Page 1
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
Page 3
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 72E-139232-03 Revision A January 2012...
Page 4
Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Motorola Solutions, Inc. One Motorola Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.motorolasolutions.com. Warranty For the complete Motorola Solutions hardware product warranty statement, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty.
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 02/2011 Initial release. -02 Rev A 04/2011 Added GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level. -03 Rev A 1/2012 Rev. B Software additions: •...
Table of Contents Warranty ........................iii Revision History ......................iv About This Guide Introduction ........................xv Configurations........................ xv Chapter Descriptions ..................... xvi Notational Conventions....................xvii Related Documents ....................... xviii Scanner SDK and Other Software Tools ..............2-xviii Service Information ......................xix Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................
Page 8
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning with the Stand ................... 2-7 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ................. 2-8 Aiming ........................2-8 Decode Ranges ......................2-10 Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications Introduction ........................3-1 Maintenance ......................... 3-1 General Scanner Maintenance ................3-1 Healthcare Scanner Maintenance ................
Page 10
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Quick Keypad Emulation ................... 5-18 IBM Specification Version ..................5-19 ASCII Character Set for USB ..................5-20 Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface Introduction ........................6-1 Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................. 6-2 RS-232 Parameter Defaults ..................6-3 RS-232 Host Parameters ....................
Page 11
Table of Contents Caps Lock Override ....................8-9 Convert Wedge Case ....................8-10 Function Key Mapping .................... 8-10 FN1 Substitution ..................... 8-11 Send Make and Break .................... 8-11 Keyboard Maps ....................... 8-12 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ..............8-13 Chapter 9: Symbologies Introduction ........................
Page 12
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................. 9-32 Code 32 Prefix ......................9-32 Set Lengths for Code 39 ..................9-33 Code 39 Check Digit Verification ................9-34 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................9-34 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ................
Page 13
Table of Contents Inverse 1D ........................9-62 Postal Codes ........................ 9-63 US Postnet ......................9-63 US Planet ........................ 9-63 Transmit US Postal Check Digit ................9-64 UK Postal ........................ 9-64 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ................9-65 Japan Postal ......................9-65 Australia Post ......................
Page 14
Communication with 123Scan2 ..................10-1 123Scan2 Requirements ....................10-1 Chapter 11: Advanced Data Formatting Introduction ........................11-1 Chapter 12: Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) Introduction ........................12-1 Driver’s License Parsing ....................12-2 Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ....12-3 Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ........
Page 15
Table of Contents xiii Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...................... D-1 Cancel ........................... D-2 Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Index Glossary Tell us what you think...
Page 16
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
About This Guide Introduction The DS4208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS4208 digital scanner. Configurations This guide includes the following DS4208 digital scanner configurations: • DS4208-SR00001WR DS4208 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white •...
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.
About This Guide xvii Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents • Dialog box, window and screen names • Drop-down list and list box names •...
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Related Documents • DS4208 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-139230-xx: Provides general information for getting started with the DS4208 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions. • Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-69680-xx: Provides information on ADF, a means of customizing data before transmission to a host.
Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by the Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
Page 22
DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The DS4208 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner’s gooseneck Intellistand seamlessly accommodates both counter-top and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
1 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Interfaces The DS4208 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows®...
IMPORTANT Insert the cable into the cable interface port until an audible click sounds. When connecting the DS4208 using a USB cable, a shielded connector cable is required (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR). If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, use the shielded connector cable.
1 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Removing the Interface Cable Press the cable’s modular connector clip through the access slot in the digital scanner’s base. Removing the Cable Figure 1-3 Carefully slide out the cable. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.
Getting Started 1 - 5 Accessories The digital scanner ships with the DS4208 Quick Start Guide. The following required accessories must be ordered: • Interface cable for the appropriate interface. • Shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR) when connecting via USB. Refer to Solution Builder for guidance about cables.
Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. Scan window Beeper Trigger Parts Figure 2-1...
2 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.
Page 31
Scanning 2 - 3 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication 3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full. High/low/high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased. Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data. Macro PDF 2 low beeps MPDF sequence buffered.
2 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning. Standard LED Definitions Table 2-2...
Scanning 2 - 5 Scanning The digital scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand. In this mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view. When the digital scanner is not used for a user-definable period of time, it enters a low power mode in which the LEDs are turned off or blinked illuminated at a low duty cycle until the digital scanner detects an image change (e.g.
