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  • Page 1 2D Handheld Reader User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 However, PSC reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. Patents The following U.S. Patents are either held by or licensed to PSC Inc. for the Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader technology: 4282425...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Naming Conventions ................6 Unpacking and Inspecting Your Reader ............7 Connecting Your Reader ...................8 Verifying Reader Operation ................10 Using the Imager 8000 2D Reader ..............12 Controls and Indicators ................12 LEDs (Factory Default Setting) ............12 Beeper (Factory Default Setting) .............13 Intelligent Aiming System .................15 Reading Capabilities ................15...
  • Page 4 Blank Page Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview The Imager 8000™ 2D Reader packs a lot of performance into an attractive, rugged, handheld device. It provides an extremely durable and reliable product capable of operating in commercial and indus- trial environments as well as in a typical retail application.

  • Page 6: Operational Overview

    Advanced imaging technology, high-performance digital electronics and powerful decoding algorithms deliver highly accurate symbol decoding and image capture. The Imager 8000™ 2D Reader features: • The ability to read and decode traditional linear bar codes (1D), 2D stacked, 2D matrix, postal codes, and composite symbols.

  • Page 7: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview This user guide provides instructions to setup, operate and care for the Imager 8000 2D Reader. It includes information for: • Installing the Reader - Covers unpacking, connecting, and verifying the Reader’s operation. • Using the Reader - Instructions tell how to use the Reader and how to use the Intelligent Aiming Systems in both the decode and imaging modes.

  • Page 8: Naming Conventions

    This manual uses the following naming convention: • Reader - In the context of this manual, Reader refers to the Imager 8000 2D Reader product. • Symbol - Refers to a design that represents data or infor- mation. For example, a bar code.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Inspecting Your Reader

    Unpacking and Inspecting Your Reader The Imager 8000 2D Reader can be purchased with or without acces- sory kits. After unpacking your new Reader, check the contents of the shipping carton to ensure all the items you ordered are included: •...

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Reader

    PC operator’s manual for instructions on powering down the host system before connecting peripheral devices. CAUTION The Imager 8000 2D Reader requires a pre-installed 9- or 25-pin connector interface cable and an AC/DC power adapter approved by PSC. To connect your Reader to your host system, refer to Figure 2 on page 9 and follow these instructions.
  • Page 11 Figure 2. Connecting the Imager 8000 2D Reader 1. Imager 8000 2D Reader 2. 10-Pin Modular Plug 3. 10-Pin Modular Plug 4. 25-Pin Type D Female Connector (connects to the host COM port) 5. 9-Pin Type D Female Connector (connects to the host COM port) 6.

  • Page 12: Verifying Reader Operation

    Read a sample bar code from Appendix A: Sample Symbols on page 29. If the Imager 8000 2D Reader does not power up, the LED’s on the back do not flash, and/or the Illuminating LEDs fail to flash, go to the Troubleshooting on page 22.
  • Page 13 An OSPV Received Image Window is automatically cre- ated and displays the image captured. If the Imager 8000 2D Reader powers up but does not read and decode symbols in the Decode Mode, or does not capture and down- load the images in the Imaging Mode, go to the section titled Trouble- shooting on page 22.

  • Page 14: Using The Imager 8000 2D Reader

    To read a 1D or 2D symbol or capture an image, aim the Reader from a few inches away and depress the trigger. The orientation of the symbol is not important since the Imager 8000 2D Reader is a power- ful, omnidirectional device.

  • Page 15: Beeper (Factory Default Setting)

    Aiming LEDs - two LEDs inside the Reader’s window project two tri- angular red images to help position the Reader for fast efficient read- ing of the symbols. Illuminating LEDs - an array of 8 LEDs, located inside the Reader’s window, are used to illuminate the target symbol while images are captured.
  • Page 16 1. Green LED (“Good Read” indicator) 2. Amber LED (Reader on LED) 3. Beeper 4. Trigger Switch 5. Front Window 6. Illuminating LED (8)- located behind the Front Window 7. Aiming LED (2)- located behind the Front Window Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 17: Intelligent Aiming System

    Intelligent Aiming System The Imager 8000 2D Reader uses an Intelligent Aiming System to help you find the reading distance from a target symbol to be decoded or an image to be captured. See the section, How to Read Symbols on page 16, for procedures to use the aiming system.

  • Page 18: How To Read Symbols

    “good read” beep. Relative size and location of the aiming LEDs are shown in Figure 4. The Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader Aiming System is designed for general reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols.
  • Page 19 Figure 4. Aiming The Imager 8000 2D Reader Reader Distance Pointer Position 1. Aiming pointers are far apart indi- cating the Reader is too far away from the target. 2. Aiming pointers overlap indicat- ing the Reader is near the optimal position.

