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LS 5700/LS 5800

Product Reference Guide

70-16692-03
Revision A May 2003

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742

LS 5700/5800
Product Reference Guide

70-16692-03
Revision A
May 2003
1997-2003 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by
any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from
Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as
photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems.
The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
The software is provided strictly on an as is basis. All software,
including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol
grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each
software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).
Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or
otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of
Symbol. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is
granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not
modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program
with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed
program, or use a licensed program in a network without written
permission from Symbol. The user agrees to maintain Symbols copyright
notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder, and to include the
same on any authorized copies it makes, in whole or in part. The user
agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any
licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof.
Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to
improve reliability, function, or design.
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connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or
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otherwise under any Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property
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subsystems contained in Symbol products.
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may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
and are hereby acknowledged.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com
Contents

About This Manual

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Chapter 1. The LS 5700/5800 Scanner

Scanning Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Chapter 2. Set Up
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Input/Output Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
To an IBM 468x/469x Terminal, Port 9E or Port 17 2-4
To an IBM 468x/469x Terminal, Port 5B RS-232C or Syn-
apse Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
To an RS-232C Host Using the RS-232C Port . . . 2-6
Dual-Port RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting a Hand-Held Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
EAS Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
LS 5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
LS 5800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Stainless Steel Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Replacing Other Symbol Fixed-Mount Scanners. 2-18
Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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LS 5700 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

LS 5700 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Chapter 3. Scanning
Scanning Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Rest/Sleep Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
What If... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Host Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
RS-232C Port Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Code Types & Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Custom Tailoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Decode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Data Transmission Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Programming Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Chapter 4. Maintenance and

Specifications
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
LS 5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
LS 5800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Beeper Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Set Default Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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Default Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

EAS Interlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Enable EAS Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Disable EAS Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
No Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Single Port RS-232C Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Nixdorf RS-232C Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
ICL RS-232C Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Fujitsu RS-232C Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
RS-232C Port Host Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Check Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Do Not Check Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Serial Response Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Serial Host RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Beep on <BEL> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Do Not Beep on <BEL> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
RS-232C Port Auxiliary Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Check Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Do Not Check Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
Serial Response Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79

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ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81

RTS Line State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Program Hand-Held Scanner Only . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Program Primary Scanner Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Program Hand-Held Scanner Only . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Program Primary Scanner Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Program All Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Beep After Good Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Do Not Beep After Good Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Code Types & Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Disable UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Disable UPC-E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
Disable EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
Disable EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
Disable Bookland EAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
Ignore UPC/EAN With Supplementals. . . . . . . . 5-103
Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN With Supplementals 5-104
UCC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Disable UCC/EAN Coupon Code. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
Random Weight Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
Random Weight Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
Random Weight Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-111
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
Disable UCC/EAN-128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113

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Lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114

Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
Enable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-118
Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-119
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-124
Disable Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-126
Disable I 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-127
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-129
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-130
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification - USS . . . . . . . . 5-132
OPCC Check Digit Verification - OPCC . . . . . . . 5-133
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136
Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Disable CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
Disable NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Custom Tailoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
Scanning Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
Internal Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-148
Disable Internal Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149

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RS-232C Port External Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150

Disable RS-232C Port External Beeper. . . . . . . 5-151
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152
Beeper Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-155
Time-out Between Decodes, Same Symbol . . . 5-158
Time-out Between Decodes, Different Symbols 5-159
Decode Buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-160
Disable Decode Buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-161
Rest Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-162
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
Time Delay to Rest/Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-164
Primary Decode Session Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-168
Decode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-169
UPC/EAN Predecode Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-169
Reject Predecode Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-170
Accept Predecode Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-171
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-172
Linear UPC/EAN Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-176
Disable Linear UPC/EAN Decode . . . . . . . . . . . 5-177
Linear Supplemental Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-178
Disable Linear Supplemental Decode . . . . . . . . 5-179
Decode Redundancy for UPC/EAN
(only in Autodiscriminate Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-180
UPC/EAN Decode Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-181
Disable UPC/EAN Decode Performance . . . . . . 5-182
UPC/EAN Decode Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-183
Linear Code Type Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-186
Code 128 Decode Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-190
Disable Code 128 Decode Performance . . . . . . 5-191
Code 128 Decode Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-192
Code 39 Decode Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-195
Disable Code 39 Decode Performance . . . . . . . 5-196
Code 39 Decode Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-197

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Data Transmission Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-200

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-200
Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit . . . . . . . . . 5-201
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-202
Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . 5-203
UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-204
UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-208
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-210
Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . 5-211
EAN Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-212
Disable EAN Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-213
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-214
Do Not Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . 5-215
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-216
Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13. . . . . . . . . . . 5-217
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218
Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . 5-219
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-220
Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . 5-221
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-222
Do Not Beep After Good Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-223
Intercharacter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-224
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-225
Transmit AIM Code ID Character. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-226
Do Not Transmit AIM or Symbol ID Character . . 5-227
Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-228
Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-229
Scan Data Transmission Format . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-233
Serial Data Transmission Format. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-238
Ignore Unknown Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-243
Disable Ignore Unknown Characters . . . . . . . . . 5-244
Data Format Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-245

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Programming Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-246

Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-246
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-256
Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-257
Applications Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-258

Appendix
UCC/EAN-128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

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About This Manual

The LS 5700/5800 Product Reference Guide provides general

instructions for setup, operation, troubleshooting,
maintenance, and programming.

Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:

Bullets () indicate:
- action items
- lists of alternatives
- lists of required steps that are not necessarily
sequential
Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step
procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Related Publications
LS 5700/5800 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 70-16691-xx)
LS 5800 Mounting & EAS Installation Guide
(p/n 70-17856-xx)

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Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the
Symbol Support Center for your region. See page xi for
contact information. Before calling, have the model
number, serial number, and several of your bar code
symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning

equipment so that the service person can try to talk you
through your problem. If the equipment is found to be
working properly and the problem is symbol readability,
the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes
for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may

need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is
necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Note: Symbol Technologies is not

responsible for any damages
incurred during shipment if the
approved shipping container is
not used. Shipping the units
improperly can possibly void the
warranty. If the original shipping
container was not kept, contact
Symbol to have another sent to
you.

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Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical
assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in:

United States 1
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350
Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226
United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
+44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

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Asia/Pacific
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Symbols registered and mailing address:
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Spain
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+34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain)
Fax: +34.91.324.4010
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Letter address:
Symbol Technologies AB
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Sweden

Visit/shipping address:
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Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)

Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international)
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Chapter 1 The LS 5700/5800
Scanner

Scanning Made Easy

The LS 5700 and LS 5800 are compact, high performance,
omni-directional scanners that bring easy, hands-free
scanning to your point-of-sale system.
The LS 5700 mounts on the counter and lets you scan
side-to-side, or perpendicular to the face of the
scanner.
The LS 5800 is designed for in-counter mounting. It
allows slide-through scanning of items, thereby
enhancing productivity and throughput.

