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DS9208 Digital ScannerProduct Reference Guide

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5 - 14 DS9208 Product Reference GuideImage RotationParameter # F1h 99hThis parameter controls the rotation of the image by 0, 90,180, or 270 degrees.*

Imaging Preferences 5 - 15Bits Per PixelParameter # F0h, 2FhSelect the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Sele

5 - 16 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSignature CaptureParameter # 5DhA signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineates a si

Imaging Preferences 5 - 17Signature Capture File Format SelectorParameter # F0h, 39hSelect a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TI

5 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSignature Capture Bits Per PixelParameter # F0h, 3AhSelect the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use

Imaging Preferences 5 - 19Signature Capture WidthParameter # F4h, F0h, 6EhThe aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height

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Chapter 6 USB InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to

6 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConnecting a USB InterfaceFigure 6-1 USB ConnectionThe digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts includin

USB Interface 6 - 34. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To instal

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6 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUSB Host Parameters USB Device TypeSelect the desired USB device type.NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the dig

USB Interface 6 - 5USB Device Type (continued)Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status HandshakingAfter selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, se

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

USB Interface 6 - 7USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued)French Belgian WindowsSpanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English

6 - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUSB Keystroke DelayThis parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code be

USB Interface 6 - 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

6 - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUSB Ignore Unknown CharactersThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknow

USB Interface 6 - 11USB Ignore Beep DirectiveThis applies only to IBM hand-held, IBM tabletop, and OPOS devices. Scan one of the following bar codes t

6 - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideEmulate KeypadEnable this to send all characters as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A

USB Interface 6 - 13USB Keyboard FN 1 SubstitutionThis option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to replace any FN 1 c

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6 - 14 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConvert CaseEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.USB Static CDCWhen disabled, each devic

USB Interface 6 - 15USB Polling IntervalThis option speeds up the USB HID Keyboard Emulation Device. Scan a bar code below to set the polling interval

6 - 16 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUSB Polling Interval (continued)5 msec6 msec7 msec*8 msec9 msec

USB Interface 6 - 17Quick Keypad EmulationThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation Device when Emulate Keypad is enabled. This parameter

6 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference GuideASCII Character Set for USBTable 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix ValuesPrefix/ Suffix ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode Cha

USB Interface 6 - 191025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [/ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E CTRL -1032 Space Space1033 /A !103

6 - 20 DS9208 Product Reference Guide1053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @1065

USB Interface 6 - 211081 Q Q1082 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 ^1095 %O _1096

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USB Interface 6 - 23Table 6-3 USB ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D2069 ALT E2070 ALT F2071

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6 - 24 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTable 6-4 USB GUI Key Character SetGUI Key Keystroke3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 G

USB Interface 6 - 253081 GUI Q3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable 6-4 USB GUI Key Chara

6 - 26 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTable 6-5 USB F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F75008 F85009

USB Interface 6 - 27Table 6-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 undefined6045 -6046 .6047 /6048 06049 16050

6 - 28 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTable 6-7 USB Extended Keypad Character SetExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 PgUp7004 End7005

Chapter 7 RS-232 InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. Use the RS-232 interface to connec

7 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConnecting an RS-232 InterfaceConnect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.Figure 7-1 RS-232 Direc

RS-232 Interface 7 - 3RS-232 Parameter DefaultsTable 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

7 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host ParametersVarious RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fuji

RS-232 Interface 7 - 5RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omr

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7 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. 1Scanning Standard RS-23

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

7 - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideBaud RateBaud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate

RS-232 Interface 7 - 9ParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host dev

7 - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideStop BitsThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11Check Receive ErrorsSelect whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of

7 - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideHardware Handshaking (continued)•None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking.•Standard RTS/CTS: Scan

RS-232 Interface 7 - 13Software HandshakingThis parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered

7 - 14 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSoftware Handshaking (continued)*NoneACK/NAKENQACK/NAK with ENQXON/XOFF

RS-232 Interface 7 - 15Host Serial Response Time-outThis parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determi

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7 - 16 DS9208 Product Reference GuideRTS Line StateThis parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low

RS-232 Interface 7 - 17Intercharacter DelayThis parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.*Minimum: 0 msec

