Symbol LS1203
Product Reference Guide
Symbol LS1203
Product Reference Guide
72E-73953-04
Revision A
August 2008
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change
-01 Rev A
-02 Rev A
-03 Rev A
Date
1/2006
3/2006
1/2008
Description
Initial release.
Guide format updates. No content changes.
Motorola rebranding, add hands free stand assembly instructions,
add new UPC/EAN supplemental options and Bookland ISBN format option.
-04 Rev A
8/2008
Add HD model, change UCC/EAN-128 code type name to GS1-128.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................... xi
Service Information........................................................................................................ xiii
Installing the Interface Cable .................................................................................. 1-2
Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-3
Connecting Power (if required) ............................................................................... 1-3
Assembling the Hands Free Stand ......................................................................... 1-4
Configuring the Scanner ......................................................................................... 1-5
Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2-2
Decode Zones .............................................................................................................. 2-6
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Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5
Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-4
Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-8
FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-10
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 5-6
Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-7
Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 5-8
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 5-9
Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 5-9
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 5-10
FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 5-10
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 5-11
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Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-9
Data Bits (ASCII Format) ........................................................................................ 6-9
Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 6-10
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-16
Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-2
USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 7-3
USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 7-4
USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 7-7
USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 7-7
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-9
Enable/DisaGS1ble EAN-13/EAN-8 ....................................................................... 8-7
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Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 8-12
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 8-12
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 8-13
UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 8-13
UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 8-14
UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 8-15
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 8-16
Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 8-17
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 8-18
Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 8-18
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 8-20
Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 8-20
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 8-20
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 8-21
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 8-21
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 8-23
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) .......................................................................... 8-24
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 8-27
Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 8-27
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 8-28
Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 8-28
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 8-30
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 8-30
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 8-31
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 8-34
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 8-35
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Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 8-39
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 8-39
MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 8-40
Redundancy Level .................................................................................................. 8-44
Security Level ......................................................................................................... 8-46
Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................... 9-1
AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-2
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-1
EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................ C-1
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-2
GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ C-3
GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... C-4
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About This Guide
The Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining,
and troubleshooting the Symbol LS1203 scanner.
Configurations
This guide includes the following configurations:
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Symbol LS1203-SR - Standard range scanning
Symbol LS1203-HD - High density scanning
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection
information.
Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the scanner
in triggered and Auto-ScanTM modes.
Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the scanner,
troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Chapter 4, User Preferences includes programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the
scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.
Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for Keyboard Wedge
operation.
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Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.
Chapter 7, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.
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Chapter 8, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes
necessary for selecting these features for the scanner.
Chapter 9, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code that must be scanned to
communicate with the 123Scan program.
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Appendix A, Standard Defaults provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults.
Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions,
and keyboard maps.
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Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific
numeric values.
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Appendix E, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.
Notational Conventions
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Italics are used to highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents
Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Key names on a keypad.
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bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.
*Baud Rate 9600
* Indicates Default
Feature/Option
NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note
will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.
CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage may
occur.
WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal
injury may occur.
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Related Documents
The Symbol LS1203 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-73954-xx) provides general information to help the user get
started with the scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Contact
information is available at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/contactsupport.
When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have the following information available:
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Serial number of the unit
Model number or product name
Software type and version number.
Motorola responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support 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. Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during
shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the
warranty.
If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business
partner for support.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a
lightweight laser scanner. Whether used in triggered mode or Auto-ScanTM mode, the scanner ensures comfort and
ease of use for extended periods of time.
NOTE The scanner does not support PDF417 bar codes and its variants.
Figure 1-1 LS1203 Scanner
This scanner supports the following interfaces:
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Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface
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supports the following international keyboards (for Windows environment): North America, German,
French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
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Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the scanner
with the host.
USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface
type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the
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following international keyboards (for Windows environment): North America, German, French, French
Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
Unpacking
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xiii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the
approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be return for servicing.
Setting Up the Scanner
Installing the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable:
1. Insert the interface cable’s modular connector clip into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner
2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host. (See the specific host chapter for information on host
connections.)
Cable interface
port
Interface cable modular
connector clip
Interface cable
modular connector
Interface cable
strain relief
To host
Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable
Getting Started 1 - 3
NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are
examples only. Actual connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the
scanner remain the same.
Removing the Interface Cable
To remove the interface cable:
1. Unplug the installed cable modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver, or
Figure 1-3 Removing the Interface Cable
2. Carefully slide out the cable.
Connecting Power (if required)
If the host does not provide power to the scanner, an external power connection to the scanner is required. To
connect power:
1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page
1-2.
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into
an AC outlet.
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Assembling the Hands Free Stand
1. Unscrew the wingnut from the bottom of the flexible neck.
2. Fit the bottom of the neck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base. When positioned correctly, the
flat areas of the neck piece fit into place in the stand base opening.
3. Tighten the wingnut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base.
4. Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning.
Auto-scan bar code
(under cup)
One piece scanner “cup”
with flexible neck.
Flat areas
Stand base
Wingnut
Figure 1-4 Hands Free Stand Parts
Set Auto-scan Mode
To enable hands free scanning, scan the Auto-scan Mode bar code on the back of the cup to set the scanner to
auto-scan mode.
Getting Started 1 - 5
Mount Stand (Optional)
Attach the base of the scanner stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape.
NOTE Screws and double-sided tape are not provided.
Two screw-mount holes
Rectangular tape holders (3 places)
(dimensions = 1” x 2”)
Figure 1-5 Scanner Mount Stand
Screw Mount
1. Position the assembled base on a flat surface.
2. Screw one #10 wood screw into each screw-mount hole until the base of the stand is secure.
Tape Mount
1. Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three
rectangular tape holders.
2. Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is
secure.
Configuring the Scanner
To configure the scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program.
See Chapter 4, User Preferences and Chapter 8, Symbologies for information about programming the scanner
using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up a connection to a specific host type.
See Chapter 9, 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program. A help file is available in the
program.
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Beeper Definitions
The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences
that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.
Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence
Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps
Short high beeps
Power up.
A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is
enabled).
4 long low beeps
A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps
Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beeps
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) transmit error. (For
information about ADF programming, refer to the Advanced
Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72-69680-xx.)
High/high/high/low beeps
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beeps
RS-232 receive error.
Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.
Low/high beeps
Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong
entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in
program mode.
High/low beeps
Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code
keypad.
High/low/high/low beeps
Low/high/low/high beeps
Successful program exit with change in the parameter
setting.
Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Default
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beeps
New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
Code 39 buffer is full.
3 Beeps - long high beeps
Low/high/low beeps
The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to
clear or transmit an empty buffer.
Low/high beeps
A successful transmission of buffered data.
Scanning 2 - 3
Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions (Continued)
Beeper Sequence
Host Specific
Indication
USB only
4 short high beeps
Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several
seconds and scan again.
Scanner gives a power-up beep after
scanning a USB Device Type.
Communication with the bus must be established before the
scanner can operate at the highest power level.
This power-up beep occurs more than once.
The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to
the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is
normal and usually happens when the host cold boots.
RS-232 only
1 short high beep
A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is
enabled.
LED Definitions
In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color LED display. Table 2-2
defines LED colors that display during scanning.
Table 2-2 Standard LED Definitions
LED
Indication
Off
No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.
A bar code was successfully decoded.
Green
Red
A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred.
Scanning
The scanner can operate in two scanning modes: triggered mode and Auto-ScanTM mode. In triggered mode the
trigger button must be pressed to emit the scanner laser in order to a scan bar code. In Auto-ScanTM mode the
scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar code.
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If the scanner is in triggered mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5 to switch to Auto-ScanTM
mode.
If the scanner is in Auto-ScanTM mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5 to switch to triggered
mode.
NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto-ScanTM mode, it enters sleep
mode. To wake the scanner, press the trigger button.
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To scan a bar code:
1. Install and program the scanner (see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1-2). For assistance, contact the local
2. Ensure all connections are secure. (See the host chapter for the scanner.)
3. Aim the scanner at the bar code.
4. If the scanner is in triggered mode, press the trigger button. (In Auto-ScanTM mode, no trigger button press is
required. The scanner laser is in constant on mode.)
Triggered Mode
Auto-ScanTM Mode
Figure 2-2 Scanning - Triggered and Auto-ScanTM Modes
5. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. (For more information about beeper
NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected (see Scan Line Width on page 4-6). A
full scan line width is the default. The medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick-lists.
