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Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev. A 8/2004 Initial release. -02 Rev. A 5/2006 Add Picklist mode and other updates. -03 Rev. A 2/2007 Update service information; correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code, add Simple COM Port Emulation bar code in USB chapter.
Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction ........................xiii Configurations........................ xiii Chapter Descriptions ..................... xiii Notational Conventions....................xiv Related Documents ....................... xv Service Information......................xv Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................1-1 Unpacking ........................1-2 Setting Up the Digital Scanner ..................1-2 Installing the Interface Cable ..................
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Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide DS3408-HD Near Focus - 2D Codes ..............2-14 DS3408-HD Far Focus ................... 2-15 DS3408-HD Smart Focus ..................2-16 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction ........................3-1 Maintenance ......................... 3-1 Troubleshooting ......................3-2 Technical Specifications ....................3-4 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ................
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Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping .................... 8-10 Simulated Caps Lock ....................8-10 Convert Case ......................8-11 ASCII Character Set for USB ..................8-12 Chapter 9: IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction ........................9-1 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ................ 9-2 IBM Parameter Defaults ....................
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Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ................13-42 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ................13-43 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................... 13-44 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ..................13-44 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ....................
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Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths ......................15-18 Message Containing A Specific Data String ............15-23 Actions .......................... 15-28 Send Data ....................... 15-28 Setup Field(s) ......................15-31 Modify Data ......................15-37 Pad Data with Spaces ..................... 15-38 Pad Data with Zeros ....................15-42 Beeps ........................
About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS3408 Standard Range and High Density digital scanners. Configurations This guide includes the following configurations: • DS3408-SF - Standard focus •...
Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 8, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. • Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS systems.
Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS3408 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or presentation (hands-free) mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Configuration via 123Scan. Unpacking Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.
Getting Started 1 - 3 Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the digital scanner handle. Connecting the Interface Cable Figure 1-3 Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured. Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the bottom of the digital scanner.
1 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in intelligence to detect that host.
Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. Scan Window Tether Plate Indicators Scan Trigger Parts Figure 2-1...
2 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. Beeper Definitions...
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Scanning 2 - 3 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication Macro PDF 2 long low beeps File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned. 3 long low beeps Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the current MPDF symbol.
2 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again. Short low/short medium/short high...
Install and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on page 1-2). For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Scanning with the Digital Scanner Ensure all connections are secure (see the appropriate host chapter.) Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.
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2 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the pattern. 2D bar code symbol 1D bar code symbol...
Scanning 2 - 7 Aiming Hold the digital scanner between two and nine inches (depending on symbol density; see Decode Zones on page 2-9) from the symbol, centering the aiming pattern cross hairs on the symbol. The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol.
2 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you place the digital scanner in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in presentation (hands-free) mode. When you remove the digital scanner from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode.
Scanning 2 - 9 Decode Zones DS3408-SF Near Focus - 1D and PDF417 Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 6.35 1.25 3.18 Top of scanner 1.25 3.18 5 mil 6.67 mil PDF417 2.5 6.35 7.5 mil...
2 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide DS3408-SF Near Focus - 2D Codes Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 0.75 Top of scanner 0.75 1.9 1.5 3.8 5 mil Data Matrix 3.58...
Scanning 2 - 11 DS3408-SF Far Focus Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 14.0 Top of 2.75 scanner 2.75 7.0 5 mil 7.5 mil 14.0 10 mil PDF417 13 mil (100% UPC) 15 mil PDF417 12.3 20 mil...
2 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide DS3408-SF Smart Focus Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 14.0 Top of 2.75 scanner 2.75 7.0 5 mil 6.67 mil PDF417 14.0...
Scanning 2 - 13 DS3408-HD Near Focus - 1D and PDF417 Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V Top of scanner 1.0 2.5 4 mil PDF417 5 mil 1.64 6.67 mil PDF417 7.5 mil 10 mil PDF417 13 mil (100% UPC)
2 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide DS3408-HD Near Focus - 2D Codes Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 0.35 Top of scanner 0.35 0.9 0.7 1.8 4 mil Data Matrix 1.92...
