Psion Teklogix PowerScan D8330, PowerScan M8300 User Manual

Psion Teklogix

PowerScan

®

D8330/M8300

User Manual

April 22, 2008 Part No. 8100166.A

ISO 9001 Certified Quality
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Copyright © 2008 Psion Teklogix Inc. Mississauga, Ontario

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Return-To-Factory Warranty

Psion Teklogix Inc. provides a return to factory warranty on this product for
a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with the statement of Warranty
and Product Support provided at:

www.psionteklogix.com/warranty

The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend to
any product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person
other than an employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization.
See Psion Teklogix terms and conditions of sale for full details.

Important: Psion Teklogix warranties take effect on the date of shipment.

Support Services And Worldwide Offices

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its
customers worldwide. These services include technical support and product
repairs.

Technical Support

For technical support in North America:

Call Toll free: [phone] Option 3, or

Direct Dial: [phone] Ext. 1999 Option 3

For technical support in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), please
contact the local office listed in the website below:

http://www.psionteklogix.com/EMEASupport

For technical support in Asia, please contact the local office listed in the
website below:

http://www.psionteklogix.com

Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via email
through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets. To reach the
website, go to

www.psionteklogix.com, and click on the appropriate Teknet link

on the home page. Then click on the “Login” button or the “Register” button,
depending on whether you have previously registered for Teknet. Once you
have logged in, search for the “Support Request Form”.

Product Repairs

For repair service in North America:
Call Toll free: [phone] Option 2, or

Direct Dial: [phone] Ext. 1999 Option 2

For repair service in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), please con­tact the local office listed in the website below:

http://www.psionteklogix.com/EMEASupport

For repair service in Asia, please contact the local office listed in the web­site below:

http://www.psionteklogix.com

Worldwide Offices

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OMPANY HEADQUARTERS CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Inc. Psion Teklogix Inc.

2100 Meadowvale Blvd. 7170 West Credit Ave., Unit #1
Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5N 7J9 Canada L5N 7J9

Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] Option 2 - or -

Direct: + 1 905 813 9900 Ext. 1999, Option 2
Fax: [phone] Fax: + 1 905 812 6304
E-mail: [e-mail] E-mail: www.psionteklogix.com

NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Corp.

3000 Kustom Drive
Hebron, Kentucky
USA 41048
Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES (see also www.psionteklogix.com/Subsidiaries)

Psion Teklogix S.A.

La Duranne, 135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC

This Product, and its accessories, comply with the requirements of the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. If your
end-of-life Psion Teklogix product or accessory carries a label as shown
here, please contact your local country representative for details on how to
arrange recycling. For a list of international subsidiaries, please go to:

www.psionteklogix.com/EnvironmentalCompliance

Restriction On Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
2002/95/EC

What is RoHS?

The European Union has mandated that high environmental standards be met
in the design and manufacture of electronic and electrical products sold in
Europe, to reduce hazardous substances from entering the environment. The
“Restriction on Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)” prescribes the
maximum trace levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
and flame retardants PBB and PBDE that may be contained in a product.
Only products meeting these high environmental standards may be “placed
on the market” in EU member states after July 1, 2006.

RoHS Logo

Although there is no legal requirement to mark RoHS-compliant products,
Psion Teklogix Inc. indicates its compliance with the directive as follows:

The RoHS logo located either on the back of the product or underneath the
battery in the battery compartment (or on a related accessory such as the
charger or docking station) signifies that the product is RoHS-compliant as
per the EU directive. Other than as noted below, a Psion Teklogix product
that does not have an accompanying RoHS logo signifies that it was placed
on the EU market prior to July 1, 2006, and is thereby exempt from the
directive.

Note: Not all accessories or peripherals will have a RoHS logo due to

physical space limitations or as a result of their exempt status.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up­to-date. In addition, changes are periodically added to the information herein;
these changes will be incorporated into new editions of the publication.

Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this document
without notice, and shall not be responsible for any damages, including but
not limited to consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material
presented, including but not limited to typographical errors.

COMPLIANCE

This device must be opened by qualified personnel only.
The batteries must be removed before opening the device.