  • Page 20: Imaging Mode

    1. CIF subsamples the image by 4, resulting in a 320 x 240 image by transferring every other pixel in the X axis and every other row in the Y axis resulting in 1/4 of the data. Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Reader

    To configure your Reader, either use the special programming bar codes in the Imager 8000 2D Reader Programming Guide, or use the On-Screen Programming and Viewing software (see Table 1 on page 7 for the PSC part numbers). Additionally, the Reader can be config- ured using serial commands (refer to the Programming Guide for more information).

  • Page 22: Reset To Customer Default Setting

    Reset to Customer Default Using the Reset to Customer Default will overwrite any configuration changes that have not been saved to the customer default area. For more information, refer to the CAUTION OSPV User’s Guide. Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance You do not need to perform regular preventative maintenance on the Imager 8000 2D Reader. Do not try to open the case, because you might damage the interior electronic components and opening the case voids the warranty. You can keep your Reader in good operating condition by: •...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    • The symbol falls out of the Reader’s field of view. See the Depth of Field specifica- tions on page 25. • The bar code you are trying to read is damaged or too small. Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 25: Contacting Psc

    Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Cause/Solution The Reader powers up and beeps Reader to Host Communication Problem: to indicate a good read, but the • Verify that the interface cable is data/image does not transfer to the securely attached to the host PC. If the host when using the OSPV soft- interface cable is suspected, swap the ware.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Quarter Size 160 x 120 CIF Format Subsambled by 4, resulting in a 320 x 240 image. Compression Option Compression ( approximate percentage None Lossless Compression Lossy Compression Lossy/CIF Lossy plus additional 25% for CIF Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 27: Depth Of Field

    Depth of Field Target Mode Optimum Distance to Target Type/Size 7.5 mil 2.5 to 5.5" (6.3 to 14.0 cm) 15 mil 2.0 to 9.0" (5.1 to 22.9 cm) PDF417 2.5 to 6.5" (6.3 to 16.5 cm) 10 mil MaxiCode 1.5 to 7.5" (3.8 to19.1 cm) 32 x 35-mil cell DataMatrix 2.0 to 6.0"...

  • Page 28: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance The Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader meets or exceeds the require- ments for its device type as set forth by the following agencies and regulations: Standard Agency Tested For Electrical Safety, USA UL 1950 Electrical Safety, Canada C22.2 No.

  • Page 29: Fcc

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communica- tions for a Class A computing device. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 30: Product Label

    Product Label Figure 6 shows the Imager product label. The Imager 8000 meets standard EN60825-1, the Laser Product Standard for a Class 1 device. Class 1 optical systems are considered safe under reasonably foresee- able conditions of operation. Figure 6. Imager 8000 2D Reader Product Label For a list of product compliance certifications to regulatory agency requirements, see Agency Compliance on page 26.

  • Page 31: Appendix A: Sample Symbols

    Appendix A: Sample Symbols This appendix provides samples of many of the symbols captured by the Imager 8000 2D Reader. Symbol Type Symbology UPC-A UPC-A 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 7 1 6 2 6 5 1 6 0 0...
  • Page 32 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 EAN-13 4 5 5 4 4 EAN-13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 8 Code 93 Code 93 1 2 3 4 RSS - 14 RSS-14 0119726603139074 Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 33 Symbol Type Symbology RSS-Expanded RSS- Expanded 1012A RSS-Limited RSS- Limited 0108457287903456 QR Code Matrix "QR Example" Maxicode Maxicode Matrix "...01•969740...Eugene OR" User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Symbology PDF417 PDF417 Stacked "The greatest problem ..." Postnet Postal US Postnet 14580-9787 Australian Australian Postal 11, 96184209 Post Note: This symbol has no customer field. UCC/EAN 128 Composite Com- UCC/ posite EAN-128 0193812345678901 •4103898765432108 Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 35 Symbol Type Symbology DataMatrix DataMatrix Inverse Matrix (White on Black) "Inverse DataMatrix ..." DataMatrix DataMatrix Normal Matrix (Black on White) "Search engines for the ..." User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Standard Warranty

    Customer, its agents or employees. In the absence of specific written instructions for the return of product to Customer, PSC will select the carrier, but PSC shall not thereby assume any liability in connection with the return shipment. Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 37 NOTES User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 NOTES Imager 8000™ 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 39 Low Voltage EEC/73/23 and 93/68 Standards: EN60950 EN60825-1:1994 EN55022-B Equipment Type: Imager Reader Product: Imager 8000 Charles W. Vanlue Nigel Davis Director, Corporate Quality Vice President PSC, Inc. Europe, Middle East & Africa 959 Terry Street PSC Bar Code Ltd.
  • Page 40 Telephone: 44 (0) 1923 809500 Fax: + 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58 Fax: 44 (0) 1923 809 505 www.pscnet.com Corporate Headquarters PSC Scanning, Inc. 675 Basket Road 959 Terry Street Webster, NY 14580-9787 Eugene, OR 97402-9150 Telephone: (716) 265-1600...

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