Scanning 2 - 15 DS3408-HD Far Focus Note: T ypical perf or mance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in nor mal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 10.2 Top of scanner 5 mil 6.67mil PDF417 10.2 7.5 mil 10 mil PDF417 13 mil (100% UPC) 15 mil PDF417 10.7...
2 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide DS3408-HD Smart Focus Note: T ypical perf or mance at 73°F (23°C) on high quality symbols in nor mal room light. Vcc = 3.3V 10.2 Top of scanner 5 mil 1.64 10.2 6.67mil PDF417...
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window. •...
3 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The aiming pattern does not appear No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power when pressing the trigger. supply, re-connect the power supply.
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner decodes bar code, but Digital scanner is not programmed for Scan the appropriate host type does not transmit the data to the host. the correct host type.
3 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner emits low/high/low Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39 beeps. Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty Code 39 buffer.
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Technical Specifications (Continued) Table 3-2 Item Description Roll Tolerance ± 180° from normal Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured at 650 nm. Ambient Light Immunity 10,000 Ft Candles (107,600 Lux) Durability 6.5 ft (2 m) drop to concrete Operating Temperature -4°...
3 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1...
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7 The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only. Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Table 3-3 Keyboard Scanner Synapse RS-232 Wand Wedge Emulation Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved...
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Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default...
4 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-4.
User Preferences 4 - 3 User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1. *Set All Defaults Parameter Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. Note that the digital scanner can still decode the Set Defaults parameter bar code.
4 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency (02h) Medium Frequency (Optimum Setting) (01h) High Frequency...
User Preferences 4 - 5 Beeper Volume Parameter # 8Ch To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (02h) Medium Volume (01h) High Volume (00h) Power Mode Parameter # 80h This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt.
4 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 92h NOTE This parameter only applies in Reduced Power Mode. This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active after decoding. The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.
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User Preferences 4 - 7 Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued) 15 Minutes (2Bh) 1 Hour (31h)
4 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner: • Level - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code is decoded, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.
User Preferences 4 - 9 Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner: •...
4 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Decode Session Timeout Parameter # 88h This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds.
User Preferences 4 - 11 Beep After Good Decode Parameter # 38h Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If you select Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions.
4 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # F1h 19h Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: • Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images •...
Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes digital scanner preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Decoding Preferences Default Table on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters...
5 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 5-1 lists defaults for digital scanner preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar...
Decoding Preferences 5 - 3 Decoding Preferences The parameters in this chapter control bar code decoding characteristics. Focus Mode Parameter # F0h, A6h Select the Focus Mode to control the working range of the digital scanner. Select Far Focus to optimize the digital scanner to read at its far position.
5 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Decoding Illumination Parameter # F0h, 2Ah Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.
Decoding Preferences 5 - 5 Low Light Enhancement Parameter # F1h, 64h In presentation mode, selecting Enable Low Light Enhancement causes illumination to remain on at a low level in low lighting conditions. Select Disable Low Light Enhancement to prevent illumination from remaining on under these conditions.
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Chapter 6 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Keyboard Wedge interface. With this interface, the digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes.
6 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Connector Female DIN Connector Keyboard Connector Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable Figure 6-1 To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 6-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...
6 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM PS/2 (Model 30) IBM AT Notebook...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 6-8. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
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6 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character.
6 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Intra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well. Enable Disable...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 9 Caps Lock On Enable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override If you enable this, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’...
6 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-14).
Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 11 FN1 Substitution Enable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see Substitution Values on page 14-7). Enable Disable Send Make and Break Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key. *Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only...
6 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps Use the following keyboard maps for reference for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 14-4. 7006 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005...
6 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan +B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 15 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1023 CTRL W 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ]...
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6 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 ‘...
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6 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 19 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 6-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O...
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6 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 6-4 GUI Keys Keystrokes 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 21 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 6-5 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 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 6-6...
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6 - 22 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 6-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 23 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 6-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow...
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NOTE The digital scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.
7 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer. Interface Cable Serial Port Connector to Host Power Supply Cable RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 7-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
RS-232 Interface 7 - 3 RS-232 Parameter Defaults Table 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the RS-232 Host Parameters section beginning on page 7-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
7 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed in Table 7-2...
