Chapter 1 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 72E-69834-03 Revision A February 2007
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Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description 72E-69834-01 Rev A 11/2005 Initial release. 72E-69834-02 Rev A 3/2006 Updated guide for the following enhancements: - Battery Reconditioning - Beep on Insertion - Intellistand Idle Timeout Interval - Reconnect Attempt Interval - Out of Range Indicator - Battery Information. Added: - ADF chapter.
Contents About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Horizontal Cradle Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Vertical Cradle Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Radio Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents vii Out of Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16 Scanner(s) To Cradle Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17 Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17 Pairing. . . . . . . .
viii Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Caps Lock On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Caps Lock Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Convert Wedge Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents ix Ignore Bar Code Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13 ASCII Character Set for USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 Chapter 9. IBM Interface Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 123Scan Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3 Chapter 13. Symbologies Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents xi Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-34 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-35 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-36 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . .
xii Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Message Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17 Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-20 Send Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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xv Introduction The Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol LS4278 scanner and cradles. Chapter Descriptions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.
xvi Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • • • 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.
Getting Started Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Unpacking the Scanner and Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started 1-3 Introduction The Symbol LS4278 combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. Figure 1-1. Symbol LS4278 Scanner In addition to single-line laser scanning, the scanner supports multi-line rastering.
1-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide • • • • Wand Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it. Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable.
Getting Started 1-5 Parts Scanner Parts LED Scan Window Beeper Battery Door Latch Trigger Metal Charging Contacts Figure 1-2.
1-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Cradle Parts Pairing Bar Code Charging LED Latch Latch Charging/ Communications Contacts Figure 1-3.
Getting Started 1-7 Mounting Hole Rubber Foot Rubber Foot Host Cable Hook Power Cable Hook Power Port Host Port Host Cable Groove Power Cable Groove Desk/Wall Mount Converter Knob Rubber Foot Rubber Foot Mounting Hole Figure 1-4.
1-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Scanner Cradle The scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the scanner. The cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a vertical surface (such as a wall). For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.
Getting Started 1-9 6. If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into their respective cable grooves. 7. Mount the cradle, as necessary. (For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.) Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the cradle may not recognize the new host. Different cables are required for different hosts.
1-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected. To host Synapse Adapter Cable Synapse Smart Cable To Cradle Figure 1-6. Synapse Cable Connection 1.
Getting Started 1-11 Replacing the Scanner Battery The battery is installed in the cordless scanner by the factory and resides in a chamber in the scanner handle. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a Phillips screwdriver in the screw at the base of the scanner, then turn the screw counterclockwise to release the latch. 2. Remove the latch. 3. If a battery is already installed, turn the scanner upright to slide the battery out. Disconnect the battery connector clip.
1-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Charging the Scanner Battery Fully charge the scanner battery before using the scanner for the first time. To charge the scanner battery, place the scanner in the cradle, ensuring that the metal contacts on the bottom of the scanner touch the contacts on the cradle. The battery begins charging when the scanner LED indicator starts flashing green.
Getting Started 1-13 Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle Insert the scanner in the cradle so that the metal contacts on the bottom of the scanner handle touch the contacts on the cradle. Push the handle lightly to ensure a proper connection, engaging the contacts in the cradle and scanner. Ensure the desk/wall mount converter knob on the back of the cradle is in the correct position for the horizontal or vertical mounting.
1-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide For your convenience, a wall mount bracket can be purchased from Motorola. For the appropriate measurements, and instructions on mounting the cradle, refer to the STB4208/4278 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-71010-xx). Radio Communications The scanner can communicate with remote devices via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, or by pairing with a cradle.
Getting Started 1-15 To attach the lanyard: 1. Open the battery door latch as described in Replacing the Scanner Battery on page 1-11. Do not remove the battery. 2. Hook the loop of the lanyard around the screw container inside the battery door latch, between the loop guides. Loop Guides Screw Container Battery Door Latch Figure 1-11. Attaching Lanyard 3. Close the battery door latch. 4. Tighten the screw.
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Scanning Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Beeper Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 LED Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Scanning 2-3 Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. 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. (For additional beeper definitions, see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-5. Table 2-1.
2-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence Indication Three 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. Host Specific USB only Four high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again.
Scanning 2-5 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode To program the scanner, see the appropriate host chapter, Chapter , Introduction 4-3 and Chapter 13, Symbologies. (In addition to the parameters included in the chapters mentioned, user preference and miscellaneous scanner option parameters are also available in this guide.) To scan: 1. Aim the scanner at the bar code. 2. Press the trigger. Single-Line Mode Multi-Line Raster Mode Figure 2-1. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3.
