Motorola Symbol Ls9203 User Manual

Symbol LS9203  
Product Reference Guide  
Symbol LS9203  
Product Reference Guide  
72E-71538-03  
Revision A  
February 2007  
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Revision History  
Changes to the original manual are listed below:  
Change  
72E-71538-01  
72E-71538-02  
72E-71538-03  
Date  
3/2005  
Description  
Initial release.  
10/2005  
2/2007  
Update for additional Simple Comm Port Emulation bar code.  
Update service information, add parameter bar codes for Bookland ISBN, new  
UPC supplemental decode options, report software version  
Contents  
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Contents vii  
viii Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Contents ix  
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Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Appendix D. Numeric Bar Codes  
Glossary  
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xiii  
Introduction  
The Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting  
the Symbol LS9203 scanner.  
Chapter Descriptions  
Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions.  
Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, how to use the scanner in hand-held and  
hands-free modes.  
Chapter 3, Maintenance and Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the scanner, troubleshooting,  
and technical specifications.  
Chapter 4, User Preferences provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting user preference features for the  
scanner.  
Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface covers information for setting up the scanner for Keyboard Wedge operation.  
Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface covers information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.  
Chapter 7, USB Interface covers information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.  
Chapter 8, Wand Emulation Interface covers all information for setting up the scanner for Wand emulation operation.  
Chapter 9, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting  
these features for the scanner.  
Chapter 10, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to  
the host device.  
Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults.  
Chapter B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard  
maps.  
Chapter C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.  
Chapter D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric values.  
Notational Conventions  
The following conventions are used in this document:  
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.  
*Baud Rate 9600  
Feature/Option  
* Indicates Default  
       
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Related Publications  
The LS9203 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-71576-01, provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes  
basic set-up and operation instructions.  
The Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72-69680-01, provides bar codes that allow the user to perform advanced  
programming of a Motorola scanner, and instructions for using them.provides general information to help the user get started with  
the scanner. It includes basic set-up and operation instructions.  
For the latest versions go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.  
Service Information  
visit: www.symbol.com/contactsupport for a Customer Interaction Center in your area. Before calling, have the model number, serial  
number and several bar code symbols at hand.  
Call the Global Customer Interaction Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to  
troubleshoot the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is reading bar codes, the Support Center  
will request samples of the bar codes for analysis at our plant.  
If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, it may be necessary to return the equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, the  
Global Customer Interaction Center will provide specific directions.  
Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is  
not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was  
not kept, contact Motorola to have another sent.  
Note  
If the product was purchased from a Motorola Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.  
       
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Getting Started 1-3  
Introduction  
The Symbol LS9203 is a high value, omnidirectional presentation scanner, offering performance and reliability in a compact design  
built to fit into virtually any POS environment. The Symbol LS9203 can be used as a presentation scanner or hand-held for added  
versatility. The integrated lightweight stand can be left attached or secured to a table top.  
Decode LED  
Exit Window  
Stand  
Beeper  
Figure 1-1. Symbol LS9203 Scanner  
The Symbol LS9203 scanner supports the following interfaces:  
Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Proper communications of the scanner with the host is set up by scanning bar code  
menus.  
Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. Scanned data is interpreted by the host as keystrokes.  
• International Keyboards supported (for Windows® environment): North American, German, French, Spanish, Italian,  
Swedish, UK English, Brazilian/Portuguese and Japanese.  
• International Keyboards supported (for Win XP/2000™ environment): French Canadian  
• International Keyboards supported (for Win 95/98 environment): French Canadian  
Wand Emulation connection to a host. The scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which  
collects the data as wand data and decodes it.  
USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Other USB  
interface types are selectable by scanning programming bar code menus.  
• International Keyboards supported (for Windows environment): North America, German, French, French International,  
Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, and Japanese.  
Unpacking the Scanner  
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Global Customer  
Interaction Center. See page xiv for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be  
used if the equipment is returned for servicing.  
     
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Setting Up the Scanner  
Installing the Interface Cable  
1. Connect the interface cable to the host computer.  
2. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the Symbol LS9203 (See Figure 1-2.)  
3. Push the connector into the housing until a “click” sound is heard. The green LED lights up and three short high beeps sound,  
indicating that the scanner is operational.  
Interfacecablemodular  
connector  
Cable interface  
port  
Figure 1-2. Installing the Interface Cable  
Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are  
examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner  
remain the same.  
Note  
Connecting Power (if required)  
If the host does not provide power to the scanner, an external power connection to the scanner is required:  
1. Connect the interface cable to the back of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4.  
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).  
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable.  
4. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.  
Configuring the Scanner  
To configure the scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual. Refer to Chapter 4, User Preferences for information about  
programming the scanner using bar code menus.  
The scanner supports RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation and USB to interface to a host system. Each host specific chapter  
describes how to set up each of these connections.  
                         
Getting Started 1-5  
Removing the Interface Cable  
To remove the interface cable:  
1. Unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip and gently pulling back.  
2. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4 to connect a new cable.  
   
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Scanning 2-3  
Introduction  
This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about  
scanning.  
Scanning  
An omni scan pattern provides rapid, orientation-free scanning. Scanning can be done as either a hands-free or hand-held operation.  
To scan a bar code, direct it in toward the window of the scanner (“presentation” scanning, see Figure 2-4 on page 2-5) or from side  
to side in a sweeping motion (“swipe” scanning, see Figure 2-5 on page 2-5).  
1. Ensure all cable connections are secure.  
2. Place the scanner in the stand (see Figure 2-1).  
Figure 2-1. Scanner in the Stand  
To mount the detachable stand, see Mounting Template on page 2-9.  
3. To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan lines cross every bar and space of the symbol. See Figure 2-2  
on page 2-4 for scanning in hands-free mode and Figure 2-3 on page 2-4 for scanning in hand-held mode.  
4. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the green LED flashes momentarily.  
       
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Figure 2-2. Hands-Free Mode  
Figure 2-3. Hand-Held Mode  
   
Scanning 2-5  
To scan a bar code, present it to the exit window of the scanner (“presentation” scanning) or move it from side-to-side in a sweeping  
motion (“swipe” scanning) as shown in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5.  
Figure 2-4. “Presentation” scanning  
Figure 2-5. “Swipe” scanning  
   
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Beeper Definitions  
The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that  
occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.  
Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions  
Beeper Sequence  
Standard Use  
Indication  
3 short high beeps  
Short high beep  
4 long low beeps  
Power up.  
A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).  
A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not  
properly configured. Check option setting.  
5 low beeps  
Conversion or format error.  
ADF transmit error.  
Lo/hi/lo beep  
Hi/hi/hi/lo beep  
Parameter Menu Scanning  
Short high beep  
Lo/hi beep  
RS-232 receive error.  
Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.  
Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming  
sequence; remain in program mode.  
Hi/lo beep  
Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code keypad.  
Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.  
Hi/lo/hi/lo beep  
Low/hi/low/hi beep  
Code 39 Buffering  
Hi/lo beep  
Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-5.  
New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.  
Code 39 buffer is full.  
3 long high beeps  
Lo/hi/lo beep  
Lo/hi beep  
The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer.  
A successful transmission of buffered data.  
Host Specific  
USB only  
4 short high beeps  
Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again.  
Scanner gives a power-up beep after Communication with the bus must be established before the scanner can operate at the highest power  
scanning a USB Device Type. level.  
This power-up beep occurs more than The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than  
once.  
once. This is normal and usually happens when the PC cold boots.  
RS-232 only  
1 short high beep  
A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.  
 
Scanning 2-7  
LED Definitions  
In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using an LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED flashes that  
display during scanning.  
Table 2-2. Standard LED Definitions  
LED  
Indication  
No power is applied to the scanner.  
Off  
Green  
The scanner is on and “ready to scan.”  
Momentary flash  
A bar code was successfully decoded.  
Slow continuous flashing  
Fast continuous flashing  
The scanner is in programming mode.  
There is a internal problem; the laser is shut off for regulatory reasons.  
Aiming  
Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as  
specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult.  
The scanner can be tilted up to 45° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-6). Simple practice quickly shows what  
tolerances to work within.  
Specular  
Reflection  
+ 4  
-
45  
45  
Bar  
Code  
Figure 2-6. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone  
         
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Decode Zone  
in.  
5
cm  
12.7  
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5 mil  
1.0  
2.5  
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7.8 mil (60%)  
0
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6.0  
5
12.7  
10.4 mil (80%)  
7.5  
13 mil 100% UPC  
0
8.5  
Figure 2-7. Symbol LS9203 Decode Zone  
   
Scanning 2-9  
Mounting Template  
Use the template to mount the optional hands-free stand on a flat surface. Two #6-32 screws, 5/8 in. long, are recommended.  
2.00 in.  
5.08 cm  
Figure 2-8. Detachable Stand Mounting Template  
   
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3-3  
Introduction  
This chapter covers suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).  
Maintenance  
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.  
Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
Possible Solutions  
The omni-line scan pattern does not display when No power to the scanner.  
the directions are followed for installing the  
interface cable on 1-4.  
Ensure the host has power, and is on. If the scanner uses a  
separate power supply, ensure it’s connected to a working AC  
outlet.  
Interface cable is not properly  
connected.  
Check for loose cable connections.  
Scan line(s) display, but bar code cannot be read.  
Scanner is not programmed to read the Ensure scanner is programmed to read the bar code type being  
bar code type.  
scanned.  
Bar code is damaged.  
Bar code is too far from scanner.  
Try scanning other bar codes of the same bar code type.  
Move the bar code closer to the scanner.  
See the technical person in charge of scanning.  
The host has disabled scanning or  
overridden parameter settings.  
Bar code is decoded, but not transmitted to the host. Scanner is not programmed for the  
correct host type.  
Scan the appropriate host type bar code.  
Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the host. Scanner is not programmed to work with Ensure proper host is selected.  
the host. Check scanner host type  
parameters or editing options.  
For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s communication parameters  
match the hosts settings.  
For keyboard wedge, ensure scanner is programmed with the  
correct country code and that the CAPS LOCK key is off.  
Ensure editing options (e.g., UPCE-to-UPCA Conversion) are  
properly programmed.  
If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact the distributor or call the local Global  
Customer Interaction Center. See page xiv for contact information.  
Note  
         
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Technical Specifications  
Table 3-1. Technical Specifications  
Item  
Description  
Physical Characteristics  
Dimensions:  
without stand:  
Height  
5.51 in. (14 cm)  
3.49 in. (8.8 cm)  
2.96 in. (7.5 cm)  
Width  
Depth  
with stand:  
Height  
6.15 in. (15.62 cm)  
3.87 in. (9.83 cm)  
3.95 in. (10.03 cm)  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
Scanner only: 9.9 oz/282 g  
With stand: 12.2 oz/379 g  
Power Source  
Voltage  
Power drawn from host or external power supply; depends on host type.  
5.0 VDC 10%  
275 mA  
Nominal Current  
Power  
2 watts  
Mounting Options  
Color  
Fixed-mount stand  
Twilight Black  
Performance Characteristics  
Light Source  
650nm visible laser diode  
Note 1  
Yaw Tolerance (Typical)  
Omnidirectional: 50°  
Note 1  
Pitch Tolerance (Typical)  
Omnidirectional: 50°  
Note 1  
Roll Tolerance (Typical)  
Omnidirectional: 0 to 360°  
Print Contrast  
25% minimum reflective difference  
Omnidirectional: 20 interlocking lines  
Omnidirectional: 1500 scans/second  
0 to 8.5 in./0 to 21.6 cm @ 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN)  
Scan Patterns  
Scan Rate  
Depth of Field  
Nominal Working Range  
5 mil: (38%) 1 to 2.5 in./ 2.5 to 6.4 cm  
7.8 mil: (60%) 0 to 6 in./ 0 to 15.2 cm  
10.4 mil: (80%) 0 to 7.5 in./ 0 to 19 cm  
13 mil: (100%) 0 to 8.5 in./ 0 to 21.6 cm  
Width of Field  
1.6 in. (40 mm) @ Face  
6.7 in. (170 mm) @ 9 in.  
Minimum Resolution  
Decode Capability  
5 mil  
UPC/EAN/JAN, UPC/EAN with Supplementals, UCC/ EAN 128, Code 128, ISBT 128, Code 39, Code 39  
Trioptic, Chinese 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 11, Codabar, MSI, RSS Variants  
Interfaces Supported  
USB, RS 232, Keyboard Wedge and Wand  
1
Refers to 100% UPC bar code (80% contrast) located 4 in./10 cm from the scanner nose.  
   
