Symbol WS 1200 User Manual

WS 1200 Scanner

WS 1200 Scanner

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exists only for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol products.
Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other

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Symbol Technologies, Inc.
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Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281;
4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461;
5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149;
5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791;
5,250,792; 5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163;
5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151;
5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140;
5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949;
5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621;
5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;
5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803;
5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153;
5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;
5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050;
5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146;
5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659;
5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;
6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;
6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;
6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;
6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584;
D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;
D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796;
1,907,875; 1,955,269 (Japan); European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK
2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713
rev. 06/02

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Introduction

The WS 1200 is a modular, wearable laser scanner that
provides the operator with unencumbered bar code
scanning capability . The scanner can be used with Symbol’s
WSS 1000 wearable scanning system, or with other host
computer systems.

The operator wears the WS 1200 scanner on the back of the
hand and uses a thumb-activated trigger to operate the
scanner . The scanner connects through an interface cable to
the WWC 1000, and passes the decoded data to the wrist
computer . Power for the WS 1200 is provided by the WWC
1000 wrist computer, or other host.

About This Guide

This guide provides information for:

• identifying the parts of the scanner

• assembling the WS 1200 scanner

• installing the WS 1200 as part of the WSS 1000 on
the operator’s hand

• operating the scanner

• cleaning the scanner and mount

• troubleshooting.

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Shipping Contents

Verify that you received the following items in the shipping
container:

• WS 1200 scanner with protective cap

• WS 1200 scanner mount

• trigger cable

• trigger mount.

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Parts of the WS 1200

Scan LED

Protective Cap

Scan Window

Front/Top View

WS 1200 Mount

Scan

Button

Scanner

Connector

Trigger Cable

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Trigger

Connector

Back View

Back View

with Cables

Interface

Cable

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Assembling the WSS 1000 System with the WS 1200

The WS 1200’s mount can be used by both right- and left­handed users.

Note: Verify that the WSS 1000

has the correct data cable,
shown right, for use with
the WS 1200 scanner.

1. Assemble the WWC 1000 wrist computer in the
mount as directed in the WSS 1000 Quick Reference
Guide.

2. Plug the trigger cable in the scan port on the back of
the scanner.

Scan Port

3. Plug the data cable from the WWC 1000 in the inter­face port on the back of the WS 1200 scanner. The
data cable connector is molded to fit next to the trig­ger cable connector.

Trigger Cable

Interface Port

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4. Place the WS 1200 on top of the mount, securing
with the velcro.

5. Slip the WS 1200 mount’ s strap through the buckle as
shown below to create a loose loop.

Buckle

Strap

6. Slide the wrist unit on your right or left arm as direct­ed in the WSS 1000 Quick Reference Guide.

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7. Insert your hand through the scanner mount.

Inserting Mount: Left Arm Shown

8. Slide an appropriately sized o-ring onto your middle
finger or both your middle and ring fingers, and se­cure using the strap at the front of the mount.

Or

9. Pull the hand strap snug, then use the velcro to secure
the strap. Place the lip on the front of the terminal

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mount over the velcro area on the scanner mount to
secure the two units together.

Hand Mount

Velcro Strap

10. Wrap the trigger cable around the side of the scanner ,
next to your index finger , and secure using the velcro
loop on the side of the mount.

11. Slide the trigger mount on your index finger , with the
button positioned next to your thumb, and adjust the
velcro strap.

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Operating the WS 1200 Scanner

The long range version of the WS 1200 scanner uses an
optional aiming dot to assist you in directing the scan beam.
If Single Trigger Aim Mode is enabled by the software:

1. Power the WSS 1000 system and scanner on by press­ing the trigger or the wrist computer’s power button.

2. Press and hold the trigger while aiming the dot at the
bar code.

3. Release the trig­ger. The dot ex­pands to a beam
that covers the
length of the bar
code.

If the decode is
successful, the
scan LED flash­es green and the
WWC 1000
screen displays the code. The WWC 1000 may also
beep, depending on the application software in­stalled.

When using the standard version of the WS 1200, or if
Single Trigger Aim Mode is disabled, only the scan beam
appears upon trigger pull. When a bar code is decoded, the
scan LED flashes green and the WWC 1000 screen displays
the code. The WWC 1000 may also beep, depending on the
application software installed.

Aiming Dot

Dot Expanding to Beam

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Scanning Tips

• For wider bar codes, hold the scanner farther away
from the symbol.

• The optimal scanning distance varies with bar code
density . Practice to determine what distances to work
within.

• Position the scanner at an angle to the bar code. If the
scanner is perpendicular to the bar code being
scanned, light can bounce back into the scanner’s exit
window and prevent a successful decode.

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Cleaning

Wipe the scanner window periodically with a lens tissue or
other material suitable for cleaning optical material, such as
eyeglasses.

Caution: Do not pour, spray, or spill any liquid on the

scanner.

Periodically hand wash the WS 1200’s mount in warm
water with a mild detergent and air dry.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause Action

Scanner does not
come on

Scanner does not
decode a bar code

Cables are not
secure.

Power is not
applied to scanner.

Bar code is
unreadable.

Scan window is
dirty.

Symbology is not
enabled.

Verify that the data
cable connection
and trigger cable
connection are se­cure.

Power for the scan­ner is provided by
the WWC 1000 (or
other terminal
host). Verify t hat
the terminal has a
charged battery in­stalled.

Verify that the bar
code is not defec­tive, i.e., smudged
or broken.

Clean scan window
with a lens tissue.
Tissues for eyeglass­es work well. Do
not use tissues coat­ed with lotion.

See your system ad­ministrator.

