Symbol Technologies LS 400XI manual

About This Manual T able Of Contents Index Copyright Feedback LS 400Xi 70-33848-01 Revision A August 1998 Product Reference Guide[...]

i  1998 by Symbol T echnologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The materia[...]

i Contents About This Manual Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Service Information . . . . . .[...]

ii LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Scanning PDF417 (2-D) Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 What If... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

iii Contents Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 UPC-A Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

iv LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69 Set Lengths for MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70 MSI Plessey Check Digits . . . . [...]

i About This Manual The LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming of the LS 400Xi scanner . Notational Con v entions The following conventions are used in this document: t LS 400Xi refers to both the LS 4004i and the LS 4005i, unless specifically noted. t Bull[...]

ii LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide and the problem is symbol readability , the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant. If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary , you will be given specific directions. Note: Symbol T echnologi[...]

1-1 Chapter 1 The LS 400Xi Scanner Scanning Made Easy Symbol T echnologies, the world leader in hand-held laser scanning, now offers 21st century technology while maintaining compatibility with today’ s existing systems. The LS 400Xi hand-held laser scanner offers the best performance in retail and light industrial applications. Advanced ergonomi[...]

1-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Here’ s what the LS 400Xi offers you: t The LS 4004i (RS-232C) - This scanner contains onboard discrete RS-232C communications for connecting to RS-232C asynchronous terminals and host systems. It also accommodates any of the Synapse™ “Smart Cables” which allows you to connect to a wide variety of host s[...]

2-1 Chapter 2 Set Up Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page ii . KEEP THE P ACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing. C[...]

2-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide 2. Pull the boot up over the cable until just the connector is protruding ( Figure 2-1 ). Figure 2-1. Scanner Cable 3. Plug the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the LS 400Xi handle ( Figure 2-2 ). Listen for a click. Figure 2-2. Plugging in the Modular Connector 4. Gently tug t[...]

2-3 Set Up 5. Slide the boot up while observing its orientation until it is securely in place ( Figure 2-3 ). Figure 2-3. Boot Securely in Place 6. Make certain the semi-circular key on the boot slides inside the handle assembly , and that the boot snaps into place. 7. Gently pull the boot to be sure it is properly seated. Switching Cables Differen[...]

2-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Batter y Bo x Operation When using the LS 400Xi with a battery box, you can use either an alkaline battery (recommended), or a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery . Changing the Batter y 1. T o open the battery box, push up on the flanges at one end of the pack. 2. Remove the old battery . 3. Insert the new or [...]

2-5 Set Up Connecting to a Host - 1D Scanning With some terminal types, the LS 400Xi is unable to answer host terminal polls until the appropriate host type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected host may generate an error message. T o correct this situation, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host [...]

2-6 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide RS-232 via Synapse T o set up your RS-232 system via Synapse: 1. Connect the Synapse Smart Cable to the host. 2. Connect the Synapse Adapter cable to the Synapse cable, and the other end to the scanner . 3. If necessary , plug a power supply into the power port on the Synapse cable. Figure 2-5. RS-232 via Synaps[...]

2-7 Set Up 3. An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 4004i to the RS-232C input device. Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other end to the appropriate port on the host device ( Figure 2-6 ). Figure 2-6. RS-232C Batter y Operation Note: Coil cables that terminate in a 25-pin D-type connector have a power receptac[...]

2-8 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide 4. If necessary , plug a power supply into the power port on the Synapse cable. Figure 2-7. K eyboar d W edg e Configuration IBM 468X/9X (LS 4005i) Plug the SDL modular connector at the end of the selected scanner cable into the appropriate port ( 5, 5B , 9B , 9C , 9E , or 17 ). Check that the connection is sec[...]

2-9 Set Up Figure 2-9. IBM 4683 Rear Panel With Co ver Remo v ed Figure 2-10. IBM 4684 Rear Panel With Co ver Remo v ed P or t 9B P or t 5B P or t 17 9B 5B 17[...]

