Move Cursor Past a Character

This parameter moves the cursor past all sequential occurrences of a
selected character. For example, if the selected character is ‘A’, then
the cursor moves past ‘A’, ‘AA’, ‘AAA’, etc. Scan the Move Cursor Past
Character on page 12-25, then select a character from the
Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86. If the character is not there,
the cursor does not move (i.e., has no effect).

Skip Ahead “N” Characters

Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions ahead
to move the cursor.

12-26

Skip Back “N” Characters

Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions back
to move the cursor.

12-28
12-28

Send Preset Value

Send Values 1 through 6 by scanning the appropriate bar code.
These values must be set using the prefix/suffix values in Table 7-4
on page 7-20.
Value 1 = Scan Suffix
Value 2 = Scan Prefix
Values 3-6 are not applicable

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Move Cursor
Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning
a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.
NOTE

If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.

Move Cursor To Character

Move Cursor To Start

Move Cursor Past Character

Send Pause
Scan the bar code below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. The length of this pause is controlled by the
value of the Pause Duration parameter.

Send Pause

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Skip Ahead
Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters.

Skip Ahead 1 Character

Skip Ahead 2 Characters

Skip Ahead 3 Characters

Skip Ahead 4 Characters

Skip Ahead 5 Characters

Skip Ahead 6 Characters

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Skip Ahead (continued)

Skip Ahead 7 Characters

Skip Ahead 8 Characters

Skip Ahead 9 Characters

Skip Ahead 10 Characters

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Skip Back
Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.

Skip Back 1 Character

Skip Back 2 Characters

Skip Back 3 Characters

Skip Back 4 Characters

Skip Back 5 Characters

Skip Back 6 Characters

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Skip Back (continued)

Skip Back 7 Characters

Skip Back 8 Characters

Skip Back 9 Characters

Skip Back 10 Characters

Send Preset Value
Use these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan Prefix and Scan Suffix bar
codes on page 5-12.

Send Prefix

Send Suffix

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Modify Data
Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule.
Programming pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, adds three
zeros to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding. These options do not apply to the Send
Keystroke or Send Preset Value options.

Remove All Spaces
To remove all spaces in the send commands that follow, scan the bar code below.

Remove All Spaces

Crunch All Spaces
To leave one space between words, scan the bar code below. This also removes all leading and trailing spaces.

Crunch All Spaces

Stop Space Removal
Scan the bar code below to disable space removal.

Stop Space Removal

Remove Leading Zeros
Scan the bar code below to remove all leading zeros.

Remove Leading Zeros

Stop Zero Removal
Scan the bar code below to disable the removal of zeros.

Stop Zero Removal

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Pad Data with Spaces
To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by
Send commands.

Pad Spaces To Length 1

Pad Spaces To Length 2

Pad Spaces To Length 3

Pad Spaces To Length 4

Pad Spaces To Length 5

Pad Spaces To Length 6

Pad Spaces To Length 7

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 8

Pad Spaces To Length 9

Pad Spaces To Length 10

Pad Spaces To Length 11

Pad Spaces To Length 12

Pad Spaces To Length 13

Pad Spaces To Length 14

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 33

Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 15

Pad Spaces To Length 16

Pad Spaces To Length 17

Pad Spaces To Length 18

Pad Spaces To Length 19

Pad Spaces To Length 20

Pad Spaces To Length 21

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 22

Pad Spaces To Length 23

Pad Spaces To Length 24

Pad Spaces To Length 25

Pad Spaces To Length 26

Pad Spaces To Length 27

Pad Spaces To Length 28

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 35

Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 29

Pad Spaces To Length 30

Stop Pad Spaces

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Pad Data with Zeros
To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by
Send commands.

Pad Zeros To Length 1

Pad Zeros To Length 2

Pad Zeros To Length 3

Pad Zeros To Length 4

Pad Zeros To Length 5

Pad Zeros To Length 6

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 37

Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 7

Pad Zeros To Length 8

Pad Zeros To Length 9

Pad Zeros To Length 10

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Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 11

Pad Zeros To Length 12

Pad Zeros To Length 13

Pad Zeros To Length 14

Pad Zeros To Length 15

Pad Zeros To Length 16

Pad Zeros To Length 17

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 39

Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 18

Pad Zeros To Length 19

Pad Zeros To Length 20

Pad Zeros To Length 21

Pad Zeros To Length 22

Pad Zeros To Length 23

Pad Zeros To Length 24

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Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 25

Pad Zeros To Length 26

Pad Zeros To Length 27

Pad Zeros To Length 28

Pad Zeros To Length 29

Pad Zeros To Length 30

Stop Pad Zeros

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 41

Beeps
Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule.