Aiming
On a typical UPC 100% bar code symbol, hold the scanner between contact and 7 inches from the symbol (see
Decode Zones on page 2-6). Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.
012345
012345
Figure 2-3 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming
The scan line is smaller when the scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol.
Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the scanner and those with larger bars or elements
(mil size) farther from the scanner.
Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar
code is known as specular reflection. Specular reflection can make decoding difficult.
NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected. A full scan line width is the default. The
medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick-lists.
Scanning 2 - 5
The scanner can be tilted up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-4). Simple practice
quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
Figure 2-4 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone
Scanning 2 - 7
Symbol LS1203-HD High Density
Note: Typical performance at 73° F (23° C) on
high quality symbols in normal room light.
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Figure 2-6 Symbol LS1203-HD High Density Decode Zone
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Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical
Specifications
Introduction
This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal
descriptions (pinouts).
Maintenance
Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect scanning ability.
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Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window
Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth
Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with ammonia/water
Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.
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Troubleshooting
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Beeper Indications (Also see Beeper Definitions on page 2-2
)
The scanner emits frequent
beeps. (USB host interface only.)
The USB bus may put the scanner in This is normal and usually happens
a state where power to the scanner is when the host cold boots.
cycled on and off more than once.
Scanner emits low/high/low
beeps.
ADF transmit error.
Refer to the Advanced Data
Formatting Programmer’s Guide, p/n
72-69680-xx, for information about
ADF programming.
Invalid ADF rule is detected.
Refer to the Advanced Data
Formatting Programmer’s Guide, p/n
72-69680-xx, for information about
ADF programming.
Scanner emits low/high beeps.
Input error, incorrect bar code or
Cancel bar code was scanned.
Scan the correct numeric bar codes
within range for the parameter
programmed.
Scanner emits low/high/low
beeps.
The Code 39 buffer was erased or
there was an attempt to clear or
transmit an empty buffer.
Normal when scanning the Code 39
Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or
upon attempt to transmit an empty
Code 39 buffer.
Scanner emits low/high/low/high Out of host parameter storage
4-3.
beeps.
space.
Out of memory for ADF rules.
Reduce the number of ADF rules or
the number of steps in the ADF rules.
Scanner emits high/low beeps.
The scanner is buffering Code 39
data.
Normal.
Scanner emits high/high/high/low RS-232 receive error.
beeps.
Normal during host reset. Otherwise,
set the scanner's RS-232 parity to
match the host setting.
Scanner emits four long low
beeps.
A transmission error was detected in This occurs if a unit is not properly
a scanned symbol. The data is
ignored.
configured. Check option setting.
Scanner emits four short high
beeps (USB only).
Scanner has not completed
initialization.
Wait several seconds and scan again.
Scanner emits a short
low/high/low/highbeepsequence space.
while it is being programmed.
Out of ADF parameter storage
Erase all rules and re-program with
shorter rules.
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Decoding Bar Codes
Scanner emits the laser, but does Scanner is not programmed for the
Program the scanner to read that type
of bar code. See Chapter 8,
not decode the bar code.
correct bar code type.
Bar code symbol is unreadable.
Scan test symbols of the same bar
code type to determine if the bar code
is defaced.
Distance between scanner and bar
code is incorrect.
Move the scanner closer to or further
from the bar code. See Decode Zones
The scan line is not crossing every
bar and space of the symbol.
Move the symbol until the scan line is
within the acceptable aiming pattern.
Scanner decodes bar code, but
does not transmit the data to the correct host type.
host.
Scanner is not programmed for the
Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code. See the
chapter corresponding to the host
type.
Interface cable is loose.
Scanner emits five long low beep Conversion or format error was
Check for loose cable connection and
re-connect cable.
Ensure the scanner’s conversion
parameters are properly configured.
after a bar code is decoded.
detected.
The scanner’s conversion
parameters are not properly
configured.
Conversion or format error was
detected.
Change the ADF rule, or change to a
host that can support the ADF rule.
An ADF rule was set up with
characters that can't be sent for the
host selected.
Conversion or format error was
detected.
Change the bar code, or change to a
host that can support the bar code.
A bar code was scanned with
characters that can't be sent for that
host.
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Host Displays
Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.
Scanner is not programmed to work Ensure the proper host is selected.
with the host.
Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code.
For RS-232, set the scanner's
communication parameters to match
the host's settings.
For a USB HID keyboard or Keyboard
Wedge configuration, program the
system for the correct keyboard type
and language, and turn off the CAPS
LOCK key.
Program the proper editing options
(e.g., ADF, UPC-E to UPC-A
Conversion).
Check the scanner’s host type
parameters or editing options.
Trigger
Nothing happens when the
trigger button is pressed.
No power to the scanner.
Check the system power. If the
configuration requires a power supply,
re-connect the power supply.
Interface/power cables are loose.
Check for loose cable connections
and re-connect cables.
Incorrect host interface cable is
used.
Verify that the correct host interface
cable is used. If not, connect the
correct host interface cable.
NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact the distributor or Motorola
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Technical Specifications
Table 3-2 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
2.4 in. H x 7.1 in. L x 2.4 in. W
(6.2 cm H x 18 cm L x 6 cm W)
Weight (without cable)
Voltage & Current
Color
Approximately 4.3 oz. (122 g)
5 +/-10%VDC @ 100 mA (Stand by: <35 mA)
Cash Register White or Twilight Black
Performance Characteristics
Light Source (Laser)
Scan Rate
650nm laser diode
100 scans per second
± 30° from normal
± 65°
Roll (Tilt) Tolerance
Pitch Tolerance
Skew (Yaw) Tolerance
Typical Working Distance
± 60°
13 mil (100% UPC/EAN): 0 to 7 in. (17.78 cm)
5 mil (Code 39): 2.5 to 4.0 in. (6.35 cm to 10.16 cm)
Print Contrast Minimum
Decode Capability
30% minimum reflectance
UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with Supplementals, GS1-128, Code 39, Code 39 Full
ASCII, Code 39 TriOptic, Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII, Codabar, Interleaved 2
of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, IATA, GS1 DataBar variants,
Chinese 2 of 5
Interfaces Supported
User Environment
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
RS-232; Keyboard Wedge; USB
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.524 m drops to concrete.
Drop Specifications
Ambient Light Immunity
Immune to direct exposure of normal office and factory lighting conditions, as well
as direct exposure to sunlight.
Beeper Volume
Beeper Tone
User-selectable: three levels
User-selectable: three tones
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Table 3-2 Technical Specifications (Continued)
Item
Description
Electrostatic Discharge
Regulatory
Conforms to 15 kV air discharge and 8 kV of contact discharge.
Electrical Safety
Laser Safety
UL1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950/IEC950
IEC Class 1
EMI/RFI
FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, European Union EMC Directive,
Australian SMA, Taiwan EMC, Japan VCCI/MITI/Dentori
Scanner Signal Descriptions
Bottom of scanner
Cable interface port
PIN 10
PIN 1
Interface cable
modular connector
Figure 3-1 Scanner Cable Pin-outs
Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7
The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only.
Table 3-3 Scanner Signal Pin-outs
Keyboard
Wedge
Pin
RS-232
USB
1
Reserved
Power
Ground
TxD
Reserved
Jump to Pin 6
Power
2
Power
3
Ground
KeyClock
TermData
KeyData
TermClock
Reserved
n/a
Ground
Reserved
D +
4
5
RxD
6
RTS
Jump to Pin 1
D -
7
CTS
8
Reserved
n/a
Reserved
n/a
9
10
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Chapter 4 User Preferences
Introduction
If desired, program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features.If preferred, the 123Scan
configuration utility is also available for programming the scanner (see Chapter 9, 123Scan). This chapter
describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these
features.
The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard
Defaults for all host defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming may not be necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile
memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.
If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up
beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to their default values, see User Preferences on page 4-2. Throughout the programming bar
code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
*High Frequency
* Indicates Default
Feature/Option
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. The scanner issues a fast
warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several
bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.
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Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, when an error is made during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct
parameter.
User Preferences Parameter Defaults
Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar
parameters.
Table 4-1 User Preferences
Parameter
Default
Page Number
User Preferences
Beeper Tone
Medium
Beeper Volume
High
Power Mode
Continuous On
Triggered
Full Width
3.0 Sec
Scanning Mode
Scan Line Width
Laser On Time
Beep After Good Decode
Transmit Code ID Character
Prefix Value
Enable
None
7013 <CR><LF>
7013 <CR><LF>
Data as is
Set
Suffix Value
Scan Data Transmission Format
FN1 Substitution Values
Transmit “No Read” Message
Disable
User Preferences 4 - 3
User Preferences
Default Parameters
The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner’s current settings as the custom
default.
