Datalogic QuickScan QD2430 Quick Reference Manual

QuickScan™ QD2430

General Purpose Corded

Handheld Area Imager

Bar Code Reader

Quick Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

Software Product Policy ............................................................. vi

...................................................................................................... vi

Description .................................................................................... 1

Setting Up the Reader ................................................................. 2

Connect/Disconnect Cable to Reader ............................... 2

Using the Quickscan™ QD24XX ................................................... 3

Selecting the Interface Type ....................................................... 4

Interface Selection .............................................................. 4

Configuring the Interface .......................................... 5

Keyboard Interface .................................................... 6

Scancode Tables......................................................... 9

Country Mode............................................................. 9

Programming .............................................................................. 13

Using Programming Bar Codes .......................................13

Configure Other Settings .................................................. 13

Resetting Product Defaults .............................................13

Caps Lock State........................................................ 14

Numlock.................................................................... 15

Reading Parameters .................................................................. 16

Aiming System .................................................................. 16

Good Read Green Spot Duration ..................................... 16

Operating Modes ........................................................................ 17

Scan Mode ......................................................................... 17

Pick Mode ........................................................................... 19

Multiple Label Reading .....................................................19

Technical Specifications ............................................................ 20

LED and Beeper Indications ...................................................... 22

Programming Mode .......................................................... 24

Error Codes .................................................................................25

Cleaning ....................................................................................... 26

Datalogic Limited Factory Warranty ............................... 27

Ergonomic Recommendations ................................................. 29

Support Through the Website .................................................. 29

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Quick Reference Guide iii

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Quick Reference Guide 1

QuickScan™ QD2430

Description

The QuickScan™ QD2400 2D imager has been specifically cre­ated to meet the market demand for omni-directional reading
performance on virtually all codes at an affordable price. Ele­gant design details are incorporated into a smaller, balanced
lightweight enclosure without sacrificing Datalogic's well­known durability.

Ideally suited for applications at the point-of-sale (POS), the
QuickScan QD2400 imager features a new illumination and
aiming system developed with the unique intent to reduce
visual stress of the operator during the daily scanning activi­ties. It consists of a soft, dark red illumination combined with
two blue LED triangles pointing at the targeted bar code. The
result is a precise aiming system which contributes to low eye
fatigue, yet still allows top operator efficiency.

Constructed with a combination of design and performance­based ideals such as bar code reading snappiness, motion tol­erance, perfect ergonomics and an attractive price, this 2D
imager is the ideal solution for the customer who is looking to
replace their linear only reading scanners with image-based
technology.

Omni­Directional
Operating

To read a symbol simply aim the reader and pull the
trigger. The QuickScan™ QD24XX imager is a powerful
omni-directional reader, so the orientation of the sym­bol is not important.
Datalogic’s exclusive patented ‘Green Spot’ for good­read feedback helps to improve productivity in noisy
environments or in situations where silence is
required. When using the product with the cradle at a
45° position, the aiming pattern can work as an aiming
system to aid in positioning the bar code for quick and
intuitive reading.

Decoding

Reliably decodes all standard 1D (linear) and 2D bar
codes, including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes, Postal
Codes (China Post), Stacked Codes (such as GS1
DataBar Expanded Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1
DataBar, Stacked Omnidirectional).
The data stream — acquired from decoding a symbol
— is rapidly sent to the host. The reader is immedi­ately available to read another symbol.

Setting Up the Reader

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Setting Up the Reader

Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and
communicating with its host.

1. Connect the Cable to the reader and the Host.

2. Configure the Interface (see page 5).

3. Configure the Reader starting on page 13 (optional,
depends on settings needed).

Connect/Disconnect Cable to Reader

Figure 1. Connecting to the Reader

Host Connection —

The QuickScan plugs directly into the host
device as shown in Figure 2. The power can also be supplied
through an external power supply via the Interface Cable sup­plied with a power jack.

