Symbol P460, P360 Product Reference Manual
P460/P360 Memory
Scanners
Product Reference Guide
P460/P360 Memory Scanners
Product Reference Guide
70-37690-04
Revision A
December 2003
2001-2003 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contents
About This Manual
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Chapter 1. The Phaser Series Scanner
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Quick Startup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Commonly Used P460/P360 Programming Bar Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2. Set Up
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting the Cable to the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Disconnecting Cables from the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Setting Up the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Scanner Power Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Charging Using the Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Charging Using a Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Charging Using the UBC 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Charge Status LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Inserting the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Connecting to a Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
When Using the Scanner as a Batch Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
When Using the Scanner as a Corded Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
RS-232 Communication with a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Using A Synapse Cable with the cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Using A Synapse Cable with the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, Keyboard Wedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Chapter 3. Operation
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Initial Powerup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Batch / Inventory Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Numeric Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Alpha Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Eliminating Repetitive Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Reviewing and Deleting Stored Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Transmitting Batch/Stored Data to the Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Daisy-Chaining Cradles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Scan and Transmit Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
System Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
App. Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Parameter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Erase File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Return to App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 -16
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Scan the Entire Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Test Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
P460/P360 1D Scanner Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Keypad Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Chapter 4. Maintenance And Specifi ca tions
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Beeper Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Chapter 5. Parameter Menus
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Operational Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Set Default Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Communication Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Scan & Transmit Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Batch/Inventory Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
RS-232 Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Code ID Characters for RS-232 Host Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sleep Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Date Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Hour Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Decimal Separator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Date Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Key Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Laser On Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Host Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Beeper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Power Detect Beep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Beep After Good Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Decode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Transmit “No Read” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Enable/Disable UPC-E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Enable/Disable UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Enable/Disable UPC-E1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Enable/Disable EAN-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Enable/Disable EAN-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
UPC-A Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
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UPC-E Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
UPC-E1 Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
EAN Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
UPC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Lengths for Code 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45
Enable/Disable Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Set Lengths for Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-53
Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54
Enable/Disable Code 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55
Set Lengths for Code 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-56
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-58
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-61
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-62
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-63
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-64
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65
Enable/Disable Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-67
Set Lengths for Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-68
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-70
NOTIS Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-71
Enable/Disable MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-72
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-73
MSI Plessey Check Digits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-76
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-77
Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-78
Linear Code Type Security Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-78
Linear Security Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Linear Security Level 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Linear Security Level 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Linear Security Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Bi-directional Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-80
UPC/EAN Security Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-81
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UPC/EAN Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
UPC/EAN Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
UPC/EAN Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
UPC/EAN Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
RS-232 Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Check Receive Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
ACK/NAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
ENQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
ACK/NAK with ENQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
XON/XOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Host Serial Response Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
RTS Line State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
Beep on <BEL> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Intercharacter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
MCL-Net Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
MCL-Net Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Scanner Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
MCL-Net Transmit Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
MCL-Net Frame Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Appendix A. Bar Code Information
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Symbol Code Identifier Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Appendix B. Automatic Project Download
Appendix C. Messages and Error Codes
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
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About This Manual
Introduction
The P460/P360 Memory Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions
for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming the Phaser Batch
scanners.
Chapter Descriptions
• Chapter 1, The Phaser Series Scanner, describes the scanner and Quick Start Up
Instructions.
• Chapter 2, Set Up, explains how to set up the scanner.
• Chapter 3, Operation, explains how to operate the scanner.
• Chapter 4, Maintenance And Specifications, talks about the maintenance and the
specifications of the scanner and the cradle.
• Chapter 5, Parameter Menus, has all the optional parameter bar codes for
personalizing your scan ner.
• Appendix A, Bar Code Information, has information about bar codes.
• Appendix B, Autom ati c Proj ect Downlo ad, describes the AutoLoad feature.
• Appendix C, Messages and Error Codes, describes the messages and error codes
displayed on the scanner.
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Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents. It also identifies names of
windows, menus, menu items, and fields within windows.
• Bold identifies buttons to be tapped or clicked.
• Bullets (•) indicate:
• lists of alternatives or action items.
• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Numbered lists indicate a set of sequential steps, i.e., those that describe step-bystep procedures.