The LS 5700 and LS 5800 scanners (Figure 1-1) are

identical electrically, and provide the same reliable
scanning capabilities. In instances where no distinction is
drawn between the LS 5700 and LS 5800, they will be
collectively referred to as the scanner.

LS 5700 LS 5800

Figure 1-1. LS 5700/LS 5800 Scanners

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Pass an items bar code symbol past the scanner window

and the item number is quickly sent to your host system.
The scanner is compact, easy to install, and fits most check
stand designs.
The scanner decodes UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN
Supplementals, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, I 2 of 5, Code
128, and Codabar. Additionally, UPC/EAN Random
Weight Goods Check Digit, UCC 128 Coupon Code,
Bookland EAN-13, and ITF-14 are supported.
In most instances, changing host systems is as easy as
scanning the appropriate bar code and changing the cable.
The scanner provides connection for an optional Synapse
compatible hand-held scanner such as an LS 4004. The
hand-held scanner allows you to scan heavy items without
lifting them.
Some scanner models have an integrated radio frequency-
based electronic article surveillance (EAS) system for
deactivating tags. An optional external kit is available for
models that do not contain an integrated antenna.

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Chapter 2 Set Up

Unpacking
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for
damage. Figure 2-1 shows the items which should be
included with the shipment:
Scanner
Power supply or power cable (if applicable)
RS-232C Host interface cable, or Synapse Adapter
cable and Synapse cable
Quick Reference Guide

Cables
Synapse
LS 5700 / LS 5800 Synapse Adapter
Power Supply
Synapse Power Adapter
Quick Reference RS-232
Guide

Power
Supply

Figure 2-1. Items Contained in a Typical Scanner Package

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Some host terminals (e.g., IBM 46xx Series) can supply

power to the scanner. In those cases, an external power
supply is not required. See your Symbol representative for
more information.
If the scanner or any other content is missing, or was
damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at the
telephone number listed on page xi.

KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping

container and should be used if you ever need to return
your equipment for servicing.

Input/Output Ports
The scanner contains the ports as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2. Input/Output Ports

Power In Port. When external power is required,

the input to this port is 5 V @ 550 mA nominal.
Current draw on this port should not exceed 1.2 A.

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Host Port. A 6-pin modular connector. Plug the

Synapse Adapter cable, or Synapse Power
Regulator cable into this port.

Hand-Held Laser Scanner Port. A 6-pin modular

connector. Plug a Symbol Synapse-compatible
scanner such as the LS 4004, LS 3603MX, or
LS 3203ER into this port. This scanner can be used
to program the LS 5700/LS 5800, and adapts itself
to the LS 5700/ LS 5800 decode parameters (i.e.,
code types, lengths and check digits). A separate
AC adapter may be necessary when using a hand-
held scanner. Current draw on this port should not
exceed 200 mA.

RS-232C Port. A 10-pin modular connector. This

input/output port is used to connect the scanner to
an RS-232C host. It is also used as an auxiliary port
to connect serial devices such as a scale, magstripe
reader, etc. Current draw on this port should not
exceed 200 mA.

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Connecting Your Scanner

To an IBM 468x/469x Terminal, Port 9E or Port 17
Attach the Synapse Power Regulator Y-cable as shown in
Figure 2-3. One connector goes to the Host port and the
other to the Power port. Attach a Synapse cable between
the Power Regulator cable and the IBM terminal. No
additional power supply is needed, as the IBM terminal
supplies power to the scanner. If additional scanning
versatility is desired, plug a Synapse-compatible scanner
into the Hand-Held Laser Scanner port.

IBM 468x/469x
LS 5700/ Port 9E, 17
LS 5800
Synapse Cable
Synapse Cable
Regulatory Y-Cable
p/n 25-17086-01

Figure 2-3. Connecting to an IBM Terminal, Port 9E or Port 17

In this configuration, the scanner draws power from the host.

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To an IBM 468x/469x Terminal, Port 5B RS-232C or

Synapse Host
Attach the Synapse Adapter cable to the Host port on the
scanner. Attach the appropriate Synapse cable to the
Adapter cable and to the host terminal. Attach the power
supply to the Power port. If additional scanning versatility
is desired, plug a Synapse-compatible scanner into the
Hand-Held Laser Scanner port (Figure 2-4).

Synapse
Adapter Cable
p/n 25-17072-01 Host
LS 5700/ Terminal
LS 5800
Synapse Cable

Power

Figure 2-4. Connecting to an IBM Terminal Port 5B RS-232C

In this configuration, an external power supply is required.

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To an RS-232C Host Using the RS-232C Port

Connect one end of the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port,
and the other to the host. Attach the power supply to the
Power port. If additional scanning versatility is desired,
plug a Synapse-compatible scanner into the Hand-Held
Laser Scanner port (Figure 2-5).

RS-232
LS 5700/ Host
LS 5800

Power

Figure 2-5. Connecting to an RS-232C Host

In this configuration, an external power supply is required.

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Dual-Port RS-232C
Attach the Synapse adapter cable to the Host port on the
scanner. Attach the appropriate Synapse cable to the
adapter cable, the host terminal, and auxiliary RS-232C
device. Attach the power supply to the Power port. If
additional scanning versatility is desired, plug a Synapse-
compatible scanner into the Hand-Held Laser Scanner port
(Figure 2-6).

RS-232
Synapse Host
Adapter Cable Terminal
p/n 25-17072-01
LS 5700/
LS 5800
Synapse Cable

Auxiliary
Power RS-232
Device

Figure 2-6. Dual Port RS-232C

In this configuration, an external power supply is required.

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Connecting a Hand-Held Laser Scanner

Attach the hand-held laser scanners Synapse Adapter
cable to the Scanner port of the LS 5700/LS 5800 (primary
scanner). In most cases, the hand-held laser scanner
automatically configures itself at this point. If it does not,
follow the hand-held laser scanners Synapse setup
directions.
When the hand-held laser scanner is connected to the
Scanner port of the primary scanner, the hand-held scanner
auto-configures and inherits some of the primary scanners
decode parameters. Any changes to the primary scanners
settings are automatically reflected back to the hand-held
scanner. Programming bar codes are provided to:
program only the hand-held laser scanner
program only the LS 5700/LS 5800
program both scanners simultaneously
If you are using a Symbol LS 2603MX, LS 3603MX, or
LS 3203 hand-held scanner, different bar codes are used
to set these programming modes. They begin on page 5-87.
Some hand-held scanners do not support these
programming modes. Parameter bar codes affect only these
scanners, not the primary scanner regardless of the
programming mode selected.
When this type of hand-held scanner is connected, the only
way to program the primary scanner is to scan parameter
bar codes with the primary scanner.

