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Appendix C - Symbology Defaults - Operation
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Getting Started
Introduction
The Quick Check® 890 Verifier System (QC890) is a professional quality control
system for verifying the readability and standards compliance of printed linear
barcode symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach
that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check
software.
The QC890 system offers ease of use, stability and repeatability, flexibility,
increased user features and control, and quality testing of the most common
industry applications and symbologies.
Unpacking the QC890 Verifier
After you open the shipping carton, take the following steps:
• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
The standard accessories that should be included in your kit are:
• Quick Start Guide
• CD with QCID software and user documentation
• DC power supply with cord (includes adapters for different countries)
• Interface cables (USB and RS-232)
• Plastic gauge
•Metal ruler
• Reference test symbols
• Reflectance page
• Certificate of Conformance
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ImageData (QCID)
QC890 Verifier Features
The QC890 Verifier is a full-featured barcode verification system compatible with
all major linear barcode symbologies. It is both a quick and easy-to-use pass/fail
analyzer of barcode symbols and a powerful measuring tool for detailed testing
of barcode symbols.
The QC890 Verifier provides all of the information you need to interpret overall
symbol quality.
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The verifier tests the following symbologies:
CodabarMicro PDF417
Code 11MSI
Code 16KPDF417
Code 39Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14, RSS
Limited, RSS Expanded)
Code 49Regular 2 of 5
Code 93Straight 2 of 5 IATA
Code 128Telepen
Interleaved 2 of 5UPC/EAN
Using the QC890 Verifier
The QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 3, 5, 6, and 10 mil aperture
settings. External devices (i.e., mouse wands, pen wands, and linear imagers)
are available with apertures designed to match the most common X dimensions.
Wands are available with apertures of 3 (Mouse Wand only), 5, 6, 10, and 20
(Mouse Wand only) mil. These aperture sizes correspond to those specified in
ISO/IEC 15416 Barcode Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols. The
proper aperture should be selected based on the X dimension range shown in
the table in the Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection (page A-1) section.
Choosing an inappropriate scanning aperture results in inaccurate quality
measures. Too small an aperture may detect reflectance non-uniformities (spots
and voids) that would not affect scanning with a "normal" aperture size. Too large
an aperture will not be able to resolve individual elements of the symbol.
Scan Button
The scan button on top of the unit wakes the unit from power down. A first press
of the button turns on illumination and a second press activates reading
capabilities.
Scan Button LEDs
• Red LED - error conditions
• Green LED - good symbols and configuration changes
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User LED Indications
LED IndicationCause
Green SolidCharging
Green FlashGood read
Red FlashingLow battery
Orange SolidBattery too low for unit to operate (plug in external power supply)
Audio Sound
An audio signal (default ON) provides a quick indication if a scan passes or fails
the current test. After a scan, one short, high pitch beep indicates that the
symbol passes an appropriate group of tests, while one long, low pitch beep
indicates that it fails.
Special Features
Reflectometer Mode
In the Reflectometer mode, the QC890 operates as a free-running reflectometer.
See"Reflectometer Mode" on page 3-6for additional information.
Unrecognized Symbology Mode
The QC890 analyzes bar/space patterns that are not decodable or are not
among the unit’s available symbologies. This technical feature is useful for
making contrast measurements, for which decoding is not necessary, on
damaged or partial symbols, printer test patterns, and new or developing
symbologies. We recommend this feature only be enabled for these purposes.
Physical Connections
A DC power barrel on the back of the unit connects to a power supply for external
power and battery charging.
The DB9 port on the unit connects to the pen wand, mouse wand, or linear
imager. Refer to "Scanning Properly Using the QC3800VE Linear Imager:" on
page 3-5. If you are using any of these devices, refer to "Scanning Properly
Using a Pen/Mouse Wand" on page 3-3 for additional information.
The RJ45 ten pin connector provides the USB or RS-232 serial interface to the
host. Refer to "USB Communication Interface" on page 2-2 and "RS-232 Serial
Communication Interface" on page 2-3 for details on connecting your unit.
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Specifications
ItemSpecification
Dimensions7” (18cm)W x 6”(15.cm)H x 5.4” (14cm)D
Weight1 lb 8 oz (680 grams)
TemperatureStorage: -20° to 70°C
Operational: 0° to 50°C
Humidity20% to 95% RH non condensing
BatteryBuilt-in factory - Lithium Ion rechargeable
Internal Battery
The battery is factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand Held
Products for replacement (see Technical Assistance on page 5-1).