2-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Aiming On a typical UPC 100% hold the scanner between contact and 19 inches from the symbol (see Decode Zone on page 2-11). When scanning using a single-line scan mode, ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. 012345 012345 Figure 2-2. Acceptable and Incorrect Single-Line Aiming When scanning using a multi-line scan mode, at least one scan line must cross every bar and space of the symbol. 012345 012345 Figure 2-3.
Scanning 2-7 The scanner can be tilted up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-4). Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within. 65 o 65 o Figure 2-4.
2-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hands-Free Mode The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand, it automatically switches modes to operate in its normal hand-held triggered mode.
Scanning 2-9 Scanning with Intellistand When the scanner is placed in Intellistand, the scan pattern selected in hand-held triggered mode continues (see Scan Pattern on page 5-10). When the scanner is configured as a Master or Cradle Host and the Bluetooth connection to the remote device is lost, the scanner must be removed from Intellistand and re-paired to the remote device. To accomplish this, pull the trigger which engages the auto-reconnect feature, or scan the pairing bar code for the remote device.
2-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide When the bar code is in view, the scanner emits a full scan line. After a decode, the scan line blinks. 5. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information about beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. If no bar code is decoded after 15 minutes in the Intellistand, the scanner enters low power mode, or Intellistand idle timeout.
Scanning 2-11 Decode Zone in. cm 15 38.1 10 25.4 5 12.7 0 0 5 12.7 10 25.4 15 38.1 Note: Typical performance at 73° F (23° C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. LS 4278 1.5 5 mil 5.5 10 mil * 14.5 13 mil 19 20 mil in. 0 cm 0 5 12.7 29 10 25.4 15 38.1 20 50.8 25 63.5 30 76.2 Depth of Field *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2-7. LS4278 Decode Zone 35 88.9 40 101.
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Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-3 Introduction This chapter provides suggested scanner and cradle maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Scanner Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may 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.
3-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Battery Scanner battery requires frequent charging. Battery may need reconditioning. Restore the battery by performing a battery reconditioning cycle. See Reconditioning the Scanner Battery on page 1-12 for more information. ADF transmit error. See Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting for information about ADF programming. Invalid ADF rule is detected.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-5 Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Scanner emits four long low beeps. Scanner emits five low long beeps. Possible Causes Possible Solutions 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. The scanner is either: - Out of range - Not paired to the cradle - Not connected to a remote Bluetooth device.
3-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Host Displays Host displays scanned data incorrectly. Scanner is not programmed to work with the host. Ensure the proper host is selected. Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code. For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s communication parameters match the host’s settings.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-7 Technical Specifications Table 3-2. Technical Specifications - Symbol LS4278 Scanner Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 7.3 in. H x 3.85 in. L x 2.7 in. W (18.5 cm H x 9.7 cm L x 6.9 cm W) Weight (with battery) Approximately 8.4 oz.
3-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table 3-2. Technical Specifications - Symbol LS4278 Scanner (Continued) Item Description Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.5 m drops to concrete # of Cradle Insertions 250,000+ insertions Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions Regulatory Electrical Safety UL1950, CSA C22.2 No.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-9 Table 3-3. Technical Specifications - STB4208/4278 Cradle (Continued) Item Description Performance Characteristics Interfaces Supported Features on-board Multiple Interface with: RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, & Fujitsu); IBM 468x/ 469x; Keyboard Wedge; USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS, Macintosh); Laser/Wand Emulation; 123Scan; Remote Scanner Management.
3-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Cradle Signal Descriptions The signal descriptions in Table 3-4 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only. Table 3-4.
Radio Communications Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18 Pairing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18 Lock Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Communications 4-3 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 Radio Communication Default Table on page 4-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults).
4-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 the Radio Communications Parameters section beginning on page 4-6. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 4-1.
Radio Communications 4-5 Wireless Beeper Definitions When the scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or unsuccessful operations. Table 4-2 defines beep sequences that occur during pairing operations. (For additional beeper definitions, see Beeper Definitions on page 2-3.). Table 4-2. Wireless Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Four long low beeps 1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored.
4-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Radio Communications Radio Communications Host Types (continued) *Cradle Host Serial Port Profile (Master) Serial Port Profile (Slave) HID Profile (Master) HID Profile (Slave) 4-7
4-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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. HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type.