Beep Once

Beep Twice

Beep Three Times

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Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)
Control Characters
Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke to send

Send Control 2

Send Control A

Send Control B

Send Control C

Send Control D

Send Control E

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 43

Control Characters (continued)

Send Control F

Send Control G

Send Control H

Send Control I

Send Control J

Send Control K

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control L

Send Control M

Send Control N

Send Control O

Send Control P

Send Control Q

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 45

Control Characters (continued)

Send Control R

Send Control S

Send Control T

Send Control U

Send Control V

Send Control W

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control X

Send Control Y

Send Control Z

Send Control [

Send Control \

Send Control ]

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 47

Control Characters (continued)

Send Control 6

Send Control -

Keyboard Characters
Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters to send.

Send Space

Send !

Send “

Send #

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send $

Send %

Send &

Send ‘

Send (

Send )

Send *

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 49

Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send +

Send ,

Send -

Send .

Send /

Send 0

Send 1

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send 2

Send 3

Send 4

Send 5

Send 6

Send 7

Send 8

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 51

Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send 9

Send :

Send ;

Send <

Send =

Send >

Send ?

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send @

Send A

Send B

Send C

Send D

Send E

Send F

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 53

Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send G

Send H

Send I

Send J

Send K

Send L

Send M

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send N

Send O

Send P

Send Q

Send R

Send S

Send T

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 55

Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send U

Send V

Send W

Send X

Send Y

Send Z

Send [

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send \

Send ]

Send ^

Send _

Send `

Send a

Send b

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 57

Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send c

Send d

Send e

Send f

Send g

Send h

Send i

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send j

Send k

Send l

Send m

Send n

Send o

Send p

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 59

Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send q

Send r

Send s

Send t

Send u

Send v

Send w

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send x

Send y

Send z

Send {

Send |

Send }

Send ~

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 61

Send ALT Characters

Send Alt 2

Send Alt A

Send Alt B

Send Alt C

Send Alt D

Send Alt E

Send Alt F

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt G

Send Alt H

Send Alt I

Send Alt J

Send Alt K

Send Alt L

Send Alt M

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 63

Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt N

Send Alt O

Send Alt P

Send Alt Q

Send Alt R

Send Alt S

Send Alt T

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt U

Send Alt V

Send Alt W

Send Alt X

Send Alt Y

Send Alt Z

Send Alt [

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 65

Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt \

Send Alt ]

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Send Keypad Characters

Send Keypad *

Send Keypad +

Send Keypad -

Send Keypad .

Send Keypad /

Send Keypad 0

Send Keypad 1

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 67

Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Keypad 2

Send Keypad 3

Send Keypad 4

Send Keypad 5

Send Keypad 6

Send Keypad 7

Send Keypad 8

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Keypad 9

Send Keypad Enter

Send Keypad Numlock

Send Break Key

Send Delete Key

Send Page Up Key

Send End Key

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 69

Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Page Down Key

Send Pause Key

Send Scroll Lock Key

Send Backspace Key

Send Tab Key

Send Print Screen Key

Send Insert Key

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Home Key

Send Enter Key

Send Escape Key

Send Up Arrow Key

Send Down Arrow Key

Send Left Arrow Key

Send Right Arrow Key

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 71

Send Function Key

Send F1 Key

Send F2 Key

Send F3 Key

Send F4 Key

Send F5 Key

Send F6 Key

Send F7 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send F8 Key

Send F9 Key

Send F10 Key

Send F11 Key

Send F12 Key

Send F13 Key

Send F14 Key

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 73

Send Function Key (continued)

Send F15 Key

Send F16 Key

Send F17 Key

Send F18 Key

Send F19 Key

Send F20 Key

Send F21 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send F22 Key

Send F23 Key

Send F24 Key

Send PF1 Key

Send PF2 Key

Send PF3 Key

Send PF4 Key

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 75

Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF5 Key

Send PF6 Key

Send PF7 Key

Send PF8 Key

Send PF9 Key

Send PF10 Key

Send PF11 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF12 Key

Send PF13 Key

Send PF14 Key

Send PF15 Key

Send PF16 Key

Send PF17 Key

Send PF18 Key

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 77

Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF19 Key

Send PF20 Key

Send PF21 Key

Send PF22 Key

Send PF23 Key

Send PF24 Key

Send PF25 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF26 Key

Send PF27 Key

Send PF28 Key

Send PF29 Key

Send PF30 Key

Send Right Control Key
The “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key.

Send Right Control Key

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 79

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters
The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions will tap the specified key while holding the System
Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key is dependant upon
the attached system:

Send GUI 0

Send GUI 1

Send GUI 2

Send GUI 3

Send GUI 4

Send GUI 5

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI 6

Send GUI 7

Send GUI 8

Send GUI 9

Send GUI A

Send GUI B

Send GUI C

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 81

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI D

Send GUI E

Send GUI F

Send GUI G

Send GUI H

Send GUI I

Send GUI J

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI K

Send GUI L

Send GUI M

Send GUI N

Send GUI O

Send GUI P

Send GUI Q

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 83

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI R

Send GUI S

Send GUI T

Send GUI U

Send GUI V

Send GUI W

Send GUI X

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI Y

Send GUI Z

Turn On/Off Rule Sets
Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.

Turn On Rule Set 1

Turn On Rule Set 2

Turn On Rule Set 3

Turn On Rule Set 4

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 85

Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued)
Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.

Turn Off Rule Set 1

Turn Off Rule Set 2

Turn Off Rule Set 3

Turn Off Rule Set 4

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Alphanumeric Keyboard

Space

#

$

%

*

+

(Dash)

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 87

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

.

,

/

!

“

&

‘

(

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

)

:

;

<

=

>

?

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 89

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

@

[

\

]

^

_
(Underscore)

`

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
NOTENumeric bar codes below should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

0

1

2

3

4

5

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 91

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

6

7

8

9

A

B

C

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 93

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 95

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

Y

Z

Cancel

End of Message

a

b

c

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 97

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

k

l

m

n

o

p

q

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

r

s

t

u

v

w

x

Advanced Data Formatting 12 - 99

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

y

z

{

|

}

~

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Appendix A Standard Default Parameters

Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Radio Communications
Bluetooth Host (Host Type)

Cradle Host

4-5

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Scanner name and serial
number

4-7

Discoverable Mode

General

4-7

Country Keyboard Types (Country Code)

North American

4-9

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

No Delay (0 msec)

4-11

CAPS Lock Override

Disable

4-11

Ignore Unknown Characters

Enable

4-12

Emulate Keypad

Disable

4-12

Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Disable

4-13

Function Key Mapping

Disable

4-13

Simulated Caps Lock

Disable

4-14

Convert Case

No Case Conversion

4-14

Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Disable

4-15

Reconnect Attempt Interval

30 sec

4-16

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation
(HID Slave) Mode

On Bar Code Data

4-18

Modes of Operation (Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point)

Point-to-Point

4-20

1

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Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

Enable

4-21

Pairing Modes

Unlocked

4-22

Pairing on Contacts

Disable

4-23

Connection Maintenance Interval

15 min

4-24

Authentication

Disable

4-27

Pin Code

Static

4-28

Encryption

Disable

4-29

Default Parameters

Restore Defaults

5-4

Beeper Tone

Medium

5-5

Beeper Volume

High

5-6

Laser On Time

3.0 sec

5-7

Beep After Good Decode

Enable

5-7

Trigger Mode

Level

5-8

Aim Duration

0.0 sec

5-9

Beep on Insertion

Enable

5-9

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode

1 Second

5-10

Transmit Code ID Character

None

5-11

Scan Angle

Normal Angle

5-11

Prefix Value

7013 

5-12

Suffix Value

7013 

5-12

Scan Data Transmission Format

Data As Is

5-13

FN1 Substitution Values

Set FN1 Substitution Value

5-15

Transmit “No Read” Message

Disable No Read

5-15

Synapse Interface

Standard Synapse
Connection

5-16

Batch Mode

Normal (Do Not Batch Data)

5-17

User Preferences

Report Scanner Version
1User

5-19

selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Standard Default Parameters

Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Report Scan Engine Version

5-19

Report MIMIC Version

5-19

Report Synapse Cable

5-19

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Type

IBM PC/AT& IBM PC
Compatibles1

6-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

North American

6-5

Ignore Unknown Characters

Enable

6-7

Keystroke Delay

0 msec (No Delay)

6-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay

Disable

6-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

Disable

6-8

Caps Lock On

Disable

6-9

Caps Lock Override

Disable

6-9

Convert Wedge Data

Do Not Convert Wedge Data

6-10

Function Key Mapping

Disable

6-10

FN1 Substitution

Disable

6-11

Send Make and Break

Send Make and Break Scan
Codes

6-11

RS-232 Host Types

Standard RS-2321

7-6

Baud Rate

9600

7-7

Parity

None

7-9

Check Receive Errors

Enable

7-10

Stop Bit Select

1 Stop Bit

7-11

Data Bits

8-Bit

7-11

Hardware Handshaking

None

7-12

Software Handshaking

None

7-14

Host Serial Response Time-out

Minimum: 2 Sec

7-16

RS-232 Host Parameters

1

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Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