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To ascertain which type of hand-held scanner you have,

plug the scanner into the Scanner port. Using the hand-
held scanner, scan a parameter bar code. If the primary
scanner issues a warble beep, the hand-held scanner you
have supports the programming modes. If the hand-held
scanner issues a warble beep, it does not support these
modes.

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Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

When installing an EAS system, be sure to follow the
criteria outlined in the LS 5800 Mounting Instructions and
EAS Installation Guide.
For those scanners equipped with an EAS antenna,
Parameter Menus in Chapter 5 allow you to activate the EAS
system independent of the scanner, or combine the two in
an exclusive interlock feature.
The interlock feature discourages sweetheart shopping.
These are instances where some customers are favored, and
not all items are scanned. The interlock prohibits the
deactivation of the EAS tag without the item being scanned
first.
Do not attempt to activate the interlock feature yourself.
The following instructions are for a Symbol qualified
technician only.
1. Peel off the EAS sticker on the scanner.
2. Open the scanner and run the EAS Interlock cable
through the hole where the EAS sticker was.
3. Attach this cable to the PCB connector.
4. Attach the other end of the cable to the EAS system.
Be sure to scan the proper bar code to activate this feature.
The deactivation range is mapped suitable to the scanning
range, so both can be accomplished almost simultaneously.

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Set Up

EAS Options
EAS is available with either an internal antenna, or an
external antenna kit. Various configurations are shown in
Table 2-1.

Table 2-1. EAS Options

Option Model Number Bucket or

Kit Number
Internal LS-5700-I000GC Not Applicable
Internal LS-5800-I20xTC 12-17206-02
External LS-5800-I21xSN KT-19430-01
External LS-5800-I21xDN KT-19430-01
Internal LS-5800-I210SC Not Applicable

These are the only standard models offering EAS.

Complete mounting instructions and details are provided
in the LS 5800 Mounting Instructions and EAS Installation
Guide.

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Mounting
LS 5700
The LS 5700 is designed to rest on top of the counter. The
dotted area in Figure 2-7 represents the active scan area, or
the area in which a bar code is decoded.

Figure 2-7. LS 5700 Active Scan Area

For added stability, the LS 5700 can also be mounted in a

stand.
1. Attach the stand to the counter top or other stable base.
Secure with three screws (Figure 2-8).

Screws

Figure 2-8. Attaching the Stand to the Counter Top

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2. Place the front of the scanner under the front lip of the
stand (Figure 2-9).

Figure 2-9. Placing the LS 5700 into the Stand

3. Push the rear of the scanner down until it snaps into

place (Figure 2-10).

Figure 2-10. Seating the Scanner

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Mounting
LS 5800
The LS 5800 mounts in the counter, with the face of the
scanner either flush with the counter top or resting on it.
The dotted area in Figure 2-11 depicts the active scan area,
and the arrow shows the optimal direction of product
flow. The scanners active scan zone extends about 6 in.
(15.24 cm) above the window, and is angled at
approximately 38 from the counter.

Product Flow
symbol

Figure 2-11. LS 5800 Active Scan Area

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Layout
Figure 2-12 shows a typical LS 5800 installation. For best
operating results, locate the power supply at least 4 in.
(10.16 cm) below the scanner chassis or 2 in. (5.08 cm) away
laterally.

Host

I/F Cable

Scanner
~66.5 in.
1690 mm
Synapse Cable
1810 mm
~71.2 in.

Power Supply

Cable Routing
Figure 2-12. Typical LS 5800 Installation

LS 5800-IXXXTN and LS 5800-IXXXTC models have a

Tempax Scratch-Resistant glass window. An in-counter
mounting kit is required for these models. Instructions for
mounting can be found in the LS 5800 Mounting & EAS
Installation Guide.

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Mounting instructions for other LS 5800 models begin

below.
Stainless Steel Top
The LS-5800-I210DN has a Stainless Steel Top with a
Diamondex-Coated glass.
The LS-5800-I210SN has a Stainless Steel Top with a
Sapphire glass.
The LS-5800-I210SC has a Stainless Steel Top with a
Sapphire glass and is EAS ready.
There are two options for mounting the LS 5800 with a
Stainless Steel Top.
Option A - Resting on the counter top
Note: Not applicable to the LS-5800-
I210SC configuration.

1. Cut a hole in the counter 6.81 in. (173 mm) square.

6.81 in. 0.06

Counter Hole 173 mm 1.5

7.91 in.
201 mm

~3.5 in.
89 mm

Figure 2-13. Stainless Steel Top Option A

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2. Route the cables from beneath the hole and attach to the
scanner as shown in Figure 2-12.
3. Lower the scanner into the counter hole.
Option B- Flush with the counter top
1. On the counter top, measure two concentric squares: an
inside square of 6.81 in. (173 mm), and an outside square
of 7.91 in. (201 mm) (Figure 2-14)
2. Cut out the 6.81 in. (173 mm) inner square.
3. With a router set to the appropriate depth, route out the
outside square. The corner radius should not exceed
0.20 in. (5 mm).
- LS-5800-I210DN: depth = 0.05in. (1.2mm)
- LS-5800-I210SN: depth = 0.05in. (1.2mm)

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- LS-5800-I210SC: depth = 0.27in. (6.8mm)

R 0.20 in. max
R 5 mm max

7.91 in. min 6.81 in. 0.06

201 mm min Counter Hole
173 mm 1.5

7.91 in. 7.91 in.

1.2 mm

6.8 mm
0.05 in

0.27 in

201 mm 201 mm

~3.5 in. ~3.5 in.

10 mm min

10 mm min
0.39 in min

0.39 in min

89 mm 89 mm

LS-5800-I210DN LS-5800-I210SC
LS-5800-I210SN
Figure 2-14. Stainless Steel Top Option B

4. Route the cables from beneath the hole and attach to the
scanner as shown in Figure 2-12.
5. Lower the scanner into the counter hole.
Replacing Other Symbol Fixed-Mount Scanners
(LS 5100/LS 5400) with LS 5800-I220SN
1. Remove the LS 5100/LS 5400 scanner.
2. Place the LS 5800-IxxxZN or LS 5800-I220SN scanner on
the counter near the hole.
3. Route the cables from beneath the hole and attach to the
scanner as shown in Figure 2-12.

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4. Lower the scanner into the hole.

10.63 in. min

270 mm min Counter Hole

7.5 in.
191 mm

4.63 in.
118 mm

Figure 2-15. Replacement Bucket

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Beeper
The scanner has an internal beeper to signal a good decode
or provide other information (see Beeper Definitions
beginning on page 4-8). An external beeper can also be
connected to the RS-232C port. Either or both of these
beepers can be enabled or disabled through the use of bar
code menus.

