Motorola DS9208-1D Specifications

DS9208-1D DIGITAL SCANNERPRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

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5 - 28 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTable 5-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 undefined6045 -6046 .604

USB Interface 5 - 29Table 5-7 USB Extended Keypad Character SetExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 PgUp7004 End7005 Pg Dn7006 Pause7

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CHAPTER 6 RS-232 INTERFACEIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. Use the RS-232 interface to connec

6 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConnecting an RS-232 InterfaceConnect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.Figure 6-1 RS-232 Di

RS-232 Interface 6 - 3RS-232 Parameter DefaultsTable 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

6 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host ParametersVarious RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, F

RS-232 Interface 6 - 5RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omr

6 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. 1Scanning Standard RS

RS-232 Interface 6 - 7RS-232 Host Types (continued) 1The CUTE host disables all parameter scanning, including Set Defaults. If you inadvertently selec

Table of Contents ixTransmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ... 9-

6 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideBaud RateBaud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud ra

RS-232 Interface 6 - 9ParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host dev

6 - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideStop BitsThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one charact

RS-232 Interface 6 - 11Check Receive ErrorsSelect whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of

6 - 12 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideHardware Handshaking (continued)•None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking.•Standard RTS/CTS: S

RS-232 Interface 6 - 13Software HandshakingThis parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered

6 - 14 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideSoftware Handshaking (continued)*NoneACK/NAKENQACK/NAK with ENQXON/XOFF

RS-232 Interface 6 - 15Host Serial Response TimeoutThis parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determin

6 - 16 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideRTS Line StateThis parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select

RS-232 Interface 6 - 17Intercharacter DelayThis parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.*Minimum: 0 msec

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6 - 18 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideNixdorf Beep/LED OptionsIf you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turn

RS-232 Interface 6 - 19ASCII Character Set for RS-232You can assign the values in Table 6-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmiss

6 - 20 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1028%B FS1029%C GS1030%D RS1031%E US1032Space Space1033/A !1034/B "1035/C #1036/D $1037/E %1038/F &10

RS-232 Interface 6 - 211059%F ;1060%G <1061%H =1062%I >1063%J ?1064%V @1065AA1066BB1067CC1068DD1069EE1070FF1071GG1072HH1073II1074JJ1075KK1076LL1

6 - 22 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1090ZZ1091%K [1092%L \1093%M ]1094%N ^1095%O _1096%W `1097+A a1098+B b1099+C c1100+D d1101+E e1102+F f1103+G g

RS-232 Interface 6 - 231121+Y y1122+Z z1123%P {1124%Q |1125%R }1126%S ~1127Undefined7013ENTERTable 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)Prefix/Suffi

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CHAPTER 7 IBM 468X / 469X INTERFACEIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.Throughout the prog

7 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConnecting to an IBM 468X/469X HostConnect the digital scanner directly to the host interface.Figure 7-1 IBM

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 7 - 3IBM Parameter DefaultsTable 7-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate

Table of Contents xiAppendix C: Sample Bar CodesCode 39 ...

7 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort AddressThis parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 7 - 5Convert Unknown to Code 39Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Co

7 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIgnore Configuration DirectiveScan one of the following bar codes to honor or ignore a code type enable/disable

CHAPTER 8 KEYBOARD WEDGE INTERFACEIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this inte

8 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConnecting a Keyboard Wedge InterfaceFigure 8-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cableTo connect the Keyboar

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 3Keyboard Wedge Parameter DefaultsTable 8-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option,

8 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Host ParametersKeyboard Wedge Host TypesSelect the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the ba

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 5Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country CodesScan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type

8 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued)Spanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 7Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unkno

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8 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIntra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and releas

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 9Simulated Caps LockEnable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is en

8 - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConvert Wedge DataEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.Function Key MappingASCII valu

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 11FN1 SubstitutionEnable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see FN1 Sub

8 - 12 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideKeyboard MapsRefer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefi

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 13ASCII Character Set for Keyboard WedgeNOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) prece

8 - 14 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1024 $X CTRL X1025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [ /ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 151053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @1065 A A10