2 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Tighten the wing nut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base. NOTE Before tightening the wing nut under the base, ensure that the flat areas at the bottom of the flexible gooseneck fit securely in the grooves in the base.
Scanning 2 - 7 Scanning with the Stand When the digital scanner is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand it operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view. To operate the scanner in the stand: Ensure the scanner is properly connected to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).
2 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Pick up the digital scanner. Press and release the trigger. The aim pattern displays. Ensure the bar code is centered in the aiming pattern. See Aiming below.
Page 37
Scanning 2 - 9 The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top examples in Figure 2-7 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded. Acceptable Aiming Figure 2-7 Incorrect Aiming Figure 2-8...
2 - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Ranges DS4208-SR (Standard Range)/DS4208-DL (Driver’s License)/DS4208-HC (Healthcare) Decode Ranges Table 2-3 Typical Working Ranges Bar Code Type Symbol Density Near Code 39 5.0 mil 0.2 in / 0.5 cm 6.8 in / 17.3 cm 80% UPCA 10.0 mil...
Page 39
Scanning 2 - 11 DS4208-HD (High Definition) Decode Ranges (Continued) Table 2-4 Typical Working Ranges Bar Code Type Symbol Density Near Data Matrix 5.0 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 2.8 in / 7.1 cm 7.5 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 3.9 in / 9.9 cm...
In addition to the cleaning requirements above, healthcare configurations of the scanner (DS4208-HC) may require additional maintenance. Healthcare Scanner Maintenance The DS4208-HC design allows safe cleansing of the product plastics with a variety of cleaning products and disinfectants. If required, wipe the digital scanner with the following list of approved cleansers: •...
Monthly 'Deep Cleaning' Maintenance Keep your Motorola scanner in good working order with a regular comprehensive cleaning routine to remove the natural build-up of dirt that occurs with everyday use on connectors and the scanner exit window as well as, the main surfaces of the device.
Page 43
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Spray compressed air in the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) away from the surface. When using compressed air, always wear eye protection; do not point nozzle at yourself or CAUTION others;...
3 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The aiming pattern does not appear No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power when pressing the trigger.
Page 45
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner decodes bar code, Digital scanner is not programmed for Scan the appropriate host type but does not transmit the data to the the correct host type.
Page 46
3 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner emits Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page low/high/low/high beeps during 4-4. programming. Out of memory for ADF rules.
3 - 7 Report Software Version Bar Code When contacting Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, a support representative may ask you to scan the bar code below to determine the version of software installed in the digital scanner. Report Software Version...
3 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 6.7 in. H x 3.7 in. L x 2.7 in. W (17 cm H x 9.3 cm L x 6.8 cm W) Weight (without cable) 6.1 oz.
Page 49
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 9 Technical Specifications (Continued) Table 3-2 Item Description Minimum Resolution Standard Configuration Code 39 4 mil UPC 60% 5 mil PDF417 5 mil Data Matrix 7.5 mil High Definition Configuration Code 39 3 mil UPC 60% 5 mil PDF417...
Interface cable modular connector Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1 The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the DS4208 digital scanner and are for reference only. DS4208 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Table 3-3 RS-232 Keyboard Wedge...
Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscella- neous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see...
4 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-6.
Page 55
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 4-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Decode Session Timeout 9.9 Sec 4-14 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 0.5 Sec 4-14 Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 0.2 Sec 4-15 Fuzzy 1D Processing...
4 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide User Preferences Set Default Parameter You can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the digital scanner to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5 Parameter Bar Code Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning.
4 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes. (03h) Low Tone (02h) Medium Tone (01h) High Tone (00h) Medium to High Tone (2-tone)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7 Beeper Volume Parameter # 8Ch To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (02h) Medium Volume (01h) High Volume (00h) Beeper Duration Parameter # F1h 74h To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes.
4 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Suppress Power-up Beeps Parameter # F1h D1h Select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps. Do Not Suppress Power-up Beeps (00h) Suppress Power-up Beeps (01h) Low Power Mode Parameter # 80h This parameter determines whether or not the digital scanner enters low power mode after a decode attempt.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9 Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 92h NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled. This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering low power mode. The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11 Hand-Held Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner: • Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.
4 - 12 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the LED aiming dot. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner: •...