•
Restore Defaults - Resets all default parameters as follows:
• If custom default values were configured (see Write to Custom Defaults), the custom default values are
set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned.
• If no custom default values were configured, the factory default values are set for all parameters each time
the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned. (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard
Defaults.)
•
•
Set Factory Defaults - Scan the Set Factory Defaults bar code below to eliminate all custom default values
and set the scanner to factory default values. (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard
Defaults.)
Write to Custom Defaults - Custom default parameters can be configured to set unique default values for all
parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to Custom Defaults
bar code below to configure custom defaults.
*Restore Defaults
Set Factory Defaults
Write to Custom Defaults
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Beeper Tone
To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar
code.
Low Frequency
*Medium Frequency
(Optimum Settings)
High Frequency
Beeper Volume
To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.
Low Volume
Medium Volume
*High Volume
User Preferences 4 - 5
Power Mode
This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in reduced power
mode, the scanner enters low power consumption mode after each decode. When in continuous power mode,
power remains on after each decode.
*Continuous On
Reduced Power Mode
Scanning Mode
This parameter determines whether or not the scanner is in triggered mode or Auto-ScanTM mode. In triggered
scanning mode, the scanner trigger button must be pressed to decode each scanned bar code. In Auto-ScanTM
scanning mode, the scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar
code.
If the scanner is in triggered mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM to switch to Auto-ScanTM mode. If the scanner is
in Auto-ScanTM mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM to switch to triggered mode.
NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto-ScanTM mode, it enters sleep
mode. To wake the scanner, press the trigger button.
*Triggered/Auto-ScanTM Mode
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Scan Line Width
Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width.
NOTE This feature applies to triggered mode only.
*Full Width
Medium Width
Laser On Time
This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is
programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.
To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set
an On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If an error is made, or
Laser On Time
User Preferences 4 - 7
Beep After Good Decode
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After
Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error
conditions.
*Beep After Good Decode
(Enable)
Do Not Beep After Good Decode
(Disable)
Transmit Code ID Character
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is
decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID
character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters,
Symbol Code ID Character
AIM Code ID Character
*None
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Prefix/Suffix Values
A prefix and/or suffix can be appended to scan data for use in data editing.
To set a value for a prefix or suffix:
1. Change the scan data format by scanning the appropriate Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-8.
3. Scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that
value.
NOTE When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the
Scan Prefix
Scan Suffix
Scan Data Transmission Format
To change the scan data format, scan Scan Options and one of the following four bar codes corresponding to the
desired format:
•
•
•
•
Data As Is
<DATA> <SUFFIX>
<PREFIX> <DATA>
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>.
Scan Enter on page 4-9 to complete the change. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values
If a carriage return/enter is required after each scanned bar code, scan the following bar codes in order:
1. Scan Options
2. <DATA> <SUFFIX>
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FN1 Substitution Values
The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support an FN1 substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 character
(0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).
To select an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:
1. Scan the bar code below.
*Set FN1 Substitution Value
2. Look up the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke on page
E-1 for the currently installed host interface.
To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel.
To enable FN1 substitution for keyboard wedge, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 5-10.
To enable FN1 Substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 7-9.
Transmit “No Read” Message
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. When enabled, the characters NR
are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to
the host.
Enable No Read
*Disable No Read
Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the scanner. With this interface, the
scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes. The
host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard. This mode adds bar code reading
functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. Keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
*North American
* Indicates Default
Feature/Option
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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface
Male DIN Connector
Keyboard
Connector
Female DIN
Connector
Figure 5-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable
To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable:
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain
the same.
1. Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the
3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host device.
4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.
5. If needed, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.
6. Ensure that all connections are secure.
7. Turn on the host system.
8. Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host
9. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 3
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults
NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous
default parameters.
Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar
Table 5-1 Keyboard Wedge Defaults
Parameter
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Type
Default
Page Number
1
IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles
Country Types (Country Codes)
Ignore Unknown Characters
Keystroke Delay
North American
Send
No Delay
Disable
Intra-Keystroke Delay
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation
Caps Lock On
Disable
Disable
Caps Lock Override
Disable
Convert Wedge Data
Function Key Mapping
FN1 Substitution
No Convert
Disable
Disable
Send and Make Break
Send
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
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Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.
1
IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles
IBM AT Notebook
NCR 7052
IBM PS/2 (Model 30)
1
NOTE User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 5
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)
Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric
*North American
German Windows
French Windows
French Canadian Windows 95/98
French Canadian Windows XP/2000
Spanish Windows
Italian Windows
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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued)
Swedish Windows
UK English Windows
Japanese Windows
Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the
scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the
first unknown character, then the scanner issues an error beep.
*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 7
Keystroke Delay
This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when
hosts require a slower transmission of data.
*No Delay
Medium Delay (20 msec)
Long Delay (40 msec)
Intra-Keystroke Delay
When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the
Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.
Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay
*Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay
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Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation
This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country
®
Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad
*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad
Caps Lock On
When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Note that if both Caps
Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence
Enable Caps Lock On
*Disable Caps Lock On
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 9
Caps Lock Override
When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’
in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key.
NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes
precedence.
Enable Caps Lock Override
*Disable Caps Lock Override
Convert Wedge Data
When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.
Convert to Upper Case
Convert to Lower Case
*No Convert
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Function Key Mapping
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-12). When this
parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not
have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
Enable Function Key Mapping
*Disable Function Key Mapping
FN1 Substitution
When enabled, the scanner replaces FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the user
Enable FN1 Substitution
*Disable FN1 Substitution
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 11
Send Make and Break
When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.
*Send Make and Break Scan Codes
Send Make Scan Code Only
Keyboard Maps
The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix
5001
5003
5005
5007
5009
7008
7013
7014
7012
5002
5004
5006
5008
5010
7009
7003
7004
7011
7002
Figure 5-2 IBM PC/AT
Figure 5-3 IBM PS/2
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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, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B
is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke
equivalent of ABC >.
Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
ASCII Value
Keystroke
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
CTRL A
CTRL B
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
1
CTRL H/BACKSPACE
1
1009
$I
CTRL I/HORIZONTAL TAB
1010
1011
1012
1013
$J
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
$K
$L
$M
1
CTRL M/ENTER
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
CTRL N
CTRL O
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
CTRL V
1022
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 13
Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1023
1024
1025
1026
1027
$W
$X
$Y
$Z
CTRL W
CTRL X
CTRL Y
CTRL Z
1
%A
CTRL [ /ESC
1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1049
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
/D
/E
/F
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
Space
!
“
#
$
%
&
‘
/G
/H
/I
(
)
/J
*
/K
/L
+
,
-
-
.
.
/O
0
/
0
1
2
1
1050
2
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
4
5
6
7
8
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
J
K
K
L
M
N
L
M
N
1078
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 15
Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
O
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
\
]
^
_
‘
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
1106
+J
j
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
+K
+L
k
l
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
+U
+V
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
%P
%Q
%R
%S
|
}
1126
~
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
Table 5-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set
ALT Keys
Keystroke
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069
2070
ALT A
ALT B
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 17
Table 5-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued)
ALT Keys
Keystroke
2071
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
ALT G
ALT H
ALT I
ALT J
ALT K
ALT L
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
Table 5-4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set
GUI Keys
Keystrokes
3000
3048
3049
3050
3051
3052
3053
3054
Right Control Key
GUI 0
GUI 1
GUI 2
GUI 3
GUI 4
GUI 5
GUI 6
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Table 5-4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set (Continued)
GUI Keys
Keystrokes
3055
3056
3057
3065
3066
3067
3068
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075
3076
3077
3078
3079
3080
3081
3082
3083
3084
3085
3086
3087
3088
3089
3090
GUI 7
GUI 8
GUI 9
GUI A
GUI B
GUI C
GUI D
GUI E
GUI F
GUI G
GUI H
GUI I
GUI J
GUI K
GUI L
GUI M
GUI N
GUI O
GUI P
GUI Q
GUI R
GUI S
GUI T
GUI U
GUI V
GUI W
GUI X
GUI Y
GUI Z
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 19
Table 5-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set
F Keys
Keystroke
5001
5002
5003
5004
5005
5006
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
5015
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
F19
F20
F21
F22
F23
F24
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Table 5-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set
Numeric Keypad
Keystroke
6042
6043
6044
6045
6046
6047
6048
6049
6050
6051
6052
6053
6054
6055
6056
6057
6058
6059
*
+
undefined
-
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter
Num Lock
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 21
Table 5-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set
Extended Keypad
Keystroke
7001
7002
7003
7004
7005
7006
7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
7015
7016
7017
7018
Break
Delete
Pg Up
End
Pg Dn
Pause
Scroll Lock
Backspace
Tab
Print Screen
Insert
Home
Enter
Escape
Up Arrow
Dn Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
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Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with an RS-232 host. The RS-232 interface is used to connect
the scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com
port).