Figure 2. Connecting to the Host

Side View

Rear
View

U

S

B

Side
View

Using the Quickscan™ QD24XX

Quick Reference Guide 3

Using the Quickscan™ QD24XX

The Quickscan™ QD24XX normally functions by capturing and
decoding codes. The aiming system is activated on trigger pull
and indicates the center of the field of view which should be
positioned over the bar code:

Aiming System

Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern

A beam illuminates the label. The projected pattern of the
aiming system will be smaller when the reader is closer to the
bar 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.

If the aiming system is centered you will get a good read. Suc­cessful reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a good­read green spot LED indicator.

Reference the QuickScan QD24XX Product Reference Guide
(PRG) on the Datalogic website for more information about
this feature and other programmable settings.

2D Matrix symbol

Linear bar

Selecting the Interface Type

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Selecting the Interface Type

Upon completing the physical connection between the reader
and its host, proceed directly to Interface Selection below for
information and programming for the interface type the
reader is connected to (for example: RS-232, Keyboard Wedge,
USB, etc.) and scan the appropriate bar code to select your
system’s correct interface type.

Interface Selection

The reader model will support one of the following sets of
host interfaces:

General Purpose Models —

RS-232, RS-232 OPOS, USB, Key-

board Wedge.

Retail Point of Sale Models —

RS-232, RS-232 OPOS, USB.

Information and programming options for each interface type
are provided in this section. For defaults and additional infor­mation associated with each interface, proceed to the corre­sponding chapter in the QuickScan QD2430 PRG.

Selecting the Interface Type

Quick Reference Guide 5

Configuring the Interface

Scan the appropriate programming bar code to select the
interface type for your system.

NOTE

Unlike some other programming features and
options, interface selections require that you
scan only one programming bar code label. DO
NOT scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to
scanning an interface selection bar code.

Some interfaces require the scanner to start in
the disabled state when powered up. If addi­tional scanner configuration is desired while in
this state, pull the trigger and hold for 5 sec­onds. The scanner will change to a state that
allows programming with bar codes.

RS-232

RS-232 standard interface

Select RS232-STD

RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf

Select RS232-WN

RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS

Select RS-232 OPOS

Selecting the Interface Type

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RS-232 (continued)

USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface

Select USB-COM-STD

a

USB-OEM

USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS)

Select USB-OEM

a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com

Keyboard Interface

Use the programming bar codes to select options for
USB Keyboard and Wedge Interfaces.

KEYBOARD

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/

Standard Key Encoding

Select KBD-AT

Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding

but without external keyboard

Select KBD-AT-NK

Selecting the Interface Type

Quick Reference Guide 7

KEYBOARD (continued)

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95

w/Alternate Key

Select KBD-AT-ALT

Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with alternate key encoding

but without external keyboard

Select KBD-AT-ALT-NK

PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding

Select KBD-XT

Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminal 3153

Select KBD-IBM-3153

Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx

make break keyboard

Select KBD-IBM-MB

Selecting the Interface Type

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KEYBOARD (continued)

USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding

Select USB Alternate Keyboard

USB Keyboard for Apple computers

Select USB-KBD-APPLE

Keyboard Wedge for DIGITAL Terminals

VT2xx, VT3xx, VT4xx

Select KBD-DIG-VT

USB Keyboard with standard key encoding

Select USB Keyboard

Selecting the Interface Type

Quick Reference Guide 9

Scancode Tables

Reference the QuickScan QD2430 PRG for information about
control character emulation for keyboard interfaces.

Country Mode

This feature specifies the country/language supported by the
keyboard. Only these interfaces support ALL Country Modes:

• USB Keyboard (without alternate key encoding)

• AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95
w/Std Key Encoding

• Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with standard key
encoding but without external keyboard

• AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95
without Alternate Key

• Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 without alternate
key encoding but without external keyboard

All other interfaces support ONLY the following Country
Modes: U.S., Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain,
Sweden.

COUNTRY MODE

ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Country Mode = U.S.