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Table 3-1. Technical Specifications (Continued)  
Item  
User Environment  
Description  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)  
-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)  
5% to 95% (non-condensing)  
Designed to withstand 4 ft. (1.2 m) drops.  
Drop Specifications  
Ambient Light Immunity  
Immune to normal artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions.  
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor and Sodium Vapor: 450 Ft Candles (4,844 Lux)  
Sunlight: 8000 Ft Candles (86,111 Lux)  
Regulatory  
Electrical Safety  
Laser Safety  
Certified to UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950  
CDRH Class IIa Laser Product  
IEC 60825 Class 1 Laser Product  
EMC  
CISPR B, FCC B  
1
Refers to 100% UPC bar code (80% contrast) located 4 in./10 cm from the scanner nose.  
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Scanner Signal Descriptions  
Back of scanner  
Cable interface port  
PIN 1  
PIN 10  
Interface cable  
modular connector  
Figure 3-1. Scanner Cable Pinouts  
The signal descriptions in Table 3-2 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only.  
   
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Table 3-2. Scanner Signal Pin-outs  
Symbol LS9203  
Pin  
1
RS-232  
Reserved  
Power  
Ground  
TxD  
Keyboard Wedge  
Reserved  
Wand  
Reserved  
Power  
USB  
Jump to Pin 6  
2
Power  
Power  
3
Ground  
Ground  
DBP  
Ground  
Reserved  
D +  
4
KeyClock  
TermData  
KeyData  
TermClock  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
5
RxD  
CTS  
6
RTS  
RTS  
Jump to Pin 1  
D -  
7
CTS  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
8
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
9
10 Reserved  
 
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User Preferences 4-3  
Introduction  
The Symbol LS9203 scanner can be programmed 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 for the Symbol LS9203  
scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.  
The Symbol LS9203 is shipped with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4-4 (also see Chapter A,  
Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). Programming may not be necessary if the  
default values all requirements.  
Features values are set by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and  
are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.  
If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information). After hearing the power-up beeps,  
select a host type. This only needs to be done once, upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.  
To return all features to their default values, scan the Set All Defaultsbar code on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code  
menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).  
*High Frequency  
Feature/Option  
* Indicates Default  
Scanning Sequence Examples  
In most cases it is required to only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high,  
simply scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-6. The scanner issues a short high beep  
and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.  
Other parameters, such as specifying Serial Response Time-Out or setting Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar  
this procedure.  
Errors While Scanning  
Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.  
         
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User Preferences Default Parameters  
Table 4-1 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 4-5.  
See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 4-1. User Preferences Default Table  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
User Preferences  
Set Default Parameter  
Beeper Tone  
All Defaults  
High  
Beeper Volume  
High  
Laser On Time  
3.0 Sec  
Enable  
0.6 sec  
0.2 sec  
30 Minutes  
Beep After Good Decode  
Time-out Between Same Symbol  
Time-out Between Different Symbols  
Time Delay to Low Power Mode  
       
User Preferences 4-5  
User Preferences  
Set Default Parameter  
Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1.  
Set All Defaults  
         
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Beeper Tone  
To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.  
Low Frequency  
Medium Frequency  
   
User Preferences 4-7  
Beeper Tone (Continued)  
*High Frequency  
 
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Beeper Volume  
To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.  
Low Volume  
Medium Volume  
   
User Preferences 4-9  
Beeper Volume (Continued)  
*High Volume  
 
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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 10 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.  
To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in D that correspond to  
the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code  
below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If an error is made, or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Laser On Time  
     
User Preferences 4-11  
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)  
       
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Timeout Between Decodes  
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol  
This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes of different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1-second increments from 0.0  
to 9.9 seconds. Setting this above 0.4 seconds is recommended.) The default for this parameter is 0.6 seconds.  
Scan the bar code below to select a new timeout. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning in Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1  
that correspond to the desired timeout. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set a timeout of 0.5 seconds,  
scan the bar code below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If an error is made, or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Timeout Between Same Symbol  
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol  
This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes of different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1-second increments from 0.0  
to 9.9 seconds. The default for this parameter is 0.2 seconds.  
Scan the bar code below to select a new timeout. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning in Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1  
that correspond to the desired timeout. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set a timeout of 0.5 seconds,  
scan the bar code below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If an error is made, or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Timeout Between Different Symbol  
           
User Preferences 4-13  
Time Delay to Low Power Mode  
The scanner (after a period of inactivity) goes into low power mode and blinks infrequently to save power.  
This parameter sets the time that the scanner remains active after any scanning activity. Scan one of the five options. Depending on  
the selection, the scanner enters a low power mode 15, 30, 60, 90 minutes or 127.5 hours (Extended) after the last attempted decode.  
To restore the scanner to full power mode, the user must simply use the scanner by presenting a barcode.  
15 Minutes  
*30 Minutes  
     
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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (Continued)  
60 Minutes  
90 Minutes  
 
User Preferences 4-15  
Time Delay to Low Power Mode (Continued)  
Extended (127.5 Hours)  
 
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Keyboard Wedge Interface  
Chapter Contents  
   
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-3  
Introduction  
This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up the scanner. This interface type is used to attach the scanner  
between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the  
keystrokes as if they originate from the keyboard.  
This mode of operation allows adding bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. In this mode  
the keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.  
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).  
* Indicates Default  
*North American  
Feature/Option  
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface  
Male DIN Keyboard  
Y-cable  
Power supply  
(if needed)  
Figure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable  
To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable:  
1. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.  
2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable  
3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host device.  
4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard.  
5. If needed, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.  
6. Ensure that all connections are secure.  
7. Switch on the host system.  
8. Scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter to configure the scanner.  
     
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Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters  
Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in  
the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-5.  
See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table  
Page  
Parameter  
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters  
Keyboard Wedge Host Type  
Country Types (Country Codes)  
Ignore Unknown Characters  
Keystroke Delay  
Default  
Number  
1
IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles  
North American  
Send Bar Codes  
No Delay  
Intra-Keystroke Delay  
Disable  
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation  
Caps Lock On  
Disable  
Disable  
Caps Lock Override  
Disable  
Convert Wedge Data  
No Convert  
Disable  
Function Key Mapping  
FN1 Substitution  
Disable  
Send Make Break  
Disable  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
     
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-5  
Keyboard Wedge Host Types  
Keyboard Wedge Host Types  
Select the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.  
1
IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles  
IBM PS/2 (Model 30)  
           
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Keyboard Wedge Host Types (Continued)  
IBM AT NOTEBOOK  
IBM XT  
 
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-7  
Keyboard Wedge Host Types (Continued)  
NCR 7052  
1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Note  
 
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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)  
Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad  
*North American  
German Windows  
       
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-9  
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued)  
French Windows  
French Canadian Win 95/98  
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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued)  
French Canadian Windows XP/2000  
Spanish Windows  
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-11  
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued)  
Italian Windows  
Swedish Windows  
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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued)  
UK English Windows  
Japanese Windows  
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-13  
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued)  
Brazilian/Portuguese Windows  
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Ignore Unknown Characters  
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected,  
all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes  
With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep will sound  
on the scanner.  
*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters  
Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters  
   
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-15  
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)  
       
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Keystroke Delay (Continued)  
Long Delay (40 msec)  
 
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-17  
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.  
Enable  
*Disable  
       
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Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation  
This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-  
8 in a Microsoft operating system environment.  
Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad  
*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad  
       
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-19  
Caps Lock On  
When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.  
Enable Caps Lock On  
*Disable Caps Lock On  
       
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Caps Lock Override  
When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is  
sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key.  
Enable Caps Lock Override  
*Disable Caps Lock Override  
If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.  
Note  
       
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-21  
Convert Wedge Data  
When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.  
Convert to Upper Case  
Convert to Lower Case  
   
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Convert Wedge Data (Continued)  
*No Convert  
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-23  
Function Key Mapping  
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-24). 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.  
Enable  
*Disable  
   
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FN1 Substitution  
When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN1 characters in an Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and Key Value  
Enable  
*Disable  
   
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-25  
Send Make Break  
When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.  
*Send Make and Break Scan Codes  
Send Make Scan Code Only  
   
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Keyboard Maps  
The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar  
codes on page 10-6.  
Figure 5-2. IBM PS2 Type Keyboard  
.
5001  
5003  
5005  
5007  
5009  
7014  
7008  
5002  
5004  
5006  
5008  
5010  
7009  
7012  
7004  
7003  
7006  
7013  
7011  
7002  
Figure 5-3. IBM PC/XT  
5001  
5003  
5005  
5007  
5009  
7008  
7013  
7014  
7012  
5002  
5004  
5006  
5008  
5010  
7009  
7003  
7004  
7011  
7002  
Figure 5-4. IBM PC/AT  
 
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-27  
5002  
1045 5013  
5001  
5003  
5005  
5007  
5011  
5014 5015  
1043 5016  
5004  
5006  
5018  
5019  
5008  
5010  
5017  
7013  
5009  
5012  
(1048 if double key)  
1046  
1048  
(7013 if double key)  
Figure 5-5. NCR 7052 32-KEY  
1068  
1075  
1082  
1067  
1066  
1070  
1071  
1065  
1069  
1076  
1083  
1072  
1079  
1074  
1081  
1073  
1080  
1077  
1084  
1078  
1085  
5002  
1045 5013  
1086  
5001  
5003  
5005  
5007  
5011  
5014 5015  
1043 5016  
1087  
1088  
1089  
5004  
5006  
5018  
5019  
5008  
5010  
5017  
7013  
1090  
5009  
5012  
(1048 if double key)  
1046  
1048  
(1043 if double key)  
Figure 5-6. NCR 7052 58-KEY  
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ASCII Character Set  
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 >.  
Note  
Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
ASCII Value  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
1001  
1002  
1003  
1004  
1005  
1006  
1007  
1008  
1009  
1010  
1011  
1012  
1013  
1014  
1015  
1016  
1017  
1018  
1019  
1020  
1021  
1022  
1023  
1024  
1025  
1026  
1027  
$A  
$B  
$C  
$D  
$E  
CTRL A  
CTRL B  
CTRL C  
CTRL D  
CTRL E  
CTRL F  
CTRL G  
$F  
$G  
$H  
$I  
1
CTRL H/BACKSPACE  
CTRL I/HORIZONTAL TAB  
CTRL J  
1
$J  
$K  
$L  
CTRL K  
CTRL L  
1
$M  
$N  
$O  
$P  
CTRL M/ENTER  
CTRL N  
CTRL O  
CTRL P  
CTRL Q  
CTRL R  
CTRL S  
CTRL T  
CTRL U  
CTRL V  
CTRL W  
CTRL X  
CTRL Y  
CTRL Z  
$Q  
$R  
$S  
$T  
$U  
$V  
$W  
$X  
$Y  
$Z  
1
%A  
%B  
CTRL [/ESC  
1028  
CTRL \  
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
 