Continuous Bar Code Read Parameter # F1h 89h Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed. NOTE Motorola strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-12 with this feature. Disabling Picklist Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the engine's field of view.
4 - 14 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Session Timeout Parameter # 88h 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. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15 Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols Parameter # 90h Use this option in presentation mode or Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the scanner is inactive between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The default is 0.2 seconds.
4 - 16 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # F1h 19h Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: • Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images •...
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17 Mobile Phone/Display Mode Parameter # F1h CCh This mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Enable this in hand-held, hands-free (presentation), or both modes, or disable this. NOTE If you enable this mode, for best performance also enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern on page...
4 - 18 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide PDF Prioritization Parameter # F1h CFh Enable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128 of 8 to 25 characters length) by the value specified PDF Prioritization Timeout. During that time the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a US driver's license), and if successful reports this only.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19 Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F0h 32h Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
4 - 20 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F1h 4Eh Select Enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a PDF bar code.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 21 Presentation Mode Field of View Parameter # F1h 61h In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern ( Full Field of View To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern in order to speed search time, select Small Field of View...
4 - 22 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decoding Illumination (Hand-held Mode only) Parameter # F0h 2Ah Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23 Low Light Scene Detection Parameter # F2h 2Ah This parameter allows the scanner to be able to detect motion in dim to dark illumination environments when in presentation mode. • No Low Light Scene Detection: The scanner attempts to detect motion as best it can with the aim dot and Illumination turned off when the scanner is idle.
4 - 24 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) Parameter # F2h 5Ah Less Motion Tolerance provides optimal decoding performance on both 1D and 2D bar codes. To increase motion tolerance and speed decoding when scanning a series of 1D bar codes in rapid progression, scan More Motion Tolerance.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25 Multicode Mode Parameter # F1h A5h Enable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes to decode upon one trigger event based on the programmed multicode expression. The digital scanner reports a successful decode and provides user indication only if it decodes all bar codes indicated by the multicode expression, otherwise the decode fails.
4 - 26 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Multicode Expression Syntax: [n] [Element 1]; [Element 2 ]; ... [Element n]; Where n is the number of elements in the overall expression. The multicode expression describes the bar code(s) that the digital scanner can expect to find in an image. Each element represents one bar code in the digital scanner's field of view.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 27 • When defining regions: • Defining a region much larger than the bar code improves tolerance to scan distance and angle, but can cause a decode of a nearby bar code instead of the target bar code. Therefore, for best performance define larger regions when only a few bar codes are in view and those in view are widely separated.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 29 Example 2b Figure 4-2, if the bottom PDF417 bar code must transmit first, reverse the sequence of the two bar codes: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 2 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ; To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is: [MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ;...
Page 82
4 - 30 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is: 0x03 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x32 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0xF0 0x24 0x52 0x04 0x46 0x00...
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 31 Multicode Mode Concatenation Parameter # F1h CDh Enable this parameter to transmit multiple decoded bar codes, as specified by the Multicode Expression, as one bar code. Use the Multicode Concatenation Symbology parameter to specify how the concatenated bar codes transmit.
4 - 32 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Multicode Concatenation Symbology Parameter # F1h D2h Use this parameter to specify how to transmit the concatenated bar codes decoded as specified by the Multicode Expression. Multicode Mode Concatenation must be enabled to use this option.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 33 • Try programming a simple expression to ensure the syntax is correct. See Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions. • Review Notes on page 4-26 for additional hints. Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding Use the following suggestions if encountering problems using multicode mode: •...
4 - 34 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 35 Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h S1 = 62h S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h S1 = 68h S2 = 6Ah Default Value = 7013 <CR> <LF> You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing.
4 - 36 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix...
4 - 38 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter # 5Eh Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the Decode Session Timeout expires.
Chapter 5 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Figure 5-1 NOTE When connecting via USB use the shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR). Refer to Solution Builder for guidance about cables. If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, the shielded connector cable must be used. The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: •...
USB Interface 5 - 3 To set up the digital scanner: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
Page 94
5 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Interface Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Page Parameter Default Number Emulate Keypad Disable 5-13 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Disable 5-13 USB FN1 Substitution Disable 5-14 Function Key Mapping Disable...
