PSC PowerScanTM RF Scanner User Manual
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1. AN shipped with a custom configuration or may have been modified with other special programming it may not be desirable to download a potentially older configuration from an existing Base Station In this case reference the Systems Manual or the CAUTION Configurator Express On Screen Programming Software and consider uploading the scanner s newer configuration to the Base Station prior to linking User s Guide 5 Verifying Scanner to Base Station Communications Point the linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pages of this manual and pull the trigger see How to Scan for tips on scanning bar codes Watch the TX RX transmit receive indicator LED on the Base Station and or scanner green LED while scanning the bar code The LEDs should flash momentarily as the two devices communicate If no communication is indicated refer to the troubleshooting section of the Systems Manual When the scanner is programmed to do so communication can also be indicated by a second acknowledgement tone that is sounded after a good read tone If a transmission error beep warble is heard following a good read tone instead of the single acknowledgement tone communication between the devices may have failed2 Refer to the sections Using the PowerScan RF System and Troubleshooting for possible remedies should this occur 1 See LED and Beeper Indications for more details about beeper signals 2 Other reasons f2. Decoding To select this feature see the Programming Guide Scanner programming can also be performed using your PC and the Configurator Express On Screen Programming Kit Information about manuals kits and programming software for this product are available at our web site See the back cover for our web address NOTE User s Guide 19 Figure 11 Scanner Labeling and Nomenclature 1 Trigger 4 Tether Hook 2 Scan Window 5 Yellow LED 3 Green LED 6 Battery mation view the labels on the product itself or call NOTE your nearest sales or service representative Figure 11 above shows label placement ONLY For actual regulatory patent and other applicable infor 20 PowerScan RF Scanner Laser Cautions The PowerScan RF bar code scanner is certified in the U S to conform to the requirements of DHHS CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J for Class II laser products SR and LR and Class IIa XLR Class II and IIa prod ucts are not considered to be hazardous The scanner contains a Visi ble Laser Diode VLD at a wavelength of 650 670 nanometers and is designed so that there can be no human access to harmful levels of laser light during normal operation user maintenance or during pre scribed service operations In the unlikely event that a bright laser spot is expe AN rienced rather than a scan line do not stare into the beam or attempt to repair the unit Discontinue operation and return
3. Figure 5 A 90 rapid charge can be achieved in only two hours when using this optional accessory half the time than when a Base Station is used for charging The LEDs at each battery station operate the same as the CHARGE LED on the Base Station with rapid flashing indicating that rapid charging is taking place and on steady during trickle charging or when the rapid charge cycle is fin ished If you insert a battery into the Four Station Charger 7 and no LEDs illuminate the battery may be too cold Batteries must be at 0 C or higher to charge Do not attempt to charge cold batteries since plac NOTE ing them in the charger will curtail the charging of other batteries already present in the unit Figure 5 Using the Four Station Charger Accessory 1 Device Power LED 2 Station Charge LEDs User s Guide 9 How to Scan Figure 6 illustrates some tips to help get the best scanning results 1 The scanner must be pointed at a slight angle to the bar code Do not hold the scanner perpendicular to the bar code 2 The laser beam must cross the entire bar code The scanner cannot correctly read if the entire bar code is not scanned Figure 6 Scanning Tips 10 PowerScan RF Scanner Depth of Field There are currently four different range models for the scanner Depending upon the model type of your scanner you ll need to hold the unit at a given distance from the bar code to achieve o
4. cable retainer clip is rotated over the cable overmold until the retainer snaps in place see Figure 2B To disconnect the cable push in on the retainer away from the catch on the plastic wall to release it and enable it to swing upward allowing the cable to be pulled free see Figure 2C Figure 2 Connecting Disconnecting the Interface I F Cable User s Guide 3 2 Consult your Host Terminal manual to determine the required communication parameters for the Host Terminal e g baud rate parity etc and if necessary modify the pro grammed parameters to be compatible with those require ments Scanner and Base Station programming is performed using one of the following Configurator Express Programming Software PowerScan Bar Code Scanner Programming Guide See References for more information about how to obtain software and manuals for this product NOTE The Host Terminal manual should also be consulted AN as to whether power must be turned off before con necting peripheral devices Ensure that the correct procedure is followed to avoid damage to equip CAUTION ment or interruption of system functions 3 Connect the I F cable to the proper port on the Host Terminal check your Host Terminal manual to determine hardware requirements 4 Connect the AC Adapter s power cord at the Base Station and plug the AC DC adapter in at the wall outlet see Figure 3 The Base St