If the host is not listed in Table 6-2, refer to the documentation for the host device to set communication parameters
to match the host.
NOTE The scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system
architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Symbol offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C
conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
*Baud Rate 57,600
* Indicates Default
Feature/Option
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Connecting an RS-232 Interface
This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer.
Interface Cable
Serial Port
Connector
to Host
Power
Supply Cable
Figure 6-1 RS-232 Direct Connection
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain
the same.
1. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
3. Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply
into an appropriate outlet.
4. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 6-6.
5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 3
RS-232 Parameter Defaults
Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate
NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous
default parameters.
Table 6-1 RS-232 Defaults
Parameter
Default
Page Number
RS-232 Host Parameters
RS-232 Host Types
Baud Rate
Standard
9600
Parity Type
None
Stop Bit Select
1 Stop Bit
8-Bit
Data Bits (ASCII Format)
Check Receive Errors
Hardware Handshaking
Software Handshaking
Host Serial Response Time-out
RTS Line State
Enable
None
None
2 Sec
Low RTS
Disable
0 msec
Beep on <BEL>
Intercharacter Delay
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
Ignore Unknown Characters
Normal Operation
Send Bar Code
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RS-232 Host Parameters
Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 6-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu,
Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed in Table 6-2.
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables the
transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 on page 6-5. These code ID characters are not
programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be
enabled for these terminals.
Table 6-2 Terminal Specific RS-232
Wincor-
Wincor-
Standard
(Default)
Nixdorf
Mode B/
OPOS
Parameter
ICL
Fujitsu
Nixdorf
Mode A
Olivetti
Omron
Transmit
Code ID
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data
Transmission
Format
Data as is Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix
Prefix/Data/
Suffix
Data/Suffix
CR (1013)
Suffix
CR/LF
(7013)
CR (1013) CR (1013)
CR (1013) CR (1013)
ETX (1002)
Baud Rate
Parity
9600
None
None
9600
Even
9600
None
None
9600
Odd
9600
Odd
9600
Even
None
9600
None
None
Hardware
Handshaking
RTS/CTS
Option 3
RTS/CTS
Option 3
RTS/CTS
Option 3
Software
Handshaking
None
None
None
None
None
Ack/Nak
9.9 Sec.
None
Serial
2 Sec.
9.9 Sec.
2 Sec.
9.9 Sec.
9.9 Sec.
9.9 Sec.
Response
Time-out
Stop Bit
Select
One
One
One
One
One
One
One
ASCII Format
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
7-Bit
8-Bit
Beep On
<BEL>
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
RTS Line
State
Low
High
Low
Low
Low = No
data to send
Low
High
Prefix
None
None
None
None
None
STX (1003)
None
*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar
codes.
**If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host, it may appear
unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to
the scanner.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 5
Table 6-3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
Wincor-
Nixdorf
Mode A
Wincor-
Nixdorf
Mode B/OPOS
Code Type
ICL
Fujitsu
Olivetti
Omron
UPC-A
A
A
A
C
B
A
M
N
K
I
A
A
C
B
A
A
UPC-E
E
E
C
E
EAN-8/JAN-8
EAN-13/JAN-13
Code 39
Codabar
Code 128
I 2 of 5
FF
F
FF
B
FF
F
F
A
C <len>
N <len>
L <len>
I <len>
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
F
M
M <len>
N <len>
K <len>
I <len>
L <len>
H <len>
P <len>
O <len>
A
C <len>
N <len>
L <len>
I <len>
None
N
K
I
Code 93
D 2 of 5
L
L
H <len>
L <len>
None
H
P
O
A
H
H <len>
L <len>
None
GS1-128
MSI
P
O
Bookland EAN
Trioptic
F
A
F
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
H
None
None
H
None
None
Code 11
IATA
None
None
None
H<len>
None
None
None
Code 32
None
None
None
None
RS-232 Interface 6 - 7
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate
setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
Baud Rate 600
Baud Rate 1200
Baud Rate 2400
Baud Rate 4800
*Baud Rate 9600
Baud Rate 19,200
Baud Rate 38,400
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Parity
A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host
device requirements.
•
•
Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1
bits are contained in the coded character.
Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1
bits are contained in the coded character.
•
•
•
Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.
Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.
Select None when no parity bit is required.
Odd
Even
Mark
Space
*None
RS-232 Interface 6 - 9
Stop Bit Select
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and
prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected
(one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of
stop bits to match host device requirements.
*1 Stop Bit
2 Stop Bits
Data Bits (ASCII Format)
This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.
7-Bit
*8-Bit
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Check Receive Errors
Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of
received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.
*Check For Received Errors
(Enable)
Do Not Check For Received Errors
(Disable)
Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking
lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard
RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence:
•
The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits up to Host Serial Response
Time-out for the host to de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out, the CTS line is still
asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned data is lost.
•
When the CTS line is de-asserted, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to Host Serial Response
Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If, after Host Serial
Response Time-out, the CTS line is not asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and discards the data.
•
•
When data transmission is complete, the scanner de-asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.
The host should respond by negating CTS. The scanner checks for a de-asserted CTS upon the next
transmission of data.
During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for more than 50 ms
between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is
discarded.
If the above communication sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In this case, the data is lost and
must be rescanned.
If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes
precedence.
NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 11
Hardware Handshaking (continued)
•
•
•
None: Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.
Standard RTS/CTS: Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.
RTS/CTS Option 1: When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and
ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete.
•
•
RTS/CTS Option 2: When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).
However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within
Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
RTS/CTS Option 3: When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission,
regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for CTS to be
asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the
data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.
*None
Standard RTS/CTS
RTS/CTS Option 1
RTS/CTS Option 2
RTS/CTS Option 3
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Software Handshaking
This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware
handshaking. There are five options.
If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes
precedence.
•
•
None: When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately. No response is expected from host.
ACK/NAK: When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK
response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for
either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner
issues an error indication and discards the data.
The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the
scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no
retries when a time-out occurs.
•
ENQ: When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting
data. If an ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error
indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial
Response Time-out to prevent transmission errors.
•
•
ACK/NAK with ENQ: This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK
from the host, an additional ENQ is not required.
XON/XOFF: An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON
character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:
• XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to
Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If the XON is not received
within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
• XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte.
When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits
up to 30 seconds for the XON.
*None
ACK/NAK
ENQ
RS-232 Interface 6 - 13
Software Handshaking (continued)
ACK/NAK with ENQ
XON/XOFF
Host Serial Response Time-out
This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, ENQ, XON, or CTS before determining that
a transmission error occurred.
*Minimum: 2 Sec
Low: 2.5 Sec
Medium: 5 Sec
High: 7.5 Sec
Maximum: 9.9 Sec
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RTS Line State
This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High
RTS line state.
*Host: Low RTS
Host: High RTS
Beep on <BEL>
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232
serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event.
Beep On <BEL> Character
(Enable)
*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character
(Disable)
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Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a decode.
*Normal Operation
(Beep/LED immediately after decode)
Beep/LED After Transmission
Beep/LED After CTS Pulse
Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown
Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the
scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the
first unknown character and then an error beep sounds on the scanner.
*Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters
Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
RS-232 Interface 6 - 17
ASCII Character Set for RS-232
The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.
Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
ASCII Value
ASCII Character
1000
%U
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BELL
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1023
1024
1025
1026
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
$I
BCKSPC
HORIZ TAB
LF/NW LN
VT
$J
$K
$L
FF
$M
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
$W
$X
$Y
$Z
CR/ENTER
SO
SI
DLE
DC1/XON
DC2
DC3/XOFF
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
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Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
ASCII Character
Code 39 Encode Character
1027
1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1049
1050
1051
1052
1053
1054
1057
1056
%A
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
/D
/E
/F
/G
/H
/I
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
Space
!
