Datalogic D8330 User guide

PowerScan™ M8500

Industrial Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader

with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System

™

Product Reference Guide



Datalogic Scanning, Inc.

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:

Design Pat. AU 310201; AU 310202; CN 693980; CN 735959; HK 0602013.5M001; HK 0602013.5M002; JP 1305693;  KR 30-0460940; US D570,843 S.

US Pat. 6,478,226 B2; 6,512,218 B1; 6,808,114 B1; 6,877,664 B1; 6,997,385 B2; 7,053,954 B1; 7,102,116 B2;  7,282,688 B2; 7,387,246.

European Pat. 996,284 B1; 999,514 B1; 1,128,315 B1; 1,396,811 B1.

Additional patents pending.

Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

About this Guide ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Manual Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Manual Conventions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................8

References ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Service and Support .............................................................................................................................................................................................................8

PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................8

SERVICE & SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

CONTACT US .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Compliance .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Aiming System.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Power Supply ...............................................................................................................................................................................................12

WEEE Compliance ......................................................................................................................................................................................13

Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 15

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

General View .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Powerscan® M8500 Readers .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Using the Reader .................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Normal Operation...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Configuration Methods .....................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Reading Configuration Codes ...............................................................................................................................................................19

Using Datalogic Aladdin™ ......................................................................................................................................................................19

Sending Configuration Strings from Host ........................................................................................................................................19

Autoscanning ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Normal Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Pattern Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Camera Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Defining Data Formatting ................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Concatenation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

PowerScan M8500 Setup............................................................................................................................ 23

Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

BC-80X0 Interface Cable Connections ............................................................................................................................................................... 23

RS-232 Connection ....................................................................................................................................................................................24

USB ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

IBM USB POS ................................................................................................................................................................................................24

WEDGE Connection ...................................................................................................................................................................................25

PEN Emulation Connection ....................................................................................................................................................................25

Network Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................................................26

BC-8060 Network Connectors............................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Network Cabling ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Network Termination ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

PowerScan® M8500 Battery Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................28

Battery Charging........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Replacing PowerScan® M8500 Batteries ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

Mounting The BC-80X0 / C-8000 Cradle............................................................................................................................................................ 30

Desktop Mounting .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Portable Desktop Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................31

Fixed Desktop Use .....................................................................................................................................................................................32

Wall Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................................................33

System and Network Layouts .........................................................................................................................................................................................35

Stand-Alone Layouts ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

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Multiple Stand-Alone Layouts............................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Multidrop STAR-System™ Network Layouts..................................................................................................................................................... 37

Host Master Layout ...................................................................................................................................................................................37

BC-8060 Master Layout ............................................................................................................................................................................38

Master BC-8060 Network Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................38

Setup Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

PowerScan® M8500/BC-80X0 Point-to-Point Setup...................................................................................................................................... 39

PowerScan® M8500/BC-80X0 Stand-Alone Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 40

Using Multiple M-Series Readers with Same Cradle .....................................................................................................................42

PowerScan® M8500/STAR-Modem™ in Stand-Alone Mode .....................................................................................................42

PowerScan® M8500/STAR-System™ Setup....................................................................................................................................................... 43

BC-8060 STAR-System™ Network Setup............................................................................................................................................................ 45

Interface Selection ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................47

RS-232.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

POS Terminals ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

PEN.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

WEDGE......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................48

IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx: ................................................................................................................................................................ 48

KEY TRANSMISSION MODE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

ALT MODE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

WYSE TERMINALS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................49

KEYBOARD TYPE......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

DIGITAL TERMINALS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................50

USB Configuration..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

USB Start-up .................................................................................................................................................................................................50

Configuration Using Code Symbols........................................................................................................... 53

Configuration Parameters ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Reading Configuration Barcodes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 54

RS-232 PARAMETERS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................55

Baud Rate...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Parity............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Data Bits ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57

Stop Bits ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57

Handshaking................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57

ACK/NACK Protocol................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

FIFO................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58

Inter-character Delay................................................................................................................................................................................................ 58

RX Timeout................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Serial Trigger Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

USB PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................60

USB-COM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................61

USB-KBD ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................64

Keyboard Nationality................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64

Inter-code Delay......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

USB Keyboard Speed................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66

WEDGE PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................67

Caps Lock...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Caps Lock Auto-Recognition (IBM AT compatible only).............................................................................................................................. 70

Num Lock...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

Keyboard Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

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Control Character Emulation................................................................................................................................................................................. 73

PEN EMULATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................74

Operating Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

Minimum Output Pulse ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

Conversion to Code 39 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 76

Conversion to Code 128.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Overflow........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77

