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DS3508 Digital ScannerProduct Reference Guide

2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning ... 2-6Aiming ...

5 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideScanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable im

Imaging Preferences 5 - 3JPEG Quality and Size Value F0h 31h 65 5-12Image Enhancement F1h 34h Off (0) 5-13Image File Format Selection F0h 30h JPEG 5-

5 - 4 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideGain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot ModeParameter # F1h, 32hThis parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain expos

Imaging Preferences 5 - 7Snapshot Mode TimeoutParameter # F0h, 43hThis parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode.

5 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideImage CroppingParameter # F0h, 2DhThis parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present

Imaging Preferences 5 - 9Crop to Pixel AddressesParameter # F4h, F0h, 3Bh (Top)Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Ch (Left)Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Dh (Bottom)Param

5 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideImage Size (Number of Pixels)Parameter # F0h, 2EhThis option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple

Imaging Preferences 5 - 11Image Brightness (Target White)Parameter # F0h 86hType: ByteRange: 1 - 240This parameter sets the Target White value used in

Table of Contents 3Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ... 4-30Presentation Mode Fiel

5 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference GuideJPEG Target File SizeParameter # F4h, F1h, 31hType: WordRange: 5-350This parameter defines the target JPEG file s

Imaging Preferences 5 - 13Image Enhancement Parameter # F1h, 34hThis parameter configures the digital scanner's Image Enhance feature. This featu

5 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference GuideImage File Format SelectorParameter # F0h, 30hSelect an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JP

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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

5 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference GuideVideo View FinderParameter # F0h, 44hSelect Enable Video View Finder to project the video view finder, or Disable

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

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6 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideConnecting a USB InterfaceFigure 6-1 USB ConnectionThe digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts includin

USB Interface 6 - 3USB Parameter DefaultsTable 6-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

6 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUSB Host Parameters USB Device TypeSelect the desired USB device type.NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the dig

USB Interface 6 - 5Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status HandshakingAfter selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or d

6 - 6 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUSB Keystroke DelayThis parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code be

USB Interface 6 - 9USB Ignore Unknown CharactersThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are c

6 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideEmulate Keypad with Leading ZeroEnable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO chara

USB Interface 6 - 11Function Key MappingASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-16). Enable this p

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6 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference GuideConvert CaseEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.USB Static CDCWhen disabled, each devic

USB Interface 6 - 13USB Polling IntervalThis option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation Device. Scan a bar code below to set the polling i

6 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUSB Polling Interval (continued)5 msec6 msec7 msec* 8 msec9 msec

USB Interface 6 - 15Quick Keypad EmulationThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation Device and if Emulate Keypad is enabled. This paramet

6 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference GuideASCII Character Set for USBTable 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix ValuesPrefix/ Suffix ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode Cha

USB Interface 6 - 171025 $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 - 18 DS3508 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 - 191081 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

6 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121

USB Interface 6 - 21Table 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 - 22 DS3508 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 - 233081 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 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTable 6-5 USB F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F75008 F85009

USB Interface 6 - 25Table 6-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 undefined6045 -6046 .6047 /6048 06049 16050

6 - 26 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

Table of Contents 7Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ... 11-14Transmit UPC-E

7 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-2321ICL RS-2

RS-232 Interface 7 - 71Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits, handshaking).

7 - 8 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideStop Bit SelectThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one char

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11Hardware HandshakingThe data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware hands

7 - 12 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ... 11-46S

7 - 16 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

RS-232 Interface 7 - 231117+U u1118+V v1119+W w1120+X x1121+Y y1122+Z z1123%P {1124%Q |1125%R }1126%S ~1127Undefined7013ENTERTable 7-4 Prefix/Suffi

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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

Table of Contents 9Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ... 11-74Code 128 Emulatio

8 - 2 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

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

9 - 2 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

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9 - 6 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideIntra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 9Caps Lock OnEnable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.Caps Lock OverrideIf you enable

9 - 10 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

About This GuideIntroductionThe DS3508 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooti

9 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide1080 P P1081 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