Country Mode = Belgium

Selecting the Interface Type

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COUNTRY MODE (continued)

Country Mode = Croatia*

Country Mode = Czech Republic*

Country Mode = Denmark*

Country Mode = France

Country Mode = French Canadian*

Country Mode = Germany

*

Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description

$CKBCO13(CR)

Selecting the Interface Type

Quick Reference Guide 11

COUNTRY MODE (continued)

Country Mode = Hungary*

Country Mode = Italy

Country Mode = Japanese 106-key*

Country Mode = Lithuanian*

Country Mode = Norway*

Country Mode = Poland*

*

Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description

Selecting the Interface Type

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COUNTRY MODE (continued)

Country Mode = Portugal*

Country Mode = Romania*

Country Mode = Spain

Country Mode = Sweden

Country Mode = Slovakia*

Country Mode = Switzerland*

*

Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description

Programming

Quick Reference Guide 13

Programming

The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard
default features. After scanning the interface bar code from
the Interfaces section, select other options and customize
your reader through use of the programming bar codes avail­able in the QuickScan QD24XX PRG. Check the corresponding
features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing
and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.

Using Programming Bar Codes

This manual contains bar codes which allow you to reconfig­ure your reader. Some programming bar code labels, like the
"Reset Default Settings" on page 13, require only the scan of
that single label to enact the change.

Other bar codes require the reader to be placed in Program­ming Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar
code once to enter Programming Mode; scan the desired
parameter settings; scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code again to
accept your changes, which exits Programming Mode and
returns the reader to normal operation.

Configure Other Settings

Additional programming bar codes are available in the PRG to
allow for customizing programming features. If your installa­tion requires different programming than the standard fac­tory default settings, refer to the PRG.

Resetting Product Defaults

If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your
reader, or you’ve changed some options and want your cus­tom factory settings restored, scan the bar code below to
reset the reader to its initial configuration. Reference the PRG
for other options, and a listing of standard factory settings.

NOTE

Factory defaults are based on the interface type.
Be sure your reader is configured for the correct
interface before scanning this label. See "Select­ing the Interface Type" on page 4 for more infor­mation.

Reset Default Settings

Programming

14 QuickScan™ QD2430

Caps Lock State

This option specifies the format in which the reader sends
character data. This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces.
This does not apply when an alternate key encoding keyboard
is selected.

CAPS LOCK STATE

ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF

Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON

Caps Lock State = AUTO Caps Lock Enable

Programming

Quick Reference Guide 15

Numlock

This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Num­lock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies
to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB
keyboard.

NUMLOCK

ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Numlock = Numlock key unchanged

Numlock = Numlock key toggled

Reading Parameters

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Reading Parameters

Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pat­tern and illumination system to capture and decode the
image. See Using the Quickscan™ QD24XX on page 3 for more
information.

The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisition
time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the
next acquisition. The illuminator will remain on until the sym­bol is decoded.

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

Aiming System

A number of options for customizing control of the Aiming
System are available. See the QuickScan QD24XX PRG for
more information and programming bar codes.

Good Read Green Spot Duration

Successful reading can be signaled by a good read green spot.
Use the bar codes that follow to specify the duration of the
good read pointer beam after a good read.

GOOD READ GREEN SPOT DURATION

ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Disabled



Short (300 ms)

Medium (500 ms)

Long (800 ms)

Operating Modes

Quick Reference Guide 17

Operating Modes

Scan Mode

The imager can be set to operate in one of several scanning
modes. See the PRG for more information and settings for
any of the options:

Trigger Single (Default) —

This mode is associated with typical
handheld reader operation. When the trigger is pulled, illumi­nation is turned on and the scanner attempts to read a label.
Scanning is activated until one of the following occurs:

• the programmable “maximum scan on time”

1

has

elapsed

• a label has been read

• the trigger is released

Trigger Pulse Multiple —

Scanning begins when the trigger is
pulled and continues after the trigger is released, until the
trigger is pulled again or until the programmable “maximum
scan on time”

1

has elapsed. Reading a label does not disable

scanning. Double Read Timeout

1

prevents undesired multiple

reads while in this mode.

Trigger Hold Multiple —

When the trigger is pulled, scanning
starts and the product scans until the trigger is released or
“maximum scan on time”

1

has elapsed. Reading a label does

not disable scanning. Double Read Timeout

1

prevents unde-

sired multiple reads while in this mode.