LS 5700 Controls
See Figure 2-16 on the following page. The LS 5700 has a
push button near the top right corner. This push button is
to adjust both the volume and tone of the beeper, and to
wake the scanner from its Rest or Sleep mode.
When the scanner is operating, depress this button to adjust
the volume/tone. Hold down the button until the desired
sound is obtained. There are five distinct volume/tone
combinations. Each combination beeps two times before
cycling to the next sound. When you hear the volume/tone
combination you want, immediately release the button.
If the scanner is in a Rest or Sleep mode, depressing this
push button briefly will awaken the scanner.

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Speaker

Volume Control
&
Wake Up Switch

Decode
Indicator

Sleep Mode & Window Removal

Error Mode Indicator Latch

Figure 2-16. LS 5700 Controls

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LS 5700 Connectors
Removing the connector cover will allow access to the
scanners connectors (Figure 2-17).

EAS Antenna
(Optional)

Power

Host Port

Scanner Port

RS-232C Port
Connector Cover

Figure 2-17. LS 5700 Connectors

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Chapter 3 Scanning

Scanning Bar Codes

For the best scanning performance, the counter top or
surface area covered by the active scan area should be free
of any designs (e.g. stripes or patterns). Ideally, that area
should be a light solid color. To scan a bar code, move an
item through the active scan area in the direction of the
arrows, with the bar code label facing the scan window
(Figure 3-1). The scanner beeps when a bar code has been
decoded successfully.

symbol

Figure 3-1. Scanning Bar Codes

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Rest/Sleep Mode
If there is no scanning activity for a specified period of time,
the scanner enters a Rest, or reduced power mode. The
default time of 30 minutes can be changed by scanning the
appropriate bar code in Chapter 5. This mode saves power
and extends the life of the scanner. The scanner
automatically awakens as soon as you pass a bar coded
item in front of the scan window.

The LS 5700 also has a programmable shut down Sleep

option that turns off the laser and the motor. The scanner
can be awakened from this mode or the Rest mode by
momentarily depressing the push button on the top right
corner. When you press this button, the scanner emits
two beeps, and the volume and tone settings remain
unchanged.

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Scanning

What If...
Nothing happens when you follow the operating
instructions.
You Should
Check that the scanner is plugged into an AC outlet.
Ensure that the power supply DC output is connected
firmly to the scanner.
Make sure the scanner is connected to the point-of-
sale register.
Be sure that youve scanned a host type.
Check for loose cable connections.
Make certain the code type youre trying to decode is
enabled, and that it is supported by your host.
Check the symbol to make sure it is of suitable quality
(not damaged).
Try scanning similar symbols of the same code type.
Be sure youre using the proper power supply.
Note: If after performing these checks
the symbol still does not scan,
contact your distributor or call
the Symbol Support Center. See
page xi for the telephone number.

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Programming
You can custom tailor the performance and operation of the
scanner with a series of bar codes. Refer to the Default Table
beginning on page 5-6 for a list of the factory-
programmed defaults. A table of Beeper Definitions
applicable to programming is located on page 4-8.

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a
specific parameter. For example, if you want to set the baud
rate to 9600, simply scan the 9600 bar code listed under
BAUD RATE. The scanner issues a warble tone, signifying
a successful parameter entry.

If you want to enable or disable prefixes and suffixes, or

customize the data transmission format, you have to scan
several bar codes.

Errors While Scanning

Dont worry if you make an error during a scanning
sequence. Merely scan CANCEL and reenter the correct
parameter.

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Scanning

Setting Parameters
If the default values suit your requirements, all you
need to do is scan a Host Type. See Table 5-1on page 5-6.
Parameters other than default values can be set by
scanning appropriate bar codes.
Host Types
To communicate properly with your host terminal, a Host
Type must be selected. If you are using a Synapse Smart
Cable, a programming sheet containing a host bar code is
packaged with the cable. Select your host type using that
bar code.
RS-232C Port Options
Serial RS-232C data can be modified to meet host
requirements.
Code Types & Options
Enable or disable host-supported code types and options
such as UPC or EAN supplementals and selectable code
lengths.
Custom Tailoring
Customize any combination of the following parameters to
suit your specific environment or application requirements.
Scanning Range
Beeper Volume
Beeper Tone

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Decode Time-out or Time-out period between

successive decodes of identical bar codes. This
time-out minimizes the chances of reading a single
item more than once during a scanning attempt.
Generally speaking, a minimal time-out period is
best in a high throughput environment (e.g. super-
market). A longer time-out period may be preferred
in a lower throughput environment.
Decode Session Time-out. This parameter applies
to the primary scanner (i.e., LS 5700 or LS 5800),
and refers to the length of time decode processing
continues during a scan attempt.
Power down or Rest mode. Select how long the
scanner remains on during periods of inactivity. On
the LS 5700, you can also select a Sleep mode.

Decode Options
Reject Predecode Block. Added security against
accidental misdecodes caused by an operator
bringing similar but not identical items into the
scanners field of view simultaneously. When enabled,
the scanner rejects a bar code which contains a block
similar to the last decoded bar code.
Accept Predecode Block. Allows the scanner to
decode any bar code regardless of the item last
decoded.
Security Levels. Provides increasing levels of
security against misdecoding out of spec bar codes.
Increasing levels of security adversely affect the
aggressiveness of the scanner.

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Scanning

Data Transmission Formats

The options listed below modify the bar code or serial
data into a host-compatible format prior to
transmission.
- Transmit Check Digits
- Preambles
- Prefix, Suffix values
- Transmit Code ID Character
- Ignore Unknown Characters

Programming Utilities
This section contains numeric bar codes used to quantify
certain options, application specific bar codes, Enter and
Cancel bar codes.

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3-8
Chapter 4 Maintenance and
Specifications

Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required.
A dirty or scratched window may affect scanning activity.
Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.
Wipe the window with a tissue moistened with
ammonia/water.
LS 5700
To change or clean the exit window:
Press window removal latch and rotate forward
(Figure 4-1).

Window Removal
Latch

Figure 4-1. Removing window from an LS 5700

To Clean:
Wipe clean the underside of the upper window.
Wipe clean the top surface of the lower window.
Re-install the window by snapping into place.

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LS 5800
To change or clean the exit window:

Insert a coin into the large screw heads on the front of

the scanner and turn counter-clockwise (Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2. Removing Window from an LS 5800

Lift off the window.

To Clean:
Wipe clean the underside of the upper window.
Wipe clean the top surface of the lower window.
Re-install the top cover by tightening the two large
screws.