FCC COMPLIANCE

Modifications or changes to this equipment without the express written approval of Psion
Teklogix could void the authority to use the equipment.

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 which may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID U4F0015.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Emissions Information For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

RADIO COMPLIANCE

Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency devices of
your country to verify any possible restrictions or licenses required.
Refer to the web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm for further information.

When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment the product and its
approved UK and European peripherals fulfil all requirements for CE marking.

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directive 1999/5/EC
(Declaration available: www.psionteklogix.com).

Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive
européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. (Déclaration disponible sur le site: www.psionteklogix.com).

Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie (1999/5/EG). (Den
Wortlaut der Richtlinie finden Sie unter: www.psionteklogix.com).

Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R&TTE
1999/5/CE. (Dichiarazione disponibile sul sito: www.psionteklogix.com).

Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1995/5/CE de la UE, “Equipos de
Terminales de Radio y Telecomunicaciones”. (Declaración disponible en:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do Parlamento
Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT). (Declaração disponível no endereço:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Ο εξοπλισμός αυτός πληροί τις βασικές απαιτήσεις της κοινοτικής οδηγίας EU R&TTE
1999/5/EΚ. (Η δήλωση συμμόρφωσης διατίθεται στη διεύθυνση: www.psionteklogix.com)

Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn betreffende
radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindappa-ratuur 199/5/EG. (verklaring beschikbaar:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og
teleterminaludstyr. (Erklæring findes på: www.psionteklogix.com).

Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU.
(Erklæring finnes på: www.psionteklogix.com).

Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och
ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse (R&TTE). (Förklaringen finns att
läsa på: www.psionteklogix.com).

Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC)
vaatimuksia. (Julkilausuma nähtävillä osoitteessa: www.psionteklogix.com).

Psion Teklogix tímto prohlašuje, že PowerScan M8300 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a

dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1995/5/ES (NV è. 426/2000 Sb.) a Prohlášení o
shodì je k dispozici na www.psionteklogix.com.
Toto zařízení lze provozovat v České republice na základě generální licence č. GL-12/R/2000.

Psion Teklogix týmto vyhlasuje, že PowerScan M8300 spĺň a základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1995/5/ES (NV č. 443/2001 Z.z.) a Vyhlásenie o zhode je k

dispozícii na www.psionteklogix.com.
Toto zariadenie je možné prevádzkovat’ v Slovenskej republike na základe Všeobecného
povolenia č. VPR-01/2001.

LASER SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The laser scanner conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and
EN60825-1 at the date of manufacture.

The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the output window c.
Laser warning and classification label d.

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

CAUTION

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

The following information is shown on the laser scanner device class label:

R

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

This product complies with

21 CFR Subchapter J

LASER RADIATION -

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT (IEC)

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT (CDRH)

MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.4 mW

EMITTED WAVELENGTH 630~680 nm

EN60825-1: 2001

CAUTION - CLASS 2 LASE

LIGHT WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE – LASER LIGHT

IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

ITALIANO DEUTSCH

Classe 2: LUCE LASER

NON FISSARE IL RAGGIO
APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

Classe 2: RAYON LASER

EVITER DE REGARDER LE RAYON
APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 2

Klasse 2: LASERSTRAHLUNG

NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
PRODUKT DER LASERKLASSE 2

Clase 2: RAYO LÁSER

NO MIRAR FIJO EL RAYO
APARATO LÁSER DE CLASE 2

LED CLASS

Class 1 LED product.

This product conforms to EN60825-1:2001.

IC (INDUSTRY CANADA)

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9

dichiara che
declares that the
déclare que le
bescheinigt, daß das Gerät
declare que el

PowerScan Mxxx; Cordless Bar code Reader

e tutti i suoi modelli
and all its models
et tous ses modèles
und seine Modelle
y todos sus modelos

sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo sottoelencate:
are in conformity with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below:
sont conformes aux spécifications des Directives de l'Union Européenne ci-dessous:
den nachstehenden angeführten Direktiven des Europäischen Rats:
cumple con los requisitos de las Directivas del Consejo Europeo, según la lista siguiente:

Questa dichiarazione è basata sulla conformità dei prodotti alle norme seguenti:
This declaration is based upon compliance of the products to the following standards:
Cette déclaration repose sur la conformité des produits aux normes suivantes:
Diese Erklärung basiert darauf, daß das Produkt den folgenden Normen entspricht:
Esta declaración se basa en el cumplimiento de los productos con la siguientes normas:

ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1, AUGUST 2002 :

ETSI EN 300 220-3 V1.1.1, SEPTEMBER 2000 :

EN 60950-1, DECEMBER 2001 :

April 16, 2008

Psion Teklogix Inc.