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6. Cosc PowerScan RF Handheld Bar Code Scanner User s Guide PSC Scanning Inc 959 Terry Street Eugene Oregon 97402 Telephone 541 683 5700 Telefax 541 345 7140 PSC the PSC logo Quadralogic II and PowerScan are registered trademarks of PSC Inc All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners All rights reserved No part of the contents of this documentation or the procedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of PSC Inc Owners of PSC Inc s products are hereby granted non exclusive revocable license to reproduce and transmit this documentation for the purchaser s own internal business purposes Purchaser shall not remove or alter any proprietary notices including copyright notices contained on this documentation and shall ensure that all notices appear on any reproductions of the documentation Should future revisions of this manual be published you can acquire printed versions by contacting PSC Customer Administration Elec tronic versions will either be downloadable from the PSC web site www pscnet com or provided on appropriate media If you visit our web site and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other PSC publications please let us know via the Contact PSC page Disclaimer Reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that the information i
7. Enables service tech nicians to identify Field Replaceable Unit FRU errors User s Guide 17 LED INDICATION DURATION COMMENT Continuous flashing When a scanner is nested in the station this indicates its bat tery is being quick charged Lit Constantly Charge Battery When a scanner is nested in the station this indicates its bat tery is at or near full charge Not Lit A scanner is not present or incorrectly inserted into the sta tion It can also mean the battery is below 0 C too cold for charge Lit Constantly Power Indicates that power is on a The LED remains on while the unit is actively processing code which requires a TX RX to occur The duration of the LED is dependent upon the length of the message 18 PowerScan RF Scanner Active Symbologies The active enabled bar code symbologies in the standard factory defaults are e Code 39 C39 e Code 128 C128 e Interleaved 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Your scanner should be pre programmed with these standard factory default settings unless it was shipped to you programmed with unique customer con figuration settings you or another user have made changes to scanner program ming Enhanced Scanning for Hard to Read Bar Codes Decoded scanners can be programmed to decode extremely poor quality bar codes by activating advanced Quadralogic II
8. PowerScan RF Scanner Sample Bar Codes Use these test bar codes to check the scanner s ability to read the var ious symbologies represented Code 128 Test C O DE oF oo TESIT A 99 95 C ode 93 Tes t 14476925 4 User s Guide UPC A l 00112 49 UPC A with 2 digit Add on Hl li oNN60ogg2101118 MW 69000 UPC A with 5 digit Add on u ll UPC E o19988751 0 00210126 1 101234 567891 26 PowerScan RF Scanner 23344 User s Guide 27 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards Directives EMC 89 336 EEC Low Voltage 73 23 EEC R amp TTE 1999 5 EC Standards ETS 300 683 1997 ETS 300 220 3 2000 EN60825 1 1996 EN60950 1997 Equipment Type Bar Code Scanning Equipment Product PowerScan RF Bar Code Scanner URR LAL danis Charles W Vanlue Nigel Davis Director Corporate Quality Vice President PSC Inc Europe Middle Fast amp Africa 959 Terry Street PSC Bar Code Ltd Eugene OR 97402 Axis 3 Rhodes Way U S A Watford England WD24YW cE Asia Pacific Italy PSC Hong Kong PSC S p A Hong Kong Vimercate Ml Italy Telephone 852 2 584 6210 Telephone 39 0 39 62903 1 Fax 852 2 521 0291 Fax 39 0 39 685496
9. S VAC sec cacact ae keane e E ae 23 Troubleshooting Sse ce caves cesta wpa dese eset och nearest acs cea 24 Sample Bar GOdGG oso heed sta eee ae eat ee 25 User s Guide i Unpack and Inspect Your Scanner After unpacking your new scanner check the contents of the ship ping carton to ensure all the items you ordered are included e PowerScan RF handheld scanner e Battery Pack s e User s Guide this manual e Optional Accessories that you ordered The scanner can be purchased with or without accessory kits If your package contains wrong or missing components contact your place of purchase If there are damaged components immediately file a claim with the carrier You may want to save your packing material in case you need to ship the scanner at some later time References For more information about this product its associated publications software and accessories visit our website listed on the back cover of this manual Quick Start Instructions The basic steps below must be performed to set up the RF scanner Each of these steps is detailed in this manual e Installing the Battery e Verifying Scanner Operation e Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal e Linking the Scanner to a Base Station e Verifying Scanner to Base Station Communications User s Guide 1 Installing the Battery To assure maximum usage batteries should always be fully charged before their initial use See Bat
