Numeric Keypad. Rule Belongs To Set. Actions. Send Data. Setup Fields. Send Preset Value. Modify Data. Pad Data with Spaces. Pad Data with Zeros. Beeps. Control Characters. Keyboard Characters. Send ALT Characters. Send Command Characters. Send Special Characters. Send Keypad Characters. Send Function Key. Turn On/Off Rule Set. Alphanumeric Keyboard.
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Appendix A. Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers. A-1 AIM Code Identifiers. A-2 Prefix / Suffix Values. A-5 ASCII Character Set. A-8 Keyboard Maps. A-14

Glossary Index Feedback

Introduction
The LS1900 Series Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, programming, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the LS1900 Series scanners.

Chapter Descriptions

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and information about connecting your scanner to a host. Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes, and decode zones. Chapter 3, Maintenance and Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for your scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Chapter 4, Programming the Scanner provides all the bar codes necessary to program your scanner. Chapter 5, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting to the host. Appendix A, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document: Bullets () indicate: action items lists of alternatives lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Related Publications

The LS1900 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-51366-xx, provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes basic set-up and operation instructions. For the latest versions of the LS1900 Series Quick Reference Guide and Product Reference Guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. See page xi for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand. Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is reading bar codes, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant. If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
Note: Symbol Technologies 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 the original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in:
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LS1900 Series Warranty

Symbol Technologies, Inc (Symbol) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of five (5) years from date of shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of customer and is not covered under this warranty. Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Nonserialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

Disable

Disable 12

4-97 4-98

Disable 5 to 55 Disable Disable

4-100 4-102 4-103 4-104

Disable 1 to 55 One Disable Mod 10/Mod 10
4-105 4-107 4-108 4-109 4-110

4-111 4-112 4-112

Parameter Default Page Number 4-113 4-114 4-115 4-116 4-116 4-117
Transmit Code ID Character Intercharacter Delay Pause Duration Prefix Value Suffix Value Scan Data Options
None 0 Sec 0 Sec 7013 <CR><LF> 7013 <CR><LF> Data as is

Parameter Descriptions

Set Default Parameter
Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 4-1 on page 4-3.

Set All Defaults

Trigger Mode
This parameter is for triggered models only. Scan the Triggerless Mode bar code to turn off trigger functionality and place the scanner in constant on mode. Scan the Trigger Mode bar code to activate the trigger and turn off constant on mode.

*Trigger Mode

Triggerless Mode

Beeper Tone

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY bar code.

Low Frequency

Medium Frequency

*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

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 beginning on 4-119 that correspond to the desired time on. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an On Time of.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.

Power Mode

This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in low power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt. Use low power mode when drawing power from a battery powered device, such as a portable terminal.

Continuous On

*Low Power

Beep After Good Decode

Parameter Transmit Code ID Data Transmission Format Suffix Baud Rate Parity Hardware Handshaking Software Handshaking Serial Response Time-out Stop Bit Select ASCII Format Beep On <BEL> RTS Line State Standard (Default) No Data as is CR/LF (7013) 9600 None None None 2 Sec. One 8-Bit Disable Low Yes Data/Suffix CR (1013) 9600 Even RTS/CTS Option 3 None 9.9 Sec. One 8-Bit Disable High ICL FUJITSU Yes Data/Suffix CR (1013) 9600 None None None 2 Sec. One 8-Bit Disable Low Yes Data/Suffix CR (1013) 9600 Odd RTS/CTS Option 3 None 9.9 Sec. One 8-Bit Disable Low NIXDORF Mode A Yes Data/Suffix CR (1013) 9600 Odd RTS/CTS Option 3 None 9.9 Sec. One 8-Bit Disable Low = No data to send NIXDORF Mode B
RS-232C Host Parameters (continued)
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Nixdorf Mode A, or Nixdorf Mode B terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters as listed in Table 4-3 below. 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 4-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
ICL UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 Code 39 Codabar Code 128 I 2 of 5 Code 93 D 2 of 5 UCC/EAN 128 MSI/Plessey Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 11 RSS 14 RSS Limited RSS Expanded A E FF F C <len> N <len> L <len> I <len> None H <len> L <len> None F None None None None None A E FF F None None None None None None None None F None None None None None FUJITSU A0 C0 B A M N K I L H P O A None None None None None NIXDORF Mode A A0 C0 B A M N K I L H P O A None None None None None NIXDORF Mode B

RS-232C Host Interfaces

To select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.

