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  • Page 1 CATCHER™ D531 SERIES Quick Reference...
  • Page 3 CATCHER™ D531 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE...
  • Page 4 Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material. Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Quick Reference Language Availability ..............iv Using Catcher™....................1 Sleep State......................1 Single Line Mode ....................2 Connections ......................3 Connecting / Disconnecting the Cables .............. 4 EAS Model ......................5 TAG Deactivation ....................5 Interface Selection ....................6 USB Interface Configuration ................6 USB Interface Selection ..................

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Language Availability

    QUICK REFERENCE LANGUAGE AVAILABILITY UK/US This manual is available on Internet. Log on to: www.datalogic.com È disponibile su Internet la versione italiana di questo manuale. Collegarsi a: www.datalogic.com La version française de ce manuel est disponible sur Internet. Cliquez sur: www.datalogic.com Im Internet finden sie die deutschsprachige Version dieses Handbuches.

  • Page 7: Using Catcher

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES USING CATCHER™ The Datalogic Catcher™ D531 is an omni-directional scanner, which generates a scan pattern of 20 lines, thus ensuring high performance scanning. Barcodes are read simply on presentation to the scanner window. The Catcher™ scanner can be used handsfree as well as hand-held, e.g.: Handsfree scanning by presenting the item to the scanner using a sweeping curved motion towards the scanner window.

  • Page 8: Single Line Mode

    DATALOGIC SINGLE LINE MODE When many barcodes are present in the same reading area, like in barcode price lists or in the case of configuration barcodes in this manual, selecting a specific barcode to read is not practical with the large raster pattern emitted by the Catcher™, so a special single line scanning mode can be easily entered to...

  • Page 9: Connections

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES CONNECTIONS The scanner and the host system must be switched off before starting the installation of the scanner. By following this precaution you prevent any electrical damage. You are advised to install the scanner in a place with good air circulation out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 10: Connecting / Disconnecting The Cables

    DATALOGIC Keyboard Wedge Connection With the Wedge or PC Notebook cables, this accessory device is intended to be connected to either a UL Listed or CSA Certified Computer which supplies power directly to the reader or a UL Listed or CSA Certified Direct Plug-in Power Unit marked “Class 2”, rated 5 V, minimum 350 mA.

  • Page 11: Eas Model

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES EAS MODEL INTERFACE EAS SCANNER CABLE CONNECTIONS CABLE CHECKPOINT EAS DRIVING SYSTEM TAG DEACTIVATION The tag deactivation is performed at a distance (a few centimeters). Simply bring the Catcher™ closer to the tag or present the tag to the scanner. Successful deactivation is signaled by an audible tone (see your EAS System manual).

  • Page 12: Interface Selection

    DATALOGIC INTERFACE SELECTION Follow the procedure to configure the interface required by your application. • USB Interface • RS232 Interface • Wedge Interface USB INTERFACE CONFIGURATION The USB interface is compatible with: Windows 98 (and later) Mac OS 8.0 (and later)
  • Page 13 CATCHER™ D531 SERIES First Start-Up Connect Catcher™ D531 Green LED blinks to Host Load drivers (if required) Does a dialog box appear Disconnect scanner Green LED off warning that Bus at Host power is not sufficient? Connect external power supply to cable and power up Green LED off - BEEP OK Select desired USB...

  • Page 14: Usb Interface Selection

    USB-KBD Ì$+UA03$-:Î USB-KBD-ALT-MODE Ì$+UA04$-@Î USB-KBD-APPLE Ì$+UA05$-FÎ USB-COM* Ì$+UA02$-4Î USB-IBM-Table Top Ì$+UA00$-(Î USB-IBM-Hand Held Ì$+UA01$-.Î When configuring USB-COM, the relevant files and drivers must be installed from the USB Device Installation software, which can be downloaded from the web site http://www.datalogic.com.

  • Page 15: Usb Keyboard Nationality

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES USB KEYBOARD NATIONALITY USB-KBD users should select one of the following keyboard nationality codes. Belge Ì$+FJ7$-8Î Deutsch Ì$+FJ3$-$Î English Ì$+FJ4$-)Î Español Ì$+FJ6$-3Î Français Ì$+FJ2$-ÊÎ Italiano Ì$+FJ1$-ÅÎ Svenskt Ì$+FJ5$-.Î Ì$+FJ0$-|Î Japanese Ì$+FJ8$-=Î...

