Honeywell QC900B User Manual

Quick Check® 890

Bar Code Verifier

Quick Check® ImageData

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

Introduction...........................................................................	1-1
Unpacking the QC890 Verifier.............................................	1-1
QC890 Verifier Features.......................................................	1-1
Using the QC890 Verifier.....................................................	1-2
Scan Button...........................................................................	1-2
Scan Button LEDs..........................................................	1-2
User LED Indications.....................................................	1-3
Physical Connections............................................................	1-3
Specifications........................................................................	1-4
Internal Battery .....................................................................	1-4
Charging the Battery ......................................................	1-4
Powering On the QC890 Verifier ..................................	1-4
Chapter 2 - Quick Check ImageData
Quick Check ImageData.......................................................	2-1
Installation of Quick Check ImageData ...............................	2-1
Communication Interfaces....................................................	2-1
USB Communication Interface......................................	2-1
USB COM Port Emulation.............................................	2-2
RS-232 Serial Communication Interface .......................	2-3
RS-232 Selections ..........................................................	2-3
Bluetooth...............................................................................	2-3
Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices .......	2-4
Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth....................................	2-5
Enabling QCID for Bluetooth...............................................	2-7
Using Quick Check ImageData ............................................	2-8
Help System..........................................................................	2-9
Chapter 3 - Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System
Scanning a Bar Code Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier ....	3-1
Scanning a Bar Code Symbol Using
Quick Check ImageData ....................................................	3-1

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Calibrating the QC890 Verifier ............................................	3-2
Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand......................	3-3
Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand ...........................	3-4
Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V Linear Imager:......	3-5
Calibration Log.....................................................................	3-6
Reflectometer Mode .............................................................	3-7
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Cleaning the External Devices..............................................	4-1
QC890 Verifier .....................................................................	4-1
Recertification.......................................................................	4-1
Chapter 5 - Customer Support
Product Service and Repair ..................................................	5-1
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance..............	5-2
Technical Assistance ............................................................	5-2
Online Technical Assistance..........................................	5-3
Limited Warranty..................................................................	5-3
Chapter A - Apertures
Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection...................................	A-1
Chapter B - Menu Setting Bar Codes
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ..............................	B-1
Illumination Timer................................................................	B-1

Chapter 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 bar code symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check® ImageData (QCID) 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 containing the product, 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 this User’s Guide

•DC power supply with cord (includes adapters for different countries)

•Interface cables (USB and RS-232)

•Plastic gauge

•Metal ruler

•Reference test symbols

•Calibration bar code page

QC890 Verifier Features

The QC890 Verifier is a full-featured bar code verification system compatible with all major linear bar code symbologies. It is both a quick and easy-to-use pass/ fail analyzer of bar code symbols and a powerful measuring tool for detailed testing of bar code 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:

Codabar	Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 11	MSI
Code 16K	PDF417
Code 39	Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14,
	RSS Limited, RSS Expanded)
Code 49	Regular 2 of 5
Code 93	Telepen
Code 128	UPC/EAN
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Using the QC890 Verifier

The QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 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 Bar Code 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 Indication	Cause
Green Solid	Charging
Green Flash	Good read
Red Flashing	Low battery

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

The QC890 Verifier supports the Reflectometer mode. In the Reflectometer mode, the unit operates as a free-running reflectometer. See "Reflectometer Mode" on page 3-7 for additional information.

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 customized imager. Refer to "Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V 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 2-1 and "RS-232 Serial Communication Interface" on page 2-3 for details on connecting your unit.

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Specifications

Item	Specification
Dimensions	7” (18cm)W x 6”(15.cm)H x 5.4” (14cm)D
Weight	1 lb 8 oz (680 grams)
Temperature	Storage: -20° to 70°C
	Operational: 0° to 50°C
Humidity	20% to 95% RH non condensing
Battery	Built-in factory - Lithium Ion rechargeable

Internal Battery

Note: The battery is factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand Held Products for replacement (see Product Service and Repair on page 5-1).

Charging the Battery

Note: 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.

Installation of Quick Check ImageData

To install the Quick Check ImageData, insert the CD and follow the instructions that display.

Communication Interfaces

The QC890 Verifier system supports the following interfaces: USB, RS-232, and Bluetooth®.

USB Communication Interface

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:

<install location>\Drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation/hhpcdc.inf

The default <install location> is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation.

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Note: Please 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.

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USB COM Port Emulation

Scan the following bar code to program the QC890 Verifier to emulate an RS- 232-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. Any QC890 Verifier that has been configured for USB COM Port emulation use this host assigned port number. USB COM Port Emulation is the default interface for the QC890 Verifier.

* USB COM Port Emulation

Note: No additional configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.

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RS-232 Serial Communication Interface

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 bar code to select RS-232 communications.

RS-232 Communication

The RS-232 settings supported are:

Baud Rate:	115,200
Parity:	None
Data Bits:	8
Stop Bits:	1
Flow Control:	None

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth implementation uses the SPP (Serial Port Profile) profile to connect the QC890 Verifier to the host system. The QC890 SPP profile is a standard Bluetooth profile implementation. This allows the QC890 system to be compatible with most Bluetooth hardware. 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

Note: If you chose to use the USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth communication interface automatically turns off.

The QC890 Verifier may be used with Bluetooth devices (e.g., laptop, PC, PDA, etc.). Scanning the Bluetooth bar code below turns the Bluetooth option on in the QC890 Verifier. Default = Off.

Bluetooth On

Note: If you turn the Bluetooth option on, scan the appropriate bar code that follows to connect to a PC/Laptop or PDA/Mobility Systems device.

To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PC/Laptop, scan the bar code 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.

* Bluetooth Connection - PC/Laptop

To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PDA or Hand Held Products Mobility Systems device, scan the bar code 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 re-connect. It will be up to the host device to re-connect to the QC890 Verifier.

Bluetooth Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device

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