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PowerScan™ Retail PD953X-RT Industrial Corded Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader Quick Reference Guide...
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PowerScan™ PD953X-RT Description The PowerScan™ Retail 95XX series is the first handheld scanners family on the market capable of reading digital watermarks, including Digimarc® Barcode. The Power- Scan™ PD953X-RT is a feature-rich and rugged area imager reader. It is offered in several different models to better fit the different needs of each customer.
USA Driver License PDF417 barcodes. This feature can be USA Driver License enabled using either Datalogic Aladdin™ or Parsing the barcodes in the USA Driver License Pars- ing Quick Reference Guide (QRG), available on the Datalogic website.
Setting Up the Reader Connecting the Cable A. Rubber gasket B. Cable Holder C. Cover D. Connector Holder Slip the cable through the Cover. Push the Rubber Gas- ket onto the Cable FRONT>> Holder. Push the Cable Holder and gasket into the handle.
Using the PowerScan™ PD953X-RT Using the PowerScan™ PD953X-RT The PowerScan™ PD953X-RT normally functions by cap- turing and decoding bar codes. The reader is equipped with an internal Motionix™ motion-sensing function which activates the aiming system on device motion. The intelli- gent aiming system indicates the field of view which should be positioned over the bar code: Table 1.
Selecting the Interface Type Selecting the Interface Type Upon completing the physical connection between the reader and its host, proceed directly to Interface Selection below for information and programming for the interface type the reader is connected to (for example: RS-232, Key- board Wedge, USB, etc.) and scan the appropriate bar code to select your system’s correct interface type.
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Selecting the Interface Type RS-232 RS-232 standard interface RS-232 RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS232-WN RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS RS-232 OPOS USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface USB-COM PowerScan™ Retail PD953X-RT...
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Selecting the Interface Type USB (continued) USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) USB-OEM a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com USB Keyboard with standard key encoding USB-KBD USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding USB-KBD-ALT USB Keyboard for Apple computers...
Selecting the Interface Type Keyboard Interface KEYBOARD WEDGE IBM AT or PS/2 PCs Standard Key Encoding KBD-AT IBM AT or PS/2 PCs Standard Key Encoding without external keyboard KBD-AT-NK IBM AT or PS/2 PCs w/Alternate Key KBD-AT-ALT IBM AT or PS/2 PCs Alternate Key Encoding without external keyboard KBD-AT-ALT-NK Scancode Tables...
Selecting the Interface Type Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard. This option is usable only with USB-KBD and Keyboard Wedge interface without the "Alternate Key" mode. COUNTRY MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Country Mode = U.S. Country Mode = Belgium Country Mode = Britain Country Mode = Croatia*...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Czech* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian* Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description PowerScan™...
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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 Quick Reference Guide...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Switzerland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description PowerScan™ Retail PD953X-RT...
Selecting the Interface Type Caps Lock State This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces. This does not apply when an alternate key encoding key- board is selected. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON Caps Lock State = AUTO Caps Lock Enable...
Programming Numlock This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB keyboard. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Numlock = Numlock key unchanged Numlock = Numlock key toggled Programming The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard...
Programming Using Programming Bar Codes This manual contains bar codes which allow you to recon- figure your reader. Some programming bar code labels, like the "Reset Default Settings" on page 15, require only the scan of that single label to enact the change. Other bar codes require the reader to be placed in Pro- gramming Mode prior to scanning them.
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™ PD953X-RT on page 4 for more infor- mation. The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisition time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.
Operating Modes Operating Modes 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) — This mode is associated with typi- cal handheld reader operation.
Operating Modes Scan Mode ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Scan Mode = Trigger Single Multiple Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Scan Mode = Flashing Multiple Scan Mode = Stand Mode Scan Mode = Always On Motion Aiming Control This feature configures the ability of the scanner to Enable/Disable the Aiming system when motion is...
Operating Modes Pick Mode Specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when they are close to the center of the aiming pattern. Pick Mode is a Decoding and Transmission process where bar codes that are not within the configurable distance from the center of the aiming pattern are not acknowl- edged or transmitted to the host.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory infor- mation. Item Description PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Height: 212 mm Dimensions Length: 110 mm Width: 74 mm Weight (without cable) 330 gr (without cable) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Input Voltage 5 VDC +/- 5% Operating Current (typical):...
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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 QR...
LED and Beeper Indications LED and Beeper Indications The reader’s beeper sounds and its LED illuminates to indi- cate 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 program- mable, and so may or may not be turned on.
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LED and Beeper Indications INDICATOR DESCRIPTION BEEPER 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 value. Blue light Image When ready to flashes 2 times Capture capture image...
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LED and Beeper Indications Programming Mode The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in Programming Mode INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER Label A valid program- Reader sounds LED blinks Programming ming label has four low fre- continuously Mode Entry been scanned. quency beeps.
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.
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.
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-...
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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.
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 and click on the SUPPORT link which gives you access to: •...
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Support Through the Website NOTES PowerScan™ Retail PD953X-RT...