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CONTENTS Updates and Language Availability..............v Using Diamond™ ....................1 Sleep State......................1 Single Line Mode ....................2 Connections ......................3 Connecting / Disconnecting the Cable ..............5 Interface Selection ....................5 USB Interface Configuration ................6 USB Interface Selection ..................9 USB Keyboard Nationality.................
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DIAMOND™ D531 USING DIAMOND™ The Datalogic Diamond™ D531 is an omni-directional scanner, which generates a scan pattern of 16 lines, thus ensuring high performance scanning. Barcodes are read simply on presentation to the scanner window. The Diamond™ 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.
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 Diamond™, so a special single line scanning mode can be easily entered to...
DIAMOND™ D531 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.
DIAMOND™ D531 CONNECTING / DISCONNECTING THE CABLE Interface Cable Connector INTERFACE SELECTION Follow the procedure to configure the interface required by your application. • USB Interface • RS232 Interface • Wedge Interface...
DATALOGIC USB INTERFACE CONFIGURATION The USB interface is compatible with: Windows 98 (and later) Mac OS 8.0 (and later) IBM POS for Windows 4690 Operating System Start-Up As with all USB devices, upon connection, the Host performs several checks by communicating with the Diamond™.
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DIAMOND™ D531 First Start-Up Connect Diamond™ to Green LED blinks 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 Reconnect reader...
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DATALOGIC Successive Start-Ups Connect Diamond™ to Green LED blinks Host Does a dialog box Disconnect scanner appear warning Green LED off at Host that Bus power is not sufficient? Connect external power supply to cable and power up Green LED off - BEEP OK Reconnect reader Read test codes.
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.
DATALOGIC 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$-=Î...
DATALOGIC WEDGE INTERFACE SELECTION Read the restore default code, then read the interface selection code for your application: RESTORE DEFAULT Ì$+$*oÎ WEDGE INTERFACE IBM AT or PS/2 PCs Ì$+CP500$-aÎ IBM XT Ì$+CP503$-vÎ PC Notebook Ì$+CP505$-ÈÎ IBM SURE1 Ì$+CP506$-$Î IBM Terminal 3153...
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DIAMOND™ D531 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...
DIAMOND™ D531 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...
DATALOGIC 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.
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DIAMOND™ D531 : code identifier enabled, no field adjustment, code length not DATA FORMAT transmitted, no header, terminator = CR, character replacement disabled. WEDGE DEFAULT SETTINGS USA keyboard, caps lock off, caps lock auto-recognition enabled, num lock unchanged, inter-character and inter-code delays disabled, control character emulation = ctrl+shift+key.
Light Source Visible laser diode (in the range 630 ~ 680 nm) Reading Field See reading diagram Max Resolution 0.10 mm (4 mils) Min. 20% (Datalogic Test Chart) Scan Pattern 4 directions, 16 lines Scan Rate 1200 scans/seconds Environmental Features Operating Temperature 0°...
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.
1,012,189 Additional patents pending. 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 &...
FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.
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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 DIAMOND Dxxx e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles...
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