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LS 1000
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coverBook Page iii Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM Copyright 1996 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Symbol reserves the right to
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coverBook Page iv Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM Factory Service If you have a problem, contact the Symbol Support Center at the telephone number on the next page. Before calling, have the model number and several of your bar code symbols at hand. Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, Samples of yo
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coverBook Page v Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM Symbol Support Center In the U.S.A., for service information, warranty information or technical assistance call: SYMBOL SUPPORT CENTER 1-800-653-5350 If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. Canada Mississauga, Ontario Canadian Headquarters (905) 629-7226 Europe Wokingham, England European Headquarters 01734-771-222 (Inside UK) +44-1734-771-222 (Outside UK)
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coverBook Page vii Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM Contents Factory Service Symbol Support Center Chapter 1. Introduction and Set-up Introduction Audience Set-Up3 Unpacking Installing the Cable Switching Cables Connecting to a Host Chapter 2. Scanning Introduction Ready, Test, Scan Aiming Chapter 3. Maintenance & Specifications Introduction Maintaining the LS 1000 Scanner Accessories LS 100x Technical Specifications LS 100x Decode Zone Chapter 4. Programming The LS 1004 Introduc
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coverBook Page viii Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM PPT 4600 Product Reference Guide: Contents Decode Attempt Time Operating Mode Aggressive Scan Mode Transmit “No Decode” Message Decode Redundancy Code Types UPC/EAN Code 128 Code 39 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Codabar Data Options RS-232C Chapter 5. Glossary Chapter 6. ASCII Character Set ASCII Character Set Appendix A. Errata viii
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coverBook Page 1 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM Chapter 1 Introduction and Set-up Introduction Symbol Technologies Inc., the world leader in hand-held laser scanning now offers 21st century technology, while maintaining compatibility with today’s existing systems. The LS 1000 Series of hand-held laser scanners offers the best performance in retail and light industrial applications. Advanced ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time. The LS 1000 s
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coverBook Page 2 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup Audience The intended audience for this manual is personnel performing installation/setup and programming of LS 100x scanners. 1-2
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coverBook Page 3 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup Set-Up Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed in the front of this manual. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing. Installing the
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coverBook Page 4 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup 2. Twist the cable to the left to lock in place, as shown below: Switching Cables Different cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable: 1. “Unlock” the cable by twisting to the right. 2. Pull the cable out of the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner. 3. Insert a new cable in the receptacle. 4. Twist to the left to lock the new cable in place.
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coverBook Page 5 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup Connecting to a Host With some terminal types, the LS 100x is unable to answer host terminal polls until the appropriate host type is selected. This may result in an error message generated by the host. To correct this situation, select proper parameter values and initialize the host terminal. See Chapter 4 for more information. RS-232C For external power operation
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coverBook Page 6 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup For external power operation with Flying Lead Connector • Plug the cable into the scanner. • Plug the Power Supply into the receptacle on the Flying Lead connector. Figure 1-2. RS-232C External Power Connection: Flying Lead Connector to a 9-pin Host Connector 1-6
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coverBook Page 7 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup For external power operation with 25-pin Host Connector • Plug the cable into the scanner. • Plug the Power Supply into the receptacle on the side of the 25-pin Host Connector Figure 1-3. RS-232C External Power Connection: 25-pin Host Connector 1-7
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coverBook Page 8 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup RS-232C (Contd) For battery operation: • Insert a 9-volt battery into the battery box. See Battery Box Operation . • Plug the scanner's 9-pin connector at the end of the cord into one end of the battery box. • An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 1000 to the RS-232C input device. Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other to the
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coverBook Page 9 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup IBM 468X/9X Plug the SDL modular connector at the end of the selected Synapse “Smart” cable into the appropriate port (5B, 9B, 9C, 9E, or 17). Check that the connection is secure. To install an LS 1004 on an IBM 468X/469X host: 1. Connect a synapse adaptor cable to the scanner, using the procedure described in “Installing the Cable ” . 2. Plug the other end
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coverBook Page 10 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup IBM 468X/9X (Contd) PORT 9B PORT 5B PORT 17 Figure 1-6. IBM 4683 Rear Panel with Cover Removed 5B 9B 17 Figure 1-7. IBM 4684 Rear Panel with Cover Removed 1-10
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coverBook Page 11 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 1, Introduction and Setup IBM 468X/9X (Contd) 5B 9C 9B Figure 1-8. IBM 4693 Rear Panel with Cover Removed PORT 9E IBM 4694 REAR PANEL WITH COVER REMOVED Figure 1-9. IBM 4694 Rear Panel with Cover Removed Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, and Keyboard Wedges A Synapse Adaptor Cable is required when connecting the LS 1004 to any of these hosts using Synapse. See the instructions packed with the appro
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coverBook Page 1 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes. Included are specific instructions on how to hold the scanner at the appropriate angle to ensure an accurate decode. 2-1
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coverBook Page 2 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 2, Scanning Ready, Test, Scan 1. Ready Make sure all connections are secure. 2. Test Aim the scanner away from you and press the trigger. When you press the trigger, the scanning beam is energized. On the LS 1000, the length of time the beam remains on depends on the controller or terminal into which it is plugged. On the LS 1004, the scanner is energized for approximately 1 second (default)
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coverBook Page 3 Monday, December 1, 1997 2:19 PM LS 1000 Product Reference Guide: Chapter 2, Scanning Aiming Scan the Entire Symbol • Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol. • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. • Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together. • A short, high tone beep indicates a good decode. RIGHT WRONG 012345 012345 2-3