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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference Guide7015 Up Arrow7016 Dn Arrow7017 Left Arrow7018 Right ArrowTable 9-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Se

IntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming. The digital scanner can read 6 to 60 point OCR typeface. It

10 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR Parameter DefaultsTable 10-1 lists the defaults for OCR parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriat

OCR Programming 10 - 3OCR Programming Parameters Enable/Disable OCR-AParameter # F1h A8hTo enable or disable OCR-A, scan one of the following bar code

12 DS3508 Product Reference GuideChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:•Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overvi

10 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR-A Variant (continued)Special banking characters output as the following representative characters: outputs as

OCR Programming 10 - 5Enable/Disable OCR-BParameter # F1h A9hTo enable or disable OCR-B, scan one of the following bar codes.NOTE OCR is not as secure

10 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR-B VariantParameter # F1 ADhOCR-B has the following variants. Selecting the most appropriate font variant affe

OCR Programming 10 - 7OCR-B Variant (continued)*OCR-B Full ASCII(00h)OCR-B Banking(01h)OCR-B Limited(02h)OCR-B Travel Document Version 1 (TD1)3 Line I

10 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR-B Variant (continued)OCR-B ISBN 10-Digit Book Numbers(06h)OCR-B ISBN 10 or 13-Digit Book Numbers(07h)OCR-B Tr

OCR Programming 10 - 9Enable/Disable MICR E13BParameter # F1h AAhTo enable or disable MICR E13B, scan one of the following bar codes.MICR E 13B uses t

10 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable US Currency Serial NumberParameter # F1 ABhTo enable or disable US Currency Serial Number, scan o

OCR Programming 10 - 11OCR Orientation (continued)*OCR Orientation 0o(00h)OCR Orientation 270o Clockwise(01h)OCR Orientation 180o Clockwise(02h)OCR Or

10 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR LinesParameter # F1 B3hTo select the number of OCR lines to decode, scan one of the following bar codes. Sel

OCR Programming 10 - 13OCR Maximum CharactersParameter # F1 B2hTo select the maximum number of OCR characters (including spaces) per line to decode, s

About This Guide 13Notational ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this document:•Italics are used to highlight the following:• Chapters a

10 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR SubsetParameter # F1 AEhSet an OCR subset to define a custom group of characters in place of a preset font v

OCR Programming 10 - 15OCR Bright IlluminationParameter # F1h BDhWhen enabled, image contrast is improved for OCR scanning. Motorola recommends enabli

10 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR TemplateParameter # F1 23hThis option creates a template for precisely matching scanned OCR characters to a

OCR Programming 10 - 17Optional Alphanumeric (1) When this option appears in the template string, the data validator accepts an alphanumeric character

10 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference GuideAny Including Space & Reject (4) The template accepts any character in this position, including space and re

OCR Programming 10 - 19Digit or Fill (8) The data validator accepts any numeric or fill character in this position. Template Valid data Valid data Inv

10 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOptional Small Special (.) When this option appears in the template string, the data validator accepts a special

OCR Programming 10 - 21New Line (E)To create a template of multiple lines, add E between the template of each single line. Template Valid data Valid d

10 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference GuideIgnore to End of Field (D)This operator causes all characters after a template to be ignored. Use this as the la

OCR Programming 10 - 23The trigger character or literal string is included in output from a Skip Until operator, and the first character in the templa

14 DS3508 Product Reference GuideService InformationIf you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your r

10 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference GuideThe trigger character or literal string is not included in output from a Skip Until Not operator. Template Incom

OCR Programming 10 - 25Template ExamplesFollowing are sample templates with descriptions of valid data for each definition.Field Definition Descripti

10 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR Check Digit MultiplierParameter # F1h BChThis option sets OCR check digit multipliers for the character posi

OCR Programming 10 - 27OCR Check Digit ValidationParameter # F1h B6hUse OCR Check Digit Validation to protect against scanning errors by applying a ch

10 - 28 DS3508 Product Reference GuideProduct Add Right to LeftEach character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Mul

OCR Programming 10 - 29Digit Add Right to LeftEach character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Multiplier on page 1

10 - 30 DS3508 Product Reference GuideProduct Add Right to Left Simple RemainderEach character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OC