7 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference GuideNixdorf Beep/LED OptionsIf you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns o

RS-232 Interface 7 - 19ASCII Character Set for RS-232You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmiss

7 - 20 DS9208 Product Reference Guide1027%A ESC1028%B FS1029%C GS1030%D RS1031%E US1032Space Space1033/A !1034/B "1035/C #1036/D $1037/E %1038/F

RS-232 Interface 7 - 211057991058/Z :1059%F ;1060%G <1061%H =1062%I >1063%J ?1064%V @1065AA1066BB1067CC1068DD1069EE1070FF1071GG1072HH1073II1074J

7 - 22 DS9208 Product Reference Guide1087WW1088XX1089YY1090ZZ1091%K [1092%L \1093%M ]1094%N ^1095%O _1096%W `1097+A a1098+B b1099+C c1100+D d1101+E e1

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Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.Throughout the prog

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8 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConnecting to an IBM 468X/469X HostConnect the digital scanner directly to the host interface.Figure 8-1 IBM Di

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 3IBM Parameter DefaultsTable 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate

8 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideIBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort AddressThis parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of the

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 5Convert Unknown to Code 39Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Co

8 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideIgnore Configuration DirectiveScan one of the following bar codes to honor or ignore a code type enable/disable di

Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this inte

9 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConnecting a Keyboard Wedge InterfaceFigure 9-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cableTo connect the Keyboard W

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 3Keyboard Wedge Parameter DefaultsTable 9-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option,

9 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Host ParametersKeyboard Wedge Host TypesSelect the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar c

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 5Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country CodesScan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type

About This GuideIntroductionThe DS9208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooti

9 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued)Spanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English Wi

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 7Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unkno

9 - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideIntra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release.

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

9 - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConvert Wedge DataEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.Function Key MappingASCII values

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 11FN1 SubstitutionEnable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see FN1 Sub

9 - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard MapsRefer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/s

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 13ASCII Character Set for Keyboard WedgeNOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) prece

9 - 14 DS9208 Product Reference Guide1024 $X CTRL X1025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [ /ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E CT

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 151052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @10

xvi DS9208 Product Reference GuideChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:•Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overv

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Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 171108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x11

9 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference Guide2072 ALT H2073 ALT I2074 ALT J2075 ALT K2076 ALT L2077 ALT M2078 ALT N2079 ALT O2080 ALT P2081 ALT Q2082 ALT R208

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 193056 GUI 83057 GUI 93065 GUI A3066 GUI B3067 GUI C3068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 GUI G3072 GUI H3073 GUI I3074 GUI

9 - 20 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTable 9-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F75

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 216046 .6047 /6048 06049 16050 26051 36052 46053 56054 66055 76056 86057 96058 Enter6059 Num LockTable 9-7 Keyboard We

9 - 22 DS9208 Product Reference Guide7015 Up Arrow7016 Dn Arrow7017 Left Arrow7018 Right ArrowTable 9-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Se

Chapter 10 SymbologiesIntroductionThis chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before pr

10 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideErrors While ScanningUnless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the

Symbologies 10 - 3UPC-E1 Preamble 24h System Character 10-20Convert UPC-E to A 25h Disable 10-21Convert UPC-E1 to A 26h Disable 10-21EAN-8/JAN-8 Exten

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

10 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCode 11Code 11 0Ah Disable 10-39Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh Length Within Range: 4 to 5510-39Code 11 Check D

Symbologies 10 - 5Matrix 2 of 5Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable 10-56Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6BhF1h 6ChLength; Length = 1410-57Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digi

10 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCompositeComposite CC-C F0h 55h Disable 10-72Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable 10-72Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h Disab

Symbologies 10 - 7Disable All Code TypesTo disable all symbologies, scan the bar code below. This is useful when enabling only a few code types.Disabl

10 - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-AParameter # 01hTo enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable

Symbologies 10 - 9Enable/Disable UPC-E1Parameter # 0ChUPC-E1 is disabled by default.To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.E

10 - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13Parameter # 03hTo enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code bel

Symbologies 10 - 11Bookland ISBN FormatParameter # F1h 40hIf Bookland EAN is enabled, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: •Bookland

10 - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsParameter # 10hSupplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format

Symbologies 10 - 13Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals(01h)*Ignore Supplementals(00h)Autodiscrimina

xviii DS9208 Product Reference GuideService InformationIf you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Solutions support for your region.