2100 Meadowvale Boulevard,

http:\\www.psionteklogix.com

1999/5/EEC R&TTE

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND RADIO SPECTRUM MATTERS
(ERM); ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) STANDARD FOR

RADIO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

SHORT-RANGE DEVICES (SRD) OPERATING ON FREQUENCIES BETWEEN
9KHZ AND 40GHZ

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND RADIO SPECTRUM MATTERS
(ERM); SHORT RANGE DEVICES (SRD); RADIO EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

IN THE

25MHZ TO 1000MHZ FREQUENCY RANGE WITH POWER LEVELS

RANGING UP TO
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER ARTICLE

DIRECTIVE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY -

ART 1 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

P

; PART 3: SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FOR

500MW; PART 3: HARMONIZED EN COVERING

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3.2 OF THE R&TTE

NOTES

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1

2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 2

2.1 PowerScan® D8330 Interface Cable Connections ........................................2

2.2 BC-80X0 Interface Cable Connections .........................................................4

2.3 RS-232 Connection.......................................................................................5

2.4 USB ..............................................................................................................5

2.5 IBM USB POS............................................................................................... 6

2.6 WEDGE Connection .....................................................................................7

2.7 PEN Emulation Connection...........................................................................7

2.8 Network Connections.................................................................................... 8

2.8.1 BC-8060 Network Connectors ...................................................................... 8

2.8.2 Network Cabling............................................................................................ 9

2.8.3 Network Termination................................................................................... 10

2.9 PowerScan® M8300 Battery Maintenance ..................................................11

2.9.1 Battery Charging......................................................................................... 11

2.9.2 Replacing PowerScan® M8300 Batteries.................................................... 11

2.10 Mounting The BC-80X0 / C-8000 Cradle .................................................... 12

2.10.1 Desktop Mounting ....................................................................................... 13

2.10.2 Wall Mounting ............................................................................................. 16

3 POWERSCAN® M8300 SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS.................. 18

3.1 Stand-alone Layouts ................................................................................... 18

3.1.1 Point-to-Point Reader Layout...................................................................... 18

3.1.2 Stand-Alone Layout with Multiple Readers ................................................. 18

3.1.3 Multiple Stand-Alone Layouts ..................................................................... 19

3.1.4 C-BOX Layout............................................................................................. 20

3.2 Multidrop STAR-System™ Network Layouts ..............................................21

3.2.1 Host Master Layout..................................................................................... 21

3.2.2 BC-8060 Master Layout .............................................................................. 22

3.2.3 Master BC-8060 Network Troubleshooting ................................................. 23

4 CONFIGURATION...................................................................................... 24

4.1 Configuration Methods................................................................................ 24

4.1.1 Reading Configuration Bar Codes .............................................................. 24

4.1.2 Using the Original Manufacturer’s Datalogic Aladdin™ .............................. 24

4.1.3 Copy Command.......................................................................................... 25

4.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from Host.................................................... 25

4.2 Setup Procedures .......................................................................................25

4.3 PowerScan® D8330 Setup.......................................................................... 27

4.4 PowerScan® M8300/BC-80X0 Point-to-Point Setup ...................................27

4.5 PowerScan® M8300/BC-80X0 Stand-Alone Setup .....................................28

4.5.1 Using Multiple M-Series Readers with Same Cradle .................................. 30

4.5.2 PowerScan® M8300/STAR-Modem™ in Stand-Alone Mode ...................... 31

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4.6 PowerScan® M8300/STAR-System™ Setup ..............................................32

