Datalogic PowerScan Retail PM9501-RT Quick Reference Manual
Datalogic PowerScan Retail PM9501-RT Quick Reference Manual

Datalogic PowerScan Retail PM9501-RT Quick Reference Manual

Industrial cordless handheld area imager bar code reader

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PM9501-RT
Industrial Cordless Handheld
Area Imager Bar Code Reader
Quick Reference Guide

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  • Page 1 PowerScan™ Retail PM9501-RT Industrial Cordless Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Datalogic has taken reasonable measures to provide informa- tion in this manual that is complete and accurate, however, Datalogic reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Resetting Product Defaults ..........7 Compatibility with the PowerScan™ 8000 family ....8 Set Date and Time ................8 Linking the Reader ................9 Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base......9 Power Off ..................9 Reading Parameters ..............10 Good Read Green Spot Duration ........10 Digital Watermark Reading ..........11...
  • Page 4 NOTES PowerScan™ Retail PM9501-RT...
  • Page 5: End User Software License Agreement (Eula)

    2. Scope Of License Granted 2.1 Datalogic grants to End User a personal non-exclusive, non-transferable, per- petual license to use the Software, solely on the Datalogic Product in which it is embedded ("designated Datalogic Product"), in machine-readable form only, solely for End User's internal business purposes. This Agreement does not convey ownership of the Software to End User.
  • Page 6 3.2 End User shall not sell, assign, sublicense, distribute, lend, rent, give, or other- wise transfer the Datalogic Product to any third party unless such third party agrees with Datalogic in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any such transfer of the Datalogic Product absent such agreement shall be null and void.
  • Page 7 52.227-19 or in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii), whichever is applicable. 9.2 If End User is using the Datalogic Product outside of the United States, End User must comply with the applicable local laws of the country in which the Datalogic Product is used, with U.S.
  • Page 8: Software Product Policy

    The Court of Hong Kong shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters regarding this Agreement, except that Datalogic shall have the right, at its absolute discretion, to initiate pro- ceedings in the courts of any other state, country, or territory in which End User resides, or in which any of End User's assets are located.
  • Page 9: Description

    Powerscan™ PM9501-RT Description The PowerScan™ Retail 9501 series is the first handheld scanners family on the market capable of reading digital watermarks, including Digimarc® Barcode. The PowerScan™ PM9501-RT is a feature-rich and rugged area imager reader. It is offered in several different mod- els to better fit the different needs of each customer.
  • Page 10: Using The Powerscan™ Pm9501-Rt

    The reader can be set up to select and output a subset of data elements from USA Driver License PDF417 barcodes. This feature can be USA Driver License enabled using either Datalogic Aladdin™ or the Parsing barcodes in the USA Driver License Parsing Quick Reference Guide (QRG), available on the Datalogic website.
  • Page 11: Installing The Battery Pack

    To install, charge and/or do any other action on the bat- tery, follow the instructions in this manual. To charge the Battery Pack, See “Charging the Batteries” on page 6. Datalogic recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure NOTE maximum performance.
  • Page 12 (0° - 40°C) temperature range. Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied CAUTION by your Datalogic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and void your warranty. Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
  • Page 13 Installing the Battery Pack As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity over time. Capacity deterioration is noticeable after one year of service whether the battery is in use or not. It is difficult to precisely predict the finite life of a LI battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at 500 charge cycles.
  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    Installing the Battery Pack Charging the Batteries Once the BC 90x0 is powered, you can charge the reader's ™ batteries. Place the PowerScan M9501 into the BC 90x0 cradle. The Reader LED on the cradle/battery charger turns red. The battery is completely charged when the Reader LED on the cradle/battery charger turns green.
  • Page 15: Programming

    Programming Programming The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. Customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes available in the PowerScan™ PM9501-RT. Check the corresponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.
  • Page 16: Compatibility With The Powerscan™ 8000 Family

    Set Date and Time Compatibility with the PowerScan™ 8000 family The PM9501-RT can be programmed to operate in a mode compatible with the PowerScan™ 8000 family. For further details and for the relevant configuration strings and labels, refer to the PRG. Set Date and Time 1.
  • Page 17: Linking The Reader

    Linking the Reader Linking the Reader Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base For RF devices, before configuring the interface it is nec- essary to link the handheld with the base. To link the handheld and the base, press the trigger to wake up the handheld, and mount it on the base.
  • Page 18: Reading Parameters

