Symbol Technologies Backyard Playset LS 3070 User Manual

LS 3070  
Product Reference Guide  
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Table of Contents  
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Index  
70-10294-02  
Revision B  
February 1998  
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Symbol Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .About-ii  
Installation Tip — Optimizing RF Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Inserting the Scanner Into and Removing Scanner from Base/ Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2  
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3  
Scanning Transmission Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
RF Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
Restoring Normal RF Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
What If ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5  
Decode Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6  
LS 3070 Standard Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6  
LS 3070LR Long Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
LS 3070ALR Advanced Long Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8  
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Changing Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Charge Status LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5  
OCIA and OCR Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
IBM 4683/ 4684/ 4693/ 4694. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
IBM 3653 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12  
NCR 280 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17  
NCR 2151 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18  
Chapter 6. Programming  
Programming Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2  
Errors While Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2  
Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Set Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Host Interface Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
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Code 39 Buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26  
Clear Transmission Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26  
Chapter 7. Parameter Menus  
Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2  
Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3  
Code Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17  
Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22  
Decode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29  
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International Keypad Emulation Fast Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81  
Set Transmission Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84  
Wait for Host Interface Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-87  
Reserved For Future Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90  
ASCII Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1  
Keyboard Identifier Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5  
Index  
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About This Manual  
The LS 3070 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup,  
operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming.  
Notational Conventions  
The following conventions are used in this document:  
Bullets (• ) indicate:  
- action items  
- lists of alternatives  
- lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential  
Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear  
as numbered lists.  
Related Publications  
LS 3070 Quick Reference Guide  
70-19993-0X  
Service Information  
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support  
Center. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of  
your bar code symbols at hand.  
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the  
service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is  
found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the  
Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.  
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your  
equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific  
directions.  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: About This Manual  
Note: Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred dur-  
ing shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the  
units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping con-  
tainer was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.  
Symbol Support Center  
In the U.S.A, for service information, warranty information or technical  
assistance, call:  
SYMBOL SUPPORT CENTER  
1 -800-653-5350  
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner,  
contact that Business Partner for service.  
Canada  
Mississauga, Ontario  
Canadian Headquarters  
(905) 629-7226  
Europe  
Wokingham, England  
European Headquarters  
0734-771-222 (Inside UK)  
+441-734-771222 (Outside UK)  
Asia  
Singapore  
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.  
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)  
+65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore)  
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Chapter 1  
The LS 3070 Cordless Scanner  
The Freedom of Cordless Scanning  
The LS 3070 is a revolutionary, cordless approach to capturing bar coded data.  
The scanner communicates with your host computer through a low-power  
radio transmission instead of through a cable. With the LS 3070, you are free to  
scan and transmit without a physical cable to limit your movement, from as far  
away as 30 - 50 feet (9 - 15 meters), depending on your environment. This lets  
you take the scanner to where the work is, whether on the loading dock, the  
plant floor, the warehouse, or the POS checkout area.  
The scanning system has three main components: the cordless scanner, the  
base/ charger interface unit, and a cable to interface with the host device.  
Figure 1-1. The LS 3070 Cordless Scanner  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: The LS 3070 Cordless Scanner  
The LS 3070 Scanner  
Housed in rugged, durable plastic, the LS 3070 scanner combines accurate,  
aggressive bar code scanning with solid state dependability. Its ergonomic  
design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time.  
This scanner combines premium visible laser diode (VLD) scanning  
performance, reading color bar codes and symbols printed on all substrates,  
with advanced decode and RF transceiver capabilities.  
The scanning element can be any of a wide variety of configurations:  
Standard - for most Class II scanning applications, in which symbol  
density (5 to 55 mil) and range (0 - 35 in.) fall within relatively normal  
ranges.  
Long Range (LR) - for Class II applications with short range reading on  
medium density symbols and long range reading on low density  
symbols.  
Advanced Long Range (ALR) - for long range reading on medium and  
low-density symbols, optimized by the increased power of the Class IIIA  
laser.  
Extra Long Range (XLR) - for scanning ranges of up to 180 inches (457 cm)  
on 55 mil symbols, also using a Class IIIA laser.  
High Visibility (HV) - for scanning ranges up to 33 inches (86 cm) on 55  
mil symbols, and ambient sunlight up to 10,000 ft. candles, using a Class  
IIIA laser.  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: The LS 3070 Cordless Scanner  
Rechargeable Battery Pack  
In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable NiCad battery pack. This  
provides all power to the scanner during normal operation. It provides 360 mA  
hours, which is sufficient for normal operation during an 8-hour shift.  