4.7 BC-8060 STAR-System™ Network Setup .................................................. 34

4.8 Interface Selection ......................................................................................36

4.9 USB Reader Configuration.......................................................................... 39

4.10 Changing Default Settings .......................................................................... 41

5 REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 140

5.1 RS-232 Parameters ..................................................................................140

5.1.1 Handshaking............................................................................................. 140

5.1.2 ACK/NACK Protocol ................................................................................. 141

5.1.3 FIFO.......................................................................................................... 142

5.1.4 RX Timeout............................................................................................... 143

5.2 Pen Parameters ........................................................................................143

5.2.1 Minimum Output Pulse.............................................................................. 143

5.2.2 Conversion to Code 39 and Code 128...................................................... 143

5.2.3 Overflow.................................................................................................... 144

5.2.4 Output and Idle Levels .............................................................................. 144

5.2.5 Inter-Block Delay....................................................................................... 145

5.3 Network Parameters .................................................................................145

5.3.1 Slave Address Range First/Last................................................................ 145

5.3.2 Network Warning Message....................................................................... 145

5.3.3 Reception Warning Message.................................................................... 146

5.3.4 Master Header/Terminator Selection ........................................................ 146

5.4 Data Format ..............................................................................................146

5.4.1 Header/Terminator Selection .................................................................... 146

5.4.2 Define Special Key Sequence................................................................... 148

5.4.3 Address Stamping..................................................................................... 155

5.4.4 Address Delimiter...................................................................................... 155

5.4.5 Time Stamping Format ............................................................................. 156

5.4.6 Time Stamping Delimiter........................................................................... 156

5.5 Power Save............................................................................................... 156

5.5.1 Sleep State ...............................................................................................156

5.5.2 Enter Sleep Timeout ................................................................................. 157

5.6 Reading Parameters ................................................................................. 157

5.6.1 Trigger Signal............................................................................................ 157

5.6.2 Trigger Click.............................................................................................. 157

5.6.3 Trigger-Off Timeout................................................................................... 157

5.6.4 Reads per Cycle .......................................................................................157

5.6.5 Safety Time............................................................................................... 158

5.7 Decoding Parameters ...............................................................................158

5.7.1 Ink-Spread ................................................................................................158

5.7.2 Overflow Control ....................................................................................... 158

5.7.3 Interdigit Control........................................................................................ 159

5.8 Advanced Formatting................................................................................ 159

5.8.1 Match Conditions ...................................................................................... 159

5.9 Radio Parameters (M8300 Series Only) ...................................................159

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5.9.1 Radio Protocol Timeout ............................................................................ 159

