Datalogic Scanning 8500 User Manual

Magellan® 8500/8500Ω

Product Reference Guide

Datalogic Scanning, Inc.

959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1. Introduction..........................................................................................................1-1

Manual Overview .................................................................................................................... 1-2

How to Use This Manual ........................................................................................... 1-3

Manual Conventions ........................................................................................... 1-3

Scanner and Scanning-Scale Nomenclature .......................................................................... 1-4

Connectors ................................................................................................................ 1-5

Physical Parameters ............................................................................................................... 1-6

Scanning .................................................................................................................... 1-6

Weighing .................................................................................................................... 1-6

Rated Weight Capacity ....................................................................................... 1-6

Minimum Increment ............................................................................................ 1-6

Maximum Static Weight (Overload) .................................................................... 1-6

Automatic Zero Maintenance .............................................................................. 1-7

Warm-Up Time .......................................................................................................... 1-7

Thermal Equilibrium ............................................................................................ 1-7

Power-up ............................................................................................................. 1-7

User Configurable Warm-up ............................................................................... 1-7

Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 1-9

Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 1-9

Laser and Product Safety ..................................................................................................... 1-10

Labeling ................................................................................................................................ 1-12

Agency Compliances ............................................................................................................ 1-13

Bar Codes Supported ........................................................................................................... 1-14

Section 2. Site Preparation and Installation........................................................................ 2-1

Pre-Installation Considerations ............................................................................................... 2-2

Checkstand Design ................................................................................................................. 2-3

Scanner Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-4

Scanner Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 2-4

References ............................................................................................................................. 2-4

Scanner Usage ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

Site Preparation Overview ......................................................................................................2-5

Ventilation and Spacing .......................................................................................................... 2-7

Service Access ....................................................................................................................... 2-8

Power Installation ................................................................................................................... 2-9

Product Reference Guide 1

Grounding ..................................................................................................................2-9

Checkstand Preparation ........................................................................................................2-10

Liquid Spills and Moisture ........................................................................................2-11

Counter Cutout ...................................................................................................................... 2-11

Checkstand Mounting ..............................................................................................2-16

Installation Overview .............................................................................................................2-16

Unpacking ................................................................................................................2-16

Operational Verification ............................................................................................2-18

Diagnostic Modes .....................................................................................................2-20

Scanner Diagnostic Mode .................................................................................2-20

Scale Diagnostic Mode ......................................................................................2-21

Cables & Connections ..............................................................................................2-21

Remote Scale Display Placement/Installation .......................................................................2-23

Lighting Considerations ............................................................................................2-23

Viewing Angle ..........................................................................................................2-24

Placing and Installing the Remote Scale Display .....................................................2-25

(Short Pedestal Base ONLY) .............................................................................2-25

Changing Weighing Modes ......................................................................................2-28

Set-Up & Installation ..............................................................................................................2-28

Set-up .......................................................................................................................2-28

Installation ................................................................................................................2-30

System Power-Up Recap ...................................................................................................... 2-33

Section 3. Operation and Maintenance ................................................................................3-1

Scanning Items ..........................................................................................................3-1

Proper Scanning Technique ................................................................................3-2

Proper Weighing Technique .......................................................................................3-3

Operational Controls ...............................................................................................................3-4

Operational Modes .................................................................................................................. 3-4

Power-Up/Selftest & Pre-Operation ...........................................................................3-4

Power-Up/Selftest ................................................................................................3-4

Error Reporting ....................................................................................................3-5

Operational Configuration ....................................................................................3-5

Operating Mode .........................................................................................................3-6

Normal Operation ................................................................................................3-6

Sleep Mode .........................................................................................................3-6

Additional Functions ................................................................................................................ 3-7

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Programming ............................................................................................................. 3-7

Diagnostic Mode ........................................................................................................ 3-7

Scanner and Scale Reset .......................................................................................... 3-7

Scale Adjustments ..................................................................................................... 3-8

Zeroing the Scale ................................................................................................ 3-8

Calibrating the Scale ........................................................................................... 3-8

Operational Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 3-10

Vertical Scan Window Replacement ....................................................................... 3-11

Horizontal Scan Window Replacement (WRG) ....................................................... 3-13

Section 4. Problem Isolation................................................................................................. 4-1

Power-Up Selftest ............................................................................................... 4-1

Operational Tests ................................................................................................ 4-1

Diagnostic Tests ................................................................................................. 4-2

Diagnostic Procedures ............................................................................................................ 4-2

Error Codes ............................................................................................................................ 4-3

Scale Error Reporting ............................................................................................................. 4-6

Flowcharts .............................................................................................................................. 4-7

Section 5. Calibration ............................................................................................................ 5-1

Description of Calibration Sequence ...................................................................................... 5-2

Motion Test ............................................................................................................................. 5-3

Automatic Zero Setting Test ................................................................................................... 5-3

Automatic Zeroing if Scale is Under Zero .................................................................. 5-4

Verification of Automatic Zeroing if Scale is Under Zero .................................... 5-4

Preparing the Scanner/Scale for Calibration .......................................................................... 5-4

Calibrating the Scale (Pounds & Kilograms) ........................................................................... 5-5

Calibration Verification (U.S. Pounds) .................................................................................... 5-8

Increasing-Load Test (Phase 1) ................................................................................ 5-9

Shift Test ................................................................................................................... 5-9

Increasing- Load Test (Phase 2) ............................................................................. 5-11

Blanking Test ........................................................................................................... 5-11

Decreasing-Load Test ............................................................................................. 5-12

Return to Zero Test ................................................................................................. 5-12

Calibration Verification (Kilograms) ...................................................................................... 5-13

Increasing-Load Test (Phase 1) .............................................................................. 5-13

Shift Test (Metric) .................................................................................................... 5-14

Increasing- Load Test (Phase 2) ............................................................................. 5-15

Product Reference Guide 3

Blanking Test ...........................................................................................................5-16

Decreasing-Load Test ..............................................................................................5-17

Return to Zero Test .................................................................................................. 5-17

Section 6. Programming ........................................................................................................ 6-1

Introduction to Label Programming .........................................................................................6-1

Understanding the Basics .......................................................................................................6-1

Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System .....................................................................6-1

Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation .....................................................................6-2

Programming Overview ...........................................................................................................6-3

Programming via Handheld Device ............................................................................6-3

What Is Programming Mode? ....................................................................................6-4

Entering and Exiting Programming Mode. .................................................................6-4

Programming Session ................................................................................................6-5

Programming Sequence ......................................................................................6-7

LED and Beeper Indicators .....................................................................................................6-9

If You Make a Mistake... ..........................................................................................................6-9

Return to Factory Settings .........................................................................................6-9

Test Mode ................................................................................................................6-10

General Scanner and Scale Features ...................................................................................6-11

Double Read Timeout ..............................................................................................6-11

Laser Timeout ..........................................................................................................6-13

Motor Timeout .......................................................................................................... 6-15

Green LED Idle State ............................................................................................... 6-18

Scanner Button Options ........................................................................................... 6-19

Power-up Beep Control ............................................................................................6-21

Good Read Beep Control .........................................................................................6-23

Good Read Beep Frequency ...................................................................................6-24

Good Read Beep Length .........................................................................................6-26

Good Read Beep Volume ........................................................................................6-27

Good Read When to Indicate ...................................................................................6-30

Scale Enable ............................................................................................................ 6-32

Scale Country Mode .................................................................................................6-33

Scale Enforced Zero Return .....................................................................................6-35

Scale Automatic Zeroing ..........................................................................................6-37

Scale Interface Type ................................................................................................6-38

Scale Motion Level Filter ..........................................................................................6-40

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Scale LED Enable ................................................................................................... 6-42

Remote Display — Enable/Disable ......................................................................... 6-43

EAS Active State ..................................................................................................... 6-44

EAS Timeout ........................................................................................................... 6-45

Aux Port Mode ......................................................................................................... 6-46

Laser Failure Mode .................................................................................................. 6-48

Productivity Index Reporting (PIR)/Cashier Training (CT) ....................................... 6-49

Interface Related Features ................................................................................................... 6-50

Interface Type .......................................................................................................... 6-50

RS-232 Interface Selection ............................................................................... 6-52

RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Interface Selection ...................................................... 6-53

RS-232 Single Cable Interface Selection .......................................................... 6-54

IBM Port 17 Interface Selection ........................................................................ 6-55

IBM USB Interface Selection ............................................................................ 6-56

Maximum Host-Transmitted Message Length ......................................................... 6-57

Number of Host Transmission Buffers ..................................................................... 6-58

Global Prefix ............................................................................................................ 6-59

Global Suffix ............................................................................................................ 6-61

IBM Features ........................................................................................................................ 6-63

IBM Interface Options .............................................................................................. 6-63

IBM Scale Address .................................................................................................. 6-64

IBM Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format ................................................................. 6-66

IBM USB Interface Options ..................................................................................... 6-67

IBM USB Scanner Device Type .............................................................................. 6-69

RS-232 Features .................................................................................................................. 6-70

RS-232 Baud Rate .................................................................................................. 6-70

RS-232 Number of Data Bits ................................................................................... 6-74

RS-232 Number of Stop Bits ................................................................................... 6-75

RS-232 Parity .......................................................................................................... 6-76

RS-232 Hardware Control ....................................................................................... 6-78

RS-232 Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................... 6-80

RS-232 Software Flow Control ................................................................................ 6-81

RS-232 Host Echo ................................................................................................... 6-82

RS-232 Host Echo Quiet Interval ............................................................................ 6-83

RS-232 Ignore Host Commands ............................................................................. 6-84

RS-232 TTL ............................................................................................................. 6-85

RS-232 TTL Invert ................................................................................................... 6-86

Product Reference Guide 5

RS-232 Beep on ASCII BEL ....................................................................................6-87

RS-232 Beep After Weigh ........................................................................................6-88

RS-232 Beep on Not on File ....................................................................................6-89

RS-232 ACK NAK Enable ........................................................................................ 6-90

RS-232 ACK Character ............................................................................................6-92

RS-232 NAK Character ............................................................................................6-93

RS-232 Retry on ACK NAK Timeout ........................................................................6-94

RS-232 ACK NAK Timeout Value ............................................................................ 6-95

RS-232 ACK NAK Retry Count ................................................................................ 6-96

RS-232 ACK NAK Error Handling ............................................................................6-97

RS-232 Label ID Control .......................................................................................... 6-99

Single Cable RS-232 Options .............................................................................................6-101

Single Cable RS-232 Scanner Only Protocol .........................................................6-102

Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS Selection .............................................................6-103

Single Cable RS-232 Use BCC ..............................................................................6-106

Single Cable RS-232 Use ACK/NAK .....................................................................6-107

Single Cable RS-232 Use STX ..............................................................................6-108

Set Single Cable RS-232 STX Character ..............................................................6-109

Single Cable RS-232 Use ETX ..............................................................................6-110

Set Single Cable RS-232 ETX Character ..............................................................6-111

Single Cable RS-232 Datalogic Extensions ...........................................................6-112

Symbology Programming .................................................................................................... 6-113

UPC-A Enable ..................................................................................................................... 6-113

UPC-A Number System Character Transmission ..................................................6-114

UPC-A Check Character Transmission ..................................................................6-115

Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 .....................................................................................6-116

UPC/EAN AIM ID ...................................................................................................6-117

UPC-A Label ID ......................................................................................................6-118

UPC-A 2-Digit Supplemental Label ID ...................................................................6-119

UPC-A 5-Digit Supplemental Label ID ...................................................................6-120

UPC-A 128 Supplemental Label ID ........................................................................6-121

UPC-E Enable ..................................................................................................................... 6-122

UPC-E Number System Character Transmission ..................................................6-123

UPC-E Check Character Transmission ..................................................................6-124

Expand UPC-E to UPC-A .......................................................................................6-125

Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 .....................................................................................6-126

UPC-E Label ID ......................................................................................................6-127

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UPC-E 2-Digit Supplemental Label ID ................................................................... 6-128

UPC-E 5-Digit Supplemental Label ID ................................................................... 6-129

UPC-E 128 Supplemental Label ID ....................................................................... 6-130

EAN-13 Enable ................................................................................................................... 6-131

EAN-13 First Character Transmission ................................................................... 6-132

EAN-13 Check Character Transmission ................................................................ 6-133

EAN-13 ISBN Conversion Enable ......................................................................... 6-134

EAN 13 Label ID .................................................................................................... 6-135

EAN-13 2-Digit Supplemental Label ID ................................................................. 6-136

EAN-13 5-Digit Supplemental Label ID ................................................................. 6-137

EAN-13 128 Supplemental Label ID ...................................................................... 6-138

Bookland AIM ID .................................................................................................... 6-139

Bookland Label ID ................................................................................................. 6-140

EAN-8 Enable ..................................................................................................................... 6-141

EAN-8 Check Character Transmission .................................................................. 6-142

Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13 ..................................................................................... 6-143

EAN 8 Label ID ...................................................................................................... 6-144

EAN-8 2-Digit Supplemental Label ID ................................................................... 6-145

EAN-8 5-Digit Supplemental Label ID ................................................................... 6-146

EAN-8 128 Supplemental Label ID ........................................................................ 6-147

EAN-8 Decoding Levels ........................................................................................ 6-148

Other UPC/EAN Options .................................................................................................... 6-151

