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Zebra DS457 Series User Manual

Zebra DS457 Series
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DS457-XX20004ZZWW
FIXED MOUNT IMAGER
INTEGRATION GUIDE

Table of Contents

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Zebra DS457 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ConnectivityUSB, RS-232
Decode Capability1D, 2D, PDF417, Postal Codes
Scan RateUp to 60 scans per second
Supported Barcode TypesUPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Postal Codes
Storage Temperature-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Humidity5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Consumption2.5 W (typical)

Summary

About This Guide

Introduction

Provides general instructions for mounting, setting up, and programming the DS457 fixed mount imager.

Configurations

Lists the available configurations for the DS457-XX20004ZZWW imager.

Chapter Descriptions

Details the topics covered in each chapter of the guide.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Overview

Provides an overview of the DS457 imager, including applications and a theory of operation.

DS457 Features

Lists key features and capabilities of the DS457 imager.

Theory of Operation

Describes how the DS457 captures and processes images.

Block Diagram

Illustrates the functional relationship of DS457 components.

Chapter 2 Installation

Overview

Introduces information on unpacking, mounting, and installing the imager.

Unpacking

Instructions for removing and inspecting the DS457 from its packaging.

Mounting

Details on how to physically mount the DS457 imager.

Connecting the DS457

Guides on connecting the DS457 to host systems via USB or serial.

Chapter 3 Imaging

Overview

Provides information on aiming, illumination, data capture, beeper and LED feedback, symbologies, and modes.

Imaging System

Covers the aiming pattern and aiming error of the imager.

Aiming Control

Explains how to control the aiming subsystem during image capture.

Illumination System

Describes the red LEDs and drive system for image capture illumination.

Capturing Data

Details how to position and scan bar codes using the imager's aiming pattern.

Chapter 4 Specifications

Electrical Interface

Details the pin functions for USB and Serial electrical interfaces.

Dimension Drawings

Provides mechanical dimensions of the DS457 imager.

DS457 Imager Technical Specifications

Lists performance, user environment, and operating specifications.

Decode Zones

Shows decode zones and distances for different bar code types.

Chapter 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Overview

Introduces information on maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

Maintenance

Provides instructions for cleaning the imager housing and exit window.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems like no power or inability to read bar codes.

Chapter 6 User Preferences

Introduction

Describes user preference features and provides programming bar codes.

Host Selection

Describes how to select the host interface for the imager.

Changing Default Values

Explains methods for modifying imager parameter values.

Parameter Scanning

Details how to enable or disable parameter scanning.

Chapter 7 Imager Preferences

Introduction

Describes imager preference features and provides programming bar codes.

Scanning Sequence Examples

Provides examples of scanning one or multiple bar codes to set parameters.

Imager Preferences Parameter Defaults

Lists default values for imager preference parameters.

Operational Modes

Describes the Decode, Snapshot, Snapshot with Viewfinder, and Video modes.

Chapter 8 SSI Interface

Introduction

Describes system requirements for the Simple Serial Interface (SSI) for host communication.

Communications

Details all communication between the imager and host over hardware interface lines using SSI.

SSI Transactions

Describes general data transactions and ACK/NAK handshaking.

Transfer of Decode Data

Controls how decode data is sent to the host in DECODE_DATA packets or raw ASCII.

Chapter 9 Serial Interface

Introduction

Describes how to set up the imager with a serial host via the serial interface.

Serial Parameter Defaults

Lists the defaults for serial host parameters.

Serial Host Parameters

Details terminal-specific serial defaults for various host types.

Serial Host Types

Provides options to select a serial host interface for the imager.

Chapter 10 USB Interface

Introduction

Introduces setting up the imager with a USB host.

USB Parameter Defaults

Lists default parameters for USB host configurations.

USB Host Parameters

Covers parameters related to USB host connections.

USB Device Type

Guides on selecting the USB device type, including country keyboard.

Chapter 11 OCR Programming

Introduction

Describes how to set up the imager for OCR programming.

OCR Parameter Defaults

Lists the default values for various OCR parameters.

Enable/Disable OCR-A

Provides bar codes to enable or disable OCR-A font decoding.

OCR-A Variant

Allows selection of OCR-A variants for optimized performance and accuracy.

Chapter 12 Symbologies

Introduction

Describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selection.

Symbology Parameter Defaults

Lists the default values for all supported symbologies.

Enable/Disable All Code Types

Allows enabling or disabling all symbologies simultaneously.

UPC/EAN

Covers parameters for UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8/JAN-8, EAN-13/JAN-13, and Bookland EAN.

Chapter 13 Driver’s License Set Up (DS457-DL)

Introduction

Explains how to program the DS457-DL imager for parsing driver's license data.

Driver's License Parsing

Details enabling driver's license parsing on the imager.

Parsing Driver's License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing)

Guides on programming parsing rules for driver's license data fields.

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes

Lists bar codes for extracting specific data fields from driver's licenses.

Chapter 14 123Scan and Software Tools

Introduction

Briefly describes Zebra software tools for customizing scanner operation.

123Scan

Introduces 123Scan as a tool for simplifying scanner setup and configuration.

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos

Lists available software tools for scanner programming and development.

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Explains how to customize data before transmission using ADF rules.

Appendix A Standard Default Parameters

Default Parameters

Provides a table of default parameters for user preferences, hosts, and symbologies.

User Preferences Defaults

Lists default values for user preference parameters.

Miscellaneous Parameters Defaults

Lists default values for miscellaneous parameters.

Imager Preferences Defaults

Lists default values for imager preference parameters.

Appendix B Country Codes

Introduction

Provides instructions for programming the keyboard to interface with a USB host.

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Guides on selecting the appropriate keyboard type for USB host connection.

Appendix C Country Code Pages

Introduction

Provides bar codes for selecting code pages for country keyboard types.

Country Code Page Defaults

Lists the default code pages for each country keyboard.

Appendix D CJK Decode Control

Introduction

Describes control parameters for CJK bar code decode via USB HID Keyboard.

CJK Control Parameters

Covers parameters for Unicode output and CJK output methods.

Unicode Output Control

Selects options for Unicode output for CJK bar codes.

CJK Output Method to Windows Host

Selects options for CJK output to a Windows host.

Appendix E Programming Reference

Code Identifiers

Lists AIM Code Identifiers, including flag and code characters.

AIM Code Identifiers

Details Symbol Code Characters and AIM Code Characters for various code types.

Appendix F Sample Bar Codes

Code 39

Provides a sample bar code for Code 39.

UPC/EAN

Provides sample bar codes for UPC-A and EAN-13.

Appendix G Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes

Provides bar codes for specific numeric values required by parameters.

Appendix H ASCII Character Sets

Table H-1 ASCII Value Table

Provides ASCII values, Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Characters, and Keystrokes.

Table H-2 ALT Key Standard Default Tables

Lists standard default tables for ALT keys.

Table H-3 USB GUI Key Character Set

Details keystrokes for USB GUI keys on different operating systems.

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