*Standard RS-232C

ICL RS-232C

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode A

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode B
RS-232C Host Interfaces (continued)

Fujitsu RS-232C

Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

Baud Rate 4800

Baud Rate (continued)

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

Parity

A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure than an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

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

Set Lengths for Code 39

Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options. One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, if you select Code 39 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page 4-119. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.
Code 39 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page 4-119. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.
Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths
Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode 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). Numeric bar codes begin on page 4-119. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.
Code 39 - Length Within Range
Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters.

Code 39 - Any Length

Code 39 Check Digit Verification
When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.

Enable NOTIS Editing

*Disable NOTIS Editing
Enable/Disable MSI Plessey
To enable or disable MSI Plessey, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable MSI Plessey

*Disable MSI Plessey
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey
Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, if you select MSI Plessey One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 4-119. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.
MSI Plessey - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, if you select MSI Plessey Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 4-119. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.
MSI Plessey - Two Discrete Lengths
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey (continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 4-119. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-121.
MSI Plessey - Length Within Range
Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing any number of characters. Note: Selecting this option may increase the chance for misdecoding MSI Plessey codes.

Scan Prefix

Scan Suffix

Scan Data Options

To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the SCAN OPTIONS bar code below. Then select one of four options. When you have made your selection, scan the ENTER bar code on the next page. If you make a mistake, scan the DATA FORMAT CANCEL bar code on the next page.

Scan Options

Data As Is
<DATA> <SUFFIX>
Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)
<PREFIX> <DATA>
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>

Data Format Cancel

Numeric Bar Codes
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Numeric Bar Codes (continued)

Cancel

If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below.
Chapter 5 Advanced Data Formatting
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. ADF can be implemented through scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 5-11.
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions
In ADF, data is customized through rules. These rules perform detailed actions when the data meets certain criteria. One rule may consist of single or multiple criteria applied to single or multiple actions. For instance, a data formatting rule could be the following: Criteria: Actions: When scan data is Code 39, length 12, and data at the start position is the string 129, pad all sends with zeros to length 8, send all data up to X, send a space.
If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299<space>. If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met. The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.

Using ADF Bar Codes

When you program a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before you start scanning. To program each data formatting rule: Start the Rule. Scan the BEGIN NEW RULE bar code on page 5-11. Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128), code length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits 129). These options are described in Criteria on page 5-3. Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule specify how to format the data for transmission. These options are described in Actions on page 5-4. Save the Rule. Scan the SAVE RULE bar code on page 5-11. This places the rule in the top position in the rule buffer. If you make errors during this process, some special-purpose bar codes may be useful: Erase Criteria and Start Again, Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, etc.

SEND END KEY

SEND PAGE DOWN KEY

SEND PAUSE KEY

SEND SCROLL LOCK

SEND BACKSPACE KEY

SEND TAB KEY

SEND PRINT SCREEN KEY

SEND INSERT KEY

SEND HOME KEY

SEND ENTER KEY

SEND ESCAPE KEY

SEND UP ARROW KEY

SEND DOWN ARROW

SEND LEFT ARROW KEY

SEND RIGHT ARROW KEY

SEND BACK TAB CHARACTER

Send Function Key

SEND F1 KEY

SEND F2 KEY

SEND F3 KEY

SEND F4 KEY

SEND F5 KEY

SEND F6 KEY

SEND F7 KEY

SEND F8 KEY

SEND F9 KEY

SEND F10 KEY

Send Function Key (Contd)