OCR Programming 10 - 31Digit Add Right To Left Simple RemainderEach character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Mul

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Chapter 11 SymbologiesIntroductionThis chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before pr

Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThe DS3508 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfe

11 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideErrors While ScanningUnless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the

Symbologies 11 - 3Convert UPC-E1 to A 26h Disable 11-19EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend 27h Disable 11-20Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 11-21UCC Coupon Extend

11 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideCode 11Code 11 0Ah Disable 11-39Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh 4 to 55 11-39Code 11 Check Digit Verification 34

Symbologies 11 - 5Matrix 2 of 5Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable 11-56Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6BhF1h 6Ch1 Length - 14 11-57Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit F1h

11 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideCompositeComposite CC-C F0h 55h Disable 11-71Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable 11-71Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h Disab

Symbologies 11 - 7UPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-AParameter # 01hTo enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable UPC-EParam

11 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable UPC-E1Parameter # 0ChUPC-E1 is disabled by default.To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropria

Symbologies 11 - 9Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13Parameter # 03hTo enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable B

11 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsParameter # 10hSupplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format

Symbologies 11 - 11Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals(01h)*Ignore Supplementals(00h)Autodiscrimina

1 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideInterfacesThe DS3508 digital scanner supports:•USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB hos

11 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode(06h)Enable 491 Supplemental

Symbologies 11 - 13User-Programmable SupplementalsSupplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43hSupplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44hIf you selected a Supplemental

11 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID FormatParameter # F1h A0hSelect an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar

Symbologies 11 - 15Transmit UPC-E Check DigitParameter # 29hThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the da

11 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUPC-A PreambleParameter # 22hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System

Symbologies 11 - 17UPC-E PreambleParameter # 23hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There a

11 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUPC-E1 PreambleParameter # 24hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and Syste

Symbologies 11 - 19Convert UPC-E to UPC-AParameter # 25hEnable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmissio

11 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference GuideEAN-8/JAN-8 ExtendParameter # 27hEnable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to mak

Symbologies 11 - 21Bookland ISBN FormatParameter # F1h 40hIf you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-9, select one of th

Getting Started 1 - 3Setting Up the Digital ScannerInstalling the Interface Cable1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scan

11 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUCC Coupon Extended CodeParameter # 55hEnable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’,

Symbologies 11 - 23Coupon ReportParameter # F1h DAhTraditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128.

11 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference GuideISSN EANParameter # F1h 69hTo enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable ISSN EAN (0

Symbologies 11 - 25Code 128Enable/Disable Code 128Parameter # 08hTo enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for C

11 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 128 (continued)Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)Parameter # 0EhTo enable or dis

Symbologies 11 - 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

11 - 28 DS3508 Product Reference GuideISBT ConcatenationParameter # F1h 41hSelect an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types:•If you select

Symbologies 11 - 29Check ISBT TableParameter # F1h 42hThe ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are comm

11 - 30 DS3508 Product Reference GuideCode 39Enable/Disable Code 39Parameter # 00hTo enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.En

Symbologies 11 - 31Convert Code 39 to Code 32Parameter # 56hCode 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appr

1 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide4. Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the botto

11 - 32 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 39Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13hThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.

Symbologies 11 - 33Code 39 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 30hEnable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the

11 - 34 DS3508 Product Reference GuideCode 39 Full ASCII ConversionParameter # 11hCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to

Symbologies 11 - 35Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store (continued)This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend config

11 - 36 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTransmit BufferThere are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below,

Symbologies 11 - 37Code 93Enable/Disable Code 93To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for Code 93The length o

11 - 38 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Code 93 - One Discrete LengthCode 93 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 93 - Length W

Symbologies 11 - 39Code 11Code 11To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for Code 11The length of a code refers

11 - 40 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Code 11 - One Discrete LengthCode 11 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 11 - Length W

Symbologies 11 - 41Code 11 Check Digit VerificationThis feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify tha

Getting Started 1 - 5AccessoriesRequired AccessoriesThe digital scanner requires an interface cable and may require a power supply. These items can be

11 - 42 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTransmit Code 11 Check DigitsThis feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Interle