Always On —

The illuminator is always ON and the reader is

always ready for code reading. Double Read Timeout

1

pre-

vents undesired multiple reads.

Flashing —

The reader illuminator flashes on and off regard­less of the trigger status. Code reading takes place only
during the Flash On

2

time. Double Read Timeout1 prevents

undesired multiple reads.

Object Detection —

The scanner looks for changes within its
field-of-view. The Aiming Pattern is always on to show the
optimum reading area. If a predefined amount of movement
is detected, the red illumination switches on. Scanning con­tinues until a label is read or "maximum scan on time" is
reached.

1. See the Product Reference Guide (PRG) for these and
other programmable features

2. Controlled by Flash On Time and Flash Off Time. Use
the PRG to program these options.

Operating Modes

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SCAN MODE



Scan Mode = Trigger Single

Scan Mode = Trigger

Pulse Multiple

Scan Mode = Trigger

Hold Multiple

Scan Mode = Flashing

Scan Mode = Always On

Scan Mode =

Object Detection

Operating Modes

Quick Reference Guide 19

Pick Mode

Specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when
they are close to the center of the aiming pattern, which is the
area indicated by the two blue arrows. Pick Mode is a Decod­ing and Transmission process where bar codes that are not
within the configurable distance from the center of the aiming
pattern are not acknowledged or transmitted to the host. It is
active only while the scanner is in Trigger Single mode. If the
scanner switches to a different Read Mode, Pick Mode is
automatically disabled.

Multiple Label Reading

The reader offers a number of options for multiple label read­ing. See the PRG or software configuration tool for descrip­tions of these features and programming labels.

NOTE

This feature is not compatible with Multiple
Labels Reading in a Volume. See the PRG for
more information.

PICK MODE

ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE



PIck Mode = Disable

Pick Mode = Enable

Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

The following table contains Physical and Performance Char­acteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information.

Item Description

Physical Characteristics

Color Black & white

Dimensions

Height 6.4"/163 mm
Length 3.6"/91 mm
Width 1.6"/41 mm

Weight (without cable) Approximately 5.1 ounces/145 g

Electrical Characteristics

Voltage & Current

Input Voltage: 4.5 - 14.0VDC
Operating (typical): 140mA
Operating (max): 380mA
Idle/standby (typical): 50mA

Performance Characteristics

Light Source LEDs

Roll (Tilt) Tolerance Up to ± 360°

Pitch Tolerance ± 65°

Skew (Yaw) Tolerance ± 60°

Print Contrast
Minimum

25% minimum reflectance

Depth of Field (Typical)

a

Symbology

Code 39

5mil: 0.2" - 5.9" (0.5 - 15cm)
10mil: 0" - 8.7" (0 - 22cm)
20mil: up to 16" (40cm)

EAN

7.5mil: 0" - 5.9" (0 - 15cm)
13mil: 0.2" - 13.8" (0.5 - 35cm)

PDF-417

6.6mil: 0.39" - 5.1" (1.0 - 130cm)
10mil: 0" - 8.3" (0 - 21cm)
15mil: 0.2" - 9.5" (0.5 - 24cm)

Technical Specifications

Quick Reference Guide 21

Symbology

DataMatrix

10mil: 0.39" - 5.1" (1.0 - 13 cm)
15mil: 0" - 7.1" (0 - 18cm)

QR Code

10mil: 0.2" - 5.1" (0.5 - 13cm)
15mil: 0" - 7.1" (0 - 18cm)

Minimum
Element Width

Standard Range:

1D Min Resolution = 4 mil
PDF-417 Min Resolution = 5 mil
Datamatrix Min Resolution = 7.5 mil

a. 13 mils DOF based on EAN. All other 1D codes are Code 39. All labels grade

A, typical environmental light, 20°C, label inclination 10°

Decode Capability

1D Bar Codes

UPC/EAN/JAN (A, E, 13, 8); UPC/EAN/JAN (including P2 /P5); UPC/
EAN/JAN (including; ISBN / Bookland & ISSN); UPC/EAN Coupons;
Code 39 (including full ASCII); Code 39 Trioptic; Code39 CIP (French
Pharmaceutical); LOGMARS (Code 39 w/ standard check digit
enabled); Danish PPT; Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode 39); Code 128;
Code 128 ISBT; Interleaved 2 of 5 ; Standard 2 of 5; Interleaved 2 of 5
CIP (HR); Industrial 2 of 5; Discrete 2 of 5; Matrix 2 of 5; IATA 2of5 Air
cargo code; Code 11; Codabar; Codabar (NW7); ABC Codabar; EAN
128; Code 93 ; MSI; PZN; Plessey; Anker Plessey; GS1 DataBar Omni­directional; GS1 DataBar Limited; GS1 DataBar Expanded; GS1
DataBar Truncated; DATABAR Expanded Coupon.

2D / Stacked Codes

The QuickScan QD24XX scanner is capable of decoding the follow­ing symbologies using multiple frames (i.e. Multi-Frame Decoding):

Datamatrix; Inverse Datamatrix; Datamatrix is configurable for the
following parameters:; Normal or Inverted; Square or Rectangular
Style; Data length (1 - 3600 characters); Maxicode; QR Codes (QR,
Micro QR and Multiple QR Codes); Aztec; Postal Codes - (Australian
Post; Japanese Post; KIX Post; Planet Code; Postnet; Royal Mail
Code (RM45CC); Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB); Sweden Post; Portu­gal Post); LaPoste A/R 39; PDF-417; MacroPDF; Micro PDF417; GS1
Composites (1 - 12); French CIP13

a

; GS1 DataBar Stacked; GS1
DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional; GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked;
GSI Databar Composites; Chinese Sensible Code; Inverted 2D codes

b

.

a

It is acceptable to handle this with ULE

b

The SW can apply the Normal/Reverse Decoding Control to the following

symbologies: Datamatrix, QR, Micro QR, Aztec and Chinese Sensible Code.

Interfaces Supported

RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, USB Com Std.,
USB Keyboard, USB OEM

LED and Beeper Indications

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LED and Beeper Indications

The reader’s beeper sounds and its top multi-colour LED illu­minates to indicate various functions or errors on the reader.
An optional “Green Spot” also performs useful functions. The
following tables list these indications. One exception to the
behaviors listed in the tables is that the reader’s functions are
programmable, and so may or may not be turned on. For
example, certain indications such as the power-up beep can
be disabled using programming bar code labels.

User Environment

Operating Temperature 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)

Storage Temperature -40° to 70 °C (-40° to 158° F)

Humidity

Operating: 0% to 95% relative humidity,
non-condensing

Drop Specifications

Scanner withstands 18 drops from 1.5
meters (5.0 feet) to concrete

Ambient Light
Immunity

Up to 86,000 Lux

Contaminants Spray/
rain Dust/particulates

IEC 529-IP42
(IP52 QD2430-E model only)

ESD Level 16 KV

Regulatory

SEE REGULATORY ADDENDUM

Indicator Description LED Beeper

Power-up
Beep

The reader is in
the process of
powering-up.

Reader beeps
four times at
highest fre­quency and vol­ume upon
power-up.

LED and Beeper Indications

Quick Reference Guide 23

Good Read
Beep

A label has been
successfully
scanned by the
reader.

LED behavior
for this indica­tion is configu­rable via the
feature “Good
Read: When to
Indicate”
(see the PRG for
information.)

The reader will
beep once at
current fre­quency, vol­ume, mono/bi­tonal setting
and duration
upon a suc­cessful label
scan.

ROM Failure

There is an error
in the reader's
software/pro­gramming

Flashes

Reader sounds
one error beep
at highest vol­ume.

Limited
Scanning
Label Read

Indicates that a
host connection
is not estab­lished.

N/A

Reader 'chirps'
six times at the
highest fre­quency and
current volume.

Reader Active
Mode

The reader is
active and ready
to scan.

The LED is lit

steadily

a

N/A

Reader
Disabled

The reader has
been disabled by
the host.