UPC/EAN Reconstruction ...................................................................................... 6-152

Price Weight Check ............................................................................................... 6-153

Enable EAN Two Label ......................................................................................... 6-156

Addons .................................................................................................................. 6-157

UPC-A and EAN-13 Decoding Levels ................................................................... 6-159

GTIN Enable ....................................................................................................................... 6-162

GTIN Label ID ........................................................................................................ 6-163

GTIN 2-Digit Supplemental Label ID ..................................................................... 6-164

GTIN 5-Digit Supplemental Label ID ..................................................................... 6-165

GTIN Code 128 Supplemental Label ID ................................................................ 6-166

RSS-14 Enable ................................................................................................................... 6-167

RSS-14 Check Character Transmission ................................................................ 6-168

RSS-14/EAN-128 Emulation ................................................................................. 6-169

RSS-14 2D Component Enable ............................................................................. 6-170

RSS-14 AIM ID ...................................................................................................... 6-171

Product Reference Guide 7

RSS-14 Label ID ....................................................................................................6-172

RSS Expanded Enable ........................................................................................................6-173

RSS Expanded EAN-128 Emulation ...................................................................... 6-174

RSS Expanded 2D Component Enable .................................................................6-175

RSS Expanded AIM ID ...........................................................................................6-176

RSS Expanded Label ID ........................................................................................6-177

RSS Expanded Length Control .............................................................................. 6-178

RSS Expanded Maximum Label Length ................................................................6-179

RSS Expanded Minimum Label Length .................................................................6-180

RSS Expanded Fixed Length 1 ..............................................................................6-181

RSS Expanded Fixed Length 2 ..............................................................................6-182

Code 39 Enable ...................................................................................................................6-183

Code 39 Start Stop Character Transmission .........................................................6-184

Code 39 Check Character Calculation ...................................................................6-185

Code 39 Check Character Transmission ...............................................................6-186

Code 39 Full ASCII ................................................................................................6-187

Code 39 AIM ID ......................................................................................................6-188

Code 39 Label ID ...................................................................................................6-189

Code 39 Length Control ......................................................................................... 6-190

Code 39 Maximum Label Length ...........................................................................6-191

Code 39 Minimum Label Length ............................................................................6-192

Code 39 Fixed Length 1 .........................................................................................6-193

Code 39 Fixed Length 2 .........................................................................................6-194

Code 39 Stitching ...................................................................................................6-195

Pharmacode 39 Enable .......................................................................................................6-196

Pharmacode 39 Start Stop Character Transmission ..............................................6-197

Pharmacode 39 Check Character Transmission ...................................................6-198

Pharmacode 39 Label ID .......................................................................................6-199

Code 128 Enable .................................................................................................................6-200

Code 128 Transmit Function Characters ...............................................................6-201

Convert Code128 to Code 39 ................................................................................6-202

Code 128 AIM ID ....................................................................................................6-203

Code 128 Label ID .................................................................................................6-204

Code 128 Length Control ....................................................................................... 6-205

Code 128 Maximum Label Length .........................................................................6-206

Code 128 Minimum Label Length ..........................................................................6-207

Code 128 Fixed Length 1 .......................................................................................6-208

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Code 128 Fixed Length 2 ...................................................................................... 6-209

Code 128 Stitching ................................................................................................ 6-210

EAN-128 Enable .................................................................................................................6-211

EAN 128 AIM ID .................................................................................................... 6-212

EAN 128 Label ID .................................................................................................. 6-213

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 OF 5) Enable ................................................................................... 6-214

I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ..................................................................... 6-215

I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ................................................................. 6-216

I 2 of 5 AIM ID ........................................................................................................ 6-217

I 2 of 5 Label ID ..................................................................................................... 6-218

I 2 of 5 Length Control ........................................................................................... 6-219

I 2 of 5 Maximum Label Length ............................................................................. 6-220

I 2 of 5 Minimum Label Length .............................................................................. 6-221

I 2 of 5 Fixed Length 1 ........................................................................................... 6-222

I 2 of 5 Fixed Length 2 ........................................................................................... 6-223

I 2 of 5 Stitching ..................................................................................................... 6-224

Codabar Enable .................................................................................................................. 6-225

Codabar Start Stop Character Transmission ......................................................... 6-226

Codabar Start Stop Character Set ......................................................................... 6-227

Codabar Start Stop Character Match .................................................................... 6-229

Codabar Check Character Calculation .................................................................. 6-230

Codabar Check Character Transmission .............................................................. 6-231

Codabar AIM ID ..................................................................................................... 6-232

Codabar Label ID .................................................................................................. 6-233

Codabar Length Control ........................................................................................ 6-234

Codabar Maximum Label Length .......................................................................... 6-235

Codabar Minimum Label Length ........................................................................... 6-236

Codabar Fixed Length 1 ........................................................................................ 6-237

Codabar Fixed Length 2 ........................................................................................ 6-238

Codabar Stitching .................................................................................................. 6-239

Code 93 Enable .................................................................................................................. 6-240

Code 93 AIM ID ..................................................................................................... 6-241

Code 93 Label ID ................................................................................................... 6-242

Code 93 Length Control ........................................................................................ 6-243

Code 93 Maximum Label Length ........................................................................... 6-244

Code 93 Minimum Label Length ............................................................................ 6-245

Code 93 Fixed Length 1 ........................................................................................ 6-246

Product Reference Guide 9

Code 93 Fixed Length 2 .........................................................................................6-247

Code 93 Stitching ...................................................................................................6-248

MSI/Plessey Enable ............................................................................................................6-249

MSI/Plessey Check Character Calculation ............................................................6-250

MSI/Plessey Number of Check Characters ............................................................6-251

MSI/Plessey Check Character Transmission .........................................................6-252

MSI/Plessey AIM ID ...............................................................................................6-253

MSI/Plessey Label ID .............................................................................................6-254

MSI/Plessey Length Control ...................................................................................6-255

MSI/Plessey Maximum Label Length .....................................................................6-256

MSI/Plessey Minimum Label Length ......................................................................6-257

MSI/Plessey Fixed Length 1 ..................................................................................6-258

MSI/Plessey Fixed Length 2 ..................................................................................6-259

MSI/Plessey Stitching ............................................................................................6-260

Standard 2 of 5 Enable ........................................................................................................6-261

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................6-262

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................6-263

Standard 2 of 5 AIM ID ...........................................................................................6-264

Standard 2 of 5 Label ID ........................................................................................6-265

Standard 2 of 5 Length Control .............................................................................. 6-266

Standard 2 of 5 Maximum Label Length ................................................................6-267

Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Label Length .................................................................6-268

Standard 2 of 5 Fixed Length 1 ..............................................................................6-269

Standard 2 of 5 Fixed Length 2 ..............................................................................6-270

Standard 2 of 5 Stitching ........................................................................................6-271

Handheld Data Format Requirements General ..........................................................F-1

Datalogic Handheld Data Format Requirements .......................................................F-2

RSS-14 ................................................................................................................F-2

RSS Expanded ....................................................................................................F-2

UPC-A .................................................................................................................F-2

UPC-A with 2-Digit Supplemental ........................................................................F-2

UPC-A with 5-Digit Supplemental ........................................................................F-3

UPC-A with Code 128 Supplemental ..................................................................F-3

UPC-E .................................................................................................................F-3

UPC-E with 2-Digit Supplemental ........................................................................F-4

UPC-E with 5-Digit Supplemental ........................................................................F-4

UPC-E with Code 128 Supplemental ..................................................................F-4

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EAN-8 ................................................................................................................. F-5

EAN-8 with 2-Digit Supplemental ........................................................................ F-5

EAN-8 with 5-Digit Supplemental ........................................................................ F-5

EAN-8 with Code 128 Supplemental .................................................................. F-5

EAN-13 ............................................................................................................... F-6

EAN-13 with 2-Digit Supplemental ...................................................................... F-6

EAN-13 with 5-Digit Supplemental ...................................................................... F-6

EAN-13 with Code 128 Supplemental ................................................................ F-6

Code 39 .............................................................................................................. F-7

Code 39-Pharmacode ......................................................................................... F-7

I 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................. F-7

Codabar .............................................................................................................. F-8

Code 128 ............................................................................................................ F-8

MSI/Plessey ........................................................................................................ F-9

Code 93 .............................................................................................................. F-9

PDF417 ............................................................................................................... F-9

AIM Formats ............................................................................................................ F-10

UPC-A ............................................................................................................... F-10

UPC-E ............................................................................................................... F-10

EAN-13 ............................................................................................................. F-10

EAN-8 ............................................................................................................... F-10

2-Digit Supplemental ......................................................................................... F-11

5-Digit Supplemental ......................................................................................... F-11

Code 128 Supplemental ................................................................................... F-12

Bookland ........................................................................................................... F-12

Code 39 ............................................................................................................ F-12

Codabar ............................................................................................................ F-13

MSI/Plessey ...................................................................................................... F-13

Code 93 ............................................................................................................ F-13

RSS-14 ............................................................................................................. F-13

RSS Expanded ................................................................................................. F-14

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Product Reference Guide 11

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Section 1

Introduction

This Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive instructions on how to install the scanner or scanning-scale (either model may be termed “scanner” for the purpose of simplicity in this manual), how to program it using special programming feature bar code labels, and advanced user information as described in the following overview.

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Manual Overview

Section 1, Introduction, presents the manual’s contents, describes features and specifications, provides regulatory and safety information, and lists the bar code symbologies the scanner will read.

Section 2, Site Preparation and Installation, supplies physical dimensions for the scanner or scanning-scale and its most common accessories, and details counter preparation and installation. Cable routing, connection and testing are also explained in this section.

Section 3, Operation and Maintenance, describes use and maintenance; providing details about operator controls, programming and diagnostic modes, scale “zeroing” and calibration. Scanner and scale routine maintenance are outlined in this section as well.

Section 4, Problem Isolation, provides an outline of three scanning-scale test modes: Selftest, Operational Tests and Diagnostic Tests. Descriptions of the error indications if the scanner detects a system problem and troubleshooting flowcharts to aid in problem resolution are also presented.

Section 5, Calibration, explains scale calibration and verification procedures, including procedures for calibrating the scale in pounds as well as kilograms.

Section 6, Programming, details procedures and provides custom barcodes for setting programmable scanner and scanning-scale features. This section is organized by the categories: General Features, Interface Related Features and Symbology Related Features.

Appendix A, LED/Beeper Indications & Controls, lists the various functions and indications of the scanning-scale control panel features.

Appendix B, Cable Information, outlines wire requirements, connector specifications and pinout details for associated product cabling.

Appendix C, Keypad, furnishes bar codes representing the digits and characters required to enter extended programming data needed during certain programming sessions.

Appendix D, Host Commands, contains a partial listing of available host commands that can be used with a compatible host interface.

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How to Use This Manual

LEGAL NOTE

You’ll find it helpful to familiarize yourself with the first section of this manual, since it provides both a general description of the product’s features and an overview of the manual’s contents and organization. Reference the other sections as required for information about scanner or scanning-scale installation, operation, maintenance, calibration and bar code programming.

Manual Conventions

‘NOTE’ blocks contain information that is helpful and recommended. They provide information that is critical to operations and/or procedures described in this manual.

‘LEGAL NOTE’ blocks indicate procedures or activities which may be regulated under law by governmental agencies. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with the regulations that govern installation of weighing devices.

‘CAUTION’ blocks inform you that proper handling (adherence to the procedures described) is required to avoid damage to equipment and/or property.

‘WARNING’ blocks alert you to potential physical harm or injury. These statements do not include potentially fatal hazards, which would be designated as ‘DANGER’ blocks. Use of this product does not warrant the need for a DANGER block.

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Scanner and Scanning-Scale Nomenclature

Controls, indicators and other nomenclature are shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. Scanning-Scale Nomenclature

Volume

Tone Push Butto

Bonnet

Scale Zero Push Button

All Weighs™ Platter

Green LED

Wei

hing Surface — Lean

versize Produce Her

Yellow LED

Vertical Window

Horizont

l Windo

Produce Rail

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Connectors

POS TERMINAL REMOTE DISPLAY AUXILIARY PORT SCALE HOST EAS INTERLOCK POWER

Connection to

this port is

Optional

AC Brick Input

Power off Terminal

(POT) Brick Input

Scale Data (dual

cable scanner/scale)

Drives Remote Display· Label Data

· Scale Data (for

single cable interfaces)

· Application Download

(where appropriate)

· Test Port

· On Screen

Programming (OSP)

· Application Download

· RS-232 Handheld

Scanner Input

· Auxiliary RS-232

Label Data Output

Models with scale

only

Connection to

this port is

Optional

· Provides Good Read

output to enable EAS

antenna RF output

· Provides signal to

drive external speaker

Dual cable units only.

(Scale connection may

be handled through

POS Terminal port)

POS Terminal Remote Display Aux. Port EAS Interlock PowerScale Host

0.00

To EAS System

The appearance of the connector panel will vary depending upon the factory options purchased with your model. Reference Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2. Connector Panel

Figure 1-3. Optional EAS Cable Connection

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Physical Parameters

This section provides specifications for performance, environmental and electrical parameters. Reference the second section of this manual, Site Preparation and Installation, for physical measurements of all models and some accessories.

