SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
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72-72130-01 Revision A May 2005
©2005 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
All rights reserved.
Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or
design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the
application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein. No license is granted,
either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent,
covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process
in which Symbol products might be used. An implied license exists only for equipment, circuits,
and subsystems contained in Symbol products. Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered
trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby
acknowledged.
Symbol Technologies, Inc., One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300, http://www.symbol.com
Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the patents listed on the website:
www.symbol.com/patents
Country Approval
Regulatory markings are applied to the device signifying the radio (s) are approved for use in the
following countries: United States, Canada, Australia, Japan & Europe
1
.
Please refer to the Symbol Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details of other country markings. This is
available at http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.
Note
1
:
For 2.4GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Radio Modules
The DS 3478 Scanners contain an approved radio module. This module is the Symbol Bluetooth radio
Type: 21-64381
Bluetooth Devices
This product is an approved Bluetooth device. BT ID: BT01784
Ergonomic Recommendations
Caution:
In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the
recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are
adhering to your company's safety programs to prevent employee injury.
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural/neutral position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adjustable workstations
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.
Regulatory Information
All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are
sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies
equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Regulatory Information is available in French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese,
Japanese, and simplified Chinese. Please see Web site:
http:// www.symbol.com/manuals and look for your specific product.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada
Radio Transmitters
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Label Marking: The Term "IC:" before the radio certification only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
Bluetooth for use through the EEA have the following restrictions:
• Maximum radiated transmit power of 10mW EIRP in the frequency range 2.400 -2.4835 GHz
• Belgium outside usage, the equipment is restricted to 2.460 -2.4835 GHz frequency range
• Italy requires a user license for outside usage.
Statement of Compliance
Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
Declaration of Conformities may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/
Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.
Power Supply
Use only a Symbol-approved power supply 50-14000-101 output rated 9 Vdc and minimum 1 A. The
power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate
any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.
FCC / EU RF Exposure Guidelines
Safety Information
The device complies with Internationally recognised standards covering Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices.
Reducing RF Exposure – Use Properly
It is advisable to use the device only in the normal operating position.
Hand Held Devices:
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device must be operated in the hand. Other operating
configurations should be avoided.
Service Information
Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s
network and run your applications.
If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact
your facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the
equipment, they will contact the Symbol Support Center:
United States
1-800-653-5350
Canada
905-629-7226
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424
Asia/Pacific
+65-337-6588
Australia
1-800-672-906
Austria/Österreich
01-5055794-0
Denmark/Danmark
7020-1718
Finland/Suomi
9 5407 580
France
01-40-96-52-21
Germany/Deutschland
6074-49020
Italy/Italia
2-484441
Mexico/México
5-520-1835
Netherlands/Nederland
315-271700
Norway/Norge
+47 2232 4375
South Africa
11-8095311
Spain/España
91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
+34-9-1-320-39-09 (Outside Spain)
Sweden/Sverige
08 445 29 00
Latin America Sales Support
1-800-347-0178 (Inside US)
+1-954-255-2610 (Outside US)
Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact local distributor or call
+44 118 945 7360
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Laser Devices
Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10,
and IEC825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996. The laser
classification is marked on one of the labels on the device.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and
international regulations:
Caution:
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright
light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light
beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
Scanner Labeling
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Regulatory Information
72-72130-01 Revision A May 2005
Optimum Upright Body Posture
Avoid Extreme Wrist Angles
Low-medium-high beep
Power up
Short high beep
Bar code decoded [if
decode beeper enabled]
4 long low beeps
Transmission error
detected; data is ignored
4 short high beeps
Low battery
indication
Short low-high beep
Scanner has paired with
the cradle
Short high-low beep
Scanner has unpaired
from the cradle
Standard Use
Short high-low beep
Correct programming
sequence performed
Long low-high beep
Incorrect programming
sequence or Cancel
bar code scanned
Short high-low-high-low beep
Successful parameter
setting
Parameter Menu Scanning
Beeper Indications
Standard Use
LED Indications
Off
No power applied to
scanner, or scanner is
on and ready to scan
Green
Bar code successfully
decoded
Red
Data transmission
error or scanner malfunction
Charging Use
Green Slow Flash
Scanner charging in
slow mode (used
when cradle is
powered by host
cable)
Green Fast Flash
Scanner charging in rapid
mode (used when cradle
is powered from external
power supply)
Red and Green Flash
Temperature fault
Red Flash
Charging problem
See Product Reference
Guide for more
information
Recommended Usage Guide
Local Contact:
POST IN WORK AREAPOST IN WORK AREA
http://www.symbol.com/barcode
Optimum Scanning Positions
TAKING BREAKS AND TASK ROTATION RECOMMENDE D
TAKING BREAKS AND TASK ROTATION RECOMMENDE D
ALTERNATE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDS
ALTERNATE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDS
Aiming
1
Tether Plate
2
LED Indicators
3
Scan Window
4
Scan Trigger
Optimum Body Posture
for Low Scanning
ALTERNATE LEFT
AND RIGHT KNEES
Optimum Body Posture for
Extended Range Scanning
http://www.symbol.com/barcode
AVOID EXTREME
WRIST ANGLES
AVOID REACHING
AVOID BENDING
Long low-high beep
Unsuccessful pairing
attempt
DS 3478
DS 3478
SYM.004.04_
LS 3478 RUG Poster
SYM.004.04_
LS 3478 RUG Poster
15 x 33.75" flat
folds to match
dummy provided
15 x 33.75" flat
folds to match
dummy provided
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