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.
7 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500 Omron...
RS-232 Interface 7 - 7 RS-232 Host Types (continued) OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
RS-232 Interface 7 - 9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.
7 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide 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. Select the number of stop bits (one or two) to match the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.
RS-232 Interface 7 - 11 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors Do Not Check For Received Errors...
7 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). Disable Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data as it becomes available. Select Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data according to the following sequence: •...
7 - 14 Symbol DS3408 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.
7 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or in RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
RS-232 Interface 7 - 17 RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...
RS-232 Interface 7 - 19 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options If you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. *Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize.
7 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for RS-232 You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value...
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 21 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘ 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044...
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7 - 22 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071...
Chapter 8 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
8 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface Interface Cable USB Series A Connector USB Connection Figure 8-1 The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) •...
USB Interface 8 - 3 On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice.
8 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *HID Keyboard Emulation...
USB Interface 8 - 5 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
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8 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
USB Interface 8 - 7 USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require slower data transmission. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device.
8 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
USB Interface 8 - 9 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”. Disable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero Enable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution...
8 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 8-2 on page 8-12). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.
USB Interface 8 - 11 Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. *No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case...
8 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C...
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USB Interface 8 - 13 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6 1031 CTRL - 1032 Space...
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8 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066...
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USB Interface 8 - 15 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102...
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8 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124...
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USB Interface 8 - 17 USB ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 2081...
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8 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C...
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USB Interface 8 - 19 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Note: ™ GUI Shift Keys - The Apple iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
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8 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB F Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-5 F Keys Keystroke 5022 5023 5024 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 8-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048...
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USB Interface 8 - 21 USB Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 8-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018...
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Chapter 9 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values. Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option Indicates Default NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen.
9 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface. Interface Cable Host Port Connector IBM Direct Connection Figure 9-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 3 IBM Parameter Defaults page 9-3 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 9-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
9 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the digital scanner. None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)
IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 5 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39...
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Chapter 10 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a wand emulation host when you need Wand Emulation communication. The digital scanner connects to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.
10 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Mobile Computer...
Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 3 Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in Wand Emulation Host Parameters on page 10-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
10 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon)
Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 5 Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan, in milliseconds. The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec. This parameter accommodates older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins.
10 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Polarity Polarity determines how the digital scanner's Wand Emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders expect the DBP in a certain format.
Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the symbology decoded. This can be a problem for users with older systems that do not recognize newer symbologies (for example, GS1 DataBar). Enabling this parameter ignores the decoded symbology, and outputs the data as a Code 39 bar code.
10 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a space. Enable this parameter to encode data sent to the wand Interface in Code 39 Full ASCII. The host must be able to interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data.
Chapter 11 Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Scanner Emulation host. Use this mode when you need Scanner Emulation communication. In this mode, the digital scanner connects to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.
11 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Scanner Emulation To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. Host Port Connector...
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 3 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 11-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 11-5.
11 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host. Scanner Emulation Host...
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles. • Beep On Successful Transmit: The digital scanner beeps when the attached decoder issues the decode signal to the digital scanner, so the digital scanner and the attached decoder beep at the same time. •...
The Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached decoder. In this way, customers using Motorola compliant decoders can control the behavior of the entire system by scanning the necessary parameters only once.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 7 Convert Newer Code Types The digital scanner supports a variety of code types that are not decodable by attached decoder systems. To allow compatibility in these environments, the digital scanner converts these code types to more commonly decodable symbologies, as per the following chart.
11 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Module Width The standard module width is 20 µs. For an extremely slow decoder system, select 50 µs Module Width. *20 µs Module Width 50 µs Module Width Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of all bar code data to Code 39.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 9 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion By default, this option replaces any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set with a space. Enable this parameter to encode the data sent to the Scanner Emulation host in Code 39 Full ASCII.
11 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Transmission Timeout The Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the decoder to assert the Decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If, after a specified amount of time, the Decode signal is not asserted (indicating that the attached decoder did not receive the bar code data), the digital scanner issues transmit error beeps.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 11 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. Select Ignore Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Convert Error on Unknown Characters to prevent sending bar codes containing at least one unknown character to the decoder.