Radio Communications HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes - continued) Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows French Canadian Windows 2000/XP Portuguese/Brazilian Windows 4-9
4-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Radio Communications 4-11 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.
4-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Radio Communications 4-13 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.
4-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Auto-reconnect Feature When in SPP Master, HID 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.
Radio Communications 4-15 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.
4-16 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Reconnect Attempt Interval (continued) Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Minutes Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Hour Attempt to Reconnect Indefinitely Out of Range Indicator An out of range indicator can be set by scanning Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt on page 4-14 and extending the time using the Reconnect Attempt Interval beginning on page 4-15.
Radio Communications 4-17 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.
4-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Radio Communications 4-19 To set the cradle pairing mode, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Unlocked Pairing Mode Locked Pairing Mode Lock Override In Point-to-Point mode, scan Lock Override when, in some circumstances, it may be necessary to override a locked scanner base pairing and connect a new scanner. Scan Lock Override followed by the pairing bar code on the cradle. LockOverride Pairing Methods There are two pairing methods.
4-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 LS4278 Quick Reference Guide. Unpairing Connection Maintenance Interval The Connection Maintenance Interval only applies in locked pairing mode (see 4-18).
Radio Communications 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 Set Interval to 4 Hours Set Interval to 8 Hours Set Interval to 24 Hours Set Interval to Forever 4-21
4-22 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Radio Communications 4-23 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. Once Authentication is complete, either device may then negotiate to enable Encryption. A remote device can still request Authentication.
4-24 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Encryption 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.
User Preferences Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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User Preferences 5-3 Introduction If desired, program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features. The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 5-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults).
5-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide User Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 5-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 5-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 5-1.
User Preferences 5-5 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.
5-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency *Medium Frequency (Optimum Settings) High Frequency Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.
User Preferences 5-7 Beep on Insertion When a scanner is inserted into a cradle and detects power, it emits a short low beep. This feature is enabled by default. To enable or disable beeping on insertion, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Beep on Insertion Disable Beep on Insertion Intellistand Idle Timeout While in Intellistand, the scanner enters low power mode when no bar code is decoded within 15 minutes. In the stand, this low power mode is called Intellistand Idle Timeout.
5-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Intellistand Idle Timeout (continued) *15 min 30 min 1 hour 2 hours Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.
User Preferences 5-9 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.
5-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Scan Pattern This parameter determines the pattern (mode) of scanning. Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the scanning mode. • • • Single-line Only - Scan Single-line Only for a single-line scan mode. The laser has no up and down scan line movement (no raster). (For an example of a single-line scan, see Figure 2-2 on page 2-6.
User Preferences 5-11 Scan Line Width Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width. *Full Width Medium Width Small Width 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.
5-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not 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) Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code.
User Preferences 5-13 Prefix/Suffix Values A prefix and/or suffix can be appended to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix: 1. Change the scan data format by scanning the appropriate Scan Data Transmission Format on page 5-13. 2. Scan the appropriate prefix/suffix bar code on page 5-13. 3. Scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value. .
5-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) Scan Options *Data As Is Enter Data Format Cancel
User Preferences 5-15 FN1 Substitution Values The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support an FN1 substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key). To select an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus: 1. Scan the bar code below. *Set FN1 Substitution Value 2.
5-16 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Synapse Interface The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If a scanner is connected to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection. In all other cases, where the cable is used, the default setting is recommended. To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via a Synapse, use the "Plug and Play" setting.
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.
5-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Batch Mode (continued) *Normal Out of Range Batch Mode Standard Batch Mode Cradle Contact Batch Mode Enter Batch Mode Send Batch Data
Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-3 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle for keyboard wedge host interface, used to connect the cradle 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.
6-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface See Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless communication The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence sounds. Male DIN Connector Keyboard Connector Female DIN Keyboard Connector Y-cable Figure 6-1.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-5 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page page 6-6. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 6-1.
6-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles1 IBM AT Notebook NCR 7052 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-7 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 6-10.
6-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes continued) Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows 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.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-9 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 transmission of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) Intra-Keystroke Delay When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.
6-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 67 in a Microsoft® operating system environment. Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad *Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-11 Convert Wedge Data When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case *No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-14). 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 whether or not this parameter is enabled.
6-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution When enabled, the scanner replaces FN1 characters 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.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-13 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 5-13. 5001 5002 5003 5004 7008 7009 7014 7012 7003 7013 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 7004 7011 Figure 6-2.
6-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 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 Interface 6-15 Table 6-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 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 . .