10 - 14 DS9208 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode(06h)Enable 491 Supplemental

Symbologies 10 - 15User-Programmable SupplementalsSupplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43hSupplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44hIf you selected a Supplemental

10 - 16 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID FormatParameter # F1h A0hSelect an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar

Symbologies 10 - 17Transmit UPC-A Check DigitParameter # 28hThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the da

10 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTransmit UPC-E1 Check DigitParameter # 2AhThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the

Symbologies 10 - 19UPC-E PreambleParameter # 23hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There a

10 - 20 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUPC-E1 PreambleParameter # 24hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and Syste

Symbologies 10 - 21Convert UPC-E to UPC-AParameter # 25hEnable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmissio

10 - 22 DS9208 Product Reference GuideEAN-8/JAN-8 ExtendParameter # 27hEnable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to mak

Symbologies 10 - 23Coupon ReportParameter # F1h DAhTraditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128.

Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThe DS9208 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced feature set in a compact de

10 - 24 DS9208 Product Reference GuideISSN EANParameter # F1h 69hTo enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable ISSN EAN (

Symbologies 10 - 25Code 128Enable/Disable Code 128Parameter # 08hTo enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for C

10 - 26 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 128 (continued)Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)Parameter # 0EhTo enable or dis

Symbologies 10 - 27Enable/Disable ISBT 128Parameter # 54hISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to e

10 - 28 DS9208 Product Reference GuideISBT ConcatenationParameter # F1h 41hSelect an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types:•If you select

Symbologies 10 - 29Check ISBT TableParameter # F1h 42hThe ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are comm

10 - 30 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCode 39Enable/Disable Code 39Parameter # 00hTo enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.En

Symbologies 10 - 31Convert Code 39 to Code 32Parameter # 56hCode 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appr

10 - 32 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 39Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13hThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.

Symbologies 10 - 33Code 39 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 30hEnable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the

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

10 - 34 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCode 39 Full ASCII ConversionParameter # 11hCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to

Symbologies 10 - 35Code 39 Buffering - Scan & StoreParameter # 71hThis feature allows the digital scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39

10 - 36 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTransmit BufferThere are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below,

Symbologies 10 - 37Code 93Enable/Disable Code 93Parameter # 09hTo enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for Code

10 - 38 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Code 93 - One Discrete LengthCode 93 - Two Discrete Lengths*Code 93 - Length

Symbologies 10 - 39Code 11Code 11Parameter # 0AhTo enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for Code 11Parameter #

10 - 40 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Code 11 - One Discrete LengthCode 11 - Two Discrete Lengths*Code 11 - Length

Symbologies 10 - 41Code 11 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 34hThis feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbol

10 - 42 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTransmit Code 11 Check DigitsParameter # 2FhThis feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check di

Symbologies 10 - 43Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17hThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., hum

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

10 - 44 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)*I 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthI 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsI 2

Symbologies 10 - 45I 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 31hEnable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the da

10 - 46 DS9208 Product Reference GuideConvert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13Parameter # 52hEnable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13,

Symbologies 10 - 47Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15hThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human

10 - 48 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)*D 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthD 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsD 2 of

Symbologies 10 - 49Codabar (NW - 7)Enable/Disable CodabarParameter # 07hTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths

10 - 50 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Codabar (continued)Codabar - One Discrete LengthCodabar - Two Discrete Lengths*Codabar - Length

Symbologies 10 - 51CLSI EditingParameter # 36hEnable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth,

10 - 52 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMSIEnable/Disable MSIParameter # 0BhTo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths f

Symbologies 10 - 53Set Lengths for MSI (continued)NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a po

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

10 - 54 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMSI Check DigitsParameter # 32hWith MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader.