USB Interface 5 - 5 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. NOTE Before selecting USB CDC Host (page 5-6), install the CDC INF file on the host to ensure the scanner does not stall during power up (due to a failure to enumerate USB).
5 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Device Type (continued) Simple COM Port Emulation USB CDC Host Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking.
USB Interface 5 - 7 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
Page 98
5 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued) French Belgian Windows Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
USB Interface 5 - 9 USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec)
5 - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Simulated Caps Lock Enable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion occurs regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state. Note that this only applies to alpha characters.
USB Interface 5 - 11 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
5 - 12 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Ignore Beep Directive This applies only to IBM handheld, IBM tabletop, and OPOS devices. Scan one of the following bar codes to honor or ignore a beep directive. All directives are still acknowledged as if they were processed.
USB Interface 5 - 13 Emulate Keypad Enable this to send all characters as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”. Disable Keypad Emulation Enable Keypad Emulation Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero.
5 - 14 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to replace any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a user-selected Key Category and value (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 4-37 set the Key Category and Key Value).
USB Interface 5 - 15 Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case USB Static CDC When disabled, each device connected consumes another COM port (first device = COM1, second device = COM2, third device = COM3, etc.) When enabled, each device connects to the same COM port.
5 - 16 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Transmission Speed Parameters Use the following parameters to speed USB data transmission: • USB Polling Interval - When using more current USB systems, use this parameter to set a lower interval in order to increase data transmission speed.
5 - 18 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Fast HID Keyboard This option transmits USB HID keyboard data at a faster rate. NOTE Quick Emulation overrides Fast HID. Enable Disable Quick Keypad Emulation This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation Device and if Emulate Keypad is enabled. This parameter enables a quicker method of keypad emulation where ASCII sequences are only sent for ASCII characters not found on the keyboard.
USB Interface 5 - 19 IBM Specification Version The IBM USB interface specification version selected defines how code types are reported over the IBM USB interface. Original Specification Version 2.2...
5 - 20 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C...
Page 111
USB Interface 5 - 21 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6 1031 CTRL - 1032 Space...
Page 115
USB Interface 5 - 25 USB ALT Key Character Set Table 5-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I...
Page 116
5 - 26 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set Table 5-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5...
Page 117
USB Interface 5 - 27 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 5-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090...
Page 118
5 - 28 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB F Key Character Set Table 5-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021...
Page 119
USB Interface 5 - 29 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 5-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For NOTE system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Solutions Support for more information. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
6 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer. Serial port connector to host Interface cable Power supply cable RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 6-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
2 Sec 6-15 RTS Line State Low RTS 6-16 Beep on <BEL> Disable 6-16 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 6-18 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 6-18 Note: The DS4208 supports one stop bit only.
6 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omron, or Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE-LP/LG bar code readers) sets the defaults listed in Table 6-2.
Page 125
RS-232 Interface 6 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omron, or Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE-LP/LG bar code readers) enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3.
6 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500 Omron Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits,...
Page 127
RS-232 Interface 6 - 7 RS-232 Host Types (continued) OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 CUTE The CUTE host disables all parameter scanning, including Set Defaults. If you inadvertently select CUTE, scan Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning (01h) on page 4-5, then change the host selection.
6 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.
6 - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 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. Select the number of stop bits (one or two) based on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 11 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors Do Not Check For Received Errors Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking...
Page 132
6 - 12 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (continued) • None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking. • Standard RTS/CTS: Scan this bar code to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. • RTS/CTS Option 1: If you select RTS/CTS Option 1, the digital scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 13 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options. If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence. •...
Page 134
6 - 14 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (continued) None ACK/NAK ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF...
RS-232 Interface 6 - 15 Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
6 - 16 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...
6 - 18 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Nixdorf Beep/LED Options If you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission...
RS-232 Interface 6 - 19 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 You can assign the values in Table 6-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1000 1001 1002...
Page 140
6 - 20 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 &...
Chapter 7 IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values. Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Feature/Option Indicates default NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen.
7 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface. Interface cable Host port connector IBM Direct Connection Figure 7-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
IBM 468X / 469X Interface 7 - 3 IBM Parameter Defaults Table 7-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
7 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the digital scanner. None Selected...
IBM 468X / 469X Interface 7 - 5 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Ignore Beep Directive Scan one of the following bar codes to honor or ignore a beep directive made over the IBM RS-485 bus.