"
#
$
%
&
‘
(
)
/J
*
/K
/L
+
,
-
-
.
.
/O
0
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RS-232 Interface 6 - 19
Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
ASCII Character
Code 39 Encode Character
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
9
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
:
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
N
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
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Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
ASCII Character
Code 39 Encode Character
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
W
W
X
Y
Z
[
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
\
]
^
_
`
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
+J
j
+K
+L
k
l
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
RS-232 Interface 6 - 21
Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
ASCII Character
Code 39 Encode Character
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
7013
+U
+V
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
%P
%Q
%R
%S
|
}
~
Undefined
ENTER
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Chapter 7 USB Interface
Introduction
This chapter covers the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a
USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
*North American Standard USB Keyboard
Feature/Option
* Indicates Default
7 - 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Connecting a USB Interface
Interface cable
USB Series A
Connector
Figure 7-1 USB Connection
The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including:
•
•
•
•
Desktop PCs and Notebooks
Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)
IBM SurePOS terminals
Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:
•
•
•
Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP
MacOS 8.5 and above
IBM 4690 OS.
The scanner will also interface with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1are examples
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain
the same.
USB Interface 7 - 3
To set up the scanner:
1. Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see
2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of
the IBM SurePOS terminal.
3. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 7-4.
4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device
driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the
last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation.
5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
USB Parameter Defaults
Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate bar
NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous
default parameters.
Table 7-1 USB Defaults
Parameter
Default
Page Number
USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
HID Keyboard Emulation
North American
No Delay
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
USB Keystroke Delay
USB CAPS Lock Override
USB Ignore Unknown Characters
Emulate Keypad
Disable
Send
Disable
USB FN1 Substitution
Disable
Function Key Mapping
Simulated Caps Lock
Disable
Disable
Convert Case
No Case Conversion
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USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
Select the desired USB device type.
NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard
startup beep sequences.
*HID Keyboard Emulation
IBM Table Top USB
IBM Hand-Held USB
USB OPOS Handheld
USB Interface 7 - 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 scanner automatically resets. The scanner issues the
standard startup beep sequences.
*North American Standard USB Keyboard
German Windows
French Windows
French Canadian Windows 95/98
French Canadian Windows 2000/XP
Spanish Windows
7 - 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes continued)
Italian Windows
Swedish Windows
UK English Windows
Japanese Windows (ASCII)
Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
USB Interface 7 - 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 a slower transmission of data.
*No Delay
Medium Delay (20 msec)
Long Delay (40 msec)
USB CAPS Lock Override
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved
regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)”
keyboard type and can not be disabled.
Override Caps Lock Key
(Enable)
*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key
(Disable)
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USB Ignore Unknown Characters
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are
characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar
code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With
Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character, then the scanner issues
an error beep.
*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
Emulate Keypad
When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would
be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break.”
*Disable Keypad Emulation
Enable Keypad Emulation
USB Interface 7 - 9
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution
This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of
any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see FN1
Substitution Values on page 4-10 to set the Key Category and Key Value).
Enable FN1 Substitution
*Disable FN1 Substitution
Function Key Mapping
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-11). When this
parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not
have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
*Disable Function Key Mapping
Enable Function Key Mapping
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Simulated Caps Lock
When enabled, the scanner will invert upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps
Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard’s
Caps Lock state.
*Disable Simulated Caps Lock
Enable Simulated Caps Lock
Convert Case
When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.
*No Case Conversion
Convert All to Upper Case
Convert All to Lower Case
USB Interface 7 - 11
ASCII Character Set for USB
Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
ASCII Value
Keystroke
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
%U
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
CTRL 2
CTRL A
CTRL B
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
$G
$H
1
CTRL H/BACKSPACE
1
1009
$I
CTRL I/HORIZONTAL TAB
1010
1011
1012
1013
$J
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
$K
$L
$M
1
CTRL M/ENTER
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1023
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
$W
$X
CTRL N
CTRL O
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
CTRL V
CTRL W
CTRL X
1024
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1025
1026
1027
$Y
$Z
CTRL Y
CTRL Z
1
%A
CTRL [/ESC
1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1049
1050
1051
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
/D
/E
/F
/G
/H
/I
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
Space
!
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#
$
%
&
‘
(
)
/J
*
/K
/L
+
,
-
-
.
.
/O
0
/
0
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1052
4
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
USB Interface 7 - 13
Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
:
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
N
M
N
O
P
O
P
1080
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
7 - 14 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
Q
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
\
]
^
_
`
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
+J
+K
+L
j
k
l
1108
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
USB Interface 7 - 15
Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
+U
+V
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
%P
%Q
%R
%S
|
}
1126
~
1
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled.
Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
7 - 16 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table 7-3 USB ALT Key Character Set
ALT Keys
Keystroke
2064
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069
2070
2071
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
ALT 2
ALT A
ALT B
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
ALT G
ALT H
ALT I
ALT J
ALT K
ALT L
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
USB Interface 7 - 17
Table 7-4 USB GUI Key Character Set
GUI Key
3000
Keystroke
Right Control Key
3048
GUI 0
GUI 1
GUI 2
GUI 3
GUI 4
GUI 5
GUI 6
GUI 7
GUI 8
GUI 9
GUI A
GUI B
GUI C
GUI D
GUI E
GUI F
GUI G
GUI H
GUI I
3049
3050
3051
3052
3053
3054
3055
3056
3057
3065
3066
3067
3068
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
GUI J
GUI K
GUI L
GUI M
GUI N
GUI O
GUI P
3075
3076
3077
3078
3079
3080
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the
space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the
right of the right ALT key.
7 - 18 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table 7-4 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)
GUI Key
Keystroke
3081
3082
3083
3084
3085
3086
3087
3088
3089
3090
GUI Q
GUI R
GUI S
GUI T
GUI U
GUI V
GUI W
GUI X
GUI Y
GUI Z
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the
space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the
right of the right ALT key.
Table 7-5 USB F Key Character Set
F Keys
Keystroke
5001
5002
5003
5004
5005
5006
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
5015
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
USB Interface 7 - 19
Table 7-5 USB F Key Character Set (Continued)
F Keys
Keystroke
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
F16
F17
F18
F19
F20
F21
F22
F23
F24
Table 7-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set
Numeric Keypad
Keystroke
6042
6043
6044
6045
6046
6047
6048
6049
6050
6051
6052
6053
6054
6055
6056
6057
6058
6059
*
+
undefined
-
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter
Num Lock
7 - 20 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table 7-7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set
Extended Keypad
Keystroke
7001
7002
7003
7004
7005
7006
7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
7015
7016
7017
7018
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Chapter 8 Symbologies
Introduction
This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features.
The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Defaults on page 8-2 (also see Appendix A,
Standard Defaults for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements,
programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile
memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.
If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up
beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to default values, scan the appropriate default bar code on page 4-3. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
*Enable UPC-A
Feature/Option
* Indicates Default
Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the
UPC-A check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC-A Check
Digit on page 8-12. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful
parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, require scanning several bar codes. See the individual
parameter, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, for this procedure.
8 - 2 Symbol LS1203 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 8-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)
NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous
default parameters.
Table 8-1 Symbology Defaults
Parameter
Default
Page Number
UPC/EAN
UPC-A
Enable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Enable
Disable
Ignore
UPC-E
UPC-E1
EAN-8/JAN 8
EAN-13/JAN 13
Bookland EAN
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)
User-Programmable Supplementals
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
UPC-A Preamble
7
Enable
Enable
Enable
System Character
System Character
System Character
Disable
UPC-E Preamble
UPC-E1 Preamble
Convert UPC-E to A
Convert UPC-E1 to A
Disable
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
Disable
Bookland ISBN Format
ISBN-10
UCC Coupon Extended Code
Disable
Symbologies 8 - 3
Table 8-1 Symbology Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Code 128
Code 128
Enable
Enable
Enable
GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)
ISBT 128 (non-concatenated)
Code 39
Code 39
Enable
Disable
Disable
Disable
2 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Trioptic Code 39
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code)
Code 32 Prefix
Set Length(s) for Code 39
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Buffer Code 39
Code 93
Code 93
Disable
4 to 55
Set Length(s) for Code 93
Code 11
Code 11
Disable
4 to 55
Disable
Disable
Set Lengths for Code 11
Code 11 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13
Enable
14
Disable
Disable
Disable
8 - 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table 8-1 Symbology Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Discrete 2 of 5
Disable
12
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5
Chinese 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5
Codabar (NW - 7)
Disable
Codabar
Disable
5 to 55
Disable
Disable
Set Lengths for Codabar
CLSI Editing
NOTIS Editing
MSI
MSI
Disable
2 to 55
One
Set Length(s) for MSI
MSI Check Digits
Transmit MSI Check Digit
MSI Check Digit Algorithm
GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology)
GS1 DataBar-14
Disable
Mod 10/Mod 10
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
GS1 DataBar Limited
GS1 DataBar Expanded
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
Symbology - Specific Security Levels
Redundancy Level
1
Security Levels
0
Bi-directional Redundancy
Disable
Symbologies 8 - 7
Enable/DisaGS1ble EAN-13/EAN-8
To enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*Enable EAN-13
Disable EAN-13
*Enable EAN-8
Disable EAN-8
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Bookland EAN
*Disable Bookland EAN
NOTE If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 8-17. Also select either Decode
UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental
8 - 8 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN
13+2). The following options are available:
•
•
•
If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN
plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.