Symbologies 11 - 43Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), inclu

11 - 44 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)I 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthI 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsI 2 o

Symbologies 11 - 45I 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationEnable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies wit

11 - 46 DS3508 Product Reference GuideConvert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit t

Symbologies 11 - 47Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), includin

11 - 48 DS3508 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 5

Symbologies 11 - 49Codabar (NW - 7)Enable/Disable CodabarTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for CodabarThe

11 - 50 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Codabar (continued)Codabar - One Discrete LengthCodabar - Two Discrete LengthsCodabar - Length W

Symbologies 11 - 51CLSI EditingEnable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth chara

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11 - 52 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMSIEnable/Disable MSITo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for MSIThe lengt

Symbologies 11 - 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

11 - 54 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMSI Check DigitsWith MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second che

Symbologies 11 - 55MSI Check Digit AlgorithmTwo algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below

11 - 56 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5To enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below

Symbologies 11 - 57Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including c

11 - 58 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5 Check DigitThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the

Symbologies 11 - 59Korean 3 of 5Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5To enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.NOTE The length fo

11 - 60 DS3508 Product Reference GuideInverse 1DThis parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the digital scanner de

Symbologies 11 - 61Postal CodesUS PostnetTo enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. US PlanetTo enable or disable US Planet

Chapter 2 ScanningIntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and ti

11 - 62 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTransmit US Postal Check DigitSelect whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US P

Symbologies 11 - 63Transmit UK Postal Check DigitSelect whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit.Japan PostalTo enable or di

11 - 64 DS3508 Product Reference GuideAustralian PostalTo enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable Australian P

Symbologies 11 - 65Australia Post FormatTo select one of the following formats for Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below:•Autodiscrimina

11 - 66 DS3508 Product Reference GuideNetherlands KIX Code To enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.USPS 4CB/One

Symbologies 11 - 67Enable UPU FICS Postal(01h)*Disable UPU FICS Postal(00h)

11 - 68 DS3508 Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBarThe variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and ex

Symbologies 11 - 69GS1 DataBar Limited Security LevelParameter # F1h D8hThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for GS1 DataBar Limi

11 - 70 DS3508 Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar ExpandedParameter # F0h 54h.Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EANParameter # F0h, 8DhThis parameter only ap

Symbologies 11 - 71Composite Composite CC-CParameter # F0h 55hScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Composite C

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2 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideBeeper DefinitionsThe digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 d

11 - 72 DS3508 Product Reference GuideComposite TLC-39Parameter # F0h 73hScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39

Symbologies 11 - 73Composite Beep ModeParameter # F0h, 8EhTo select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropri

11 - 74 DS3508 Product Reference Guide2D SymbologiesEnable/Disable PDF417Parameter # 0FhTo enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code bel

Symbologies 11 - 75Code 128 EmulationParameter # 7BhEnable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128. AIM Code ID C

11 - 76 DS3508 Product Reference GuideData MatrixParameter # F0h, 24hTo enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable Dat

Symbologies 11 - 77Data Matrix InverseParameter # F1h 4ChThis parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the

11 - 78 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMaxicodeParameter # F0h, 26hTo enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below.QR CodeParameter

Symbologies 11 - 79QR InverseParameter # F1h 4BhThis parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the digital scanner de

11 - 80 DS3508 Product Reference GuideAztecTo enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below.Aztec InverseThis parameter sets the Aztec

Symbologies 11 - 81Redundancy LevelThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels

Scanning 2 - 34 long low beeps Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order,

11 - 82 DS3508 Product Reference GuideRedundancy Level 4The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded:Table 11-5

Symbologies 11 - 83Security LevelThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC

11 - 84 DS3508 Product Reference GuideIntercharacter Gap SizeThe Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite sm

Symbologies 11 - 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 12 123Scan2Introduction123Scan² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup of Motorola scanners.12

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Chapter 13 Advanced Data FormattingIntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. U

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

2 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideLED DefinitionsIn addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2

A - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuidePicklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always4-23PDF Prioritization F1h CFh Disable4-24PDF Prioritization Timeout 200 ms4-