Related Publications
• P460/P360 Memory Scanners Quick Reference Guide, p/n 70-33628-xx
• PL 460 Cradle Quick Reference Guide, p/n 70-33657-xx
• MCL Designer for Phaser Series User’s Guide, p/n 70-37689-xx
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xi for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service
person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working
properly and the problem is symbol readability , the Support Center will request samples of
your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
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Note:Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred
during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.
Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
United States
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
Tel: 1-800-653-5350
United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
Tel: +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Tel: 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
Tel: +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)
Denmark/Danmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
Tel: 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
Tel: +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)
Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
Tel: 905-629-7226
Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asi a, Inc (Sing apo re
Branch)
230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: +65-6796-9600
Fax: +65-6337-6488
Austria/Österreich
Symbol Technologies Aus tria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
Tel: 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
Tel: +43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)
Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your local distributor or call:
Tel: +44 118 945 7360
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Finland/Suomi
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
Tel: +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)
Germany/Deutchland
Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
Tel: 6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
Tel: +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)
Latin America Sales Support
2730 University Dr.
Coral Sp ring s, FL 3306 5 USA
Tel: 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
Tel: +1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States)
Fax: 954-340-9454
Netherlands/Nederland
Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
Tel: 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
Tel: +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)
France
Symbol Technologies Fran ce
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
Tel: 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
Tel: +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)
Italy/Italia
Symbol Technologies It al ia S.R .L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
Tel: 2-484441 (Inside Italy)
Tel: +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)
Mexico/México
Symbol Technologi es Me xi co Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Tel: 5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
Tel: +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)
Norway/Norge
Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
Tel: +47 2232 4375
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South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
Tel: 1 1-8 09 5311 (Inside South Africa)
Tel: +27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)
Sweden/Sverige
“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden
Visit/shipping add res s:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden
Tel: Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Tel: Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international)
Support E-Mail:
Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com
Spain/España
Symbol Technologies S.L.
Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
Tel: 91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
Tel: +34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain)
Fax: +34.91.324.4010
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that
Business Partner for service.
For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
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Chapter 1
The Phaser Series Scanner
Introduction
The P460/P360 Memory Scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture and
data management in both retail and industrial operations. In addition to an integrated bar
code scanner, the Phaser has an on-board keyboard and display. They can operate in both
corded and battery-powered cordless modes. There are many versions available:
• 1D P 460: the batch retail version
• 1D P 360: the batch industrial version
Unless otherwise noted, the term Phaser refers to all versions of the scanner.
Rechargeable Battery
In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all
power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 12 hours of use in a typical
application.
When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3-1/2 hours.
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The Cradle
The PL 460 and PL 360 Cradles act as a:
•stand
• communication interface with the host
• battery charger for the Phaser Batch Scanner.
Note:The scanner battery can also be charged without a cradle by using
an RS-232 cable and a power supply.
The cradle can sit on a desktop or be wall-mounted, whichever is more convenient. It
receives data from the scanner via connectors in the bottom of the scanner and the top of
the cradle. It then transmits that data to the host device through an attached cable. It also
acts as a holder for the scanner.
The cradle also provides power for charging the scanner’s battery (in the scanner). The
cradle has a charge status indicator light that shows the status of the battery charging
(Refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-6).
Charge Status
Indicator Light
Figure 1-1. Scanner and Cradle
There are two versions of the cradle:
• PL 460 Cradle: batch retail version
• PL 360 Cradle: batch industrial version.
Unless otherwise noted, the term Cradle refers to both versions of the cradle.
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Quick Startup Instructions
Below is an index of Quick Startup Instructions to help get you up and going quickly. These
instructions are also on the back cover of this guide for easy reference. The index is listed
in a step by step order beginning with step 1, Setting up the System.
Mandatory steps are designated by an asterisk (*). If an item has multiple pages
referenced, the most important reference is in bold.
