Datalogic PowerScan M8300 User manual

PowerScan® M8300 Readers
Quick Reference Guide

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Quick Reference Guide 1
UPDATES AND LANGUAGE AVAILABILITY
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Using PowerScan® M8300
2 PowerScan® M8300
USING POWERSCAN®M8300
The PowerScan®M8300 series readers can be used with either an BC-80X0 cradle or
Stargate™ radio base station to build a Cordless Reading System for the collection,
decoding and transmission of barcoded data.
PowerScan®M8300 laser readers automatically scan barcodes at a distance. Simply
aim and pull the trigger.
SCAN LINE POSITION
Code scanning is performed along the scan line emitted from the reading window.
This line must cross the entire code. The best reading angles are indicated in the
figure below:
READING ANGLE
Successful scanning is obtained by tilting the reader with respect to the barcode to
avoid direct reflections that impair the reading performance, see the figure below.

Using PowerScan® M8300
Quick Reference Guide 3
AIMING SYSTEM
PowerScan®M8300 provides an aiming system. If enabled, a partial trigger press
produces a red spot, which should be aimed over the code center to get the best
reading performance, see figure (1) above. By completely pressing the trigger the
scan line appears to start the code scanning (2).
After setting up the reader, you can enable or disable the aiming system by reading
the codes below:
Disable Aiming System (Default)
Ì$+Bj0$-"Î
Disable Aiming System (Default)
Ì$+Bj1$-'Î

Charging the Batteries
4 PowerScan® M8300
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Once the BC-80X0/C-8000 is powered, you can charge the reader's batteries.
Place the PowerScan®M8300 into the BC-80X0 cradle or the C-8000 battery charger.
The "Reader" LED on the cradle/battery charger turns red.
The battery is completely charged when the "Reader" LED on the cradle/battery
charger turns green.
To change the batteries, unscrew the retaining screw and extract the battery pack
from the reader handle. Then, insert the new battery pack into the reader handle and
tighten the screw. (See the following figures).
Figure 1 – Changing the Batteries
Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to high tem-
perature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified charger only. Risk of explo-
sion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of the
batteries as required by the relevant laws in force.
WARNING
1
2

Charging the Batteries
Quick Reference Guide 5
SETUP
PowerScan®M8300/BC-80X0 Point-to Point Configuration
1. Connect an BC-80X0 cradle to the Host. For installation and connection infor-
mation see the BC-80X0 Quick Reference Manual.
2. Charge the PowerScan®M8300 battery using an BC-80X0 or the
C-8000 charger as described in this Quick Reference manual. A full charge
takes 4 hours if using an external power supply; while it takes up to 10 hours
if supplying power through the USB port.
3. Configure the reader as described in this Quick Reference -
PowerScan®M8300/BC-80X0 Point-to-Point Setup.
4. Configure the BC-80X0 cradle. See BC-80X0 Configuration in the
BC-80X0 Quick Reference.
or
PowerScan®M8300/BC-80X0 Stand Alone Configuration
1. Connect an BC-80X0 cradle to the Host. For installation and connection infor-
mation see the BC-80X0 Quick Reference Manual.
2. Charge the PowerScan®M8300 battery using an BC-80X0 or the
C-8000 charger as described in this Quick Reference manual. A full charge
takes 4 hours if using an external power supply; while it takes up to 10 hours
if supplying power through the USB port.
3. Configure the reader as described in this Quick Reference -
PowerScan®M8300/BC-80X0 Stand Alone Setup.
4. Configure the BC-80X0 cradle. See BC-80X0 Configuration in the
BC-80X0 Quick Reference.
or
PowerScan®M8300/STAR-System™ Configuration
1. Charge the PowerScan®M8300 battery using an BC-8000 or the
C-8000 charger as described in this Quick Reference manual. A full charge
takes 4 hours if using an external power supply; while it takes up to 10 hours
if supplying power through the USB port.
2. Configure the reader as described in this Quick Reference
PowerScan®M8300/STAR-System™ Setup.

