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ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by any product, circuit, or application described herein. All software, including firmware, furnished to copy a licensed program in whole ... material in this publication may not be reproduced or used in part. Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are registered in writing from Motorola. One Motorola Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility Patents This product is covered by the user without permission in the US Patent & Trademark Office. No part...
ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by any product, circuit, or application described herein. All software, including firmware, furnished to copy a licensed program in whole ... material in this publication may not be reproduced or used in part. Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are registered in writing from Motorola. One Motorola Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility Patents This product is covered by the user without permission in the US Patent & Trademark Office. No part...
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... Chapter Descriptions ...xv Notational Conventions xvi Related Documents ...xvii Service Information...xvii Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ...1-1 Supported Interfaces ...1-2 Unpacking ...1-2 Setting Up the Digital Scanner 1-3 Standard Model ...1-3 Model with Base ...1-5 Configuring the Digital Scanner 1-6 Mounting the Digital Scanner 1-6 Desk Mount ...1-6 Wall Mount ...1-7 Chapter 2: Scanning Introduction ...2-1 Beeper Definitions ...2-2 LED Definitions ...2-4 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 2-4 Scanning with the...
... Chapter Descriptions ...xv Notational Conventions xvi Related Documents ...xvii Service Information...xvii Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ...1-1 Supported Interfaces ...1-2 Unpacking ...1-2 Setting Up the Digital Scanner 1-3 Standard Model ...1-3 Model with Base ...1-5 Configuring the Digital Scanner 1-6 Mounting the Digital Scanner 1-6 Desk Mount ...1-6 Wall Mount ...1-7 Chapter 2: Scanning Introduction ...2-1 Beeper Definitions ...2-2 LED Definitions ...2-4 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 2-4 Scanning with the...
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vi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base 2-7 Decode Zones ...2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-2 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter ...
vi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base 2-7 Decode Zones ...2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-2 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter ...
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viii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults 8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters 8-4 Port Address ...8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 8-5 Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface Introduction ...Break 10-12 Keyboard Maps ...10-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 10-15 Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation 11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 11-4 Scanner Emulation Host 11-5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through 11-6 Convert Newer Code Types 11-7 Module Width ...11...
viii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults 8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters 8-4 Port Address ...8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 8-5 Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface Introduction ...Break 10-12 Keyboard Maps ...10-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 10-15 Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation 11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 11-4 Scanner Emulation Host 11-5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through 11-6 Convert Newer Code Types 11-7 Module Width ...11...
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... Interleaved 2 of 5 13-41 Set Lengths for Code 39 13-30 Code 39 Check Digit Verification 13-32 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 13-32 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 13-33 Code 39 Buffering - x Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 13-28 Convert Code 39 to EAN-13...-50 NOTIS Editing ...13-50 MSI ...13-51 Enable/Disable MSI 13-51 Set Lengths for MSI 13-51 MSI Check Digits ...13-53 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s 13-53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 13-54 Chinese 2 of 5 ...13-54 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 13-54 Matrix 2 of 5 ...13-55 Enable/Disable...
... Interleaved 2 of 5 13-41 Set Lengths for Code 39 13-30 Code 39 Check Digit Verification 13-32 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 13-32 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 13-33 Code 39 Buffering - x Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 13-28 Convert Code 39 to EAN-13...-50 NOTIS Editing ...13-50 MSI ...13-51 Enable/Disable MSI 13-51 Set Lengths for MSI 13-51 MSI Check Digits ...13-53 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s 13-53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 13-54 Chinese 2 of 5 ...13-54 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 13-54 Matrix 2 of 5 ...13-55 Enable/Disable...
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xii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes 14-6 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued 14-7 Parsing Rule Example 14-16 Field Update Procedure 14-...
xii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes 14-6 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued 14-7 Parsing Rule Example 14-16 Field Update Procedure 14-...
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... are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for selecting these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the...
... are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for selecting these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the...
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...Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port. • Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner... features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in the 2D bar codes on...
...Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port. • Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner... features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in the 2D bar codes on...
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... name • Software type and version number Motorola responds to denote default parameter settings. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option Related Documents The Symbol DS6708 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-83973-xx, provides...motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. Service Information If you purchased your Symbol product from a Motorola business partner, please contact that business partner for getting started with your problem cannot be given specific directions. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner...
... name • Software type and version number Motorola responds to denote default parameter settings. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option Related Documents The Symbol DS6708 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-83973-xx, provides...motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. Service Information If you purchased your Symbol product from a Motorola business partner, please contact that business partner for getting started with your problem cannot be given specific directions. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner...
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LED Beeper Scan Window Trigger Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Base Angle Adjustment Knob (2) Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for a variety of time. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture. With support for extended periods of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in a digital scanner.
LED Beeper Scan Window Trigger Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Base Angle Adjustment Knob (2) Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for a variety of time. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture. With support for extended periods of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in a digital scanner.