1. Setting Up the System PRG Page
• Connecting to a host * 2-8
- Using a cradle 1-2, 2-4, 3-6
- Using a cabled scanner 2-2, 2-6
- RS-232 connection 2-8
- Synapse connection (k eyboard wedge, USB, etc.) 2-9, 2-10
• Charging the battery * 2-5, 1-2
2. Using the Default Applications
• Overview of Batch/Inventory application (Uncorded operation) * 3-2
- Reviewing/deleting stored records 3-5
- Transmitting batch/stored data to the host 3-6
• Overview of Scan and Transmit application (Corded operation) * 3-7
• Keypad operation 3-3, 3-26
• Eliminating repetitive scanning 3-4
• Selecting the host commu nication protocol 3-2, 3-9, 5-8, 5-8
- RS-232 baud rate 5-83
3. Programming an Advanced Data Formatting Rule Using 123Scan 3-17
• Suffix values (appending Enter key and Tab) 3-18, 3-20
4. Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting table 4-2
• Messages and error codes B-1
• Beeper indications 4-9
• Cradle LED indications 1-2, 2-6
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Commonly Used P460/P360 Programming Bar Code
Below are commonly used programming bar codes. You can cut this page out of the guide,
or make a copy of the bar codes using a high quality copying machine.
Enter System Menu Bar Code
Load New MCL-Designer Application
Scanner Firmware Version
Reset Default Application
(Clears previously programmed ADF rules
and/or MCL-Designer applications)
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Load 123Scan File
Chapter 2
Set Up
Introduction
This chapter covers the procedures for setting up the Phaser and its accessories.
Unpacking
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was
damaged in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support
Center on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should
be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.
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Cables
Connecting the Cable to the Scanner
1. Power down all devices that will be connected to the scanner.
2. Plug the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the
Phaser handle.
The twist-l o ck
can be slipped
down the cable
to facilitate
connecting.
Power Supply
Lead
2-2
Cable Connector
on Host Side
Figure 2-1. Connecting the Cable to the Phaser
3. Turn the cable twist-lock 1/8 turn clockwise to seat it.
locked position
Figure 2-2. Locking the Cable to the Phaser
4. Gently pull the cable to make certain it is properly seated.
Set Up
Disconnecting Cables from the Scanner
To disconnect the scanner cable:
1. Power down all the devices connected to the scanner.
2. Remove the cable by twisting the twist-lock 1/8 turn counter-clockwise and pulling
the cabl e out.
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Setting Up the Cradle
On the bottom of the cradle are three ports. COM1 connects to the host computer, COM2
is used for daisy-chaining multiple base stations together, and the Power port supplies
power to the cradle.
Connect to host
COM1
COM2
Daisy
Chaining
Power port
Figure 2-3. Ports on the Cradle
1. Connect an appropriate power supply to the Power port on the cradle. The indicator
light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.
Figure 2-4. Power Supply Port
2. Insert the cable from the host computer into COM1.
If daisy chaining multiple cradles, connect the daisy chaining cable to COM2. For additional
information on daisy chaining, see Daisy-Chaining Cradles on page 3-6.
Scanner Power Options
Two power options are available:
• Battery
• Power Supply (“Charging”) Cable
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Charging the Battery
Before its first use, the scanner battery may need to be charged. It can be charged:
• Using the cradle
• Using a cable
• Using the UBC 2000.
Note:For a battery already in use, when the battery’s charge is almost
depleted, the scanner emits 4 high tone beeps, when the trigger is
pulled, indicating that it must be recharged.
Charging Using the Cradle
1. Connect the power supply to the power input jack on the cradle.
2. Connect the power supply to a receptacle supplying AC power of the proper
voltage level.
3. Insert the scanner into the cradle so that the nose of the scanner and tip of the
handle seat into the receptacles. The scanner displays “UNIT CRADLED” when
properly inserted in the cradle.
Set Up
Charge Status
Indicator Light
Figure 2-5. Placing the Scanner into the Cradle
4. Check the charge status indicator light. For additional information on charging, see
Table on page 2-6.
5. The battery charges automatically. A full charge of a depleted battery takes
approximately 3-1/2 hours.
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The cradle recharges batteries in the scanner only when the scanner is in the cradle. A
scanner with a depleted battery starts charging immediately upon insertion into the cradle,
whereas a scanner with a partially charged battery begins charging after approximately 15
minutes. Note that the scanner can be removed from the cradle at any time.