PowerScan® M8300 Configuration
6 PowerScan® M8300
POWERSCAN®M8300 CONFIGURATION
PowerScan® M8300/BC-80X0 Point-to-Point Setup
A rapid configuration procedure has been devised for point-to-point applications
where a single reader is associated exclusively with its own BC-80X0 base station and
where it is not necessary to set the Date and Time parameters.
A special pre-printed bind-address label provided in the BC-80X0 base station
package can be used to bind the PowerScan®M8300 reader to the base station with
the address coded on the label. The address is also written numerically on the label to
be easily recognized. Valid addresses are in the range from 0000 to 1999. Make sure
that all cradles used in the same area have different addresses.
To rapidly configure your point-to-point application:
END of procedure. YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ CODES.
1. Apply the bind-address label onto the BC-80X0 base station as indicated in
the BC-80X0 Quick Reference Manual.
2. When the BC-80X0 cradle is connected and powered, read the
Bind-Address label to pair the PowerScan®M8300 to the BC-80X0 cradle.
The green LED on the PowerScan®M8300 will blink: the reader is ready to be
positioned onto the cradle.
3. Firmly position the reader onto the cradle within 10 seconds, a beep will be
emitted, signaling that the BC-80X0 cradle has been paired to the
PowerScan®M8300, and the green LED on the reader will go off.
If it ever becomes necessary to
change the reader, just read the
bind-address label applied to the
cradle and position the new
reader onto the cradle.
Do not use multiple readers with
this configuration method.
4. Configure the BC-80X0 cradle, refer to the “BC-80X0 Quick Reference”.
Green LED

PowerScan® M8300 Configuration
Quick Reference Guide 7
POWERSCAN®M8300/BC-80X0 STAND ALONE SETUP
When the BC-80X0 cradle is connected and powered, configure the PowerScan®
M8300 by reading the following codes in the given sequence and follow the
instructions.
Note: for the numeric code selection of steps 3, 4, and 5 use the table at the end
of this Quick Reference.
1. Restore PowerScan®M8300 Default
Ì$+$*oÎ
2. Enter Configuration
Ì$+;Î
3. Set Date
ÌIA%Î
+
six digits for Day, Month and Year (DDMMYY).
4. Set Time
ÌIB'Î
+
four digits for Hours and Minutes (HHMM).
5. Set Radio Address
ÌRA0RFHÎ
+
four digits for the PowerScan®M8300 Address
(from 0000 to 1999).
All readers used in the same area must have different addresses.
6. Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$-?Î

PowerScan® M8300 Configuration
8 PowerScan® M8300
END of procedure. YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ CODES.
7. Read the Bind code to pair the PowerScan®M8300 to the BC-80X0 cradle.
The reader is dedicated to the cradle. Any previously bound reader will be
excluded.
To connect several readers to the same cradle see the following section "Using
Multiple Readers with Same Cradle". Bind
Ì$+RN0$-IÎ
The green LED on the PowerScan®M8300 will blink: the reader is ready to be
positioned onto the cradle.
8. Firmly position the reader onto the cradle within 10 seconds, a beep will be
emitted, signaling that the BC-80X0 cradle has been paired to the PowerScan®
M8300, and the green LED on the reader will go off.
9. Configure the BC-80X0 cradle, refer to the “BC-80X0 Quick Reference”.
Green LED

PowerScan® M8300 Configuration
Quick Reference Guide 9
USING MULTIPLE READERS WITH SAME CRADLE
If you want to use several readers associated with the same cradle, you must first Bind
the cradle with one of the readers (see previously described configuration procedure).
Successive readers can be associated with the same cradle by following the
configuration procedure substituting the Bind command with Join.
END of procedure.
POWERSCAN® M8300/STAR-MODEM™ STAND ALONE SETUP
To configure a PowerScan® M8300 reader to communicate with STAR-Modem™ in
Stand Alone Mode, follow the "PowerScan® M8300/BC-80X0 Stand Alone Setup"
procedure substituting steps 6 and 7 with those below:
END of procedure. YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ CODES.
7. Join
Ì$+RN1$-NÎ
The green LED on the PowerScan®M8300 will blink: the reader is ready to be
positioned onto the cradle. Complete step 8.
All readers associated with the same cradle must have different addresses.
CAUTION
6. STAR-Modem™ Address
ÌRSRÎ
Read the code above and the four-digit address of the STAR-Modem™.
7. Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$-?Î