8 - 16 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T1085 U U1086 V V1087 W W1088 X X1089 Y Y1090 Z Z1091 %K [1092 %L \1093 %M ]1094 %N ^10

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 171111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121 +Y y1122 +Z z1123 %P {11

ABOUT THIS GUIDEIntroductionThe DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troublesho

8 - 18 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide2076 ALT L2077 ALT M2078 ALT N2079 ALT O2080 ALT P2081 ALT Q2082 ALT R2083 ALT S2084 ALT T2085 ALT U2086 ALT V

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 193068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 GUI G3072 GUI H3073 GUI I3074 GUI J3075 GUI K3076 GUI L3077 GUI M3078 GUI N3079 GUI

8 - 20 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide5007 F75008 F85009 F95010 F105011 F115012 F125013 F135014 F145015 F155016 F165017 F175018 F185019 F195020 F205

Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 216053 56054 66055 76056 86057 96058 Enter6059 Num LockTable 8-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character SetExtended

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CHAPTER 9 SYMBOLOGIESIntroductionThis chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before pro

9 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideErrors While ScanningUnless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan t

Symbologies 9 - 3Convert UPC-E to A 25h Disable 9-20Convert UPC-E1 to A 26h Disable 9-20EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend 27h Disable 9-21UCC Coupon Extended Code 55

9 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 11Code 11 0Ah Disable 9-38Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh Length Within Range: 4 to 559-38Code 11 Check D

Symbologies 9 - 5Chinese 2 of 5Chinese 2 of 5 F0h 98h Disable 9-55Matrix 2 of 5Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable 9-56Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6BhF1h 6ChL

xiv DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:•Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product ov

9 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideDisable All Code TypesTo disable all symbologies, scan the bar code below. This is useful when enabling only a

Symbologies 9 - 7UPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-AParameter # 01hTo enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable UPC-EParame

9 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable UPC-E1Parameter # 0ChUPC-E1 is disabled by default.To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropr

Symbologies 9 - 9Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13Parameter # 03hTo enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable Bo

9 - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideBookland ISBN FormatParameter # F1h 40hIf Bookland EAN is enabled, select one of the following formats for Boo

Symbologies 9 - 11Decode UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsParameter # 10hSupplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g.,

9 - 12 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals(01h)*Ignore Supplementa

Symbologies 9 - 13Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode(06h)Enable 491 Supplemental Mode(08h)Enable Sma

9 - 14 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUser-Programmable SupplementalsSupplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43hSupplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44hIf you se

Symbologies 9 - 15UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID FormatParameter # F1h A0hSelect an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with Supplemen

About This Guide xvNotational ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this document:•Italics are used to highlight the following:• Chapters a

9 - 16 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTransmit UPC-A Check DigitParameter # 28hThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify th

Symbologies 9 - 17Transmit UPC-E1 Check DigitParameter # 2AhThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the da

9 - 18 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUPC-E PreambleParameter # 23hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and Syst

Symbologies 9 - 19UPC-E1 PreambleParameter # 24hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There a

9 - 20 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConvert UPC-E to UPC-AParameter # 25hEnable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A form

Symbologies 9 - 21EAN-8/JAN-8 ExtendParameter # 27hEnable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in

9 - 22 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCoupon ReportParameter # F1h DAhTraditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes:

Symbologies 9 - 23ISSN EANParameter # F1h 69hTo enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable ISSN EAN (01h)Disable ISSN EAN

9 - 24 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 128Enable/Disable Code 128Parameter # 08hTo enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code bel

Symbologies 9 - 25Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued)Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)Parameter # 0EhTo enable or disable GS1-128, scan t

xvi DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideService InformationIf you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems s

9 - 26 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable ISBT 128Parameter # 54hISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan

Symbologies 9 - 27ISBT ConcatenationParameter # F1h 41hSelect an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types:•If you select Disable ISBT Concate

9 - 28 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCheck ISBT TableParameter # F1h 42hThe ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT ba