If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must
decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 8-11
before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.
•
If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13
bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a
supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN
Supplemental Redundancy on page 8-11 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no
supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.
•
•
Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode
Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode
NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see
•
•
•
•
Enable 977 Supplemental Mode
Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode
Enable 491 Supplemental Mode
Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed
previously.
•
•
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of
two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using User-Programmable Supplementals on
•
•
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any
prefix listed previously or the user-defined prefix set using User-Programmable Supplementals on page
8-11.
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with
any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using User-Programmable
NOTE To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental
characters.
Symbologies 8 - 9
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals
(01h)
*Ignore Supplementals
(00h)
Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
(02h)
Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode
(04h)
Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode
(05h)
Enable 977 Supplemental Mode
(07h)
8 - 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)
Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode
(06h)
Enable 491 Supplemental Mode
(08h)
Enable Smart Supplemental Mode
(03h)
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1
(09h)
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2
(0Ah)
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1
(0Bh)
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2
(0Ch)
Symbologies 8 - 11
User-Programmable Supplementals
If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page
8-8, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the
numeric bar codes beginning onpage D-1. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second 3-digit
User-Programmable Supplemental 1
User-Programmable Supplemental 2
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a
symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above
is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the
autodiscriminate option is selected. The default is set at 7.
Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D,
Numeric Bar Codes. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. To correct an error or change a selection,
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
8 - 12 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee
the integrity of the data.
*Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee
the integrity of the data.
*Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Symbologies 8 - 13
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee
the integrity of the data.
*Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
UPC-A Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options
are given for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System
Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host
system.
No Preamble
(<DATA>)
*System Character
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER>
<DATA>)
8 - 14 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
UPC-E Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options
are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System
Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host
system.
No Preamble
(<DATA>)
*System Character
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER>
<DATA>)
Symbologies 8 - 15
UPC-E1 Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options
are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System
Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host
system.
No Preamble
(<DATA>)
*System Character
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER>
<DATA>)
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
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).
When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion.
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
(Enable)
*Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
(Disable)
8 - 16 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data
follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
(Enable)
*Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
(Disable)
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in
format to EAN-13 symbols.
When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.
Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend
*Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend
Symbologies 8 - 17
Bookland ISBN Format
If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 8-7, select one of the following formats
for Bookland data:
•
•
Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with
the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered
Bookland in this mode.
Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in
13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.
*Bookland ISBN-10
(00h)
Bookland ISBN-13
(01h)
NOTE For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
on page 8-7, then select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN
Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on
8 - 18 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
UCC Coupon Extended Code
When enabled, this parameter decodes UPCA bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit
‘99’, and UPCA/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13 and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all types of
Coupon Codes.
Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code
*Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code
NOTE Use the Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the
EAN128 (right half) of a coupon code.
Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128
To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*Enable Code 128
Disable Code 128
Symbologies 8 - 19
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)
To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*Enable GS1-128
Disable GS1-128
Enable/Disable ISBT 128
ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable
or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.
*Enable ISBT 128
Disable ISBT 128
8 - 20 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Code 39
Enable/Disable Code 39
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*Enable Code 39
Disable Code 39
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39
Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols
always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Trioptic Code 39
*Disable Trioptic Code 39
NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.
Symbologies 8 - 21
Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below
to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
.
Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32
*Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Code 32 Prefix
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.
NOTE Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Enable Code 32 Prefix
*Disable Code 32 Prefix
8 - 22 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Set Lengths for Code 39
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers
must always be preceded by a leading zero.
•
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode
only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either of two
example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan
•
•
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range.
Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range.
Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an
Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner capability.
Code 39 - One Discrete Length
Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths
Code 39 - Length Within Range
Code 39 - Any Length
Symbologies 8 - 23
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data
complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are
decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Enable Code 39 Check Digit
*Disable Code 39 Check Digit
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
(Enable)
*Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
(Disable)
NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
8 - 24 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable
or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 39 Full ASCII
*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII
NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.
Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent and is described in the ASCII
Character Set table for the appropriate interface. See ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge on
7-11 for the appropriate interface.
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)
This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols.
Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading
space as a first character for later transmission. The leading space is not buffered.
Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a
first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the “triggering” symbol. See the following pages for further details.
When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected, all decoded Code 39 symbols are transmitted immediately
without being stored in the buffer.
Symbologies 8 - 25
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) (continued)
This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the scanner to decode
Code 39 symbology only.
Buffer Code 39
(Enable)
*Do Not Buffer Code 39
(Disable)
While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds
200 bytes of information.
To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission (see
Transmit Buffer on page 8-26) or clear the buffer.
Buffer Data
To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with a space immediately
following the start pattern.
•
Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a low/high beep to indicate successful
•
•
The scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer.
No transmission occurs.
Clear Transmission Buffer
To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a
dash (minus), and a stop character.
•
•
•
The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep.
The scanner erases the transmission buffer.
No transmission occurs.
Clear Buffer
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NOTE Because the Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character, set the Code 39 length to include
length 1 before scanning this bar code.
Transmit Buffer
There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.
1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below which contains only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop
character.
• The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
• The scanner issues a low/high beep.
Transmit Buffer
2. Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.
• The scanner appends new decode data to buffered data.
• The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
• The scanner signals that the buffer was transmitted with a low/high beep.
• Scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
NOTE Because the Transmit Buffer contains only a plus (+) character, set the Code 39 length to include length 1
before scanning this bar code.
Overfilling Transmission Buffer
The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer:
•
•
The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps.
No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected.
Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer
If the symbol just read was the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:
•
•
•
A short low/high/low beep signals that the buffer is empty.
No transmission occurs.
The buffer remains empty.
Symbologies 8 - 27
Code 93
Enable/Disable Code 93
To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 93
*Disable Code 93
Set Lengths for Code 93
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode
only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.
•
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two
example, to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
•
•
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range.
Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range.
Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an
Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner’s capability.
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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
Code 11
Code 11
To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 11
*Disable Code 11
Symbologies 8 - 29
Set Lengths for Code 11
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode
only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.
•
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two
example, to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
•
•
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range.
Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range.
Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an
Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner capability.
Code 11 - One Discrete Length
Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths
Code 11 - Length Within Range
Code 11 - Any Length
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Code 11 Check Digit Verification
This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with
the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The
options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in your Code
11 symbols.
*Disable
One Check Digit
Two Check Digits
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits
This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
(Enable)
*Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
(Disable)
NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Symbologies 8 - 31
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5
length from the following pages.
*Enable Interleaved 2 of 5
Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Select
the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only I 2
of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct
•
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two
example, to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
•
•
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode I 2 of
5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0,
4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change
Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner capability.
NOTE Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of
the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To
prevent this, select specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for I 2 of 5
applications.
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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)
I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length
I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths
I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range
I 2 of 5 - Any Length
Symbologies 8 - 33
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with
either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check
digit algorithm.
*Disable
USS Check Digit
OPCC Check Digit
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit.
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
(Enable)
*Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
(Disable)
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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To
accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13
check digit.
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(Enable)
*Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(Disable)
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5
To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Discrete 2 of 5
*Disable Discrete 2 of 5
Symbologies 8 - 35
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode
only D 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.
•
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two
example, to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select D 2 of 5 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
•
•
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range.
of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then
scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or
Any Length - Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner capability.
NOTE Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of
the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To
prevent this, select specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for D 2 of
5 applications.
