Motorola DS3478 Beeper Definitions

2 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide
Beeper Definitions
The digital scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate it s status. Table 2-1 defines beep
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.
Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Short low-short medium-short high beeps Power up.
One short high beep The digital scanner successfully decoded a bar code
(if the decode beeper is enabled).
Four long low beeps A communication error occurred while transmitting a
scanned symbol to a host. The data is ignored. This
occurs if the digital scanner is not properly conf igured or
if the digital scanner has disconnected from the cradle.
Long low-high beeps Attempt to pair with the cradle was unsucce ssful. Ensure
that the cradle has power; if not, cycle power to the
cradle and re-attempt the pairing.
Four short high beeps Low battery indication.
Long low-high-low-high beeps Attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with
the maximum number of digital scanners.
Five long low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low-high-low beeps ADF transmit error.
Short high-short high-short low-short low beeps Radio failure.
Cordless Digital Scanner Connection
Short low-short high beeps The digital scanner connected to the cradle after
scanning a pairing bar code or automatically after a
disconnect.
Short high-short low beeps The digital scanner disconnected from the cradle either
because the digital scanner moved out of range of the
cradle, the USB host suspended the cradle, or cradle
power was interrupted.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence
performed.
Long low-long high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence
or
Cancel scanned. The digital scanner remains in ADF
program mode.
Short high-short low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using
numeric bar codes.