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-17 Table 6-2.
6-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 Table 6-4.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-19 Table 6-4.
6-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 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 .
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-21 Table 6-6. Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Numeric Keypad Keystroke 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 Table 6-7.
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RS-232 Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Connecting an RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4 RS-232 Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RS-232 Interface 7-3 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with an RS-232 host interface. The RS-232 interface is used to attach the scanner 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 6-2, set the communication parameters to match the host device. Refer to the documentation for the host device.
7-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface See Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless communication The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence sounds. This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host computer.
RS-232 Interface 7-5 RS-232 Parameter Defaults Table 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-6. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 7-1.
7-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 7-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed below. Table 7-2.
RS-232 Interface 7-7 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals. Table 7-3.
7-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.
RS-232 Interface 7-9 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.
7-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character. Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
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.
7-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.
RS-232 Interface 7-13 • • • 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 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.
7-14 Symbol LS4278 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 host.
RS-232 Interface 7-15 Software Handshaking (continued) *None ACK/NAK ENQ ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF
7-16 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, ENQ, XON, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. *Minimum: 2 sec Low: 2.5 sec Medium: 5 sec High: 7.5 sec Maximum: 9.
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 gain a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event. This parameter is not supported in Multipoint-to-Point mode.
7-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.
RS-232 Interface 7-19 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a decode. *Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize.
7-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for RS-232 The values in Table 7-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Table 7-4.
RS-232 Interface 7-21 Table 7-4. ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 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 . .
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RS-232 Interface 7-23 Table 7-4.
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USB Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Connecting a USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 USB Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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USB Interface 8-3 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with a USB host. The scanner 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 1-9. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
8-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface See Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless communication The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence sounds. USB Series A Connector Interface Cable Figure 8-1.
USB Interface 8-5 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. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 8-6. 4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice.
8-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
USB Interface 8-7 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. When changing USB country keyboard types the scanner automatically resets. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
8-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes continued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
USB Interface 8-9 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 a slower transmission of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) 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.
8-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. 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.
USB Interface 8-11 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 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). Enable FN1 Substitution *Disable FN1 Substitution Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 8-2 on page 8-14).
8-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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’s 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.
USB Interface 8-13 Optional USB Parameters If you configure the scanner and find the settings were not saved, or changed, when the system is restarted scan the bar codes that follow to override USB interface defaults. Scan a bar code below after setting defaults and before configuring the scanner. Ignore Beep The host can send a beep request to the scanner. When this parameter is enabled, the request is not sent to the attached scanner.
8-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB Table 8-2.
USB Interface 8-15 Table 8-2. ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 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 . .
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USB Interface 8-17 Table 8-2.
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USB Interface 8-19 Table 8-4.
8-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table 8-4. USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) GUI Key Keystroke 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 Interface 8-21 Table 8-6. USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefined 6045 - 6046 .
8-22 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table 8-7.
IBM Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 IBM Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IBM Interface Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with an IBM 468X/469X host computer. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
9-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host See Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless communication The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence sounds. This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host interface.
IBM Interface 9-5 IBM Parameter Defaults 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 9-6. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 9-1.
9-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. * None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)1 Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
IBM Interface Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39.
9-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Optional IBM Parameters If you configure the scanner and find the settings were not saved, or changed, when the system is restarted scan the bar codes that follow to override IBM interface defaults. Scan a bar code below after setting defaults and before configuring the scanner. Ignore Beep The host can send a beep request to the scanner. When this parameter is enabled, the request is not sent to the attached scanner.
Wand Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Connecting Using Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wand Emulation Interface 10-3 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with a wand emulation host. This mode is used whenever wand emulation communication is needed. The scanner cradle connects either to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. In this mode the scanner emulates the signal of a digital wand to make it “readable” by a wand decoder.
10-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation See Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless communication The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence sounds.
Wand Emulation Interface 10-5 Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in Wand Emulation Host Parameters beginning on page page 10-6. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 10-1.
10-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller1 Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Wand Emulation Interface 10-7 Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan, (in milliseconds). The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec. This parameter accommodates older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins. 250 msec is the maximum value that this parameter can attain, however, 200 msec is sufficient.
10-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Polarity Scan a bar code below to select the polarity required by the decoder. Polarity determines how the cradle's Wand Emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders expect the DBP to be in a certain format.
Wand Emulation Interface 10-9 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the same symbology that was decoded. This can be a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize newer symbologies (for example, GS1 DataBar). Enabling this parameter ignores the original symbology decoded, and outputs the data as if it were a Code 39 bar code. Any lowercase characters in the original data stream are transmitted as uppercase characters.
10-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a space. If this parameter is enabled, the data sent to the wand interface is encoded in Code 39 Full ASCII. This setting requires that the host be able to interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data. This setting applies only if Convert to Code 39 is also enabled.
Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Scanner Emulation Interface 11-3 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with a scanner emulation host. With scanner emulation, the cradle connects either to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
11-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Scanner Emulation See Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless communication The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence sounds.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11-5 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 11-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page page 11-6. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 11-1.
11-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host. Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles. • • • Beep On Successful Transmit: The scanner beeps when the attached decoder issues the decode signal to the scanner, so the scanner and the attached decoder beep at the same time. Beep At Decode Time: The scanner beeps upon decode.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11-7 Parameter Pass-Through The Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached decoder. In this way, customers using Symbol compliant decoders can control the behavior of the entire system by scanning the necessary parameters only once. For example, to enable D 2 of 5, scan the D 2 of 5 Enable parameter bar code. The scanner and the attached decoder both process the parameter.
11-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Module Width The standard module width is 20 µs. For an extremely slow decoder system, select 50 µs Module Width. *20 µs Module Width 50 µs Module Width Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan the bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of all bar code data to Code 39.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11-9 Transmission Timeout The Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the decoder to assert the Decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If, after a specified amount of time, the Decode signal is not asserted (indicating that the attached decoder has not successfully received the bar code data), the scanner issues transmit error beeps. Scan a bar code below to select the desired transmission timeout.
11-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. When Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Convert Error on Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the decoder, and a convert error beep sounds.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11-11 Leading Margin (continued) 5 ms Leading Margin 10 ms Leading Margin Check For Decode LED The attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code. Some decoders, however, do not assert the Decode signal. In this case, the scanner emits transmit error beeps to indicate that the bar code was not successfully transmitted.
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123Scan Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 Communication with 123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 123Scan requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 123Scan Parameter .
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123Scan 12-3 Introduction 123Scan is a Windows®-based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including ADF rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the host application. Scanners can be programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by the utility. Scanner programming is saved in a file for electronic distribution. The 123Scan program includes a help file.
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Symbologies Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-21 Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-21 Convert Code 39 to Code 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-22 Code 32 Prefix. . .
Symbologies 13-3 Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Parameter Defaults on page 13-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
13-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 13-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on 13-7. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 13-1.
Symbologies 13-5 Table 13-1.
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Symbologies 13-7 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.
13-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1 *Disable UPC-E1 Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 13-9 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN *Disable Bookland EAN 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). Six options are available. • • • • • • If Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplementals are not decoded.
13-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals *Ignore Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode Enable 978 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode
Symbologies 13-11 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 thirty times. Five 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 bar code below to set a decode redundancy value.
13-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Transmit 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 below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Symbologies 13-13 UPC-E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.
13-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.
Symbologies 13-15 Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data 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.
13-16 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code When enabled, this parameter decodes UPCA bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPCA/ 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 Use the Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the EAN128 (right half) of a coupon code.
Symbologies 13-17 Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
13-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.
Symbologies 13-19 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.
13-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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. Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function. . Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 *Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.
Symbologies 13-21 Set Lengths for Code 39 he length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to 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.
13-22 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Symbologies 13-23 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Full ASCII *Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent and is described in the ASCII Character Set table for the appropriate interface.
13-24 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only. Buffer Code 39 (Enable) *Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable) While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.
Symbologies 13-25 Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character. • • • The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep. The scanner erases the transmission buffer. No transmission occurs. Clear Buffer Because the Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character, set the Code 39 length to include length 1 before scanning this bar code.
13-26 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • • The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps. No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected.
Symbologies 13-27 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. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
13-28 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length
Symbologies 13-29 Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 *Disable Code 11 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. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. • • • • One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length.
13-30 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length
Symbologies 13-31 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 your Code 11 symbols.
13-32 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) 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.
Symbologies 13-33 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length 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 the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
13-34 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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) Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13.
Symbologies 13-35 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) 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 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 he length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
13-36 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length
Symbologies 13-37 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
13-38 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar *Disable Codabar 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. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Symbologies 13-39 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued). Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length 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 your host system requires this data format. Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
13-40 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format.
Symbologies 13-41 MSI Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI *Disable MSI 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. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. • • • • One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing a selected length.
