General purpose corded handheld linear bar code reader (37 pages)
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QuickScan™ QD2430 General Purpose Corded Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader Quick Reference Guide...
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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.
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Software is used with the Datalogic Product. Datalogic' s entire liability and End User' s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty will be, at Datalogic' s option, the pro- vision of a downloadable patch or replacement software.
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Ele- gant design details are incorporated into a smaller, balanced lightweight enclosure without sacrificing Datalogic' s well- known durability. Ideally suited for applications at the point-of-sale (POS), the...
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. Configure the Interface (see page 5). Configure the Reader starting on page 13 (optional, depends on settings needed).
LED indicator. Reference the QuickScan QD24XX Product Reference Guide (PRG) on the Datalogic website for more information about this feature and other programmable settings. Quick Reference Guide...
RS-232, RS-232 OPOS, USB. 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 QD2430 PRG. QuickScan™ QD2430...
Selecting the Interface Type Configuring the Interface Scan the appropriate programming bar code to select the interface type for your system. Unlike some other programming features and options, interface selections require that you scan only one programming bar code label. DO NOT scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to scanning an interface selection bar code.
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 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 &...
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Selecting the Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Alternate Key Select KBD-AT-ALT Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with alternate key encoding but without external keyboard Select KBD-AT-ALT-NK PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding Select KBD-XT Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminal 3153 Select KBD-IBM-3153...
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Selecting the Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding Select USB Alternate Keyboard USB Keyboard for Apple computers Select USB-KBD-APPLE Keyboard Wedge for DIGITAL Terminals VT2xx, VT3xx, VT4xx Select KBD-DIG-VT USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard QuickScan™...
Selecting the Interface Type Scancode Tables Reference the QuickScan QD2430 PRG for information about control character emulation for keyboard interfaces. 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) •...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Croatia* Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France $CKBCO13(CR) Country Mode = French Canadian* Country Mode = Germany *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 = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian* Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* *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 = Portugal* 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 QuickScan™...
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 QuickScan QD24XX PRG. Check the corresponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.
Programming 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. CAPS LOCK STATE 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 (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 Quick Reference Guide...
Reading Parameters Reading Parameters Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pat- tern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See Using the Quickscan™ QD24XX on page 3 for more information. 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 scanning modes. See the PRG for more information and settings for any of the options: Trigger Single (Default) — This mode is associated with typical handheld reader operation.
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, which is the area indicated by the two blue arrows. Pick Mode is a Decod- ing and Transmission process where bar codes that are not within the configurable distance from the center of the aiming pattern are not acknowledged or transmitted to the host.
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 cable) Approximately 5.1 ounces/145 g Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage: 4.5 - 14.0VDC Operating (typical): 140mA...
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Technical Specifications Symbology 10mil: 0.39" - 5.1" (1.0 - 13 cm) DataMatrix 15mil: 0" - 7.1" (0 - 18cm) 10mil: 0.2" - 5.1" (0.5 - 13cm) QR Code 15mil: 0" - 7.1" (0 - 18cm) Standard Range: Minimum 1D Min Resolution = 4 mil Element Width PDF-417 Min Resolution = 5 mil Datamatrix Min Resolution = 7.5 mil...
LED and Beeper Indications User Environment Operating Temperature 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F) Storage Temperature -40° to 70 °C (-40° to 158° F) Operating: 0% to 95% relative humidity, Humidity non-condensing Scanner withstands 18 drops from 1.5 Drop Specifications meters (5.0 feet) to concrete Ambient Light...
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LED and Beeper Indications Indicator Description Beeper The reader will LED behavior beep once at for this indica- current fre- tion is configu- A label has been quency, vol- rable via the Good Read successfully ume, mono/bi- feature “Good Beep scanned by the tonal setting Read: When to...
LED and Beeper Indications Programming Mode The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in Programming Mode. Indicator Description Beeper Indicator Description Beeper Label Pro- A valid program- Reader sounds LED blinks gramming ming label has four low fre- continuously Mode Entry been scanned.
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-...
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 adequate clearance • Provide a suitable working environment • Improve work procedures. Support Through the Website Datalogic provides several services as well as technical sup- port through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the SUPPORT >...
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