Charging Using a Cable
1. Connect the cable to the scanner.
2. Connect the power supply to the power jack on the cable.
3. Connect the power supply to a receptacle supplying AC power of the proper
voltage level.
4. The battery charges automatically. A full charge of a depleted battery takes
approximately 3-1/2 hours.
Charging Using the UBC 2000
The battery can be charged using the Universal Battery Charger UBC 2000. The UBC
adapter for the P460/P360/P470/P370 scanner battery is required. Refer to the UBC 2000
guide for information on recharging the battery using the UBC 2000.
Charge Status LED Indications
The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status, as
shown in the table below.
Table 2-1. Cradle LED Indications
LED Status
Off The scanner is not in the cradle or has not been
properly inserted into the cradle.
Blinking Slowly The scanner is properly seated in the cradle and
charging will begin shortly.
Blinking Rapidly The battery is actively charging.
On Battery charging is complete.
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Changing the Battery
Once a battery is fully charged, it will generally last up to 12 hours without being returned
to the cradle. By returning it to the cradle during the day, you extend this time.
If a significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to increased
usage, consider replacing the battery.
Removing the Battery
1. Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover.
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Battery
Release
Latch
Figure 2-6. Removing the Battery Compartment Cover
2. Slide the battery toward the bottom of the scanner and then pull the bottom of the
battery back and out of the scanner.
Figure 2-7. Pulling the Battery Out
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Inserting the Battery
1. Place the top portion of the battery (curved side up, contacts toward top) into the
scanner and then slide it up the handle.
2. Replace the battery compartment cover.
3. Slide the release latch up to secure the cover in place.
Connecting to a Host
When Using the Scanner as a Batch Device
When using the scanner as a batch device (uncorded) running off its battery, you can
transmit stored data to a host in one of two ways:
• through a cable connected directly to the scanner
• through a cradle.
When Using the Scanner as a Corded Device
When using the scanner as a corded device, power and host communications take place
using a cable.
RS-232 Communication with a Host
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.
2. Plug the communication cable’s connector into an appropriate RS-232 (serial) port
on the host device.
3. If using a cradle for communication, plug the power supply lead into the Power port
on the bottom of the cradle.
If using a cable directly connected to the scanner, plug the power supply lead into
the power port on the cable’s connector (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-2).
4. Connect the power supply into an AC receptacle.
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Using A Synapse Cable with the cradle
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.
IMPORTANT
Before power is provided to the cradle (step 6), the following steps must be
completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle (step 2) AND
flying power lead plugged in (step 4). If the cables are not connected in this
sequence, the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate properly.
2. Connect the Synapse cable to the cradle COM1 port (see Figure 2-3 on page 2-4).
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse cable to the Synapse Interface adapter.
4. The Synapse cable has a flying power lead. Connect this lead to the receptacle in
the Synapse Interface adapter, as shown in Figure 2-8. See the Synapse guide for
details.
Set Up
the
To Host
Flying Power
Lead
Synapse Interface
Adapter (Module)
Synapse
Cable
To Cradle
Figure 2-8. Synapse and Adapter Cable
5. Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host.
6. Connect the power supply to the cradle (see Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4).
7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.
8. The indi cator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.
9. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your
specifications.
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Using A Synapse Cable with the Scanner
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.
IMPORTANT
Before power is provided to the scanner (step 6), the following steps must be
completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the scanner (step 2) AND
flying power lead plugged in (step 4). If the cables are not connected in this
sequence, the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate properly.
2. Connect the Synapse cable into the bottom of the scanner.
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse cable to the Synapse Interface adapter.
4. The Synapse cable has a flying power lead. Connect this lead to the receptacle in
the Synapse Interface adapter, as shown in Figure 2-9. See the Synapse guide for
details.
the
To Host
Flying Power
Lead
Power
Receptacle
Synapse Interface
Adapter (Module)
Synapse
Cable
Power Supply
Lead
To Cradle
Figure 2-9. Synapse and Adapter Cable
5. Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host.
6. Connect the standard Phaser memory scanner power supply to the power
receptacle in the Synapse cable.
7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.
8. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your
specifications.
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