7 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Ignore Configuration Directive Scan one of the following bar codes to honor or ignore a code type enable/disable directive made over the IBM RS-485 bus. All directives are still acknowledged to the IBM RS-485 host as if they were processed.
Chapter 8 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes.
8 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN connector Keyboard Female DIN connector connector Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable Figure 8-1 To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 8-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 8-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...
8 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM AT Notebook...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 8-8. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
Page 156
8 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character.
8 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Intra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well. Enable...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 9 Simulated Caps Lock Enable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion occurs regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state. Note that this only applies to alpha characters.
8 - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 8-2 on page 8-13).
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 11 FN1 Substitution Enable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see Substitution Values on page 4-37). Enable Disable Send Make and Break Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key. Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only NOTE Windows-based systems must use Send Make and Break Scan Codes.
8 - 12 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps Refer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 4-35. 7006 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan +B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
Page 164
8 - 14 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 8-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028...
Page 166
8 - 16 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 8-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093...
Page 167
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 8-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping on...
Page 168
8 - 18 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078...
Page 169
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 19 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-4 GUI Keys Keystrokes 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G...
Page 170
8 - 20 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 8-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020...
Page 171
Keyboard Wedge Interface 8 - 21 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 8-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set Table 8-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke...
Page 172
8 - 22 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 8-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow...
Chapter 9 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner powers down.
9 - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 9-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide.
Page 175
Symbologies 9 - 3 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 9-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 9-21 Convert UPC-E to A Disable 9-22 Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 9-22 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 9-23 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 9-23 Coupon Report...
Page 176
9 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 9-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 11 Code 11 Disable 9-40 Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh Length Within 9-40 Range: 4 to 55...
9 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Disable All Code Types To disable all symbologies, scan the bar code below. This is useful when enabling only a few code types. Disable All Code Types...
9 - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.
9 - 12 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If Bookland EAN is enabled, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The digital scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.
Symbologies 9 - 13 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the digital scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
9 - 16 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 9-13, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.
Symbologies 9 - 17 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format Parameter # F1h A0h Select an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with Supplementals with Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-34 set to AIM Code ID Character • - transmit UPC/EAN with supplementals with separate AIM IDs but one transmission, i.e.: Separate ]E<0 or 4><data>]E<1 or 2>[supplemental data] •...
9 - 18 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Parameter # 28h The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Symbologies 9 - 19 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Parameter # 2Ah The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
9 - 20 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Symbologies 9 - 21 UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
9 - 22 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Symbologies 9 - 23 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h Enable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is. Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend (01h) Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend (00h)
9 - 24 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Coupon Report Parameter # F1h DAh Traditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128. A new coupon symbol is composed of a single Databar Expanded bar code. The new coupon format offers more options for purchase values (up to $999.99) and supports complex discount offers such as a second purchase...
9 - 26 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 (01h) Disable Code 128 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
Symbologies 9 - 27 Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range *Code 128 - Any Length Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
9 - 28 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.
Symbologies 9 - 29 ISBT Concatenation Parameter # F1h 41h Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types: • If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation, the digital scanner does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes it encounters. • If you select Enable ISBT Concatenation, there must be two ISBT codes in order for the digital scanner to decode and perform concatenation.
9 - 30 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Check ISBT Table Parameter # F1h 42h The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in pairs. If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable, enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs found in this table.
9 - 32 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
Symbologies 9 - 33 Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
9 - 34 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Symbologies 9 - 35 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Parameter # 11h Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Full ASCII (01h) Disable Code 39 Full ASCII...
9 - 36 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 39 Buffering Parameter # 71h This feature allows the digital scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. Scanning Buffer Code 39 (Enable) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission.
Symbologies 9 - 37 Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character. • The digital scanner issues a short high/low/high beep. •...
9 - 38 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 09h To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (01h) Disable Code 93 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
Symbologies 9 - 39 Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...
9 - 40 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 11 Code 11 Parameter # 0Ah To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (01h) Disable Code 11 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
Page 213
Symbologies 9 - 41 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...
9 - 42 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code.
Symbologies 9 - 43 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
9 - 44 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 217
Symbologies 9 - 45 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length...
9 - 46 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
Symbologies 9 - 47 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter # 52h Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
9 - 48 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 221
Symbologies 9 - 49 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length...