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-29  
Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
ASCII Value  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
1029  
1030  
1031  
1032  
1033  
1034  
1035  
1036  
1037  
1038  
1039  
1040  
1041  
1042  
1043  
1044  
1045  
1046  
1047  
1048  
1049  
1050  
1051  
1052  
1053  
1054  
1055  
1056  
1057  
1058  
1059  
1060  
%C  
%D  
%E  
CTRL ]  
CTRL 6  
CTRL -  
Space  
/A  
/B  
/C  
/D  
/E  
/F  
/G  
/H  
/I  
Space  
!
#
$
%
&
(
)
/J  
/K  
/L  
-
*
+
,
-
.
.
/O  
0
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
/Z  
%F  
%G  
%H  
;
<
=
1061  
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
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Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
ASCII Value  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
1062  
1063  
1064  
1065  
1066  
1067  
1068  
1069  
1070  
1071  
1072  
1073  
1074  
1075  
1076  
1077  
1078  
1079  
1080  
1081  
1082  
1083  
1084  
1085  
1086  
1087  
1088  
1089  
1090  
1091  
1092  
1093  
%I  
%J  
%V  
A
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
B
C
D
E
F
G
G
H
I
H
I
J
J
K
L
K
L
M
N
O
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K  
%L  
\
%M  
%N  
]
1094  
^
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-31  
Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
ASCII Value  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
1095  
1096  
1097  
1098  
1099  
1100  
1101  
1102  
1103  
1104  
1105  
1106  
1107  
1108  
1109  
1110  
1111  
1112  
1113  
1114  
1115  
1116  
1117  
1118  
1119  
1120  
1121  
1122  
1123  
1124  
1125  
%O  
_
%W  
+A  
+B  
+C  
+D  
+E  
a
b
c
d
e
f
+F  
+G  
+H  
+I  
g
h
i
+J  
j
+K  
+L  
k
l
+M  
+N  
+O  
+P  
m
n
o
p
q
r
+Q  
+R  
+S  
+T  
s
t
+U  
+V  
+W  
+X  
+Y  
+Z  
u
v
w
x
y
z
%P  
%Q  
%R  
%S  
{
|
}
1126  
~
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
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Table 5-3. Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set  
ALT Keys  
Keystroke  
2065  
2066  
2067  
2068  
2069  
2070  
2071  
2072  
2073  
2074  
2075  
2076  
2077  
2078  
2079  
2080  
2081  
2082  
2083  
2084  
2085  
2086  
2087  
2088  
2089  
2090  
ALT A  
ALT B  
ALT C  
ALT D  
ALT E  
ALT F  
ALT G  
ALT H  
ALT I  
ALT J  
ALT K  
ALT L  
ALT M  
ALT N  
ALT O  
ALT P  
ALT Q  
ALT R  
ALT S  
ALT T  
ALT U  
ALT V  
ALT W  
ALT X  
ALT Y  
ALT Z  
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-33  
Table 5-4. Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set  
GUI Keys  
Keystrokes  
Right Control Key  
3000  
3048  
3049  
3050  
3051  
3052  
3053  
3054  
3055  
3056  
3057  
3065  
3066  
3067  
3068  
3069  
3070  
3071  
3072  
3073  
3074  
3075  
3076  
3077  
3078  
3079  
3080  
3081  
3082  
3083  
3084  
3085  
3086  
3087  
3088  
3089  
GUI 0  
GUI 1  
GUI 2  
GUI 3  
GUI 4  
GUI 5  
GUI 6  
GUI 7  
GUI 8  
GUI 9  
GUI A  
GUI B  
GUI C  
GUI D  
GUI E  
GUI F  
GUI G  
GUI H  
GUI I  
GUI J  
GUI K  
GUI L  
GUI M  
GUI N  
GUI O  
GUI P  
GUI Q  
GUI R  
GUI S  
GUI T  
GUI U  
GUI V  
GUI W  
GUI X  
GUI Y  
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Table 5-4. Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued)  
GUI Keys  
Keystrokes  
3090  
GUI Z  
Table 5-5. Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set  
F Keys  
Keystroke  
5001  
5002  
5003  
5004  
5005  
5006  
5007  
5008  
5009  
5010  
5011  
5012  
5013  
5014  
5015  
5016  
5017  
5018  
5019  
5020  
5021  
5022  
5023  
5024  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
F19  
F20  
F21  
F22  
F23  
F24  
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-35  
Table 5-6. Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set  
Numeric Keypad  
Keystroke  
6042  
6043  
6044  
6045  
6046  
6047  
6048  
6049  
6050  
6051  
6052  
6053  
6054  
6055  
6056  
6057  
6058  
6059  
*
+
undefined  
-
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter  
Num Lock  
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Table 5-7. Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set  
Extended Keypad  
Keystroke  
7001  
7002  
7003  
7004  
7005  
7006  
7007  
7008  
7009  
7010  
7011  
7012  
7013  
7014  
7015  
7016  
7017  
7018  
Break  
Delete  
Pg Up  
End  
Pg Dn  
Pause  
Scroll Lock  
Backspace  
Tab  
Print Screen  
Insert  
Home  
Enter  
Escape  
Up Arrow  
Dn Arrow  
Left Arrow  
Right Arrow  
RS-232 Interface  
Chapter Contents  
   
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RS-232 Interface 6-3  
Introduction  
This chapter covers RS-232 host information for setting up the scanner. The RS-232 interface is used to attach the scanner to point-  
of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port).  
This scanner utilizes TTL RS-232 signal levels, which will interface with most system architectures. For  
system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing the TTL to  
RS-232C conversion. Please contact the Global Customer Interaction Center for more information.  
Note  
If the particular host is not listed in Table 6-2 on page 6-5, set the communication parameters to match the host device. To set  
communication parameters for hosts not listed, refer to the documentation for the host device.  
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).  
*Baud Rate 9600  
Feature/Option  
* Indicates Default  
Connecting an RS-232 Interface  
This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer.  
Serial Port Connector to Host  
Power supply cable  
Interface cable  
Power supply  
Interface cable  
Figure 6-1. RS-232 Direct Connection  
1. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4.  
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the serial port on the host.  
3. Connect the power supply.  
4. Scan appropriate bar codes in this chapter to match the host settings.  
RS-232 Default Parameters  
Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the  
Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-5.  
         
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See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 6-1. RS-232 Host Default Table  
Parameter  
RS-232 Host Parameters  
Default  
Page Number  
1
RS-232 Host Types  
Baud Rate  
Standard  
9600  
Parity  
None  
Check Receive Errors  
Hardware Handshaking  
Software Handshaking  
Host Serial Response Time-out  
RTS Line State  
Enable  
None  
None  
2 Sec  
Low RTS  
1
Stop Bit Select  
Data Bits  
8-Bit  
Beep on <BEL>  
Disable  
0 msec  
Intercharacter Delay  
Nixdorf Beep/LED Option  
Normal Operation  
Send Bar Codes  
Ignore Unknown Characters  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
 
RS-232 Interface 6-5  
RS-232 Host Parameters  
Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table ). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode  
A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed below.  
Table 6-2. Terminal Specific RS-232  
Standard  
(Default)  
Wincor-Nixdorf  
Mode A  
Wincor-Nixdorf  
Mode B/OPOS  
Parameter  
ICL  
Fujitsu  
Olivetti  
Yes  
Omron  
Transmit Code ID No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Data  
Transmission  
Format  
Data as is  
Data/Suffix  
Data/Suffix  
Data/Suffix  
Data/Suffix  
Prefix/Data/ Data/Suffix  
Suffix  
Suffix  
CR/LF (7013)  
9600  
CR (1013)  
9600  
CR (1013)  
9600  
CR (1013)  
9600  
CR (1013)  
9600  
ETX (1002)  
9600  
CR (1013)  
9600  
Baud Rate  
Parity  
None  
Even  
None  
Odd  
Odd  
Even  
None  
Hardware  
None  
RTS/CTS Option 3 None  
RTS/CTS Option 3 RTS/CTS Option 3  
None  
None  
Handshaking  
Software  
Handshaking  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
Ack/Nak  
9.9 Sec.  
None  
Serial Response 2 Sec.  
9.9 Sec.  
2 Sec.  
9.9 Sec.  
9.9 Sec.  
9.9 Sec.  
Time-out  
Stop Bit Select  
ASCII Format  
Beep On <BEL>  
RTS Line State  
Prefix  
One  
One  
One  
One  
One  
One  
One  
8-Bit  
Disable  
Low  
8-Bit  
8-Bit  
Disable  
Low  
8-Bit  
Disable  
Low  
8-Bit  
7-Bit  
8-Bit  
Disable  
High  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
High  
Low = No data to send Low  
None STX (1003)  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar codes.  
**If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host, it may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host  
type within 5 seconds of cycling power to the scanner.  
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS, JPOS terminal enables the transmission of code  
ID characters listed in Table 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.  
         
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Table 6-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters  
Wincor-  
Nixdorf  
Mode A  
Wincor-  
Nixdorf  
Mode B/OPOS  
ICL  
Fujitsu  
Olivetti  
Omron  
UPC-A  
A
E
A
E
A
C
B
A
M
N
K
I
A
C
A
C
B
A
A
E
UPC-E  
EAN-8/JAN-8  
EAN-13/JAN-13  
Code 39  
FF  
F
FF  
B
FF  
F
F
A
C <len>  
N <len>  
L <len>  
I <len>  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
F
M
N
K
M <len>  
N <len>  
K <len>  
I <len>  
L <len>  
H <len>  
P <len>  
O <len>  
A
C <len>  
N <len>  
L <len>  
I <len>  
None  
Codabar  
Code 128  
I 2 of 5  
I
Code 93  
L
L
D 2 of 5  
H <len>  
L <len>  
None  
H
P
H
H <len>  
L <len>  
None  
UCC/EAN 128  
MSI  
P
O
A
H
O
Bookland EAN  
IATA  
F
A
F
H<len>  
None  
None  
None  
H
None  
None  
Unlisted Bar  
Codes  
None  
None  
None  
None  
RS-232 Interface 6-7  
RS-232 Host Types  
To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.  
1
Standard RS-232  
ICL RS-232  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Note  
       
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RS-232 Host Types (Continued)  
Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A  
Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Note  
 
RS-232 Interface 6-9  
RS-232 Host Types (continued)  
Fujitsu RS-232  
Olivetti ORS4500  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Note  
 
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RS-232 Host Types (continued)  
Omron  
OPOS/JPOS  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Note  
 
RS-232 Interface 6-11  
Baud Rate  
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the baud rate setting  
of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.  
Baud Rate 600  
Baud Rate 1200  
   
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Baud Rate (continued)  
Baud Rate 2400  
Baud Rate 4800  
RS-232 Interface 6-13  
Baud Rate (continued)  
*Baud Rate 9600  
Baud Rate 19,200  
6-14 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Baud Rate (continued)  
Baud Rate 38,400  
RS-232 Interface 6-15  
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.  
Odd  
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.  
Even  
   
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Parity (Continued)  
Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.  
Mark  
Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.  
Space  
 
RS-232 Interface 6-17  
Parity (Continued)  
Select None when no parity bit is required.  
*None  
 
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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.  
*Check For Received Errors  
Do Not Check For Received Errors  
     
RS-232 Interface 6-19  
Hardware Handshaking  
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to  
Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).  
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking  
is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence:  
The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits up to 2 seconds for the host to negate the  
CTS line. If, after 2 seconds (default), the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned  
data is lost.  
When the CTS line is negated, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to 2 seconds for the host to assert CTS. When  
the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If, after 2 seconds (default), the CTS line is not asserted, the scanner sounds a  
transmit error, and discards the data.  
When data transmission is complete, the scanner negates RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.  
The host should respond by negating CTS. The scanner checks for a negated CTS upon the next transmission of data.  
During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is deasserted for more than 50 ms between characters, the  
transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is discarded.  
If the above communications sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In this case, the data is lost and must be  
rescanned.  
If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence.  
The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.  
Note  
None  
Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.  
*None  
   
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Standard RTS/CTS  
Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.  
Standard RTS/CTS  
RTS/CTS Option 1  
When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-  
asserts RTS when the transmission is complete.  
RTS/CTS Option 1  
RS-232 Interface 6-21  
RTS/CTS Option 2  
When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be  
asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within 2 seconds (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards  
the data.  
RTS/CTS Option 2  
RTS/CTS Option 3  
When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits  
up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and  
discards the data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.  
RTS/CTS Option 3  
6-22 Symbol LS9203 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.  
*None  
ACK/NAK  
When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. When a NAK  
is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send  
data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.  
The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a  
response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.  
ACK/NAK  
       
RS-232 Interface 6-23  
ENQ  
When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received  
within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an  
ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response Time-out to prevent transmission errors.  
ENQ  
ACK/NAK with ENQ  
This combines the two previous options.  
ACK/NAK with ENQ  
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XON/XOFF  
An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/  
XOFF:  
XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to 2 seconds for an  
XON character before transmission. If the XON is not received within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and  
discards the data.  
XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte. When the scanner  
receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits indefinitely for the XON.  
XON/XOFF  
RS-232 Interface 6-25  
Host Serial Response Time-out  
This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error has  
occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.  
*Minimum: 2 Sec  
Low: 2.5 Sec  
       
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Host Serial Response Time-out (Continued)  
Medium: 5 Sec  
High: 7.5 Sec  
 
RS-232 Interface 6-27  
Host Serial Response Time-out (Continued)  
Maximum: 9.9 Sec  
 
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RTS Line State  
This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state.  
*Host: Low RTS  
Host: High RTS  
       
RS-232 Interface 6-29  
Stop Bit Select  
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving  
device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the  
receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.  
*1 Stop Bit  
2 Stop Bits  
       
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Data Bits  
This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.  
7-Bit  
*8-Bit  
       
RS-232 Interface 6-31  
Beep on <BEL>  
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> is  
issued to gain a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event.  
Beep On <BEL> Character  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character  
(Disable)  
       