Scanning

The scanner has a scan zone between the two windows where the scanner projects laser light in order to scan items. Two separate projections, one from the horizontal window and one from the vertical window, combine to form a zone where bar code labels are read. Refer to the Operation and

Maintenance section of this manual for more details about the topic: Scanning Items.

Weighing

Specifications for scale capacity, settling time, minimum and maximum static weight, zeroing, and warm-up time are given below. For more information regarding the topic: Proper Weighing Technique, refer to the Opera- tion and Maintenance section of this manual.

Rated Weight Capacity

The scale’s operational weight capacity is:

• 30.00 pounds, displayed in 0.01 increments

• 15.000 kilograms

, displayed in 0.005 increments.

Minimum Increment

The minimum weight that can be accurately measured by the scale is 0.02 lb. (0.005 kg).

Maximum Static Weight (Overload)

A maximum static weight of 150 pounds (68 kg) can be sustained by the scale without incurring damage or degrading performance.

1. The scale can also be set for 9.99 kg max.

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Automatic Zero Maintenance

The scale’s software constantly monitors and adjusts the Zero point as long as the deviation is within acceptable limits any debris accumulation or removal. During power-up, the scale automatically re-zeros after verifying that all subsystems are functional. Additionally, the scale may be manually “zeroed” by pushing the Scale Zero Push Button located on the top of the vertical enclosure.

Warm-Up Time

There are two pertinent warm-up times that apply to the scanner or scanning-scale:

The two warm-up periods can be performed concurrently, thereby reducing the total required warm-up time to 60 minutes.

NOTE

Thermal Equilibrium

When the unit is moved from a cooler temperature (such as a storage area) to a warmer environment (such as a checkstand location), 60 minutes must be allowed to acclimate the unit to ambient conditions prior to calibration or operation.

, while compensating for

Power-up

Once installed and powered up, a warm-up time of 15 minutes must be allowed before calibrating or performing weighing operations.

User Configurable Warm-up

The user may configure the unit for a pre-programmed warm-up time that is activated every time the scanner is powered up. During this time, the scale is viewed by the POS terminal as off-line.

1. Acceptable limitis of deviation are set at -0.2 to +0.6 pounds (-0.078kg to 0.23kg), which is -0.67 to +2.0% of total capacity.

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NOTE

Operation

Storage

+40 C +104 F

10 C 50 F

Temperature

10 to +40 C

50 to +104 F

Dust Resistant Optics Cavity, IP5X

+70 C +158 F

-40 C -40 F

Temperature

-40 to +70 C

-40 to +158 F

Illumination Artificial Light: 0-450 Foot-candles (4,842 LUX)

Sunlight: 0-8,000 Foot-candles (86,080 LUX)

POS Scanner

Humidity

Hot / Wet 40°C / 95% RH

Hot / Dry 40°C / 5% RH

Cold / Dry 10°C / 5% RH

Warm / Wet 25%C / 50% RH

Spill Proof

(Datalogic MS-0006-13-0004)

Contact technical support to learn more about this advanced programmable feature.

Figure 1-4. Environmental Specifications

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Electrical Specifications

Before installation, always verify that the site’s electrical service meets the scanning-scale’s requirements. The scanner has been engineered for compatibility with most international electrical systems operating in ranges from 100 to 240VAC at 50-60 Hz. Verify that the power source will supply “clean” electrical power to the equipment; that is, it must be free of excess electrical noise.

Check the IEC power cord shipped with the scanning-scale. If the cord will not plug into your AC power receptacle, the power cord shipped is not compatible with your electrical system. Please contact your distributor immediately to receive the necessary information and components to ensure electrical compatibility.

Power Supply

The scanner utilizes a single power supply for all models. Unique installation and international connections are accomplished through selection of the proper IEC power cord

VOLTAGE FREQUENCY CURRENT (RMS) PART NUMBER

100-240VAC ±10% 50-60 Hz 0.5 Amps @ 100V 8-0559

Safe operation of your scanner or scanning-scale requires properly grounded electrical outlets. Be sure to have a qualified electrician certify the earth-

CAUTION

NOTE

ground connection on circuits which will be used to power the unit.

The scanner is powered on/off by connecting/disconnecting its AC power supply.

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Laser and Product Safety

Laser safety requirements are based on IEC Standard Publication 60825-1 (2001) and CDRH 21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J and (CDRH) Laser Product Performance Standard, User information [1040.10(h)1]:

• User Maintenance. No user maintenance of the system other than cleaning of the scan windows is required.

• Radiant Energy. The scanner is an IEC Class 1 and CDRH IIa laser product. The system uses two embedded Class 3B Visible Laser Diodes (VLDs) operating at 650.0 or 670.0 nm, in an opto-mechanical scanner, resulting in less than 3.9µW radiated power as observed through a 7mm aperture and averaged over 10 seconds. Maximum emitted peak output power at the lower window is 850µW. No attempt should be made by the user to remove the protective housing of the scanning-scale.

• Laser Light Viewing. The horizontal and vertical scan windows are the only apertures through which laser light may be observed in this product.

Exposure to the light emitted from the scan windows has been shown not to be harmful. The safety record of bar code scanning is perfect after millions of hours of use worldwide. This safe and efficient use of laser technology has gained wide acceptance in industries throughout the world.

Operators and installers of the unit should observe the following cautions and warnings:

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

The use of optical instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard. (Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes, telescopes and magnifying glasses. This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user).

CAUTION

To prevent exposure to laser light, do not remove the protective housing of the scanner. There are no user-serviceable parts inside your scanner or scanningscale.

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CAUTION

WARNING

Safety precautions to be taken:

No adjustments or alteration of the scanner or scanning-scale housing are to be attempted by the user.

The failure of the facet wheel motor while the unit is continuing to emit a laser beam causes the emission levels to exceed those for inherently safe operation. The unit has safeguards to prevent this occurrence. If, however, a stationary laser beam is ever emitted, the failing unit should be disconnected from its power supply until repaired by a qualified technician.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toute les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.

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Labeling

Regulatory, reference and safety labeling is shown in Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5. Labeling

This illustration shows label placement ONLY. For actual regulatory, patent and other applicable information, view the labels on the product itself, or call your nearest sales or service office.

max

Max Min

e =

Max Min e =

III

Or...

n = e =

min

CAPACITE

max

IEC LASER

III

PRODUCT

U.S., CANADA, MEXICO AND JAPAN

CAPACITY

SCANNER/SCALE MODEL XXX CLASS:XXXXXX-XXXXX-XX Manufacture Date: April 200x S/N: XXXXXXXX

• CAUTION-LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

• PRECAUCION-RADIACION LASER SI SE ABRE. ¡NO MIRE HACIA EL RAYO!

• CUIDADO - RADIA=C7=C3O LASER QUANDO ABERTO. N=C3O OLHE PARA O RAIO.

• VARO-LASERSÄTEILY, JOS AVOINNA. ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEEN.

• FARLIGTI-LASERSTRÅLNING OM ÖPPET. STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN.

• ADVARSELI LAERSTRALING VED ABNING. SE IKKE IND I STRALEN.

• AVVERTENZA-PERICOLO DI EXPOSIZIONE ALLE RADIAZIONI LASER.NON FISSARE IL FASCIO.

• VORSICHT-NACH ÖFFNEN BESTEHT LASERSTRAHLUNGSGEFAHR.NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN

• ATTENTION! RAYONNEMENT LASER SI CARTER OUVERT. NES PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISEAU

NRTL

Production

m o n i t o

r e d

Product of USA

• FARE! - LASERSTRÅLING NÅR ÅPEN. STIRR IKKE IN I STRÅLEN.

• WAARSHUWING LASERTRALING WANNEER OPEN. KIJK NIET IN DE STRAAL.

THIS LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21CFR 1040 AS APPLICABLE AS A CLASS IIA PRODUCT

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ECES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est confirme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS: 4,709,195 4,709,369 4,712,853 4,749,879 4,786,798 4,792,666 4,798,943 4,799,164 4,816,660 4,861,972 4,861,973 4,866,257 4,868,836 4,879,456 4,963,719 4,991,692 5,144,118 5,179,270 5,198,649 5,247,162 5,229,588 5,410,108 5,459,308 5,440,110 5,475,207 5,493,108 5,705,802 5,723,852 5,834,708 5,929,421 6,059,189 6,237,852 RE37,166 OTHER PATENTS PENDING

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PRODUCT SERVICE

N263

MAGELLAN 8500

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CATAGORIA 1 PRODUCTO LASER APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1 based on 10 sec; IEC 60825-1:2001

6-0825

Use ONLY INC. AC/DC Power Supply

Output:

Input: 50 - 60 Hz (0.5 - 0.25A)

+5V at 2.0A

90 - 265VAC (P/N 8-0559)

+12V at 1.5A

Power: 18 Watts (max)

SERIAL NUMBER BARCODE

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Agency Compliances

The scanner and scanning-scale meets or exceeds the requirements for its device type as set forth by the following agencies and regulations:

COUNTRY COMPLIANCE COMMENTS

Electrical United States UL 1950 TÜV NRTL

Canada CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1950 TÜV NRTL

World IEC60950 / IEC 825-1:2001 TÜV CB

Australia AS 3260 AS (power adapter)

Emmisions United States 47CFR Part 15J FCC

Canada ICES-0003 Class B

Europe EN 55022 Class B

Australia/N Zealand AS/NZ 3548 Class B

Japan VCCI Class B

Taiwan CNS 13438 Class B

Safety & Emissions EMC Directive 89/336/EEC CE Mark

LV Directive 73/23/EEC CE Mark

Laser Safety United States CDRH, 21CFR Part 1040 CDRH Class IIa laser device

Canada same as CDRH SGM-1 specification

Australia AS 2211

Weights & Measures United States

Canada Measures Canada

Australia NSC

New Zealand 1987 Part 1 Reg. 4, Reg. 4A

Mexico NOM NOM-019-SCF1-1994

New York New York Certificate

NIST Handbook 44 (Dept. of Commerce)

Contact Datalogic

Marketing at (541) 683-5700, or your Datalogic rep-

resentative for a complete listing of approvals for other countries.

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Bar Codes Supported

The scanner can read/decode the following bar code types (symbologies):

• UPC Versions A & E

• UPC Supplementals and Add-ons (2 & 5 digit supplimentals, Coupon code and Code 128)

• Plural Stage Dual UPC Bar Codes for Japan ( 2 label read)

• Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) RSS-14, RSS expanded, RSS Stacked

• EAN-8 & 13

• JAN-8 & 13

• UCC/EAN 128

•Code 39

• Code 39 full ASCII

• Code 128 (including conversion to Code 39)

•Code 93

• Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

• Italian Pharmacode (Code 39)

• Codabar

•MSI/Plessey

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Section 2

Site Preparation and Installation

This section provides a reference for preparing most checkstands to receive the scanner or scanning-scale. Included are physical parameters and instructions for checkstand preparation, power and ventilation considerations, cable routing information and unit installation.

Site Preparation lists all procedures necessary to prepare the checkstand. The instructions that follow, titled Checkstand Preparation, detail steps for the three models that are available (shown in Figure 2-1 below) to facilitate easy installation into almost any checkstand application around the world:

Model 8500 — Short Scanner Model 8501 — Long Scanner

Model 8502 — Long Scanning-Scale

Some models are designed to fit with little or no modification into openings cut for previously installed scanners such as other Magellan ners, or NCR designed for applications with smaller footprint requirements.

Once the procedures in this section are complete, the scanner is ready for operation; with the exception that if a scanning-scale was installed, calibration will be required before placing the unit into operation. You must consult the local weights and measures authority to ensure that all legal requirements are met concerning calibration and certification. Section 5, Calibration, contains detailed procedures for calibrating the scale in either pounds or kilograms.

scanner models 7820/24 and 7870. Other models are

scan-

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Figure 2-1. The Scanner/Scale Family

Model 8500 Model 8501

Model 8502

Pre-Installation Considerations

It should be noted that the scope of this manual does not encompass all factors related to worker safety and checkstand design. It does, however, offer a list of considerations that may be helpful in ensuring greater safety and productivity. Careful planning using these general guidelines should result in a more efficient, comfortable work environment.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the incidence of repetitive motion injuries has increased dramatically in recent years. Checkstand design and scanner installation and operation procedures can reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries, but not eliminate it.

Although there are currently no formal guidelines for checkstand ergonomics, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety (NIOSH) of the Department of Health and Human Services have released the reports listed at the end of these recommendations. These reports contain useful suggestions for ergonomic improvement of checkstand designs and scanner installation, maintenance and

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usage. Portions of the reports are summarized below. For copies of the complete reports, or to inquire about any modifications to the recommendations, contact FMI and NIOSH at the addresses listed at the end of these recommendations.

8500 Scanner

Checkstand Design

1. Select a design which allows load-sharing by several muscle

groups (for example designs which allow the cashier to use both hands for scanning and bagging).

2. Select checkstands which deliver products to the cashier on an

input belt and do not require the unloading of items from a cart. These designs put less stress on the cashiers’ shoulders and back.

3. Minimize the distance between the input and take-away convey-

ors (i.e., the distance the cashier has to reach to move the products).

4. Minimize the width of the input conveyor to reduce the cashier’s

reach to items on the far side of the belt; use a diverter to direct products closer to the cashier.