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...123Scan. KEEP THE PACKING. Unpacking Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for contact information. It is the approved shipping container; 1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to return the...connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface ...
...123Scan. KEEP THE PACKING. Unpacking Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for contact information. It is the approved shipping container; 1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to return the...connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface ...
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... 1-3 Installing the Cable Interface cable modular connector NOTE Different hosts require different cables. Using the tip of the interface cable to connect the digital scanner are examples only. Figure 1-4 Removing the Cable 2. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on host connections). Connect... Figure 1-3). 2. Removing the Interface Cable 1. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are the same. Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Digital Scanner Standard Model Installing the Interface Cable 1. Carefully slide out the cable. 3.
... 1-3 Installing the Cable Interface cable modular connector NOTE Different hosts require different cables. Using the tip of the interface cable to connect the digital scanner are examples only. Figure 1-4 Removing the Cable 2. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on host connections). Connect... Figure 1-3). 2. Removing the Interface Cable 1. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are the same. Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Digital Scanner Standard Model Installing the Interface Cable 1. Carefully slide out the cable. 3.
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...-in . 3. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into an AC outlet. 1 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) NOTE Refer to detect that host. To host Synapse Smart Cable Synapse Adapter Cable To digital scanner Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the...
...-in . 3. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into an AC outlet. 1 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) NOTE Refer to detect that host. To host Synapse Smart Cable Synapse Adapter Cable To digital scanner Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the...
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...through the opening at the back and not underneath the base. 4. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are examples only. Using the tip of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to tighten. 7. See Figure ...Turn both angle adjustment knobs left to connect a new cable. 6. See Figure 1-3 or Figure 1-5. Move the scanner to preferred angle and turn the angle adjustment knobs right to loosen the scanner in the base. See Figure 1-6. 2. Removing the Interface Cable for Installing the Interface Cable to loosen the...
...through the opening at the back and not underneath the base. 4. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are examples only. Using the tip of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to tighten. 7. See Figure ...Turn both angle adjustment knobs left to connect a new cable. 6. See Figure 1-3 or Figure 1-5. Move the scanner to preferred angle and turn the angle adjustment knobs right to loosen the scanner in the base. See Figure 1-6. 2. Removing the Interface Cable for Installing the Interface Cable to loosen the...
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...mount securely in place when inserting and removing the digital scanner. The program includes a help file. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences for information about programming the digital scanner using this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. ...desk mount, and into the surface. Simply place the mount on a flat surface. 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this configuration program.
...mount securely in place when inserting and removing the digital scanner. The program includes a help file. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences for information about programming the digital scanner using this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. ...desk mount, and into the surface. Simply place the mount on a flat surface. 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this configuration program.
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... a wall, place the mount in the desired location on the wall and secure by inserting two screws* appropriate for mounting hole locations. Insert the digital scanner into the surface. Figure 1-8 Securing the Wall Mount *The recommended screws are two #6 screws (1" long) and two #6 washers. Insert mounting screw Insert mounting screw 2.98" ...
... a wall, place the mount in the desired location on the wall and secure by inserting two screws* appropriate for mounting hole locations. Insert the digital scanner into the surface. Figure 1-8 Securing the Wall Mount *The recommended screws are two #6 screws (1" long) and two #6 washers. Insert mounting screw Insert mounting screw 2.98" ...
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... bar code not in an incorrect order, or trying to store the current MPDF symbol. 4 long low beeps Bad symbology. 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to clear or transmit an empty buffer. The ...Flushing MPDF buffer. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. This occurs if the digital scanner is not properly configured. Low/high beeps A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. Short high beep...
... bar code not in an incorrect order, or trying to store the current MPDF symbol. 4 long low beeps Bad symbology. 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to clear or transmit an empty buffer. The ...Flushing MPDF buffer. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. This occurs if the digital scanner is not properly configured. Low/high beeps A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. Short high beep...
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...alphabetic character or scan the End of tones are short. ADF Programming: Error Indications. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again. High/low beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the ...cold boots. Low/medium/high beeps upon scanning a USB device type Communication with the bus must be established before the digital scanner can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the front if necessary. The USB bus can operate at the highest power level. Low...
...alphabetic character or scan the End of tones are short. ADF Programming: Error Indications. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again. High/low beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the ...cold boots. Low/medium/high beeps upon scanning a USB device type Communication with the bus must be established before the digital scanner can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the front if necessary. The USB bus can operate at the highest power level. Low...
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... red LEDs to indicate status. For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3. Red A data transmission error or digital scanner malfunction occurred. 2 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to illuminate the target bar code. Ensure all...
... red LEDs to indicate status. For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3. Red A data transmission error or digital scanner malfunction occurred. 2 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to illuminate the target bar code. Ensure all...
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... Aiming 012345 This process usually occurs instantaneously. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on the symbol. The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger bars or elements (mil...
... Aiming 012345 This process usually occurs instantaneously. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on the symbol. The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger bars or elements (mil...