Output Level................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77

Idle Level ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Inter-Block Delay........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 78

NETWORK PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................79

RS-485 Network.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80

Network Baud Rate.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80

Slave Address Range................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81

Network Warning Message .................................................................................................................................................................................... 81

Reception Warning Message................................................................................................................................................................................. 81

Master Cradle Header............................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Master Cradle Terminator....................................................................................................................................................................................... 83

DATA FORMAT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................84

Code Identifier ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 85

Custom Code Identifier............................................................................................................................................................................................ 86

Header............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 89

Terminator.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

Code Length Tx .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Address Stamping ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Address Delimiter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92

Time Stamping .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92

Time Stamping Delimiter........................................................................................................................................................................................ 93

Symbology Dependent Parameters .........................................................................................................................................................................94

Symbology Specific Format ................................................................................................................................................................................... 95

Symbology Headers.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95

Headers.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96

Symbology Terminators.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 96

Terminators.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Symbology Character Substitution..................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Character Substitution............................................................................................................................................................................................. 97

Symbology Character Deletion ............................................................................................................................................................................ 97

Character Deletion .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Symbology Specific Format Default ................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Define Concatenation .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 99

Concatenation Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................................. 99

Concatenation Length ...................................................................................................................................................................................................99

First Concatenated Code Length ......................................................................................................................................................................... 99

Second Concatenated Code Length................................................................................................................................................................... 99

Third Concatenated Code Length .................................................................................................................................................................... 100

Fourth Concatenated Code Length ................................................................................................................................................................. 100

Concatenation with Intercode Delay............................................................................................................................................................... 100

Concatenation Failure Transmission ............................................................................................................................................................... 100

Concatenation Timeout ..........................................................................................................

smission After T

Tran

Concatenation Result Code ID........................................................................................................................................................................... 101

CAMERA CONTROL ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................102

Exposure Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 102

AIMING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................103

Good Read Spot ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103

CODE SELECTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................104

Issue Identical Codes ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 104

Linear Symbologies .....................................................................................................................................................................................................105

UPC/EAN/JAN Family............................................................................................................................................................................................. 105

Code 39 Family ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 106

imeout................................................................................................................................................................................ 101

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Code 32 Family ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 107

Interleaved 2 of 5 Family...................................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Codabar Family........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 108

Code 128 Family...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

Code 93 Family ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 110

GS1 Databar™ Family............................................................................................................................................................................................. 111

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 112

PDF417........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 112

Micro PDF417 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

DataMatrix Family................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

QR Family................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

Micro QR..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 114

Postal Codes Family ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 114

Australian Table Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................... 115

Intelligent Mail Barcode ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 115

Maxicode Family ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 115

Aztec............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116

Composite Codes.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 116

READING PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 117

Trigger Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 118

Trigger Type.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 118

Flash Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 118

Beeper Tone.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 118

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 119

Beeper Duration ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119

Reads per Cycle........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 119

Scan Timeout............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 119

User Defined Beeper ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120

User Defined Beeper Tone................................................................................................................................................................................... 120

User Defined Beeper Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................. 120

User Defined Beeper Duration........................................................................................................................................................................... 120

Test User Defined Beeper .................................................................................................................................................................................... 120

Code Ordering and Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................... 121

Codes per Scan ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 121

Central Code Transmission.................................................................................................................................................................................. 121

Order By Code Length........................................................................................................................................................................................... 121

Order By Code Symbology .................................................................................................................................................................................. 121

Autoscan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

Autoscan Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

Autoscan Aiming System..................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

Autoscan Hardware Trigger................................................................................................................................................................................ 122

Autoscan Illumination System ........................................................................................................................................................................... 122

Safety Time................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 123

Safety Time Duration............................................................................................................................................................................................. 123

RADIO PARAMETERS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................124

Radio Protocol Timeout........................................................................................................................................................................................ 125

Radio RX Timeout ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125

Power-Off Timeout..............................................................................................................

der Shut-Down .........

