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Heartland pcAmerica Magellan SL Configuration And Programming Manual

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Magellan SL (Single Cable)
Configuration and Programming
This document covers installing the Magellan SL (Single Cable) including:
Hardware Connections
Magellan Programming
Testing Communication Through Windows
CRE Configuration
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CRE Configuration: Inventory Configuration
Additional Magellan Programming
Usage Guide
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  • Page 1 One Blue Hill Plaza, 16 Floor, PO Box 1546 Pearl River, NY 10965 1-800-PC-AMERICA, 1-800-722-6374 (Voice) 845-920-0800 (Fax) 845-920-0880 Magellan SL (Single Cable) Configuration and Programming Guide This document covers installing the Magellan SL (Single Cable) including:  Hardware Connections ...

  • Page 2: Hardware Connections

    Hardware Connections 1. The Required Connection section above shows the connections that are required to make the scale operate:  The power cord will connect to the port labeled DC Power.  The data communication cord will connect to the port labeled Scanner I/F. 2.
  • Page 3 4. Connect the end (pictured left) to the underside of the scanner/scale in the port marked Scanner I/F. 5. Plug the other end of the serial data cable into the available serial port labeled COM1 on your computer. Note: This device will only work while connected to COM1 of your computer.
  • Page 4 7. Connect the other end to a power wall outlet. 8. Connect the cable end (pictured left) from the power supply into the port marked DC Power on the scanner/scale. 9. If you have the optional pole display for the scale plug the end (pictured left) into the Remote Scale Display port.
  • Page 5 Magellan Programming Scan the following barcodes in order to program the device. After making any of the following changes to the scale you will need to contact Weights and Measures to make sure the scale are certified and weighing items properly. When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing –...
  • Page 6 When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly. This barcode will make the scanner/scale use the baud rate of 9600. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 7 STX = 2 When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly. This barcode will set the STX to a value of 2. 4 0 1 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 2 5 When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 8 Testing Communication through Windows In Windows XP: In Windows 7: 1. Select Start. 1. Select Start. 2. Type in cmd. Then select cmd.exe, this will open 2. Select Run and type in cmd. This will open the the command prompt. command prompt.
  • Page 9 To reinstall the COM port on your computer please do the following:  Select Start.  Right-click My Computer and select Manage.  Select the Device Manager on the left.  Open the Ports (COM & LPT) hive.  Right-click the Communications Port (COM1) then select Uninstall.
  • Page 10  Right-click your computer name on the top and select Scan for hardware changes.  The COM port should then be installed automatically.  Right-click the newly installed COM port and then select Properties. 10 | P a g e...
  • Page 11  Select the Port Settings tab and then select the Advanced button.  Use the dropdown next to COM Port Number to select COM1.  Select OK. 11 | P a g e...
  • Page 12 We will then want to set the settings that the scale is configured for:  Bits per second: = 9600  Data bits: = 7  Parity: = Odd  Stop bits: = 1  Flow control: = None  When finished select OK.
  • Page 13 CRE Configuration 1. Select Setup and then Setup Screen. 2. Select the Hardware tab then select Page 1, under Weight Scale Primary: 3. Select COM1 (this is the port that the scanner/scale is connected to). Many systems have labels on the ports that contain this information.
  • Page 14 5. Select Page 2. 6. Select the radio button next to 30x.01 lb under Scale Weight Formatting. 7. Select Scale. 8. Activate the scale feature and select Done. 9. Select Update. You should now be able to scan barcodes and weigh items into CRE. Note that other programs will not be able to accept input from the scanner/scale without having been designed to do so.
  • Page 15 CRE Configuration: Inventory Configuration 1. Select Administrative and then Inventory Maintenance. 2. Select Add. 3. Select Standard Item. 15 | P a g e...
  • Page 16 4. The required information for the item is on the top one-third of the screen:  The Department this item will be inside of (ex: SWEATERS).  A unique Item Number (ex: Sweater01, or the barcode of the item).  A Description, which will print on the receipts (ex: short sleeve v-neck).
  • Page 17 Additional Magellan Programming  Kg Programming  UPC-A Check Digit Transmission Enable  UPC-A Check Digit Transmission Disable  UPC-E Check Digit Transmission Enable  UPC-E Check Digit Transmission Disable  Code 39 Symbology Enable  Code 39 Symbology Disable 17 | P a g e...
  • Page 18 Kilogram Format Programming When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. Scale Display in English When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 19 Open the CRE application then select the Manager/Options button. 1. Select Setup and then Setup Screen. 2. Select the Hardware tab then select Page 1, under Weight Scale Primary: 3. Select COM1 (this is the port that the scanner/scale is connected to).
  • Page 20 5. Select Page 2. 6. Select the radio button next to 15x.005 kg under Scale Weight Formatting. 7. Select Scale. 8. Activate the scale feature and select Done. 9. Select Update. You should now be able to scan barcodes and weigh items into CRE. Note that other programs will not be able to accept input from the scanner/scale without having been designed to do so.
  • Page 21 UPC-A Check Digit Transmission Enable When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 22 UPC-A Check Digit Transmission Disable When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 23 UPC-E Check Digit Transmission Enable When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 24 UPC-E Check Digit Transmission Disable When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 25 Code39 Symbology Enable When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.
  • Page 26 Code39 Symbology Disable When this barcode is scanned the green light on the top of the scanner/scale will start flashing – This will make the scale enter the programming mode. When this barcode is scanned there will be an audible Beep from the scanner/scale, confirming that it scanned correctly.

  • Page 27: Usage Guide

    Usage Guide After logging into CRE you can place the item on the scale select the W button. Select the tare amount you would like to be included with this item (if any). The weight of the item will then be entered into the Quantity box.
  • Page 28 The item will then be added to the invoice. The price of the item will be calculated based on the weight that was calculated and the price of the item entered in inventory maintenance. If the option Auto-Weigh was enabled in Inventory Maintenance then you can place the item on the scale and then scan the barcode for it without pressing the W button.