The LED blinks
continuously

N/A

Green Spot

a

flashes
momentarily

Upon success­ful read of a
label, the soft­ware shall turn
the green spot
on for the time
specified by the
configured
value.

N/A N/A

a

Except when in sleep mode or when a Good Read LED Duration other than
00 is selected

Indicator Description LED Beeper

LED and Beeper Indications

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Programming Mode

The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in
Programming Mode

.

Indicator Description LED Beeper

Indicator Description LED Beeper

Label Pro­gramming
Mode Entry

A valid program­ming label has
been scanned.

LED blinks

continuously

Reader sounds
four low fre­quency beeps.

Label Pro­gramming
Mode Rejec­tion of Label

A label has been
rejected.

N/A

Reader sounds
three times at
lowest fre­quency and
current vol­ume.

Label Pro­gramming
Mode Accep­tance of Par­tial Label

In cases where
multiple labels
must be scanned
to program one
feature, this indica­tion acknowledges
each portion as it is
successfully
scanned.

N/A

Reader sounds
one short beep
at highest fre­quency and
current vol­ume.

Label Pro­gramming
Mode Accep­tance of Pro­gramming

Configuration
option(s) have been
successfully pro­grammed via labels
and the reader has
exited Program­ming Mode.

N/A

Reader sounds
one high fre­quency beep
and 4 low fre­quency beeps
followed by
reset beeps.

Label Pro­gramming
Mode Cancel
Item Entry

Cancel label has
been scanned.

N/A

Reader sounds
two times at
low frequency
and current
volume.

Error Codes

Quick Reference Guide 25

Error Codes

Upon startup, if the reader sounds a long tone, this means the
reader has not passed its automatic Selftest and has entered
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) isolation mode. If the reader is
reset, the sequence will be repeated. Press and release the
trigger to hear the FRU indication code.

The following table describes the LED flashes/beep codes
associated with an error found.

Number

of LED

Flashes/

Beeps

Error Corrective Action

1 Configuration

Contact Helpdesk for

assistance

2 Interface PCB

6Digital PCB

11 Imager

Cleaning

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Cleaning

Exterior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills,
smudges or debris require periodic cleaning to ensure best
performance during scanning.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. If the product is very
soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted non­aggressive cleaning solution or diluted ethyl alcohol.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleansing
agents or abrasive pads to clean scan windows
or plastics.

Do not spray or pour liquids directly onto the
unit.

Cleaning

Quick Reference Guide 27

Datalogic Limited Factory Warranty

Warranty Coverage

Datalogic warrants to Customer that Datalogic's products will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years
from product shipment. Datalogic (“Datalogic”) hardware products
are warranted against defects in material and workmanship under
normal and proper use. The liability of Datalogic under this warranty
is limited to furnishing the labor and parts necessary to remedy any
defect covered by this warranty and restore the product to its normal
operating condition. Repair or replacement of product during the war­ranty does not extend the original warranty term. Products are sold
on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of manufacture
and Datalogic has no obligation to modify or update products once
sold.

If Datalogic determines that a product has defects in material or
workmanship, Datalogic shall, at its sole option repair or replace the
product without additional charge for parts and labor, or credit or re­fund the defective products duly returned to Datalogic. To perform re­pairs, Datalogic may use new or reconditioned parts, components,
subassemblies or products that have been tested as meeting appli­cable specifications for equivalent new material and products. Cus­tomer will allow Datalogic to scrap all parts removed from the
repaired product. The warranty period shall extend from the date of
shipment from Datalogic for the duration published by Datalogic for
the product at the time of purchase (Warranty period). Datalogic war­rants repaired hardware devices against defects in workmanship and
materials on the repaired assembly for a 90 day period starting from
the date of shipment of the repaired product from Datalogic or until
the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is longer. Da­talogic does not guarantee, and it is not responsible for, the mainte­nance of, damage to, or loss of configurations, data, and applications
on the repaired units and at its sole discretion can return the units in
the “factory default” configuration or with any software or firmware
update available at the time of the repair (other than the firmware or
software installed during the manufacture of the product). Customer
accepts responsibility to maintain a back up copy of its software and
data.