Standard Default Parameters A - 3Image Capture Illumination F0h 69h Enable5-5Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode F1h 32h Autodetect5-6Snapshot

A - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUSB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)North American 6-6USB Keystroke Delay No Delay 6-8USB CAPS Lock Override

Standard Default Parameters A - 5IBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort Address None Selected 8-4Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable 8-5Keyboard Wedge Host

A - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideOCR Security Level F1h 2Ah 8010-13OCR Subset F1h AEh Selected font variant10-14OCR Quiet Zone F1h B7h 5010-14OC

Standard Default Parameters A - 7Convert UPC-E1 to A 26h Disable 11-19EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend 27h Disable 11-22Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 11-21UC

A - 8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideCode 11Code 11 0Ah Disable 11-39Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh 4 to 55 11-39Code 11 Check Digit Verification 34h

Standard Default Parameters A - 9Matrix 2 of 5Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable11-56Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6BhF1h 6Ch1 Length - 1411-57Matrix 2 of 5 Ch

A - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideCompositeComposite CC-C F0h 55h Disable 11-71Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable 11-71Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h Disab

Standard Default Parameters A - 11Macro PDFFlush Macro PDF Buffer 11-85Abort Macro PDF Entry 11-85Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Con

Scanning 2 - 5ScanningThe DS3508 has a built-in, light-weight stand to easily accommodate both hands-free (presentation) and hand-held scanning. Prese

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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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideX ISSN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417z Aztec, Aztec RuneP00 Data MatrixP01QR Code, MicroQRP02 MaxicodeP03 US

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

B - 4 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuidePDF417, Micro PDF4170 Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 symbology specifications. Note: Whe

Programming Reference B - 7QR Code 0 Model 1 symbol.1Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented.2 Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented

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

2 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideHand-Held ScanningDS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held ScanningAim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to

C - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideEAN-13, 100%Code 128Interleaved 2 of 53 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012341234567

Sample Bar Codes C - 3GS1 DataBar-147612341562341PDF417Data MatrixNOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar-14 on pa

C - 4 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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

Scanning 2 - 7If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any o

E - 6 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDecode RangesTable 2-3 DS3508-SR/HD/DS3508-DP Depth of FieldSymbol Density DS3508-SR DS3508-HD/DS3508-DPCode 39

F - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideAdditional CapabilitiesRegardless of how the signature is captured, the output signature image is de-skewed and ri

Numerics2D bar codesaztec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-80aztec inverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guideconvert GS1 databar to UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . 11-70convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 3picklist modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guidecode 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25GS1-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 5convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-45JJPEG

Index - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guidesignal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7signature capture . . . . . . .

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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 DS3508 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 DS3508 Product Reference GuideFFlash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files.

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

Glossary - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMMIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch.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

3 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTroubleshootingTable 3-1 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible SolutionsThe aiming pattern does not a

Glossary - 8 DS3508 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

Glossary - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUUDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a

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3 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDigital scanner emits low/high/low beeps.Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39 Buffering Clear

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

3 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideInterfaces Supported USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx Protocols), Keyboard WedgeUser EnvironmentOperating Temperature

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7Digital Scanner Signal DescriptionsFigure 3-1 Digital Scanner Cable PinoutsCable interface portInte

3 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideThe signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only.Tabl

Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner OptionsIntroductionYou can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or

4 - 2 DS3508 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 - 3Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode F1 96h 1 Hour 4-16Low Power Mode 80h Disable 4

4 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference GuideScan Data Transmission Format EBh Data as is 4-46FN1 Substitution Values 67h 6Dh Set 4-47Transmit “No Read” Messa

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5User PreferencesSet Default ParameterYou can reset the digital scanner to two types

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4 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference GuideParameter Bar Code ScanningParameter # EChTo disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaul

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7Decode Pager Motor EnableParameter # F1h 65h The scanner includes a pager motor whic

4 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDecode Pager Motor Enable (continued)250 msec300 msec400 msec*500 msec600 msec750 msec

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9Beep After Good DecodeParameter # 38hScan a bar code below to select whether or not