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
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Chinese 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5
To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Chinese 2 of 5
*Disable Chinese 2 of 5
Codabar (NW - 7)
Enable/Disable Codabar
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Codabar
*Disable Codabar
Symbologies 8 - 37
Set Lengths for Codabar
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode
only Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.
•
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing either of two
example, to decode only Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
•
•
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range.
Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range.
Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an
Any Length - Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner capability.
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
Codabar - Length Within Range
Codabar - Any Length
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CLSI Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth
characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format.
NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
Enable CLSI Editing
*Disable CLSI Editing
NOTIS Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this
feature if your host system requires this data format.
Enable NOTIS Editing
*Disable NOTIS Editing
Symbologies 8 - 39
MSI
Enable/Disable MSI
To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable MSI
*Disable MSI
Set Lengths for MSI
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
•
•
•
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing a selected length. Select
the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only MSI
symbols with 14 characters, scan MSI - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing either of two selected
lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select MSI - Two Discrete Lengths, then
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a MSI symbol with a specific length range. Select
symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4,
1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change
•
Any Length - Scan this option to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner capability.
NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the
code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent
this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
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Set Lengths for MSI (continued)
MSI - One Discrete Length
MSI - Two Discrete Lengths
MSI - Length Within Range
MSI - Any Length
MSI Check Digits
With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is
optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification
of the second check digit.
*One MSI Check Digit
Two MSI Check Digits
Symbologies 8 - 41
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
(Enable)
*Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
(Disable)
MSI Check Digit Algorithm
Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below
corresponding to the algorithm used to encode your check digit.
MOD 10/MOD 11
*MOD 10/MOD 10
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GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology)
The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Expanded and GS1 DataBar Limited. GS1
DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Expanded include stacked versions. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable
or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
Enable GS1 DataBar-14
*Disable GS1 DataBar-14
Enable GS1 DataBar Limited
*Disable GS1 DataBar Limited
Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded
*Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded
Symbologies 8 - 43
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a
Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols
encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.
For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros, this parameter strips the leading '0100' and
reports the bar code as UPC-A. The UPC-A Preamble parameter that transmits the system character and country
code applies to converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped.
Enable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
*Disable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
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Symbology - Specific Security Levels
Redundancy Level
The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar
code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
Redundancy Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:
Table 8-2 Redundancy Level 1 Code Types
Code Type
Code Length
8 characters or less
4 characters or less
8 characters or less
8 characters or less
Codabar
MSI
D 2 of 5
I 2 of 5
Redundancy Level 2
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:
Table 8-3 Redundancy Level 2 Code Types
Code Type
Code Length
All
All
Redundancy Level 3
Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes
must be read three times:
Table 8-4 Redundancy Level 3 Code Types
Code Type
Code Length
4 characters or less
8 characters or less
8 characters or less
8 characters or less
MSI
D 2 of 5
I 2 of 5
Codabar
Symbologies 8 - 45
Redundancy Level 4
The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded:
Table 8-5 Redundancy Level 4 Code Types
Code Type
Code Length
All
All
*Redundancy Level 1
Redundancy Level 2
Redundancy Level 3
Redundancy Level 4
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Security Level
The scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family,
UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an
inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary
for any given application.
•
•
Security Level 0: This default setting allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state, while
providing sufficient security in decoding most “in-spec” bar codes.
Security Level 1: Select this option if misdecodes occur. This security level should eliminate most
misdecodes.
•
•
Security Level 2: Select this option if Security level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes.
Security Level 3: If Security Level 2 was selected and misdecodes still occur, select this security level. Be
advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding severely out of spec bar codes.
Selecting this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security
is necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar codes.
*Security Level 0
Security Level 1
Security Level 2
Security Level 3
Symbologies 8 - 47
Bi-directional Redundancy
Enable Bi-directional Redundancy to add security to linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code
must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode.
Enable Bi-directional Redundancy
*Disable Bi-directional Redundancy
Symbology - Intercharacter Gap
The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small. Due to various
bar code printing technologies, this gap may grow larger than the maximum size allowed, causing the scanner to
be unable to decode the symbol. If this problem is encountered, scan Large Intercharacter Gaps to tolerate
out-of-specification bar codes.
*Normal Intercharacter Gaps
Large Intercharacter Gaps
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Chapter 9 123Scan
Introduction
®
123Scan is a Windows -based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including ADF rules. An ADF
rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the
host application. Scanners can be programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated
by the utility. Scanner programming is saved in a file for electronic distribution. The 123Scan program includes a
help file.
Communication with 123Scan
To communicate with the 123Scan program which runs on a host computer running a Windows operating system,
use an RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the host computer (see Connecting an RS-232 Interface on page
6-2).
123Scan requirements:
•
•
•
Host computer with Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Scanner
RS-232 cable.
123Scan Parameter
To communicate with the 123Scan program, load 123Scan, included in the documentation CD-ROM, onto the host
computer, and scan the bar code below. Refer to 123Scan instructions for programming the scanner.
Scan the bar code below to enable the 123Scan interface on the scanner.
123Scan Configuration
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123Scan 9 - 3
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123Scan 9 - 5
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Appendix A Standard Defaults
Table A-1 All Default Parameters
Parameter
Default
Page Number
User Preferences
Set Default Parameter
Beeper Tone
Restore Defaults
Medium
Beeper Volume
High
Power Mode
Continuous On
Full Width
3.0 Sec
Scan Line Width
Laser On Time
Beep After Good Decode
Transmit Code ID Character
Prefix Value
Enable
None
7013 <CR><LF>
7013 <CR><LF>
Data As Is
Set
Suffix Value
Scan Data Transmission Format
FN1 Substitution Values
Transmit “No Read” Message
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Type
Disable
1
IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles
Country Types (Country Codes)
North American
Send
Ignore Unknown Characters
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
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Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Keystroke Delay
No Delay
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
No Convert
Disable
Disable
Send
Intra-Keystroke Delay
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation
Caps Lock On
Caps Lock Override
Convert Wedge Data
Function Key Mapping
FN1 Substitution
Send and Make Break
RS-232 Host Parameters
RS-232 Host Types
Standard
9600
Baud Rate
Parity Type
None
Stop Bit Select
1 Stop Bit
8-Bit
Data Bits (ASCII Format)
Check Receive Errors
Hardware Handshaking
Software Handshaking
Host Serial Response Time-out
RTS Line State
Enable
None
None
2 Sec
Low RTS
Disable
0 msec
Beep on <BEL>
Intercharacter Delay
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
Ignore Unknown Characters
USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
Normal Operation
Send Bar Code
HID Keyboard Emulation
North American
No Delay
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
USB Keystroke Delay
USB CAPS Lock Override
Disable
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Standard Defaults A - 3
Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
USB Ignore Unknown Characters
Emulate Keypad
USB FN1 Substitution
Function Key Mapping
Simulated Caps Lock
Convert Case
Send
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
No Case Conversion
UPC/EAN
UPC-A
Enable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Enable
Disable
UPC-E
UPC-E1
EAN-8/JAN 8
EAN-13/JAN 13
Bookland EAN
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits) Ignore
User-Programmable Supplementals
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
UPC-A Preamble
7
Enable
Enable
Enable
System Character
System Character
System Character
Disable
UPC-E Preamble
UPC-E1 Preamble
Convert UPC-E to A
Convert UPC-E1 to A
Disable
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
Disable
Bookland ISBN Format
ISBN-10
UCC Coupon Extended Code
Disable
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
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Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Code 128
Code 128
Enable
Enable
Enable
GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)
ISBT 128 (non-concatenated)
Code 39
Code 39
Enable
Disable
Disable
Disable
2 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Trioptic Code 39
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code)
Code 32 Prefix
Set Length(s) for Code 39
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Buffer Code 39
Code 93
Code 93
Disable
4 to 55
Set Length(s) for Code 93
Code 11
Code 11
Disable
4 to 55
Disable
Disable
Set Lengths for Code 11
Code 11 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Enable
14
Disable
Disable
Disable
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Standard Defaults A - 5
Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Discrete 2 of 5
Disable
12
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5
Chinese 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5
Codabar (NW - 7)
Codabar
Disable
Disable
5 to 55
Disable
Disable
Set Lengths for Codabar
CLSI Editing
NOTIS Editing
MSI
MSI
Disable
2 to 55
One
Set Length(s) for MSI
MSI Check Digits
Transmit MSI Check Digit
MSI Check Digit Algorithm
Disable
Mod 10/Mod 10
GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology)
GS1 DataBar-14
Disable
GS1 DataBar Limited
GS1 DataBar Expanded
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
Symbology - Specific Security Levels
Redundancy Level
Disable
Disable
Disable
1
Security Levels
0
Bi-directional Redundancy
123Scan Configuration Tool
123Scan Configuration
1
Disable
1
None
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Appendix B Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers
Table B-1 Symbol Code Characters
Code Character
Code Type
UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13
Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32
Codabar
A
B
C
D
E
F
Code 128, ISBT 128
Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
G
H
J
Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA
Code 11
MSI
K
L
GS1-128
Bookland EAN
M
N
R
Trioptic Code 39
Coupon Code
GS1 DataBar Family
Programming Reference B - 2
AIM Code Identifiers
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:
]
c
m
=
=
=
Flag Character (ASCII 93)
Table B-2 Aim Code Characters
Code Character
Code Type
A
C
Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32
Code 128 (all variants), Coupon (Code
128 portion)
E
e
UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC portion)
GS1 DataBar Family
Codabar
F
G
H
I
Code 93
Code 11
Interleaved 2 of 5
MSI
M
S
X
D2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5
Bookland EAN, Trioptic Code 39
Table B-3 Modifier Characters
Code Type
Option Value
Option
Code 39
0
1
3
4
5
No check character or Full ASCII processing.
