Datalogic QuickScan QM24XX Quick Reference Manual

General purpose handheld area imager bar code reader with datalogic’s star cordless system

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QuickScan™ QM24XX
General Purpose Handheld
Area Imager Bar Code Reader
with Datalogic's STAR Cordless System™
Quick Reference Guide

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  • Page 1 QuickScan™ QM24XX General Purpose Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System™ Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Datalogic ADC, Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates ("Datalogic" or “Datalogic ADC”). Owners of Datalogic...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Battery Safety ..............8 Replacing the Battery Pack ..........11 Using the Quickscan™ QM24XX ..........13 Linking the Reader ..............14 Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base......14 Power Off ..................14 Selecting the Base Interface Type ..........15 Interface Selection ............15 Configuring the Interface ........
  • Page 4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement....41 Canadian Notice ..............41 Power Supply ..............42 Imager Labeling ..............42 WEEE Statement ............... 44 Datalogic ADC Limited Factory Warranty ....... 45 Warranty Coverage ..........45 Warranty Claims Process........45 Warranty Exclusions..........46 No Assignment ............47 Risk of Loss ..............
  • Page 5 2. Scope Of License Granted. 2.1 Datalogic grants to End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual 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 Datalogic or Datalogic's third party licensors and that the Software is protected by intellectual property laws and treaties. The license set forth in this Agreement does not transfer to End User any ownership of Datalogic' s or its third party licen- sors' copyrights, patents, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, or other intel- lectual property rights and End User shall have no right to commence any legal actions to obtain such rights.
  • Page 7 Datalogic ADC, Inc., Legal Department, 959 Terry Street, Eugene, OR 97402. 7.2 In the defense or settlement of any such claim, Datalogic may, at its option, 1) procure for End User the right to continue using the Datalogic Product, 2)
  • Page 8: Software Product Policy

    Notices to Datalogic shall be sent to the attention of Contract Administration, Datalogic ADC, Inc., 959 Terry Street, Eugene, OR 97402, or such other address as may be specified by Datalogic in writing.
  • Page 9: Description

    QuickScan™ QM24XX 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. The QuickScan QM24XX readers have enhanced optics with improved motion tolerance allowing codes placed on fast...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Reader

    Setting Up the Reader Setting Up the Reader Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and communicating with its host. Configure the Base Station starting on this page. Charge the Batteries (see page 8). Link to the Base Station (see page 14). Select the Interface Type (see page 15).
  • Page 11 Setting Up the Reader Figure 1. Lock lever disengaged Engage the locking mechanism by pushing up the lever as far as it will go. Figure 2. Lever in locked position It is good practice to put the scanner in the locked condition at the end of the working shift, or when not in use for an extended period of time.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Base Station

    (if necessary) before proceeding. Connect the interface cable before apply- ing power to the Base Station. The QuickScan QM24XX can also be Powered by the Terminal. When powered by the Terminal, the battery charger is automatically set as Slow charge.
  • Page 13 Connecting the Base Station After the cables are plugged in, reinsert the rubber Cable Stopper. Cable Stopper reinserted Connect to an AC Adapter, and plug the AC power cord into the (wall) outlet. Figure 3. Connecting the Base Station Wall plug Connector I/F Cable AC/DC...
  • Page 14: System And Network Layouts

    Connecting the Base Station Figure 4. Connecting to the Host or... or... or... Power Connection — Plug the AC Adapter into an approved AC wall socket with the cable facing downwards (as shown in Figure 3) to prevent undue strain on the socket. System and Network Layouts Stand Alone Layout Figure 5.
  • Page 15: Using The Bc20Xx™ Radio Base

    Connecting the Base Station Using the BC20XX™ Radio Base Radio Base LEDs LEDs on the QuickScan Base provide information about the Base as well as battery charging status, as shown in Figure Figure 6. QuickScan Base LEDs Yellow LED Red LED / Green LED Table 1.
  • Page 16: Charging The Batteries

    Table 1 on page 7) will indi- cate the status of the battery. Before using the Battery, read “Battery Safety” in the following section. Datalogic recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance. Battery Safety To install, charge and/or perform any other action on the bat- tery, follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 17 Use only the authorized power supplies, bat- tery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by CAUTION 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. The...
  • Page 18 Charging the Batteries Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot CAUTION weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
  • Page 19: Replacing The Battery Pack