2-10 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Figure 2-11. IBM 4693 Rear Panel With Co ver Remo v ed Figure 2-12. IBM 4694 Rear Panel With Co ver Remo v ed 9B 5 9C P or t 9E[...]

2-11 Set Up Connection to a Host - PDF Scanning Currently , PDF417 can only be interfaced with the following host types: t Direct RS-232 (refer to page 2-5 ) t RS-232 via Synapse (refer to page 2-6 ) t Keyboard W edge (refer to page 2-7 ). The RS-232 Host T ypes that support PDF417 are: t Standard RS-232C t PDT 330 Refer to Host T ype on page 5-8 f[...]

3-1 Chapter 3 Scanning Scanning 1-D Bar Codes T o scan a 1-D bar code: 1. Make sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within the scanning range (refer to T echnical Specifications on page 4-2 ). 2. Aim the scanner at the symbol and press the trigger . The scanning beam remains on for approximately 3.0 seconds (default)[...]

3-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Aiming Scan the Entire Symbol t Cross every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam. t Hold the scanner further away for larger bar codes. t Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together . Right Wrong Hold at an Angle Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light [...]

3-3 Scanning Scanning PDF417 (2-D) Bar Codes Before scanning a PDF bar code, enable PDF417 scanning by using the parameter bar code in ENABLE PDF417 on page 5-75 . 1. Aim the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger . 2. Hold the trigger down and keep the scan line parallel to the rows of the symbol. 3. Manually raster the scan line by slo[...]

3-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide What If... Nothing happens when you foll o w the ope r ating instructions? Y ou Should t Check the system powe r . Is there a battery in the battery box? t Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use. t Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code you are scanning. t Check for l[...]

4-1 Chapter 4 Maintenance & Specifications Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. t Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window . t Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. t Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary , a non-ammonia based detergent. t Do not spray water or other cleanin[...]

4-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide T echnical Specifications T able 4-1. T echnical Specifications Item Description Power Requirements* IBM 46XX/Synapse RS-232C/Synapse Low Power 4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 200 mA @ 5V typical 4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 180 mA @ 5V typical 4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 2 mA @ 5V typical Decode Capability The LS 400Xi can be programmed [...]

4-3 Maintenance & Specifications Ambient Light Immunity Artificial Lighting Sunlight 200 ft. candles 2153 lux 8000 ft. candles 86112 lux (@8 in. (20 cm) on low density bar codes) Operating T emperature 32° to 104°F 0° to 40°C Storage T emperature -40° to 140°F -40° to 60°C Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Coil Cable Length 9-12 ft. [...]

4-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone Figure 4-1. LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone[...]

4-5 Maintenance & Specifications LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone Figure 4-2. LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone Note: The measurements above are for 6.6 mil, 100 character PDF bar code and 15 mil, 64 character PDF bar code. 4.2 in 10.67 cm 4.2 in 10.67 cm[...]

4-6 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Pin-outs T able 4-2. Pin-outs Pin LS 4004I LS 4005I LS 4005I with EAS 1 Reserved Reserved Reserved 2 Power Power Power 3 Ground Ground Ground 4 Synapse Data Synapse Data Synapse Data 5 Synapse Clock Synapse Clock Synapse Clock 6 RxD B IBM SERIAL B IBM SERIAL 7 TxD A IBM SERIAL A IBM SERIAL 8 DTR Not used Shield [...]

4-7 Maintenance & Specifications Beeper Indications T able 4-3. Beeper Indications Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Short high tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). Low tone, followed by short high tone A PDF417 bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). Clicking A PDF417 bar code symbol is bei[...]

4-8 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Code 39 Buffering Hi/lo tone New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer . 3 Beeps - long high tone Code 39 buffer is full. Lo/hi/lo tone The buffer was erased, or there was an attempt to transmit an empty buffer . When the Code 39 buffer was empty , the scanner read a command to clear or to transmit a Code 39 [...]