9 - 50 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 07h To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (01h) Disable Codabar (00h) Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
Page 223
Symbologies 9 - 51 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...
9 - 52 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide CLSI Editing Parameter # 36h Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
Symbologies 9 - 53 Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection Parameter # F2h 57h Select whether to detect upper case or lower case Codabar start/stop characters. Upper Case (00h) Lower Case (01h)
9 - 54 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0Bh To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (01h) Disable MSI (00h) Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
Page 227
Symbologies 9 - 55 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
9 - 56 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Symbologies 9 - 57 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 33h Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 (00h) MOD 10/MOD 10 (01h)
9 - 58 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter # F1h 6Ah To enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Matrix 2 of 5...
Symbologies 9 - 59 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = F1h 6Bh, L2 = F1h 6Ch The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
9 - 60 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # F1h 6Eh The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the Matrix 2 of 5 check digit.
Symbologies 9 - 61 Korean 3 of 5 Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 Parameter # F1h 45h To enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE The length for Korean 3 of 5 is fixed at 6. Enable Korean 3 of 5 (01h) Disable Korean 3 of 5...
9 - 62 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Inverse 1D Parameter # F1h 4Ah This parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular 1D bar codes only. Regular Only • - the digital scanner decodes inverse 1D bar codes only.
Symbologies 9 - 63 Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Planet (01h) Disable US Planet...
9 - 64 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US Planet, with or without the check digit. Transmit US Postal Check Digit...
Symbologies 9 - 65 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit. Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (00h) Japan Postal Parameter # F0h 22h To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
9 - 66 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Australia Post Parameter # F0h 23h To enable or disable Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Australia Post (01h) Disable Australia Post (00h)
Symbologies 9 - 67 Australia Post Format Parameter # F1h CEh To select one of the following formats for Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below: • (or Smart mode) - Attempt to decode the Customer Information Field using the N and C Autodiscriminate Encoding Tables.
Symbologies 9 - 69 UPU FICS Postal Parameter # F1h 63h To enable or disable UPU FICS Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPU FICS Postal (01h) Disable UPU FICS Postal (00h)
9 - 72 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level Parameter # F1h D8h The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for GS1 DataBar Limited bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness. Increasing the level of security may result in reduced aggressiveness in scanning, so only choose the level of security necessary.
9 - 74 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h 8Dh This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from DataBar and DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.
Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. NOTE Enable CC-C is the default for the healthcare configuration (DS4208-HC) of the DS4208 digital scanner. Enable CC-C (01h)
Parameter # F0h 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. NOTE Single Beep After Both are Decoded is the default for the healthcare configuration (DS4208-HC) of the DS4208 digital scanner.
Symbologies 9 - 79 Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128. AIM Code ID Character (01h) on page 4-34 must be enabled for this parameter to work. Enable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911...
- the digital scanner decodes inverse Data Matrix bar codes only. Inverse Only • - the digital scanner decodes both regular and inverse Data Matrix bar codes. Inverse Autodetect NOTE Inverse Autodetect is the default for the healthcare configuration (DS4208-HC) of the DS4208 digital scanner. Regular (00h) Inverse Only...
Symbologies 9 - 81 Maxicode Parameter # F0h 26h To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Maxicode (01h) Disable Maxicode (00h) QR Code Parameter # F0h25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable QR Code (01h) Disable QR Code...
9 - 82 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the digital scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only.
9 - 84 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the digital scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
9 - 86 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include UPC/EAN and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Symbologies 9 - 87 Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h 7Dh The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the digital scanner from decoding the symbol.
9 - 88 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 Kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 MacroPDF symbols.
Chapter 10 123Scan2 Introduction 123Scan² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup of Motorola scanners. 123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, electronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate a sheet of scannable programming bar codes.
Chapter 11 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use ADF to edit scan data to suit requirements. Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes which program the digital scanner with ADF rules.
Use the formatted data for age verification, credit card application information, and more. This chapter describes how to program the DS4208-DL digital scanner to read and use the data contained in the 2D bar codes on US driver's licenses and AAMVA compliant ID cards.
Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) on page 12-3 for more information. As jurisdictional updates become available, Motorola updates a series of bar codes on the Motorola Web site: http//www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support. These bar codes contain embedded software. Scanning these in conjunction with the bar codes on page 12-4 download jurisdictional software updates to the digital scanner.