5. Select a design which encourages the cashier to slide products

across the scanner rather than gripping and lifting. Make sure the horizontal surface of the scanner is flush with all surrounding surfaces.

6. Choose a design which integrates the scanner and scale to elimi-

nate extended reaches and lifts during weighing tasks.

7. Provide an easily accessible bag stand at a height 13 - 17 inches

(33 - 43.2 cm) lower than the top surface of the checkstand to reduce stresses to the shoulders, elbows, and risks associated with lifting products into bags.

8. Do not position the bag stand between the cashier and the scan-

ner, due to the increased reach involved.

9. Position the scanner’s horizontal scanning surface 34 - 36 inches

(86.4 - 91.4 cm) above the floor. Maintain a minimum of five inches (12.7 cm) clearance between elbows and work surfaces.

10. Provide adjustable keyboard mounting (height, tilt, and horizon-

tal reach).

11. Position the printer, cash drawer, and other checkstand devices

the cashier uses within easy reach (less than 18 inches/45.7 cm).

12. Provide adequate toe space, foot rests or rails, antifatigue mats,

and where feasible, an adjustable seat or stand against which the cashiers can lean.

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Scanner Installation

1. Mount the horizontal surface of the scanner flush with the countertop to encourage slide scanning rather than lifting.

2. Position the centerline of the scanner read area 8 - 10 inches (20.3

- 25.4 cm) from the edge of the checkstand (cashier side).

Scanner Maintenance

1. Keep scanner windows clean. This will improve productivity and reduce rescans.

2. Replace scanner glass when excessive scratches are evident.

References

Anonymous, 1992, “Ergonomic Improvement of Scanning Checkstand Designs”, Food Marketing Institute 800 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006

Grant, Katharyn A. et al., 1992, “Ergonomic Evaluation of Checkstand Designs in the Retail Food Industry”, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

Scanner Usage

1. Minimize handling of heavy/bulky products. Leave these items in the cart and use an alternative entry method such as key entry of short PLUs, or handheld scanning.

2. Regularly train cashiers in proper scanning methods and ergonomics principles, such as:

Develop a smooth fluid motion during scanning, sharing work equally between hands.

Use the entire hand for grasping and lifting items.

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Since the scanner reads labels on all four sides plus the top and bottom, there is no need to turn a bar code toward either of the scanner windows.

Develop efficient scanning motions, not necessarily faster hand movements. Simply slide the item across the scanner’s horizontal window with as little orientation motion as necessary.

Leave items in an upright position; do not lift and tilt.

Learn how the scanner functions and where the scanning area is located.

Do not favor either the vertical or horizontal window; slide items across the scanner in their natural orientations on the checkstand as much as possible.

Site Preparation Overview

Consider the following factors before installing the scanner/scanning-scale and its optional Remote Scale Display.

Ventilation Requirements. The scanner operates without the use of a

ventilation fan. As long as there is adequate convective air flow and no major heat producing equipment in close proximity, the unit’s housing provides adequate heat dissipation. The air temperature in the checkstand around the scanner must not exceed 104°F (40°C).

Service Access Requirements. Routine operations such as ‘zeroing’

and calibration do not require removal of the scanner from the checkstand or disassembly of the product. The installer should plan service access for the AC/DC Power Supply and cables.

Recommended Power Installation. Since the typical grocery environ-

ment includes conveyor belts and electric motors, care should be taken to ensure that the scanner has a supply of “clean” power (power without excessive electrical noise). A wiring diagram shows the recommended wiring that will provide the scanner with a “clean” source of power. Refer to Figure 2-4.

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Counter Preparation. Since the majority of grocery checkout lanes are

designed as “left-hand take away,” the counter drawings in this section focus on this counter design. Simply reverse the layout for a “right-hand take away” requirement. The unit scans equally well in either of these two configurations.

Liquid Drainage. Should a liquid spill occur, ensure that moisture can

flow through the checkstand without pooling.

Leveling. Plan ahead and provide screws/bolts in the checkstand mounts

and a leveling guide (board) to allow leveling of the scanner or scanningscale within the counter. Use a 0.375” thick board to replicate the mounting flange on the long scanner or scanning-scale, and adjust screws or bolts until the board is flush within the counter. Use a 4.0” wide board stood on its end to adjust leveling screws/bolts in rail support applications.

Cable Routing. Placement of the scanning-scale should be planned to

allow easy access to other components as well as optimize communication between the scanner, the POS terminal and the optional Remote Scale Display. Note that cables may drop straight down from the scanner’s connector panel, or may be conveniently routed along the unit’s side using the hardware provided. Do not route interface cables near any electrical motors or other sources of electromagnetic interference.

Remote Scale Display Placement. The customer, and checker in some

instances, must be able to easily view and read the Remote Scale Display. Ambient light and mounting height considerations are discussed later in this section.

Vertical Clearance. Provision must be made to allow adequate space

above the scanner bonnet for removal and replacement of the All Weighs™ Platter (the L-shaped platter). Optimal clearance permits the platter to be grasped at its top vertical edge and lifted for removal without obstruction (such as a fixed keyboard mount or any type of enclosure). Should such an enclosure be unavoidable, an alternate method of platter removal using two coins may be employed, however a minimum vertical clearance of 1.5” (3.8 cm) MUST be provided (reference Figure 2-2). Another consideration is that the scan zone must be kept free of obstructions such as enclosures, keyboard mounts, etc.

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Figure 2-2. Vertical Clearance

DO NOT Obstruct Scan Zone

DO NOT Obstruct L-Platter Removal

Allow a minimum clearance of

1.5" (3.8cm)

(Enclosure)

(Keyboard Mount)

Ventilation and Spacing

The scanning-scale’s perimeter housing has been designed to provide adequate space for convective cooling and unrestricted movement of the weighing apparatus. Figure 2-3 shows the debris chutes and ventilation slots. The checkstand design must allow:

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NOTE

• The ambient air temperature inside the checkstand adjacent to

the scanner must not exceed 104°F (40°C).

• A source of air that provides adequate cooling by convective air

flow.

DO NOT place the scanner in a close-fitting, fully enclosed checkstand. Provide a MINIMUM of 16 square inches (103.2 square centimeters) of air intake from below the installation for sufficient convective cooling.

If motors, conveyor belts, or other heat producing equipment are located near the scanner, forced air ventilation may be required. In most installations, a 30 cfm (.84 cmm) axial fan should provide sufficient air movement. If a ventilation fan is installed, one with a removable filter that may be washed or replaced is recommended.

Figure 2-3. Debris Chutes & Ventilation Slots

Debris Chutes/Ventilation Slots

Service Access

The scanner and scanning-scale have been engineered to allow performance of all routine service and maintenance (such as “zeroing” and calibration) without removing the scanner from the checkstand. Additionally all cable connections made at the scanner can be connected and removed while the unit is sitting on the countertop. The installer should provide service access to all remaining cable connectors as well as the AC/DC Power Supply (if installed).

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Power Installation

AC/DC Power

Supply

Power Mains

Neutral

Line

Ground

Earth

Ground

Panel

Ground

Panel

Ground

Main

Breaker

Panel

Checkstand

Breaker Panel

Neutral

Line

Ground

Neutral

Line

Ground

Lighting

Inductive Loads

(e.g. Conveyor Belts, Motors, etc)

Scanner or

Scanner/Scale

POS Terminal

On/Off Switch

Reference the wiring diagram in Figure 2-4 for the recommended fusing arrangement.

Grounding

The AC/DC Power Supply should have an AC outlet with a clean earth ground. If you are not sure how to verify the amount of electrical noise (interference) on the power line, ask a qualified electrician to measure the input line voltage.

Figure 2-4. Input Power Wiring

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Checkstand Preparation

Item

Diverter

Routed

Support

Lip

Counter Cutout

Support Rails

Cabling

AC/DC Power Supply

Reference Figure 2-5. When performing a first time installation into a new checkstand, verify before cutting that room will be allowed for cabling and the AC/DC Power Supply. When making the opening, take extra care to accurately cut to the correct dimensions. Mounting may require installation of support(s), countertop routing, or other such devices. Depending upon checkstand design, you may wish to install an item diverter to direct items toward the scan window. See the instructions in this manual titled “Counter Cutout” for more details concerning the location and preparation of the opening.

Figure 2-5. Installation Overview

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Liquid Spills and Moisture

Select a checkstand design which allows fluids to flow through, and directs liquids away from any electronic equipment or storage areas.

Counter Cutout

The most important consideration when planning the counter opening for the scanner is the operator’s comfortable reaching distance. The ideal, ergonomically sound installation allows items to be directed within easy reach, and a scanning area requiring no lifting or special orientation of items. If you haven’t already read the information at the beginning of this section titled, Pre-Installation Considerations, please do so before continu- ing these instructions.

The symmetrical design of the scanner permits the operator to easily pass items from one hand to the other while scanning (either from right-to-left or left-to-right). With the unique 360- scan zone, scanning is accomplished in one fluid motion. The operator simply slides the item from the conveyor belt or diverter area through the scanning area and passes the item to the other hand, which in turn bags it or places it on a take-away conveyor belt. Movement should flow naturally over the surface of the scanner.

Note that the following guidelines for preparing an existing checkstand to accept a scanner, or incorporating the unit into a new checkstand design will not be accurate for all installations. Although these guidelines will suffice for most standard installations, the installer may need to make adjustments for varying counter heights and thicknesses, support design, or other checkstand limitations.

Figure 2-6 shows a typical “left-hand-take-away” checkstand design.

Follow these basic steps to install the unit:

1. Select a position for the scanner that offers a smooth product flow

which best accommodates the reaching distance of the average operator.

2. Cut the opening in the countertop. Select the appropriate draw-

ing from Figure 2-7, or Figure 2-8 for your model.

3. Install the AC/DC Power Supply, the Remote Scale Display cable

and the interface cable(s) observing the following:

Product Reference Guide 2-11

Interface cables (and display cable, if applicable) should be routed away from all highly inductive electrical devices, like motors and conveyor belts, and even away from the unit’s power cable if possible.

Cables should be easy to remove in the event that replacement is required. A little planning now will save a lot of frustration later.

4. Connect and verify all system operations.

The scanner should be installed so that leading and trailing edges of the All Weighs™ Platter are flush with the countertop to enhance smooth, slide-through scanning (reference the insert in Figure 2-6). Keep in mind that the debris chutes on both sides of the platter provide the necessary clearance for proper scale operation if you are installing a scanning-scale (you won’t need to provide an additional gap for that).

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Optional

Item Diverter

Conveyor

Deadplate

Scanner

Bagging

Area

Take-Away

Belt

Keyboard

Remote Display

POS Terminal

& Printer

Check

Writing

Stand

(Optional)

Scan & Bag

Well

(Optional)

6.3"

(16.0cm)

Cash Drawer

(Below Scanner)

Flush — Correct

Above Flush — Incorrect

Below Flush — Incorrect

Figure 2-6. Typical Checkstand Design & Cutout Location

Product Reference Guide 2-13

Refer to the appropriate drawing (Figure 2-7, Model 8500; Figure 2-8, Models 8501 and 8502) for dimensional information on the model you’ll be installing.

Figure 2-7. Model 8500 (Short Scanner) Cutout Dimensions

Model 8500 Dimensions

(29.21cm)

SCANNER

Model 8500 Cutout

11.5"

7.0" (17.78cm)

5.0" (12.7cm)

11.1" (28.19cm) PLATTER

Max. Radius = 0.25"

(0.635cm) 4x

6.2"

(15.75cm)

(19.69cm)

Window

7.75"

16.5"

41.91cm)

6.95"

(17.65cm)

16.625" ± .060"

(42.23cm)

22 lb.

(10kg)

Scanner Weight

11.625"

(29.53cm)

12.0"

(30.5cm)

Model 8500 Supports

Support Rails

5" ±.062 (12.7cm)

Liquid

Drainage

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Figure 2-8. Models 8501 and 8502 Long Scanner or Scanning-Scale Cutout Dimensions

Model 8501 & Model 8502 Dimensions

Model 8501 & Model 8502 Cutout

Model 8501 & Model 8502 Supports

26 lb.

(11.7kg)

Scanner/Scale

Weight

22 lb.

(10kg)

Scanner

Weight (w/o scale)

11.5"

(29.21cm)

SCANNER

11.1" (28.19cm) PLATTER

11.25"

(28.58cm)

20.0"

(50.8cm)

5.0" (12.7cm)

7.0" (17.78cm)

12.0"

(30.5cm)

8.9"

(22.60cm)

Window

6.95"

(17.65cm)

20.125"

(51.12cm)

0.75"

(1.905cm)

18.625"

(47.308cm)

Rail

(Center Line)

11.625"

(29.53cm)

0.75"

(1.905cm)

Max. Radius = 0.25"

(0.635cm) 4x

20.125" ±0.06"

(51.2 ±0.15 cm)

18.625" ± .060" (47.3 ±0.15 cm)

0.375" ± .030"

(0.952 ±0.07 cm)

0.375" ± .030"

(0.952 ±0.07 cm)

If leveling feet are needed for models 8501 and 8502, use the placement shown here, represented with plus signs (+).