Warranty Claims Process

In order to obtain service under the Factory Warranty, Customer must
notify Datalogic of the claimed defect before the expiration of the ap­plicable Warranty period and obtain from Datalogic a return authori­zation number (RMA) for return of the product to a designated
Datalogic service center. If Datalogic determines Customer’s claim is
valid, Datalogic will repair or replace product without additional
charge for parts and labor. Customer shall be responsible for packag­ing and shipping the product to the designated Datalogic service cen­ter, with shipping charges prepaid. Datalogic shall pay for the return
of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the
country in which the Datalogic service center is located. Customer
shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and
any other charges for products returned to any other locations. Fail­ure to follow the applicable RMA policy, may result in a processing fee.
Customer shall be responsible for return shipment expenses for
products which Datalogic, at its sole discretion, determines are not
defective or eligible for warranty repair.

Cleaning

28 QuickScan™ QD2430

Warranty Exclusions

The Datalogic Factory Warranty shall not apply to:

(i) any product which has been damaged, modified, altered,

repaired or upgraded by other than Datalogic service person­nel or its authorized representatives;

(ii) any claimed defect, failure or damage which Datalogic

determines was caused by faulty operations, improper use,
abuse, misuse, wear and tear, negligence, improper storage
or use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by
Datalogic;

(iii) any claimed defect or damage caused by the use of product

with any other instrument, equipment or apparatus;

(iv) any claimed defect or damage caused by the failure to pro-

vide proper maintenance, including but not limited to clean­ing the upper window in accordance with product manual;

(v) any defect or damage caused by natural or man-made

disaster such as but not limited to fire, water damage, floods,
other natural disasters, vandalism or abusive events that
would cause internal and external component damage or
destruction of the whole unit, consumable items;

(vi) any damage or malfunctioning caused by non-restoring

action as for example firmware or software upgrades, soft­ware or hardware reconfigurations etc.;

(vii) the replacement of upper window/cartridge due to scratch-

ing, stains or other degradation and/or

(viii) any consumable or equivalent (e.g., cables, power supply,

batteries, keypads, touch screen, triggers etc.).

No Assignment

Customer may not assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obliga­tions under this warranty except to a purchaser or transferee of prod­uct. No attempted assignment or transfer in violation of this
provision shall be valid or binding upon Datalogic.

DATALOGIC'S LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR­RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WAR­RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR­POSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. DATALOGIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY CUSTOMER ARISING FROM DE­LAYS IN THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS UNDER THE
ABOVE. THE REMEDY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT IS
THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR WARRANTY
CLAIMS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL DATALOGIC BE LIABLE TO
CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, OR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL IN-DIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONTINGENT
DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DATALOGIC HAD ADVANCE
NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Risk of Loss

Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to
Datalogic. Datalogic shall assume risk of loss or damage for product
in Datalogic’s possession. In the absence of specific written instruc­tions for the return of product to Customer, Datalogic will select the
carrier, but Datalogic shall not thereby assume any liability in connec­tion with the return shipment.

Ergonomic Recommendations

Quick Reference Guide 29

Ergonomic Recommendations

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion

• Maintain a natural position

• Reduce or eliminate excessive force

• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy
reach

• Perform tasks at correct heights

• Reduce or eliminate vibration

• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure

• Provide adjustable workstations

• Provide adequate clearance

• Provide a suitable working environment

• Improve work procedures.

Support Through the Website

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

Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the SUPPORT >

General Duty Handheld Scanners category link. From this

page you can select your product model from the dropdown
list which gives you access to:

Downloads including Data Sheets, Manuals, Software & Utili-

ties, and Drawings;

Repair Program for On-Line Return Material Authorizations

(RMAs) plus Repair Center contact information;

Service Program containing details about Maintenance

Agreements;

Technical Support through email or phone.

CAUTION

In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk
of ergonomic injury follow the recommendations
below. Consult with your local Health & Safety
Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your
company’s safety programs to prevent employee
injury.

Support Through the Website

30 QuickScan™ QD2430

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Telephone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]

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