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Intercharacter Delay  
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.  
*Minimum: 0 msec  
Low: 25 msec  
   
RS-232 Interface 6-33  
Intercharacter Delay (Continued)  
Medium: 50 msec  
High: 75 msec  
 
6-34 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Intercharacter Delay (Continued)  
Maximum: 99 msec  
 
RS-232 Interface 6-35  
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  
   
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Nixdorf Beep/LED Options (Continued)  
Beep/LED After CTS Pulse  
RS-232 Interface 6-37  
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 send except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes  
With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep will sound  
on the scanner.  
*Send Bar Code  
(With Unknown Characters)  
Do Not Send Bar Codes  
(With Unknown Characters)  
   
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ASCII / Character Set  
The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.  
Table 6-4. RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values  
Full ASCII Code 39  
Prefix/Suffix Value  
1000  
1001  
1002  
1003  
1004  
1005  
1006  
1007  
1008  
1009  
1010  
1011  
1012  
1013  
1014  
1015  
1016  
1017  
1018  
1019  
1020  
1021  
1022  
1023  
1024  
1025  
1026  
1027  
1028  
1029  
1030  
1031  
1032  
1033  
Encode Character  
ASCII Character  
%U  
$A  
$B  
NUL  
SOH  
STX  
$C  
ETX  
$D  
$E  
EOT  
ENQ  
ACK  
$F  
$G  
$H  
$I  
BELL  
BCKSPC  
HORIZ TAB  
LF/NW LN  
VT  
$J  
$K  
$L  
FF  
$M  
$N  
$O  
$P  
CR/ENTER  
SO  
SI  
DLE  
$Q  
$R  
DC1/XON  
DC2  
$S  
DC3/XOFF  
DC4  
$T  
$U  
$V  
NAK  
SYN  
ETB  
$W  
$X  
CAN  
EM  
$Y  
$Z  
SUB  
%A  
%B  
%C  
%D  
%E  
Space  
/A  
ESC  
FS  
GS  
RS  
US  
Space  
!
       
RS-232 Interface 6-39  
Table 6-4. RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Full ASCII Code 39  
Prefix/Suffix Value  
1034  
1035  
1036  
1037  
1038  
1039  
1040  
1041  
1042  
1043  
1044  
1045  
1046  
1047  
1048  
1049  
1050  
1051  
1052  
1053  
1054  
1057  
1056  
1057  
1058  
1059  
1060  
1061  
1062  
1063  
1064  
1065  
1066  
1067  
1068  
1069  
Encode Character  
ASCII Character  
/B  
/C  
/D  
/E  
/F  
/G  
/H  
/I  
"
#
$
%
&
(
)
/J  
/K  
/L  
-
*
+
,
-
.
.
/O  
0
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
/Z  
%F  
%G  
%H  
%I  
%J  
%V  
A
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
B
C
D
E
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Table 6-4. RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Full ASCII Code 39  
Encode Character  
Prefix/Suffix Value  
1070  
1071  
1072  
1073  
1074  
1075  
1076  
1077  
1078  
1079  
1080  
1081  
1082  
1083  
1084  
1085  
1086  
1087  
1088  
1089  
1090  
1091  
1092  
1093  
1094  
1095  
1096  
1097  
1098  
1099  
1100  
1101  
1102  
1103  
1104  
1105  
ASCII Character  
F
G
F
G
H
I
H
I
J
J
K
L
K
L
M
N
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K  
%L  
%M  
%N  
%O  
%W  
+A  
+B  
+C  
+D  
+E  
+F  
+G  
+H  
+I  
\
]
^
_
`
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
RS-232 Interface 6-41  
Table 6-4. RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Full ASCII Code 39  
Prefix/Suffix Value  
1106  
Encode Character  
ASCII Character  
+J  
+K  
j
1107  
k
1108  
+L  
l
1109  
+M  
+N  
+O  
+P  
m
1110  
n
1111  
o
1112  
p
1113  
+Q  
+R  
q
1114  
r
1115  
+S  
s
1116  
+T  
t
1117  
+U  
+V  
u
1118  
v
1119  
+W  
+X  
w
1120  
x
1121  
+Y  
y
1122  
+Z  
z
1123  
%P  
%Q  
%R  
%S  
{
1124  
|
1125  
}
~
1126  
1127  
Undefined  
ENTER  
7013  
6-42 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
USB Interface  
Chapter Contents  
   
7-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
USB Interface 7-3  
Introduction  
This chapter covers the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a USB host, or a powered  
USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required.  
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).  
*North American, Standard USB Keyboard  
* Indicates Default  
Feature/Option  
Connecting a USB Interface  
USB Series A Connector  
Interface cable  
Figure 7-1. USB Connection  
The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including:  
Desktop PCs and Notebooks  
Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)  
IBM SurePOS terminals  
Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.  
The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:  
Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP  
MacOS 8.5 and above  
IBM 4690 OS.  
The scanner will also interface with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more information on USB  
technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit www.symbol.com/usb.  
To set up the scanner:  
1. Connect the USB interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4.  
2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS  
terminal.  
     
7-4 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
3. Select the USB device type. See USB Device Type on page 7-5.  
4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the “Human Interface Device” driver. To  
install the “Human Interface Device” driver provided by Windows click “Next” through all the choices and click “Finished”  
on the last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation.  
5. If not using a North American keyboard, scan the appropriate country bar code under USB Country Keyboard Types (Country  
If there are any problems with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-3.  
USB Default Parameters  
Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter  
Descriptions section beginning on page 7-5.  
See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 7-1. USB Host Default Table  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
USB Host Parameters  
USB Device Type  
HID (Human Interface Device)  
Keyboard Emulation  
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)  
USB Keystroke Delay  
North American  
No Delay  
Disable  
USB CAPS Lock Override  
USB Ignore Unknown Characters  
Emulate Keypad  
Send Bar Codes  
Disable  
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution  
Function Key Mapping  
Disable  
Disable  
Simulated Caps Lock  
Disable  
Convert Case  
Disable  
     
USB Interface 7-5  
USB Host Parameters  
USB Device Type  
Select the desired USB device type.  
HID Keyboard Emulation (default) - This device type allows the scanner to emulate a USB keyboard. When a bar code is  
successfully decoded, bar code data is transmitted to the console as if the data was typed on a keyboard. No special drivers  
are required as HID Keyboard Emulation is supported by most USB drivers.  
IBM Table Top USB - This device type is used with table top scanners connecting to a cash register with IBM OEM  
specification compliant drivers (supplied by the cash register vendor). IBM Table Top USB requires drivers supplied by the  
Point-of-Service (POS) device vendor. Check with the POS vendor to verify the drivers used.  
IBM Hand-Held USB - This device type is used with hand-held scanners connecting to a cash register with IBM OEM  
specification compliant drivers (supplied by the cash register vendor). IBM Hand-Held USB requires drivers supplied by  
the Point-of-Service (POS) device vendor. Check with the POS vendor to verify the drivers used.  
When connecting two scanners to a host, IBM does not permit the selection of two of the same device types.  
When two connections are required, select IBM Table Top USB for one scanner and IBM Hand-Held  
USB for the second scanner.  
Note  
USB OPOS Hand-Held - This device type is used with Symbol’s OPOS/JPOS compliant drivers, which can be downloaded  
from Symbol’s Software Developer Zone at http://devzone.symbol.com. Motorola only supports one OPOS connection per  
host.  
Simple COM Port Emulation - This device type requires a Motorola driver download from the Software Developer Zone  
at http://devzone.symbol.com. When the scanner is connected to the host the next available comm port is automatically  
selected, emulating a one-way RS-232 connection. No handshaking is supported. No baud settings are required.  
When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard  
startup beep sequences.  
Note  
*HID Keyboard Emulation  
         
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USB Device Type (Continued)  
IBM Table Top USB  
IBM Hand-Held USB  
 
USB Interface 7-7  
USB Device Type (Continued)  
USB OPOS Hand-Held  
Simple COM Port Emulation  
 
7-8 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
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 Country Selection, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard  
startup beep sequences.  
Note  
*North American, Standard USB Keyboard  
French, Windows  
       
USB Interface 7-9  
USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued)  
German, Windows  
French Canadian, Windows  
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USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued)  
French Canadian, Windows 2000/XP  
Spanish (Traditional), Windows  
USB Interface 7-11  
USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued)  
Italian, Windows  
Swedish, Windows  
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USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued)  
UK English, Windows  
Japanese, Windows (ASCII)  
USB Interface 7-13  
USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued)  
Portuguese-Brazilian, Windows  
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USB Keystroke Delay  
This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts  
require a slower transmission of data.  
*No Delay  
Medium Delay (20 msec)  
       
USB Interface 7-15  
USB Keystroke Delay (Continued)  
Long Delay (40 msec)  
 
7-16 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
USB CAPS Lock Override  
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the  
state of the caps lock key. This setting is always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled.  
Override Caps Lock Key  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key  
(Disable)  
       
USB Interface 7-17  
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. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least  
one unknown character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.  
*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters  
Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters  
(Disable)  
     
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Emulate Keypad  
When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as “ALT  
make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.  
*Disable Keypad Emulation  
Enable Keypad Emulation  
   
USB Interface 7-19  
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution  
This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN1 characters  
in a Code 128 or an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 10-9  
to set the Key Category and Key Value).  
Enable  
*Disable  
   
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Function Key Mapping  
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-24). 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.  
*Disable Function Key Mapping  
Enable Function Key Mapping  
   
USB Interface 7-21  
Simulated Caps Lock  
*Disable Simulated Caps Lock  
Enable Simulated Caps Lock  
   
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Convert Case  
When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.  
*No Case Conversion  
Convert All to Upper Case  
   
USB Interface 7-23  
Convert Case (Continued)  
Convert All to Lower Case  
7-24 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
ASCII Character Set  
Table 7-2. USB Prefix/Suffix Values  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
Prefix/ Suffix Value  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
1000  
1001  
1002  
1003  
1004  
1005  
1006  
1007  
1008  
1009  
1010  
1011  
1012  
1013  
1014  
1015  
1016  
1017  
1018  
1019  
1020  
1021  
1022  
1023  
1024  
1025  
1026  
1027  
1028  
%U  
$A  
$B  
$C  
$D  
$E  
CTRL 2  
CTRL A  
CTRL B  
CTRL C  
CTRL D  
CTRL E  
$F  
CTRL F  
$G  
$H  
$I  
CTRL G  
1
CTRL H/BACKSPACE  
1
CTRL I/HORIZONTAL TAB  
$J  
CTRL J  
CTRL K  
CTRL L  
$K  
$L  
1
$M  
$N  
$O  
$P  
CTRL M/ENTER  
CTRL N  
CTRL O  
CTRL P  
CTRL Q  
CTRL R  
CTRL S  
CTRL T  
CTRL U  
CTRL V  
CTRL W  
CTRL X  
CTRL Y  
CTRL Z  
$Q  
$R  
$S  
$T  
$U  
$V  
$W  
$X  
$Y  
$Z  
1
%A  
%B  
%C  
CTRL [/ESC  
CTRL \  
CTRL ]  
1029  
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
     
