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Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Version Date Description of Version July. 20, 2010 Initial release March. 21, 2011 Added EAS connection March. 27, 2012 Corrected description in Window Glass Replacement Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
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Important Notice No warranty of any kind is made in regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We are not liable for any errors contained herein or incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material.
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Laser Safety The Advanced Dual-Laser Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner complies with safety standard IEC 60825 for a Class I laser product. It also complies with CDRH as applicable to a Class IIa laser product. Avoid long term staring into direct laser light. Radiant Energy: The Advanced Dual-Laser Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner uses two low-power visible laser diodes operating at 650nm in an opto-mechanical scanner resulting in less than 3.9µW radiated power as observed through a 7mm aperture and...
’ ANUAL Introduction The Advanced Dual-Laser Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner is the flagship model for both vertical and horizontal in-counter applications. This laser scanner offers an ultra high-performance solution that is built for extremely high-volume applications. With its dual-laser technology, the unit scans in 10 directions with 40 scan lines and at a rate of 3600 scans per second.
’ ANUAL Unpacking The omnidirectional scanner package contains: 1 ea. Advanced dual-laser omnidirectional in-counter scanner 1 ea. Interface cable (This cable is usually, but not always, supplied. Model depends on customer needs.) 1 ea. Power supply & power cord (Model depends on electrical requirements of your geographic location) 1 ea.
’ ANUAL Components Top View Figure 1: Scanner Top View Description Function Scan Window Laser aperture Speaker Exit *2 Beep tone indication LED Indicator *2 Indicating reading status and package flow Round Screw * 4 Fixing the top plate to the scanner Flat Screw *4, M4*0.7 For vertical flush mounting Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
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’ ANUAL Bottom View Figure 2: Scanner Bottom View Description Function Carrying information such as model name and serial Device Label number EAS Port Electronic article surveillance connection Power Input External AC power input Host Port Interface communication connection to the host Connecting an auxiliary peripheral device, usually a 10 AUX Port handheld scanner...
’ ANUAL Scanner Labels On the device bottom is a label containing information such as model name, serial number, and power requirement. In addition, two caution labels of laser safety are located under the window glass. Below are examples of the labels. Device Label Sample Figure 3: Device Label Caution Label Sample...
’ ANUAL Cable Installation The scanner is to be connected to a host (e.g. POS) with the use of external power required. The scanner also supports an auxiliary scanner and EAS application. The figure below gives you an overview of the cable installation. Figure 5: Cable Installation Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
’ ANUAL Connection Connecting Power The power supply provides +12 volts, -12 volts and +5 volts DC voltage to the scanner; the detailed power requirement is as below: Voltage AC100~240 Frequency 50~60HZ Current (RMS) 600mA Output +5V,+12V,-12V A power cord is required to connect the electrical outlet and power supply. Select the proper IEC power cord for your country.
’ ANUAL If the scanner is connected to a keyboard wedge for this test, it should read one barcode, beep, and the LED remain red. This is normal when the keyboard wedge is not connected to a live host terminal. The LED would flash red and read no barcode if the scanner is programmed in USB interface but not connected to a host device.
’ ANUAL Interface Cable Replacement The standard interface cable is attached to the scanner with a 10-pin modular connector. When properly seated, the connector is secured in the scanner bottom by a flexible retention tab. You can easily replace the communication cable and set up the interface via programming.
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’ ANUAL Return to PC/AT default This barcode allows setting as keyboard wedge interface for IBM PC AT/PS/2 and compatibles. Cover the unwanted barcode to ensure that the scanner read the desired barcode only. Return to RS-232 default The RS-232C interface scanner is often used when connecting to the serial port of a PC or terminal.
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’ ANUAL Return to USB default Reading of “Return to USB default” sets the device into USB interface support. Cover the unwanted barcode to ensure that the scanner read the desired barcode only. Return to Wand Emulation Default Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
’ ANUAL Installation Pre-Installation Considerations Before mounting the scanner, some considerations are as below: Determine the direction of package flow for your application. Locate the optimum scanner position in the counter surface. Pay attention to the product flow, distance to the counter edge and convenience for the operator.
’ ANUAL Shelf Mounting You can build a shelf under the counter surface to support the unit. Refer to the following figure for the dimensions of the opening. Figure 6: Shelf Mounting Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
’ ANUAL Horizontal Flush Mounting There are two methods of horizontal flush mounting. You can use two metal plates to fix the scanner to the counter surface. The following figures specify dimensions of the opening, plate and screw. Contact your dealer for procurement of the mounting accessories.
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’ ANUAL You can also design the counter top as the following structure and simply put the device into the desired position without plates. Figure 9: Horizontal Flush Mounting-2 Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
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’ ANUAL Figure 10: Dimensions of the Opening for Horizontal Flush Mounting-2 Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
’ ANUAL Vertical Flush Mounting Considering different counter space and placement, the scanner can also be mounted vertically. The following figures indicate the cutout dimension and mounting requirement. 4-ø4.2 (Screw, M4x0.7) 288.0mm 245.0mm 23.5mm 71.0mm 120.0mm Φ4.2mm (11.34) (9.65”) (0.93”) (2.8”) (4.72”) (0.17”)
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’ ANUAL Cable pin-out information for the auxiliary port is as following: Function Reserved (for factory use) N.C. +5V output, 300mA max. Ground Reserved (for factory use) Handheld Data Format Requirements Before installation, the connected handheld scanner must be configured to transmit data format as below.
’ ANUAL Code 128 identifier code Code 93 identifier code MSI identifier code GS1 CodeBar Omnidirectional identifier code GS1 CodeBar Limited identifier code GS1 CodeBar Expanded Industrial 2 of 5 identifier code Code 11 identifier code Standard 2 of 5 identifier code Matrix 2 of 5 identifier code Installation of an Auxiliary Scanner Before installation, contact your distributor to make sure the device and firmware...
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’ ANUAL Enter/Exit Programming Mode Scan this barcode to enter the set-up or to exit after the set-up is finished. The LED would remain red when in programming mode. etting EAS Interlock When enabled, the EA S tag is not de-activated until the associated barcode is decoded. hen disabled (default), the EAS tag is de-activated independently of any barcode scanning.
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’ ANUAL Setting EAS Timeout Use this setting to set EAS Timeout. EAS output signal is held in its active state for a good ad indication. To set the timeout: Scan the Enter/Exit Programming barcode to begin the setup. Scan 3 ASCII number barcodes (Ple ase see Programming Guide) to set the time in millisecond.
’ ANUAL Window Glass Replacement Since scratches on the glass of top plate windows would undermine scanning performance, occasional replacement of the window glass may be necessary. For glass replacement, there are three types of glass available: Anti-scratch coating chemically tempered float glass, Glass with demand-like coating (DLC) and Sapphire on Glass.
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’ ANUAL 8 Screws Glass Holder Seal Rubber Front Cover Put the top plate back to the device and tighten the four round screws. To protect the window glass, it suggested leave those heavy/bulky products in the cart and use a handheld scanner to read their barcodes. Omnidirectional In-Counter Scanner...
’ ANUAL Set Up Configuring the Scanner The scanner is either pre-programmed to suit the situation, or it automatically detects and is ready to go. In certain cases no setup is required. In other cases the scanner must be informed about what kind of system it is connected to. This can be done in a few moments using the programming barcodes in the separate Programming Guide.
’ ANUAL Parameter Setting When the scanner is powered on (blue LED lights up), find the <Enter/Exit Programming Mode> barcode in the Programming Guide and present this barcode to the scanner. When the scanner gives two beeps (one high and one low) and the LED turns red, it means the scanner is in programming mode.
’ ANUAL Controlling the Scanner from POS System The scanner can be controlled from the POS system via the RS-232C interface. Controlling can be accomplished by transmitting the following single byte commands to the scanner. The default settings of the commands are as follows: ASCII Code Function Byte is Also Called:...
’ ANUAL Operation LED Indications There are red and blue dual color LED indications on the top of the device indicating the operational status of the scanner. LED Status Indication LED off No power supplied to the scanner. Steady blue light The scanner is powered on and ready to scan.
’ ANUAL Sleep Mode After the scanner has been inactive for a specific length of time, the laser and the motor would automatically turn off. This state is called “sleep mode.” The blue LED would blink as indication. It takes two steps to enter the sleep mode. The first step is the laser switching off after 10 minutes;...
’ ANUAL How to Scan Scan Volume The device is an omnidirectional presentation scanner with a 10-direction scan field with a 40-line scan pattern. The scan volume extends approximately 20cm (8”) in front of the scan window. Barcodes are most effortlessly scanned when swept through the scan volume from the scan window.
’ ANUAL Scan Mode The scanner is to be mounted in a checkstand, usually flush with the countertop. It works in three scanning modes to cater to different counter placement and operation convenience: Sliding mode: Users slide items over the counter surface without grasping or picking them up.
’ ANUAL Maintaining the Scanner The scanner is designed for long-term trouble-free operation and rarely requires any maintenance. Only an occasional cleaning of the scanner window is necessary in order to remove dirt and fingerprints. It can be cleaned while the scanner is running. When cleaning, wipe the scan window with a soft lint-free cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching and damaging the scan window.
’ ANUAL Trouble Shooting This section contains information about how to solve problems that you may encounter when operating the scanner. However, before referring to the tips, make sure that the scanner is installed as instructed in this manual and that all cables are properly connected. If the problem remains, please contact your dealer.
’ ANUAL Specification Operational Light Source 650nm visible laser diodes (VLD) Depth of Scan Field 0 – 180 mm (UPC/EAN 100%, PCS=90%) Scan Pattern 10 directions of scan field Scan Rate 3,600 scans per second (omnidirectional) Number of Scan Lines 40 Minimum Bar Width 6mil @ PCS 90% Print Contrast...
’ ANUAL Interface Cable Keyboard Wedge Cable (for PS/2) PIN-OUT CONFIGURATION P1- MINI DIN P2- MINI DIN (F) PC Data KB Data N.C. N.C. PC 5V PC 5V PC Clock KB Clock N.C. N.C. RS-232C Cable – DTE Pin Out DB-9 (F) FUNCTIO RS-232C Cable –...
’ ANUAL Index Components LED Indications........28 AUX Port........... 4 Device Lable ........4 EAS Port..........4 Maintaining the Scanner.....32 Flat Screw......... 3 Host Port .......... 4 Safety...........iii LED Indicator ........3 Scan Mode ..........31 Power Input........4 Scan Volume ........30 Round Screw ........
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