    Reading Parameters Reading Parameters Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See Using the PowerScan™ PM9501-RT on page 2 for more information. The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisi- tion time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.
  • Page 19: Digital Watermark Reading

    Reading Parameters Digital Watermark Reading ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Disable Enable Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 20: Operating Mode

    Operating Mode Operating Mode Scan Mode The imager can be set to operate in one of several scan- ning modes. See the PRG for more information and set- tings for any of the options: Trigger Single (Default) — When the trigger is pulled, scan- ning is activated until one of the following occurs: •...
  • Page 21 Operating Mode Operating Mode (continued) ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Scan Mode = Trigger Single Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Multiple Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Multiple Scan Mode = Flashing Scan Mode = Always On Scan Mode = Stand Mode Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 22: Motion Aiming Control

    Pick Mode Motion Aiming Control This feature configures the ability of the scanner to Enable/Disable the Aiming system when motion is detected (Motionix™ motion-sensing technology). Scan the Enter/Exit Programming bar code above, then either of the bar codes below.  Motion Aiming Control = Enable Motion Aiming Control = Disable Pick Mode...
  • Page 23: Multiple Label Reading

    Multiple Label Reading Multiple Label Reading The reader offers a number of options for multiple label reading. See the PRG or software configuration tool for descriptions of these features and programming labels. Technical Specifications The following tables contain Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory infor- mation.
  • Page 24 Technical Specifications PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Light Source Roll (Tilt) Tolerance ± 180° Pitch Tolerance ± 40° Skew (Yaw) Toler- ± 40° ance Print Contrast 15% minimum reflectance Minimum Max resolution 1D: 4 mils Resolution Max resolution 2D: 7.5 mils DEPTH OF FIELD (TYPICAL) Symbology Working Ranges 4 mils: 6-17 cm...
  • Page 25 Technical Specifications DECODE CAPABILITY 1D BAR CODES GS1 Databar linear codes, UPC/EAN (A,E,13,8), UPC/EAN with P2/ P5 Addons, UPC/EAN Coupons, ISBN, Code128, EAN128, ISBT128, Code39, Code39 Full ASCII, Code39 CIP, Code 32, Codabar, Inter- leaved 2 of 5, IATA, Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Code11, MSI, Plessey, Code 93, Follet 2/5 2D / STACKED CODES DataMatrix, MaxiCode and QR Codes (QR, Micro QR and Multiple...
  • Page 26 Technical Specifications RADIO FEATURES Frequency working 433 MHz 910 MHz model center 19.2 kb/s 36.8 kb/s (default) Programmable Speed 115.2 kb/s 500 kb/s (default) 500 kb/s 130 m (at 500 kb/s) Typical Range 50 m (at 36.8 kb/s, 80 m (at 19.2 kb/s) (in open air) fixed channel) Max number of...
  • Page 27: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications LED and Beeper Indications The reader’s beeper sounds and its LED illuminates 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 func- tions are programmable, and so may or may not be turned on.
  • Page 28 LED and Beeper Indications Table 3. Error Indicators INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER The reader is try- Link Attempt ing to link to the Slow Flashes base Reader and Base Configuration are aligning the Fast Flashes Alignment parameters' con- figuration The reader has 3 beeps of Link successfully...
  • Page 29 LED and Beeper Indications Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in Programming Mode. INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER Label Pro- A valid program- LED blinks Reader sounds gramming ming label has continu- four low fre- Mode Entry been scanned.
  • Page 30: Error Codes

    Error Codes Error Codes Upon startup, if the reader sounds a long tone, this means the reader has not passed its automatic Selftest and has entered FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) isolation mode. If the reader is reset, the sequence will be repeated. Press and release the trigger to hear the FRU indication code.
  • Page 31: Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 32: Datalogic Limited Factory Warranty

    90 day period starting from the date of shipment of the repaired product from Datalogic or until the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is longer. Da-...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Ergonomic Recommendations

    Provide a suitable working environment • Improve work procedures. Support Through the Website Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com: For quick access, from the home page click on the search...
  • Page 35: Hex-Numeric Keypad

    Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad Use the barcodes that follow to enter numbers or alpha characters as you would select characters from a keypad. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 36 Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad (continued) PowerScan™ Retail PM9501-RT...
  • Page 37 Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad (continued) Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 38 Hex-Numeric Keypad NOTES PowerScan™ Retail PM9501-RT...
  • Page 40 ©2013-2019 Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U. Datalogic USA, Inc 959 Terry Street | Eugene, OR 97402 |USA...

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