SEND F11 KEY

SEND F12 KEY

SEND F13 KEY

SEND F14 KEY

SEND F15 KEY

SEND F16 KEY

SEND F17 KEY

SEND F18 KEY

SEND F19 KEY

SEND F20 KEY

SEND F21 KEY

SEND F22 KEY

SEND F23 KEY

SEND F24 KEY

SEND F25 KEY

SEND F26 KEY

SEND F27 KEY

SEND F28 KEY

SEND F29 KEY

SEND F30 KEY

SEND PF1 KEY

SEND PF2 KEY

SEND PF3 KEY

SEND PF4 KEY

SEND PF5 KEY

SEND PF6 KEY

SEND PF7 KEY

SEND PF8 KEY

SEND PF9 KEY

SEND PF10 KEY

SEND PF11 KEY

SEND PF12 KEY

SEND PF13 KEY

SEND PF14 KEY

SEND PF15 KEY

SEND PF16 KEY

SEND PF17 KEY

SEND PF18 KEY

SEND PF19 KEY

SEND PF20 KEY

SEND PF21 KEY

SEND PF22 KEY

SEND PF23 KEY

SEND PF24 KEY

SEND PF25 KEY

SEND PF26 KEY

SEND PF27 KEY

SEND PF28 KEY

SEND PF29 KEY

SEND PF30 KEY

Turn On/Off Rule Set

TURN ON RULE SET 1

TURN ON RULE SET 2

TURN ON RULE SET 3

TURN ON RULE SET 4

TURN OFF RULE SET 1

TURN OFF RULE SET 2

TURN OFF RULE SET 3

TURN OFF RULE SET 4

Alphanumeric Keyboard
Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued)
Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

END OF MESSAGE

Appendix A Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers

Table A-1. Code Characters

Code Character

A B C D E F G J K L M N

Code Type

UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA MSI Plessey UCC/EAN-128 Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 Coupon Code

AIM Code Identifiers

Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: ] c m = Flag Character (ASCII 93) = Code Character (see Table A-2) = Modifier Character (see Table A-3)

Keystroke Up Arrow Dn Arrow Left Arrow Right Arrow Back Tab

Keyboard Maps

The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters and are used only with scanners that support data formatting. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page.

IBM PS2 type keyboard

7014 7008

7009 7013

IBM PC/XT

IBM PC/AT

(1048 if double key)

(7013 if double key)

NCR 7052 32-KEY

1074 1081

(1043 if double key)

NCR 7052 58-KEY

Glossary

Aperture ASCII

The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plusparity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control characters. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S. The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code. After this determination is made, the information content is decoded. The dark element in a printed bar code symbol. The number of characters represented per unit of measurement (e.g., characters per inch). The dimension of a bar measured perpendicular to the bar width. Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar. A measure of the data flow or number of signaling events occurring per second. When one bit is the standard "event," this is a measure of bits per second (bps). For example, a baud rate of 50 means transmission of 50 bits of data per second. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.

Autodiscrimination

Bar Bar Code Density Bar Height Bar Width Baud Rate

Glossary-1

On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the loworder bit. One byte in memory is used to store one ASCII character. Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency responsible for regulating laser product safety. This agency specifies various laser operation classes based on power output during operation. This is the lowest power CDRH laser classification. This class is considered intrinsically safe, even if all laser output were directed into the eye's pupil. There are no special operating procedures for this class. No additional software mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser operation in this class poses no danger for unintentional direct human exposure. A pattern of bars and spaces which either directly represents data or indicates a control function, such as a number, letter, punctuation mark, or communications control contained in a message. Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies. Using check digits decreases the chance of substitution errors when a symbol is decoded. A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: ( - $ : / , +). A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements. A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special characters (-. / + % $ and space). The code name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow. An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a full character ASCII set and a higher coding density than Code 39.

CDRH Class 1

CDRH Class 2

Character

Character Set Check Digit
Codabar Code 128 Code 3 of 9 (Code 39)

Code 93

Glossary-2
Code Length Continuous Code
Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density. An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular reflection may prevent a successful decode. To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned. A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the letters or numbers encoded within a bar code symbol. The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum element width. A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters (intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide. The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded. European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides its own coding format and symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail. Generic term for a bar or space. Total linear dimension occupied by all characters of a code pattern, including start/stop characters and data. A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory programs, and network control. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
Dead Zone Decode Decode Algorithm
Depth of Field Discrete Code Discrete 2 of 5
Element Encoded Area Host Computer

Glossary-3

transmit check digit. 4-109 numeric bar codes. 4-119 power mode. 4-15 RS-232C parameters. 4-21 ASCII format. 4-35 baud rate. 4-25 beep on bel. 4-35 check receive errors. 4-28 hardware handshaking. 4-29 host serial response time-out. 4-33 intercharacter delay. 4-114 parity. 4-27 RTS line state. 4-34 software handshaking. 4-31 stop bit select. 4-34 set defaults. 4-10 transmit no read message. 4-17 trigger mode. 4-11 UPC/EAN. 4-50, 4-65 bookland EAN. 4-52 check digit. 4-55 convert UPC-E to UPC-A. 4-59, 4-60 coupon code. 4-65 EAN zero extend. 4-61 EAN-8/EAN-13. 4-51 security level. 4-63 supp redundancy. 4-54 supplementals. 4-53 UPC-A preamble. 4-56 UPC-E preamble. 4-57 UPC-E/UPC-A. 4-50 wand emulation. 4-46 code 39 full ASCII. 4-49 convert to code 39. 4-49 host interfaces. 4-46 leading margin. 4-47 polarity. 4-48 unknown characters. 4-48
cables installing. 1-3 interface. 1-4