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Maintenance and Spcifications

Removal from Counter:

Remove the window as described on the previous
page.
Lift the unit out by the two lift straps (Figure 4-3).

Lift Straps

Figure 4-3. Removing the Scanner

Accessories
The following accessories are available from Symbol
Technologies. See your Symbol representative or re-seller
for ordering information.
LS 5700 Mounting Stand
LS 5800 In-counter Mounting Kit
LS 5800 Stainless steel top plate with various
hardened window options
LS 5700/LS 5800 External Beeper
Competitive Scanner Adapter Kit*
EAS Antenna kit
- Pre-loaded on some models
- Add-on kit for either model

*Contact your Symbol representative for more information.

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Technical Specifications
Table 4-1. Technical Specifications

Item Description

Power Requirements +5.0 VDC 5%

Consumes 3.5 watts nominal

Scanner System
LS 5700 16-line, 4-direction dynamic cross
pattern
LS 5800 18-line, 6-direction dynamic cross
pattern

Angular Orientation
Yaw -45 to +45
Roll 360
Pitch
LS 5700 -30 to +60
LS 5800 0 to 90

Decode Depth of Field On 100% UPC symbols

See Table 4-2.

Print Contrast Minimum 25% absolute dark/light reflectance

differential, measured at 675 nm.

Ambient Light Immunity

Fluorescent 450 ft. candles 4844 lux
Incandescent 450 ft. candles 4844 lux
Mercury Vapor 450 ft. candles 4844 lux
Sodium Vapor 450 ft. candles 4844 lux
Sunlight 9000 ft. candles 96876 lux

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Maintenance and Spcifications

Table 4-1. Technical Specifications (contd)

Item Description

Operating Temperature 32 to 104F 0 to 40C

Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Storage Temperature -40 to 140F -40 to 60C

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Weight
LS 5700 1.9 lbs .86 kg
LS 5800 1.8 lbs .81 kg

Dimensions
LS 5700
Depth 3.82 in. 9.7 cm
Height 6.2 in. 15.7 cm
Width 5.97 in. 15.2 cm
LS 5800 See Table 4-3

Cable Length 6 ft. 183 cm

Table 4-2. LS 5700/LS 5800 Decode Range

LS 5700 LS 5800
Full Range 10 in. 6.7 in.
25.4 cm 17.0 cm
Medium Range 7.0 in. 6.0 in.
17.8 cm 15.2 cm
Short Range 3.5 in. 3.5 in.
8.9 cm 8.9 cm
Decode range depends on contrast, density, orientation, and
quality of the bar code being decoded.

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Table 4-3. LS 5800 Scanner Dimensions

Model Outer Depth Width Length Outer

Window In. in. in. Window
Type of (cm) (cm) (cm) (Glass) Size
Glass in.
(cm)
LS 5800-I200TN Tempax 3.1 6 6 5x5
(7.62) (15.24) (15.24) (12.7 x 12.7)
LS 5800-I200TC Tempax 3.1 6 6 5x5
(7.62) (15.24) (15.24) (12.7 x 12.7)
LS 5800-I210DN Diamond 3.3 7.9 7.9 4.6 x 5.1
coated (8.4) (20.1) (20.1) (11.7 x 12.9)
LS 5800-I210SN Sapphire 3.3 7.9 7.9 4x5
coated (8.4) (20.1) (20.1) (10.2 x 12.7)
LS 5800-I220SN Sapphire 3.3 11.8 8.8 5x4
coated (8.4) (30.) (22.3) (12.7 x 10.2)
LS 5800-I210SC Sapphire 3.3 11.8 8.8 5x4
coated (8.4) (30.) (22.3) (12.7 x 10.2)

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Maintenance and Spcifications

Table 4-4. LS 5800 Bucket Dimensions

Model Top Plate

Width Length Depth
In. In. In.
(cm) (cm) (cm)
Standard 7.87 7.87 3.16
(12-17206-xx) (200) (200) (80.2)
LS 5000 Replacement 8.5 11.65 3.16
(12-17207-xx) (216) (296) (80.2)
Spectra-Physics 11.3 14.37 3.16
Freedom Adaptor (287) (365) (80.2)
(12-17208-xx)

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Beeper Definitions
Table 4-5. Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Standard Use

1 Beep - short high tone A bar code symbol was decoded, or

serial data was received.

Lo/med/hi tone Power-on reset. Occurs immediately

after the unit is turned on or after a
system reset, indicating the system
software is working properly. If
three beeps occur during normal
operation, it is due to a reset; any
work in progress is lost. If this occurs
often, contact the Symbol Support
Center.

4 Beeps - long high tone A format or transmission error has

been detected in the serial data or
in a scanned symbol. The data is
ignored. This occurs if a unit is not
properly configured. Check option
settings.

5 Beeps - long high tone Data conversion error.

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Table 4-5. Beeper Definitions (contd)

Beeper Sequence Indication

Parameter Menu Scanning

Lo/hi tone Input error, incorrect bar code or

Cancel scanned, wrong entry,
incorrect bar code programming
sequence; remain in program mode.

Hi/lo tone Keyboard parameter selected. Enter

value using bar code keypad.

Hi/lo/hi/lo tone Successful program exit with change

in the parameter setting.

Serial Communication

1 Beep - short high tone Serial communication was

successfully received, then
transmitted to the host.

4 Beeps - short high tone Serial communications error.

Hi/hi/hi/hi Parity error.

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Chapter 5 Parameter Menus

Set All Defaults 5-5

EAS Interlock 5-11 to 5-12
RS-232C Host Types 5-13 to 5-17
RS-232C Port Host Options 5-19 to 5-55
Baud Rate 5-20 to 5-27
Parity 5-28 to 5-32
Check Parity 5-33 to 5-34
Hardware Handshaking 5-35 to 5-41
Software Handshaking 5-42 to 5-46
Serial Response Time-out 5-47
Stop Bit Select 5-48 to 5-49
ASCII Format 5-50 to 5-51
Serial Host RTS Line State 5-52 to 5-53
Beep on <BEL> 5-54 to 5-55
RS-232C Port Auxiliary Options 5-56 to 5-84
Baud Rate 5-57 to 5-64
Parity 5-65 to 5-69
Check Parity 5-70 to 5-71
Hardware Handshaking 5-72 to 5-75
Software Handshaking 5-76 to 5-77
Serial Response Time-out 5-78
Stop Bit Select 5-79 to 5-80
ASCII Format 5-81 to 5-82
Aux Serial RTS Line State 5-83 to 5-84

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options 5-85 to 5-91

Program Hand-Held Scanner Only 5-85
Program Primary Scanner Only 5-86
Program Hand-Held Scanner Only* 5-87
Program Primary Scanner Only* 5-88
Program All Scanners 5-89
Hand-Held Scanner Beeper 5-90
*Applies only to LS 2603MX/LS 3603MX and LS 3203