Rea

Transmission Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 126

Beeper Control for Radio Response ................................................................................................................................................................. 127

Single Store............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 128

Batch Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129

Find Me....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129

DISPLAY and KEYPAD PARAMETERS .........................................................................................................................................................................130

DISPLAY PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 131

Date and Time.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 131

Contrast...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 131

Font Size..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 131

Backlight .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 132

Display-Off Timeout............................................................................................................................................................................................... 132

........................................................................................................................................................................................ 126

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Display Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 132

KEYPAD PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................................................................................................133

Keypad........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 133

Advanced Data Formatting...................................................................................................................... 135

Format Definition .............................................................................................................................................................................................................136

Method 1 - Extracting Information from Barcode ...................................................................................................................... 137

Method 2 - Manipulating the Barcode Data .................................................................................................................................142

Match Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................................................................151

Format Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 152

Mismatch Result ................................................................................................................................................................................................................153

References ................................................................................................................................................. 155

RS-232 Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................155

PowerScan® M8500 Readers ............................................................................................................................................................... 156

Pen Parameters .................................................................................................................................................................................................................157

Conversion to Code 39 and Code 128............................................................................................................................................................. 157

PowerScan® M8500 Series Readers ..................................................................................................................................................157

Output and Idle Levels.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 158

Network Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 158

Slave Address Range First/Last .......................................................................................................................................................................... 158

Master Header/Terminator Selection .............................................................................................................................................................. 159

Data Format ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 160

Header/Terminator Selection............................................................................................................................................................................. 160

Define Special Key Sequence ............................................................................................................................................................................. 161

Time Stamping Format......................................................................................................................................................................................... 168

Reading Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................168

Trigger Signal ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 168

Configuration Editing Commands.................................................................................................................................................................... 169

Radio Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 170

Power-Off Timeout................................................................................................................................................................................................. 170

Beeper Control for Radio Response ................................................................................................................................................................. 171

Display Parameters .........................................................................................................................................................................................................173

Default Parameters for POS Terminals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 174

Message Formatting................................................................................................................................. 175

Standard Message Formatting ....................................................................................................................................................................................175

Messages from Host to Reader .................................................................................................................................................................................... 175

Cursor Control.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 176

Font Selection .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 177

Clearing Display....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 177

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LED and Beeper Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 177

Setting RTC................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 177

Messages from SCANNER Command Keys .............................................................................................................................................................. 178

PowerScan M8500 Keypad.................................................................................................................................................................................. 178

Technical Features .................................................................................................................................... 179

Technical Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................179

BC-80X0 / C-8000 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 184

System and Radio Features................................................................................................................................................................................. 185

Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 186

PowerScan® M8500 LED Indicators.................................................................................................................................................................. 186

Beeper .........................................................................................................................................................................................................186

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 189

Host Configuration Strings....................................................................................................................... 193

Serial Configuration Strings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 194

Programming for Expert Users................................................................................................................ 209

Function Description ............................................................................................................................................................................. 209

FindStringByStarting&EndingChar (FSTR) .....................................................................................................................................210

FindStringByStartingChar&Len (FLSTR) ..........................................................................................................................................210

SelectString (SSTR) ..................................................................................................................................................................................210

FindPosition (FPOS) ................................................................................................................................................................................211

StringLength (LSTR) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 211

StringConcatenation ..............................................................................................................................................................................211

StringDiscard ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 211

InsertString (ISTR) ....................................................................................................................................................................................211

ReplaceString (RSTR) ..............................................................................................................................................................................211

Using Format Output in Format Definition ................................................................................................................................... 212

Code Identifier Table ................................................................................................................................ 213

Sample Barcodes....................................................................................................................................... 215

Test Code Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................. 215

Hex & Numeric Table................................................................................................................................. 217

Hex Numeric Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 219

Autoscan Pattern Code .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 222

PowerScan® M8500

About this Guide

This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced technical information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product are downloadable free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.

Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If accomplished by scanning the programming barcodes within this guide.

Preface

you need to modify any programmable settings, custom configuration can be

Programming can alternatively be performed using the Data application which is downloadable from the Datalogic website listed on the back cover of this manual. This multi-platform utility program allows device configuration using a PC. It communicates to the device using a serial or USB cable and can also create configuration barcodes to print.

Manual Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction gives an general description of the product.

Chapter 2, PowerScan M8500 Setup provides information needed to get the device up and

running.

Chapter 3, Configuration Using Code Symbols defines options for all symbologies and

provides programming barcodes necessary for configuring these features.

Chapter 4, Advanced Data Formatting, provides information about advanced formatting

parameters.

Chapter 5, References gives additional, more detailed information for some complex

parameters.

Chapter 6, Message Formatting explains the communication format between the reader

and the host.

Appendix

environmental and regulatory specifications and functions and behaviors of the reader’ and Beeper indicators.

A, Technical Features lists physical and performance characteristics, as well as

logic Aladdin™ Configuration

s LED

Appendix

configuration using serial strings sent from the host.

Appendix

users who want to define a personalized code formatting.

Appendix

functioning.

Appendix F, Hex & Numeric Table includes numeric barcodes to be scanned for certain

parameter settings.

B, Host Configuration Strings provides a description of how to modify the device

C, Programming for Expert Users describes programming language for expert

D, Code Identifier Table lists Code IDs for various symbologies.