4 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference GuideBeeper ToneParameter # 91hTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes.Off(03h)L

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11Beeper DurationParameter # F1 74hTo select the duration for the beeper, scan one of

4 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference GuideHands-Free ModeParameter # F1h 76hIn hands-free mode, when you place the digital scanner in the scan stand, it au

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13•Idle Mode - In presentation mode only, the digital scanner’s illumination dims aft

4 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTime Delay to Presentation Idle ModeParameter # F1 97hIn Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digi

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode (continued)30 Minutes(1Dh)45 Minutes(1Eh)1 Hou

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4 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTime Delay to Presentation Sleep ModeParameter # F1 96hIn Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the dig

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode (continued)15 Minutes(1Bh)30 Minutes(1Dh)45 M

4 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference GuideLow Power ModeParameter # 80hIf enabled, the digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19Time Delay to Low Power ModeParameter # 92hThis parameter sets the time the digital

4 - 20 DS3508 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 - 21Trigger ModeParameter # 8AhSelect one of the following trigger modes for the digita

4 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference GuideFuzzy 1D ProcessingParameter # F1h 02hThis option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23Picklist ModePicklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes tha

4 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference GuidePDF PrioritizationEnable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128) by the value specified in PDF Pr

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25PDF Prioritization TimeoutWhen PDF Prioritization is enabled, this timeout specifie

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4 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference GuideDPM ScanningUnlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is m

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 27Continuous Bar Code ReadEnable this to report every bar code while the trigger is p

4 - 28 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTimeout Between Decodes, Same SymbolUse this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 29Hand-Held Decode Aiming PatternParameter # F0h, 32hSelect Enable Hand-Held Decode A

4 - 30 DS3508 Product Reference GuideHands-Free Decode Aiming PatternParameter # F1h, 4EhSelect Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 31Presentation Mode Field of ViewParameter # F1h 61hIn presentation mode, by default

4 - 32 DS3508 Product Reference GuideLCD Read ModeThis mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Enable th

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 33Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only)When in hand-held mode, selecting Enable

4 - 34 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMulticode ModeEnable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes to decode upon one trigger event based on the pro

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 35Multicode ExpressionUse this feature to program a multicode expression for Multicod

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4 - 36 DS3508 Product Reference GuideNotesWhen defining multicode expressions consider the following:•Use the Code Type specifier if there are bar cod

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 37Example 1To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in the image (even when bar codes

4 - 38 DS3508 Product Reference GuideExample 2aTo decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF417 (Code Type=15) on the botto

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 39Example 3To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 b

4 - 40 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMulticode Mode ConcatenationEnable this parameter to transmit multiple decoded bar codes, as specified by the Mul

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 41Multicode Concatenation SymbologyUse this parameter to specify how to transmit the

4 - 42 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMulticode TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Multicode Expression ProgrammingUse the following suggestions if encount

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 43Examples of Simple Multicode ExpressionsThe simplest multicode expression is:•One b

4 - 44 DS3508 Product Reference GuideMiscellaneous Scanner ParametersTransmit Code ID CharacterA Code ID character identifies the code type of a scann

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 45Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64hDecimal Va

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4 - 46 DS3508 Product Reference GuideScan Data Transmission FormatParameter # EBhTo change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar c

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 47FN1 Substitution ValuesKey Category Parameter # 67hDecimal Value Parameter # 6DhThe

4 - 48 DS3508 Product Reference GuideTransmit “No Read” MessageScan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable th

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 49UID ParsingA UID, or Unique Identifier, is used to identify and track data (e.g., m

4 - 50 DS3508 Product Reference GuideUID Parsing OutputWhen a UID successfully parses the fields shown in Table 4-2 are created. Each field is separat

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 51UID Error Mode Options•UID Error Beep (default): Scan UID Error Beep to program the

4 - 52 DS3508 Product Reference GuideSample ADF Rule for UIDTo transmit only the concatenated UID field of the parsed UID, scan the bar codes below, i

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 53UID Sample Bar Codes05 FormatWS51-004041,UID2,,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 05 gs 01WS5

4 - 54 DS3508 Product Reference Guide12 FormatD12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot

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