When fully depleted, the battery module can be recharged to full charge within  
two hours, with the LS 3070 inserted into the RL 470 base/ charger unit.  
Alternatively, the battery module can be recharged in the Universal Four-Slot  
Charger/ Recharger within 8 hours.  
Ni-Cd  
Nickel-cadmium rechargeable  
battery. Must be recycled or  
disposed of properly.  
Figure 1-2. The LS 3070 Rechargeable Battery Pack  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: The LS 3070 Cordless Scanner  
The Base/Charger Unit  
The base/ charger unit has two primary functions. First, it is the base station  
interface that manages the flow of information from the scanner to the host  
device. Second, it is a charging stand which charges the scanners battery  
module (located in the handle) and also holds the scanner securely when it is  
not in use. An LED indicates the status of battery charging.  
Host Cable  
Connection  
Power Supply  
Connection Port  
Charge  
Status LED  
Magstripe  
Reader  
Connection  
Port  
Figure 1-3. RL 470 Base/Charger Unit  
The base/ charger unit communicates via radio transmission with the scanner  
to receive bar code data from the scanner, confirm receipt of data back to the  
scanner, and exchange configuration information. The base/ charger unit also  
formats the scanned bar code data as required and then transmits it to the host  
system through the attached cable.  
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Chapter 2  
Setup  
Unpacking  
Remove the LS 3070, the RL 470 base/ charger unit, and the host interface cable  
from its packing and inspect each for evidence of physical damage. If any  
equipment was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at the  
number in the front matter.  
KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be  
used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.  
Connecting the Cable to the Base/Charger  
Unit  
The cable connects to the base/ charger in the same way but to each host  
terminal differently. For complete details per terminal type, refer to the RL 470  
Base Station Interface Guide.  
Installation Tip — Optimizing RF  
Performance  
The LS 3070 scanning system is equipped with a low power 2.4 Ghz radio.  
Depending on environmental conditions, the LS 3070 can have an RF  
transmission range of 30 - 50 feet (9 - 15 meters).  
Where environmental objects affect RF range and performance, do the  
following when you install the LS 3070 scanning system. This will help assure  
peak performance.  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: Setup  
The RL 470 base station is a charger, host interface, and — significantly —  
receiving station for RF transmission. Therefore, do not install the RL 470  
inaccessibly under a table or buried in a desk drawer. At a minimum, mount  
the RL 470 on a table or desk top. For optimum RF performance, especially in  
difficult environments, mount the RL 470 on a wall as high as possible. But  
keep in mind the limits of interface cable length and charging accessibility.  
Proper base positioning gives you the best possible range and coverage  
performance from the LS 3070 cordless scanning system.  
Inserting the Scanner Into and Removing  
Scanner from Base/Charger  
To insert the scanner into the base/ charger:  
1. First, place the nose to the scanner into the large rectangular receptacle of  
the base/ charger.  
2. Then place the scanner handle into the opening of the smaller, latched  
receptacle and press down firmly until the bottom of the handle seats  
snugly into the receptacle and engages the latch.  
Caution  
Use of excessive force in placing the scanner into the base can  
damage the charging contacts on the shoe of the scanner or in the  
receptacle of the base. Such damage can interfere with or prevent  
charging of the scanners batteries by the base.  
3. To remove the scanner from the base/ charger, grasp the handle of the  
scanner and lift the bottom of the handle out of the latched receptacle,  
thereby freeing the scanner from the base.  
Caution  
It is important to remove the scanner handle-first. Trying to re-  
move the scanner nose-first can break latch in the base receptacle.  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: Setup  
Charging the Battery  
Before its first use, the LS 3070 batteries must be charged. To do so:  
Connect the power supply to the power input port on the front panel of  
the RL 470 base/ charger, shown in Figure 1-3: RL 470 Base/Charger Unit on  
page 1-4.  
Connect the power supply to a receptacle supplying AC power of the  
proper voltage level.  
Then insert the scanner into the base/ charger cradle, so that the nose of  
the scanner and tip of the handle fit snugly into the receptacles. Check the  
charge status indicator (blinking = fully charged) for full charge, which  
occurs within two hours. When fully charged, proceed with pairing.  
Pairing the Scanner with the Base/Charger  
The wireless “connection” between the two is the low power radio  
transmission through RF transceivers in the both the scanner and base/  
charger. The actual communication consists of bidirectional message packets.  
However, the scanner and base/charger must be paired for this communication  
to work between the two devices.  
Assigning Address to Base/Charger  
First, the base/ charger must be assigned an address, with a value between 01  
and 7E. Each base station must have a unique address.  