E, Sample Barcodes provides test code symbols allowing you to check the reader’s

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Manual Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or procedures that must be

CAUTION

WAR NI NG

observed when using the reader:

Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and operating the reader.

The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment or

A WARNING symbol calls attention to actions that could result in personal injury.

property.

References

Current versions of the Product Reference Guide (PRG), Quick Reference Guide (QRG), Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration application, and any other manuals, instruction sheets and utilities for this product can be downloaded from the website listed on the back cover of this manual. Alternatively, printed copies or product support CDs can be purchased through your Datalogic reseller.

Service and Support

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to

www.scanning.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 & Utilities including:

• Datalogic Aladdin™ a multi-platform utility program that allows device configuration using a PC. It pro barcode printing

vides RS-232 interface configuration as well as configuration

SERVICE & SUPPORT

• Technical Support - Product documentation and programming guides and Technical Support Department in the world

• Service Programs - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements

• Repair Services - Flat Rate Repairs and Return M

• Downloads – Manuals & Documentation, Data Sheets, Prod

aterial Au

thorization (RMA) Repairs.

uct Catalogues, etc.

Information Request Form and Sales & Service Network

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Compliance

Aiming System Imager Beam Output Window

Figure 1. POWERSCAN® PM8500 Reader Product Label

Compliance

Aiming System

The PowerScan® PM8500 aiming system meets the requirements for laser safety.

LA LUCE LASER È VISIBILE ALL'OCCHIO UMANO E VIENE EMESSA DALLA FINESTRA INDICATA NELLA FIGURA.

LUCE LASER NON FISSARE IL

SC IO

FA APP

ARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2 M D'USCITA:

LUNGHEZZA D'ONDA EMESSA: CONFORME A EN 60825-1

(2001)

I D F E

ASSIMA POTENZA

DIE LASER-STRAHLUNG IST FÜR DAS MENSCHLICHE AU SICHTBAR UND WIRD AM STRAHLAUS-

TRITTSFENTSTER AUSGESENDET (SIEHE BILD)

LASERSTRAHL DEN STRAHL PRODUKT DER LASERKLASSE 2 M TUNG:

WELLENLÄGE: ENTSPR. EN 60825-1 (2001)

UNG NICHT IN

BLICKEN

AXIMALE AUSGANGSLEIS-

LE RAYON LASER EST VISIBLE

'OEUIL NU ET IL EST ÉMI

À L PAR LA FENÊTRE DÉSIGNÉE SUR L'ILLUSTRATION DANS LA FIGURE

RAYON LASER EVITER DE

RDER LE RAYON APPAR-

REGA EIL LASER DE CLASSE 2 PUISSANCE DE SORTIE:

LONGUER D'ONDE EMISE: CONFORME A EN 60825-1

(2001)

LA LUZ LÁSER ES VISIBLE AL

O HUMANO Y ES EM

OJ POR LA VENTANA INDICADA EN LA FIGURA.

LÁSER NO MIRAR FIJO

RAYO

AYO AP

EL R CLASE 2 MÁXIMA POTENCIA DE SALIDA:

LONGITUD DE ONDA EMITIDA: CONFORME A EN 60825-1

(2001)

ITIDA

ARATO LÁSER DE

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Preface

ENGLISH

The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal.

STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS

This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and EN 60825-1 at the date of manufacture.

For installation, use and maintenance, it is not necessary to open the device.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light.

WAR NIN G

The product utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid allowing the laser beam to hit the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.

ITALIANO

Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale.

NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER

Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e EN 60825-1.

Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’appa-recchio per motivi di installazion

e, utilizzo o

manutenzione.

L'utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni differenti da quelle descritte nella documentazione può provocare un'esposizione pericolosa a luce laser visibile.

AT T EN Z I ON E

Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bassa potenza. Sebbene non siano noti danni riportati dall’occhio umano in seguito ad una esposizione di breve durata, evitare di fissare il raggio laser così come si eviterebbe qualsiasi altra sorgente di luminosità intensa, ad esempio il sole. Evitare inoltre di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un osservatore, anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli specchi.

DEUTSCH

Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein, die von internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden, und sie beziehen sich auf den korrekten Gebrauch vom Terminal.

NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT

Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen EN 60825-1 und CDRH 21 CFR 1040 Normen für die Lasersicherheit.

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Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder Installations-, und Wartungs-arbeiten zu öffnen.

Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschreiben werden, können ein gefährliches Laserlicht verursachen.