Symbologies 9 - 29Code 39Enable/Disable Code 39Parameter # 00hTo enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable Triopti

9 - 30 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConvert Code 39 to Code 32Parameter # 56hCode 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical in

Symbologies 9 - 31Set Lengths for Code 39Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13hThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable c

9 - 32 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 39 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 30hEnable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbo

Symbologies 9 - 33Code 39 Full ASCII ConversionParameter # 11hCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASC

9 - 34 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 39 BufferingParameter # 71hThis feature allows the digital scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code

Symbologies 9 - 35Transmit BufferThere are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code, which includes only a star

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTEDIntroductionThe DS9208-1D combines superior 1D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced feature set in a compact design

9 - 36 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 93Enable/Disable Code 93Parameter # 09hTo enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Symbologies 9 - 37Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Code 93 - One Discrete LengthCode 93 - Two Discrete Lengths*Code 93 - Length Within RangeCode 93

9 - 38 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 11Code 11Parameter # 0AhTo enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths fo

Symbologies 9 - 39Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Code 11 - One Discrete LengthCode 11 - Two Discrete Lengths*Code 11 - Length Within RangeCode 11

9 - 40 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 11 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 34hThis feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity

Symbologies 9 - 41Transmit Code 11 Check DigitsParameter # 2FhThis feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Interleaved

9 - 42 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide•One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Select

Symbologies 9 - 43Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)*I 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthI 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsI 2 of 5 - Length Within

9 - 44 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideI 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 31hEnable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 sym

Symbologies 9 - 45Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13Parameter # 52hEnable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the

1 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideInterfacesThe DS9208-1D digital scanner supports:•USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a U

9 - 46 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15hThe length of a code refers to the number of cha

Symbologies 9 - 47Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)*D 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthD 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsD 2 of 5 - Length Within Ra

9 - 48 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCodabar (NW - 7)Enable/Disable CodabarParameter # 07hTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar co

Symbologies 9 - 49Set Lengths for Codabar (continued)Codabar - One Discrete LengthCodabar - Two Discrete Lengths*Codabar - Length Within RangeCodabar

9 - 50 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCLSI EditingParameter # 36hEnable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space aft

Symbologies 9 - 51Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters DetectionParameter # F2h 57hSelect whether to detect upper case or lower case Coda

9 - 52 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMSIEnable/Disable MSIParameter # 0BhTo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths

Symbologies 9 - 53Set Lengths for MSI (continued)NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a por

9 - 54 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMSI Check DigitsParameter # 32hWith MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reade

Symbologies 9 - 55MSI Check Digit AlgorithmParameter # 33hTwo algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the b

Getting Started 1 - 3Setting Up the Digital ScannerInstalling the Interface Cable1. Insert the interface cable modular connector into the interface ca

9 - 56 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5Parameter # F1h 6AhTo enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appro

Symbologies 9 - 57Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5Parameter # L1 = F1h 6Bh, L2 = F1h 6ChThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., hu

9 - 58 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5 Check DigitParameter # F1h 6EhThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify

Symbologies 9 - 59Korean 3 of 5Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5Parameter # F1h 45hTo enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

9 - 60 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideInverse 1DParameter # F1h 4AhThis parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - t

Symbologies 9 - 61GS1 DataBarGS1 DataBar types are:•GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional•GS1 DataBar Truncated•GS1 DataBar Stacked•GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidire

9 - 62 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar LimitedParameter # F0h 53hEnable GS1 DataBar Limited(01h)*Disable GS1 DataBar Limited(00h)

Symbologies 9 - 63GS1 DataBar Limited Security LevelParameter # F1h D8hThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for GS1 DataBar Limit

9 - 64 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar ExpandedParameter # F0h 54hScan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the following

Symbologies 9 - 65Redundancy LevelParameter # 4EhThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decr

1 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConfiguring the Digital ScannerTo configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual, or u

9 - 66 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideRedundancy Level 4The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded:Table 9-

Symbologies 9 - 67Security LevelParameter # 4DhThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include UPC/EAN an