USB Interface 7-25  
Table 7-2. USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
Prefix/ Suffix Value  
1030  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
%D  
%E  
CTRL 6  
1031  
1032  
1033  
1034  
1035  
1036  
1037  
1038  
1039  
1040  
1041  
1042  
1043  
1044  
1045  
1046  
1047  
1048  
1049  
1050  
1051  
1052  
1053  
1054  
1055  
1056  
1057  
1058  
1059  
1060  
1061  
CTRL -  
Space  
/A  
/B  
/C  
/D  
/E  
/F  
/G  
/H  
/I  
Space  
!
#
$
%
&
(
)
/J  
/K  
/L  
-
*
+
,
-
.
.
/O  
0
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
/Z  
%F  
%G  
%H  
%I  
;
<
=
>
1062  
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
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Table 7-2. USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
Prefix/ Suffix Value  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
1063  
1064  
1065  
1066  
1067  
1068  
1069  
1070  
1071  
1072  
1073  
1074  
1075  
1076  
1077  
1078  
1079  
1080  
1081  
1082  
1083  
1084  
1085  
1086  
1087  
1088  
1089  
1090  
1091  
1092  
1093  
1094  
%J  
%V  
A
B
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
I
G
H
I
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
N
O
P
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Q
R
S
T
S
T
U
V
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
W
X
Y
Z
%K  
%L  
[
\
%M  
%N  
%O  
]
^
1095  
_
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
USB Interface 7-27  
Table 7-2. USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Full ASCII  
Code 39  
Prefix/ Suffix Value  
1096  
Encode Character  
Keystroke  
%W  
`
1097  
1098  
1099  
1100  
1101  
1102  
1103  
1104  
1105  
1106  
1107  
1108  
1109  
1110  
1111  
1112  
1113  
1114  
1115  
1116  
1117  
1118  
1119  
1120  
1121  
1122  
1123  
1124  
1125  
+A  
+B  
+C  
+D  
+E  
a
b
c
d
e
f
+F  
+G  
+H  
+I  
g
h
i
+J  
j
+K  
+L  
k
l
+M  
+N  
+O  
+P  
m
n
o
p
q
r
+Q  
+R  
+S  
+T  
s
t
+U  
+V  
+W  
+X  
+Y  
+Z  
u
v
w
x
y
z
%P  
%Q  
%R  
%S  
{
|
}
1126  
~
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the  
unbolded keystroke is sent.  
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Table 7-3. USB ALT Key Character Set  
ALT Keys  
Keystroke  
2064  
2065  
2066  
2067  
2068  
2069  
2070  
2071  
2072  
2073  
2074  
2075  
2076  
2077  
2078  
2079  
2080  
2081  
2082  
2083  
2084  
2085  
2086  
2087  
2088  
2089  
2090  
ALT 2  
ALT A  
ALT B  
ALT C  
ALT D  
ALT E  
ALT F  
ALT G  
ALT H  
ALT I  
ALT J  
ALT K  
ALT L  
ALT M  
ALT N  
ALT O  
ALT P  
ALT Q  
ALT R  
ALT S  
ALT T  
ALT U  
ALT V  
ALT W  
ALT X  
ALT Y  
ALT Z  
USB Interface 7-29  
Table 7-4. USB GUI Key Character Set  
GUI Key  
Keystroke  
3000  
3048  
3049  
3050  
3051  
3052  
3053  
3054  
3055  
3056  
3057  
3065  
3066  
3067  
3068  
3069  
3070  
3071  
3072  
3073  
3074  
3075  
3076  
3077  
3078  
3079  
3080  
3081  
3082  
3083  
3084  
3085  
3086  
3087  
Right Control Key  
GUI 0  
GUI 1  
GUI 2  
GUI 3  
GUI 4  
GUI 5  
GUI 6  
GUI 7  
GUI 8  
GUI 9  
GUI A  
GUI B  
GUI C  
GUI D  
GUI E  
GUI F  
GUI G  
GUI H  
GUI I  
GUI J  
GUI K  
GUI L  
GUI M  
GUI N  
GUI O  
GUI P  
GUI Q  
GUI R  
GUI S  
GUI T  
GUI U  
GUI V  
GUI W  
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The AppleiMac 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.  
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Table 7-4. USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)  
GUI Key  
Keystroke  
3088  
3089  
3090  
GUI X  
GUI Y  
GUI Z  
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The AppleiMac 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.  
USB Interface 7-31  
Table 7-5. USB F Key Character Set  
F Keys  
Keystroke  
5001  
5002  
5003  
5004  
5005  
5006  
5007  
5008  
5009  
5010  
5011  
5012  
5013  
5014  
5015  
5016  
5017  
5018  
5019  
5020  
5021  
5022  
5023  
5024  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
F19  
F20  
F21  
F22  
F23  
F24  
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Table 7-6. USB Numeric Keypad Character Set  
Numeric Keypad  
Keystroke  
6042  
6043  
6044  
6045  
6046  
6047  
6048  
6049  
6050  
6051  
6052  
6053  
6054  
6055  
6056  
6057  
6058  
6059  
*
+
undefined  
-
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter  
Num Lock  
USB Interface 7-33  
Table 7-7. USB Extended Keypad Character Set  
Extended Keypad  
Keystroke  
7001  
7002  
7003  
7004  
7005  
7006  
7007  
7008  
7009  
7010  
7011  
7012  
7013  
7014  
7015  
7016  
7017  
7018  
Break  
Delete  
PgUp  
End  
Pg Dn  
Pause  
Scroll Lock  
Backspace  
Tab  
Print Screen  
Insert  
Home  
Enter  
Escape  
Up Arrow  
Down Arrow  
Left Arrow  
Right Arrow  
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8-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Wand Emulation Interface 8-3  
Introduction  
This chapter covers Wand Emulation host information for setting up the scanner. This mode is used whenever Wand Emulation  
communication is needed. The scanner will attach 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.  
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).  
*Transmit Unknown Char-  
* Indicates Default  
Feature/Option  
acters  
Connecting Using Wand Emulation  
To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and  
interprets it for the host.  
Wand port  
Portable data  
Terminal  
Interface cable  
Figure 8-1. Wand Emulation Connection  
1. Connect the Wand Emulation interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page  
1-4.  
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the Wand port on the portable data terminal or controller.  
3. Scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter to configure the scanner.  
     
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Wand Emulation Default Parameters  
Table 8-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the  
Wand Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 8-5.  
See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 8-1. Wand Emulation Default Table  
Parameter  
Wand Emulation Host Parameters  
Wand Emulation Host Types  
Leading Margin  
Default  
Page Number  
1
Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller  
80 msec  
Polarity  
Bar High/Margin Low  
Send Bar Codes  
Disable  
Ignore Unknown Characters  
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39  
Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII  
Disable  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
     
Wand Emulation Interface 8-5  
Wand Emulation Host Parameters  
Wand Emulation Host Types  
Select the wand emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below.  
1
Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller  
Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI)  
1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Note  
           
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Wand Emulation Host Types (Continued)  
Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon)  
 
Wand Emulation Interface 8-7  
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 is used to accommodate 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.  
Note  
*80 msec  
140 msec  
       
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Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) (Continued)  
200 msec  
 
Wand Emulation Interface 8-9  
Polarity  
Polarity determines how the scanner's wand emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal  
that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders, to which this device could be attached, are expecting the DBP to be in a  
certain format. The DBP either has the “highs” represent bars and the “lows” represent spaces (margins), or the “highs” represent  
spaces (margins) and the “lows” represent bars.  
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select the polarity required by the decoder.  
*Bar High/Margin Low  
Bar Low/Margin High  
       
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Ignore Unknown Characters  
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected,  
all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes  
With Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and then an  
error beep will sound on the scanner.  
*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters  
Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters  
       
Wand Emulation Interface 8-11  
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 may present  
a problem for customers with legacy systems that do not recognize some newer symbologies (for example, RSS).  
Enabling this parameter ignores the original symbology that was decoded, and outputs the data as if it were a Code 39 barcode. Any  
lowercase characters that were in the original data stream are transmitted as uppercase characters. This also allows ADF Formatting  
to occur.  
If Ignore Unknown Characters is enabled, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set  
are replaced by a space.  
If Ignore Unknown Characters is disabled, if any characters that do not have a corresponding character are encountered, the scanner  
emits an error beep and no data is transmitted.  
ADF Note: By default, the Wand Emulation Interface does not allow scanned data to be processed by ADF rules. Enabling this  
parameter has the side effect of allowing the scanned data to be processed by the ADF rules (See Chapter 13).  
Enable Convert to Code 39 for Wand Host  
*Disable Convert to Code 39 for Wand Host  
       
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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 will be 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.  
*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion  
Enable Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion  
     
Symbologies  
Chapter Contents  
   
9-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
9-4 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Symbologies 9-5  
Introduction  
This chapter describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the  
Symbol LS9203 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.  
The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 9-6 (also see Chapter A, Standard Default  
Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit your requirements, programming may  
not be necessary. Features values are set by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences.  
To return all features to their default values, scan the Set All Defaults bar code on page 4-5.  
If using a USB cable, select a host type. Refer to each host chapter for specific host information.  
Scanning Sequence Examples  
In most cases only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A  
check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code listed under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit on  
page 9-25. The scanner issues a short high beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.  
Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in the proper sequence. Refer to the  
individual parameter, like Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, for this procedure.  
Errors While Scanning  
Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.  
         
9-6 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Symbology Default Parameters  
Table 9-1 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 page 9-9.  
See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 9-1. Symbology Default Table  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
UPC/EAN  
UPC-A  
Enable  
Enable  
Disable  
Enable  
Enable  
Disable  
Ignore  
UPC-E  
UPC-E1  
EAN-8/JAN-8  
EAN-13/JAN-13  
Bookland EAN  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy  
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit  
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit  
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit  
UPC-A Preamble  
20  
Transmit  
Transmit  
Transmit  
System Character  
System Character  
System Character  
Disable  
UPC-E Preamble  
UPC-E1 Preamble  
Convert UPC-E to A  
Convert UPC-E1 to A  
Disable  
EAN-8 Zero Extend  
Disable  
Bookland ISBN Format  
UCC Coupon Extended Code  
Linear UPC/EAN Decode  
Code 128  
ISBN-10  
Disable  
Disable  
Code 128  
Enable  
     
Symbologies 9-7  
Table 9-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
UCC/EAN-128  
Enable  
Enable  
Enable  
Level 3  
ISBT 128 (non-concatenated)  
Code 128 Decode Performance  
Code 128 Decode Performance Level  
Code 39  
Code 39  
Enable  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
2 to 55  
Disable  
Trioptic Code 39  
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code)  
Code 32 Prefix  
Set Length(s) for Code 39  
Code 39 Check Digit Verification  
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit  
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion  
Buffer Code 39  
Do not transmit  
Disable  
Disable  
Code 39 Decode Performance  
Code 39 Decode Performance Level  
Code 93  
Enable  
Level 3  
Code 93  
Disable  
4 to 55  
Set Length(s) for Code 93  
Code 11  
Code 11  
Disable  
Set Lengths for Code 11  
Code 11 Check Digit Verification  
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit  
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)  
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)  
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5  
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification  
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit  
4 to 55  
Disable  
Do not transmit  
Disable  
14  
Disable  
Do not transmit  
9-8 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Table 9-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13  
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)  
Discrete 2 of 5  
Disable  
Disable  
12  
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5  
Chinese 2 of 5  
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5  
Codabar (NW - 7)  
Codabar  
Disable  
Disable  
5 to 55  
Disable  
Disable  
Set Lengths for Codabar  
CLSI Editing  
NOTIS Editing  
MSI  
MSI  
Disable  
1 to 55  
One  
Set Length(s) for MSI  
MSI Check Digits  
Transmit MSI Check Digit  
MSI Check Digit Algorithm  
RSS (Reduced Space Symbology)  
RSS 14  
Disable  
Mod 10/Mod 10  
Enable  
Disable  
Enable  
Disable  
RSS Limited  
RSS Expanded  
Convert RSS to UPC/EAN  
Symbology - Specific Security Levels  
Redundancy Security Levels  
Security Level  
1
0
Symbology - Intercharacter Gap  
Intercharacter Gaps  
Normal  
Symbologies 9-9  
UPC/EAN  
Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E  
To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
*Enable UPC-A  
Disable UPC-A  
         
9-10 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E (Continued)  
*Enable UPC-E  
Disable UPC-E  
     
Symbologies 9-11  
Enable/Disable UPC-E1  
To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.  
Note  
Enable UPC-E1  
*Disable UPC-E1  
       
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Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13/EAN-8/JAN-8  
To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13 or EAN-8/JAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
*Enable EAN-13/JAN-13  
Disable EAN-13/JAN-13  
     
Symbologies 9-13  
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13/EAN-8/JAN-8 (Continued)  
*Enable EAN-8/JAN-8  
Disable EAN-8/JAN-8  
   
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Enable/Disable Bookland EAN  
To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable Bookland EAN  
*Disable Bookland EAN  
If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 9-37. Also select either Decode UPC/  
EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in  
Note  
       
Symbologies 9-15  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals  
Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC-A+2, UPC-E+2, EAN 13+2). The following  
options are available:  
If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus  
supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.  
If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental  
characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.  
If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental  
characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of  
times set via UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 9-24 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no  
supplemental.  
If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes  
starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must  
decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 9-24 before transmitting its  
data to confirm that there is no supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix  
immediately.  
Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode  
Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode  
If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see Enable/Disable  
Bookland EAN on page 9-14 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using Bookland ISBN Format on  
Note  
Enable 977 Supplemental Mode  
Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode  
Enable 491 Supplemental Mode  
Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously.  
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix.  
Set this 3-digit prefix using Supplemental User-Programmable 1.  
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of two 3-digit  
user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using Supplemental User-Programmable 1 and Supplemental User-  
Programmable 2.  
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed  
previously or the user-defined prefix set using Supplemental User-Programmable 1.  
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed  
previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using Supplemental User-Programmable 1 and Supplemental  
User-Programmable 2.  
Select Supplemental User-Programmable 1 to set a 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes  
beginning on page D-1.  
Select Supplemental User-Programmable 2 to set a second 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar  
codes beginning on page D-1.  
To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental characters.  
Note  
   
9-16 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
*Ignore UPC/EAN With Supplementals  
Decode UPC/EAN Only With Supplementals  
Symbologies 9-17  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals  
Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode  
9-18 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode  
Enable 977 Supplemental Mode  
Symbologies 9-19  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode  
Enable 491 Supplemental Mode  
9-20 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Enable Smart Supplemental Mode  
Symbologies 9-21  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1  
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2  
9-22 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1  
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2  
Symbologies 9-23  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued)  
Supplemental User-Programmable 1  
Supplemental User-Programmable 2  
9-24 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy  
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals or one of the supplemental modes 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 20.  
Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D,  
Numeric Bar Codes. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. If an error is made, or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page  
D-8.  
UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy  
       
Symbologies 9-25  
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit  
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to  
transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of  
the data.  
*Transmit UPC-A Check Digit  
Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit  
       
9-26 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit (Continued)  
*Transmit UPC-E Check Digit  
Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit  
Symbologies 9-27  
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit (Continued)  
*Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit  
Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit  
9-28 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
UPC-A Preamble  
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for  
transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”  
for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.  
No Preamble  
(<DATA>)  
*System Character  
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)  
     
Symbologies 9-29  
UPC-A Preamble (Continued)  
System Character & Country Code  
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)  
 
9-30 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
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. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.  
No Preamble  
(<DATA>)  
*System Character  
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)  
     
Symbologies 9-31  
UPC-E Preamble (Continued)  
System Character & Country Code  
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)  
 
9-32 Symbol LS9203 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. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.  
No Preamble  
(<DATA>)  
*System Character  
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)  
   
Symbologies 9-33  
UPC-E1 Preamble (Continued)  
System Character & Country Code  
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)  
9-34 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A  
When enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data  
follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).  
When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion.  
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A  
(Disable)  
     
Symbologies 9-35  
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A  
When enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A  
format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).  
When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.  
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A  
(Disable)  
   
9-36 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
EAN Zero Extend  
When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13  
symbols.  
When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.  
Enable EAN Zero Extend  
*Disable EAN Zero Extend  
     
Symbologies 9-37  
Bookland ISBN Format  
If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 9-14, select one of the following formats for Bookland  
data:  
Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special  
Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered Bookland in this mode.  
Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in 13-digit format to  
meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.  
*Bookland ISBN-10  
Bookland ISBN-13  
For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on  
page 9-14, then select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals,  
or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals on page 9-15.  
Note  
     
9-38 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
UCC Coupon Extended Code  
The UCC Coupon Extended Code is an additional bar code adjacent to a UCC Coupon Code. To enable or disable UCC Coupon Extended  
Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code  
*Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code  
     
Symbologies 9-39  
Linear UPC/EAN Decode  
This option applies to code types containing two adjacent blocks (e.g., UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13). When enabled, a bar code is  
transmitted only when both the left and right blocks are successfully decoded within one laser scan. Enable this option when bar  
codes are in proximity to each other.  
Enable Linear UPC/EAN Decode  
*Disable Linear UPC/EAN Decode  
   
9-40 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 128  
Enable/Disable Code 128  
To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
*Enable Code 128  
Disable Code 128  
       
Symbologies 9-41  
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128  
To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
*Enable UCC/EAN-128  
Disable UCC/EAN-128  
     
9-42 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Enable/Disable ISBT 128  
ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood banking industry. To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code  
below. Concatenation of the ISBT data, if required, must be performed in the host.  
*Enable ISBT 128  
Disable ISBT 128  
   
Symbologies 9-43  
Code 128 Decode Performance  
This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level  
reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased  
levels reduce decode security.  
If this option is enabled, select a Decode Performance level from the following pages to suit the performance needs.  
*Enable Code 128 Decode Performance  
Disable Code 128 Decode Performance  
   
9-44 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 128 Decode Performance Level  
This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level  
reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased  
levels reduce decode security.  
This option must be enabled (see Code 128 Decode Performance Enable).  
Code 128 Decode Performance Level 1  
Code 128 Decode Performance Level 2  
   
Symbologies 9-45  
Code 128 Decode Performance Level (Continued)  
*Code 128 Decode Performance Level 3  
9-46 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 39  
Enable/Disable Code 39  
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
*Enable Code 39  
Disable Code 39  
When a large gap bar code is encountered, refer to Symbology - Intercharacter Gap on page 9-101  
Note  
       
Symbologies 9-47  
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39  
Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six  
characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable Trioptic Code 39  
*Disable Trioptic Code 39  
Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII should not be enabled simultaneously.  
Note  
     
9-48 Symbol LS9203 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 in order for this parameter to function.  
Note  
Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32  
*Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32  
   
Symbologies 9-49  
Code 32 Prefix  
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.  
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.  
Note  
Enable Code 32 Prefix  
*Disable Code 32 Prefix  
   
9-50 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for Code 39  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII  
is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths  
are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1. For example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters,  
scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on  
page D-8.  
Code 39 - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either of two  
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For  
example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths,  
then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths  
   
Symbologies 9-51  
Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. The length  
range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode  
Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2  
(single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page  
D-8.  
Code 39 - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner capability.  
Code 39 - Any Length  
 
9-52 Symbol LS9203 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 those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this feature is enabled.  
This feature should only be enabled if the code 39 symbols contain a module 43 check digit.  
Enable Code 39 Check Digit  
*Disable Code 39 Check Digit  
     
Symbologies 9-53  
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit  
Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.  
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit  
(Disable)  
Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.  
Note  
     
9-54 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII  
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.  
Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and therefore described in the “ASCII Character Set” Table for the  
appropriate interface.  
Enable Code 39 Full ASCII  
*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII  
Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII should not be enabled simultaneously.  
Note  
     
Symbologies 9-55  
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)  
This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols.  
When the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) is selected, all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character are  
temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later. The leading space is not buffered.  
Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a first-in first-out  
format, plus transmission of the “triggering” symbol. See the following pages for further details.  
When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected, all decoded Code 39 symbols are transmitted immediately without being  
stored in the buffer.  
This feature affects Code 39 only. If Buffer Code 39 is selected, it is recommend to configure the scanner to decode Code 39  
symbology only.  
Buffer Code 39  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Buffer Code 39  
While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of  
information.  
To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission (see Transmit  
Buffer on page 9-56) or clear the buffer.  
   
9-56 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Buffer Data  
To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start  
pattern.  
Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a lo/hi beep to indicate successful decode and  
buffering. (For overflow conditions, see Overfilling Transmission Buffer on page 9-57.)  
The scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer.  
No transmission occurs.  
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 hi/lo/hi beep.  
The scanner erases the transmission buffer.  
No transmission occurs.  
Clear Buffer  
The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to scan this command, be sure Code 39  
length is set to include length 1.  
Note  
Transmit Buffer  
There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.  
1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.  
• The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.  
• The scanner issues a lo/hi beep.  
Transmit Buffer  
2. Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.  
• The scanner issues a hi/lo beep to indicate a good decode and that buffering of the decode data has occurred.  
• The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.  
• The scanner signals that the buffer was transmitted with a lo/hi beep.  
   
Symbologies 9-57  
The Transmit Buffer contains only a plus (+) character. In order to scan this command, be sure Code 39 length  
is set to include length 1.  
Note  
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.  
Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer  
If the symbol just read was the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:  
A short lo/hi/lo beep signals that the buffer is empty.  
No transmission occurs.  
The buffer remains empty.  
 
9-58 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 39 Decode Performance  
This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level  
reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased  
levels reduce decode security.  
If this option is enabled, select a Decode Performance level from the following pages to suit performance needs.  
This option only works with Code 39 One Discrete Length.  
Note  
*Enable Code 39 Decode Performance  
Disable Code 39 Decode Performance  
   
Symbologies 9-59  
Code 39 Decode Performance Level  
This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level  
reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased  
levels reduce decode security.  
This option must be enabled (see Code 39 Decode Performance).  
Code 39 Decode Performance Level 1  
Code 39 Decode Performance Level 2  
   
9-60 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 39 Decode Performance Level (Continued)  
*Code 39 Decode Performance Level 3  
Symbologies 9-61  
Code 93  
Enable/Disable Code 93  
To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable Code 93  
*Disable Code 93  
       
9-62 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for Code 93  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. discrete lengths, or  
lengths within a specific range.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths  
are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code  
93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to change  
a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Code 93 - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either of two  
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For  
example, to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths,  
then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths  
     
Symbologies 9-63  
Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. The length  
range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode  
Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2  
(single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page  
D-8.  
Code 93 - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner’s capability.  
Code 93 - Any Length  
9-64 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 11  
Code 11  
To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable Code 11  
*Disable Code 11  
       
Symbologies 9-65  
Set Lengths for Code 11  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. discrete lengths, or  
lengths within a specific range.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths  
are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code  
11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to change  
a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Code 11 - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either of two  
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For  
example, to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths,  
then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths  
   
9-66 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for Code 11 (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. The length  
range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode  
Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2  
(single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page  
D-8.  
Code 11 - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner capability.  
Code 11 - Any Length  
 
Symbologies 9-67  
Code 11 Check Digit Verification  
This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check  
digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check  
digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.  
To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in the Code 11 symbols.  
*Disable  
One Check Digit  
   
9-68 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Code 11 Check Digit Verification (Continued)  
Two Check Digits  
Symbologies 9-69  
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits  
This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).  
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit  
(Disable)  
Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.  
Note  
   
9-70 Symbol LS9203 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  
       
Symbologies 9-71  
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths  
are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only I 2  
of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to change  
a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected  
lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to  
decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2,  
1, and then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths  
     
9-72 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length  
range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode I  
2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single  
digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner capability.  
Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the  
code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To  
prevent this from happening, it is recommended that specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two  
Note  
Discrete Lengths) be selected for I 2 of 5 applications.  
I 2 of 5 - Any Length  
 
Symbologies 9-73  
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.  
*Disable  
USS Check Digit  
     
9-74 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification (Continued)  
OPCC Check Digit  
 
Symbologies 9-75  
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)  
     
9-76 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13  
This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this,  
the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.  
Scanning a single bar code below, Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable), accomplishes this function.  
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13  
(Disable)  
     
Symbologies 9-77  
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  
       
9-78 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths  
are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only D 2  
of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to change  
a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two  
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For  
example, to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths,  
then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths  
     
Symbologies 9-79  
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The  
length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to  
decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1,  
and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on  
page D-8.  
D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner capability.  
Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the  
code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To  
prevent this from happening, it is recommended that specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length -  
Note  
Two Discrete Lengths) be selected for D 2 of 5 applications.  
D 2 of 5 - Any Length  
 
9-80 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Chinese 2 of 5  
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5  
To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable Chinese 2 of 5  
*Disable Chinese 2 of 5  
       
Symbologies 9-81  
Codabar (NW - 7)  
Enable/Disable Codabar  
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable Codabar  
*Disable Codabar  
When a large gap bar code is encountered, refer to Symbology - Intercharacter Gap on page 9-101  
Note  
       
9-82 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for Codabar  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing a selected length. Lengths  
are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only  
Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to  
change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Codabar - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing either of two  
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For  
example, to decode only those Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths,  
then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths  
   
Symbologies 9-83  
Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. The  
length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to  
decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4,  
1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel  
on page D-8.  
Codabar - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner capability.  
Codabar - Any Length  
9-84 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
CLSI Editing  
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a  
14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.  
Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.  
Note  
Enable CLSI Editing  
*Disable CLSI Editing  
     
Symbologies 9-85  
NOTIS Editing  
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host  
system requires this data format.  
Enable NOTIS Editing  
*Disable NOTIS Editing  
     
9-86 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
MSI  
Enable/Disable MSI  
To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.  
Enable MSI  
*Disable MSI  
       