ACHTUNG

Der Produkt benutzt eine Laserdiode. Obwohl zur Zeit keine Augenschäden von kurzen Einstrahlungen bekannt sind, sollten Sie es vermeiden für längere Zeit in den Laserstrahl zu schauen, genauso wenig wie in starke Lichtquellen (z.B. die Sonne). Vermeiden Sie es, den Laserstrahl weder gegen die Augen eines Beobachters, noch gegen reflektierende Oberflächen zu richten.

FRANÇAIS

Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités internationales et se réfèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal.

NORMES DE SECURITE LASER

Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN 60825-1.

Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.

L'utilisation de procédures ou réglages différents de ceux donnés ici peut entr ble.

aîner une danger

euse exposition à lumière laser visi-

AT T EN T I ON

Le produit utilise une diode laser. Aucun dommage aux yeux humains n’a été constaté à la suite d’une exposition au rayon laser. Eviter de regarder fixement le rayon, comme toute autre source lumineuse intense telle que le soleil. Eviter aussi de diriger le rayon vers les yeux d’un observateur, même à travers des surfaces réfléchissantes (miroirs, par exemple).

ESPAÑOL

Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal.

NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER

Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la fecha de producción: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y EN 60825-1.

No es necesario abrir el aparato para la instalación, la utilización o la manutención.

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Preface

La utilización de procedimientos o regulaciones diferentes de aquellas describidas en la documentación puede causar una exposición peligrosa a la luz láser visible

AT EN C I ÓN

El aparato utiliza un diodo láser a baja potencia. No son notorios daños a los ojos humanos a consecuencia de una exposición de corta duración. Eviten de mirar fijo el rayo láser así como evitarían cualquiera otra fuente de luminosidad intensa, por ejemplo el sol. Además, eviten de dirigir el rayo láser hacia los ojos de un observador, también a través de superficies reflectantes como los espejos.

The POWERSCAN® PM8500 Hand-Held Reader is not userserviceable. Opening the case of the unit can cause internal damage and will void the warranty.

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CAUTION

Power Supply

This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed or CSA Certified Power Unit marked "Class 2" or "LPS" output rated 5-30 V, minimum 0.75 A which supplies power directly to the scanner via the jack connector on the cable.

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Compliance

WEEE Compliance

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement

English

For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), please refer to the website at www.scanning.datalogic.com.

Italian

Per informazioni sullo smaltimento delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche consultare il sito Web www.scanning.datalogic.com.

French

Pour toute information relative à l’élimination des déchets électroniques (WEEE), veuillez consulter le site Internet www.scanning.datalogic.com.

German

Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronik- Altgeräten (WEEE) erhalten Sie auf der Webseite www.scanning.datalogic.com.

Spanish

Si desea información acerca de los procedimientos para el desecho de los residuos del equipo eléctrico y electrónico (WEEE), visite la página Web www.scanning.datalogic.com.

Portuguese

Para informações sobre a disposição de Sucatagem de Equipamentos Eléctricos e Eletrônicos (WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), consultar o site web www.scanning.datalogic.com.

Chinese

有关处理废弃电气电子设备 (WEEE) 的信息，请参考 Datalogic 公司的网站： http://www.scanning.datalogic.com/。

Japanese

廃電気電子機器 (ＷＥＥＥ) の処理についての関連事項は Datalogic のサイト www.scanning.datalogic.com, をご参照下さい。

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Preface

NOTES

14 PowerScan® M8500

Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

The PowerScan® PM8500 cordless handheld Reader Family packs a lot of performance into an attractive, rugged, handheld device. It operates in commercial and industrial environments as well as the front office.

In all applications where mobility is a value, the PowerScan® PM8500 represents the key to increase productivity and flexibility in the working area. PowerScan® communicates through a low power, license free radio in the 433 MHz band (910 MHz for USA version) and allows bi-directional communication between the base station and the host. PowerScan® PM8500 also includes a display and a 3-key keypad. Thanks to these features, the operator can receive information from the host, interact with the central system and visualize the code read. The cordless system offers scalable solutions to solve simple applications and complex projects:

• Point to point: each reader is associated with its own base station;

• Multipoint: up to 32 readers transmit data to one base station;

• Network: to cover a wide area, connecting u ously working in automatic roaming.

PowerScan band solution for mobile applications that provides the widest family of narrow band devices on the market. In addition, the main feature of PowerScan PM8500 are:

Omni-directional Operating

Decoding and Imaging

Flash Memory

USA Driver License Parsing

PM8500 is 100% compatible with STAR-System™, the Datalogic RF narrow

To read a symbol, simply aim at the code and pull the trigger. Since PowerScan® PM8500 is a powerful omni-directional reader, the orientation of the symbol is not important.

Thanks to powerful algorithms, PowerScan® PM8500 reliably decodes all major 1D (linear) barcodes, 2D stacked codes (such as PDF417), 2D matrix symbols (such as DataMatrix), postal codes (such as POSTNET, PLANET). The data stream — acquired from decoding a symbol — is rapidly sent to the host. The reader is immediately available to read another symbol.

Flash technology allows upgrade of the PowerScan® PM8500 reader as new symbologies are supported or as improved decoding algorithms become available.

The PowerScan® PM8500 reader can be set up to select and output a subset of data elements from USA Driver License PDF417 barcodes. This feature can be enabled using either Datalogic Aladdin™ or the barcodes in the USA Driver License Parsing Quick Reference Guide (QRG), available on the Datalogic website.

p to 16 base

s and 512 readers simultane-

PM8500

Your PowerScan® reader is supplied with its own Quick Reference Guide, which provides connection, diagrams, reading diagrams, and specific technical features. You can use either the Quick Reference Guide or this Manual for initial configuration in order to set the default values and select the interface for your application. This manual provides all the necessary information for complete mechanical installation and system software configuration.

basic application parameter settings, default values,

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Introduction

General View

Powerscan® M8500 Readers

Figure 2. PowerScan® M8500 Readers

Figure 3. PowerScan® M8500 Reader with Display

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BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLES

Figure 4. BC-8000

General View

The label on the cradle contains LED indicators and a scan finder button. When the button is pressed, the cradle transmits a “broadcast” message. All properly configured scanners (Radio RX Timeout set to keep the radio “awake”) linked to that base (through a bind or a join sequence) and w seconds for 30 seconds. A scanner is considered to be linked when the last transmission ends properly.

The scan finder works only in stand-alone layout (point to point or multiple

Figure 5. Figure D – C-8000

ithin radio range coverage will emit a beep sequence once every 2

readers).

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Introduction

Using the Reader

Aiming System

The PowerScan® M8500 reader uses an intelligent aiming system similar to those on cameras. By partially pulling the trigger, the aiming system indicates a field of view to be positioned over the code:

Figure 6. Aiming System

When you pull the trigger completely a red beam illuminates the code. If the aiming system is centered and the entire symbology is within the aiming system, you will get a good read. The field of view changes size as you move the reader closer or farther away from the code.

Figure 7

The field of view indicated by the aiming system will be smaller when the PowerScan® PM8500 is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. (See "Technical Features" starting on page 179 for further details).

. Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern

Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol

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Normal Operation

PowerScan® M8500 normally functions by capturing and decoding codes.

Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger partially to enable the aiming system. Then, pull it compl until the symbol is decoded or timeout is reached. In between the flashes of the reader, the aiming system keeps on showing the field of view on the target (see Figure 7 on page 18

As you are reading code symbols, adjust the distance at which you are holding the reader.

Configuration Methods

etely to capture and decode the image. The reader will repeatedly flash

The PowerScan® M8500 hand-held reader aiming system is designed for general reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols. Some variation in reading distance will occur due to narrow bar width and other factors.

If reading codes positioned on reflective surfaces, it may be necessary to tilt the reader with respect to the barcode and/or set the Camera Control parameters (see

page 102

Configuration Methods

Reading Configuration Codes

This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration. If you wish to change the default settings, you can configure the PowerScan® PM8500 reader by reading the programming code symbols in this manual. Configuration commands and their relative arguments are read individually using the symbols in this manual. See "Configuration Using

Code Symbols" starting on page 53.

Using Datalogic Aladdin™

Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-friendly configuration method via the RS-232/USB-COM interface. Aladdin, available on the CDROM provided, allows you to program the reader by selecting configuration commands through a user-friendly graphical interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the reader over the current communication interface, or they can be printed as barcodes to be scanned.

It also provides the ability to perform a software upgrade for the connected device (see the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).

Sending Configuration Strings from Host

An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix B, Host Configuration Strings using the RS-232 or USB COM interface. This method is devices need to be configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.

The PowerScan connected to a Host by plugging the correct interface cable into the connector and closing the cable cover.

M8500 reader incorporates a multi-standard interface, which can be

particularly useful when many

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Introduction

Autoscanning

Normal Mode

PowerScan® M8500 provides an autoscan command (see page 205), which when enabled, causes the reader to scan continuously and to monitor the this way, PowerScan® M8500 is ready to capture any image (containing a potential code) positioned on a

central zone of its reading area. In

uniform background.