13-42 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI (continued) MSI - One Discrete Length MSI - Two Discrete Lengths MSI - Length Within Range 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, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Symbologies 13-43 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Scan the appropriate 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 your check digit.
13-44 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded and DataBar Limited. DataBar-14 and DataBar Expanded include stacked versions. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
Symbologies 13-45 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN This parameter only applies to DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13. For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros, this parameter strips the leading '0100' and reports the bar code as UPC-A.
13-46 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Symbology - Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
Symbologies 13-47 Redundancy Level (continued) *Redundancy Level 1 Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 3 Redundancy Level 4
13-48 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Symbologies 13-49 Bi-directional Redundancy Enable Bi-directional Redundancy to add security to 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.
13-50 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Symbology - Intercharacter Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small. Due to various bar code printing technologies, this gap may grow larger than the maximum size allowed, causing the scanner to be unable to decode the symbol. If this problem is encountered, scan Large Intercharacter Gaps to tolerate out-of-specification bar codes.
Advanced Data Formatting Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 Using ADF Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-20 Send Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-20 Setup Field(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Data Formatting 14-3 Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. ADF can be implemented by scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 14-7, or by installing the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 12, 123Scan) which allows the scanner to be set up and programmed with Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules.
14-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-5 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 when you want to format the same message in different ways.
14-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) The order of programming individual rules is important.The most general rule should be programmed last. All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-7 Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter along with the Send Pause parameter on page 14-24 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” gives a 0.5 second delay. Numeric bar codes begin on page D-3 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
14-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 this bar code to quit entering rules.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-9 Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.
14-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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. If a code type is not selected, all code types are affected. Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-11 Code Types (continued) D 2 OF 5 IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13
14-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) MSI UCC/EAN 128 UPC-E1 Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 Code 11
Advanced Data Formatting 14-13 Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If a code length is not selected, selected code types of any length are affected. Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only.
14-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 8 Characters 9Characters 10 Characters 11Characters 12 Characters 13Characters 14 Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14-15 Code Lengths (continued) 15 Characters 16 Characters 17 Characters 18 Characters 19 Characters 20 Characters 21 Characters 22 Characters
14-16 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 23 Characters 24 Characters 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14-17 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.
14-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Numeric Keypad Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-19 Numeric Keypad (continued) 8 9 Cancel Rule Belongs To Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page 14-5 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.
14-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that remains, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 14-77, or send the next N characters. N = any number from 1 to 254, selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. Use these bar codes to send data.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-21 Send Data (continued) Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters
14-22 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14-23 Setup Field(s) Table 14-1. Setup Field(s) Definitions Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor to a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character bar code on page 14-24, 14-24 then any printable ASCII character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. 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.
14-24 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 beginning on page 14-77. 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.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-25 Skip Ahead (continued) Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters
14-26 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-27 Skip Back (continued) 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 5-13.
14-28 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters is programmed, three zeros are added 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.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-29 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.
14-30 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) 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 Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16
Advanced Data Formatting 14-31 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) 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 Pad Spaces To Length 22 Pad Spaces To Length 23
14-32 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) 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 Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces
Advanced Data Formatting 14-33 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.
14-34 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 9 Pad Zeros To Length 10 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
Advanced Data Formatting 14-35 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 17 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
14-36 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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 14-37 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule.
14-38 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keystroke Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G
Advanced Data Formatting 14-39 Control Characters (continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O
14-40 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control P Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W
Advanced Data Formatting 14-41 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control -
14-42 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keyboard characters Send Space Send ! Send “ Send # Send $ Send % Send & Send ‘
Advanced Data Formatting 14-43 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ( Send ) Send * Send + Send , Send - Send .
14-44 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 0 Send 1 Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 Send 5 Send 6 Send 7
Advanced Data Formatting 14-45 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 8 Send 9 Send : Send ; Send < Send = Send > Send ?
14-46 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send C Send D Send E Send F Send G
Advanced Data Formatting 14-47 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send H Send I Send J Send K Send L Send M Send N Send O
14-48 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T Send U Send V Send W
Advanced Data Formatting 14-49 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send X Send Y Send Z Send [ Send \ Send ] Send ^ Send _
14-50 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ` Send a Send b Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g
Advanced Data Formatting 14-51 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send h Send i Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o
14-52 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send p Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w
Advanced Data Formatting 14-53 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~
14-54 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F Send Alt G
Advanced Data Formatting 14-55 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O
14-56 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W
Advanced Data Formatting 14-57 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [ Send Alt \ Send Alt ] Send Alt 6 Send Alt -
14-58 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad * Send Keypad + Send Keypad - Send Keypad .
