General purpose corded handheld linear bar code reader (37 pages)
Summary of Contents for Datalogic QuickScan QD2131
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QuickScan™ QD2131 General Purpose Corded Handheld Linear Imager Bar Code Reader Quick Reference Guide...
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Software Product Policy terms and conditions for making software/firmware changes in products shipped to the buyer. To arrange for a Software Maintenance and Support Agreement please contact your Datalogic sales person. Quick Reference Guide...
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Software Product Policy NOTES viii QuickScan™ QD2131...
QuickScan™ QD2131 Description With rich feature sets and extensive options, the QuickScan™ product series from Datalogic represents the premium level of data collection equipment for general purpose applications. To read a symbol simply aim the reader and pull the trigger. The QuickScan™ QD2131 reader is a...
Setting Up the Reader Setting Up the Reader Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and communicating with its host. Connect the Cable to the reader and the Host (see "Connect/Disconnect Cable to Reader" on page 2 "Connect Host Interface"...
Using the Quickscan™ QD2131 Reader Using the Quickscan™ QD2131 Reader Bar Code Reading Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger to enable the illuminator (red beam) to decode the bar code label. The illuminator will remain on until the trigger is released, or a label is read, or the "maximum scan on time"...
Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes avail- able in the QuickScan QD2131 PRG. Check the corresponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.
Information and programming options for each interface type are provided in this section. For defaults and additional infor- mation associated with each interface, proceed to the corre- sponding chapter in the QuickScan QD2131 PRG. Configuring the Interface Scan the appropriate programming bar code to select the interface type for your system.
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Select RS232-WN RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS Select RS-232 OPOS USB COM to simulate RS-232 standard interface Select USB-COM-STD USB-OEM USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) Select USB-OEM a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com. Quick Reference Guide...
Selecting the Interface Type Keyboard Interface Use the programming bar codes to select options for USB Keyboard and Wedge Interfaces. KEYBOARD AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/ Standard Key Encoding Select KBD-AT Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding but without external keyboard Select KBD-AT-NK AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &...
KEYBOARD (continued) USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding Select USB Alternate Keyboard USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard Scancode Tables Reference the QuickScan QD2131 PRG for information about control character emulation for keyboard interfaces. Quick Reference Guide...
Selecting the Interface Type Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard. Only these interfaces support ALL Country Modes: • USB Keyboard (without alternate key encoding) • AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Std Key Encoding •...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Croatia* Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungarian *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* Country Mode = Portugal* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description QuickScan™...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Switzerland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
Selecting the Interface Type Caps Lock State This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This is used by the keyboard wedge and USB keyboard interfaces. 00 = CAPS LOCK Off, send character data in normal format. 01 = CAPS LOCK ON, send character data in reverse case.
Reading Parameters Numlock This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Num- lock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB keyboard. NUMLOCK ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Numlock = Numlock key unchanged Numlock = Numlock key toggled Reading Parameters Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pat-...
Reading Parameters Good Read Green Spot Duration Successful reading can be signaled by a good read green spot. Use the bar codes that follow to specify the duration of the good read pointer beam after a good read. GOOD READ GREEN SPOT DURATION ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Green Spot Duration = Disable (Green Spot is Off) Green Spot Duration = Short (300 msec)
Operating Modes Operating Modes Scan Mode The imager can operate in one of several scanning modes. Trigger Single — When the trigger is pulled, scanning is acti- vated until one of the following occurs: • a programmable duration has elapsed •...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Char- acteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. Item Description Physical Characteristics Color Black & white Height 6.4"/163 mm Dimensions Length 3.6"/91 mm Width 1.6"/41 mm Weight (without Approximately 5.3 ounces/150 g cable) Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage: 4.5 - 14.0VDC...
LED and Beeper Indications LED and Beeper Indications The reader’s beeper sounds and its top multi-colour LED illu- minates to indicate various functions or errors on the reader. An optional “Green Spot” also performs useful functions. The following tables list these indications. One exception to the behaviors listed in the tables is that the reader’s functions are programmable, and so may or may not be turned on.
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LED and Beeper Indications Indicator Description Beeper The reader has Reader The LED blinks been disabled by Disabled continuously the host. Upon success- ful read of a label, the soft- Green Spot ware shall turn flashes the green spot momentarily on for the time specified by the configured...
Error Codes Configuration Reader sounds Label Pro- option(s) have been one high fre- gramming successfully pro- quency beep Mode Accep- grammed via labels and 4 low fre- tance of Pro- and the reader has quency beeps gramming exited Program- followed by ming Mode.
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Datalogic. Datalogic shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in Datalogic’s possession. In the absence of specific written instruc- tions for the return of product to Customer, Datalogic will select the carrier, but Datalogic shall not thereby assume any liability in connec- tion with the return shipment.
Ergonomic Recommendations Ergonomic Recommendations In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the recommenda- tions below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adher- CAUTION ing to your company’s safety programs to pre- vent employee injury.
Cleaning Cleaning Exterior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills, smudges or debris require periodic cleaning to ensure best performance during scanning. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. If the product is very soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted non- aggressive cleaning solution or diluted ethyl alcohol.
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