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 3 Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) To begin programming a parsing rule: Scan Begin New Driver’s License Parse Rule on page 12-4. Scan any of the field bar codes on the following pages, or...
12 - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes Begin New Driver’s License Parse Rule Save Driver’s License Parse Rule Quit Entering Driver’s License Rule Erase Driver’s License Parse Rules...
Page 269
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 5 Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) The parse fields currently supported begin below. Not all IDs present data in the same format. For example, some IDs may have separate fields for first name, last name, and middle initial, and others may have a single field with the entire name.
Page 270
12 - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Issue Date ID Number (Formatted)
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 7 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes AAMVA Issuer ID Full Name Last Name First Name Middle Name / Initial Name Suffix Name Prefix...
Page 272
12 - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Mailing Address City Mailing Address State Mailing Address Postal Code Home Address Line 1 Home Address Line 2...
Page 273
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 9 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Home Address City Home Address State Home Address Postal Code License ID Number License Class License Restrictions License Endorsements...
Page 274
12 - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Height (Feet and/or Inches) Height (Centimeters) Weight (Pounds) Weight (Kilograms) Eye Color Hair Color License Expiration Date...
Page 275
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 11 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Birth Date Gender License Issue Date License Issue State Social Security Number Permit Class Permit Expiration Date...
Page 276
12 - 12 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Permit ID Number Permit Issue Date Permit Restrictions Permit Endorsements AKA Social Security Name AKA Full Name AKA Last Name AKA First Name...
Page 277
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 13 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) AKA Middle Name / Initial AKA Name Suffix AKA Name Prefix AKA Birth Date Issue Timestamp Number of Duplicates Medical Codes...
Page 278
12 - 14 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Organ Donor Nonresident Customer ID Weight Range Document Discriminator Country Federal Commission Codes...
Page 279
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 15 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Place of Birth Audit Information Inventory Control Race / Ethnicity Std Vehicle Class Std Endorsements Std Restrictions...
Page 280
12 - 16 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Class Description Endorsement Description Restrictions Description Height in Inches Height in Centimeters Parser Version ID Bar Codes Include this field to emit embedded parser software version identification...
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 17 User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1. Set All Defaults Output Gender as M or F Scan this bar code to report the gender as M or F instead of a numeric value.
12 - 18 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Date Format Use these bar codes to select the date format that is displayed. Date fields include the following: • CCYY = 4-digit year (CC=2-digit century [00-99], YY=2-digit year in the century [00-99]) •...
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 19 Date Format (continued) YYMMDD YYDDMM MMDDYY MMYYDD DDMMYY DDYYMM No Separator Scan this bar code immediately following a date format bar code to use no separator character between the date fields. No Separator...
12 - 20 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keystroke to send. Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D...
Page 285
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 21 Control Characters (continued) Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P...
Page 286
12 - 22 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W...
Page 287
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 23 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ]...
12 - 24 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control 6 Send Control - Keyboard Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keyboard characters to send. Send Space Send ! Send “ Send #...
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 39 Parsing Rule Example Scan the following bar codes in sequence to program the digital scanner to extract and transmit first, middle, and last names; mailing address line 1; mailing address line 2; mailing address city; mailing address state;...
Page 304
12 - 40 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parsing Rule Example (continued) Last Name Send Enter Key Mailing Address Line 1 Send Space Mailing Address Line 2 Send Enter Key...
Page 305
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 41 Parsing Rule Example (continued) Mailing Address City Send Space Mailing Address State Send Space Mailing Address Postal Code...
Page 306
12 - 42 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parsing Rule Example (continued) Send Enter Key Birth Date Send Enter Key Save Driver’s Licence Parse Rule...
Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL) 12 - 43 Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example This example creates a parsing rule for parsed data configured to result in the format: Last Name, First Name Begin New Driver’s License Parse Rule Last Name...
Page 308
12 - 44 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Then, in order to limit the full name to 15 characters, create the following ADF rule: Begin New Rule Criterion: Parsed Driver's License Action: Send Next 15 Characters Save Rule For a license belonging to Michael Williams, the parsed data is Williams, Michael and Williams, Micha after...
Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Set Defaults Parameter Bar Code Scanning Enable Beep After Good Decode Enable Beeper Tone Medium Beeper Volume High Beeper Duration F1h 74h Medium...