5.9.2 Radio RX Timeout..................................................................................... 160

5.9.3 Power-Off Timeout.................................................................................... 160

5.9.4 Transmission Mode................................................................................... 161

5.9.5 Beeper Control for Radio Response ......................................................... 161

5.9.6 Single Store ..............................................................................................162

5.9.7 Batch Mode............................................................................................... 162

5.9.8 Find Me (PowerScan® M8300 only) .......................................................... 163

5.10 Display Parameters (Some M8300 Models only)...................................... 164

5.10.1 Display Mode ............................................................................................ 164

5.11 Configuration Editing Commands .............................................................165

5.12 Custom Default Configuration...................................................................166

5.13 Code Type Recognition ............................................................................166

5.14 Configuration Copying Commands ........................................................... 167

5.14.1 Copy PowerScan® D8330 Series.............................................................. 167

5.14.2 Copy PowerScan® M8300 Series ............................................................. 168

5.14.3 Copy BC-80X0.......................................................................................... 169

5.15 Default Parameters for POS Terminals.....................................................170

5.16 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................171

6 MESSAGE FORMATTING ....................................................................... 172

6.1 Messages from Host to Reader ................................................................172

6.1.1 Cursor Control........................................................................................... 173

6.1.2 Font Selection........................................................................................... 174

6.1.3 Clearing Display........................................................................................ 174

6.1.4 LED and Beeper Control........................................................................... 174

6.1.5 Setting RTC .............................................................................................. 175

6.2 Messages from SCANNER Command Keys............................................. 175

7 TECHNICAL FEATURES......................................................................... 177

7.1 PowerScan® D8330 ..................................................................................177

7.2 PowerScan® M8300.................................................................................. 178

7.3 BC-80X0 / C-8000.....................................................................................179

7.4 System and Radio Features...................................................................... 180

7.5 Status Indicators .......................................................................................180

7.6 Reading Diagrams ....................................................................................183

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GENERAL VIEW

LEDs

Laser Output
Window

POWERSCAN

®

D8330/M8300 READERS

POWERSCAN® M8300

Trigger

POWERSCAN® D8330

Cable Connector

Battery Cover

LEDs

Display

Figure A – PowerScan® D8330/M8300 Series Readers

Figure B – PowerScan

®

M8300 Series Readers with Display

Laser Output Window

Keypad

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BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLES

Scan Finder

Button

LEDs

Figure C – BC-8000

The label on the cradle contains LED indicators and a scan finder button. When the
button is pressed, the cradle transmits a “broadcast” message. All properly
configured scanners (Radio RX Timeout set to keep the radio “awake”) linked to that
base (through a bind or a join sequence) and within radio range coverage will emit a
beep sequence once every 2 seconds for 30 seconds. A scanner is considered to be
linked when the last transmission ends properly.
The scan finder works only in stand-alone layout (point to point or multiple readers).

LEDs

Figure D – C-8000

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INTRODUCTION

1 INTRODUCTION

Psion Teklogix renews its range of industrial laser scanners introducing the

PowerScan

ergonomics remain unsurpassed: clearly audible beeper and bright "good read" LEDs
for areas where noise levels are normally high; the aim mode, which helps point to
the right code, has now been extended to the whole PowerScan
parts are completely suspended on shock absorbers and a careful choice of the body
materials, such as the co-moulded rubber, protect the PowerScan
due to "falls".

New enhanced architecture, based on an M16 high-speed microprocessor, enables
exceptional performance for promptness and reading speed of standard codes as
well as the ability to read poorly printed and damaged codes. Patented Puzzle Solver
Technology™ adds further strength to the PowerScan® powerful engine.

In all applications where mobility is a value, the new PowerScan® M8300 represents
the key to increase productivity and flexibility in the working area.
PowerScan® M8300 communicates through a low power, license-free radio in the
433 MHz band (910 MHz for USA version) and allows bi-directional communication
between the base station and the host. PowerScan® M8300 also includes a display
and a 3 push-button keypad. Thanks to these features, the operator can receive
information from the host, interact with the central system and visualize the code
read. The cordless system offers scalable solutions to solve simple applications and
complex projects:

®

family: PowerScan® D8330 and PowerScan® M8300. Robustness and

®

family. Optical

®

from damage

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

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

• Network: to cover a wide area, connecting up to 16 bases and 512 readers

simultaneously working in automatic roaming.

PowerScan® M8300 is 100% compatible with STAR-System™, the new Psion
Teklogix RF narrow band solution for mobile applications that provides the widest
family of narrow band devices on the market.

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

1

POWERSCAN® D8330/M8300

2 INSTALLATION

Connections should always be made with power OFF!

CAUTION

2.1 POWERSCAN® D8330 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS

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

®

D8330 reader incorporates a multi-standard interface, which can be

A. Rubber gasket

B. Plastic boot

C. Cable spacer

D. Cover

E. Strain relief

2

Follow the given procedure for correct cable insertion:

INSTALLATION

Align

3

2

1

Notch

5

6

4

7

Arrow

Tab

c Slip the cover over the cable.

d Push the plastic boot into the rubber gasket. Take care that the tab on the plastic

boot is aligned with the notch in the rubber gasket.

e Push the plastic boot and gasket into the handle. Ensure that the “Front” marking

on the plastic boot is facing out, with the arrow pointing towards the front of the
scanner.

f Insert the cable into the socket of the plastic boot.

g Insert the cable spacer into the cable wire and slide it towards the handle.

h Push the cover along the cable towards the reader, and hook it over the yellow

“tooth”.

i Insert the strain relief into the cover and tighten the screw to fix the whole

assembly to the reader handle.

Connections should always be made with power OFF!