11 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Leading Margin Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. 1 ms Leading Margin *2 ms Leading Margin 3 ms Leading Margin 5 ms Leading Margin 10 ms Leading Margin...
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 13 Check For Decode LED The attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code. Some decoders, however, do not assert the Decode signal. In this case, the digital scanner emits transmit error beeps to indicate that the bar code did not transmit.
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Chapter 12 123 Scan Introduction 123Scan is a Windows ® -based utility that programs the digital scanner with all parameters including Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it transmits to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the host application.
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Chapter 13 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 13-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters...
13 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 13-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)
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Symbologies 13 - 3 Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 13-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 13-20 Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 13-21 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 13-22 Code 128 Code 128 Enable 13-23 Set Length(s) for Code 128 D1h D2h Any Length 13-23...
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13 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 13-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable 13-43 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable 13-44 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13...
13 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.
13 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h 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.
Symbologies 13 - 13 User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 13-10, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.
13 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Parameter # 28h 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 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Symbologies 13 - 15 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Parameter # 2Ah The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
13 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Symbologies 13 - 17 UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
13 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Symbologies 13 - 19 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
13 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Parameter # 26h Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Symbologies 13 - 21 Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 13-9, 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.
13 - 22 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 55h Enable this to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes.
Symbologies 13 - 23 Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 (01h) Disable Code 128 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
13 - 24 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range *Code 128 - Any Length...
Symbologies 13 - 25 Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable GS1-128 (01h) Disable GS1-128 (00h) Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128.
13 - 26 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 00h To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 (01h) Disable Code 39 (00h) Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0Dh Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges.
Symbologies 13 - 27 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
13 - 28 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Symbologies 13 - 29 Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Code 39 - Length Within Range Code 39 - Any Length Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm.
13 - 30 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Parameter # 2Bh Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Symbologies 13 - 31 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Parameter # 11h Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Full ASCII (01h) Disable Code 39 Full ASCII...
Select the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option to transmit all decoded Code 39 symbols immediately without storing them in the buffer. This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the digital scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only.
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Symbologies 13 - 33 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 digital scanner issues a short high/low/high beep. •...
13 - 34 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the scanner decodes a symbol that overflows the transmission buffer: • The digital scanner indicates that it rejected the symbol by issuing three long, high beeps.
Symbologies 13 - 35 Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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13 - 36 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...
13 - 38 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Symbologies 13 - 39 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...
13 - 40 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature checks 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.
Symbologies 13 - 41 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
13 - 42 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Symbologies 13 - 43 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
13 - 44 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # 2Ch 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)
Symbologies 13 - 45 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # 05h To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 (01h) Disable Discrete 2 of 5 (00h)
13 - 46 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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Symbologies 13 - 47 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length...
Symbologies 13 - 49 Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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13 - 50 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...
Symbologies 13 - 51 CLSI Editing Parameter # 36h Enable this to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format. NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
13 - 52 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0Bh To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (01h) Disable MSI (00h) Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
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Symbologies 13 - 53 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) MSI - One Discrete Length MSI - Two Discrete Lengths MSI - Length Within Range MSI - Any Length...
13 - 54 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Symbologies 13 - 55 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Parameter # 2Eh Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit. Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 33h Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit.
Symbologies 13 - 57 Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable US Planet (01h) Disable US Planet...
13 - 58 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide UK Postal Parameter # 5Bh To enable or disable UK Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable UK Postal (01h) Disable UK Postal (00h) Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit.
Symbologies 13 - 59 Japan Postal Parameter # F0h, 22h To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Japan Postal (01h) Disable Japan Postal (00h) Australian Postal Parameter # F0h, 23h To enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Australian Postal (01h) Disable Australian Postal...
13 - 60 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Dutch Postal Parameter # F0h, 46h To enable or disable Dutch Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Dutch Postal (01h) Disable Dutch Postal (00h) 4State Postal Parameter # F1h 50h To enable or disable 4State Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 13 - 61 Post US4 Parameter # F1h 63h To enable or disable Post US$, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Post US4 (01h) Disable Post US4 (00h) Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data with or without the check digit. *Transmit US Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit US Postal Check Digit...