Charging the Battery
The battery may be in an unknown charge state at delivery. We recommend that
you charge the battery for at least 2 hours prior to use. You may use the unit
while charging the battery.
To charge the battery:
1.Plug the power supply into the port on the back of the unit.
2.Plug in the power supply to the AC main source.
The QC890 Verifier uses a rechargeable battery. The QC890 Verifier can be
operated from the battery or power supply. With a properly charged battery, the
unit operates for a minimum of 8 hours. When not in use, you can leave the unit
connected to the charger.
Powering On the QC890 Verifier
• If the power supply is attached and plugged into an AC source, the QC890
Verifier is on.
• If the QC890 Verifier is attached to the USB host with power on, the verifier
is on.
• If the QC890 Verifier is operating using the battery, it shuts itself off after 15
minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power. Pressing the scan button on
top of the unit one time powers up the unit from the power down mode.
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Quick Check ImageData
Quick Check ImageData
The Quick Check ImageData (QCID) program was designed for use in
conjunction with the QC890 Verifier. Use of any other hardware devices with this
program is not supported. Installation of the QCID software for your appropriate
operating system is included on the CD-ROM that accompanied your verifier.
The QCID is the graphical interface to the Quick Check 890 Verifier. The
verification results can be saved for later reference.
System Requirements
Windows:
•Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, 2000, Windows NT 4.0 or XP
operating system
•Pentium 100Mhz (recommend 500Mhz and up)
•64 MB RAM (recommended 128 MB and above)
•Application: 5 MB available hard disk space
•.NET framework: 110 MB of hard disk space required, 40 MB
additional hard disk space required for installation (150 MB total)
•Any available COM or USB port or Bluetooth (supports SPP profiles)
•Microsoft compatible mouse
Windows Mobile 2003:
•Windows CE .NET 4.2 or Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE
•ARM4 processor
•64 MB RAM (2MB RAM for the application)
•Any available COM port, Bluetooth (supports SPP profiles)
•Win 5.0 minimum 10mb
Installation of Quick Check ImageData
To install the Quick Check ImageData, insert the CD and follow the instructions
that appear.
Communication Interfaces
The QC890 Verifier system supports the following interfaces: USB, RS-232, and
Bluetooth
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USB Communication Interface
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* USB COM Port Emulation
For the USB interface, the Hand Held Products CDC-ACM driver must be
installed prior to using the QC890 Verifier. This driver is copied to the following
directory during install:
The default <install location> is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick
Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation.
Review the file, readme.rtf, in the install location prior to running the
QCID.
Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below.
USB COM Port Emulation
Scan the following barcode to program the QC890 Verifier to emulate an RS232-based COM Port. After connecting the QC890 Verifier and upon successful
installation of the USB driver, the driver will use the next available COM Port.
USB COM Port Emulation is the default interface for the QC890 Verifier.
Note: No additional configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.
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RS-232 Serial Communication Interface
RS-232 Communication
An RS-232 interface requires no additional drivers. Connect the QC890 Verifier
to the host as shown in the illustration below.
RS-232 Selections
Scan the following barcode to select RS-232 communications.
The RS-232 settings supported are:
Baud Rate:115,200
Parity:None
Data Bits:8
Stop Bits:1
Flow Control:None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth implementation uses SPP (Serial Port Profile) to connect the QC890
Verifier to the host system. The QC890 SPP is a standard Bluetooth profile
implementation. This allows the QC890 system to be compatible with most
Bluetooth devices. The QC890 unit can be used with existing Bluetooth radios
built into laptops, PCs, or PDAs.
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Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth On
* Bluetooth Connection - PC/Laptop
Bluetooth Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device
Note: When using USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth communication
interface automatically turns off.
Scan the Bluetooth barcode below to enable the Bluetooth option. Default = Off.
Once the Bluetooth option is enabled, scan the appropriate barcode that follows
to connect to a PC or laptop, or a PDA/Mobility Systems device.
To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PC or a laptop, scan the barcode below,
follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890
Verifier, and connect to it. If you go out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the
QC890 Verifier automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth device once you come
back in range. When Bluetooth communication is enabled, the default is PC/
Laptop.
To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PDA or a Hand Held Products Mobility
Systems device, scan the barcode below, follow the instructions supplied with
your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890 Verifier, and connect to it. If you go
out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the QC890 Verifier will not reconnect. It
will be up to the host device to reconnect to the QC890 Verifier.
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