The aiming system can be enabled to indicate the reading area of the potentia captured. The illumination system can also be enabled when the ambient light conditions are not sufficient to autodetect the potential code to be captured; furthermore, the illumination system increases in intensity for an instant when capturing and decoding an image. A safety time may be defined to prevent PowerScan® M8500 from reading the same code repeatedly.

If the decoding is completed successfully, the reader starts monitoring the reading area again. In case code is present in the central zone of the reading area.

Pattern Mode

The Autoscan pattern mode is particularly advised when reading barcodes positioned on a non-uniform background. In these cases PowerScan® M8500 may perceive some elements of the background as barcodes and start the decoding. To avoid this undesired effect, the Autoscan Pattern Code is placed in the PowerScan® M8500 reading area which prevents decoding. Using this code as the background, code reading takes place normally by presenting desired codes to be read over the Pattern Code. Between each code read, the Pattern Code must be presented to the reader.

The Pattern Code can be printed from this manual (see Autoscan Pattern Code in Appendix F).

In case of low ambient light conditions, PowerScan® M8500 automatically activates the i

llumination system. If desired, the illuminati

active.

l code to be

of decoding failure, PowerScan® M8500 keeps on decoding until a potential

on system can be enabled so that it is always

Camera Control

Exposure and Calibration

Three automatic control modes are available to optimize the reading performance:

• Automatic based on entire image: ca whole image. This mode works well in most standard applications. It is the default setting.

• Automatic based on central image: camera co restricted area positioned in the central zone of the image. This mode is suggested when reading small codes positioned in a dark and extensive background.

• Automatic for highly reflective surfaces: ca codes on highly reflective surfaces. This mode is suggested, for example, when reading codes positioned on plastic or metal surfaces.

Refer to CAMERA CONTROL on page 102 for configuration codes.

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mera control mode based on the analysis of the

ntrol mode based on the analysis of a

mera control mode allowing reading of

Defining Data Formatting

The string of a decoded code to be sent to the host may be formatted as follows:

• defining simple data formatting (see page 84)

• defining advanced data formatting giving complete flexibility in changing the format of data (see Adv

anced Data Formatting on page 135).

Defining Data Formatting

When both simple and advanced data formatting are selected the info is pr following order:

1. the string of the decoded code is processed according to the ad

2. the resulting string is processed according to the selection type rules of the simple data formatting;

aracter substitution is performed on the resulting string;

3. ch

the r

4. character deletion is performed on

5. code concatenation is performed;

6. code ID is attached to the resulting string;

7. global headers and terminators are attach

The codes to be sent to the host may also be selected or ordered depending on the following two conditions:

esulting string;

ed to the re

sulting string;

ocessed in the

vanced formatting rules;

One Code Per Scan

• PowerScan® M8500 sends the code being closest to the image center. If the "Central Code Transmission" command is enabled, only the code containing the image center will be transmitted (see page 205);

All Codes Per Scan

• The codes to be sent to the host may be ordered either by length or by symbology starting from the code being closest to the image center (see page 205). When enabling both these criteria, codes belonging to the same symbology are sent to the host depending on their length.

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Introduction

Concatenation

It is possible to concatenate up to 4 different codes, set their length and enable the Intercode Delay between them (the intercode delay is set in the specific interface parameters, see

"Configuration Using Code Symbols" starting on page 53 ). When enabling the delay one or

more global headers and terminators are added to the decoded data. The conc procedure may occur in different ways depending on the number of codes to be decoded per image:

One Code Per Scan

• If the code resulting from the single decoding of an image belongs to one of the code

• If the code belongs to the same family of a code previously saved, it overwrites the old

• If the code resulting from the decoding does not

atenation

families to be concatenated, it is saved to the PowerScan® M8500 memory waiting for other codes to complete the concatenation.

one.

belong to one of the co be concatenated, it causes the concatenation failure and clears the temporary memory. If the "Concatenation Failure Transmission" command is set to "Tx codes causing failure" (see page 100), this code will be sent in the output mess

age.

de families to

All Codes Per Scan

• All codes resulting from the decoding of an image and belonging to one of the families to be concatenated are saved to the PowerScan® M8500 memory waiting for other codes to complete the concatenation.

• If one or more codes resulting from the decoding belong to the same family of codes previously save

• When the image contains no code to be concatenated, the concatenation reader temporar command is set to "Tx codes causing failure" (see page 100), the codes causing the concatenation failure will be sent in the output message.

d, they overwrite the old ones.

fails and the

y memory is cleared. If the "Concatenation Failure Transmission"

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PowerScan M8500 Setup

Package Contents

The following parts are included in the PowerScan® PM8500 package contents:

• PowerScan® PM8500 Hand-Held Reader

• CD-ROM containing the PowerScan® PM8500 Configuration Tools software and PowerScan® PM8500 Re

• PowerScan® PM8500 Quick Reference Manual

You may want to save your packing material in case you need to ship the reader at some later time.

