Zebra LS2208 Reference Guide

Chapter 14 Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Scan
data can be edited to suit your particular requirements.
Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 14-6, or by installing the 123Scan
2
utility (see Chapter 11, 123Scan2) which allows programming the scanner with ADF rules.
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions
ADF uses rules customize data. These rules perform detailed actions when the data meets certain criteria. One
rule may consist of single or multiple criteria applied to single or multiple actions.
For instance, a data formatting rule could be:
Criteria: When scan data is Code 39, length 12, and data at the start position is
the string “129”,
Actions: pad all sends with zeros to length 8,
send all data up to X,
send a space.
Scanning a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 transmits the following: 00001299<space>. If you scan a Code 39
bar code of 1299X15598, this rule is ignored because the bar code doesn’t meet the length criteria.
The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.
NOTE If using the Wand interface with the scanner, you can not use ADF rules to format data unless you enable
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 on page 9-7.

Zebra LS2208 Specifications

General

Scan Technology	Laser
Connectivity	Wired
Scan Pattern	Single line
Drop Specification	Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.5 m drops to concrete
Scanner Type	Handheld
Scan Rate	100 scans per second
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Interface Options	USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge
Decode Capability	1D barcodes
Dimensions	15.2 cm H x 6.3 cm W x 8.4 cm D
Weight	146 g
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Resolution	5 mil
Supported Barcodes	UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, GS1 DataBar
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C