13 - 62 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS - Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Expanded, and GS1 DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
Symbologies 13 - 63 GS1 DataBar Expanded Parameter # F0h 54h. *Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded (01h) Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded (00h) Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h, 8Dh This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol.
13 - 64 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Disable CC-C (00h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B.
Symbologies 13 - 65 Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39 (01h) *Disable TLC39 (00h)
13 - 66 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h Select one of the following options for linking UPC symbols with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol: • Select UPC Never Linked to transmit UPC bar codes regardless of whether a 2D symbol is detected.
Symbologies 13 - 67 Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. Single Beep after both are decoded (00h) *Beep as each code type is decoded (01h) Double Beep after both are decoded (02h)
Symbologies 13 - 69 Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols. Transmit AIM Code ID Character (01h) on page 14-3 must be enabled for this parameter to work. Enable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909...
13 - 70 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Data Matrix (01h) Disable Data Matrix (00h)
Symbologies 13 - 71 Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular Data Matrix bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse Data Matrix bar codes only. Inverse Only •...
13 - 72 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable QR Code (01h) Disable QR Code (00h) MicroQR Parameter # F1h 3Dh To enable or disable MicroQR, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 13 - 73 QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only. Inverse Only •...
Symbologies 13 - 75 Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the digital scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality. Redundancy Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Code Type...
Symbologies 13 - 77 Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
13 - 78 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h, 7Dh The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the digital scanner from decoding the symbol.
Symbologies 13 - 79 Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The digital scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 MacroPDF symbols.
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Chapter 14 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction This chapter includes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host device. See Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting for further customization options. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Miscellaneous Scanner Options Default Table on page 14-2 (also see...
14 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Miscellaneous Scanner Parameter Defaults Table 14-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters. To change any option, scan the...
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 3 Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code, useful when 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.
14 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from...
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 5 Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 14-4.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 7 FN1 Substitution Values Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key). When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value.
14 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter # 5Eh Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a bar code does not decode. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not decode.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 9 Synapse Interface Parameter # F0h, ACh The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If you connect a digital scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection. In all other cases, when using the cable, the default setting is recommended.
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Chapter 15 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. You can edit scan data to suit particular requirements. To implement ADF, scan a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 15-8, or install the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 12, 123...
15 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Using ADF Bar Codes When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning. To program each data formatting rule: • Start the Rule. Scan Begin New Rule on page 15-8.
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 3 Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication Begin New Rule 15-8 High High Code 128 15-11 High High Send next 5 characters 15-29 High High Send <CTRL M> 15-49 High High Send next 5 characters...
15 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide But, when there is a sale, send only the following: 24 (class key) 56712437 (stock key) and the cashier keys the price manually. To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as: Scan Rule Belongs to Set 1.
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 5 And the SECOND rule states: When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key, then send all remaining data. and you scan a Code 128 bar code of length 12, the THIRD rule applies, and the SECOND rule appears to not function.
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15 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ADF Bar Codes (Continued) Table 15-1 Page Parameter Number 21 Characters 27 Characters 15-21 28 Characters 30 Characters 15-22 Specific String at Start 15-23 Specific String, Any Location 15-24 Any Message OK...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 7 ADF Bar Codes (Continued) Table 15-1 Page Parameter Number Send Function Key 15-76 Send F1 Key Send F24 Key 15-76 Send PF1 Key Send PF30 Key 15-79 Send Right Control Key 15-83 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters 15-84 Send GUI 0 Send GUI 9...
15 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter, along with Send Pause on page 15-32, inserts a pause in the data transmission. Set the pause by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), measured in 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning bar...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 9 Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules. Quit Entering Rules...
15 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 11 Criteria Code Types Select any number of code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, prior to selecting other criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type. Code 39 Codabar GS1 DataBar-14...
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15 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13...
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15 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) ISBT 128 EAN 128 Coupon Code US Postnet US Planet UK Postal Japan Postal...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 15 Code Types (continued) Australian Postal Dutch Postal 4State Postal Post US4 PDF417 MicroPDF Macro PDF...
