2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide
Beeper DefinitionsThe scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. 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
Low/medium/high beep Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is
enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned
symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is
not properly configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error.
Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence
performed.
Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned,
wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming
sequence; remain in program mode.
Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar
code keypad.
Hi/lo/hi/lo beep Successful program exit with change in the
parameter setting.
Low/hi/low/hi beep Out of host parameter storage space. Scan
Set
Default Parameter on page 4-3
.
Code 39 Buffering
Hi/lo beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 Beeps - long high beep Code 39 buffer is full.
Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an
attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer.
Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data.