RTS Line State

Host: Low RTS

7-17

Beep on 

Disable

7-17

Intercharacter Delay

Minimum: 0 msec

7-18

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

Normal Operation

7-19

Ignore Unknown Characters

Send Bar Code

7-20

USB Device Type

HID Keyboard Emulation

8-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

North American

8-6

USB Keystroke Delay

No Delay (0 msec)

8-8

USB CAPS Lock Override

Disable

8-9

USB Ignore Unknown Characters

Enable

8-9

Emulate Keypad

Disable

8-10

USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Disable

8-10

Function Key Mapping

Disable

8-11

Simulated Caps Lock

Disable

8-11

Convert Case

No Case Conversion

8-12

Port Address

None Selected

9-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39

Disable

9-4

None1

10-1

UPC-A

Enable

11-5

UPC-E

Enable

11-5

UPC-E1

Disable

11-6

EAN-13/JAN 13

Enable

11-6

EAN-8/JAN 8

Enable

11-7

Bookland EAN

Disable

11-7

USB Host Parameters

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters

123Scan Configuration Tool
123Scan Configuration
UPC/EAN

1

User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Standard Default Parameters

Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)

Default
Ignore Supplementals

User-Programmable Supplementals

Page
Number
11-8
11-11

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

7

11-12

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Enable

11-12

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Enable

11-12

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Enable

11-12

UPC-A Preamble

System Character

11-14

UPC-E Preamble

System Character

11-15

UPC-E1 Preamble

System Character

11-16

Convert UPC-E to A

Disable

11-17

Convert UPC-E1 to A

Disable

11-17

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend

Disable

11-18

Bookland ISBN Format

10

11-19

UCC Coupon Extended Code

Disable

11-20

Code 128

Enable

11-21

UCC/EAN-128

Enable

11-22

ISBT 128

Enable

11-22

Code 39

Enable

11-23

Trioptic Code 39

Disable

11-23

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Disable

11-24

Code 32 Prefix

Disable

11-24

Set Length(s) for Code 39

2 to 55

11-25

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Disable

11-26

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Disable

11-26

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Disable

11-27

Code 128

Code 39

1

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Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

Code 93
Code 93

Disable

11-28

Set Lengths for Code 93

4 to 55

11-28

Code 11

Disable

11-30

Set Lengths for Code 11

4 to 55

11-31

Code 11 Check Digit Verification

One Check Digit

11-32

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

Disable

11-33

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Enable

11-34

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

14

11-34

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

Disable

11-36

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Disable

11-36

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13

Disable

11-37

Discrete 2 of 5

Disable

11-37

Set Lengths for D 2 of 5

12

11-38

Codabar

Disable

11-39

Set Lengths for Codabar

5 to 55

11-40

CLSI Editing

Disable

11-41

NOTIS Editing

Disable

11-41

MSI

Disable

11-42

Set Lengths for MSI

1 to 55

11-43

MSI Check Digits

One

11-44

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

Disable

11-45

MSI Check Digit Algorithm

Mod 10/Mod 10

11-45

Code 11

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)

Codabar (NW - 7)

MSI

1User

selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Standard Default Parameters

Table A-1

Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter

Default

Page
Number

GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar-14

Disable

11-46

GS1 DataBar Limited

Disable

11-46

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Disable

11-47

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

Disable

11-47

Redundancy Level

1

11-48

Security Levels

0

11-50

Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable

11-51

Symbology - Specific Security Levels

1

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Appendix B Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers
Table B-1

Symbol Code Characters

Code Character

Code Type

A

UPC/EAN

B

Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32

C

Codabar

D

Code 128, ISBT 128

E

Code 93

F

Interleaved 2 of 5

G

Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA

H

Code 11

J

MSI

K

UCC/EAN-128

L

Bookland EAN

M

Trioptic Code 39

R

GS1 DataBar Family

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AIM Code Identifiers
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:
]
c
m

Table B-2

=
=
=

Flag Character (ASCII 93)
Code Character (see Table B-2)
Modifier Character (see Table B-3)

Aim Code Characters

Code Character

Code Type

A

Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32

C

Code 128 (all variants)

E

UPC/EAN

e

GS1 DataBar Family

F

Codabar

G

Code 93

H

Code 11

I

Interleaved 2 of 5

M

MSI

S

Discrete 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5

X

Code 39 Trioptic, Bookland EAN

Programming Reference

The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3.
Table B-3 Modifier Characters

Code Type
Code 39

Option Value

Option

0

No check character or Full ASCII processing.

