2 - 2 Symbol LS3478 Product Reference Guide
Beeper Definitions
The scanner emits different beeper sequence s and patterns to indicate its status. Table 2-1 defines beep
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the 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 A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
Four long low beeps A communication error occurred while transmitting a scanned symbol
to a host. The dat a is ignore d. This occurs if the scann er is not properly
configured or if the scanner has disconnected from the cradle.
Long low-high beeps Attempt to pair with the cradle was unsuccessful. 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 scanners.
Five long low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low-high-low beeps ADF transmit error.
Short high- short high-s hort low-short low
beeps Radio failure.
Cordless Scanner Connection
Short low-short high beeps The scanner has connected to the cradle after scanning a pairing bar
code or automatically after a disconnect.
Short high-short low beeps The scanner disconnec ted from the cradle either beca use the scanner
moved out of range of the cradle, the USB host suspended the crad le,
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. Scanner remains in ADF program mode.
Short high-short low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.
Short high-short low-short high-short low
beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.