Code Types & Options 5-92 to 5-144

UPC-A/ UPC-E 5-92 to 5-95
EAN-8/EAN-13, Bookland, EAN,
Supplementals 5-96 to 5-104
UCC/EAN Coupon Code 5-105 to 5-106
Random Weight Check Digit 5-107 to 5-109
Code 128 5-110 to 5-114
Code 39 5-115 to 5-125
I 2 of 5 5-126 to 5-134
Codabar 5-135 to 5-144
Custom Tailoring 5-145 to 5-168
Scanning Range 5-145 to 5-147
Internal Beeper 5-148 to 5-149
RS-232C Port External Beeper 5-150 to 5-151
Beeper Volume 5-152 to 5-154
Beeper Frequency 5-155 to 5-157
Time-out Between Decodes,
Same Symbol 5-158
Different Symbols 5-159
Decode Buffering 5-160 to 5-161
Rest Mode 5-162
Sleep Mode 5-163
Time Delay to Rest/Sleep Mode 5-164 to 5-167
Primary Decode Session Time 5-168

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Parameter Menus

Decode Options 5-169 to 5-199

UPC/EAN Predecode Block 5-169 to 5-171
UPC/EAN Security Level 5-172 to 5-175
Linear UPC/EAN Decode 5-176 to 5-177
Linear Supplemental Decode 5-178 to 5-179
Decode Redundancy for UPC/EAN
(only in Autodiscriminate Mode) 5-180
UPC/EAN Decode Performance 5-181 to 5-185
Linear Code Type Security Level 5-186 to 5-189
Code 128 Decode Performance 5-190 to 5-194
Code 39 Decode Performance 5-195 to 5-199
Data Transmission Formats 5-200 to 5-245
UPC-A Check Digit 5-200 to 5-201
UPC-E Check Digit 5-202 to 5-203
UPC-A Preamble 5-204 to 5-207
UPC-E Preamble 5-208 to 5-209
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A 5-210 to 5-211
EAN Zero Extend 5-212 to 5-213
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type 5-214 to 5-215
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 5-216 to 5-217
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit 5-218 to 5-219
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 5-220 to 5-221
Beep After Good Decode 5-222 to 5-223
Intercharacter Delay 5-224
Transmit Code ID Character 5-225 to 5-227
Pause Duration 5-228
Prefix/Suffix Values 5-229 to 5-232
Scan Data Transmission Format 5-233 to 5-242
Serial Data Transmission Format 5-238 to 5-242
Ignore Unknown Characters 5-243 to 5-244
Data Format Cancel 5-245

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Programming Utilities 5-246 to 5-264

Numeric Bar Codes 5-246 to 5-255
Cancel 5-256
Enter 5-257
Application Items 5-258 to 5-264

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Parameter Menus

Set Default Parameter

Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values
listed in the Default Table beginning on page 5-6.

SET ALL DEFAULTS

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Default Table
Table 5-1. Default Table

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Parameter Menus

RS-232C Host Types

Select a Host Interface from the list below, then
scan the corresponding bar code.
Host Interface Page
No Host 5-14
RS-232C
Single Port 5-15
Nixdorf 5-16
ICL 5-17
Fujitsu 5-18

Fujitsu RS-232C Host

Fujitsu RS-232C HOST

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Parameter Menus

RS-232C Port Host Options

RS-232C Port Host Options

Parity
Mark
Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1.

MARK

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RS-232C Port Host Options

Parity
Space
Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0.

SPACE

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RS-232C Port Host Options

Parity
None
If no parity is required, select NONE.

NONE

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RS-232C Port Host Options

Check Parity
Select whether or not the parity of received
characters is checked. The type of parity used is selectable
through the PARITY parameter.

CHECK PARITY

DO NOT CHECK PARITY

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RS-232C Port Auxiliary Options

Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of an RS-232C port.
The port has been designed to operate either with or
without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send
(RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is
transmitted according to the following sequence:
The controller reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS
is asserted, the controller waits up to 2 seconds for
the host to negate the CTS line. If, after 2 seconds the
CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a
transmit error and any scanned data is lost.
When the CTS line is negated, the controller asserts
the RTS line and waits up to 2 seconds for the host to
assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is
transmitted. If, after 2 seconds, the CTS line is not
asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error and
discards the data.
When data transmission is complete, the controller
negates RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.
The host should respond by negating CTS. The
controller checks for a negated CTS upon the next
transmission of data.

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RS-232C Port Auxiliary Options

Hardware Handshaking
During the transmission of data, the CTS line
should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for more than 50
msec between characters, the transmission is aborted, the
scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is
discarded.
If the above communications sequence fails, the scanner
issues an error indication. In this case, the data is lost and
must be rescanned.

AUXILIARY: LOW RTS

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Program Hand-Held Scanner Only
When this mode is enabled, parameter bar codes
scanned change the settings on the hand-held laser scanner
only. The LS 5700/LS 5800 (primary scanner) is not affected.
Any changes made to the decode parameters (i.e., code
types, lengths or check digits) are not recognized by the
primary scanner. However, if any of these parameters on
the primary scanner is changed, the change overrides the
hand-held scanner setting.

This parameter does not apply to LS 2603MX, LS 3603MX,

or LS 3203 scanners.

PROGRAM HAND-HELD SCANNER ONLY

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Program Primary Scanner Only
When this mode is enabled, parameter bar codes
scanned only change the settings on the primary
scanner (LS 5700/LS 5800). They do not affect the hand-
held laser scanner. Any changes made to the decode
parameters (i.e., code types, lengths or check digits) are
reflected back to the hand-held scanner as well. This mode
is useful for programming the primary scanner using the
hand-held scanner.

This parameter does not apply to LS 2603MX, LS 3603MX,

or LS 3203 scanners.

PROGRAM PRIMARY SCANNER ONLY

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Program Hand-Held Scanner Only
LS 2603MX/LS 3603MX/LS 3203 Only
When this mode is enabled, parameter bar codes
scanned change the settings on the hand-held laser scanner
only. The LS 5700/LS 5800 (primary scanner) is not affected.
Any changes made to the decode parameters (i.e., code
types, lengths or check digits) are not recognized by the
primary scanner. However, if any of these parameters on
the primary scanner is changed, the change overrides the
hand-held scanner setting.

PROGRAM HAND-HELD SCANNER ONLY

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Program Primary Scanner Only
LS 2603MX/LS 3603MX/LS 3203 Only
When this mode is enabled, parameter bar codes
scanned only change the settings on the primary scanner
(LS 5700/LS 5800). They do not affect the hand-held laser
scanner. Any changes made to the decode parameters (i.e.,
code types, lengths or check digits) are reflected back to the
hand-held scanner as well. This mode is useful for
programming the primary scanner using the hand-held
scanner.