3.06" ± .006"

(7.77 ±0.15 cm)

3.06" ± .006"

(7.77 ±0.15 cm)

0.75"

(1.9 cm)

1.5"

(3.8 cm)

0.75"± .060"

(1.9 ±0.15 cm)

0.75"± .060"

(1.9 ±0.15 cm)

4.0"

(10.2 cm)

0.375" ± 0.03" (.95 ±.08 cm)

Liquid

Drainage

Liquid

Drainage

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Checkstand Mounting

There are a number of things to take into account when installing the unit into a checkstand. Key factors are ergonomic/worker safety, loading capacity and stability. Consider the scanner or scanning-scale’s weight when calculating the robustness of construction needed to support it as well as maximum capacity of weighed and scanned items.

If you choose to rout a countertop with a thickness of 0.75” (1.9 cm) plywood, you’ll need to add a backing strip that supports the area routed out for the support flanges (see Figure 2-5). This support strip should minimally be made of 0.75” (1.9 cm) thick plywood and be approximately 4.0” (10.2 cm)

NOTE

wide and 14.0” (35.6 cm) long. This strip should be glued as well as screwed to the underside of the countertop.

Installation Overview

The preceding Site Preparation Overview dealt with installed location and counter preparations to accommodate the scanner or scanning-scale. Having completed those steps, physical installation of the scanner or scanningscale can begin. The following instructions apply to all models.

This section describes:

1. Unpacking the unit.

2. Verifying operation before connecting to a POS system.

3. Routing and connecting cables.

4. Validating that your scanner communication parameters match the POS terminal’s system requirements.

5. Functional testing to verify operation when connected to the POS system.

The following text describes each of these steps.

Unpacking

To unpack the unit:

• Inspect the package for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping. If damage is found, report it to your carrier immediately.

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• Lift out the accessory box containing the AC/DC Power Supply,

optional Remote Scale Display and cable (if present), and the Quick Reference Guide.

• Remove the Quick Reference Guide and familiarize yourself with

the unit’s controls and features. Leave the guide at the checkstand when the installation is complete.

• Remove the protective packing and carefully lift the unit from the

carton. Be sure to save the box and all packing material. In the event of failure, the unit must be returned to the factory in its original packaging

• Carefully lift off the All Weighs™ Platter as shown in

Figure 2-18 and remove the protective foam pieces securing the weigh mechanism. Set the platter back in place.

For added protection during shipment, the All Weighs™ Platter is covered with a tight-fitting layer of vinyl as shown in Figure 2-9. This vinyl layer MUST BE REMOVED before placing the unit into service.

Figure 2-9. Remove Protective Vinyl

Protective vinyl

MUST be removed

from the

platter

before use.

• Proceed to the Operational Verification instructions below.

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Operational Verification

Follow these steps to ensure that your unit has arrived undamaged and is fully functional before installing it in the counter and connecting it to your POS system.

1. If the unit is a scanning-scale, connect the Remote Scale Display to the proper connector on the unit’s connector panel (refer to Figure 2-13). Note that if the Remote Scale Display is not connected, a scanner power-up Selftest will sound a long, low beep, and the number “8” will appear on the 7-segment display indicating a remote display error. Power-down, connect a known-good Remote Display to the appropriate port, and restart to correct this problem. Alternatively, you can disable the Remote Display using programming bar codes (see Section 6, Programming for more information).

2. Connect the power cable at the scanner then at the AC outlet.

When power is applied to the unit, the normal indicator sequence is:

• The green light will be lit (dim) steadily.

• If the Selftest detects a problem, the 7-segment display will display a number code. Refer to Section 4, Problem Isolation, for a description of failure codes and problem isolation procedures.

Scale calibration may be necessary to obtain a zero reading on the display on rare occasions.

NOTE

3. The unit should be permitted to reach thermal equilibrium before proceeding to the next steps. (Reference the topic War m- Up Time in Section 1.) When the unit is moved from a cooler temperature (such as a storage area) to a warmer environment (such as a checkstand location), a period of 60 minutes must be allowed to acclimate the unit to ambient conditions. Once installed and powered up, a “power-up” warm-up period of 15 minutes must be allowed before calibrating or performing weighing operations. These two warm-up periods may run concurrently.

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NOTE

4. Verify that the scanner or scanning-scale passes an operational test

by observing the following:

Scanner. Pass UPC/EAN bar code labels in front of the scanner’s win-

dows. Since the interface cable is not yet connected to the POS terminal, the scanner may be limited to reading only one or two labels (see the note that follows). The scanner indicates when each label has been successfully read by flashing the green scanner light and emitting a good read tone (beep).

When not connected to the host, the scanner may be limited to reading only one or two labels. (This limitation is dependent upon the interface type.) To scan multiple labels without connecting to the host, place the unit in Scanner Diagnostic Mode by pressing the Volume/Tone Push Button for four seconds.

Scale. If the Yellow LED is not lit, press the Scale Zero Push Button

momentarily. If the scale is operating correctly, the yellow LED will illuminate and remain on steady, and the display will show a reading of 0.00 lb (0.000 kg for metric). If the display is blank or

a is displayed, it may be necessary to calibrate the scale before continuing. Refer to Section 5, Calibration, for calibration

procedures.

Remote Scale Display. Check to verify that 0.00 lb (0.000 kg for met-

ric) is displayed, then place an item on the weighing platter. Verify that the display shows a weight and that the yellow LED goes out. Remove the item and observe that Remote Scale Display shows 0.00 lb (0.000 kg for metric) and that the yellow LED is On.

5. Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet and disconnect the

power cord and Remote Scale Display cable from the scanner’s connector panel.

After you have verified that the scanner and scale (if present) are completely functional, continue with the following procedures to complete the installation.

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Diagnostic Modes

Two diagnostic modes are available which allow you to initiate scanner or scale diagnostic tests, as well as verify the scanner’s ability to read bar codes.

Scanner Diagnostic Mode

While in Scanner Diagnostic Mode, continuous scanning of labels is allowed, permitting the user to scan an unlimited number of bar codes while troubleshooting problems. Under normal operation, the scanner stores label data, awaiting the signal which transmits it to the host. When the scanner is not connected to a host, it may read and store only up to two labels, then quit reading until power is cycled (clearing the memory). This mode of operation removes this limitation.

To place the scanner in Scanner Diagnostic Mode, press the Volume/Tone Push Button for approximately four seconds. While pressing the button, the scanner will first sound three tones, wait a few seconds, then sound six rapid tones; after which you should immediately release the button.

While in Scanner Diagnostic Mode, identification numbers for interface type, firmware and configuration will scroll continually across the scanner’s 7-segment FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) display. This is useful information for field diagnostics. See Figure 4-1 for the location of the display. For example, if the dual cable RS-232 interface (type 05) were enabled, the firmware designation was R96-1234, and the configuration was R965593, the following would be shown (slowly, with blanking between each of the items):

IF-05 r96-1234 r96-5593.

To exit Scanner Diagnostic Mode, cycle power to the unit or press and hold the Volume/Tone Push Button for eight seconds to reset the scanner. See the topic, Scanner and Scale Reset in Section 3 for more information about unit resets.

1. A listing of scanner interface identification numbers is available in Section 6, under the topic,

Interface Type.

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Scale Diagnostic Mode

PASS

c XXX

Zero

XXXX

c XXX

-18.8.88

To enter Scale Diagnostic Mode, press the Scale Zero Push Button for approximately four seconds. Six rapid tones will be sounded, indicating the unit is leaving normal operation and entering Scale Diagnostic Mode. The Remote Display will flash a ‘1’ across the display while the dignostic routine is being run. When diagnostics are completed successfully, the display will indicate that the unit has passed the diagnostic test by displaying

. Next, the display shows a listing of how many times the unit has been calibrated and zeroed in the form of: where x equals the number of times the scale has been calibrated. Next, the unit will display where x is the number of times the scale has been zeroed. Finally, all segments will be displayed in the form of: to allow visual verification of display function. If the diagnostics routine is not completed successfully, the scanner will sound a series of tones and the Remote Display will show an error code. Turn to Section 4, Problem Isolation for a description of error codes.

Press the Scale Zero Push Button once more to reset the unit and exit Scale Diagnostic Mode. See the topic, Scanner and Scale Reset in Section 3 for more information about unit resets.

Cables & Connections

Considerations when routing the power and interface cables for the scanner and scanning-scale are:

• Ensure that cables are not pinched, kinked or pierced.

• Do not route interface cables in close proximity to electrical motors or other sources of electromagnetic interference.

• Cables can drop directly from their connectors on the scanner, or, alternatively, can be routed along the scanner’s side to the back (see Figure 2-10).

Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet at this time. It is a good practice to always connect the power cable to the scanner first before plugging it into the AC receptacle. The procedures titled, Set-Up, provided later in this section will instruct you to connect the power cord at that time. Figure 2-10 illustrates the basic cable routing scheme.

Product Reference Guide 2-21

Figure 2-10. Cable Routing

Scanner

AC Power

Switch

(recommended)

AC/DC

Power

Supply

Scanner

Interface

Cable

Scale

Interface

Cable

(Scanner/Scale)

Remote Scale

Display Cable

(optional

Scanner/Scale)

POS Terminal, Printer &

Cash Drawer

Remote Display

Keyboard

Alternate

Cable

Routing

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Figure 2-11 provides physical dimensions for the AC/DC Adapter (part

5.51"

(14 cm)

3.1"

(7.8 cm)

2.3"

(5.8 cm)

number 8-0599).

Figure 2-11. Physical Measurements: AC/DC Adapter

Remote Scale Display Placement/Installation

When installing the optional Remote Scale Display, consider both the customer’s viewing angle and the amount of daily ambient light conditions anticipated at this installation site. Figure 2-12 shows available adjustment for the display head.

Lighting Considerations

The display will be easily readable unless placed in direct sunlight or other very strong light sources. Light interference will not be a factor in most installations.

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Viewing Angle

The optimum viewing angle is directly facing the customer. To ensure that the display is easily readable for the majority of your customers, the display should be approximately 48 to 60” (122 to 152 cm) from the floor.

Check with local Weights and Measures authorities regarding proper positioning of scale displays used in retail trade.

NOTE

Figure 2-12. Remote Scale Display

0.00 lb

CAPACITY / CAPACITE - 30 X .01 lb / 15 x .005 kg

40˚

25˚

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The connector at the Remote Scale Display end is secured with a rubber band during shipping to prevent damage to the “locking tabs” (see Figure 2-14). After routing the cable, remove this rubber band before the cable end connecting to the Remote Scale Display head. Failure to remove

NOTE

the band will keep the connector from latching properly when it is connected to Remote Scale Display port.

Placing and Installing the Remote Scale Display

(Short Pedestal Base ONLY)

1. Determine where you want to install the Remote Scale Display based on your counter design, the viewing angle and lighting considerations discussed previously. Reference Figure 2-13 for the display’s physical dimensions.

2. Use the short pedestal base template provided in Figure 2-15 to mark locations of the mounting screw and cable routing holes.

The mounting screw holes are on 3

Before drilling, ensure the holes in your base match with the holes indicated on the template.

NOTE

/8” (8.57 cm) centers.

3. The cable can either be routed through a

/4” (19 mm) diameter hole directly under the mounting base or through the cutout in the back of the base (see Figure 2-14).

4. Drill the mounting screw holes using a drill bit of the appropriate diameter for your mounting screws or bolts.

5. Drill the cable routing hole using a

/4” (19 mm) drill bit

(optional).

It may be necessary to shorten the stalk that supports the display head so that the display is installed at eye level.

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Figure 2-13. Physical Measurements: Remote Display (Short Base)

CAPACITY / CAPACITE - 30 X .01 lb / 15 x .005 kg

0.00 lb

5.6"

14.2 cm

Minimum

5.3"

(13.5 cm)

Maximum

11.5"

(29.2 cm)

2.75"

7.0 cm

1.5"

3.8 cm

4.5"

31.6 cm

3.375"

0.953 cm

1.0"

2.5 cm

6. Cut the stalk to fit your installation (if required).

7. Route the cable through the base/stalk so that you can plug the connector into the display head.

8. Remove the rubber band from the connector and attach the connector to the display head.

9. Slip the display head onto the stalk/base.

10. Feed the entire remaining length of the Remote Scale Display interface cable through the cable routing hole so that the assembled Remote Scale Display can be positioned over the mounting screw holes.

11. Install mounting screws or bolts to complete the installation of the Remote Scale Display. Take care not to pinch or pierce the interface cable while securing the Remote Scale Display to the checkstand.

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Figure 2-14. Remote Scale Display Components.

RONT

3 3/8" (8.57 cm)

3/4"

(1.9 cm)

4 1/2" (11.4 cm)

1 1/2"

(3.8 cm)

Display Stalk

Display Base

11.5" (29cm)

Mounting

(optional

cable

routing)

Display Head

Cable end

rubberband is removed.

Cable

Connector

Interface

Cable

after

24"

(61cm)

48 - 60"

(122 - 152cm)

36"

(91cm)

Figure 2-15. Remote Scale Short Base Display Mounting Template

Example

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Changing Weighing Modes

LEGAL NOTE

Your scanning-scale has been programmed for weighing in either pounds or kilograms depending upon the initial operating environment that was specified when you ordered your scanning-scale. If you need to change from pounds to kilograms or vice-versa, call technical support.

You can verify that the scale is set correctly for your country’s requirements by observing that the Remote Scale Display shows the appropriate measurement symbol (lb or kg) when the power-up Selftest is completed.