    US and China regulatory and other laws and regulations about the environment. Replacing the Battery Pack Before proceeding, read “Battery Safety” on the preceding pages. Datalogic recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance. Using a coin or a screwdriver, unscrew the bottom of the battery pack until it is disengaged.
  • Page 20 Charging the Batteries Extract the battery pack by slightly rotating the pack and pulling away from the reader. To mount the new battery pack reverse the process: Insert the top of the new pack inside the reader’s han- dle. Rotate the battery pack downward while pressing the bottom side of the battery pack (to seat securely into the contacts springs) so that the edges of the pack and the handle board are aligned, while replacing the screw...
  • Page 21: Using The Quickscan™ Qm24Xx

    LED indicator. Reference the QuickScan QM24XX Product Reference Guide (PRG) on the Datalogic website for more information about this feature and other programmable settings. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 22: Linking The Reader

    Linking the Reader Linking the Reader Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base For RF devices, before configuring the interface it is necessary to link the handheld with the base. To link the handheld and the base, either press the trigger to wake it, or simply mount into the base to wake up for opera- tion.
  • Page 23: Selecting The Base Interface Type

    Selecting the Base Interface Type Selecting the Base Interface Type Upon completing the physical connection between the base and its host, proceed directly to Interface Selection (below) for information and programming for the interface type the base is connected to (for example: RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, USB, etc.) and scan the appropriate bar code to select your sys- tem’s correct interface type.
  • Page 24 RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf 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 QuickScan™ QM24XX...
  • Page 25: Keyboard Interface

    Selecting the Base 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...
  • Page 26 Selecting the Base Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding Select KBD-XT Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminal 3153 Select KBD-IBM-3153 Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx make only keyboard Select KBD-IBM-M Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx make break keyboard Select KBD-IBM-MB USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding...
  • Page 27: Scancode Tables

    Select KBD-DIG-VT USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard Scancode Tables Reference the QuickScan QM24XX ™ PRG for information about control character emulation which applies to keyboard interfaces. Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard.
  • Page 28 Selecting the Base Interface Type All other interfaces support ONLY the following Country Modes: U.S., Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden. COUNTRY MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Country Mode = U.S. Country Mode = Belgium Country Mode = Britain Country Mode = Croatia* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description QuickScan™...
  • Page 29 Selecting the Base Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 30 Selecting the Base Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* Country Mode = Portugal* Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Spain *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description QuickScan™...
  • Page 31 Selecting the Base Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Switzerland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 32: Caps Lock State

    Selecting the Base 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 keyboard 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...
  • Page 33: Numlock

    Selecting the Base Interface Type 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. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Numlock = Numlock key unchanged Numlock = Numlock key toggled Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 34: Programming

    Programming Programming The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. After scanning the interface bar code from the Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes avail- able in the Product Reference Guide (PRG). Check the corre- sponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters.
  • Page 35: Reading Parameters

    Reading Parameters Reading Parameters Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger to enable the aiming system and the illuminator (red beam) to decode the barcode label. The aiming system will briefly switch off during the acquisition time and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.
  • Page 36: Good Read Green Spot Duration

    Reading Parameters Good Read Green Spot Duration Successful reading can be signaled by a good read green spot. Use the bar codes below to specify the duration of the good read pointer beam after a good read. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Green Spot Duration = Disable (Green Spot is Off) ♦...
  • Page 37: Scan Modes

    Scan Modes Scan Modes 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 • a label has been read •...
  • Page 38 Scan Modes SCAN MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ♦ Scan Mode = Trigger Single Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Multiple Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Multiple Scan Mode = Flashing Scan Mode = Always On Scan Mode = Stand Mode QuickScan™ QM24XX...
  • Page 39: Pick Mode