Page 310
A - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) F1h 19h Auto 4-16 Mobile Phone/Display Mode F1h CCh Enable in Both Hand-Held and...
Page 311
Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number USB Country Keyboard Types North American (Country Codes) USB Keystroke Delay No Delay Simulated Caps Lock Disable 5-10 USB CAPS Lock Override Disable 5-10 USB Ignore Unknown Characters...
Page 312
A - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Beep on <BEL> Disable 6-16 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 6-18 Ignore Unknown Characters...
Page 313
Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Bookland EAN Disable 9-11 Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 9-12 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Ignore 9-14 (2 and 5 digits) User-Programmable Supplementals 9-16 Supplemental 1: F1h 43h...
Page 314
A - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 39 Code 39 Enable 9-31 Trioptic Code 39 Disable 9-31 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian...
Page 315
Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Codabar (NW - 7) Codabar Disable 9-50 Set Lengths for Codabar 18h, 19h Length Within Range: 5 to 55 9-50 CLSI Editing Disable 9-52 NOTIS Editing...
Page 316
A - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Japan Postal F0h 22h Disable 9-65 Australia Post F0h 23h Disable 9-66 Australia Post Format F1h CEh Autodiscriminate...
Page 317
Code 128 Emulation Disable 9-79 Data Matrix F0h 24h Enable 9-80 Data Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Non healthcare configurations Regular 9-80 Healthcare configuration (DS4208-HC) Inverse Autodetect 9-80 Maxicode F0h 26h Disable 9-81 QR Code F0h 25h Enable 9-81 QR Inverse...
Page 318
A - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128, ISBT 128, ISBT 128 Concatenated Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA Code 11 GS1-128 Bookland EAN...
Page 320
B - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type Korean 3 of 5 ISSN EAN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417 Aztec, Aztec Rune Data Matrix QR Code, MicroQR Maxicode US Postnet...
Page 321
Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Code Type...
Page 322
B - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Modifier Characters Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing.
Programming Reference B - 5 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123 UPC/EAN Standard data packet in full EAN format, i.e.
B - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option PDF417, Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 Micro PDF417 symbology specifications. Note: When this option is transmitted,...
Programming Reference B - 7 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option QR Code Model 1 symbol. Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
Page 326
B - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
Sample Bar Codes C - 3 GS1 DataBar-14 NOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar on page 9-70). 7612341562341 PDF417 Data Matrix Maxicode...
C - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide QR Code US Postnet UK Postal...
Page 331
Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Page 332
D - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (continued) Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
Page 333
Appendix E ASCII Character Sets ASCII Value Table Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F 1007 CTRL G 1008...
Page 334
E - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021...
Page 335
ASCII Character Sets E - 3 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
Page 336
E - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087...
Page 337
ASCII Character Sets E - 5 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
Page 338
E - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ALT Key Standard Default Tables Table E-2 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F...
Page 339
ASCII Character Sets E - 7 USB GUI Key Character Set Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056...
Page 340
E - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W...
Page 342
E - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13...
Page 343
ASCII Character Sets E - 11 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
Page 348
..... 9-78 exposure options Motorola Solutions support ....xix...
Page 349
Index - 5 mounting the stand ......2-6 MSI bar codes sample bar codes ......C-1 check digit algorithm .
Page 350
Index - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC-E ....... . . 9-9 UPC-E preamble .
Page 351
Glossary Aperture. 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 one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface.
Page 352
Glossary - 2 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Page 353
Glossary - 3 Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries. COM port.
Page 354
Glossary - 4 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
Page 355
Glossary - 5 group determines which characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces. Only numeric (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded. I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal meanings.
Page 356
Glossary - 6 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide MIL. 1 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
Page 357
Glossary - 7 Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. PING. (Packet Internet Groper) An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by sending out a packet and waiting for a response.
Page 358
Glossary - 8 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol. Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,;...
Page 359
Glossary - 9 Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width. Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
Page 360
Glossary - 10 DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide UDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit.
We’d like to know what you think about this Manual. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to: (631) 627-7184, or mail to: Motorola Solutions, Inc. One Motorola Plaza M/S B-10 Holtsville, NY 11742-1300 Attention:...
Page 364
Holtsville, New York 11742, USA 1-800-927-9626 http://www.motorolasolutions.com MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holding, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.