10. aneously while other scanners are in use with the Base Station inserted into the Base Station the Charge LED will NOTE not illuminate Batteries will not charge if their temperature is below 0 C 30 F If a battery that is too cold is Tips for Extending Battery Life Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries will better hold a charge if allowed to discharge at least once a week The chemical reactions that correspond to charge and discharge in a rechargeable battery should occur to obtain the maximum number of charge discharge cycles in the battery If a battery is removed from the scanner and stored it should be fully charged when stored Batteries will lose the ability to hold a charge when stored for long periods of time weeks months or longer Batteries will typically have about 30 charge capacity when shipped To assure maximum usage the battery should be fully charged before use Store your battery in a cool dry place Do not leave your battery exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures below 0 C 30 F and above 38 C 100 F Disposing of Batteries There presently are no US North America or World disposal require ments for NiMH batteries so when they won t hold a charge any more the batteries can be disposed of preferably through a recycling center 8 PowerScan RF Scanner Four Station Charger If you have a Four Station Charger batteries are inserted for charging as shown in
11. ation s POWER LED should be illuminated when the unit is properly connected to power Figure 3 Connecting Power to the Base Station PF PowerScan RF Scanner 5 Apply power to the Host Terminal 6 Verify communication with the Host Terminal by aiming the linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pages of this manual and pulling the trigger see How to Scan for tips about scanning bar codes Confirm that the scanner Base Station sent the data to the host terminal If not see the sec tion Troubleshooting Once all communications are verified the system is ready for use Linking the Scanner to a Base Station To link a scanner to a Base Station simply scan the Base Station ID bar code located on the top of the desired Base Station As the scanner searches for the Base Station a short beep is heard as it seeks for the correct channel When the Base Station responds to the request the scanner s beeper will either sound a Link Granted or Link Denied signal see the section LED and Beeper Indications for more informa tion The existing Base Station system configuration can be automatically downloaded to the scanner This automatic download feature is con figurable and can be disabled See the Systems Manual for more information about this feature If downloading occurs a slight delay with link verification announcement will occur Since a new replacement scanner may have been
12. cators with shaded rows representing features that are pro NOTE grammable Table 1 Scanner GREEN LED Functions LED INDICATION DURATION COMMENT Disable 100ms on 900 ms off Indicates the scanner Indication D D D i 0 has been disabled Indicates a bar code Good Bka 500 ms on has been read and Indication SS decoded Program 500 ms on 500 ms off Indicates the scanner Mode Continuous flashing is in Programming Indication HS Mode Field Varies Consists of a Enables service tech Replaceable 0ng flash followed by nicians to identify Unit FRU multiple short flashes Field Replaceable Unit Indications 7 GB FRU errors Low Battery Indication Two flashes at 100 ms on 350 ms off Occurs at trigger pull before the laser is enabled Indicates the battery is in need of recharging User s Guide 15 Table 2 Scanner YELLOW LED Functions neice ON DURATION COMMENT Laser n On Steady The yellow LED illumi indication nates whenever the laser is on Table 3 Scanner BEEPER Functions koah DURATION COMMENT Scanner Not Six beeps consisting of Indicates a bar code Currently 20 ms on 20 ms off was read before the Linked C oe O O oe scanner was linked to a Base Station 100 ms on short i Three programmable Good Read 250 ms on medium functions are avail Bee able This indicates a E bar code has been 500 ms on long rea
13. d and decoded A very short beep bip is sounded Partial Read 20 ms on when one bar code of Bip i a two bar code pair has been successfully decoded 100 ms on short Indicates a successful Base Sta i bar code transmission aon to the host config eee 250 ms on medium urable a successful ni mm change of channel or a 500 ms on long a successful transmis P sion of a new configu ration to the host 16 PowerScan RF Scanner SPEAKER INDICATION DURATION COMMENT High then low then high Transmis then low Indicates unsuccess sion Error ful transmission to the Beep a 7 z 7 host Low then medium then Indicates a scanner high Link Beep g has been successfully oO linked to a base sta o a tion High then medium then Indicates a scanner low Unlink Beep has been successfully a unlinked from a base o a station Field Varies Consists of a Enables service tech Replaceable 0ng tone followed by nicians to identify Unit FRU Multiple short tones Field Replaceable Unit Indications n FRU errors Table 4 Base Station LED Functions LED INDICATION DURATION COMMENT Indicates communica Lit for variable time tions activity to or from l the Base Station Continuous rapid TX RX flashing at power up ie a broken Transmit aaa E fale Receive Varies Consists of a long flash followed by multiple short flashes