    Scan Modes Pick Mode 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 acknowledged or trans- mitted to the host. It is active only while the scanner is in Trigger Single mode.
  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Char- acteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. Physical Characteristics Color White or Black Height 6.4”/163 mm Dimensions Length 3.6”/91 mm Width 1.6”/41 mm Approximately Weight (without cable) 200 g (reader) 230 g (base charger) Electrical Characteristics Battery Type...
  • Page 41 Technical Specifications Pitch Angle ± 40° Skew (Yaw) Angle ± 40° Field of View 40° H x 26° V a. Charge Times are much lower when battery is within daily typical operating condition. b. Typical input current measured under factory default configuration. c.
  • Page 42 Code 128; Code 128 ISBT; Interleaved 2 of 5; Standard 2 of 5; Inter- leaved 2 of 5 CIP (HR); Industrial 2 of 5; Discrete 2 of 5; Datalogic 2 of 5 (China Post Code/Chinese 2 of 5); IATA 2of5 Air cargo code;...
  • Page 43 Technical Specifications User Environment Operating Tem- 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) perature Charging Tempera- 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) ture Storage Tempera- -4° to 158° F (-20° to 70° C) ture Operating: 5% to 90% relative humidity, Humidity non-condensing Scanner withstands 18 drops from 1.5...
  • Page 44: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications Radio Features Frequency working center 433MHz Range (in open air) 25 m Max number of devices per base station 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”...
  • Page 45: Programming Mode

    LED and Beeper Indications Indication Description Beeper Reader The reader has been dis- The LED blinks continu- Disabled abled by the host. ously Upon successful read of a Green Spot label, the software shall flashes momen- turn the green spot on tarily for the time specified by the configured value.
  • Page 46: 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. The following table describes the LED flashes/beep codes associated with an error found.
  • Page 47: Base Station Indications

    Base Station Indications Base Station Indications Indication LEDS Power-up Complete Yellow LED on Reader Disabled by the HOST or Yellow LED blinking the communication with HOST is ~1Hz not established Data/labels are transmitted to Yellow LEDs turned off the HOST for 100mSec Yellow LED blinks Programming Mode...
  • Page 48: Regulatory Information

    Any changes or modifications to equipment, not expressly approved by Datalogic could void the user' s authority to oper- ate the equipment. Statement of Agency Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 49: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits under Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) tests for portable devices operating closer than 20 cm to nearby persons, set forth in an uncontrolled environment. The QuickScan QM24XX cordless imaging reader has been demonstrated to meet these RF emissions safety limits.
  • Page 50: Power Supply

    Regulatory Information Power Supply This device is intended to be connected to a UL Listed/CSA Certified computer which supplies power directly to the reader or else be supplied by UL Listed/CSA Certified Power Unit marked “Class 2” or LPS power source rated 5-14V mini- mum 900mA, which supplies power directly to the Base/ Charger via the power connector of the Base itself.
  • Page 51: China Rohs Table Of Restricted Elements

    Regulatory Information China RoHS Table of Restricted Elements Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 52: Weee Statement

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement English For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), please refer to the website at www.datalogic.com. Italian Per informazioni sullo smaltimento delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche consultare il sito Web www.datalogic.com.
  • Page 53: Datalogic Adc Limited Factory Warranty

    Datalogic ADC (“Datalogic”) hardware products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use. The liability of Datalogic under this warranty is limited to furnishing the labor and parts necessary to rem- edy any defect covered by this warranty and restore the prod- uct to its normal operating condition.
  • Page 54: Warranty Exclusions

    Datalogic shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a loca- tion within the country in which the Datalogic service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
  • Page 55: No Assignment

    Risk of Loss Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to Datalogic. Datalogic shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in Datalogic’s possession. In the absence of specific written instructions for the return of product to...
  • Page 56: Ergonomic Recommendations

    Ergonomic Recommendations Ergonomic Recommendations To avoid or minimize potential risk of ergo- nomic injury follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure you are adhering to your company’s safety programs prevent CAUTION employee injury. •...
  • Page 57: Cleaning

    Ergonomic Recommendations Cleaning Exterior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills, smudges or debris require periodic cleaning to ensure best performance during scanning. Contacts on the scanner and base should also be cleaned as needed to ensure a good con- nection.
  • Page 58: Services And Support

    Services and Support Services and Support Datalogic provides several services as well as technical sup- www.datalogic.com port through its website. Log on to click on the links indicated for further information. Products Search to find your product page where you can download Manuals Software &...
  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    La presente dichiarazione di conformità è rilasciata sotto la responsabilità esclusiva di Datalogic ADC Srl per: This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Datalogic ADC Srl for: Cette déclaration de conformité est établie sous la seule responsabilité de Datalogic Srl pour: Diese Konformitätserklärung wird unter der alleinigen Verantwortung des Datalogic ADC Srl...
  • Page 60 ©2014 Datalogic ADC, Inc. • 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 ADC, Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene |OR 97402 Telephone: (1) 541-683-5700...

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