5-1 Chapter 5 Parameter Menus Operational P arameters The LS 400Xi is shipped with the settings shown in the Default T able on page 5-2 . These default values are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down. Y ou can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this manual. [...]

5-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s). T able 5-1. Default T able Parameter Default Page Number Set Default Parameter All Defaults 5-7 Host T ype See page 5-1 5-8 Beeper T one High Frequency 5-12 Beeper V olume High 5-13 Lase[...]

5-3 Parameter Menus Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy 7 5-26 T ransmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 5-27 T ransmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 5-27 T ransmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable 5-27 UPC-A Preamble System Character 5-28 UPC-E Preamble System Character 5-29 UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 5-30 Convert UPC-E to A Disable 5-31 Convert UPC-E1 to A[...]

5-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55 5-44 Code 39 Check Digit V erification Disable 5-46 T ransmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 5-47 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 5-48 Buffer Code 39 Disable 5-49 Code 93 Code 93 Disable 5-52 Set Length(s) for Code 93 4-55 5-53 Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable 5-[...]

5-5 Parameter Menus Codabar Codabar Disable 5-64 Set Lengths for Codabar 5-55 5-66 CLSI Editing Disable 5-67 NOTIS Editing Disable 5-68 MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Disable 5-69 Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey Any Length 5-71 MSI Plessey Check Digits One 5-72 T ransmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Disable 5-73 MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 5-[...]

5-6 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide RS-232C RS-232 Host T ype Standard 5-11 Baud Rate 9600 5-83 Parity None 5-85 Check Receive Errors Do Not Check 5-85 Hardware Handshaking None 5-87 Software Handshaking None 5-88 Host Serial Response T ime-out 2 Sec. 5-90 R TS Line State Low 5-90 Stop Bit Select 1 5-91 ASCII Format 8-Bit 5-91 Beep on <BEL> [...]

5-7 Parameter Menus Set Default P arameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in T able 5-1 on page 5-2 . Note: The ability to scan PDF417 bar codes is not enabled by default. Y ou must program the scanner to read PDF417 bar codes by scanning the ENABLE PDF417 bar code on page 5-75 . SET ALL DEF AUL TS[...]

5-8 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Host T ype If you are using a Synapse cable, Synapse auto-detects your host so no host bar codes need to be scanned. Otherwise, use the following selections to select your host. IBM 46XX Host T ypes T o select one of the following as a POS Interface, scan the appropriate bar code below . Note: T o properly commu[...]

5-9 Parameter Menus RS-232C Host T ypes Three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings ( T able 5-2 ). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal sets the defaults listed below . These defaults take precedence over standard defaults. So if you select Fujitsu RS-232C, then select the standard defaults, the Fuji[...]

5-10 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide RS-232C Host T ypes (Cont’ d) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters as listed in T able 5-3 below . These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the T ransmit Code ID feature. The T ransmit Code ID feature should not be en[...]

5-11 Parameter Menus RS-232C Host T ypes (Cont’ d) T o select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. If you are scanning PDF417 bar codes, only Standard RS-232C or PDT 3300 may be selected. ST AND ARD RS-232C ICL RS-232C NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B FUJITSU RS-232C PDT 3300[...]

5-12 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Beeper T one T o select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the LOW FREQUENCY , MEDIUM FREQUENCY , or HIGH FREQUENCY bar code. LO W FREQUENCY MEDIUM FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY[...]

5-13 Parameter Menus Beeper V olume T o select a beeper volume, scan the LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME , or HIGH VOLUME bar code. LO W V OLUME MEDIUM V OLUME HIGH V OLUME[...]

5-14 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. T o set a Laser On T ime, scan the bar code below . Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-93 that correspond to the desired tim[...]

5-15 Parameter Menus P o w er Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in low power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt. CONTINUOUS ON LO W PO WER[...]