14. ncluded in this manual is complete and accurate However PSC reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice Table of Contents Unpack and Inspect Your Scanner ecseeesteesteesteeeeeeeeeees 1 FICIGTERCOS iiss inini aaa a Ra AREA 1 Quick Start Instructions ssssssssssseessssssteeserrrenssrreensntneenrnneennnne 1 Installing the Battery s sssssssssseesssiesssreessrreessreessreensrenssreesnns 2 Verifying Scanner Operation ssssssssessseeessreessrrerrrerrrrenen 3 Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal 3 Linking the Scanner to a Base Station ccccseeeeeeeeeee 5 Verifying Scanner to Base Station Communications 6 Using the PowerScan RF System sssesssessseeseseeseseeeseeeseenees 7 Battery Charging and Maintenance c ccceeseeeeseeeeeee 7 Tips for Extending Battery Life sscrcccsncuecch peed teat tacnperts 8 Disposing of Batenes iecc ntelenvenwealanscrndnralnni vgs 8 Four Station Charger a sccsc ie cctasttecensatheuttcee trate reek ceased 9 HOW tO SCAN iissa a aai 10 Depth of Field imeni ana 11 LED and Beeper Indications sccccccsseseseeseeesesesteseeeseees 15 Active Symbologies ssssssssssssrsessrrrssrrrssrrresssresssrnsssrrsssress 19 Enhanced Scanning for Hard to Read Bar Codes 19 Laser Catton Scie codes ceil aidian a 21 Radio Frequency Interference csssssecessseseeseeteseeseseees 22 PAS
15. o a Base Station on page 5 the scanner is within reasonable operating range of the Base Station with no major obstructions between the radio units such as thick walls or heavy machinery At the time of this writing maximum line of sight range is specified at 150 feet there is no local signal interference with other radio operated equipment Consult the Systems Manual concerning selec tion of alternate channels the Base Station is powered on You can verify the Base Sta tion s AC Adapter by using a known good AC Adapter the Base Station interface cable is securely attached to the host Consult your technical support manager or refer to your host system manual to identify the proper cable connec tion for the scanner If necessary verify interface cable func tion by using a known good interface cable If the problem is specific to scanning verify that the bar codes you are trying to scan are of satisfactory quality Bar code label verifiers are available from your dealer if you need precise reporting of label details Bar codes that are damaged wrinkled smudged or torn may cause the scan ner to read poorly or not at all If bar code quality seems to be the problem check to see if the scanner will read a sample bar code from the following pages the programmable setting for advanced Quadralogic II decoding is set optimally for your system See Enhanced Scanning for Hard to Read Bar Codes on page 19 24
16. ons 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 televi sion reception which can be dertermined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 22 PowerScan RF Scanner Maintenance The scan window will require occasional cleaning to remove smudges dust and other debris To ensure optimal performance clean the Scan Window using a soft cloth or lens tissue dampened with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent See Figure 12 The scanner body can also be cleaned using this method Figure 12 Cleaning the Scan Window VX User s Guide 23 Troubleshooting Troubleshoot your RF scanning system by performing the following checks For the RF system ensure that the battery is charged See Battery Charging and Maintenance on page 7 the battery is properly installed See Installing the Battery on page 2 the scanner is linked to the desired Base Station See Linking the Scanner t
17. or a warble are that the Base Station may be configured differently than the scanner or that the system s interface doesn t support the symbology bar code type you re trying to scan 6 PowerScan RF Scanner Using the PowerScan RF System This section covers the following topics e Battery Charging and Maintenance e How to Scan e LED and Beeper Indications Battery Charging and Maintenance When the scanner is in use a low battery condition E is indicated by a repeated two flash signal from the scanner s green LED every time the trigger is pulled before the laser is enabled This indicator may have NOTE been disabled via custom programming See LED and Beeper Indications for more information Seat the scanner in the Base Station as shown in Figure 4 ensuring that the battery fully engages the station s metal contacts The CHARGE LED on the Base Station should flash indicating the bat tery is charging Figure 4 Charging the Battery User s Guide 7 Rapid flashing indicates that charging is taking place Rapid charging occurs when the battery temperature is between 10 C 50 F and 46 C 115 F and or voltage of the battery is between 2 0 and 3 2V Charge time is less than 4 2 hours Rapid charge ends with the battery at approximately 90 to 95 capacity The CHARGE LED remains on steady when trickle charging or after the charge cycle is complete A scanner may be charged simult