Symbologies 10 - 55MSI Check Digit AlgorithmParameter # 33hTwo algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the

10 - 56 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5Parameter # F1h 6AhTo enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appropr

Symbologies 10 - 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., h

10 - 58 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5 Check DigitParameter # F1h 6EhThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify t

Symbologies 10 - 59Korean 3 of 5Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5Parameter # F1h 45hTo enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below

10 - 60 DS9208 Product Reference GuideInverse 1DParameter # F1h 4AhThis parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the

Symbologies 10 - 61Postal CodesUS PostnetParameter # 59hTo enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. US PlanetParameter # 5Ah

10 - 62 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTransmit US Postal Check DigitParameter # 5FhSelect whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US P

Symbologies 10 - 63Transmit UK Postal Check DigitParameter # 60hSelect whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit.Japan Postal

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

10 - 64 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAustralia PostParameter # F0h, 23hTo enable or disable Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enabl

Symbologies 10 - 65Australia Post FormatParameter # F1h, CEhTo select one of the following formats for Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code b

10 - 66 DS9208 Product Reference GuideNetherlands KIX Code Parameter # F0h, 46hTo enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar cod

Symbologies 10 - 67UPU FICS PostalParameter # F1h 63hTo enable or disable UPU FICS Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPU FICS Postal

10 - 68 DS9208 Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBarGS1 DataBar types are:•GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional•GS1 DataBar Truncated•GS1 DataBar Stacked•GS1 Data

Symbologies 10 - 69GS1 DataBar LimitedParameter # F0h 53hEnable GS1 DataBar Limited(01h)*Disable GS1 DataBar Limited(00h)

10 - 70 DS9208 Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar Limited Security LevelParameter # F1h D8hThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security f

Symbologies 10 - 71GS1 DataBar ExpandedParameter # F0h 54hScan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the following code types:•GS1 DataB

10 - 72 DS9208 Product Reference GuideComposite Composite CC-CParameter # F0h 55hScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of typ

Symbologies 10 - 73Composite TLC-39Parameter # F0h 73hScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. UPC Composite Mod

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

10 - 74 DS9208 Product Reference GuideComposite Beep ModeParameter # F0h, 8EhTo select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded

Symbologies 10 - 752D SymbologiesEnable/Disable PDF417Parameter # 0FhTo enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable

10 - 76 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCode 128 EmulationParameter # 7BhEnable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code

Symbologies 10 - 77Data MatrixParameter # F0h, 24hTo enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below.Data Matrix InverseParameter #

10 - 78 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMaxicodeParameter # F0h, 26hTo enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below.QR CodeParameter

Symbologies 10 - 79QR InverseParameter # F1h 4BhThis parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the digital scanner de

10 - 80 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAztecParameter # F1h 3EhTo enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below.Aztec InverseParameter #

Symbologies 10 - 81Redundancy LevelParameter # 4EhThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for dec

10 - 82 DS9208 Product Reference GuideRedundancy Level 4The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded:Table 10-5

Symbologies 10 - 83Security LevelParameter # 4DhThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include UPC/EAN a

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

10 - 84 DS9208 Product Reference GuideIntercharacter Gap SizeParameter # F0h, 7DhThe Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that i

Symbologies 10 - 85Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The scanner can decode symb

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Chapter 11 123Scan2Introduction123Scan² is an easy to use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid customized setup of Symbol scanners by Motorola.1

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Chapter 12 Advanced Data FormattingIntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. U

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Chapter 13 Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL)IntroductionThe DS9208-DL digital scanner is capable of parsing out information from standard US driver&

13 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideDriver’s License ParsingTo enable driver's license parsing on the digital scanner, scan the Embedded Driver&

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 3Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing)To begin programming a parsing

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13 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideDriver’s License Parse Field Bar CodesBegin New Driver’s License Parse RuleSave Driver’s License Parse RuleQuit E

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 5Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)The parse fields currently supported begin below. Not all

13 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideDriver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Issue DateID Number (Formatted)

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 7AAMVA Parse Field Bar CodesAAMVA Issuer IDFull NameLast NameFirst NameMiddle Name / InitialName SuffixName P

13 - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Mailing Address Line 1Mailing Address Line 2Mailing Address CityMailing Ad

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 9AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Home Address CityHome Address StateHome Address Postal CodeLicense ID

13 - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Height (Feet and/or Inches)Height (Centimeters)Weight (Pounds)Weight (Kil

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 11AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Birth DateGenderLicense Issue DateSocial Security NumberPermit Class