5-16 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit beeps after a good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NO T BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE[...]

5-17 Parameter Menus T ransmit “No Read” Messag e Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. Any prefixes or suffixes which have been enabled are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not read, nothing is sen[...]

5-18 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide PDF Decode F eedback Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit “clicks” during PDF417 decoding to indicate proper alignment, motion, and distance. ENABLE PDF DECODE FEEDBA CK DISABLE PDF DECODE FEEDBA CK[...]

5-19 Parameter Menus Linear Code T ype Security Le v el The LS 400Xi offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality . As security levels increase, the scanner’ s aggressiveness decreases. Select the security level approp[...]

5-20 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Linear Security Lev el 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times: LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 3 Linear Security Lev el 4 All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded. LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 4 Cod[...]

5-21 Parameter Menus Bi-dir ectional Redundancy This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code T ype Security Level (see page 5-19 ) has been enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded. ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUND ANCY DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUND[...]

5-22 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le UPC-E/ UPC-A/UPC-E1 T o enable or disable UPC-E, UPC-A or UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE UPC-E DISABLE UPC-E ENABLE UPC-A DISABLE UPC-A ENABLE UPC-E1 DISABLE UPC-E1[...]

5-23 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le EAN-8/EAN-13 T o enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE EAN-8 DISABLE EAN-8 ENABLE EAN-13 DISABLE EAN-13[...]

5-24 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le Bookland EAN T o enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN[...]

5-25 Parameter Menus Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available. t If UPC/EAN with supplemental characters is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters are not decoded. t If UPC/[...]

5-26 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to twenty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and [...]

5-27 Parameter Menus T ransmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NO T TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT DO NO T TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT DO NO T TRANSMIT UPC-[...]

5-28 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide UPC-A Pr eamble Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only , transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<[...]

5-29 Parameter Menus UPC-E Pr eamble Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only , transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<D A T A>) SY S[...]

5-30 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Pr eamble Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only , transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (&l[...]

5-31 Parameter Menus Con v er t UPC-E to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVER T UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero suppres[...]

5-32 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Con v er t UPC-E1 to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVER T UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1 decoded da[...]

5-33 Parameter Menus EAN Zer o Extend If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format. ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND[...]

5-34 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Con v er t EAN-8 to EAN-13 T ype When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. This affects T ransmit Code ID Character . When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data. TY[...]

5-35 Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Security Le v el The LS 400Xi offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality . There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for an[...]

5-36 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Lev el 2 If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN Security Lev el 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, sel[...]

5-37 Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Coupon Code When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC- A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN 128 bar codes. Autodiscriminate UPC/ EAN With Supplemental Characters must be enabled. ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE[...]

5-38 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le Code 128 T o enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE CODE 128 DISABLE CODE 128[...]

5-39 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le UCC/EAN-128 T o enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below . (See Appendix A for details on UCC/EAN-128 .) ENABLE UCC/EAN-128 DISABLE UCC/EAN-128 Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length.[...]

5-40 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le Code 39 T o enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE CODE 39 DISABLE CODE 39[...]

5-41 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le T rioptic Code 39 T rioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. T o enable or disable T rioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39 DISABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39 Note: T rioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously . If you get an error beep whe[...]

5-42 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Con v er t Code 39 to Code 32 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function. ENABLE CONVER T CODE 39 T O CODE 32 DISABLE CONVER T CODE 39 T O CODE 32[...]

5-43 Parameter Menus Code 32 Pr efix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function. ENABLE CODE 32 PREFIX DISABLE CODE 32 PREFIX[...]

5-44 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length[...]

5-45 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 39 (Cont’ d) Length W ithin Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length W ithin Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by [...]

5-46 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit V erification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled. ENABLE CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT DISABLE CODE 39 CHECK[...]

5-47 Parameter Menus T ransmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NO T TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE)[...]

