14 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide

Using ADF Bar Codes
When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logi cally correct. Plan ahead before you start scanning.
To program each data formatting rule:
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Start the Rule. Scan Begin New Rule on page 14-6.
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Specify Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria . Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128),
code length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits “129”). See Criteria on page
14-9.
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Specify Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. Th e actions of a rule specify how to
format the data for transmission. See Actions on page 14-20.
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Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule on page 14-6. This places the rule in the top position in the rule buffer.
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Use the following special-purpose bar codes to correct e rrors that occur during this process: Erase Criteria
and Start Again, Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, etc.
Use the Erase bar codes on page 14-7 to erase criteria, actions, and entire rules.
Beeper Definitions on page 2-2 help guide you through the p rogramming steps.
ADF Bar Code Menu Example
This section provides an example of how to enter and use ADF rul es for scan data.
An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part numbe r, and destination code into their
own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the
manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the followi ng format:
MMMMMPPPPPDD
Where: M = Manufacturer ID
P = Part Number
D = Destination Code
The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number
<CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>. At this center the UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.
The following rules must be entered:
When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL
M>, send the next 5 characters, send the part number key <CTRL P>, send the next 2 characters, send the
destination code key <CTRL D>.
When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the man ufacturer ID key <CTRL M>.
To enter these rules, see the following steps: