Laser Failure Mode - Datalogic Magellan 9500 Product Reference Manual

Laser Failure Mode

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This configuration item selects whether the scanner should continue oper-
ating if only one laser is functional. (The scanner has two lasers: One for
the horizontal window, and one for the vertical window.) Options for this
feature are:
• Single Laser Failure OK — The scanner can still operate even if one
laser is no longer functional. In this mode the scanner will read only
from the window associated with the operational laser. This provides
the user the ability to continue working until the unit is serviced.
The 7-segment display will show the error code for the failed laser
(reference
Error Codes
tion.
• Single Laser Failure Fatal — If it is desirable to have maximum per-
formance or nothing at all, Laser Failure Mode should be selected as
fatal. Upon single laser failure, the scanner will sound an error tone
and cease scanning functions until serviced.
To set this feature:
1. Scan the SWITCH bar code.
2. Scan your selection from the bar codes below. You'll need to cover
any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the
scanner reads only the bar code you intend to scan.
3. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the SWITCH
bar code.
LASER FAILURE MODE = SINGLE LASER FAILURE OK
LASER FAILURE MODE = SINGLE LASER FAILURE FATAL
in 4), but the scanner will continue to func-
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