Any time the scale weighing mode is changed, the scale must be re-calibrated before commercial use.

Set-Up & Installation

These setup and installation procedures assume that you have already prepared your checkstand to receive the scanner or scanning-scale. If you have not already made the counter cutout and routed power and interface cables, do so now as described in the previous instructions. If your checkstand has been prepared, proceed as follows:

Set-up

1. Place the unit on the checkstand next to the counter cutout.

2. Route the cables up through the cutout and connect the scanner and scale interface cable(s), and Remote Scale Display cable (optional) to the scanner. Some POS terminals require two interface cables; one for the scanner interface and one for the scale interface. Refer to Figure 2-16 for cable connection locations.

If you have a scanner with no scale, there will be only one interface cable to the POS terminal.

3. Connect the power cord to the scanner and route the other end down through the checkstand to the AC power outlet. DO NOT plug the power cord in at this time.

4. OPTIONAL — Route your EAS antenna cable down through the checkstand cutout. (Reference your EAS controller’s set-up instructions for proper EAS antenna installation.)

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Figure 2-16. Connecting Cables to the Scanner/Scale

POS TERMINAL REMOTE DISPLAY AUXILIARY PORT SCALE HOST EAS INTERLOCK POWER

Connection to

this port is

Optional

AC Brick Input

Power off Terminal

(POT) Brick Input

Scale Data (dual

cable scanner/scale)

Drives Remote Display· Label Data

· Scale Data (for

single cable interfaces)

· Application Download

(where appropriate)

· Test Port

· On Screen

Programming (OSP)

· Application Download

· RS-232 Handheld

Scanner Input

· Auxiliary RS-232

Label Data Output

Models with scale

only

Connection to

this port is

Optional

· Provides Good Read

output to enable EAS

antenna RF output

· Provides signal to

drive external speaker

Dual cable units only.

(Scale connection may

be handled through

POS Terminal port)

POS Terminal Remote Display Aux. Port EAS Interlock PowerScale Host

0.00

Figure 2-17. Connecting the Optional EAS Interlock Cable

Product Reference Guide 2-29

To EAS System

Installation

1. Make sure that all cables are firmly attached (except that the AC/ DC power supply should not be connected to the AC outlet yet).

2. Remove the All Weighs™ Platter to gain access to the lift handles. Grasp the platter as shown in Figure 2-18 and gently lift it from the scanner. If the top edge of the platter is blocked, you may find it easier to grasp the platter vertical bezel as shown in Figure 2-18b.

Figure 2-18. Removing the All Weighs™ Platter

Obstruction

Vertical Bezel

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NOTE

3. Hook the fingers of both hands into the lift handles located along

the insides of the scanner walls, just above the debris chutes as shown in Figure 2-19. DO NOT attempt to lift the unit using the plastic edges, scale frame, or any features other than the lift handles.

4. Lower the unit into the counter opening, ensuring that none of

the cables are pinched, pierced or crimped.

5. Re-install the All Weighs™ Platter and verify that it is flush or

just below flush with the countertop. This is necessary to provide smooth scanning from either direction. Make adjustments as needed to align the platter with the counter by moving support rails up or down, or consider installing screws in positions that will allow their use in adjusting the unit’s position.

Failure to install a scanning-scale in a stable and level position will inhibit weighing, calibration and zeroing operations. The platter MUST make unobstructed contact with all of its supports for proper weighing operation.

6. Once installation is complete, proceed with the Operational Veri-

fication procedures that follow.

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Figure 2-19. Using the Lift Handles

Lift Handles

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System Power-Up Recap

The System Power-Up procedure may vary depending upon the requirements of your POS system. It is generally a good practice to power-down (switch off) all equipment prior to connecting cables. Check with your System Supervisor and/or refer to your POS terminal manual for proper power-down and power-up procedures and interface requirements when connecting any peripheral device.

If you have not identified any specific requirements for your POS system, follow these steps.

1. Power-down the POS terminal.

2. Ensure that power is disconnected from the scanner.

3. Connect the scanner and scale interface cables to your POS ter-

minal. This connection may use one or two cables depending upon your POS terminal interface.

4. Connect the Remote Display cable if your model is a scanning-

scale and make any connections to optional equipment, such as EAS or a handheld scanner.

5. Power-up the scanner or scanning-scale by connecting the power

cord to an AC power outlet. Wait for the unit to complete the Selftest routine (10 seconds maximum).

6. Power-up the POS terminal.

7. Verify that both scanning and weighing data are properly com-

municated between the scanner and your POS system. (Weigh and scan a few items.) If problems are encountered, refer to Section 4, Problem Isolation.

8. You have now completed installation and system integration of

the scanner or scanning-scale. At this point, the scale must be calibrated and certified in accordance with the requirements of your state and/or local requirements. Refer to Section 5, Calibration, for calibration procedures.

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NOTES

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Section 3

Vertical Window Scan Zone

Horizontal Window Scan Zone

Checker Side Scan Zone

Top D o w n Scan Zone

...indicate what the scanner "sees."

Note that eyes...

Operation and Maintenance

The information contained in this section describes how to operate and maintain the scanner and scale. Topics include “how to’s” on scanning, weighing, re-zeroing the scale, removing the top cover and cleaning the upper and lower windows.

Scanning Items

To scan items using the scanner, slide or push them through the scan zone as shown in Figure 3-1. The scanner will work equally well with either a left-to-right or right-to-left motion through the scan zone. There is no need to reorient an item’s bar code since the scanner can “see” the left, right, front and back side, as well as the top and bottom of an item.

“Limited Scanning Mode” is entered by default by interfaces such as USB and IBM until a Point Of Sale (POS) terminal enables scanning. Labels are “chirped”

NOTE

while in this mode.

Figure 3-1. Scan Zone

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Proper Scanning Technique

The scanner was designed to provide the ultimate in ergonomic enhancements for Point-Of-Sale (POS) scanning. To take advantage of these advancements:

Practice the techniques below to improve scanning efficiency:

• Move the product across the horizontal window (See Figure 3-1).

• Since the scanner reads labels on all four sides plus the top and bottom, don’t favor either the horizontal or vertical scan windows. Keep items in their natural orientation.

• Remember to slide or push items rather than picking them up. By avoiding any gripping, twisting and rotation of your hands and wrists, you can prevent repetitive motion injuries. This technique also relieves you from lifting possibly thousands of pounds per day.

• Develop a smooth fluid motion during scanning, sharing work equally between hands.

• Use the entire hand for grasping and lifting items.

• Develop efficient scanning motions, not necessarily faster hand movements.

• Learn typical locations for bar codes on packages; avoid “flipping” or rotating the items during scanning.

• Learn how the scanner functions and where the scanning area is located.

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Proper Weighing Technique

Produce Rail

1. The L-shaped All-Weighs™ platter allows you to place items

anywhere on its surface, including leaning against its vertical section, to be weighed accurately. The raised “Produce Rail” also provides a convenient way to ensure items do not rest on the counter or other non-weighing surfaces. (Reference Figure 3-2.)

It is important that items rest entirely on the platter for their full weight to be accurately recorded.

NOTE

Figure 3-2. L-Shaped Platter & Item Placement

2. Once weighed items are in place, enter PLU (price Look-Up) data

as described in your POS system instructions. Item weight is displayed on the Remote Display and/or the host display.

3. Remove the item from the weigh platter.

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Operational Controls

The function of scanner and scale controls and indicators is listed in Appendix A, LED/Beeper Indications & Controls. Turn to that appendix for full details.

Operational Modes

The scanner or scanner/scale features a number of modes that are important to both the user and the system support personnel. These modes can be combined into three groups: pre-operational, operational; and additional functions. The following text describes these modes, what they mean, and how and when they are seen.

Power-Up/Selftest & Pre-Operation

Pre-Operation describes those steps that must be successfully completed before the scanner sounds the initial good read tone and illuminates the lamps indicating the scanner and/or scale are ready for operation. These steps include Power-Up Selftest, Error Reporting, and Operational Configuration.

Power-Up/Selftest

Power-Up Selftest begins when power is applied. The scanner’s software immediately begins the testing sequence to verify that all systems are functioning properly. This routine, which only takes a few seconds, checks all the functions of the scanner, scale, remote scale display and interface prior to indicating that it is ready for operation.

A tone indicating Selftest is complete is a configurable feature. See the topic Power-up Beep Control in the Programming section of this manual.

NOTE

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Error Reporting

. lb

. kg

If a fatal error is detected during Selftest or operation, the unit will not advance to Normal Operation Mode. Selftest diagnostics will cause the unit to sound a long, low tone and/or display an error message on the 7segment display indicating where the failure occurred. These messages are coded to assist the repair technician in identifying the failed component. If an error is indicated, make note of it and contact your supervisor or technical support representative. A table containing descriptions of these error codes is included in Section 4, Problem Isolation.

If a non-fatal

error is detected (such as the loss of one of the two lasers), the unit will sound a long, low tone and display a number on the 7-segment display. The unit will advance to Normal Operating Mode, but performance may be affected until a correction or repair is made.

Operational Configuration

Once Selftest diagnostics have been successfully run, a tone is emitted (if configured to do so, and the unit enters an operational configuration state. The scanner or scanner/scale will automatically load your specific interface settings which are required to communicate with the host system. There are two conditions that must be met before the unit can enter Operating Mode:

• No bar code label can be in the scan volume while the unit is in this state. Progress is halted until the label has been removed, thereby ensuring that no extraneous bar code data is send to the host.

• If your scanner has a scale, the scale cannot be in motion (usually caused by excessive vibration in the checkstand) for this test to succeed. A “Scale in Motion” status will be indicated by displaying a period and the applicable weight unit (lb or kg ) that is selected.

• The scale must be able to “capture” zero weight. The

display will be seen if there is a weight on the platter at power-up. Removing the weight or pressing the Scale Zero Push Button should allow the scale to find zero.

1. Scanner behavior under non-fatal error conditions is configurable. See Section 6, Programming for more details.

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Operating Mode

Operating Mode includes Normal Operation (scanning and weighing) and Sleep Mode. These two modes are most commonly observed by the user/operator.

Normal Operation

This condition is indicated by the green light being on dim and steady. For scanner/scale models, the yellow light indicates that the scale senses a weight of zero on the platter. If you have a scanner without scale model, the yellow lamp will not be lit when the scanner is ready for scanning.

Yellow and Green LED indications are configurable. Your scanner may not be programmed to operate in the standard manner described above.

NOTE

Once the scanner enters Normal Operation, it begins a countdown sequence. If there is no activity during a preset period of time (also called time-out long the life of the electrical and mechanical components. Once the scanner has timed out, it enters Sleep Mode.

• When the scanner or scanner/scale completes its Selftest successfully, it emits a tone (when configured to do so) and enters Operating Mode.

), the unit will shut off the laser and/or motor in order to pro-

Sleep Mode

After the scanner has been left idle for a preset period of time, the laser and/or motor automatically turns off (goes to sleep). This state is called Sleep Mode, and is indicated by a “slow” blink of the green light (blinking at a 2-second rate). To wake up the unit, press anywhere on the weigh platter (scanner/scale models only), press the Volume Selection switch or wave your hand in front of the vertical window. The unit will recognize any of these signals as a wake-up call and instantly return to Normal Operation.

1. “Timeout” and “Sleep Mode” time delays are programmable features that can be selected through

use of the programming labels included in Section 6, Programming.

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Additional Functions

Additional scanner and scale functions include programming, running scanner or scale diagnostics, initiating a reset, zeroing the scale, and calibrating the scale.

Programming

When your scanner or scanner/scale is shipped from the factory it is configured to work with the POS system interface at your store and read the bar code symbologies you designated. If you need to change this configuration information for any reason, Section 6, Programming, contains spe- cial bar code labels for changing the unit’s settings.

Diagnostic Mode

Refer to Section 2, Diagnostic Modes for details about running scanner and scale diagnostics. Turn to Section 4, Problem Isolation, for a description of error codes resulting from diagnostics.

Scanner and Scale Reset

The reset procedures and indicators are identical for scanner and scanner/ scale models. As with any electronic equipment, it is sometimes necessary to reset the electronics. The reset procedure allows you to initiate a reset command to the scanner. This may be necessary if the POS terminal has been switched off or the store system has been reset while the unit is on. Reset can also be used to initiate and run the unit’s internal Selftest routine.

Pressing and holding the Volume/Tone Push Button for approximately eight seconds initiates a reset, which is sounded by a rapid number of beeps. If the motor had been spinning, the lamps will blink while the motor spins down. At that point, the motor will spin back up and the scanner will continue to run the Selftest diagnostics. For more information, see the topic, Power-Up/Selftest & Pre-Operation earlier in this sec- tion.

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Scale Adjustments

The scale allows two user adjustments: zeroing and calibration. The first, and most frequently performed, is ‘zeroing’ the scale. This operation resets the scale’s “at rest” reading to zero which must be within the range of - 0.2 pounds (- 1.25 grams) to +0.6 pounds (0.27kg) since the last calibration. While the ‘at rest’ reading remains within the zero range, the scale will automatically adjust itself to true zero. The scale also automatically zeros itself on power-up if the weight present on the scale is within these defined limits.

