Motorola LS1000B Specifications

LS 1004 ScannerProduct Reference Guide

viiiLS 1004 Product Reference GuideService InformationIf you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. Se

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1-1Chapter 1 Introduction and SetupChapter ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1-3Introduction and SetupIntroductionSymbol Technologies Inc., the world leader in hand-held laser scanning now offers 21st century technology, while

1-4LS 1004 Scanner Product Reference GuideInstalling the Cable1. Insert the cable into the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner, as shown below:Fig

1-5Introduction and SetupSwitching CablesDifferent cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable:1. “Unlock” the cable by twist

1-6LS 1004 Scanner Product Reference GuideFigure 1-4. External Power Connection using Synapse CableFor RS-232C Operation External Power via Flying Le

1-7Introduction and SetupFor External Power Operation with 25-pin Host Connector 1. Plug the cable into the scanner.2. Plug the Power Supply into the

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1-8LS 1004 Scanner Product Reference GuideFigure 1-7. RS-232C OperationIBM 468X/9XPlug the SDL modular connector at the end of the selected Synapse “

2-1Chapter 2 ScanningChapter ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-3ScanningIntroductionThis chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes. Included are specific instructions on how to hold the scanne

2-4 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideAimingScan the Entire Symbol!Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol.!The larger the symbol, th

2-5ScanningYou can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work w

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3-1Chapter 3 Maintenance & SpecificationsChapter ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3-3Maintenance and SpecificationsIntroductionThis chapter covers the suggested maintenance of the LS 1004 scanner, as well as the technical specificat

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3-4 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideRecharging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery!Remove the battery from the battery box and place it in the recharging unit (no

3-5Maintenance and SpecificationsWhat If...Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?You Should!Check the system power; is there a ba

3-6 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideLS 1004 Technical SpecificationsLS 1004 Decode Zone Figure 3-1. LS 1004 Decode Zone7.5 mil5.09.020 mil minimum ele

3-7Maintenance and SpecificationsTable 3-2. Technical Specifications Item DescriptionPower Requirements*RS-232C/SynapseLow Power4.75 to 14.5 VDC (max)

3-8 LS 1004 Product Reference Guide*For direct host power connection, make sure the host terminal supplies sufficient power for the specified operatio

3-9Maintenance and Specifications* active low6 N.C. Non-Connected (for RS-232C)7 DTR Data Terminal Ready (for RS-232C)8 TXD* Transmit Data Output (for

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4-1Chapter 4 Programming The LS 1004Chapter ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideCodabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-3Programming the LS 1004IntroductionThis chapter provides information on how to program the LS 1004 scanner. Before programming the scanner, follow

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4-4 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC Only Disable 4-17Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Disable 4-18EAN Zero Extend Disable 4-18Decode UPC/EAN Supplemen

4-5Programming the LS 1004Set D 2 of 5 Lengths 12 (length 1)0 (length 2)4-27CodabarEnable/Disable Codabar Enable 4-29CLSI Editing Disable 4-29NOTIS Ed

4-6 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host Type DefaultsThree RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (See Table 4-2.).

4-7Programming the LS 1004RS-232C Code ID CharactersSelecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of Code ID Charac

4-8 LS 1004 Product Reference Guideenabled. To do this, scan the DECODE UPC ONLY ENABLE bar code. You’ll hear hi/lo/hi/low warble. The warble sound in

4-9Programming the LS 1004Parameter MenusRefer to the Default table in the front of this chapter for the default settings for each parameter type. Set

4-10 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host TypeUse this option to select an RS-232 host type. Note: Synapse hosts are autodetected; no bar codes

4-11Programming the LS 1004Power On Beep Enable/DisableThis option, if selected, causes the beeper to sound at power-up (in continuous power mode only

4-12 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideBeeper ToneThree options are available for beeper tone (frequency); low, middle, and high.Beeper VolumeThree optio

4-13Programming the LS 1004Decode Attempt TimeThis parameter sets the length of time the scanner laser beam remains on while attempting to scan a symb

iiiContentsAbout This GuideNotational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-14 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideDecode Attempt Time (cont’d)Operating ModeThis parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode

4-15Programming the LS 1004Transmit “No Decode” MessageThis feature gives you the option to transmit “NR” when a symbol does not decode. Prefixes and

4-16 LS 1004 Product Reference Guide!Code 93!Codabar!Discrete 2 of 5!Code 128!Code 39 Full ASCIIThe scanner autodiscriminates between all of the above

4-17Programming the LS 1004UPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC/EANTransmit UPC-E/UPC-ASelect this option if decoded UPC-E or UPC-A symbols are transmitted with

4-18 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideConvert UPC-E to UPC-ASelect this option to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decode data to UPC-A format before tra

4-19Programming the LS 1004Decode UPC/EAN SupplementalThis option is used to select whether UPC/EAN is decoded with or without supplemental characters