1

Reader has checked one check character.

3

Reader has checked and stripped check character.

4

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.

5

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked one check character.

7

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked and stripped check character.

Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW,
is transmitted as ]A7AIMID where 7 = (3+4).
Trioptic
Code 39

0

No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Code 128

0

Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol
position.

1

Function code 1 in first symbol character position.

2

Function code 1 in second symbol character position.

Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356.

Example: ACode (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 characterFNC1 in
the first position, AIMID is transmitted as ]C1AIMID.
I 2 of 5

0

No check digit processing.

1

Reader has validated check digit.

3

Reader has validated and stripped check digit.

Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as
]I04123.
Codabar

0

Standard Codabar.

1

ABC Codabar.

3

Reader has stripped check digit before transmission.

Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as
]F04123
Code 93

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as
]G0012345678905.

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Table B-3 Modifier Characters (Continued)

Code Type
MSI

Option Value

Option

0

Check digits are sent.

1

No check digit is sent.

Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is
transmitted as ]M14123.
D 2 of 5

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123
UPC/EAN

0

Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which
is 13 digits for UPC-A, UPC-E, and EAN-13 (not
including supplemental data).

1

Two-digit supplement data only.

2

Five-digit supplement data only.

3

Combined data packet comprising 13 digits from a
UPC-A, UPC-E, or EAN-13 symbol and 2 or 5 digits from
a supplemental symbol.

4

EAN-8 data packet.

Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as
]E00012345678905.
Bookland
EAN

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Code 11

0

Single check digit

1

Two check digits

3

Check characters validated but not transmitted.

Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as
]X0123456789X.

Example: A Code 11 bar code 12345678901, with one check digit
enabled and transmit check digit enabled, is transmitted as
]H012345678901.

Appendix C Sample Bar Codes
UPC-A

0

12345 67890

UPC-E

0

123456

5

5

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UPC-E1

1

123456

2

EAN-13

3 456789 012340

EAN-8

1234 5670

Code 39

123ABC

Sample Bar Codes

Trioptic Code 39

456123

Code 93

12345ABCDE

Code 11

Æ1234567890Æ

Codabar

A1234567890A

C-3

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MSI

123456789

Interleaved 2 of 5

12345678912345

Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes
0, 1, 2, 3
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).

0

1

2

3

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4, 5, 6, 7
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).

4

5

6

7

Numeric Bar Codes

8, 9
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).

8

9

Cancel
In case of an error or to change the selection, scan the bar code below.

Cancel

D-3

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Appendix E Alphanumeric Bar Codes
Alphanumeric Keyboard

Space

#

$

%

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*

+

-

.

/

!

Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

“

&

‘

(

)

:

E-3

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

;

<

=

>

?

@

Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

[

\

]

^

_

`

E-5

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
NOTE

Do not confuse the bar codes that follow with those on the numeric keypad.

0

1

2

3

4

Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

5

6

7

8

9

End of Message

Cancel

E-7

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

A

B

C

D

E

F

Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

G

H

I

J

K

L

E-9

E - 10 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

M

N

O

P

Q

R

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E - 11

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

S

T

U

V

W

X

E - 12 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

Y

Z

a

b

c

d

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E - 13

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

e

f

g

h

i

j

E - 14 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

k

l

m

n

o

p

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E - 15

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

q

r

s

t

u

v

E - 16 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

w

x

y

z

{

|

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E - 17

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

}

~

E - 18 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Glossary
A
Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view.
ASCII. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numerals,
punctuation marks and control characters. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S.
Autodiscrimination. The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code. After this
determination is made, the information content is decoded.

B
Bar. The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.
Bar Code. A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable
form. The general format of a bar code symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character,
check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses
its own unique format. See Symbology.
Bar Code Density. The number of characters represented per unit of measurement (e.g., characters per inch).
Bar Height. The dimension of a bar measured perpendicular to the bar width.
Bar Width. Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same
bar.
Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data.
The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Bits per Second (bps). Bits transmitted or received.
Bluetooth. A technology that provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as scanners,
mobile phones, laptops, PCs, and printers over a secure, globally unlicensed short-range radio frequency.

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Boot or Boot-up. The process a computer goes through when it starts. During boot-up, the computer can run
self-diagnostic tests and configure hardware and software.
bps. See Bits Per Second.
Byte. On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific
character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in
memory is used to store one ASCII character.