Reader has checked one check character.
Reader has checked and stripped check character.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked one check character.
7
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked and stripped check character.
Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW, is transmitted
as ]A7AIMID where 7 = (3+4).
B - 3 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table B-3 Modifier Characters (Continued)
Code Type
Option Value
Option
Trioptic Code 39
0
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356
Code 128
0
Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol
position.
1
2
Function code 1 in first symbol character position.
Function code 1 in second symbol character position.
FNC1
Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character
in the first
position, AIMID is transmitted as ]C1AIMID
I 2 of 5
0
1
3
No check digit processing.
Reader has validated check digit.
Reader has validated and stripped check digit.
Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]I04123
Codabar
0
1
3
No check digit processing.
Reader has checked check digit.
Reader has stripped check digit before transmission.
Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]F04123
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0012345678905
Code 93
MSI
0
0
1
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
0
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123
UPC/EAN
0
Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which is
13 digits for UPC-A and UPC-E (not including
supplemental data).
1
2
4
Two-digit supplement data only.
Five-digit supplement data only.
EAN-8 data packet.
Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E00012345678905
Programming Reference B - 4
Table B-3 Modifier Characters (Continued)
Code Type
Option Value
Option
Bookland EAN
0
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as ]X0123456789X
Code 11
0
1
3
Single check digit
Two check digits
Check characters validated but not transmitted.
GS1 DataBar Family
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. GS1
DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited transmit with an
Application Identifier “01”.Note: In GS1-128 emulation
mode, GS1 DataBar is transmitted using Code 128 rules
(i.e., ]C1).
Example: A GS1 DataBar-14 bar code 100123456788902 is transmitted as
]e001100123456788902.
C - 3 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
GS1 DataBar
NOTE GS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS,
10293847560192837465019283746029478450366523
(GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked)
1234890hjio9900mnb
(GS1 DataBar Expanded)
08672345650916
(GS1 DataBar Limited)
C - 5 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
D - 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Numeric Bar Codes (continued)
4
6
8
5
7
9
D - 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Appendix E ASCII Character Sets
Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
ASCII Value
Keystroke
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
%U
CTRL 2
CTRL A
CTRL B
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
1
CTRL H/BACKSPACE
1
1009
$I
CTRL I/HORIZONTAL TAB
1010
1011
1012
1013
$J
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
$K
$L
$M
1
CTRL M/ENTER
1014
1015
$N
$O
CTRL N
CTRL O
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the
unbolded keystroke is sent.
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Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1023
1024
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
$W
$X
$Y
$Z
%A
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
CTRL V
CTRL W
CTRL X
CTRL Y
CTRL Z
CTRL [
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
Space
!
/B
“
/C
#
/D
?
/E
%
/F
&
/G
‘
/H
(
/I
)
/J
*
/K
+
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the
unbolded keystroke is sent.
ASCII Character Sets E - 3
Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1049
1050
1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
/L
-
,
-
.
.
/o
0
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
C
D
E
F
G
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the
unbolded keystroke is sent.
E - 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
H
H
I
I
J
J
K
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
+B
+C
\
]
^
_
‘
a
b
c
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the
unbolded keystroke is sent.
ASCII Character Sets E - 5
Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)
Full ASCII
ASCII Value
Keystroke
Code 39 Encode Character
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
d
e
f
g
h
i
+J
j
+K
+L
k
l
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T
+U
+V
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
%P
%Q
%R
%S
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
I
}
~
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the
unbolded keystroke is sent.
E - 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table E-2 ALT Key Standard Defaults
ALT Keys
Keystroke
2064
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069
2070
2071
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
ALT 2
ALT A
ALT B
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
ALT G
ALT H
ALT I
ALT J
ALT K
ALT L
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
ASCII Character Sets E - 7
Table E-3 Miscellaneous Key Standard Defaults
Misc. Key
Keystroke
3001
3002
3003
3004
3005
3006
3007
3008
3009
3010
3011
3012
3013
3014
3015
3016
PA 1
PA 2
CMD 1
CMD 2
CMD 3
CMD 4
CMD 5
CMD 6
CMD 7
CMD 8
CMD 9
CMD 10
CMD 11
CMD 12
CMD 13
CMD 14
E - 8 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table E-4 GUI Shift Keys
Other Value
Keystroke
3048
3049
3050
3051
3052
3053
3054
3055
3056
3057
3065
3066
3067
3068
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075
3076
3077
3078
3079
3080
GUI Shift Keys
GUI 0
GUI 1
GUI 2
GUI 3
GUI 4
GUI 5
GUI 6
GUI 7
GUI 8
GUI 9
GUI A
GUI B
GUI C
GUI D
GUI E
GUI F
GUI G
GUI H
GUI I
GUI J
GUI K
GUI L
GUI M
GUI N
GUI O
GUI P
The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of
the right ALT key.
ASCII Character Sets E - 9
Table E-4 GUI Shift Keys (Continued)
Other Value
Keystroke
3081
GUI Q
GUI R
GUI S
GUI T
GUI U
GUI V
GUI W
GUI X
GUI Y
GUI Z
3082
3083
3084
3085
3086
3087
3088
3089
3090
GUI Shift Keys
The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of
the right ALT key.
Table E-5 PF Key Standard Default Table
PF Keys
Keystroke
4001
4002
4003
4004
4005
4006
4007
4008
4009
4010
4011
4012
4013
PF 1
PF 2
PF 3
PF 4
PF 5
PF 6
PF 7
PF 8
PF 9
PF 10
PF 11
PF 12
PF 13
E - 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table E-5 PF Key Standard Default Table (Continued)
PF Keys
Keystroke
4014
4015
4016
PF 14
PF 15
PF 16
Table E-6 F key Standard Default Table
F Keys
Keystroke
5001
5002
5003
5004
5005
5006
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
5015
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
F 1
F 2
F 3
F 4
F 5
F 6
F 7
F 8
F 9
F 10
F 11
F 12
F 13
F 14
F 15
F 16
F 17
F 18
F 19
F 20
F 21
ASCII Character Sets E - 11
Table E-6 F key Standard Default Table (Continued)
F Keys
Keystroke
5022
5023
5024
F 22
F 23
F 24
Table E-7 Numeric Key Standard Default Table
Numeric Keypad
Keystroke
6042
6043
6044
6045
6046
6047
6048
6049
6050
6051
6052
6053
6054
6055
6056
6057
6058
6059
*
+
Undefined
-
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter
Num Lock
E - 12 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
Table E-8 Extended Keypad Standard Default Table
Extended Keypad
Keystroke
7001
7002
7003
7004
7005
7006
7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
7015
7016
7017
7018
Break
Delete
Pg Up
End
Pg Dn
Pause
Scroll Lock
Backspace
Tab
Print Screen
Insert
Home
Enter
Escape
Up Arrow
Dn Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Index - 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
bi-directional redundancy 8-47
bar codes RS-232
C
cables
code identifiers
conventions
D
default parameters
USB
E
error indications
Index - 3
pinouts
G
GS1 databar bar codes
H
host types
I
power supply
R
K
S
L
sample bar codes
scanning
M
security level bar codes
setup
N
P
parameter defaults
parameters
Index - 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
T
U
user preferences bar codes
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