Symbologies 9-87  
Set Lengths for MSI  
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.  
Lengths for MSI may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.  
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers  
must always be preceded by a leading zero.  
Note  
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing a selected length. Lengths are  
selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only MSI  
symbols with 14 characters, scan MSI - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error is made or to change a  
selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
MSI - One Discrete Length  
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing either of two selected  
lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to  
decode only those MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select MSI - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and  
then 4. If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
MSI - Two Discrete Lengths  
   
9-88 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Set Lengths for MSI (Continued)  
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length range. The length  
range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode  
MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single  
digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). If an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
MSI - Length Within Range  
Any Length - Scanning this option allows the scanner to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within the  
scanner capability.  
Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the  
code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To  
prevent this from happening, it is recommended that specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length - Two  
Note  
Discrete Lengths) be selected for MSI applications.  
MSI - Any Length  
Symbologies 9-89  
MSI Check Digits  
With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI  
codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the barcode below.  
Refer to MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 9-91 for the selection of second digit algorithms.  
*One MSI Check Digit  
Two MSI Check Digits  
     
9-90 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)  
Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.  
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)  
(Enable)  
*Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)  
(Disable)  
     
Symbologies 9-91  
MSI Check Digit Algorithm  
Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the  
algorithm used to encode the check digit.  
MOD 10/MOD 11  
*MOD 10/MOD 10  
     
9-92 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
RSS (Reduced Space Symbology)  
The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded, and RSS Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the  
appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS.  
RSS 14  
*Enable RSS 14  
Disable RSS 14  
     
Symbologies 9-93  
RSS Limited  
Enable RSS Limited  
*Disable RSS Limited  
   
9-94 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
RSS Expanded  
*Enable RSS Expanded  
Disable RSS Expanded  
   
Symbologies 9-95  
Convert RSS to UPC/EAN  
The 14-digit Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) format will become a standard by January 2005 and will uniquely identify products  
worldwide. Although it is defined as a 14-digit structure, the barcode may contain 13 digits (EAN-13), 12 digits (UPC), or 8 digits (EAN-  
8) of data.  
This parameter only applies to RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. When this conversion  
is enabled, RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols beginning with 010 followed by 13 digits will be converted to EAN-13, and the leading  
010 will be stripped.  
0
1
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
E.g. 0101234567890128 will be converted to 1234567890128.  
Symbols beginning with 0100 followed by 12 digits will be converted to UPC-A, and the leading 0100 will be stripped.  
0
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(if the UPC-A Preamble is “System Character and Country Code”)  
or  
or  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(if the UPC-A Preamble is “System Character”)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(if the UPC-A Preamble is “No Preamble”)  
E.g. 0100123456789012 will be converted to 0123456789012 if the UPC-A Preamble is “System Character and Country Code,”  
123456789012 if the UPC-A Preamble is “System Character,” and 23456789012 if the Preamble is “No Preamble.”  
Symbols beginning with 01 and followed by six zeroes and then 8 digits will not be converted.  
   
9-96 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Convert RSS to UPC/EAN (Continued)  
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
E.g. 0100000012345670 will remain 0100000012345670.  
Enable Convert RSS to UPC/EAN  
*Disable Convert RSS to UPC/EAN  
Symbologies 9-97  
Symbology - Specific Security Levels  
Redundancy Level  
The Symbol LS9203 offer four levels of decode redundancy. Higher redundancy levels are selected 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.  
Redundancy Level 1  
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:  
Table 9-2. Redundancy Level 1 Code Types  
Code Type  
Length  
8 characters or less  
Codabar  
MSI  
4 characters or less  
8 characters or less  
8 characters or less  
D 2 of 5  
I 2 of 5  
*Redundancy Level 1  
Redundancy Level 2  
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:  
Table 9-3. Redundancy Level 2 Code Types  
Code Type  
Length  
All  
All  
Redundancy Level 2  
     
9-98 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Redundancy Level 3  
Level 3 ensures that the enabled linear bar code types are read twice before reporting a good decode. The following codes must be  
read three times:  
Table 9-4. Redundancy Level 3 Code Types  
Code Type  
Length  
4 characters or less  
MSI  
D 2 of 5  
I 2 of 5  
Codabar  
8 characters or less  
8 characters or less  
8 characters or less  
Redundancy Level 3  
Redundancy Level 4  
The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded:  
Table 9-5. Redundancy Level 4 Code Types  
Code Type  
Length  
All  
All  
Redundancy Level 4  
Symbologies 9-99  
Security Level  
The Symbol LS9203 offer four levels of decode security for the delta bar codes. These include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, Code  
93 and Scanlet. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship  
between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.  
Security Level 0  
This is the default setting which allows the scanner to operate fastest, while providing sufficient security in decoding most “in-spec”  
bar codes.  
* Security Level 0  
Security Level 1  
Choose this option if misdecodes occur. This level should eliminate most misdecodes.  
Security Level 1  
   
9-100 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Security Level 2  
Choose this option if Security Level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes.  
Security Level 2  
Security Level 3  
If Security Level 2 has been tried, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option  
is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security may significantly impair  
the decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar codes.  
Security Level 3  
Symbologies 9-101  
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, then the “Large Intercharacter Gaps” parameter should be scanned, to tolerate these out-of-  
specification barcodes.  
*Normal Intercharacter Gaps  
Large Intercharacter Gaps  
     
9-102 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
10-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-3  
Introduction  
This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how your data is transmitted to your host device. In addition to these  
bar codes for data formatting, refer to each host chapter for the appropriate host connections and host device features for your  
scanner. Refer to Chapter 9, Symbologies and the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide for customizing data for transmission  
to your host device.  
Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.  
Your scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Miscellaneous Scanner Options Default Table on page 10-3 (also see Chapter  
A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit your requirements,  
programming may not be necessary. Features values are set by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences.  
Scanning Sequence Examples  
In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value.  
Parameters, such as Prefix Value, require that you scan several bar codes in the proper sequence. Refer to each individual parameter  
for descriptions of this procedure.  
Errors While Scanning  
Unless otherwise specified, if you make an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.  
Miscellaneous Default Parameters  
Table 10-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate  
bar code(s) provided in the Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters section beginning on page 10-4.  
See Chapter A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and  
miscellaneous default parameters.  
Note  
Table 10-1. Miscellaneous Scanner Options Default Table  
Parameter  
Transmit Code ID Character  
Default  
Page Number  
Disable  
<CR><LF>  
None  
Suffix Value (Value 1)  
Prefix Value (Value 2)  
FN1 Substitution Values  
Scan Data Transmission Format  
Transmit “No Read” Message  
Report Version  
7013  
Data as is  
Disable  
               
10-4 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters  
Transmit Code ID Character  
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one  
code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the  
decoded symbol.  
The user may select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters, see  
Symbol Code ID Character  
AIM Code ID Character  
       
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-5  
Transmit Code ID Character (Continued)  
*None  
 
10-6 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Prefix/Suffix Values  
A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four  
bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and  
therefore described in the “ASCII Character Set” Table for the appropriate interface. Numeric bar codes begin on page D-1 in D. If  
an error is made or to change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.  
Scan Suffix (Value 1)  
Scan Prefix (Value 2)  
       
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-7  
Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Set Value 3  
Set Value 4  
10-8 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)  
Set Value 5  
Set FN1 Substitution Value (Value 6)  
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-9  
FN1 Substitution Values  
The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. In this feature, if enabled, any FN1 character (0x1b) in  
an EAN128 barcode is substituted for this value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key)  
1. Scan the bar code below.  
FN1 Substitution Value (Value 6)  
2. Look up the keystroke for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the currently installed host interface. Enter  
the 4-digit “ASCII Value” by scanning each digit in the Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1.  
   
10-10 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Scan Data Transmission Format  
To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the Scan Options bar code below. Then select one of four options:  
Data As Is  
<DATA> <SUFFIX>  
<PREFIX> <DATA>  
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>  
When you have made your selection, scan the Enter bar code on page 10-12. If you make a mistake, scan the Data Format Cancel  
bar code on page 10-13.  
If you need to have a carriage return/enter after each bar code scanned, scan the following bar codes in order:  
1. <SCAN OPTIONS>  
2. <DATA> <SUFFIX>  
3. Enter (on page 10-12)  
Scan Options  
*Data As Is  
   
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-11  
Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued)  
<DATA> <SUFFIX>  
<PREFIX> <DATA>  
10-12 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued)  
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>  
Enter  
 
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-13  
Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued)  
Data Format Cancel  
 
10-14 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Transmit “No Read” Message  
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, the characters NR are  
transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. Any prefixes or suffixes which are enabled are appended around this message. When  
disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.  
Enable No Read  
*Disable No Read  
   
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 10-15  
Report Version  
Scan the bar code below to report the software revision installed in the scanner’s primary microprocessor.  
Report Software Version  
     
10-16 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Standard Default Parameters  
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
User Preferences  
Set Default Parameter  
All Defaults  
High  
Beeper Tone  
Beeper Volume  
High  
Laser On Time  
3.0 sec  
Enable  
Beep After Good Decode  
Time-out Between Same Symbol  
Time-out Between Different Symbols  
Time Delay to Low Power Mode  
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters  
Keyboard Wedge Host Type  
0.6 sec  
0.2 sec  
30 Minutes  
1
IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles  
North American  
Country Types (Country Codes)  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
     
A-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
Ignore Unknown Characters  
Keystroke Delay  
Transmit  
No Delay  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
No Convert  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
Inter-Keystroke Delay  
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation  
Caps Lock On  
Caps Lock Override  
Convert Wedge Data  
Function Key Mapping  
FN1 Substitution  
Send Make Break  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Standard Default Parameters A-3  
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
RS-232 Host Parameters  
Default  
Page Number  
1
RS-232 Host Types  
Baud Rate  
Standard  
9600  
Parity  
None  
Check Receive Errors  
Hardware Handshaking  
Software Handshaking  
Host Serial Response Time-out  
RTS Line State  
Enable  
None  
None  
2 Sec  
Low RTS  
1
Stop Bit Select  
Data Bits  
8-Bit  
Beep on <BEL>  
Disable  
0 msec  
Intercharacter Delay  
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options  
Ignore Unknown Characters  
USB Host Parameters  
USB Device Type  
Normal Operation  
Send Bar Codes  
HID (Human Interface Device) Keyboard  
Emulation  
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)  
USB Keystroke Delay  
North American  
No Delay  
Disable  
USB CAPS Lock Override  
USB Ignore Enable Transmission  
Emulate Keypad  
Enable  
Disable  
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution  
Function Key Mapping  
Disable  
Disable  
Simulated Caps Lock  
Disable  
Convert Case  
Disable  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
A-4 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
Wand Emulation Host Parameters  
Wand Emulation Host Types  
Leading Margin  
1
Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller  
80 msec  
Polarity  
Bar High/Margin Low  
Transmit  
Ignore Unknown Characters  
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39  
Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII  
UPC/EAN  
Disable  
Disable  
UPC-A  
Enable  
UPC-E  
Enable  
UPC-E1  
Disable  
EAN-8/JAN-8  
Enable  
EAN-13/JAN-13  
Enable  
Bookland EAN  
Disable  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)  
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy  
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit  
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit  
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit  
UPC-A Preamble  
Ignore  
20  
Transmit  
Transmit  
Transmit  
System Character  
System Character  
System Character  
Disable  
UPC-E Preamble  
UPC-E1 Preamble  
Convert UPC-E to A  
Convert UPC-E1 to A  
EAN-8 Zero Extend  
Disable  
Disable  
Bookland ISBN Format  
UCC Coupon Extended Code  
ISBN-10  
Disable  
Linear UPC/EAN Decode  
Disable  
1
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Standard Default Parameters A-5  
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
Code 128  
Code 128  
Enable  
Enable  
Enable  
Enable  
Level 3  
UCC/EAN-128  
ISBT 128 (non-concatenated)  
Code 128 Decode Performance  
Code 128 Decode Performance Level  
Code 39  
Code 39  
Enable  
Trioptic Code 39  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
2 to 55  
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Farmer Code)  
Code 32 Prefix  
Set Length(s) for Code 39  
Code 39 Check Digit Verification  
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit  
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion  
Buffer Code 39  
Disable  
Do Not Transmit  
Disable  
Disable  
Enable  
Code 39 Decode Performance  
Code 39 Decode Performance Level  
Code 93  
Level 3  
Code 93  
Disable  
4 to 55  
Set Length(s) for Code 93  
Code 11  
Code 11  
Disable  
Set Lengths for Code 11  
Code 11 Check Digit Verification  
4 to 55  
Disable  
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit  
Do Not Transmit  
1
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Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default  
Page Number  
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)  
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)  
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5  
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification  
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit  
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13  
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)  
Discrete 2 of 5  
Disable  
14  
Disable  
Do Not Transmit  
Disable  
Disable  
12  
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5  
Chinese 2 of 5  
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5  
Codabar (NW - 7)  
Codabar  
Disable  
Disable  
5 to 55  
Disable  
Disable  
Set Lengths for Codabar  
CLSI Editing  
NOTIS Editing  
MSI  
MSI  
Disable  
Set Length(s) for MSI  
MSI Check Digits  
1 to 55  
One  
Transmit MSI Check Digit  
MSI Check Digit Algorithm  
RSS (Reduced Space Symbology)  
RSS 14  
Disable  
Mod 10/Mod 10  
Enable  
Disable  
Enable  
Disable  
RSS Limited  
RSS Expanded  
Convert RSS to UPC/EAN  
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.  
Standard Default Parameters A-7  
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)  
Parameter  
Symbology - Specific Security Levels  
Redundancy Security Levels  
Security Level  
Default  
Page Number  
1
0
Symbology - Intercharacter Gap  
Intercharacter Gaps  
Normal  
Miscellaneous Scanner Options  
Transmit Code ID Character  
Suffix Value (Value 1)  
Disable  
<CR><LF>  
None  
Prefix Value (Value 2)  
FN1 Substitution Values  
7013  
Scan Data Transmission Format  
Transmit “No Read” Message  
Data as is  
Disable  
Report Version  
1
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Programming Reference  
   