13 - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Permit Issue DatePermit RestrictionsPermit EndorsementsAKA Social Securit

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 13AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)AKA Middle Name / InitialAKA Name SuffixAKA Name PrefixAKA Birth Dat

Chapter 2 Data CaptureIntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in capturing bar codes, general instructions a

13 - 14 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Organ DonorNonresidentCustomer IDWeight RangeDocument DiscriminatorCountr

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 15AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Place of BirthAudit InformationInventory ControlRace / EthnicityStd

13 - 16 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)Class DescriptionEndorsement DescriptionRestrictions DescriptionHeight in

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 17Parsing Rule ExampleScan the following bar codes in sequence to program the digital scanner to extract and

13 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference GuideParsing Rule Example (continued)7Last Name8Send Enter Key9Mailing Address Line 110Send Space11Mailing Address Li

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 19Parsing Rule Example (continued)13Mailing Address City14Send Space15Mailing Address State16Send Space17Mail

13 - 20 DS9208 Product Reference GuideParsing Rule Example (continued)18Send Enter Key19Birth Date20Send Enter Key21Save Driver’s Licence Parse Rule

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 21Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF ExampleThis example creates a parsing rule for parsed data confi

13 - 22 DS9208 Product Reference GuideThen, in order to limit the full name to 15 characters, create the following ADF rule:For a license belonging to

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 23Field Update ProcedureScan the following bar codes in order to perform a field update.This update COMPLETEL

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

13 - 24 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUser PreferencesSet Default ParameterScan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 25Control Characters (continued)Send Control CSend Control DSend Control ESend Control FSend Control GSend Co

13 - 26 DS9208 Product Reference GuideControl Characters (continued)Send Control JSend Control KSend Control LSend Control MSend Control NSend Control

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 27Control Characters (continued)Send Control QSend Control RSend Control SSend Control TSend Control USend Co

13 - 28 DS9208 Product Reference GuideControl Characters (continued)Send Control XSend Control YSend Control ZSend Control [Send Control \Send Control

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 29Keyboard CharactersScan a Send bar code for the keyboard characters to send.Control Characters (continued)S

13 - 30 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send $Send %Send &Send ‘Send (Send )Send *

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 31Keyboard Characters (continued)Send +Send ,Send -Send .Send /Send 0Send 1

13 - 32 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send 2Send 3Send 4Send 5Send 6Send 7Send 8

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 33Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 9Send :Send ;Send <Send =Send >Send ?

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

13 - 34 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send @Send ASend BSend CSend DSend ESend F

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 35Keyboard Characters (continued)Send GSend HSend ISend JSend KSend LSend M

13 - 36 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send NSend OSend PSend QSend RSend SSend T

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 37Keyboard Characters (continued)Send USend VSend WSend XSend YSend ZSend [

13 - 38 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send \Send ]Send ^Send _Send `Send aSend b

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 39Keyboard Characters (continued)Send cSend dSend eSend fSend gSend hSend i

13 - 40 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send jSend kSend lSend mSend nSend oSend p

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 41Keyboard Characters (continued)Send qSend rSend sSend tSend uSend vSend w

13 - 42 DS9208 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send xSend ySend zSend {Send |Send }Send ~

Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) 13 - 43Keyboard Characters (continued)Send Tab KeySend Enter Key

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

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Appendix A Standard Default ParametersTable A-1 Standard Default Parameters TableParameterParameter NumberDefaultPage NumberUser PreferencesSet De

A - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuidePicklist Mode F0h 92h Enabled in Trigger Mode4-19Continuous Bar Code Read F1h 89h Disable 4-20Unique Bar Code Repo

Standard Default Parameters A - 3Imaging PreferencesOperational Modes N/A N/A5-4Image Capture Illumination F0h 69h Enable5-5Snapshot Mode Timeout F0h

A - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUSB Host ParametersUSB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation 6-4Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status HandshakingEnable6-5

Standard Default Parameters A - 5Software Handshaking None 7-13Host Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec 7-15RTS Line State Low RTS 7-16Beep on <BEL>

A - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSymbology ParametersDisable All Code Types10-7UPC/EANUPC-A 01h Enable 10-8UPC-E 02h Enable 10-8UPC-E1 0Ch Disable