Advanced Data Formatting 14-59 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad 3 Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 5 Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8 Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter
14-60 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad Numlock NUM LOCK Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key Send End Key Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key Send Scroll Lock Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-61 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Backspace Key Send Tab Key Send Print Screen Key Send Insert Key Send Home Key Send Enter Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key
14-62 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-63 Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key Send F6 Key
14-64 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send F7 Key Send F8 Key Send F9 Key Send F10 Key Send F11 Key Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-65 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 Send F22 Key
14-66 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send F23 Key Send F24 Key Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key Send PF5 Key Send PF6 Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-67 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key Send PF11 Key Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key
14-68 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key Send PF18 Key Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-69 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF23 Key Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key
14-70 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions tap the specified key while holding the System Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-71 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
14-72 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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
Advanced Data Formatting 14-73 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
14-74 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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
Advanced Data Formatting 14-75 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI Y Send GUI Z
14-76 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-77 Alphanumeric Keyboard Space # $ % * + (Dash) .
14-78 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) / ! “ & “ ( )
Advanced Data Formatting 14-79 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) : ; < = > ? @
14-80 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) [ \ ] ^ _ (Underscore) `
Advanced Data Formatting 14-81 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
14-82 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) 7 8 9 A B C D
Advanced Data Formatting 14-83 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) E F G H I J K L
14-84 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) M N O P Q R S T
Advanced Data Formatting 14-85 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) U V W X Y Z Cancel End of Message
14-86 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) a b c d e f g h
Advanced Data Formatting 14-87 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) i j k l m n o
14-88 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) p q r s t u v
Advanced Data Formatting 14-89 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) w x y z { | } ~
14-90 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Standard Default Parameters Table A-1.
A-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table A-1.
Standard Default Parameters A-3 Table A-1.
A-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table A-1.
Standard Default Parameters A-5 Table A-1.
A-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table A-1.
Standard Default Parameters A-7 Table A-1.
A-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable 13-44 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Disable 13-45 Redundancy Level 1 13-47 Security Levels 0 13-48 Bi-directional Redundancy Disable 13-49 Symbology - Specific Security Levels 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Programming Reference B-3 Symbol Code Identifiers Table B-1.
B-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: ] = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Table B-2.
Programming Reference B-5 Table B-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Chinese 2 of 5 0 Option No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Chinese 2 of 5 bar code 01234567890 is transmitted as ]X0001234567890 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.
B-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table B-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type GS1 DataBar Family Option Value Option No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited transmit with an Application Identifier “01”.Note: In UCC/EAN-128 emulation mode, GS1 DataBar is transmitted using Code 128 rules (i.e., ]C1). Example: A DataBar-14 bar code 100123456788902 is transmitted as ]e001100123456788902.
Sample Bar Codes Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3 UPC-A, 100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% 0 12345 67890 5 EAN-13, 100% 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 C-3
C-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231 GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see GS1 DataBar on page 13-44).
Sample Bar Codes GS1 DataBar-14 55432198673467 (GS1 DataBar-14 Truncated) 90876523412674 (GS1 DataBar-14 Stacked) 78123465709811 (GS1 DataBar-14 Stacked Omni-Directional) C-5
C-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
D-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 6 7 8 9 Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below.
Alphanumeric Bar Codes Alphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-3 Alphanumeric Keyboard Space # $ % * +
E-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) - .
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-5 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) ‘ ( ) : ; <
E-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) = > ? @ [ \
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-7 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) ] ^ _
E-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) The bar codes that follow should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad. ` 0 1 2 3 Note: The bar codes in this table should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-9 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note: The bar codes in this table should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
E-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) A B C D E F
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-11 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) G H I J K L
E-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) M N O P Q R
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-13 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) S T U V W X
E-14 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Y Z a b c d
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-15 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) e f g h i j
E-16 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) k l m n o p
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-17 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) q r s t u v
E-18 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) w x y z { |
Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-19 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) } ~
E-20 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
ASCII Character Sets Table F-1.
F-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table F-1.
ASCII Character Sets F-3 Table F-1. ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
F-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table F-1.
ASCII Character Sets F-5 Table F-1.
F-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table F-1. ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~ The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent. Table F-2.