B-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Programming Reference B-3  
Symbol Code Identifiers  
Table B-1. Code Characters  
Code Character  
Code Type  
A
B
C
D
E
UPC/EAN  
Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32  
Codabar  
Code 128, ISBT 128  
Code 93  
F
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Discrete 2 of 5, IATA  
Code 11  
G
H
J
MSI Plessey  
K
L
UCC/EAN-128  
Bookland EAN  
Code 39 Trioptic  
Coupon Code  
RSS  
M
N
R
X
U
Unknown  
Chinese 2 of 5  
     
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AIM Code Identifiers  
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:  
]=Flag Character (ASCII 93)  
c=Code Character  
m=Modifier Character  
Table B-2. AIM Code Characters  
Code Character  
Code Type  
A
C
E
Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32  
Code 128 (all variants), Coupon (Code 128 portion)  
UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC/EAN portion)  
F
Codabar  
G
H
I
Code 93  
Code 11  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
M
S
X
e
MSI Plessey  
Discrete 2 of 5, IATA  
Bookland EAN, Code 39 Trioptic, Chinese 2 of 5  
RSS  
     
Programming Reference B-5  
The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3.  
Table B-3. Modifier Characters  
Code Type  
Code 39  
Option Value  
Option  
0
1
3
4
5
7
No Check character.  
Reader has checked one check character.  
Reader has checked and stripped check character.  
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.  
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked one check character.  
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked and stripped check character.  
Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW, is transmitted as ]A7AimId where 7 = (3+4).  
Trioptic Code 39  
0
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.  
Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356  
Code 128  
0
1
2
Standard data packet, No Function code 1 in first symbol position.  
Function code 1 in first symbol character position.  
Function code 1 in second symbol character position.  
Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character in the first position, FNC1 Aim Id is transmitted as ]C1AimId  
I 2 of 5  
0
1
3
No check digit processing.  
Reader has validated check digit.  
Reader has validated and stripped check digit.  
Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]I04123  
Codabar  
0
1
Standard Codabar  
ABC Codabar  
Example: A standard Codabar bar code, 4123, is transmitted as ]F04123  
Code 93  
0
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.  
Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0012345678905  
MSI Plessey  
0
1
Mod 10 check digit validated and transmitted.  
Mod 10 check digit validated but not transmitted.  
Example: An MSI Plessey bar code 4123, with Mod 10 check digit validated, is transmitted as ]M04123  
D 2 of 5  
0
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.  
Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123  
 
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Table B-3. Modifier Characters (Continued)  
Code Type  
Option Value  
Option  
Chinese 2 of 5  
0
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.  
Example: A Chinese 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]X04123  
UPC/EAN  
0
Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which is 13 digits for UPC-A, UPC-E, and EAN-13 (not including  
supplemental data).  
1
2
3
Two digit supplement data only.  
Five digit supplement data only.  
Combined data packet comprising 13 digits from a UPC-A, UPC-E, or EAN-13 symbol and 2 or 5 digits from a  
supplemental symbol.  
4
EAN-8 data packet.  
Example: A UPCA bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E00012345678905  
Bookland EAN  
RSS Family  
0
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.  
Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as ]X0123456789X  
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. RSS-14 and RSS-Limited transmit with an Application Identifier  
“01”.  
Note: In UCC/EAN-128 emulation mode, RSS is transmitted using Code 128 rules (i.e., ]C1).  
Example: An RSS-14 bar code 100123456788902 is transmitted as ]e001100123456788902.  
Sample Bar Codes  
   
C-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Sample Bar Codes C-3  
Code 39  
123ABC  
UPC/EAN  
UPC-A, 100%  
0
12345 67890  
5
EAN-13, 100%  
3 456789 012340  
       
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Code 128  
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
12345678901231  
RSS 14  
RSS 14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see RSS 14 on page 9-92).  
7612341562341  
     
Numeric Bar Codes  
   
D-2 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Numeric Bar Codes D-3  
0, 1  
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).  
0
1
 
D-4 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
2, 3  
2
3
 
Numeric Bar Codes D-5  
4, 5  
4
5
 
D-6 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
6, 7  
6
7
 
Numeric Bar Codes D-7  
8, 9  
8
9
 
D-8 Symbol LS9203 Product Reference Guide  
Cancel  
If an error is made or to change a selection, scan the bar code below.  
Cancel  
     
Glossary  
Aperture  
The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field  
of view.  
AIM  
The Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc., a trade association.  
ASCII  
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus-parity code  
representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control characters. It is a  
standard data transmission code in the U.S.  
Autodiscrimination  
The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code.  
After this determination is made, the information content is decoded.  
Bar  
The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.  
Bar Code Density  
The number of characters represented per unit of measurement  
(e.g., characters per inch).  
Bar Height  
Bar Width  
The dimension of a bar measured perpendicular to the bar width.  
Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to  
the trailing edge of the same bar.  
Baud Rate  
Bit  
A measure of the data flow or number of signaling events occurring per second. When  
one bit is the standard “event,” this is a measure of bits per second (bps). For  
example, a baud rate of 50 means transmission of 50 bits of data per second.  
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.  
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Byte  
On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a  
pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the  
right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in memory is used to store  
one ASCII character.  
CDRH  
Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency responsible for  
regulating laser product safety. This agency specifies various laser operation classes  
based on power output during operation.  
CDRH Class 1  
CDRH Class 2  
Character  
This is the lowest power CDRH laser classification. There are no special operating  
procedures for this class.  
No additional software mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser  
operation in this class poses no danger for unintentional direct human exposure.  
A pattern of bars and spaces which either directly represents data or indicates a  
control function, such as a number, letter, punctuation mark, or communications  
control contained in a message.  
Character Set  
Check Digit  
Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology.  
A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data  
into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded  
check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies.  
Using check digits decreases the chance of substitution errors when a symbol is  
decoded.  
Codabar  
A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six  
additional characters: ( - $ : / , +).  
Code 128  
A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII  
characters without adding extra symbol elements.  
Code 3 of 9 (Code 39)  
A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43  
character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special  
characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9  
elements representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.  
Code 93  
An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a full character ASCII  
set and a higher coding density than Code 39.  
Code Length  
Continuous Code  
Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not  
including those characters.  
A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters.  
There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows  
for greater information density.  
Dead Zone  
An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular reflection may prevent a  
successful decode.  
Decode  
To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then analyze the content of  
the specific bar code scanned.  
Decode Algorithm  
Depth of Field  
Discrete Code  
A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the letters  
or numbers encoded within a bar code symbol.  
The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a  
symbol with a certain minimum element width.  
A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters (intercharacter gaps)  
are not part of the code.  
Glossary GL-3  
Discrete 2 of 5  
EAN  
A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two  
of which are wide. The location of wide bars in the group determines which character  
is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/  
STOP characters may be encoded.  
European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides its  
own coding format and symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified  
metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail.  
Element  
Generic term for a bar or space.  
Encoded Area  
Total linear dimension occupied by all characters of a code pattern, including start/  
stop characters and data.  
Host Computer  
IEC  
A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as  
computation, database access, supervisory programs, and network control.  
International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser  
safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during  
operation.  
IEC Class 1  
This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. There is no special operating  
procedures for this class.  
Intercharacter Gap  
The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code.  
Interleaved Bar Code  
A bar code in which characters are paired together, using bars to represent the first  
character and the intervening spaces to represent the second.  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in groups of five bars and  
five interleaved spaces. Interleaving provides for greater information density. The  
location of wide elements (bar/spaces) within each group determines which  
characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces.  
Only numeric (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.  
LASER - Light  
Amplification by  
The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser is all the same frequency, unlike  
the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has a high  
Stimulated Emission of energy density.  
Radiation  
Laser Diode  
A gallium-arsenide semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source to  
generate a laser beam. This laser type is a compact source of coherent light.  
LED Indicator  
A semiconductor diode (LED - Light Emitting Diode) used as an indicator, often in  
digital displays. The semiconductor uses applied voltage to produce light of a certain  
frequency determined by the semiconductor's particular chemical composition.  
MIL  
1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch.  
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.  
Nominal  
The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter. Tolerances are specified  
as positive and negative deviations from this value.  
Nominal Size  
Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of  
magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal).  
Parameter  
A variable that can have different values assigned to it.  
Percent Decode  
The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful  
decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should  
approach near 100%.  
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Print Contrast Signal  
(PCS)  
Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of  
a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable.  
PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the background and RD the  
reflectance factor of the dark bars.  
Programming Mode  
Quiet Zone  
The state in which a scanner is configured for parameter values. See SCANNING  
MODE.  
A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the start character of a bar  
code symbol and follows the stop character.  
Reflectance  
Resolution  
Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface.  
The narrowest element dimension which is distinguished by a particular reading  
device or printed with a particular device or method.  
RSS  
Reduced Space Symbology: A family of space efficient symbologies developed by  
UCC.EAN.  
Scan Area  
Scanner  
Area intended to contain a symbol.  
An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern  
that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are:  
1. Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code.  
2. Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light (more light reflected from  
spaces).  
3. Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar  
pattern.  
Scanning Mode  
The scanner is energized, programmed, and ready to read a bar code.  
Scanning Sequence  
A method of programming or configuring parameters for a bar code reading system  
by scanning bar code menus.  
Self-Checking Code  
A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect encoding errors within the  
characters of a bar code symbol.  
Space  
The lighter element of a bar code formed by the background between bars.  
Specular Reflection  
The mirror-like direct reflection of light from a surface, which can cause difficulty  
decoding a bar code.  
Start/Stop Character  
A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading  
instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the  
left and right margins of a horizontal code.  
Substrate  
Symbol  
A foundation material on which a substance or image is placed.  
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  
Symbol Height  
The ratio of symbol height to symbol width.  
The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the  
last row.  
Symbol Length  
Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent  
to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop  
character.  
Glossary GL-5  
Symbology  
The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code  
type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39).  
Tolerance  
UPC  
Allowable deviation from the nominal bar or space width.  
Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character  
consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four widths. The  
standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States.  
Visible Laser Diode  
(VLD)  
A solid state device which produces visible laser light.  
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Index  
miscellaneous  
A
RS-232  
B
bar codes  
code 11  
code 39  
discrete 2 of 5  
keyboard wedge  
symbologies  
 
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UPC/EAN  
codabar bar codes  
code 11 bar codes  
code 128 bar codes  
code 39 bar codes  
code 93 bar codes  
code ID characters  
code identifiers  
D
discrete 2 of 5 bar codes  
USB  
wand emulation  
H
host types  
I
interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes  
C
cables  
Index IN-3  
setup  
K
M
MSI bar codes  
T
N
P
U
parameters  
UPC/EAN bar codes  
pinouts  
power supply  
programming bar codes  
Q
R
W
S
scanning  
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