Standard Default Parameters A - 7Code 128Code 128 08h Enable 10-25Set Length(s) for Code 128 D1h, D2h Any Length10-25GS1-128 0Eh Enable 10-26ISBT 128

A - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideInterleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) 06h Disable 10-42Set Lengths for I 2 of 5 16h, 17h 14 10-43I 2 of

Standard Default Parameters A - 9Korean 3 of 5Korean 3 of 5 F1h 45h Disable10-59Inverse 1D F1h 4Ah Regular 10-60Postal CodesUS Postnet 59h Disable 10-

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

A - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideComposite Beep Mode F0h 8Eh Beep As Each Code Type is Decoded 10-74GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite C

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 Product Reference GuideV Korean 3 of 5XISSN EAN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417z Aztec, Aztec RuneP00 Data MatrixP01QR Code, MicroQRP

Programming Reference B - 3AIM Code IdentifiersEach AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:] = Flag Character (ASCII 93)c =

B - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideThe modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3 Modifier Charac

Programming Reference B - 5D 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 ]S0412

B - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideEAN.UCC Composites (GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, 2D portion of UPC composite)Native mode transmission.Note: UPC portion o

Programming Reference B - 7Data Matrix 0 ECC 000-140, not supported.1 ECC 200.2 ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position.3 ECC 200, FNC1 in second or

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Appendix C Sample Bar CodesCode 39UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100%123ABC012345678905

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

C - 2 DS9208 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-147612341562341PDF417Data MatrixNOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar on page

C - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMaxicodeQR CodeUS PostnetUK Postal

Appendix D Numeric Bar CodesNumeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).01234

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

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 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 W10

ASCII Character Sets E - 31044 /L ,1045 - -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 :1

E - 4 DS9208 Product Reference Guide1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081 Q Q1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T1085 U U10

ASCII Character Sets E - 51100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q

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

E - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTable E-2 ALT Key Standard Default TablesALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D20

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 Product Reference Guide3081 GUI Q3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable E-3 U

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 Product Reference GuideTable E-5 F key Standard Default TableF Keys Keystroke5001 F 15002 F 25003 F 35004 F 45005 F 55006 F 65007 F 7

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

E - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTable E-7 Extended Keypad Standard Default TableExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 Pg Up7004 E

Appendix F Signature Capture CodeIntroductionCapCode, a signature capture code, is a special pattern that encloses a signature area on a document and

F - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCapCode Pattern StructureA CapCode pattern structure consists of a start pattern followed by a separator space, a

Signature Capture Code F - 3Table F-2 lists selectable parameters used to generate the image of the captured signature.BMP format does not use compres

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

F - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideAdditional CapabilitiesRegardless of how the signature is captured, the output signature image is de-skewed and ri

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 Product Reference GuideBit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compo

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

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

Glossary - 5group determines which characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces. Only numeric (0 to 9) and START/ST

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

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 Product Reference GuideSScan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol.Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols a

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

Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical SpecificationsIntroductionThis chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technica

Glossary - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideUUDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a

IndexNumerics123Scan2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12D bar codesaztec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 2 DS9208 Product Reference Guidecode 39 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 3RS-232baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8beep on bel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Index - 4 DS9208 Product Reference Guidecode 128 bar codescode 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25GS1-128 . . . . .

Index - 5transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45JJPEG image options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Index - 6 DS9208 Product Reference Guidewidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19snapshot mode timeout . . . . .

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

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

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3 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideReport Software Version Bar CodeWhen contacting Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, a support representative may

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

3 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTypical Working Distance See Decode Ranges on page 2-8.Imaging CharacteristicsGraphics Format Support Images can b

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 Digital Scanner OptionsIntroductionYou can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or

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

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout EDh 5 sec 4-16Motion Detect Range F2h 3Bh Full 4-17Po

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

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5Parameter Bar Code ScanningParameter # EChTo disable the decoding of parameter bar c

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 - 12 DS9208 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 Hours

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13Trigger ModeParameter # 8AhSelect one of the following trigger modes for the digita

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

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15Presentation Aiming PatternParameter # F1h, 4EhSelect Enable Presentation Aiming Pa

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

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17Motion Detect RangeParameter # F2h 3BhThis parameter controls the distance, or rang

