Motorola DS4208 Product Reference Guide

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Scanning in Hand-Held Mode
Pick up the digital scanner. Press and release the trigger. The aim pattern displays.
1. Ensure the bar code is centered in the aiming pattern. See Aiming below.
2. Press and hold the trigger until either:
a. The digital scanner reads the bar code. The digital scanner beeps, the LED flashes, and the aiming pattern
turns off.
Or
b. The digital scanner does not read the bar code and the aiming pattern turns off.
3. Release the trigger. To read another bar code, repeat steps 1, 2 and 3. Repeat this step as often as required.
Aiming
When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red LED dot which allows positioning the bar code within its field of
view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-10 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a bar
code.
Figure 2-5 Aiming Dot
If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red illumination LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.
To scan a barcode, center the symbol and ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the
illumination LEDs.
Figure 2-6 Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot
1D bar code
2D bar code

Motorola DS4208 Specifications

General

Connectivity	Wired
Sealing	IP43
Voltage	5 VDC ± 10%
Scan Pattern	Omnidirectional
Interface	USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge
Decode Capability	1D
Drop Specification	Withstands multiple 6 ft. (1.8 m) drops to concrete
Operating Temperature	32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Lighting	Tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions
Power Consumption	2.5 W (typical)
Current	500 mA
Cable Length	6 ft (1.8 m)