9 - 68 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIntercharacter Gap SizeParameter # F0h, 7DhThe Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that

CHAPTER 10 123SCAN2Introduction123Scan² is an easy to use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid customized setup of Motorola decoders.123Scan² us

10 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide123Scan2 Requirements•Host computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows 7•Scanner•Cradle•USB cable.For more informa

CHAPTER 11 ADVANCED DATA FORMATTINGIntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. U

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APPENDIX A STANDARD DEFAULT PARAMETERSTable A-1 Standard Default Parameters TableParameterParameter NumberDefaultPage NumberUser PreferencesSet De

A - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuidePost Decode Illumination F2h 29h Always Off4-18Illumination Always On(Presentation Mode Only)F2h 59h Illuminati

Standard Default Parameters A - 3USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable5-10USB Ignore Beep Directive Honor5-11USB Ignore Type Directive Honor5-11Emula

Getting Started 1 - 53. Slide the base of the digital scanner into the bracket, oriented so the scan window faces down.Figure 1-4 Inserting the DS9

A - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort Address None Selected 7-4Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable 7-5Ignore Beep Di

Standard Default Parameters A - 5Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)10h Ignore 9-11User-Programmable SupplementalsSupplemental 1: Supple

A - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCode 39 Code 39 00h Enable 9-29Trioptic Code 39 0Dh Disable 9-29Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Co

Standard Default Parameters A - 7Codabar (NW - 7)Codabar 07h Disable 9-48Set Lengths for Codabar 18h, 19h 5 to 55 9-48CLSI Editing 36h Disable 9-50NOT

A - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar Expanded (GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked)F0h 54h Enable 9-64Convert GS1 DataBar

APPENDIX B PROGRAMMING REFERENCESymbol Code IdentifiersTable B-1 Symbol Code CharactersCode Character Code TypeA UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-

B - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideAIM Code IdentifiersEach AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:] = Flag Character (

Programming Reference B - 3The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3 Modifier Characters Code

B - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideD 2 of 5 0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitt

APPENDIX C SAMPLE BAR CODESCode 39UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100%123ABC012345678905

1 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide2. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the counter or desktop.3. To insert the scanner into the Locking

C - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideEAN-13, 100%Code 128Interleaved 2 of 53 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 012345678901231

Sample Bar Codes C - 3GS1 DataBar-147612341562341NOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar on page 9-61).

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APPENDIX D NUMERIC BAR CODESNumeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).01234

D - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideCancelTo correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Numeric Bar Codes (continued)56789Can

APPENDIX E ASCII CHARACTER SETSTable E-1 ASCII Value TableASCII ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode CharKeystroke1000 %U CTRL 21001 $A CTRL A1002 $B CT

E - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1016 $P CTRL P1017 $Q CTRL Q1018 $R CTRL R1019 $S CTRL S1020 $T CTRL T1021 $U CTRL U1022 $V CTRL V1023 $W CTRL

ASCII Character Sets E - 31045 - -1046 . .1047 /o /1048 0 01049 1 11050 2 21051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1

E - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081 Q Q1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T1085 U U1086 V V1087 W

ASCII Character Sets E - 51103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T

Getting Started 1 - 7AccessoriesRequired AccessoriesThe digital scanner ships with the DS9208 Quick Start Guide. Also order an interface cable for the

E - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTable E-2 ALT Key Standard Default TablesALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT

ASCII Character Sets E - 7Table E-3 USB GUI Key Character SetGUI Key Keystroke3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 GUI 33052 GU

E - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable E-3 USB GUI

ASCII Character Sets E - 9Table E-4 PF Key Standard Default TablePF Keys Keystroke4001 PF 14002 PF 24003 PF 34004 PF 44005 PF 54006 PF 64007 PF 740

E - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTable E-5 F key Standard Default TableF Keys Keystroke5001 F 15002 F 25003 F 35004 F 45005 F 55006 F 65007

ASCII Character Sets E - 11Table E-6 Numeric Key Standard Default TableNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 Undefined6045 -6046 .6047 /6048 060