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15 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) Macro MicroPDF MaxiCode Data Matrix QR Code MicroQR TLC 39 UPC/EAN Composites GS1 DataBar and EAN128 Composites...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 17 Code Types (continued) Aztec Aztec Rune NOTE When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from an application that uses symbol separators.
15 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 23 Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string. There are 4 features: •...
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15 - 24 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Specific String, Any Location Scan the following bar code. Enter a location by scanning a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary) using the Numeric Keypad on page 15-25.
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 25 Numeric Keypad Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 27 Rule Belongs To Set Scan a bar code below to select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rule sets. See Alternate Rule Sets on page 15-3 for more information about rule sets. Rule Belongs To Set 1 Rule Belongs To Set 2 Rule Belongs To Set 3...
15 - 28 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 15-91, or send the next X characters. Note that only bar codes for Send Next 1 to 20 appear here, and can be scanned multiple times to send values greater then 20.
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 29 Send Data (continued) Send Next 5 Characters Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters...
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15 - 30 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 31 Send Data (continued) Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters Setup Field(s) Setup Field(s) Definitions Table 15-2 Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan Move Cursor To Character, then any printable ASCII 15-32 character from the Alphanumeric...
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15 - 32 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 15-91.
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 33 Skip Ahead Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters. Skip Ahead 1 Character Skip Ahead 2 Characters Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters Skip Ahead 8 Characters...
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15 - 34 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Skip Ahead (continued) Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back 1 Character Skip Back 2 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 35 Skip Back (continued) Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters Skip Back 7 Characters Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters Skip Back 10 Characters...
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15 - 36 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. To set these values, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 14-4. Send Prefix Send Suffix...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 37 Modify Data Modify data as described below. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. Programming pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, adds three zeros to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding.
15 - 38 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. Use Send commands to activate this parameter. Pad Spaces To Length 1...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 39 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 8 Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12 Pad Spaces To Length 13 Pad Spaces To Length 14...
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15 - 40 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16 Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18 Pad Spaces To Length 19 Pad Spaces To Length 20...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 41 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 22 Pad Spaces To Length 23 Pad Spaces To Length 24 Pad Spaces To Length 25 Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28...
15 - 42 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. Use Send commands to activate this parameter.
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 43 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 4 Pad Zeros To Length 5 Pad Zeros To Length 6 Pad Zeros To Length 7 Pad Zeros To Length 8 Pad Zeros To Length 9 Pad Zeros To Length 10...
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15 - 44 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12 Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15 Pad Zeros To Length 16...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 45 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 18 Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24...
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15 - 46 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29 Pad Zeros To Length 30...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 47 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule. Beep Once Beep Twice Beep Three Times Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keystroke to send. Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B...
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15 - 48 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G Send Control H Send Control I...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 49 Control Characters (continued) Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P...
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15 - 50 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 51 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ]...
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15 - 52 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control 6 Send Control - Keyboard Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keyboard characters to send. Send Space Send ! Send “ Send #...
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15 - 62 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g Send h Send i...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 63 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o Send p...
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15 - 64 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 65 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~...
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15 - 66 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 67 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt G Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M...
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15 - 68 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt N Send Alt O Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 69 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [...
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15 - 70 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt \ Send Alt ]...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 83 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key...
15 - 84 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The Send Graphic User Interface Character actions tap the specified key while holding the System Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key depends on the attached system.
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 85 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B Send GUI C...
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15 - 86 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI D Send GUI E Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H Send GUI I Send GUI J...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 87 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q...
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15 - 88 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W Send GUI X...
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 89 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI Y Send GUI Z Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn On Rule Set 1 Turn On Rule Set 2 Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4...
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15 - 90 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued) Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn Off Rule Set 1 Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 3 Turn Off Rule Set 4...
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 95 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) NOTE Do not confuse the numeric bar codes below with those on the numeric keypad.
Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter All Defaults Parameter Scanning Enable Beeper Tone Medium Beeper Volume High Power Mode Continuous On Time Delay to Low Power Mode 1 Minute Trigger Mode Auto Aim...