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Ergonomic Recommendations

Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of e rgonomic injury follow the
recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ens ure
that you are adhering to your company's saf ety progra ms to prevent empl oyee injur y.

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion

• Maintain a natural position

• Reduce or eliminate excessive force

• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach

• Perform tasks at correct heights

• Reduce or eliminate vibration

• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure

• Provide adjustable workstations

• Provide adequate clearance

• Provide a suitable working environment

• Improve work procedures.

Regulatory Information

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

Note: 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

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can r adiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause har mful
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 b y
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more 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.

protection against harmful interference in a residential

.

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)

Statement of Compliance

Symbol T echnol ogies, Inc. , hereby decl ares t hat t hi s devi ce is in c ompliance wi th all
the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A Declaration of Conformity may
be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/

Laser Devices

Symbol devices using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, and IEC825-1:1993,
EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996. The laser classification is marked on one of the labels
on the device.

Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and
international regulations:

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

Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright
light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light
beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.

DANGER - LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION - LUMIÈRE LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE
AU FAISCEAU

VORSICHT - LASERLICHT, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL
AUSSETZEN

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Scanner Labeling

AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER LIGHT IS

EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE - EVITER

TOUTE EXPOSITION - LUMIÈRE LASER

ÉMIS PAR CETTE OUVERTURE

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Scanner Labeling (Continued)

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Protective Housing (Cap) Labeling

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In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 825 and EN60825, the following information is provided to
the user:

ENGLISH

CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

DANISH / DANSK ITALIAN / ITALIANO

KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLYF CLASSE 2 LUCE LASER

SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO
KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT AL LASER DI CLASSE 2

DUTCH / NEDERLANDS NORWEGIAN / NORSK

KLASSE 1 KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLICHT KLASSE 2 LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN

NIET IN STRAAL STAREN LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2
KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT

FINNISH / SUOMI PORTUGUESE / PORTUGUÊS

LUOKKA 1 LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE CLASSE 1 PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1
LUOKKA 2 LASERVALO CLASSE 2 LUZ DE LASER NÃO F IXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO

ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2
LUOKKA 2 LASERTUOTE

FRENCH / FRANÇAIS SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASSE 2 LUMIERE LASER CLASE 2 LUZ LASER

NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2

GERMAN / DEUTCH SWEDISH / SVENSKA

KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASERPRODUK T KL ASS 1
KLASSE 2 LASERSTRAHLEN KLASS 2 LASERLJUS STIRRA INTE M OT STRÅLEN

NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL SCHAUEN LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2

HEBREW

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Warranty

(A) Seller's hardware Products are warranted against defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of shipment, provided the Product remains unmodified
and is operated under normal and proper conditions. Warranty
provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems,
Product modified or designed to meet specific customer
specifications ("Custom Products"), remanufact ured products, and
reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as provided in the
applicable Product specification in effect at th e time of purchase or
in the accompanying software license. (B) Products may be
serviced or manufactured with parts, components, or
subassemblies that originate from retu rned products and tha t have
been tested as meeting applicable specifications for equivalent
new material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for
defective hardware Products is limited to repair or replacement (at
Seller's option) on a "return to service depot" basis with prior Seller
authorization. Shipment to and from Seller will be at Seller's
expense, unless no defect is found. No charge will be made to
Buyer for replacement parts for warranty repairs. Seller is not
responsible for any damage to or loss of any software programs,
data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or
reinstallation of any software programs or data other than the
software, if any, installed by Seller during manufacture of the
Product. The aforementioned provisions do not extend the ori ginal
warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or
replaced by Seller. (C) The above warranty provisions shall not
apply to any Product (i) which has been repaired, tampered with,
altered or modified, except by Seller's authorized service
personnel; (ii) in which the defects or damage to the Product result
from normal wear and tear , misuse, ne gligence, improper storage ,
water or other liquids, battery leakage or f ailure to perform operator
handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by
Seller; (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or
electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces o r exposure beyond
normal use within the specified operational and environmental
parameters set forth in the applicable Product specification; nor

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shall the above warranty provisions apply to any expendable or
consumable items, such as batteries, supplied with the Product.
EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HERUNDER
INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABLILTY AND FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR USE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE I MPOSED B Y LAW
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY
PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A
LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS
OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS.
IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTIRES, FOR SUCH PRODUCTS,
SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY MA Y NOT APPL Y. The stated express warranties a re
in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of Seller for
damages, including but not limited to, special, indirect or
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use
or performance of the Product or service. Seller's liability for
damages to Buyer or others resulti ng from the use of any Pro duct
or service furnished hereunder shall in no way exceed the
purchase price of said Product or the fair market value of said
service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

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Service Information

Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s
network and run your applications.
If you have a problem running your unit or using your eq uipment, contact you r
facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the
equipment, they will contact the Symbol Support Center:

United States

United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific [phone]
Australia 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 1-505-5794-0
Denmark/Danmark 7020-1718 Finland/Suomi 9 5407 580
France 01-40-96-52-21 Germany/

Italy/Italia 2-484441 Mexico/México 5-520-1835
Netherlands/

Nederland
South Africa 11-8095311 Spain/España 91 324 40 00

Sweden/Sverige 84452900 [phone]

Latin America
Sales Support

Europe/Mid-East
Distributor Operations

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For the latest version of this guide go to:

http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

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1-800-653-5350
1-631-738-2400

315-271700 Norway/Norge [phone]

1-800-347-0178 Inside US
[phone] Outside US

Contact local distributor or call
[phone]

Canada 905-629-7226

Deutchland

6074-49020

Inside Spain

Outside Spain

Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Revision A — November 2002

70-32646-03

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300