E - 12 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTable E-7 Extended Keypad Standard Default TableExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 Pg Up700

GLOSSARYAAperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view.API. An interface by means of which

Glossary - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideBit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits co

Glossary - 3Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters.Cold Boot. A co

1 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMounting TemplatesUse the following templates to facilitate the proper placement of brackets and screws.Figure

Glossary - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideFFlash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration fil

Glossary - 5I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal me

Glossary - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMMIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of a meter.Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output

Glossary - 7Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code

Glossary - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideSScan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol.Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbol

Glossary - 9Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width.Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones o

Glossary - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guideignored, because there is no time to retransmit. If UDP is used and a reliable delivery is required, pa

INDEXNumerics123Scan2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Aaccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideI 2 of 5 check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44I 2 of 5 convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . .

Index - 3polling interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15, 5-16quick keypad emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17simulated caps lo

CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTUREIntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in capturing bar codes, general instructions a

Index - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIIBM 468X/469Xconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2default parameters

Index - 5Uunpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2UPC/EAN bar codesbookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideBeeper DefinitionsThe digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-

Data Capture 2 - 3Code 39 BufferingHigh/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.High/low/high

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2 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideSelecting Beeper Volume using TriggerThe digital scanner emits a short beep when it successfully reads a bar co

Data Capture 2 - 5ScanningThe DS9208 has an integrated, adjustable stand to easily accommodate both presentation and triggered scanning.Presentation M

2 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTo scan in hand-held presentation mode, pick up the digital scanner. It remains in presentation mode and decode

Data Capture 2 - 7After a programmable time period (see Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout on page 4-16), the aiming dot turns off and the digital scanner

2 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideDecode RangesIntegrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Deactivation Antenna for Checkpoint EAS Systems T

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSIntroductionThis chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technica

3 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTroubleshootingTable 3-1 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible SolutionsThe aiming dot does not ap

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3Digital scanner decodes bar code, but does not transmit the data to the host.Digital scanner is not pr

3 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideReport Software Version Bar CodeWhen contacting Motorola Solutions support, a support representative may ask yo

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Technical SpecificationsItem DescriptionPhysical Characteristics

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3 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideAmbient Light Immunity Immune to natural and artificial ambient light (i.e., sunlight, incandescent, fluorescen

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions Figure 3-1 Digital Scanner Cable PinoutsThe signal descriptions

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CHAPTER 4 USER PREFERENCES & MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONSIntroductionYou can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate differ

4 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideScanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set th

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 3Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only) F0h, 2Ah Enable4-18Post Decode Illumination F2h 29h Alwa

4 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUser PreferencesSet Default ParameterYou can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaul

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 5Parameter Bar Code ScanningParameter # EChTo disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including

4 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideBeeper ToneParameter # 91hTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes.Off(03h

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 7Beeper VolumeParameter # 8ChTo select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High V

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4 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideVolume Adjustment Trigger TimeoutParameter # F0h 93hUse this parameter to set the length of time needed to hold

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 9Beeper DurationParameter # F1h 74hTo select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following b

4 - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideLow Power ModeParameter # 80hThis parameter determines whether or not the digital scanner enters low power mod

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 11Time Delay to Low Power ModeParameter # 92hThis parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains

4 - 12 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTime Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)30 Minutes(2Dh)45 Minutes(2Eh)*1 Hour(31h)3 Hours(33h)6 Hours(36h)9 Ho

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 13Trigger ModeParameter # 8AhSelect one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner:•Stand

4 - 14 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTrigger Aiming PatternParameter # F0h, 32hSelect Enable Trigger Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern d

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 15Presentation Aiming PatternParameter # F1h, 4EhSelect Enable Presentation Aiming Pattern to project

4 - 16 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMomentary Trigger Mode TimeoutParameter # EDhIn momentary trigger mode, the aiming dot appears upon pressing t

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 17Motion Detect RangeParameter # F2h 3BhThis parameter controls the distance, or range, at which the

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4 - 18 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideDecoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only)Parameter # F0h, 2AhWhen in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decodi