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A - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Low Light Enhancement F1h 64h Disable Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Default (Reduced) Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT&...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 7-18 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 7-19 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 7-19 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation USB Country Keyboard Types...
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A - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Undecoded Scanner Emulation Beep Style Beep on Successful Transmit 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through Parameter Process and Pass 11-6 Through Convert Newer Code Types...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable 13-15 UPC-A Preamble System Character 13-16 UPC-E Preamble System Character 13-17 UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 13-18 Convert UPC-E to A Disable 13-19...
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A - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 11 Code 11 Disable 13-37 Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch 1Dh 4 to 55 13-38 Code 11 Check Digit Verification...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Postal Codes US Postnet Enable 13-57 US Planet Enable 13-57 UK Postal Enable 13-58 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Enable 13-58 Japan Postal F0h 22h Enable...
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A - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Data Matrix F0h 24h Enable 13-70 Data Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Regular 13-71 Maxicode F0h 26h Enable 13-71 QR Code...
Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA Code 11 GS1-128 Bookland EAN...
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B - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type Data Matrix QR Code, MicroQR Maxicode US Postnet US Planet Japan Postal UK Postal Dutch Postal Australian Postal 4State Postal Post US4...
Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: Flag Character (ASCII 93) Code Character (see Table B-2) Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Code Type Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 Code 128, Coupon (Code 128 portion) Data Matrix...
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B - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Modifier Characters Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing.
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Programming Reference B - 5 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Check digits are sent. No check digit is sent. Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is transmitted as ]M14123 D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time.
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B - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option EAN.UCC Native mode transmission. Composites Note: UPC portion of composite is transmitted using UPC rules. (GS1 DataBar, Standard data packet. GS1-128, 2D portion of UPC...
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Programming Reference B - 7 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Data Matrix ECC 000-140, not supported. ECC 200. ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position. ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position. ECC 200, ECI protocol implemented. ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position, ECI protocol implemented.
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C - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide EAN-13, 100 % 3 456789 012340 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231 GS1 DataBar-14 NOTE GS1 DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar-14 on page 13-62).
Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
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D - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Appendix E ASCII Character Sets ASCII Value Table Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F 1007 CTRL G 1008...
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E - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021 CTRL U...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 3 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
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E - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 5 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
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E - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide ALT Key Character Set Table E-2 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 7 USB GUI Key Character Set Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056...
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E - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W...
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E - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13 5014...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 11 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
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Glossary Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface.
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Glossary - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
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Glossary - 3 Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries. COM Port.
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Glossary - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
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Glossary - 5 IP. Internet Protocol. The IP part of the TCP/IP communications protocol. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which contains a network address and is used to route a message to a different network or subnetwork. IP accepts “packets”...
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Glossary - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide MIN are the same value for voice cellular users. International roaming considerations often result in the MDN being different from the MIN. MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. MIN. Mobile Identification Number. The unique account number associated with a cellular device. It is broadcast by the cellular device when accessing the cellular system.
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Glossary - 7 PCMCIA. Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association. See PC Card. 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%. PING.
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Glossary - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,;...
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Glossary - 9 Symbology. The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39, PDF417, etc.). TCP/IP. (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A communications protocol used to internetwork dissimilar systems. This standard is the protocol of the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. TCP provides transport functions, which ensures that the total amount of bytes sent is received correctly at the other end.
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Glossary - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide Visible Laser Diode (VLD). A solid state device which produces visible laser light. Warm Boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved to flash...
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Index Numerics pad spaces ......15-38 pad zeros ......15-42 123Scan parameters .
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Index - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide pad zeros ......15-42 Data Matrix ......13-70 rules .
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Index - 3 prefix/suffix values ..... . 14-4 convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ... . 13-20 presentation mode field of view .
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Index - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide beeper keyboard wedge interface ....6-2 definitions ......2-2 power .
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Index - 5 GS1 DataBar ......13-62 notational conventions ......xiv Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN .
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Index - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide connecting to an IBM 468X/469X host ..9-2 connecting using scanner emulation ..11-2 connecting using wand emulation ... 10-2 installing the cable .
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