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Scanning
Beeper Definitions
The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences and
patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and
while programming the scanner.
Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
3 short high beeps Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper
is enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned
symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is
not properly configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error.
Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence
performed.
Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned,
wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming
sequence; remain in program mode.
Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using
bar code keypad.
Hi/lo/hi/lo beep Successful program exit with change in the
parameter setting.
Low/hi/low/hi beep Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set
Default Parameter on page 4-5.
Code 39 Buffering
Hi/lo beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
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