5-48 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le Code 39 Full ASCII T o enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below . When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard. The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to [...]

5-49 Parameter Menus Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Stor e) When you select the scan and store option, all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later . The leading space is not buffered. Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequenc[...]

5-50 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Buffer Data T o buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern. t Unless symbol overflows the transmission buffer , the unit gives a lo/hi beep to indicate successful decode and buffering. See Overfilling T ransmission Buffer . t [...]

5-51 Parameter Menus T r ansmit Buffer T o transmit the buffer , read a symbol containing either the first or second condition: 1. Only a start character , a plus (+), and a stop character . t The unit signals that the transmission buffer has been sent (a lo/hi beep). t Unit sends the buffer . t Unit clears the buffer . TRANSMIT BUFFER 2. A Code 3[...]

5-52 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le Code 93 T o enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE CODE 93 DISABLE CODE 93[...]

5-53 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 93 Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode on[...]

5-54 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (Cont’ d) Length W ithin Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length W ithin Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must alway[...]

5-55 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le Interlea ved 2 of 5 T o enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE INTERLEA VED 2 OF 5 DISABLE INTERLEA VED 2 OF 5[...]

5-56 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interlea ved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. One Discrete Length - This[...]

5-57 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Interlea ved 2 of 5 (Cont’ d) Length W ithin Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length W ithin Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always b[...]

5-58 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit V erification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies a specified algorithm, either Uniform Symbology Specification (USS ), or Optical Product Code Council (OPCC). DISABLE USS CHECK DIGIT OPCC CHECK DIGIT[...]

5-59 Parameter Menus T ransmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NO T TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE)[...]

5-60 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Con v er t I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit. CONVER T I 2 of[...]

5-61 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le Discrete 2 of 5 T o enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 DISABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5[...]

5-62 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discr ete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. One Discrete Length - This op[...]

5-63 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Discr ete 2 of 5 (Cont’ d) Length W ithin Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length W ithin Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be p[...]

5-64 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disab le Codabar T o enable or disable Codabar , scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE COD ABAR DISABLE COD ABAR[...]

5-65 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters. One Discrete Length - This option al[...]

5-66 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (Cont’ d) Length W ithin Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length W ithin Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must alway[...]

5-67 Parameter Menus CLSI Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. ENABLE CLSI EDITING DISABLE CLSI EDITING[...]

5-68 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide NO TIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. ENABLE NO TIS EDITING DISABLE NO TIS EDITING[...]

5-69 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le MSI Plessey T o enable or disable MSI Plessey , scan the appropriate bar code below . ENABLE MSI PLESSEY DISABLE MSI PLESSEY[...]

5-70 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI Plesse y Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. One Discrete Length - This opt[...]

5-71 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for MSI Plesse y (Cont’ d) Length W ithin Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length W ithin Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be[...]

5-72 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digits These check digits, located at the end of the bar code, verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data (refer to T ransmit MSI Plessey Check Digit on page 5-73 ). ONE MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT TW [...]

5-73 Parameter Menus T ransmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NO T TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE)[...]

5-74 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digit Alg orithm When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity . Either of the two following algorithms may be selected. MOD 10/MOD 11 MOD 10/MOD 10[...]

5-75 Parameter Menus Enable/Disab le PDF417 Scan a bar code below to enable to disable PDF417 scanning capabilities. ENABLE PDF417 DISABLE PDF417[...]

5-76 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide T ransmit Code ID Character A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. Th[...]

5-77 Parameter Menus T ransmit Code ID Character (Cont’ d) SYMBOL CODE ID CHARA CTER AIM CODE ID CHARA CTER NONE[...]

5-78 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide P ause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 1/10 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 1/10 second pause; “0” and “5”[...]

5-79 Parameter Menus Pr efix/Suffix V alues A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four -digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals. See T able A-2 in Appendix A for conversion information. Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-93 . If you[...]

