Motorola DS3508 - User Manual

DS3508 Digital Scanner
Product Reference Guide

Summary

About This Guide

Introduction

Provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS3508 digital scanner.

Configurations

Lists the different configurations of the DS3508 digital scanner included in this guide.

Service Information

Provides contact information and procedures for obtaining technical or systems support for the equipment.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

Overview of the DS3508 scanner's capabilities and design for comfort and ease of use.

Interfaces

Details the supported interface types for the DS3508 digital scanner, including USB, RS-232, and IBM 468X/469X.

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Guides on how to install and secure the interface cable for the digital scanner.

Accessories

Lists required and optional accessories available for purchase for the DS3508 digital scanner.

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

Overview of beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, and decode zone diagrams.

Beeper Definitions

Defines beep sequences and patterns used by the scanner to indicate status during scanning.

LED Definitions

Explains the meaning of the two-color LED indicators used by the scanner to display status.

Scanning

Details how to operate the scanner in hands-free (presentation) and hand-held modes.

Decode Ranges

Provides depth of field specifications for different symbol densities for DS3508-SR/HD/DP models.

Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications

Introduction

Covers scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions.

Maintenance

Details the recommended maintenance procedures for the scanner, focusing on cleaning the scan window.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the digital scanner's operation.

Technical Specifications

Lists the physical and performance characteristics, including dimensions, weight, and symbology support.

Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

Introduction

Explains how to program scanner functions and activate features using programming bar codes.

User Preferences

Details user preference parameters and how to change them using bar codes.

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Covers miscellaneous scanner settings like Code ID characters, prefix/suffix values, and data transmission format.

Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences

Introduction

Describes imaging preference features and programming bar codes for selecting them.

Imaging Preferences

Details various imaging settings including operational modes, illumination, and snapshot parameters.

Image Cropping

Explains how to crop captured images to specific pixel addresses for desired output.

Signature Capture

Covers enabling/disabling signature capture and output file formats for captured signatures.

Chapter 6 USB Interface

Introduction

Describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

Connecting a USB Interface

Provides instructions and diagrams for connecting the scanner to a USB host or hub.

USB Parameter Defaults

Lists the default settings for USB host parameters.

USB Host Parameters

Details USB host parameters, including device type and status handshaking.

Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface

Introduction

Describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, including point-of-sale devices.

Connecting an RS-232 Interface

Provides instructions for directly connecting the digital scanner to a host computer via RS-232.

RS-232 Parameter Defaults

Lists the default settings for RS-232 host parameters.

RS-232 Host Parameters

Details RS-232 host parameters, including terminal-specific settings.

Chapter 8 IBM 468 X; 469 X Interface

Introduction

Describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host system.

Connecting to an IBM 468 X;469 X Host

Provides instructions for connecting the digital scanner directly to the host interface.

IBM Parameter Defaults

Lists the default settings for IBM host parameters.

IBM 468 X;469 X Host Parameters

Details IBM host parameters, specifically the port address configuration.

Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction

Explains setting up a Keyboard Wedge interface, translating bar code data into keystrokes.

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Provides instructions for connecting the keyboard wedge interface using a Y-cable.

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults

Lists the default settings for keyboard wedge host parameters.

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Details keyboard wedge host parameters, including host types and country codes.

Chapter 10 OCR Programming

Introduction

Describes setting up the scanner for OCR programming, including supported font types.

OCR Parameter Defaults

Lists the default settings for OCR parameters like orientation, lines, and security level.

OCR Programming Parameters

Details parameters for enabling/disabling OCR fonts and setting variants.

Chapter 11 Symbologies

Introduction

Describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting them.

Symbology Parameter Defaults

Lists the default settings for various symbologies, allowing parameter changes.

UPC;EAN

Covers settings for UPC/EAN symbologies, including enable/disable and check digit options.

Code 128

Details settings for Code 128 symbology, including enable/disable and length configuration.

Code 39

Covers settings for Code 39 symbology, including enable/disable and trioptic variants.

Chapter 12 123 Scan2

Introduction

Introduces 123Scan², a PC-based software tool for scanner setup and configuration.

Communication with 123 Scan2

Explains how to connect the scanner cradle to a host computer for communication with 123Scan2.

Chapter 13 Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction

Explains Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) for customizing data before host transmission.

Appendix A Standard Default Parameters

User Preferences

Lists default settings for user preferences, including trigger mode and beeper settings.

Miscellaneous Options

Lists default settings for miscellaneous options like transmit code ID and prefix/suffix values.

Imaging Preferences

Lists default settings for imaging preferences, including resolution and image quality.

USB Host Parameters

Lists default settings for USB host parameters like device type and keystroke delay.

RS-232 Host Parameters

Lists default settings for RS-232 host parameters such as baud rate and parity.

IBM 468 X;469 X Host Parameters

Lists default settings for IBM host parameters, primarily port address.

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Lists default settings for keyboard wedge host parameters like host type and country codes.

OCR Programming Parameters

Lists default settings for OCR parameters like orientation and character sets.

Appendix B Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers

Provides a table of code characters and their corresponding code types for programming.

Appendix C Sample Bar Codes

Code 39

Displays a sample bar code for the Code 39 symbology.

UPC;EAN

Displays sample bar codes for UPC-A (100%) symbology.

Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes

Provides bar codes representing numeric values for parameter configuration.

Appendix E ASCII Character Sets

ASCII Value Table

Lists ASCII values, full ASCII Code 39 encode characters, and corresponding keystrokes.

Appendix F Signature Capture Code

Introduction

Explains CapCode as a pattern for signature capture and its identification capabilities.

Code Structure

Details the structure of a CapCode pattern, including start/stop patterns and capture areas.

Glossary

Aperture

The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view.

Bar Code

A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces representing data in machine-readable form.

Check Digit

A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode by matching the resulting number to an arithmetic formula.

Decode

To recognize a bar code symbology and analyze the content of the scanned bar code.

Index

Numerics

Index entries related to numeric values and bar codes within the manual.

Motorola DS3508 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	DS3508
Category	Barcode Reader
Language	English