4-20 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideUPC A and E Preamble(s)Three options are available for the lead-in characters for decoded UPC-A or UPC-E symbols t

4-21Programming the LS 1004UPC/EAN Security LevelThe scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of securit

4-22 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideCode 128Enable/Disable Code 128Send Code 128 Function CharacterIf selected, Code 128 function characters are sent

4-23Programming the LS 1004Code 39Enable/Disable Code 39Code 39 Modulo 43 CheckWhen enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol t

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4-24 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCIICode 93Enable/Disable Code 93Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Code I 2 of 5Fixed

4-25Programming the LS 1004Fixed Lengths for Code 2 of 5 (cont’d)0 123456789Cancel

4-26 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideI 2 of 5 Modulo 10 CheckWhen enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol to ensur

4-27Programming the LS 1004Discrete 2 of 5Enable/Disable D 2 of 5D 2 of 5 Modulo 10 CheckWhen enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Discre

4-28 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideFixed Lengths for Code 2 of 5 (cont’d)0 123456789CANCEL

4-29Programming the LS 1004CodabarEnable/Disable CodabarCLSI EditingUse this parameter to insert a space after the 1st, 5th, and 10th characters of a

4-30 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideData OptionsTransmit Code ID CharacterA code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may

4-31Programming the LS 1004PrefixThe scanner adds one of the following start-of-text characters to transmitted data. !None!Start-of-text (STX)!One use

4-32 LS 1004 Product Reference Guide!CR & LF - Allow you to select where the cursor on a display terminal returns to after it displays each decode

4-33Programming the LS 1004Prefix/Suffix Values0 123456 789Cancel

vContentsData Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30RS

4-34 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideRS-232CBaud RateBaud Rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The unit’s baud rate setting shoul

4-35Programming the LS 1004ParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. If you select ODD parity, the parity bi

4-36 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideData FormatThis parameter sets the transmit data format. The options are:!7 Data Bits (With Parity) (default)!8 Da

4-37Programming the LS 1004Hardware HandshakingHardware handshaking allows you to check the readiness of the receiving device before data is transmitt

4-38 LS 1004 Product Reference Guide!ENQ ONLYThe ENQ option needs the host to request data before it is transmitted to the host. This ensures that dat

4-39Programming the LS 1004Hardware and Software Handshaking SequenceNO REPONSE.AFTER 2 SECONDS, THE UNITBEEPS 4 TIMES TO INDICATEA TRANSMISSION ERROR

4-40 LS 1004 Product Reference GuideCommunications Delays and Time-Outs (Intercharacter Delay)Selecting the intercharacter delay gives the host system

4-41Programming the LS 1004Intercharacter Delay Values (cont’d)0 123456789Cancel

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A-1Appendix AASCII Character SetTable A-1. ASCII Character SetASCIIVal ueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.Keystroke ASCIIVal ueFull ASCII Code 39 Enc

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A-2LS 1004 Product Reference Guide017 $Q CTRL Q 041 /I )018 $R CTRL R 042 /J *019 $S CTRL S 043 /K +020 $T CTRL T 044 /L ,021 $U CTRL U 045 - -022 $V

A-3ASCII Character SetTable A-2. ASCII Character Set 068 D D 093 %M ]069 E E 094 %N ^070 F F 095 %O _071 G G 096 %W ‘072 H H 097 +A aASCIIVal ueFull A

A-4LS 1004 Product Reference Guide268 ALT D 279 ALT O 290 ALT Z269 ALT E 280 ALT P 291 ALT [270 ALT F 281 ALT Q 292 ALT \271 ALT G 282 ALT R 293 ALT ]

A-5ASCII Character SetPF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke401 PF 1 409 PF 9 417 PF 17402 PF 2 410 PF 10 418 PF 18403 PF 3 411 PF 11 4

A-6LS 1004 Product Reference GuideNote: Table A-1 applies to the LS 1004-I000. Tables A-1 and A-2 apply to the LS 1004-I100 only.NumericKeypadKeystrok

Glossary-1GlossaryASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and

Glossary-2LS 1004 Product Reference GuideCODE 128 - A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without ad

Glossary-3GlossaryIEC - International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operat

Glossary-4LS 1004 Product Reference GuideREDUNDANCY - A decoding method which requires a bar code be recognized redundantly on a number of sweeps of t

Glossary-5GlossaryUPC - Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of wh

viiAbout This GuideThe LS 1004 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, programming, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenan

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Index-1IndexAAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Required

Index-2LS 1004 Product Reference GuideDo Not Transmit “NO DECODE” Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Durability . . . . . . . . . . .

Index-3IndexMMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Maximum Element Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Minimum Element Wid

Index-4LS 1004 Product Reference GuidePrefix None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Prefix STX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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