Codonics SLS500i Reference guide

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Technical Brief
Codonics SLS 500i
Wired Hand Scanner
Overview
The Codonics Safe Label System™ SLS 500i™ supports the
use of a Motorola
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DS420 -HC barcode scanner as a wired
hand scanner for scanning labels on containers that are large
or not easily scanned by 500i (for example, IV bags).
When using the wired hand scanner with 500i, the scanner
must be in SNAPI mode (SNAPI is the scanner’s
communication interface). By default, the scanner is shipped
in SNAPI mode.
Enabling the Use of a Wired Hand
Scanner in the SLS Configuration
Package
To enable the use of a wired hand scanner with 500i, the
Disable Wired Hand Scanner option on the Safety tab of the
Administration Tool’s Configuration Manager section must
be deselected in the SLS configuration package, as shown in
the following figure.
Connecting the Wired Hand Scanner
to 500i
Included with the DS420 -HC barcode scanner are the
following components:
◆ A wired hand scanner USB cable. This cable includes an
RJ-45 connector that connects to the scanner and a
standard USB connector that connects to the USB
extension cable.
◆ A USB extension cable. This cable provides a safe
disconnect to reduce the risk of damage to 500i when the
wired hand scanner USB cable is pulled tight. The cable
has an angled male connector for connection to the touch
screen USB port 1 and a female connector for accepting
the wired hand scanner USB cable connector. A tie wrap
is attached to the cable near the female connector to
ensure that the cable cannot slide in the cable clip.
◆ A cable clip. This clip is used to secure the USB extension
cable to the back of the display stalk.
To connect the wired hand scanner to 500i:
1. Make sure that 500i is powered off.
2. Clean and disinfect the wired hand scanner. Refer to
“Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wired Hand Scanner”
later in this Technical Brief.
3. Clean the back of the display stalk and let it dry.
4. Attach the cable clip to the back of the display stalk.
If the 500i shelf is on the right side of the medical cart,
attach the cable clip between the two screws on the right
side of the display stalk, as shown in the following
figure.
NOTE: The use of the wired hand scanner requires a
feature key on 500i. Contact your Codonics Sales
Representative to obtain the proper key.
NOTE: It is recommended that you purchase the
DS420 -HC scanner from Codonics. A standard
DS420 -HC scanner will not provide the same
performance as a DS420 -HC scanner from Codonics,
which includes custom firmware.
Disable Wired Hand Scanner option
ARNING: The use of the wired hand scanner with
500i can create a tipping hazard. Secure 500i using the
VESA mount points on the bottom of 500i.
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect the wired
hand scanner to 500i prior to starting up or logging into
500i.

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If the 500i shelf is on the left side of the medical cart,
attach the cable clip between the two screws on the left
side of the display stalk, as shown in the following
figure.
5. Insert the USB extension cable’s angled connector into
the touch screen USB port 1, as shown in the following
figure.
6. Attach the USB extension cable to the clip:
a. Depending on which side of the medical cart the
500i shelf is, loop the cable as shown in the figures in
the next column.
b. Pull up on the top tab of the cable clip.
c. Insert the cable into the clip.
d. Pull down on the bottom tab and push down on the
top tab until you hear the top tab click into the
bottom tab. Continue pushing the top tab until the
cable is snug in the cable clip.
The following two figures show the USB extension cable
attached for both orientations of the 500i shelf.
USB Extension Cable Attached with 500i Shelf on Right
Side of edical Cart
USB Extension Cable Attached with 500i Shelf on Left
Side of edical Cart
7. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the wired hand scanner
USB cable to the wired hand scanner:
a. Push the RJ-45 connector into the wired hand
scanner RJ-45 port until you hear it click.

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b. Gently pull the wired hand scanner USB cable to
make sure that the RJ-45 connector is securely
connected.
. Connect the USB connector of the wired hand scanner
USB cable to the USB extension cable female connector,
as shown in the following two figures.
Inserting Wired Hand Scanner USB Cable with 500i Shelf
on Right Side of edical Cart
Inserting Wired Hand Scanner USB Cable with 500i Shelf
on Left Side of edical Cart
An example of the connected wired hand scanner is shown
in the following figure.
Testing the Wired Hand Scanner
Communication with 500i
After connecting the wired hand scanner and starting 500i,
the following prompt displays:
Scan the barcode displayed in the prompt.
This will confirm that the wired hand scanner is
communicating with 500i.
Configuring the DS4208-HC Scanner
for 500i
By default, the DS420 -HC scanner is configured to work
with 500i. If you ever need to reconfigure the DS420 -HC
scanner to work with 500i, scan the 2D barcode below.
After successfully scanning this barcode, you will hear an
audible beep and then an audible sound that indicates that
the DS420 -HC scanner is restarting.

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Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wired
Hand Scanner
Following are the cleaning and disinfecting instructions for
the wired hand scanner in environments that require daily or
more frequent cleaning to prevent the spread of germs.
To avoid long-term damage to the wired hand scanner, it is
recommended that you disinfect it only when necessary as
determined by your hospital's policy.
Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions
1. Dampen a soft cloth with one of the approved cleaning
or disinfecting agents listed in the SLS User’s Manual or
use pre-moistened wipes.
2. Gently wipe all surfaces, including the front, back, sides,
top, and bottom of the wired hand scanner.
3. Clean the trigger and in between the trigger and the
housing. Use a cotton-tipped applicator to reach tight or
inaccessible areas.
4. Immediately dry the scanner window after cleaning it
with a soft non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.
5. Allow the wired hand scanner to air dry before using it.
Monthly Deep Cleaning and Disinfecting
Instructions
Maintain the wired hand scanner in good working order
with a regular comprehensive cleaning routine to remove
the natural build-up of dirt that occurs with everyday use on
connectors, scanner window, and housing surfaces.
◆ Housing surfaces: Follow the instructions in “Daily
Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions” in the previous
column to perform a general cleaning of the housing
surfaces.
◆ Scanner window: Wipe the scanner window with a lens
tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical
material such as eyeglasses.
◆ RJ-45 port:
a. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator
in isopropyl alcohol.
b. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped
applicator back-and-forth across the RJ-45 port. Do
not leave any cotton residue on the port.
c. Repeat steps a and b at least three times.
d. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in
isopropyl alcohol to remove any grease and dirt
near the connector area.
e. Use a dry cotton-tipped applicator (that is, with no
isopropyl alcohol applied) to dry the RJ-45 port and
the connector area.
Allow the wired hand scanner to air dry before using it.
Technical Support
If problems occur when using the scanner with 500i, contact
Codonics Technical Support.
Phone: +1.440.243.119
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.codonics.com
ARNING: Codonics makes no claims regarding the
efficacy of the listed chemicals or methods as a means of
controlling infection. Consult your hospital’s infection
control officer or epidemiologist.
ARNING: Always disconnect the wired hand scanner
or power off 500i before cleaning it. An electrical shock
could occur if 500i is powered on and liquid is spilled
into the wired hand scanner or 500i.
CAUTION: Never apply liquid directly to the wired
hand scanner. Be careful not to let liquid pool around
the scanner window, trigger, cable connector, or any
other area on the wired hand scanner.
NOTE: If the temperature is low and the humidity is
high, longer drying time is required. Warm
temperatures and low humidity require less drying
NOTE: If the temperature is low and the humidity is
high, longer drying time is required. Warm
temperatures and low humidity require less drying