C
CDRH. Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency responsible for regulating laser product safety. This
agency specifies various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
CDRH Class 1. This is the lowest power CDRH laser classification. This class is considered intrinsically safe, even if all laser
output were directed into the eye's pupil. There are no special operating procedures for this class.
CDRH Class 2. No additional software mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser operation in this class poses
no danger for unintentional direct human exposure.
Character. A pattern of bars and spaces which either directly represents data or indicates a control function, such as a
number, letter, punctuation mark, or communications control contained in a message.
Character Set. Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology.
Check Digit. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula
and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are
optional for other symbologies. Using check digits decreases the chance of substitution errors when a symbol is
decoded.
Codabar. A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: ( - $ : /
, +).
Code 128. A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra
symbol elements.
Code 3 of 9 (Code 39). A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types,
including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9 and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code name is
derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.
Code 93. An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a full character ASCII set and a higher coding
density than Code 39.
Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those
characters.
Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts a computer and closes all running programs.
COM Port. Communication port; ports are identified by number, e.g., COM1, COM2.

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Continuous Code. A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no
intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
Cradle. A cradle is used for charging the terminal battery and for communicating with a host computer, and provides a
storage place for the terminal when not in use.

D
Dead Zone. An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular reflection may prevent a successful decode.
Decode. To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then analyze the content of the specific bar code
scanned.
Decode Algorithm. A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the letters or numbers
encoded within a bar code symbol.
Decryption. Decryption is the decoding and unscrambling of received encrypted data. Also see, Encryption and Key.
Depth of Field. The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain
minimum element width.
Discrete Code. A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters (intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code.
Discrete 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide.
The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric
characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.

E
EAN. European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides its own coding format and
symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail.
Element. Generic term for a bar or space.
Encoded Area. Total linear dimension occupied by all characters of a code pattern, including start/stop characters and data.
ENQ (RS-232). ENQ software handshaking is also supported for the data sent to the host.
ESD. Electro-Static Discharge

H
HID. Human Interface Device. A Bluetooth host type.
Host Computer. A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database
access, supervisory programs and network control.

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Hz. Hertz; A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.

I
IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser
operation classes based on power output during operation.
IEC (825) Class 1. This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of
120 seconds of laser operation within any 1000 second window and an automatic laser shutdown if the scanner's
oscillating mirror fails.
Intercharacter Gap. The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code.
Interleaved 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in groups of five bars and five interleaved
spaces. Interleaving provides for greater information density. The location of wide elements (bar/spaces) within each
group determines which characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces. Only
numeric (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.
Interleaved Bar Code. A bar code in which characters are paired together, using bars to represent the first character and
the intervening spaces to represent the second.
Input/Output Ports. I/O ports are primarily dedicated to passing information into or out of the terminal’s memory. Series
9000 mobile computers include Serial and USB ports.
I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal
characteristics, and signal meanings. Types of interfaces include RS-232 and PCMCIA.

K
Key. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data. Also see, Encryption and Decrypting.

L
LASER. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser is
all the same frequency, unlike the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has a high energy
density.
Laser Diode. A gallium-arsenide semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source to generate a laser beam. This
laser type is a compact source of coherent light.
Laser Scanner. A type of bar code reader that uses a beam of laser light.
LED Indicator. A semiconductor diode (LED - Light Emitting Diode) used as an indicator, often in digital displays. The
semiconductor uses applied voltage to produce light of a certain frequency determined by the semiconductor's particular
chemical composition.

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Light Emitting Diode. See LED.

M
MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch.
MIN. Mobile Identification Number. The unique account number associated with a cellular device. It is broadcast by the
cellular device when accessing the cellular system.
Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with
the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
MRD. Minimum reflective difference. A measurement of print contrast.

N
Nominal. The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter. Tolerances are specified as positive and negative
deviations from this value.
Nominal Size. Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g.,
from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal).

O
ODI. See Open Data-Link Interface.
Open Data-Link Interface (ODI). Novell’s driver specification for an interface between network hardware and higher-level
protocols. It supports multiple protocols on a single NIC (Network Interface Controller). It is capable of understanding
and translating any network information or request sent by any other ODI-compatible protocol into something a NetWare
client can understand and process.
Open System Authentication. Open System authentication is a null authentication algorithm.

P
PAN . Personal area network. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, PANs enable devices to communicate wirelessly.
Generally, a wireless PAN consists of a dynamic group of less than 255 devices that communicate within about a 33-foot
range. Only devices within this limited area typically participate in the network.
Parameter. A variable that can have different values assigned to it.
Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a
well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%.

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Print Contrast Signal (PCS). Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a
symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is
the reflectance factor of the background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars.
Programming Mode. The state in which a scanner is configured for parameter values. See Scanning Mode.