5-80 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Scan Data T ransmission F ormat T o change the Scan Data T ransmission Format, scan the SCAN OPTIONS bar code below . Then select one of four options. When you have made your selection, scan the ENTER bar code on the next page. If you make a mistake, scan the DA T A FORMA T CANCEL bar code on the next page. SCA[...]

5-81 Parameter Menus Scan Data T ransmission F ormat (Cont’ d) <PREFIX> <D A T A> <PREFIX> <D A T A> <SUFFIX> ENTER D A T A FORMA T CANCEL[...]

5-82 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide RS-232C P arameters Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form. BAUD RA TE 300 BAUD RA TE 600 BAUD RA TE 1200 BA[...]

5-83 Parameter Menus Baud Rate (Cont’ d) BAUD RA TE 4800 BAUD RA TE 9600 BAUD RA TE 19,200 BAUD RA TE 38,400[...]

5-84 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide P arity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character . Select the parity type according to host device requirements. If you select ODD parity , the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure than an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character . ODD If [...]

5-85 Parameter Menus P arity (Cont’ d) Select SP ACE parity and the parity bit is always 0. SP A CE If no parity is required, select NONE . NONE Check Receive Err or s Select whether or not the parity , framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The type of parity used is selectable through the P ARITY parameter . CHECK FOR RECEIVED[...]

5-86 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Har dw are Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232C port. The port has been designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send ( RTS ) , and Clear to Send ( CTS ) . If Standard R TS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the follow[...]

5-87 Parameter Menus Har dw are Handshaking (Cont’ d) None Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. NONE Standard R TS/CTS Scan the bar code below to select Standard R TS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. ST AND ARD R TS/CTS R TS/CTS Option 1 When R TS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores[...]

5-88 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Har dw are Handshaking (Cont’ d) R TS/CTS Option 3 When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts R TS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indica[...]

5-89 Parameter Menus Softw are Handshaking (Cont’ d) The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response T ime-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs. A CK/NAK ENQ When this option is selected, the[...]

5-90 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Softw are Handshaking (Cont’ d) t XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character , it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits indefinitely for the XON. XON/XOFF Host Serial Response Time-out This pa[...]

5-91 Parameter Menus Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set [...]

5-92 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Beep on <BEL> When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232C serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to indicate an illegal entry or other important event. BEEP ON <BEL> CHARA CTER (ENABLE) DO NO T BEEP ON [...]

5-93 Parameter Menus Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 0 1 2 3 4[...]

5-94 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (Cont’ d) 5 6 7 8 9[...]

5-95 Parameter Menus Cancel If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below . CANCEL[...]

A-1 Appendix A Programming Reference UCC/EAN-128 UCC/EAN-128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code symbols. UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they [...]

A-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide T able A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128 Standard Code 128 UCC/EAN- 128 Effect and Example Disable Disable No Code 128 symbols can be read. Disable Enable Read only symbols with leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E A FNC1 BCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E FNC1FNC1 ABCD FNC[...]

A-3 Programming Reference AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: ] = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see T able A-2 ) m = Modifier Character (see T able A-3 ) T able A-2. Code Characters Code Character Code T ype A Code 39 C Code 128 E UPC/EAN F Codabar G Code 93 H Code 11 I Int[...]

A-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on T able A-3 . T able A-3. Modifier Characters Code T ype Option V alue Option Code 39 0 No check character or Full ASCII processing. 1 Reader has checked one check character . 3 Reader has checked and stripped check character . 4 Reader [...]

A-5 Programming Reference Code 93 0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0 012345678905 MSI Plessey 0 Single check digit checked. 1 T wo check digits checked. 2 Single check digit verified and stripped before transmission. 3 T wo check digits verified and stripped befo[...]

Index-1 Index A accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 hold at an angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 scan the entire sy[...]

Index-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 security level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 UPC-E/UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 battery box operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 beeper indications[...]

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