Introduction - extronics iSCAN100 Operating Manual

1 Introduction

The iSCAN100 is the latest development in barcode scanning technology for
Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas where gas may be present. The unit
offers a very high specification but at an affordable price as it is based on the
very latest ideas in Ex protection technology.
The scanner is ergonomically designed in an IP55 pistol grip housing that is
comfortable to use for an operator, even when wearing gloves. The housing has
a rubber protective shield to protect it from dropping on to hard floors.
Supplied with a spiral cable the iSCAN100 can be connected to systems by a
PS2 keyboard wedge or an RS232 serial interface. Most popular barcode
symbologies are supported by the built-in decoder providing the PC or operator
terminal with ASCII data.
A friction free scanning mechanism is designed to be highly reliable and give a
long service life. Scanning 72 times per second at up to 33 cm away from the
barcode makes this unit very practical to use for demanding applications
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Each type is rigorously checked and tested by Extronics to ensure conformity
to the ATEX standards and approvals.
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