Q
Quiet Zone. A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the start character of a bar code symbol and follows
the stop character.
QWERTY. A standard keyboard commonly used on North American and some European PC keyboards. “QWERTY” refers
to the arrangement of keys on the left side of the third row of keys.

R
Reflectance. Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface.
Resolution. The narrowest element dimension which is distinguished by a particular reading device or printed with a
particular device or method.
RF. Radio Frequency.
RS-232. An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard that defines the connector, connector pins, and signals used to
transfer data serially from one device to another.

S
Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol.
Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars
and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar
code,; 2) Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light (more light reflected from spaces); 3) Signal
conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar pattern.
Scanning Mode. The scanner is energized, programmed and ready to read a bar code.
Scanning Sequence. A method of programming or configuring parameters for a bar code reading system by scanning bar
code menus.
Self-Checking Code. A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect encoding errors within the characters of a bar
code symbol.
Space. The lighter element of a bar code formed by the background between bars.
Specular Reflection. The mirror-like direct reflection of light from a surface, which can cause difficulty decoding a bar code.

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SPP. Serial Port Profile.
Start/Stop Character. A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions and
scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code.
Substrate. A foundation material on which a substance or image is placed.
Symbol. A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions of a certain symbology, usually including start/stop
characters, quiet zones, data characters and check characters.
Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width.
Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row.
Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character
to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
Symbology. The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN,
Code 39, PDF417, etc.).

T
Tolerance. Allowable deviation from the nominal bar or space width.

U
UPC. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two
spaces, each of which is any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States.

V
Visible Laser Diode (VLD). A solid state device which produces visible laser light.

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Index
Numerics
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

A
actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1, 12-21
move cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-25
send data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-21
setup fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
alphanumeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-86
alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-41
code lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
code types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1, 12-8
default rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
move cursor past a character . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
move cursor to a character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
move cursor to start of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-18, 12-19
pad spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31
pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-36
rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
send alt characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-61
send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-42
send function key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-71
send keyboard characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-47
send keypad characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-66
send preset value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
send value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-29
skip ahead "n" characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
skip ahead characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26

skip back "n" characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
skip back characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-28
space removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30
special commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
specific data string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
specific string
any location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
any message ok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
at start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
rule belongs to set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20
turn off rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-84, 12-85
zero removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30
advanced data formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1, 12-21
alphanumeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-86
alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-41
code lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
code types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1, 12-8
default rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18, 12-19
pad spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31
pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-36
rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
send alt characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-61
send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-42
send function key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-71
send keyboard characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-47
send keypad characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-66
send preset value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-29
setup fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
skip ahead characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26
skip back characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-28
space removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30

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special commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
specific data string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
turn off rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-84, 12-85
zero removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30
AIM code identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
ASCII character set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14, 7-20, 8-13
ASCII values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3, 4-27, A-2
auto-reconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-15, 4-21, 4-24

B
bar code defaults
radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
bar codes
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
aim duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
auto-reconnect in Bluetooth keyboard emulation
(HID slave) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
auto-reconnect interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
batch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17, 5-18
beep after good decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
beep on insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
bluetooth friendly name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Bluetooth technology support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
connection maintenance interval . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
convert case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
data options
pause duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
transmit code ID character . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
discoverable mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
emulate keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
FN1 substitution values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
HID CAPS lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
HID country codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
HID function key mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
HID ignore unknown characters . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
HID keyboard FN1 substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
HID keyboard keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
IBM 468X/469X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
convert unkown to code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
port address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-34
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
alternate numeric keypad emulation . . . . . . . 6-8
caps lock on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

caps lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
convert wedge data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
country keyboard types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
FN1 substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
function key mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
ignore unknown characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
intra-keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
send make and break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
laser on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
miscellaneous
FN1 substitution values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
scan angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
scan data options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Synapse interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
transmit code ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
transmit no read message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
numeric bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
pairing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
parameter broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-5
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-5
pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
radio output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
reconnect attempt beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
reconnect attempt interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
report MIMIC version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
report scan engine version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
report scanner version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
report synapse cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
RS-232
baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
beep on BEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
beep on bel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
check receive errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
hardware handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
host serial response time-out . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
ignore unknown characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
intercharacter delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Nixdorf mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
RTS line state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
stop bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
RS-232 parameters
software handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Index - 3

sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
scan angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
scan data options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
scanner to cradle support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
set defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
simulated caps lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
symbologies
bi-directional redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-51
bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
bookland ISBN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19
codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
codabar CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
codabar lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-40
codabar NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30
code 11 check digit verification . . . . . . . . . 11-32
code 11 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-31
code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21
code 32 prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-24
code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23
code 39 check digit verification . . . . . . . . . 11-26
code 39 full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-27
code 39 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
code 39 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-28
code 93 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-28
convert code 39 to code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . 11-24
convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN . . . . . 11-47
convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17
convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-37
discrete 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-38
EAN zero extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
GS1 DataBar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46
GS1 DataBar expanded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-47
GS1 DataBar limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46
GS1 DataBar-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46
I 2 of 5 check digit verification . . . . . . . . . 11-36
I 2 of 5 convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-37
I 2 of 5 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-36
interleaved 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-34
ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-42
MSI check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-45
MSI check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-44
MSI lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-43
MSI transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-45
redundancy level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-48
security level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-50
supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
transmit code 11 check digits . . . . . . . . . . 11-33

trioptic code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
UPC/EAN/JAN supp redundancy . . . . . . . 11-12
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
UPC-A/E/E1 check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
UPC-E1 preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16
Synapse interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
time delay to reduced power mode . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
transmit code ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
transmit no read message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
trigger mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
UCC coupon extended code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-20
unpair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
UPC/EAN
coupon code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-20
USB
caps lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
convert case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
country keyboard types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
device type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
emulate keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
function key mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
keyboard FN 1 substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
simulated caps lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
unknown characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
variable PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
batch mode stored data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
battery
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
charging problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
beeper
setting tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
setting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
beeper definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 1-10
security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
bluetooth keyboard emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
bullets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

C
cables
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
character set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20, 8-13

Index - 4

Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
codabar bar codes
CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-40
NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
code 11 bar codes
code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-31
code 128 bar codes
code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
code 39 bar codes
check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23
full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-27
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
code 93 bar codes
code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-28
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-28
code identifiers
AIM code identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Symbol code identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
code types
ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
configuring scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
connecting
IBM host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
lost connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Synapse interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
conventions
notational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3, 1-4
inserting scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
supply power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

D
decode zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
IBM 468X/469X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
standard default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
discrete 2 of 5 bar codes
discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-37
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-38

E
encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3, 4-29, A-2
error indications
miscellaneous scanner options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

H
HID Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
HID slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
host types
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

I
IBM 468X/469X connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
IBM 468X/469X default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
inserting battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
interfaces supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes
check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-36
convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-37
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-36
ISBT 128 bar codes
ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22

K
keyboard maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
keyboard wedge connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
keyboard wedge default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

L
LED
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
locked pairing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22, 4-24
low power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

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M

R

maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-6, 4-15, 4-21
Motorola enterprise mobility support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
mounting
cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
MSI bar codes
check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-45
check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-44
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-43
MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-42
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-45
multipoint-to-point communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

radio communication
bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-5
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Bluetooth Technology Profile support . . . . . . . . 1-10
defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
multipoint-to-point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
point-to-point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
reconnect attempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
reconnect attempt beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
reconnect attempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
removing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
RS-232
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

N
notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

O
out of range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

S
P
pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
bar code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
bar code format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
beeper definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
connection maintenance interval . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
cradle host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
master/slave setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, 4-21, A-2
mulitpoint-to-point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
on contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, A-2
pin codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
point-to-point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
SPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
unpair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
parameter defaults
radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
point-to-point communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

sample bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
scanner defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
scanner to cradle support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-6
errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 11-1
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
radio communications sequence example . . . . . 4-1
selecting angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
sequence example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
security level bar codes
bi-directional redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-51
Serial Port Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-15, 4-21
slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
setup
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
connecting a USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
connecting an RS-232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
connecting keyboard wedge interface . . . . . . . . . 6-2
connecting to an IBM 468X/469X host . . . . . . . . 9-2
cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
inserting scanner in cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
installing the cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
lost host connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
mounting cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
supplying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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signal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4, 4-6
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
SPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-15, 4-21
slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
standard default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
standard defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
stored data
batch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Symbol code identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
symbology default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Synapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
selecting interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

T
technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

U
unlocked pairing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
unpairing
bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
UPC/EAN bar codes
bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
bookland ISBN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19
check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17
convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17
EAN zero extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
UCC coupon extended code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-20
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
USB
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
user preferences bar codes
batch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17, 5-18
beep on insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
time delay to reduced power mode . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
user preferences parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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