PROGRAM PRIMARY SCANNER ONLY

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Program All Scanners
When this mode is enabled, parameter bar codes
scanned change the settings on the primary
scanner (LS 5700/LS 5800) and the hand-held scanner. If
either scanner does not recognize a particular parameter
bar code (the parameter was not meant for that scanner),
that scanner emits an error beep. The other scanner emits a
warble tone.

PROGRAM ALL SCANNERS

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Beep After Good Decode
This parameter affects the hand-held scanner
only. When enabled, the scanner plugged into
the Scanner port beeps after a successful decode.

BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE

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Hand-Held Laser Scanner Options

Do Not Beep After Good Decode
This parameter affects the hand-held scanner
only. When disabled, the scanner plugged into
the Scanner port does not beep after a successful decode.
Beeps for parameter menu scanning and serial
communications are not affected.

DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE

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Code Types & Options

UPC-A
To enable UPC-A scan the bar code below.

ENABLE UPC-A

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Code Types & Options

Disable UPC-A
To disable UPC-A scan the bar code below.

UCC/EAN-128
To enable UCC/EAN-128, scan the bar code below.

ENABLE UCC/EAN-128

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Parameter Menus

Code Types & Options

Disable UCC/EAN-128
To disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the bar code below.

DISABLE UCC/EAN-128

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Code Types & Options

Lengths for Code 128
No length setting is required for Code 128. The default
setting is Any Length.

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Code Types & Options

Code 39
To enable Code 39 scan the bar code below.

ENABLE CODE 39

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Code Types & Options

Disable Code 39
To disable Code 39 scan the bar code below.

DISABLE CODE 39

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Code Types & Options

ENABLE CODABAR

Disable NOTIS Editing

DISABLE NOTIS EDITING

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Parameter Menus

Custom Tailoring
Scanning Range
Select the decode range that best suits your scanning needs.
FULL RANGE covers the maximum scanning range, and is
recommended for in-counter applications and installations
where there is no opportunity for inadvertent reads.

Decode range data is shown in Table 4-2 on page 4-5.

FULL RANGE

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Custom Tailoring
Scanning Range
MEDIUM RANGE is recommended for on-counter
applications and installations where full range may allow
inadvertent reads.

Decode range data is shown in Table 4-2 on page 4-5 .

MEDIUM RANGE

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Custom Tailoring
Scanning Range
SHORT RANGE is recommended for on-counter
applications where counter space is at a minimum.

Decode range data is shown in Table 4-2 on page 4-5 .

SHORT RANGE

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Custom Tailoring
Internal Beeper
This parameter connects the beeper signal to the internal
beeper.

ENABLE INTERNAL BEEPER

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Parameter Menus

Custom Tailoring
Disable Internal Beeper
This parameter disconnects the beeper signal to the internal
beeper.

DISABLE INTERNAL BEEPER

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Custom Tailoring
RS-232C Port External Beeper
This parameter connects the beeper signal to the RS-232C
Port.

ENABLE RS-232C PORT EXTERNAL BEEPER

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Custom Tailoring
Disable RS-232C Port External Beeper
This parameter disconnects the beeper signal to the
RS-232C Port.

DISABLE RS-232C PORT EXTERNAL BEEPER

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Custom Tailoring
Beeper Volume
Select the beeper volume that best suits your operation.

LOW VOLUME

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Custom Tailoring
Beeper Volume

MEDIUM VOLUME

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Custom Tailoring
Beeper Volume

HIGH VOLUME

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Parameter Menus

Custom Tailoring
Beeper Frequency
To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the LOW
FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH
FREQUENCY bar code.

LOW FREQUENCY

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Custom Tailoring
Beeper Frequency

MEDIUM FREQUENCY

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Custom Tailoring
Beeper Frequency

HIGH FREQUENCY

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Custom Tailoring
Time-out Between Decodes, Same Symbol
This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes
of the same symbol. It is programmable in 0.1 second
increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. (Setting this above 0.4
seconds is recommended.)
Scan the bar code below to select a new time-out. Next scan
two numeric bar codes on pages 5-246 to 5-255, the first
representing seconds, the second tenths of seconds. If you
make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-256.

TIME-OUT BETWEEN SAME SYMBOL

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Custom Tailoring
Time-out Between Decodes, Different Symbols
This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes
of different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second
increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
Scan the bar code below to select a new time-out. Next scan
two numeric bar codes on pages 5-246 to 5-255, the first
representing seconds, the second tenths of seconds. If you
make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-256.

TIME-OUT BETWEEN DIFFERENT SYMBOLS

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Custom Tailoring
Decode Buffering
When enabled, successive decodes are buffered by the
scanner. This is useful when the host takes a long time to
receive and/or process a symbol.

ENABLE DECODE BUFFERING

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Parameter Menus

Custom Tailoring
Disable Decode Buffering
When disabled, successive decodes are no longer buffered
by the scanner. The scanner waits until a decoded symbol is
transmitted to the host device before processing another
symbol.

DISABLE DECODE BUFFERING

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Custom Tailoring
Rest Mode
To choose a Rest Mode for the LS 5700/LS 5800, scan the bar
code below. The default time is 30 minutes. That is, 30
minutes after a scan attempt, the scanner enters this mode.
To change the time to rest mode, scan a bar code beginning
on page 5-164.

REST MODE

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Custom Tailoring
Sleep Mode
The LS 5700 can be programmed to completely shut
down. The default time is 30 minutes. That is, 30 minutes
after a scan attempt, the scanner enters this mode. To
change the time to sleep mode, scan a bar code beginning
on page 5-164.

SLEEP MODE

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Custom Tailoring
Time Delay to Rest/Sleep Mode
This parameter sets the time the scanner remains active
after any scanning activity. Scan one of the four options.
Depending on the selection, the scanner enters a rest/sleep
mode 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes after the last attempted
decode.
If you make a mistake, scan CANCEL on page 5-256.

15 MINUTES

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Custom Tailoring
Time Delay to Rest/Sleep Mode

30 MINUTES

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Custom Tailoring
Time Delay to Rest/Sleep Mode

60 MINUTES

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Parameter Menus

Custom Tailoring
Time Delay to Rest/Sleep Mode

90 MINUTES

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Custom Tailoring
Primary Decode Session Time
This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing
continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1
second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. (Setting this
between 1.0 and 3.0 seconds is recommended.)
Scan the bar code below to select a new time-out. Next scan
two numeric bar codes on pages 5-246 to 5-255, the first
representing seconds, the second tenths of seconds. If you
make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-256.