Installation

BC-80X0 Interface Cable Connections

The BC-80X0 incorporates a multi-standard interface, which can be connected to a Host by simply plugging the correct interface cable into the Host connector, placed on the base of the cradle. In addition the cradle must be connected to an external power supply.

ference Manual

Chapter 2

Figure 8. BC-80X0 Connectors

Figure 9. Disconnecting the BC-80X0 Cable

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To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other similar object into the hole corresponding to the Host connector on the body of the cradle.

Push down on the clip while unplugging the cable.

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PowerScan M8500 Setup

(If required)

(if

(If required)

RS-232 Connection

USB

IBM USB POS

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WEDGE Connection

Installation

PEN Emulation Connection

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PowerScan M8500 Setup

RJ45

1 1

VDC-

RS-485-

RS-485+

RJ45

1 1

Twisted Pair – RS-485 bus

VDC+

VDC-

RS-485-

RS-485+

Network Connections

BC-8060 Network Connectors

The multidrop network is a bus system which is propagated from one BC-8060 cradle to another using individual cables. This is possible thanks to the RS-485 connector on the front panel of the cradle.

Figure 10. Network Connectors

All cradles are connected together within the bus system through the Datalogic RS-485 splitter cable (CAB-428, part number 90A051950), which must be inserted in the RS-485 cradle connector.

Cable length should be kept to a minimum, as with all bus syst

Network Cabling

The Multidrop line is made using RJ45 connectors and a cable having the following specifications:

• twisted pair AWG 24 wires

• 120  im

• maximum

Pin Function 1 RS-485 + 2 RS-485 3N.C. 4VDC – 5VDC – 6N.C. 7VDC + 8VDC +

ems.

pedance

network cable length 1200 meters

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Twisted Pair –RS-485 bus

Twisted Pair - Power supply

When wiring the multidrop cables, note the following:

• Pin 8 (or 7) can be connected only if the power has to be propagated from a cradle to

ARGATE™ base station or STAR-Box™ converter via the cable.

a ST

• Pins 5 (or 4) should always be connected as refere

• To avoid excessive voltage drop, it is recommended not to propagate power between BC-8060 cradles when used as battery The total number of devices, which can be connected to a single power supply, depends on the power supply voltage, the wire length and resistance and therefore the voltage drop. Do NOT connect VDC+ between network devices that are individu-

ally powered.

Network Termination

The first and last cradles of the chain (the two ends of the bus) must be properly terminated. The cradle has an internal terminator that can be selected via jumper. For this selection you must open the device.

Figure 11. Terminator for Multidrop Network

Network Connections

nce ground.

chargers but to supply each cradle individually.

Static termination works for all network configurations. However, the network is always under load even when no data transmission takes place.

Dynamic termination can be used for baud rates at or above 38400 and provides less load on the netw

ork when idle.

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PowerScan M8500 Setup

PowerScan® M8500 Battery Maintenance

Battery Charging

Once the system is connected and powered, you can place the PowerScan® M8500 into the cradle to charge the battery.

When the reader is correctly inserted in the cradle, the "Reader" red LED on the cradle goes on to

indicate that the battery is charging. The "Reader" green LED on the cradle goes on

when the battery is completely charged.

Replacing PowerScan® M8500 Batteries

1. To change the battery pack in your PowerScan® M8500 scanner, push the Release Button as indicated by Arrow 1 and extract the battery pack from the reader handle.

When the batteries are extracted from the scanner, the timer maintains the current hour and date for about 1 minute.

2. Then, insert the new battery pack into the reader handle until a ‘click’ is heard and the Release Button moves back to its neutral position.

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+ 202 hidden pages

Datalogic D8330 User guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this Guide

Preface

Manual Overview

Manual Conventions

References

Service and Support

Compliance

Aiming System

Overview

Introduction

General View

Powerscan® M8500 Readers

BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLES

Using the Reader

Aiming System

Normal Operation

Configuration Methods

Autoscanning

Normal Mode

Pattern Mode

Camera Control

Defining Data Formatting

Concatenation

PowerScan M8500 Setup

Package Contents

Installation

BC-80X0 Interface Cable Connections

Network Connections

BC-8060 Network Connectors

Network Cabling

Network Termination

PowerScan® M8500 Battery Maintenance

Battery Charging

Replacing PowerScan® M8500 Batteries