Zeroing the Scale

The zeroing operation may be performed by checkers and other store personnel. Pressing and releasing the Scale Zero Push Button should return the scale to Normal Operation. If the zero point moves out of the zero range due to debris accumulation or other causes, pressing the Scale Zero Push Button will not reset the zero point. In this case the weigh platter must be cleaned, debris chutes cleared of debris or the scale must be recalibrated.

With the scanner/scale powered-up and at operating temperature:

1. Remove everything from the weighing surface of the scanner/ scale.

2. Press the Scale Zero Push Button. (See Figure 1-1).

3. The Zero

light will turn on and the display will show 0.00 lb

(0.000 kg). If it does not, see Section 4, Problem Isolation.

4. You have completed the scale zeroing function.

Calibrating the Scale

The second adjustment, calibration, defines and sets a standard reference weight range against which all product weights are compared. If your scale is set for weighing in pounds, this range is 0 - 30 pounds, and, if your scale is set for weighing in kilograms, the range is 0 - 15 kilograms. The scale must be calibrated upon initial installation, whenever the scale cannot be zeroed, when the scale diagnostics indicate a calibration error, when the weighing measure (pounds or kilograms) is changed, or when the scale module has been replaced.

1. Zero light operation is configurable.

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Normally, once the scale has been calibrated, the calibration must be verified and/or approved by a local regulatory body. In many areas of the United States, the scale calibration switch must be sealed before being placed into service. Consult the agency responsible for regulating weighing devices in your area to ensure that you are meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Section 5, Calibration, describes the calibration sequence and verification process.

Calibration can only be performed if the tamper seal that secures access to the Calibration Switch is broken and the switch cover is removed. Breaking the seal may legally render the scale inoperable until it has been recertified and a new seal attached. Consult your local regulations before removing the calibration seal if you are unsure of the legal requirements. Although the scale will physically continue to weigh products, a broken seal may require recertification by a proper authority as designated by your local laws.

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Operational Maintenance

The scanner or scanner/scale will provide dependable service for many years. The following maintenance procedures will keep your scanner or scanner/scale operating at peak performance.

Cleaning the Weigh Platter and Scan Windows faces of the horizontal and vertical scan windows at least twice daily with a nonabrasive, mild, water-based glass cleaner and paper towels or lint-free cleaning tissues. The textured plastic surfaces and stainless steel can also be cleaned using the same cleaning agents.

Cleaning the Air Gap/Debris Chutes & Drip Rail. Daily, clear the debris chutes between the platter and the outer housing. Most items can be cleared from the debris chutes by carefully running a thin stiff object like a credit card along all sides of the weighing surface. If necessary, remove the top cover to clear the debris chutes and drip rail.

. Clean the exterior sur-

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Vertical Bezel

Obstruction

Vertical Scan Window Replacement

The Vertical Scan Window enclosed in the All Weighs™ Platter is a replaceable part. Follow these instructions to remove and replace the window:

To remove the Vertical Scan Window:

1. Grasp the platter as shown in Figure 3-3 and gently lift it from

the scanner.

Figure 3-3. Platter Removal

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NOTE

2. If the top edge of the platter is blocked, you may find it easier to grasp the platter vertical bezel as shown in Figure 3-3b.

Use caution to avoid damage to the now exposed horizontal and vertical scan windows. If cleaning of these windows is necessary, use a nonabrasive, mild, water-based glass cleaner and paper towels or lint-free cleaning tissues and take care to avoid scratching these windows (damage to the windows can degrade scanning performance).

3. The vertical scan window is held in place by two tabs each on its top and bottom edges. To remove it, carefully push out on the top as shown in Figure 3-4 and lift it out. Carefully dispose of any damaged glass.

Figure 3-4. Vertical Scan Window Removal/Replacement

Vertical Scan Window

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4. Fully seat the new vertical scan window into the window channel

within its bottom retention tabs. Tilt the window in to engage the two tabs at the top of the retainer and carefully snap the window to secure it in place.

5. Clean both sides of the new vertical scan window using a paper

towel or lint free cleaning tissues dampened with a mild, waterbased glass cleaner. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or pads.

6. Re-install the platter. Vertical scan window replacement is now

complete.

Horizontal Scan Window Replacement (WRG)

Wear Resistant Glass (WRG) horizontal scan windows are replaceable and can be removed and replaced following the instructions below.

Sapphire glass does not require replacement, so it is permanently fastened in place. Do not attempt to remove Sapphire glass from the platter.

NOTE

1. Remove the All Weighs™ Platter from the scanner as shown in

Figure 3-3.

2. Turn the platter upside down on a clean, dry surface and remove

the four screws shown in Figure 3-5. Retain all screws for later reinstallation.

3. Once the vertical bezel is freed from the platter, the WRG win-

dow can be slid from its channel as shown. Carefully dispose of any damaged glass.

4. Slide a new WRG window fully into the channel.

5. Re-install the vertical bezel using the original four screws.

6. Clean both sides of the new WRG window using a paper towel or

lint free cleaning tissues dampened with a mild, water-based glass cleaner. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or pads.

7. Re-install the platter. WRG window replacement is now com-

plete.

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Figure 3-5. Removing/Replacing the WRG Window

Slide WRG

Window Out

Remove

Vertical Bezel

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Section 4

Problem Isolation

In the event of a suspected functional problem, use the troubleshooting references provided in this section. This useful information will help you to identify and resolve the cause of the problem.

The scanner/scale has a number of features that indicate when a scanner or scale problem occurs. The unit may:

•emit a series of tones

• light the 7-segment (FRU status) display

• flash the Green and/or Yellow LEDs

• display error codes on the Remote Display (if installed)

Three error reporting modes are used: Power-Up Selftest, Operational tests and Diagnostic tests. These test sequences are explained on the following pages.

Power-Up Selftest

The Power-up Selftest is a pre-operational series of tests that must be successfully completed before the scanner indicates readiness for operation. This pre-operational period is the time between power-up and normal operation during which the motor comes up-to-speed and software, firmware and hardware are being tested. These tests ensure that all subsystems are fully functional before turning on the Visible Laser Diode (VLD). Refer to the Section 3 subsection titled, Operational Modes for a more detailed description of this and other scanner and scale modes.

Operational Tests

These are the tests that run continually during Normal Operation and Sleep Mode. Firmware checks all subsystems, accessory connections and the POS interface to verify everything is operating normally. If a problem is detected at any time, a long, low tone is sounded, an error code is shown on the 7-segment display, and operation may be halted. If you press the Volume/Tone Push Button at that time, a series of tones will be sounded that matches the error code displayed.

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Diagnostic Tests

See Section 2, Diagnostic Modes, for details about running diagnostic tests for the scanner and/or scale. If a problem is discovered during diagnostics, the scanner will provide feedback about the source of the problem. The remainder of this section describes these failure indications and includes troubleshooting flowcharts to help isolate the problem.

Diagnostic Procedures

Your Point-Of-Sale (POS) system may contain many components that operate as a system. Since almost all scanner or scale problems are caused by either the scanner, scale, POS terminal or communication links between them, these troubleshooting flowcharts focus on these components. Additionally, the optional Remote Scale Display, AC/DC Power Supply and their cables are potential problems addressed in this section.

The flowcharts provided in this section walk you through a diagnostic process that will isolate the failed component and instruct as to the corrective action required. Since internal scanner and scale components cannot be replaced by an operator or installer, most functional errors will require the assistance of a trained technical support person. However, if the problem is caused by faulty cable, power supply or remote display, you can fix the problem by replacing the defective component and complete the installation.

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Error Codes

When troubleshooting, always remember to check all cable connections first before proceeding with other problem isolation steps.

If an error is detected, the scanner will sound a long low tone (for three seconds) and alternately flash its LEDs, indicating a failure. When this occurs, press the Volume/Tone Push button to display the error code on the 7-segment display (refer to Figure 4-1). If it is configured to do so, the scanner will also sound a series of beeps corresponding to the error code. The table below describes what these codes mean and what action should be taken for each.

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Table 4-1. Error Codes and Corrective Action

Error Code

Blinking

1 Configuration Error

Probable Cause Corrective Action

No POS interface has been selected (Null interface). See the topic,

Configuration

Interface Type, in Section 6 to select the required interface using programming bar codes.

See Section 6, Programming, for details about configuring the scanner using programming bar codes.

2 Interface Board Unplug unit and call technical support personnel.

3 Motor Unplug unit and call technical support personnel.

Horizontal Laser

Vertical Laser

Call technical support personnel.

6 Digital Board Unplug unit and call technical support personnel.

7Scale

See the topic Scale Error Reporting in this section for problem identification and corrective actions.

Connect the Remote Display. If necessary, replace display or cable.

8 Remote Display

Alternatively, you can disable the Remote Display using the programming procedures described in Section 6.

A Button Module Call technical support personnel.

C Scale Calibration Proceed to scale calibration procedure.

Decimal Point

a. If only one laser is non-functional, the scanner may continue to work (this is a configurable feature);

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3.3 V Present If not lit, call technical support personnel.

however, the 7-segment display will show the error code indicating the failed laser. If both lasers have failed, the 7-segment display will display either a 4 or a 5, and the scanner will cease to function until serviced. No alternate blinking of lamps will occur if only one laser has failed.

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Figure 4-1. 7-Segment LED Display

7-Segment Display

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Scale Error Reporting

Scale diagnostics uses the Remote Scale Display and the Zero Status lamp to communicate specific scale failures. The following chart shows the Remote Display messages, the Scale Status lamp indication, the problem that the scale is experiencing and what action should be taken. When troubleshooting, always remember to check all cable connections first before proceeding with other problem isolation steps.

Table 4-2. Scale Error Reporting

Remote Display

E _1

E__2

E__3

E__4

E__5

- 0 - Off

Scale Status

Lamp

Flash, pause, 1 blink, long pause, repeat sequence.

Flash, pause, 2 blinks, long pause, repeat sequence.

Flash, pause, 3 blinks, long pause, repeat sequence.

Flash, pause, 4 blinks, long pause, repeat sequence.

Flash, pause, 5 blinks, long pause, repeat sequence.

Problem

Description

Too much motion at powerup.

Calibration lost.

Scale communication lost. Internal scanner/scale problem.

Scale module failure.

Internal software fault.

Other Scale Reporting

Cannot zero at power- up or weight remains on scale for more than 4 minutes or weight has not returned to zero between POS weight requests

Action Required

Check for stable installation. Change scale motion filter using the labels found in Section 6; restart. If problem persists, scale may require calibration.

Call technical support personnel. Recalibrate; restart; recertify (if required).

Call technical support personnel; report error.

- Check debris chutes.

- Verify that the weigh platter moves freely.

- Remove item(s) from scale

- Press Scale Zero Push Button

- for more information.

- If the scale still fails to zero, recalibrate the scale.

a. This is a configurable feature.

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Flowcharts

START

YES

Does

the scanner

power-up

YES

Does

the scanner

pass Selftest

YES

Is the

Green LED

Lit

YES

Is the

Green LED

Lit

YES

NONO

Will the

scanner read

bar codes

reliably

YES

Have you

checked the

power

connections

Check these potential problems:

- AC power cord

- AC/DC adaptor

- AC outlet

Power-up

Scanner power-up is signified by any or all of the following:

- Facet wheel shows movement

- Lasers turn on

- Status LED(s) turn on

- Speaker sounds tone(s)

- Remote display shows message

- A single red dot is visible on the 7 segment display

Selftest Failure

If the scanner fails its Selftest, the following takes place:

- Speaker sounds a tone at the lowest value for approx. 3 seconds.

- Green and Yellow LEDs flash on and off alternately.

- 7-segment display shows a code (1 to C) to indicate the failure.

Consult the Selftest flowchart if you're unsure the unit has passed Selftest.

Flashing Green LED

If the Green LED is flashing slowly, the scanner is most likely in Sleep Mode. Press and release the Volume/Tone Push Button or wave your hand in front of the vertical window to "wake-up" the scanner. A flashing Green LED can also mean the scanner has been disabled by the POS terminal. To exit this mode, cycle power or have the terminal re-enable the scanner.

For units using an AC/DC adapter, verify that...

1. AC power cord is connected to a functional AC outlet.

2. IEC connectors are firmly connected.

3. DC power cord is firmly connected to scanner.

If your unit is a model which receives Power Off the Terminal POT), verify that the I/F cable is securely connected at both ends.

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Go to Selftest flowchart

Go to Poor/No Reading flowchart

YES

Does the

scale weigh

correctly

Go to Scale flowchart

Ensure the Green LED is enabled via programming bar codes.

Call Tech Support

Calibration

A number of situations require the scale to be calibrated. They are:

Follow the procedures on the following pages to ensure that the scanner/ scale will meet Weights and Measurement requirements.

Certification of the scanner/scale’s weighing apparatus is subject to Federal, State and Local Weights and Measures statutes and is restricted to authorized government agencies and/or duly registered agents thereof. Anytime a scale is calibrated, it should be properly sealed with a lead and wire or paper seal before being placed into service.

It is your responsibility to check with the appropriate authorities in your area to ensure compliance with pertinent regulations before removing any official seals or placing a newly calibrated scanner/scale into service.