ASCII Character Sets F-7 Table F-3. Misc. Key Standard Default Table Misc. Key Keystroke 3001 PA 1 3002 PA 2 3003 CMD 1 3004 CMD 2 3005 CMD 3 3006 CMD 4 3007 CMD 5 3008 CMD 6 3009 CMD 7 3010 CMD 8 3011 CMD 9 3012 CMD 10 3013 CMD 11 3014 CMD 12 3015 CMD 13 3016 CMD 14 Table F-4. GUI Shift Keys GUI Shift Keys The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
F-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table F-4. GUI Shift Keys (Continued) 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 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Table F-5.
ASCII Character Sets F-9 Table F-5. PF Key Standard Default Table (Continued) PF Keys Keystroke 4010 PF 10 4011 PF 11 4012 PF 12 4013 PF 13 4014 PF 14 4015 PF 15 4016 PF 16 Table F-6.
F-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Table F-7. Numeric Key Standard Default Table 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 Table F-8.
ASCII Character Sets F-11 Table F-8.
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Glossary AIM Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. is the trade association for manufacturers of automatic identification systems. Alphanumeric A character set that contains letters, numbers and other characters such as special symbols. 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.
GL-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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.
Glossary GL-3 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. Bluetooth Address A unique 12-character hexadecimal, IEEE 48-bit address (BT_ADDR) that represents a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth Controller A sub-system containing Bluetooth RF, baseband, resource controller, link manager, device manager, and Bluetooth HCI.
GL-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Codabar A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: ( $ : / , +). Code A set of unambiguous rules specifying the way in which data may be represented as numbers and letters used to represent information. Code 11 A high density numeric symbology requiring a checksum for calculation.
Glossary GL-5 Data Matrix This error correcting, 2-dimensional matrix symbology is capable of encoding various character sets including strictly numeric data, alphanumeric data and all ISO 646 (ASCII) characters, as well as special character sets. The symbology has both error detection and error correction features. Each Data Matrix symbol consists of data regions, which contain nominally square modules set out in a regular array. A dark module is a binary 1 and a light module is a binary 0.
GL-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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. EAN/U.P.C. A fixed-length, numeric 13-digit bar code symbol consisting of 30 dark elements and 29 intervening light elements. Each character is represented by 2 bars and 2 spaces over 7 modules. A bar may be comprised of 1, 2, 3 or 4 modules. Each EAN/U.
Glossary GL-7 Host Computer A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory programs, and network control. 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.
GL-8 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide 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. Module (1) The narrowest nominal width unit of measure in a symbol. In certain symbologies, element widths are specified as multiples of 1 module. Equivalent to X dimension; or (2) a single cell in a matrix symbology used to encode 1 bit of data. In MaxiCode, the module shape is a regular hexagon.
Glossary GL-9 Pairing A wireless connection between the cordless scanner and the cradle established by scanning a pairing bar code. Parameter A variable that can have different values assigned to it. PDF-417 An error correcting 2-dimensional multi-row symbol developed in 1992 by Symbol Technologies, PDF-417 symbols are constructed from 4 bars and 4 spaces over 17 modules. The symbol size is from 3 to 90 rows. There is no specified minimum or maximum for X or Y dimension.
GL-10 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) The use of small radio transponders that are activated by a reading transmitter. The transponder carries a unique ID code or other information in its memory and can be read at a distance without line of sight. Radio Frequency Tag An electronic tag capable of receiving, storing and/or transmitting digital information. Reflectance Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface.
Glossary GL-11 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 Density The number of data characters per unit length; usually expressed as characters per inch (CPI).
GL-12 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide X Dimension The dimension of the narrowest bar and narrowest space in a bar code. Y Dimension The height of the modules in a row of a 2-dimensional symbols.
Index Numerics 123Scan configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3 A accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14 actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4 ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3, 14-20 move cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-24 send data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN-2 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide pad spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-29 pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-33 rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6 send alt characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-54 send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-38 send function key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index IN-3 code 39, enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 code 93 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-29 code 93, enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . 13-29 convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN . . . 13-47 convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . 13-17 discrete 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-37 discrete 2 of 5, enable/disable . . . . . . 13-37 EAN-13/EAN-8, enable/disable . . . . . 13-10 EAN-8/JAN-8 extend . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN-4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide standard default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-1 symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-6 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 wand emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5 discrete 2 of 5 bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-37 DTF bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index IN-5 radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 scanner emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5 symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 wand emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide connecting keyboard wedge interface . . . . . . .6-4 connecting to an IBM 468X/469X host . . . . . . .9-4 connecting using wand emulation . . . . 10-4, 11-4 cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 inserting scanner in cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 installing the cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 mounting cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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