Index-2

removing cables. 1-4 code identifiers AIM code IDs. A-2 Symbol code IDs. A-1 code types ADF. 5-14 connecting power. 1-4 criteria. 5-3
prefix/suffix values. A-5
scanner defaults. 4-3 scanner parts. 2-1 scanning aiming. 2-5 errors. 4-2 hand-held. 2-4 hands-free. 2-8, 2-10 sequence example. 4-2 service information. x setup connecting an RS-232C interface. 1-5 connecting interface cable. 1-4 connecting keyboard wedge interface 1-5 connecting power. 1-4 connecting power supply. 1-4 connecting synapse interface. 1-8 installing the cable. 1-3 unpacking. 1-2 signal descriptions. 3-5 specifications. 3-3 stand assembling. 2-8 mounting. 2-9 standard defaults. 4-3 suffix values. A-5 support center. xi symbol support centers. xi synapse cable connection. 1-8
decode zones. 2-6 LS1900T/LS1902T. 2-7 LS1902C. 2-6 default parameters. 4-3 default table. 4-3
host interfaces keyboard wedge. 4-36 RS-232C. 4-23 wand emulation. 4-46 host types. 4-21
keyboard wedge connection. 1-5 keyboard wedge parameters. 4-36
maintenance. 3-1 mounting the stand. 2-9
notational conventions. x
technical specifications. 3-3
parts. 2-1 pinouts scanner signal descriptions. 3-5 power supply connecting. 1-4 prefix values. A-5

unpacking. 1-2

wand emulation connection. 1-7 wand emulation parameters. 4-46

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BARCODE SCANNER

Programming the LS1902-T & LS2208 for use with StarShip
These instructions are for the Symbol LS1902-T & LS2208 Barcode scanner ONLY! The following instructions will allow the user to scan a bar-coded Invoice\Order number into Starship and automatically press the Enter key. Repetitive keystrokes such as SAVE, DEFER, REPEAT, and NEXT can also be programmed. These repetitive keystrokes can be scanned using the preprinted Barcodes at the end of these instructions. You must tell the scanner what kind of keyboard connection you are using by scanning the appropriate Barcode on the following page. Connect the scanner to the PC and Keyboard while the PC is on (see page 1-6 of the Online Manual for connection instructions). IMPORTANT: The keyboard will be disabled until you scan one of the Barcodes on the next page. The ENTER command must be programmed before any of the other commands are entered. To program a command, scan each barcode in order on that page. If you do not hear a beep or series of beeps, the scanner did not read the barcode. Try scanning the barcode at different angles until you hear the beep(s). If you make a mistake, scan the last barcode on that page and start at the beginning of that page again. To reset the scanner back to Factory Defaults scan this barcode:

ENTER Command

Scan these barcodes FIRST in order 1 through 10. If you make a mistake just scan number 10 and start over at number 1. This command allows you to scan an Invoice/Order number with an Enter command at the end. IMPORTANT: Do not program an Enter command into your Invoice\Order number Barcode.
Scan these barcodes in order 1 through 11. If you make a mistake, scan the last barcode and start again. The SAVE Barcode allows you to scan the SAVE command in without using the keyboard or mouse. The SAVE barcode can be found at the end of these instructions and should be posted in a convenient place
Scan these barcodes in order 1 through 12. If you make a mistake, scan the last barcode and start again. The DEFER Barcode allows you to scan the Defer command without using the keyboard or mouse. The DEFER Barcode can be found on the last page of these instructions.
Scan these barcodes in order 1 through 12. If you make a mistake, scan the last barcode and start again. The NEXT Barcode allows you to enter multiple packages without clicking on the Next button in Starship. The NEXT Barcode can be found on the last page of these instructions.

REPEAT

Scan these barcodes in order 1 through 13. If you make a mistake, scan the last barcode and start over. The REPEAT barcode allows you to repeat the package x amount of times (x being the number of packages) The REPEAT barcode can be found on the last page of these instructions.