CAUTION

3

POWERSCAN® D8330/M8300

2.2 BC-80X0 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS

Power

Interface Cable

BC-80X0 Connectors

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

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

Push down on the clip while unplugging the cable.

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Disconnecting the BC-80X0 Cable

2.3 RS-232 CONNECTION

INSTALLATION

2.4 USB

(if required)

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2.5 IBM USB POS

(if required)

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2.6 WEDGE CONNECTION

INSTALLATION

2.7 PEN EMULATION CONNECTION

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2.8 NETWORK CONNECTIONS

2.8.1 BC-8060 Network Connectors

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

Power Supply

RS-485

(BC-8060only)

MULTI-INTERFACE

RS-232, USB, Wedge,

PEN Emulation

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

Obviously cable length is to be kept to a minimum as with all bus systems.

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2.8.2 Network Cabling

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

• twisted pair AWG 24 wires

• 120 Ω impedance

• maximum network cable length 1200 meters

Pin Function Multidrop Cables

1 RS-485 +

Pin 1

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

Data
only

Data
and
Power
Supply

Twisted Pair - Power supply

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5

2

1 1

VDC+
VDC-

RS-485-

RS-485+

Twisted Pair – RS-485 bus

RJ45

8

5

2

RJ45

VDC-

5

2

1 1

RS-485-

RS-485+

Twisted Pair –RS-485 bus

RJ45

5

2

RJ45

When wiring the multidrop cables, note the following:

Pin 8 (or 7) can be connected only if the power has to be propagated from a cradle to a
STARGATE™ base station or STAR-Box™ converter via the cable.

Pins 5 (or 4) should always be connected as reference ground.

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

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2.8.3 Network Termination

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

No Termination Static Dynamic

Terminator for Multidrop Network

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

Dynamic termination can be used for baud rates at or above 38400 and provides less
load on the network when idle.

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2.9 POWERSCAN® M8300 BATTERY MAINTENANCE

2.9.1 Battery Charging

Once the system is connected and powered, you can place the PowerScan
into the cradle to charge the battery.
When the reader is correctly inserted in the cradle, the "Reader" red LED on the cradle
goes on to indicate that the battery is charging. The "Reader" green LED on the cradle
goes on when the battery is completely charged.

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M8300

2.9.2 Replacing PowerScan® M8300 Batteries

To change the batteries in your PowerScan
or unscrew the fixing screw on the handle cover and extract the battery pack from the
reader handle.

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M8300 scanner, press the black button

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

NOTE

Replace the old battery pack with a new one by inserting it within the reader handle
and pushing it until it clicks.

Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to
high temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified
charger only. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Dispose of the batteries as required by the

WARNING

relevant laws in force.

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2.10 MOUNTING THE BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLE

The cradle package contains the following items:

BC-80X0 / C-8000 Cradle

BC-80X0 Cradle Quick Reference Guide / C-8000 Cradle Quick Reference Guide

BC-8000 Antenna 2 wall-mounting lock hinges

2 adhesive strips 4 rubber feet

1 horizontal base 1 inclined base

The cradle (either BC-80X0 or C-8000) can be mounted for portable or fixed desktop
usage, or it can be fixed to a wall. The horizontal base allows portable and fixed
desktop usage, while the inclined base provides desktop and wall mounting

guaranteeing a comfortable handling of the PowerScan

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M8300 reader.

BC-80X0/C-8000 Cradle mounted on the Horizontal Base

BC-80X0/C-8000 Cradle mounted on the Inclined Base

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2.10.1 Desktop Mounting

For desktop usage, you can mount the cradle either on the horizontal base, for reduced
overall dimensions, or on the inclined base for a more ergonomic taking out and
insertion of the reader onto the cradle.

Horizontal base

Rubber Foot

Mounting
Tabs (4)

Seat (4)

Mounting
Holes (2)

Top View Bottom View

Inclined base

Mounting
Tabs (4)

dhesive Strip

Seat (2)

Cable
Channels

dhesive Strip

Seat (2)

Mounting
Holes (4)

Top View Bottom View

Rubber Foot
Seat (4)

Cable
Channels

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