DECODE ATTEMPT DURATION

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Parameter Menus

Decode Options
UPC/EAN Predecode Block
UPC/EAN bar codes are made up of two blocks
representing left and right halves. For example, bar
code1234567890 is divided into left block 12345, and right
block 67890.

To maximize its aggressiveness, the scanner is capable of

decoding a UPC/EAN symbol by splicing together a left
block read by one of the 20 scan lines, and a right block read
by another.

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Decode Options
Reject Predecode Block
This option provides additional protection (beyond the
embedded check digit) against mis-splicing a UPC/EAN
block from a symbol that has just been decoded (but has not
completely exited the scanners field of view), with a block
from a new symbol that has just been presented to the
scanner.
This option requires the scanner to compare the new
symbol against the symbol just decoded to see if there are
common blocks.
If either the left or right blocks match between symbols,
the scanner rejects the common block for the period of time
dictated by the TIME OUT BETWEEN DECODES - SAME
SYMBOL parameter.

REJECT PREDECODE BLOCK

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Parameter Menus

Decode Options
Accept Predecode Block
This option allows immediate decode of a new UPC/EAN
bar code regardless of the previously decoded UPC/EAN
bar codes block content.

ACCEPT PREDECODE BLOCK

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Decode Options
UPC/EAN Security Level
The LS 5700/LS 5800 offers four levels of decode security
for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are
provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is
an inverse relationship between security and scanner
aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of
security necessary for any given application.
Level 0
This is the default setting which allows the scanner to
operate in its most aggressive state, while providing
sufficient security in decoding in-spec UPC/EAN bar
codes.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0

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Parameter Menus

Decode Options
UPC/EAN Security Level
Level 1
As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters
become prone to mis-decodes before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If
you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar
codes, and the mis-decodes are limited to these characters,
select this security level.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 1

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Decode Options
UPC/EAN Security Level
Level 2
If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar
codes, and the mis-decodes are not limited to characters 1,
2, 7, and 8, select this security level.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2

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Decode Options
UPC/EAN Security Level
Level 3
If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing
misdecodes, select this security level. Be advised, selecting
this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding
severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level
significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner. If
this level of security is necessary, you should try to improve
the quality of your bar codes.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3

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Decode Options
Linear UPC/EAN Decode
This option applies to code types containing two adjacent
blocks (e.g. UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13). When enabled, a bar
code is transmitted only when both the left and right blocks
are successfully decoded within one laser scan. This option
should be enabled when bar codes are in proximity to each
other.

ENABLE LINEAR UPC/EAN DECODE

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Decode Options
Disable Linear UPC/EAN Decode

DISABLE LINEAR UPC/EAN DECODE

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Decode Options
Linear Supplemental Decode
This option applies to code types containing two or five
character supplementals. When enabled, a bar code is
transmitted only when both the supplemental block and its
adjacent block are successfully decoded within one laser
scan. This option should be enabled when bar codes are in
proximity to each other.

ENABLE LINEAR SUPPLEMENTAL DECODE

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Parameter Menus

Decode Options
Disable Linear Supplemental Decode

DISABLE LINEAR SUPPLEMENTAL DECODE

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Decode Options
Decode Redundancy for UPC/EAN
(only in Autodiscriminate Mode)
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals
selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol
is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to
thirty times. Ten or above is recommended when decoding
a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without
supplementals.
Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy
value. Next scan two numeric bar codes on pages 5-246
to 5-255 that represent the desired number of times. For
single digit numbers, include a leading zero. If you make
an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL
on page 5-256.

DECODE REDUNDANCY for UPC/EAN

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Parameter Menus

Decode Options
UPC/EAN Decode Performance
This option offers three levels of decode performance
or aggressiveness for UPC/EAN symbols without
supplementals. Increasing the performance level reduces
the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful
if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
Increased levels reduce decode security.
If you enable this option, you may select a Decode
Performance level from the following pages to suit your
performance needs.

ENABLE UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE

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Disable UPC/EAN Decode Performance

DISABLE UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE

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Decode Options
UPC/EAN Decode Performance
Level 1

UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1

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UPC/EAN Decode Performance
Level 2

UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2

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UPC/EAN Decode Performance
Level 3

UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3

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Linear Code Type Security
Level 1
The LS 5700/LS 5800 offers four levels of decode security
for linear code types (e.g. Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5).
Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of
bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanners
aggressiveness decreases.

Select the security level appropriate for your bar code

quality.

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 1

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Linear Code Type Security
Level 2

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 2

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Linear Code Type Security
Level 3

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 3

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Linear Code Type Security
Level 4

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 4

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Code 128 Decode Performance
This option offers three levels of decode performance or
aggressiveness for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the
performance level reduces the amount of required bar code
orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long
and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce
decode security.
If you enable this option, you may select a Decode
Performance level from the following pages to suit your
performance needs.

ENABLE CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE

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Decode Options
Disable Code 128 Decode Performance

DISABLE CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE

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Code 128 Decode Performance
Level 1

CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1

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Code 128 Decode Performance
Level 2

CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2

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Code 128 Decode Performance
Level 3

CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3

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Code 39 Decode Performance
This option offers three levels of decode performance or
aggressiveness for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the
performance level reduces the amount of required bar code
orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long
and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode
security.
If you enable this option, you may select a Decode
Performance level from the following pages to suit your
performance needs.

Note: This option only works with Code

39 One Discrete Length.

ENABLE CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE

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Disable Code 39 Decode Performance

DISABLE CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE

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Decode Options
Code 39 Decode Performance
Level 1

CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1

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Code 39 Decode Performance
Level 2

CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2

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UPC-A Preamble
Scan this bar code if you want to transmit the symbol with
the System Character.

SYSTEM CHARACTER
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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UPC-A Preamble
Scan this bar code if you want to transmit the symbol with
the System Character and Country Code.

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE

(<COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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UPC-A Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E
symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system
character only, transmit system character and country code
(0 for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in
characters are considered part of the symbol.

NO PREAMBLE
(<DATA>)

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UPC-E Preamble
Scan this bar code if you want to transmit the symbol with
the System Character.

SYSTEM CHARACTER
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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UPC-E Preamble
Scan this bar code if you want to transmit the symbol with
the System Character and Country Code.

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE

Data Transmission Formats

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type
When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives
you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an
EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code.

When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no

effect on bar code data.

TYPE IS EAN-13

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Do Not Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type
When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives
you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an
EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code.

When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no

effect on bar code data.

TYPE IS EAN-8

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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into
EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to
accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one
length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading
zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

<DATA> <CR (1013)>

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Programming Utilities
Numeric Bar Codes
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the
appropriately numbered bar code(s).

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