Symbol LS1203 Installation and operation manual

Chapter 1 LS1203
Product Reference Guide

LS1203 Product Reference Guide
72E-73953-01
Revision A
January 2006

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Revision History
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Table of Contents
Revision History............................................................................................................. iii
About This Guide
Introduction.................................................................................................................... i
Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... i
Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. ii
Related Documents ....................................................................................................... ii
Service Information........................................................................................................ iii
Symbol Support Center............................................................................................ iii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Setting Up the Scanner ................................................................................................. 1-2
Installing the Interface Cable .................................................................................. 1-2
Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-3
Connecting Power (if required) ............................................................................... 1-3
Configuring the Scanner ......................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2: Scanning
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Beeper Definitions ......................................................................................................... 2-2
LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-3
Scanning ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Decode Zone ................................................................................................................ 2-6
Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5
Scanner Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................... 3-6

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Chapter 4: User Preferences
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-1
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 4-1
User Preferences Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 4-2
User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 4-3
Default Parameters ................................................................................................. 4-3
Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-4
Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-5
Scanning Mode ....................................................................................................... 4-5
Scan Line Width ...................................................................................................... 4-6
Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-7
Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-7
Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-8
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 4-8
FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 4-10
Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-10
Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 5-1
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 5-2
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 5-3
Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 5-3
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................. 5-4
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 5-5
Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 5-6
Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 5-6
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 5-7
Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 5-7
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 5-8
Convert Wedge Data ............................................................................................... 5-8
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 5-9
FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................... 5-9
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................. 5-10
Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 5-10
ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 5-11
Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ................................................................................... 6-1
RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 6-4
RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 6-6
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 6-7
Parity ....................................................................................................................... 6-8
Stop Bit Select ......................................................................................................... 6-8

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Data Bits (ASCII Format) ........................................................................................ 6-9
Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 6-9
Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................... 6-10
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-12
Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-13
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 6-14
Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 6-14
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 6-15
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 6-16
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-16
ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 6-17
Chapter 7: USB Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1
Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-1
USB Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 7-3
USB Host Parameters ................................................................................................... 7-4
USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 7-4
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ..................................................... 7-5
USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 7-7
USB CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................... 7-7
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 7-7
Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7-8
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 7-8
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-9
Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 7-9
Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 7-9
ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 7-10
Chapter 8: Symbologies
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 8-1
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 8-1
Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 8-2
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 8-5
Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E ............................................................................... 8-5
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 8-6
Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 ............................................................................... 8-6
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................ 8-7
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 8-7
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 8-9
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................... 8-9
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................... 8-10
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................. 8-10
UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................... 8-11
UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................... 8-12
UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................... 8-13
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 8-13

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Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 8-14
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 8-14
UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 8-15
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 8-15
Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 8-15
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ................................................................................ 8-16
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 8-16
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 8-17
Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 8-17
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................. 8-17
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 8-18
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 8-18
Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 8-18
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 8-20
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 8-20
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 8-21
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) ........................................................................... 8-21
Buffer Data ........................................................................................................ 8-22
Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................. 8-22
Transmit Buffer .................................................................................................. 8-23
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 8-24
Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 8-24
Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 8-24
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 8-25
Code 11 ................................................................................................................... 8-25
Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 8-26
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 8-27
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 8-27
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 8-28
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 8-28
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 8-28
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 8-29
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 8-30
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 8-30
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 8-31
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 8-31
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 8-31
Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 8-32
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 8-32
Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................... 8-33
Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 8-33
Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 8-33
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 8-34
NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 8-35
MSI ................................................................................................................................ 8-35
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................. 8-35
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 8-36
MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................... 8-37
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 8-38
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 8-38

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RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) ............................................................................... 8-39
Convert RSS to UPC/EAN ...................................................................................... 8-40
Symbology - Specific Security Levels ........................................................................... 8-40
Redundancy Level .................................................................................................. 8-40
Security Level .......................................................................................................... 8-42
Symbology - Intercharacter Gap ................................................................................... 8-44
Chapter 9: 123Scan
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1
Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................... 9-1
123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 9-1
Appendix A: Standard Defaults
Appendix B: Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................ B-1
AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-2
Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-1
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... C-1
UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................... C-1
EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................ C-1
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-2
Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-2
RSS ............................................................................................................................... C-2
RSS ......................................................................................................................... C-2
RSS-14 .................................................................................................................... C-3
Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................... D-1
Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-3
Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

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About This Guide
About This Guide
Introduction
The LS1203 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the LS1203 scanner.
Chapter Descriptions
• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection
information.
• Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the
scanner in triggered and Auto-ScanTM modes.
• Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the scanner,
troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
• Chapter 4, User Preferences includes programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for
the scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.
• Chapter 5, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for Keyboard
Wedge operation.
• Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.
• Chapter 7, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.
• Chapter 8, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes
necessary for selecting these features for the scanner.
• Chapter 9, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code that must be scanned
to communicate with the 123Scan program.
• Appendix A, Standard Defaults provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults.
• Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character
conversions, and keyboard maps.
• Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.
• Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring
specific numeric values.
• Appendix E, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.

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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.
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
-Key names on a keypad.
• bullets (•) indicate:
-Action items
-Lists of alternatives
-Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter
settings.
Related Documents
The LS1203 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-73954-xx) provides general information to help the user get
started with the scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes.
For the latest versions of the LS1203 Quick Reference Guide and the LS1203 Product Reference Guide go to:
http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
*Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option
*Indicates Default

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Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region (see below for
contact information). Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code
symbols at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk
you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is 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.
Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping
container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping
container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.
Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center
in:
Country/Region Address Telephone
United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350
Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
5180 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9
1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada)
905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)
United Kingdom Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)
Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
(Singapore Branch)
230 Victoria Street #12-06/10
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia
Austria/Österreich Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Outside Austria)
Denmark/Danmark Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

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Europe/Mid-East
Distributor
Operations
Contact your local distributor or call +44 118
945 7360
Finland/Suomi Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)
France Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)
Germany/
Deutschland Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)
Italy/Italia Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)
Latin America
Sales Support 2730 University Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States) [phone] (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)
Mexico/México Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No
88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)
Netherlands/Neder
land Symbol Technologies Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)
Norway/Norge Symbol’s registered and mailing
address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping
address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
[phone]
Country/Region Address Telephone

About This Guide v
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for
service.
For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)
Spain/España Symbol Technologies S.L.
Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)
Fax: [phone]
Sweden/Sverige “Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden
Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden
Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:
[email protected]
Country/Region Address Telephone

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in
a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used in triggered mode or Auto-ScanTM mode, the scanner ensures
comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Figure 1-1 LS1203 Scanner
This scanner supports the following interfaces:
• Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface
supports the following international keyboards (for Windows®environment): North America, German,
French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the
scanner with the host.
• USB connection to a host. The 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®environment): North America,
German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and
Japanese.
NOTE The scanner does not support PDF417 bar codes and its variants.

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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 iii. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the
approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be return for servicing.
Setting Up the Scanner
Installing the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable:
1. Insert the interface cable’s modular connector clip into the cable interface port on the bottom of the
scanner handle. (See Figure 1-2.).
2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host. (See the specific host chapter for information on
host connections.)
Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable
Interface cable
modular connector
To host
Cable
interface
port
Interface cable
modular connector
clip
Interface cable
strain relief