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Note: When setting the address of the base, you  
automatically set the initial frequency on which the  
base and the scanner communicate. In order to  
minimize possible interference between systems,  
bases which are close to each other should be  
assigned sequential addresses.  
Set the address through setting two rotary dials, located by opening a panel on  
the base/ chargers underside. Turn the base/ charger upside down, open the  
panel, and notice two rotary dials.  
Insert Screwdriver in Slot  
Switch  
Panel  
0
0
High Order  
10 Position  
Low Order  
16 Position  
Base/Charger Underside  
Rotary Switches  
The first is a 10-position (0 to 9, high order address digit) and the second a 16-  
position (0 to F, low order address digit). Digits are printed sequentially around  
each circle. Do not use positions 8 and 9. Setting the 10-position switch to 8 or 9 will  
result in an error beep (5 long low tones) during pairing.  
Set the desired address with a small screwdriver; possible addresses are listed  
on the next page. Note that too large a screwdriver can damage the dials. When  
the address is set, close the panel, turn the base/ charger rightside up again.  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: Setup  
Possible Base/Charger Addresses  
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F  
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F  
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F  
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F  
50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F  
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F  
70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E  
Note: Each base station must have a unique address.  
Pairing Scanner with Base/Charger  
To pair the scanner with the base/ charger:  
Scan the PAIRING bar code below or the bar code on the RL 470 base.  
PAIRING  
Then insert the scanner into the base/ chargers cradle. You have 15  
seconds to do this, or there will be error beeps (4 beeps = unsuccessful  
pairing or base not powered). Note that you cannot scan data until this  
pairing is complete.  
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LS 3070 Product Reference Guide: Setup  
At that time, through the scanners contact shoe, there is an exchange of  
information (addressing, RF channels, etc.) between the scanner and the  
base/ chargers cradle. This occurs in less than a second.  
After that exchange, the scanner and base/ charger are paired. Successful  
pairing is indicated by a warble beep; failure, or unsuccessful link, is  
indicated by a Lo Lo Lo Lo beep.  
Setting Transmission Frequency  
Each scanner/ base pair communicates on one of a number of channel  
frequencies, which varies by country. In most countries, there are 80 available  
channels (numbered 2 through 81); in France, there are only 9 channeles  
(numbered 46 through 54).  
The initial transmission frequency is determined by the bases unique address,  
so neighboring LS 3070 systems operate on different channels. This allows  
them to transmit simultaneously without interfering with each other. Channel  
separation is optimal between sequential base addresses, so base units closest  
to each other should be assigned sequential base addresses if possible. (Note  
that data is transmitted between a scanner and base so quickly that a number  
of different LS 3070 systems can normally operate on the same channel without  
noticeable interference.)  
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Occasionally, there can be excessive interference on a channel from some other  
source of radio transmissions. In this case, the default channel of a system can  
be changed using the parameter codes for Set Transmission Frequency. If you  
find a particular scanner/ base pair has trouble communicating over a normal  
operating distance, try setting different transmission frequencies to see if  
performance improves. (The LS 3070 system changes channels automatically if  
it encounters interference as much as 80% of the time over a continuous 5-  
minute period.)  
Note: To set trasmission frequency correctly, be sure to  
use the correct Select Channel Number bar code for  
your country, and to set a channel within the  
allowable range.  
Installing a Magstripe Reader  
If desired, install a magstripe reader. This may be done before or after pairing.  
1. Remove the blank plug in the magstripe connection port on the base/  
charger, and then plug the magstripe readers cable into this port, as  
illustrated below.  
2. The purpose of the blank plug is to protect the base/ charger from  
accidental damage that can be caused by static electrical discharge into the  
magstripe connection port. Keep this plug in the port whenever the magstripe  
reader is not connected.  
Magstripe  
Reader  
Connection  
Port  
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Chapter 3  
Scanning with the LS 3070  
1. Ready  
Before starting to scan bar codes for data collection, make sure:  
The base station is connected to the host device.  
The battery has been charged.  
The scanner is paired with the base/ charger.  
2.Test  
Aim the scanner toward a bar code and press the trigger. When you press the  
trigger, the scanning beam is energized.  
3. Scan  
Make sure the symbol you want to scan is within the proper scanning range.  
(See Decode Zones beginning on page 3-6.)  
Aim and press the trigger.  
The scan beam and red SCAN LED will light for about 3 seconds, or until  
a successful decode.  
The scanner has read the symbol when:  
You hear a beep.  
The green DECODE LED lights.  
The LED stays green for up to one second if the trigger is down or disappears  
if you release the trigger. The scanner powers down after a successful decode.  
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