Bar Code Scanner User Manual

2 - 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Beeper Definitions
The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences
that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.
Table 2-1
Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps
Power up.
Short high beeps A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is
enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beeps Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) transmit error. (For
information about ADF programming, refer to the Advanced
Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72-69680-xx.)
High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beeps Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.
Low/high beeps Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong
entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in
program mode.
High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code
keypad.
High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter
setting.
Low/high/low/high beeps Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Default
Parameters on page 4-3.
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 Beeps - long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to
clear or transmit an empty buffer.
Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.