4 - 18 DS9208 Product Reference GuidePost Decode IlluminationParameter # F2h 29h This parameter controls illumination after decode. Select Always Off

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19Picklist ModeParameter # F0h 92hPicklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode

4 - 20 DS9208 Product Reference GuideContinuous Bar Code ReadParameter # F1h 89hEnable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed.Uniq

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 21Decode Session TimeoutParameter # 88hThis parameter sets the maximum time decode pr

4 - 22 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTimeout Between Decodes, Different SymbolsParameter # 90hUse this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)Parameter # F1h 19hSelect an option for deco

4 - 24 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMobile Phone/Display ModeParameter # F1h CChThis mode improves bar code reading performance on mobile phones and

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25PDF PrioritizationParameter # F1h CFhEnable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar

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4 - 26 DS9208 Product Reference GuideDecoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only)Parameter # F0h, 2AhWhen in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decoding

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 27Multicode ModeParameter # F1h, A5hEnable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes

4 - 28 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMulticode ExpressionParameter # F1h, 95hUse this feature to program a multicode expression for Multicode Mode (gr

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 29NotesWhen defining multicode expressions consider the following:•Use the Code Type

4 - 30 DS9208 Product Reference GuideExample 1To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in the image (even when bar codes of other types are in view),

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 31Example 2aTo decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF4

4 - 32 DS9208 Product Reference GuideExample 3To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 bar code, as in Figure 4-3, the

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 33Multicode Mode ConcatenationParameter # F1h, CDhEnable this parameter to transmit m

4 - 34 DS9208 Product Reference GuideMulticode Concatenation SymbologyParameter # F1h, D2hUse this parameter to specify how to transmit the concatenat

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 35Multicode TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Multicode Expression ProgrammingUse the fo

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4 - 36 DS9208 Product Reference GuideExamples of Simple Multicode ExpressionsThe simplest multicode expression is:•One bar code of any type, anywhere

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 37Miscellaneous Scanner ParametersTransmit Code ID CharacterParameter # 2DhA Code ID

4 - 38 DS9208 Product Reference GuidePrefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64hDecimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 =

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 39Scan Data Transmission FormatParameter # EBhTo change the scan data format, scan th

4 - 40 DS9208 Product Reference GuideScan Data Transmission Format (continued)<DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>(03h)<PREFIX> <DA

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 41FN1 Substitution ValuesKey Category Parameter # 67hDecimal Value Parameter # 6DhThe

4 - 42 DS9208 Product Reference GuideTransmit “No Read” MessageParameter # 5EhScan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read mes

Chapter 5 Imaging PreferencesIntroductionYou can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapte

5 - 2 DS9208 Product Reference GuideScanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable im

Imaging Preferences 5 - 3Image Enhancement F1h 34h Low (1) 5-12Image File Format Selection F0h 30h JPEG 5-13Image Rotation F1h 99h 0 5-14Bits per Pix

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5 - 4 DS9208 Product Reference GuideImaging PreferencesThe parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in a

Imaging Preferences 5 - 5Image Capture IlluminationParameter # F0h 69hSelecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on durin

5 - 6 DS9208 Product Reference GuideSnapshot Mode TimeoutParameter # F0h, 43hThis parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Sna

Imaging Preferences 5 - 7Image CroppingParameter # F0h, 2DhThis parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 75

5 - 8 DS9208 Product Reference GuideCrop to Pixel AddressesParameter # F4h, F0h, 3Bh (Top)Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Ch (Left)Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Dh (B

Imaging Preferences 5 - 9Image Size (Number of Pixels)Parameter # F0h, 2EhThis option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are

5 - 10 DS9208 Product Reference GuideImage Brightness (Target White)Parameter # F0h 86hType: ByteRange: 1 - 240This parameter sets the Target White va

Imaging Preferences 5 - 11JPEG Target File SizeParameter # F4h, F1h, 31hType: WordRange: 5-350This parameter defines the target JPEG file size in term

5 - 12 DS9208 Product Reference GuideImage Enhancement Parameter # F1h, 34hThis parameter configures the digital scanner's Image Enhance feature.

Imaging Preferences 5 - 13Image File Format SelectorParameter # F0h, 30hSelect an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The di