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 19Illumination Always On (Presentation Mode Only)Parameter # F2h 59h Select Illumination Always On to

4 - 20 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuidePresentation Mode Field of ViewParameter # F1h 61hIn presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searche

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 21Picklist ModeParameter # F0h 92hPicklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only the bar co

4 - 22 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideContinuous Bar Code ReadParameter # F1h 89hEnable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed.U

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 23Decode Session TimeoutParameter # 88hThis parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continu

4 - 24 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTimeout Between Decodes, Different SymbolsParameter # 90hUse this option in presentation mode and Continuous B

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 25Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only)Parameter # F2h 5AhLess Motion Tolerance provides op

4 - 26 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideMiscellaneous Scanner ParametersTransmit Code ID CharacterParameter # 2DhA Code ID character identifies the co

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 27Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64hDecimal Value Parameter #

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4 - 28 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideScan Data Transmission FormatParameter # EBhTo set the scan data format, scan one of the following bar codes.T

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 29FN1 Substitution ValuesKey Category Parameter # 67hDecimal Value Parameter # 6DhThe wedge and USB H

4 - 30 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTransmit “No Read” MessageParameter # 5EhScan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read

CHAPTER 5 USB INTERFACEIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to

5 - 2 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConnecting a USB InterfaceFigure 5-1 USB ConnectionThe digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts inclu

USB Interface 5 - 34. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To instal

5 - 4 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUSB Host Parameters USB Device TypeSelect the desired USB device type.NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the

USB Interface 5 - 5USB Device Type (continued)Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status HandshakingAfter selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, se

5 - 6 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUSB Country Keyboard Types - Country CodesScan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting ap

USB Interface 5 - 7USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued)French Belgian WindowsSpanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English

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5 - 8 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUSB Keystroke DelayThis parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code

USB Interface 5 - 9Simulated Caps LockEnable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on th

5 - 10 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUSB Ignore Unknown CharactersThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unk

USB Interface 5 - 11USB Ignore Beep DirectiveThis applies only to IBM hand-held, IBM tabletop, and OPOS devices. Scan one of the following bar codes t

5 - 12 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideEmulate KeypadEnable this to send all characters as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII

USB Interface 5 - 13USB Keyboard FN 1 SubstitutionThis option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to replace any FN 1 c

5 - 14 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideConvert CaseEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.USB Static CDCWhen disabled, each de

USB Interface 5 - 15USB Transmission Speed ParametersUse the following parameters to speed USB data transmission:•USB Polling Interval - When using mo

5 - 16 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideUSB Polling Interval (continued)3 msec4 msec5 msec6 msec7 msec*8 msec9 msec

USB Interface 5 - 17Fast HID KeyboardThis option transmits USB HID keyboard data at a faster rate.Quick Keypad EmulationThis option applies only to th

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5 - 18 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideIBM Specification VersionThe IBM USB interface specification version selected defines how code types are repor

USB Interface 5 - 19ASCII Character Set for USBTable 5-2 USB Prefix/Suffix ValuesPrefix/ Suffix ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acterKeystroke1

5 - 20 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [/ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E CTRL -1032 Space Space1033 /

USB Interface 5 - 211055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @1065 A A1066 B B1067 C C1068 D D1069

5 - 22 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide1084 T T1085 U U1086 V V1087 W W1088 X X1089 Y Y1090 Z Z1091 %K [1092 %L \1093 %M ]1094 %N ^1095 %O _1096 %W `

USB Interface 5 - 231113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121 +Y y1122 +Z z1123 %P {1124 %Q |1125 %R }1126 %S ~Tabl

5 - 24 DS9208-1D Product Reference GuideTable 5-3 USB ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D2069

USB Interface 5 - 25Table 5-4 USB GUI Key Character SetGUI Key Keystroke3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 GUI 33052 GUI 4305

5 - 26 DS9208-1D Product Reference Guide3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable 5-4 USB GUI

USB Interface 5 - 27Table 5-5 USB F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F75008 F85009 F95010 F105011 F1