Page 2 - LS 2100 Product Reference Guide
vi 70-32818-01 Revision B — April 2001 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742 LS 2100 Product Reference Guide
Page 3 - Product Reference Guide
LS 2100 Undecoded Scanner Product Reference Guide 70-32818-01 Revision B April 2001
Page 5 - Contents; Chapter . About This Guide
iii Contents Chapter . About This Guide Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vRelated Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Glossary
iv LS 2100 Product Reference Guide Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Standard Accessories: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - About This Guide; Notational Conventions; Related Publications; Service Information
v About This Guide The LS 2100 Undecoded Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for the setup, programming, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the LS 2100 scanner. Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: ! Bullets ( ! ) indicate:...
Page 8 - Symbol Support Center
vi LS 2100 Product Reference Guide 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 ...
Page 9 - Warranty
-vii About This Guide If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. Warranty Symbol Technologies, Inc (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of t...
Page 10 - Warranty Coverage and Procedure
viii LS 2100 Product Reference Guide This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any ...
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Introduction
1-1 Chapter 1 Setting Up the LS 2100 Introduction The LS 2100 Series of hand-held laser scanners offers excellent performance in retail and light industrial applications. Advanced ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time. The LS 2100 Series hand-held scanner is based on ...
Page 12 - Audience
1-2 LS 2100 Product Reference Guide complete line of Symbol Technologies portable terminals and the full range of SYMBOL and OmniLink TM interface controllers. ! LS 2104 - With a simple cable change, this scanner is compatible with: " RS 232C asynchronous terminals " Synapse TM “Smart Cables...
Page 14 - Connecting to a Host
1-4 LS 2100 Product Reference Guide 3. Insert a new cable in the receptacle. Press the cable firmly into the receptacle until you hear a click. Connecting to a Host Plug the connector at the end of the LS 2100 cable into the appropriate port on the Symbol interface controller or portable terminal. R...
Page 15 - Chapter 2
2-1 Chapter 2 Scanning with the LS 2100 Introduction This chapter covers the proper techniques for scanning bar codes and the decode zone for the LS 2100 scanner. Scanning with the LS 2100 1. Before you use the scanner, make sure all cable connections are secure.2. Make sure the bar code is in the c...
Page 16 - Aiming the Scanner
2-2 LS 2100 Product Reference Guide Figure 2-1. Holding the Scanner Aiming the Scanner Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “bli...
Page 17 - What Does The Beep Mean?
2-3 Scanning with the LS 2100 ! Scan the Entire Symbol " The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol (as in the left bar code below). " The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. " Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close toget...
Page 20 - Accessories; Standard Accessories:
3-2 LS 2100 Product Reference Guide ! Make sure the symbol is not defaced. ! Try scanning test symbols of the same code type. If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See page vi for the telephone number. Accessories...
Page 21 - Optional Accessories; Technical Specifications
3-3 Maintenance and Specifications Optional Accessories Optional accessories, supplied at extra cost, include additional units of any item listed above and the following items: Technical Specifications Description Part Number Hands-free Stand-Free Standing 21-33324-01 Desk-mount Stand 21-33323-01 It...
Page 23 - LS 2100 Signal Descriptions
3-5 Maintenance and Specifications LS 2100 Signal Descriptions The following signal descriptions apply to the connection between the scanner and the cable, and are for reference only. Pin Signal Name Function 2 Power This pin is to be connected to the 4.75 to 14 V (4.75 to 14 VDC) power supply. When...
