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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
4-3
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Code 39 Buffering
Hi/lo beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit
an empty buffer.
Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data.
Host Specific
USB only
4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan
again.
Scanner gives a power-up
beep after scanning a USB
Device Type.
Communication with the bus must be established before the scanner can
operate at the highest power level.
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