18. ptimum scanning results The following diagrams provide depth of field information for each of the models when scanning grade A Code 39 bar codes Standard Range SR High Density HD Long Range LR and Extra Long Range XLR Definition of a mil A mil is equal to 0 001 inches In the context of the illustrations in this section a mil represents the minimum bar code element width Thus a 5 mil bar code would have a minimum element width of 5 mils or 0 005 inches Measurements are based on SR models set with the E standard 28 scan width as opposed to the Half Angle setting of 14 Reference the Programming Manual for more information about the Half Angle NOTE feature Specifications are subject to change without notice Figure 7 Depth of Field SR Depth of Field Paper Labels SR decoded model Code 39 User s Guide 11 See the section titled Definition of a mil for more information about reading this chart Measurements are based on HD models set with the standard 28 scan width as opposed to the Half Angle setting of 14 Reference the Programming Manual for more NOTE information about the Half Angle feature Specifications are subject to change without notice Figure 8 Depth of Field HD Depth of Field Paper Labels HD decoded model Code 39 12 PowerScan RF Scanner are based on LR models set
19. tery Charging and Maintenance on page 7 NOTE Orient the battery as shown in Figure 1 then push it into the scanner until it snaps in place To remove the battery push in on the release tabs on both sides of the battery s base and pull it straight out of the scanner Figure 1 Installing the Battery 1 Battery Release Tabs 2 PowerScan RF Scanner Verifying Scanner Operation Once a charged battery has been installed in the scanner scan the sample bar codes in the back of this manual that correspond to the symbologies your scanner is programmed to read If unsure how to do this see the section on How to Scan in this manual The system may signal with one or a combination of indicators depending upon how the scanner and Base Station are programmed to respond see LED and Beeper Indications for details If your scanner fails to read a sample bar code of a symbology it s programmed to read turn to the section titled Troubleshooting Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal It is important that the interface I F cable be con 7 nected to the Base Station prior to applying power to the system This is because the interface type RS 232 IBM Keyboard Wedge etc is selected by NOTE the Base Station subject to the I F cable it is con nected to at the time of power up 1 Connect the I F cable to the Base Station see Figure 2A The I F cable is inserted into the connector and the
20. the unit to your dealer Note that when using Marker Beam Mode a single aim CAUTION ing dot is projected momentarily preceding a scan line and is not considered a malfunction Do not open or otherwise service any components AN in the optics cavity Opening or servicing any part of the optics cavity by unauthorized personnel may violate laser safety regulations The optics system CAUTION is a factory only repair item The PowerScan RF scanner is required to be used in conjunction with the PSC Base Station Model PowerScan RF Base Station NOTE User s Guide 21 Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub ject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 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 gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with these instructi
21. with the a 14 scan width as opposed to the alternate Full Angle set ting of 28 Reference the Programming Manual for NOTE more information about the Half Angle feature See the section titled Definition of a mil for more i information about reading this chart Measurements Specifications are subject to change without notice Figure 9 Depth of Field LR Depth of Field Paper Labels LR decoded model Code 39 User s Guide 13 See the section titled Definition of a mil for more information about reading this chart Measurements are based on XLR models set with a 10 scan angle width Specifications are subject to change without notice Figure 10 Depth of Field XLR NOTE Depth of Field Paper Labels XLR decoded model Code 39 Tanne O 15 mil e a 20 mil 100 mil 12345 6 7 8 910111213141516 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 FEET 14 PowerScan RF Scanner LED and Beeper Indications The Base Station LED indicators and the scanner s LEDs and beeper are used to announce system status and perform other useful signals The tables below list the default function of each of the various indi cators Some LED and beeper indications can be disabled or modified via scanner programming The tables indicate the default behavior of the indi
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