  • Page 16: Rs232 Reader Configuration

    DATALOGIC RS232 READER CONFIGURATION Read the restore default code, then read the interface selection code for your application. RESTORE DEFAULT Ì$+$*oÎ RS232 INTERFACE Standard Ì$+CP0$-$Î POS TERMINALS Nixdorf Mode A Ì$+CM2$-"Î Fujitsu Ì$+CM1$-ÈÎ ICL Mode Ì$+CM0$-ÃÎ...

  • Page 17: Wedge Interface Selection

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES WEDGE INTERFACE SELECTION Read the restore default code, then read the interface selection code for your application: RESTORE DEFAULT Ì$+$*oÎ WEDGE INTERFACE IBM AT or PS/2 PCs Ì$+CP500$-aÎ IBM XT Ì$+CP503$-vÎ PC Notebook Ì$+CP505$-ÈÎ IBM SURE1 Ì$+CP506$-$Î IBM Terminal 3153 Ì$+CP504$-}Î...
  • Page 18 DATALOGIC WEDGE INTERFACE (CONTINUED) IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx: To select the interface for these IBM Terminals, read the correct key transmission code. Select the keyboard type if necessary (default = advanced keyboard). KEY TRANSMISSION MODE make-only keyboard Ì$+CP502$-oÎ...
  • Page 19 CATCHER™ D531 SERIES WEDGE INTERFACE (CONTINUED) WYSE TERMINALS ANSI Keyboard Ì$+CP509$-9Î PC Keyboard Ì$+CP510$-gÎ ASCII Keyboard Ì$+CP511$-nÎ VT220 style Keyboard Ì$+CP514$-ÇÎ DIGITAL TERMINALS VT2xx/VT3xx/VT4xx Ì$+CP512$-uÎ APPLE APPLE ADB Bus Ì$+CP513$-|Î...

  • Page 20: Wedge Keyboard Nationality

    DATALOGIC WEDGE KEYBOARD NATIONALITY If you selected the Wedge interface, you should also read among the following codes the one that matches your Keyboard Nationality: Belge Ì$+FJ7$-8Î Deutsch Ì$+FJ3$-$Î English Ì$+FJ4$-)Î Español Ì$+FJ6$-3Î Français Ì$+FJ2$-ÊÎ Italiano Ì$+FJ1$-ÅÎ Svenskt Ì$+FJ5$-.Î Ì$+FJ0$-|Î...

  • Page 21: Default Values

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES DEFAULT VALUES USB DEFAULT SETTINGS : code identifier disabled, no field adjustment, code length not DATA FORMAT transmitted, character replacement disabled. : USA keyboard, inter-character and inter-code delays disabled, USB KEYBOARD control character emulation = ctrl+shift+key. : no handshaking, delay disabled, rx timeout 5 sec., ack/nack disabled, USB COM serial decode control = disabled, serial sleep control = disabled.
  • Page 22 DATALOGIC POWER SAVE stand by state enabled, enter stand by timeout 5 min., sleep state enabled, sleep state timeout 60 min. READING PARAMETERS Timeout between same code consecutive readings 0.3 sec, beeper intensity high, tone 2, beeper type monotone, beeper length short, single line decoding duration = 5 sec., timeout OFF before raster = 2 sec.

  • Page 23: Operating Test

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES OPERATING TEST Read the test codes below. EAN-8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 EAN-13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 0 0 9 9 2 Code 39 (Normal) Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ BARCODES.

  • Page 24: Technical Features

    Visible laser diode (in the range 630 to Light Source 680 nm) Reading Field See reading diagram Max Resolution 0.12 mm (5 mils) Min. 27% (Datalogic Test Chart) Scan Pattern 5 directions, 20 lines Scan Rate 1500 scans/seconds Environmental Features Operating Temperature 0°...

  • Page 25: Reading Diagram

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES READING DIAGRAM Reading Zones (15° skew angle) CODE 39 EAN13 M=1 0.21 mm 0.33 mm (8 mils) (13 mils) CODE 39 0.13 mm (5 mils) (cm)

  • Page 26: Scanner Data Entry

    24 months from the date of shipment, provided that the product is operated under normal and proper conditions. Datalogic has the faculty to repair or replace the product, these provisions do not prolong the original warranty term.

  • Page 27: Services And Support

    CATCHER™ D531 SERIES SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the links indicated for further information including: • PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software &...
  • Page 28 DATALOGIC S.p.A., Via Candini, 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el CATCHER DXXX e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles...

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