• at initial installation of the scanner/scale

• if the scale cannot be re-zeroed

• if you change the weight measure from pounds to kilograms or vice-versa

• if diagnostics indicate a calibration error

• the weigh module has been replaced

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Description of Calibration Sequence

The Calibration Sequence sets the scale to an accurate reference point for weighing. This process involves the use of a Field Standard Weight Set (31.5-pounds) for calibration in pounds, (18.5-kilograms) for Metric. Once calibration has been successfully completed, the scanner/scale uses the certified weight as a reference for subsequent weighing activities.

These verification procedures follow the U.S. National Institute of Stan- dards and Technology 44 Handbook guidelines for bench/counter scale installations.

If any of these tests fail to meet the required weight indications, you must calibrate the scanner/scale. Refer to the calibration procedures in this section for the proper procedures.

You may be required by state and/or local regulations to have procedures other than these performed by a certified technician or verification official.

Access to the calibration switch should be restricted with a paper or a wire and lead seal after the calibration has been performed if required by your local regulatory agency.

The Calibration Sequence must be performed without removing the scanner/ scale from its installed position.

NOTE

The following tools and supplies will be required to perform the calibration process:

• 31.5 pound Field Standard Weight Set

(English calibration only).

• 18.5 kilogram Field Standard Weight Set (Metric calibration only).

• Lead/Wire or Paper Seal (as required by law).

1. NOTE: Throughout the calibration procedures, specified weights may be achieved by using a com-

bination of weights from this set. eg. 20 lbs may be made up of one 10.00 lb. weight and two 5.00 lb. weights.

2. NOTE: Throughout the calibration procedures, specific weights may be achieved by using a com-

bination of weights from this set. eg. 10 kgs. may be made up of one 5.00 kg. and five 1.00 kg. weights.

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Motion Test

This test verifies that the scale will not ‘zero’ when the weighing surface of the scanner/scale is in motion.

1. Verify that the Yellow LED

0.00 pounds or 0.000 kilograms.

2. Press lightly on the weigh platter of the scanner/scale with one

hand and at the same time press and release the Zero Push Button on the operator’s panel. The Yellow LED should turn Off and the Remote Display should not display 0.00 pounds or 0.000 kilograms.

3. Remove your hand from the weighing platform and verify that

the Yellow LED is On and the Remote Display reads 0.00 pounds or 0.000 kilograms.

Automatic Zero Setting Test

This test verifies that the scanner/scale automatic zero setting mechanism is operating correctly.

1. Place 0.007 pounds (4 grams for metric) on the center of the

weighing platform. The entire weight must be placed on the weighing platform at once for this test to be valid. The Yellow LED should go Off and the Remote Display should read 0.01 pounds (0.005 kilograms).

is on and the Remote Display reads

The scanner/scale has an adaptive zero capture mechanism that re-zeros the scale over time if there is a slow change in the zero level; thus if all the weight is not placed on the weighing surface at one time, the Yellow LED will remain On and the Remote Display will read 0.00 pounds (0.000 kilograms). When the weight is removed, the Yellow LED will turn off and the display will

NOTE

show a minus sign . Press the Zero Push Button to re-zero the

scale.

1. Yellow LED indications can be configured via feature programming and may not be enabled for

certain functions.

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Automatic Zeroing if Scale is Under Zero

0.00lb

0.00kg

0.00lb

The scanner/scale is equipped with a feature that automatically zeros the scale if it has been under zero for five seconds. (See “Scale Automatic Zeroing” on page 37.) Local requirements may require temporarily disabling this feature during certification. For the most accurate weighing function, it is recommended that the automatic zeroing feature be enabled.

Verification of Automatic Zeroing if Scale is Under Zero

1. Place 0.1 lb (0.05kg) on the scale and press the Zero Push Button. The Remote Display should read (or ).

2. Remove weight. The Remote Display should read ,

then, after five seconds, the display should read (or kg).

Preparing the Scanner/Scale for Calibration

1. Assure that the scanner/scale is stable, secure and properly installed. (Refer to Section 2, Site Preparation and Installation for instructions on the proper installation of the scanner/scale).

2. Power-up the scanner/scale.

3. Allow the unit to reach temperature equilibrium for at least one hour. If the scanner/scale is already at room temperature, allow at least 15 minutes for acclimatization.

4. Before performing the calibration, the scanner/scale must be prestressed with a weight of more than 30 pounds (15kg). With power turned on, place the entire weight set (including the case) on the weighing surface of the scale. The display should show an

underscore and three hyphens , which is the overweight indication.

5. Remove all weight from the weighing surface and ensure that there are no obstructions in the debris chutes of the scanner/scale. See Figure 2-3.

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Calibrating the Scale (Pounds & Kilograms)

1. Before proceeding, ensure that the scanner/scale has been pre-

pared for this process by performing the preceding steps titled, Preparing the Scanner/Scale for Calibration.

2. Remove the weigh platter and make sure that there are no

obstructions in the debris chutes.

3. Cut and remove the seal that secures the calibration switch access

cover and remove the cover. This seal may not be present if this is the initial installation of the scanner/scale.

To protect static sensitive circuitry, follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) procedures when exposing internal scanner-scale components.

ESD ALERT

4. Locate the calibration switch access cover and remove the screw

that holds the cover in place. (See Figure 5-1).

5. Press and release the Calibration Switch to place the scanner/scale

in Calibration Mode (See Figure 5-2). The scanner/scale will sound a tone indicating that it is in Calibration Mode. If the motor was spinning when you initiated Calibration Mode, the motor will stop and the Yellow LED will begin flashing indicating the scale is in Calibration Mode. The display will show the message “ESCL” (empty scale).

6. Reinstall the weigh platter.

7. Press the Zero Push Button. The Yellow LED will go out for

approximately 10 seconds (or less) and the Remote Display will alternately display and until the scale is

ready to proceed.

8. When the scale is ready, the Yellow LED will begin blinking again

and the display will show the message “Ad20 (add twenty pounds)” or “Ad10 (add ten kilograms).” The scanner/scale will also sound one tone if the scale is weighing in kilograms or two tones for pounds. Place the correct weight (twenty pounds for calibration in pounds, or ten kilograms for metric calibration) from

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the Field Standard Weight set on the center of the weighing area and press the Zero Push Button again.

9. The Yellow LED will extinguish for approximately 10 seconds and the Remote Display will alternately display and

until the scale is ready to proceed.

10. If the calibration was successful, the speaker sounds a single tone, the Scale Status LED begins blinking again, and “End-” appears in the Remote Display.

11. If the calibration was not successful, the speaker will sound five tones indicating a scale failure, and the Scale Status LED will blink twice, strobe (fast blinks) and then continually repeat this sequence until reset. Remove all weight from the Weigh Platter, and repeat the procedure starting with step 8.

12. Press the Zero Push Button again to permanently store the calibration data and exit Calibration Mode. You have completed the calibration of the scanner/scale. The unit’s calibration must now be verified as required by state and/or local weights and measures regulations. The verification procedure must be performed to assure that a scale will pass Weights and Measures requirements before it is placed into commercial/retail service.

You have completed the scale calibration procedure. You must now continue with the calibration verification tests to complete the scale’s calibration. If you are weighing in pounds, continue with the following procedures to verify that the scale was successfully calibrated and that it weighs properly. If you are weighing in kilograms, turn to the instructions titled, Calibration Verification (Kilograms), later in this section.

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Figure 5-1. Calibration Access Cover

Calibration Cover

Figure 5-2. Calibration Switch

Calibration Switch

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Calibration Verification (U.S. Pounds)

Once you have completed the calibration sequence, you may be required to perform these step-by-step verification procedures. These procedures follow the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook-44 guidelines for grocery scale installations. You may be required by state or local law to have these procedures performed by a certified technician or verified by a proper official.

These calibration verification procedures cover five different tests:

• Increasing-Load Test

•Shift Test

•Blanking Test

• Decreasing-Load Test

• Return to Zero Test

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Increasing-Load Test (Phase 1)

This test checks Scale operation with five, ten and fifteen pound weights.

1. Check that the display reads 0.00 lb. when at rest with nothing

on the weighing surface. (The Yellow LED is steadily lit).

2. Place a five-pound weight on the center of the weighing surface

and check that the display reads 5.00 lb.

3. Place an additional five pounds on the center of the weighing sur-

face and check that the display reads between 9.99 and 10.01 lb.

4. Place an additional five pounds on the center of the weighing sur-

face and check that the display reads between 14.99 and 15.01. Remove the weights and verify that the display reads 0.00.

5. You have completed the Increasing-Load Test (Phase 1).

Shift Test

The Shift Test checks to ensure that items placed anywhere on the weighing surface of the scanner/scale are weighed properly. Refer to Figure 5-3 when performing this test.

1. Place and remove in succession, a fifteen-pound load on the cen-

ter of each of the four quadrants (A, B, C, and D in Figure 5-2) of the scanner/scale’s weigh platter. Verify that a reading of between

14.99 and 15.01 lb registers under load and that the display returns to 0.00 between each load.

2. After verifying the accuracy of each quadrant of the weighing sur-

face, remove all weight from the scale. You have completed the Shift Test.

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Figure 5-3. Shift Test

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Increasing- Load Test (Phase 2)

After completing the Shift Test, you must complete the Increasing Load Test using 20.0, 25.0 and 30.0 pounds of weight.

The upper limit of the scale is configurable according to POS interface type and may not necessarily be set at 30 pounds, which is the standard setting. For this test, continue to place weights in five pound increments only up to

NOTE

the upper weight limit set for your scale.

1. With the scale starting at zero, place 20.0 pounds in the center of

the weighing surface and check that the display reads between

19.99 and 20.01 lb.

2. Place an additional five pounds in the center of the weighing sur-

face, increasing the load to 25.0 pounds and check that the display reads between 24.99 and 25.01 lb.

3. Place an additional five pounds in the center of the weighing sur-

face increasing the load to 30.0 pounds and check that the display reads between 29.99 and 30.01 lb.

4. Remove the weights and verify that the display reads 0.00.

Blanking Test

This test ensures that the scanner/scale will indicate its weighing capability has been exceeded if a weight greater than 0.05 pounds over its maximum upper weight limit is placed upon the unit.

1. Place weights that total the upper weight limit plus 0.51 pounds

on the scale. For example: If the upper limit is set at 30 pounds, place weights equaling 30.051 pounds.

2. Verify that the display shows a dash and three hyphens (_ - - -).

This is the overweight indication.

The scanner/scale may blank (show an underscore and three hyphens) at any weight greater than its upper limit, but must blank when the upper limit

NOTE

plus 0.051 pounds are set upon the weighing surface.

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Decreasing-Load Test

This test ensures that the scanner/scale responds properly when a heavy object is followed by a significantly smaller object.

1. Place a 30.0-pound load on the scale and verify that the display shows between 29.99 and 30.01 pounds.

If the upper weight limit for your scale is not set at 30 pounds, begin by placing weight equaling your upper limit setting.

NOTE

2. Remove weights to leave 20 pounds on the scale. Check that the display shows between 19.99 and 20.01.

3. Remove another 15.0 pounds from the scale and check that the scale reads 5.00 lb.

4. You have completed the Decreasing Load Test.

Return to Zero Test

This test ensures that, after all other tests have been completed successfully, the scanner/scale returns to zero. Remove all weights from the scale and verify that the scale reads 0.00 lb.

After completing this test, close the calibration access cover and seal per local Weights and Measures requirements. This final step must agree with the legal requirements of your state or local government.

You have completed the calibration and verification process for weighing in pounds.

If the scanner/scale passes all these tests,

1. Remove the weigh platter, install the calibration switch cover and install a seal (if required).

2. Reinstall the weigh platter.

If the scanner/scale fails any of these tests, it should be serviced by a qualified technician.

5-12 Magellan

8500 Scanner

Datalogic Scanning 8500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Manual Overview

How to Use This Manual

Manual Conventions

Scanner and Scanning-Scale Nomenclature

Connectors

Physical Parameters

Scanning

Weighing

Rated Weight Capacity

Minimum Increment

Maximum Static Weight (Overload)

Automatic Zero Maintenance

Warm-Up Time

Thermal Equilibrium

Power-up

User Configurable Warm-up

Electrical Specifications

Power Supply

Laser and Product Safety

Labeling

Agency Compliances

Bar Codes Supported

Site Preparation and Installation

Pre-Installation Considerations

Checkstand Design

Scanner Installation

Scanner Maintenance

References

Scanner Usage

Site Preparation Overview

Ventilation and Spacing

Service Access

Power Installation

Grounding

Checkstand Preparation

Liquid Spills and Moisture

Counter Cutout

Checkstand Mounting

Installation Overview

Unpacking

Operational Verification

Diagnostic Modes

Scanner Diagnostic Mode

Scale Diagnostic Mode

Cables & Connections

Remote Scale Display Placement/Installation

Lighting Considerations

Viewing Angle

Placing and Installing the Remote Scale Display

(Short Pedestal Base ONLY)

Changing Weighing Modes

Set-Up & Installation

Set-up

Installation

System Power-Up Recap

Operation and Maintenance

Scanning Items

Proper Scanning Technique

Proper Weighing Technique

Operational Controls

Operational Modes

Power-Up/Selftest & Pre-Operation

Power-Up/Selftest

Error Reporting

Operational Configuration

Operating Mode

Normal Operation

Sleep Mode

Additional Functions

Programming

Diagnostic Mode

Scanner and Scale Reset

Scale Adjustments

Zeroing the Scale

Calibrating the Scale