PowerScan® M8300 Configuration
10 PowerScan® M8300
POWERSCAN® M8300/STAR-SYSTEM™ SETUP
The following procedure allows configuring a PowerScan®M8300 reader to
communicate with various STAR-System™ devices such as Stargate™ RF base stations:
1. Restore PowerScan®M8300 Default
Ì$+$*oÎ
2. Enter Configuration
Ì$+;Î
3. Set Date
ÌIA%Î
+
six digits for Day, Month and Year (DDMMYY).
4. Set Time
ÌIB'Î
+
four digits for Hours and Minutes (HHMM).
5. Set the connection according to the length of the codes to be read:
Code Length 240 Characters
ÌRA1aÎ
Code Length 240 Characters
(not for systems with BC-80X0 as Master)
ÌRA2dÎ

PowerScan® M8300 Configuration
Quick Reference Guide 11
END of procedure. YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ CODES.
6. Set Radio Address
ÌRF8Î
+
four digits from the Numeric Table for the PowerScan®M8300 Address
(from 0000 to 1999).
All readers used in the same area must have different addresses.
7. Set First STAR-System™ Address
ÌRSRÎ
+
four digits from the Numeric Table in the range 0000 to 1999
8. Set Last STAR-System™ Address
ÌRTTÎ
+
four digits from the Numeric Table in the range 0000 to 1999
Whenever the system is composed of a single base station, the first and
last base station addresses (steps 7 and 8) must have the same value.
9. Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$-?Î

PowerScan® M8300 Default Configuration
12 PowerScan® M8300
POWERSCAN®M8300 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
DATA FORMAT
code identifier disabled, field adjustment disabled, code length not transmitted,
character replacement disabled
CODE SELECTION
enabled codes
• EAN 8/EAN 13 / UPC A/UPC E without ADD ON
check digit transmitted, no conversions
• Interleaved 2/5
check digit control and transmission, variable length code; 4-99 characters
• Standard Code 39
no check digit control, variable length code; 1-99 characters
• Code 128
variable length code; 1-99 characters
disabled codes
EAN 128, ISBT128, Code 93, Codabar, pharmaceutical codes, MSI, Code 11, Code 16K,
Code 49, GS1 DataBar™ (GS1 DataBar™ includes the following symbologies: GS1
DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Expanded and GS1
DataBar Limited).
RADIO PARAMETERS
radio protocol timeout = 2 seconds, power-off timeout = 4 hours, transmission
mode = one-way, beeper control for radio response = normal, single store
disabled, batch mode disabled, find me enabled, radio RX timeout = disable

Technical Features
Quick Reference Guide 13
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Electrical Features
Battery Type 2150 Li-Ion battery pack
Time of recharge max. 4 hours with external power supply
max. 10 hours with Host power
Operating autonomy
(continuous reading)
60,000 reads (typical)
Display
(Only available with some
models)
LCD 4 lines x 16 chars
Programmable font and backlight
Indicators Good Read LED green
Good Read Spot green
Beeper
Laser Features M8300 M8300-AR
Power (max) in mW 0.9 mW 1.3 mW
Light Source VLD in the range between 630~680 nm
Scan Rate 35 ± 5 scans/sec
Reading Field Width (typical) see reading diagram
Max. Resolution 0.076 mm (3 mils) 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)
PCS minimum
(Datalogic Test Chart)
15% 25%
Scan Angle 42° 13.5° 0.7
Laser Safety Class 2 (EN 60825-1 / CDRH)
Radio Features European Models USA Models
Radio Frequency 433.92 MHz 910 MHz
Bit rate 19200 baud 36800 baud
Range (in open air) 50 m 30 m
System Configuration BC-80X0 STARGATE™
Max. number of devices
per base station
32 255
Max. number of devices
in the same reading area
2000
Environmental Features
Working Temperature -20° to +50 C / -4 to +122 °F
Storage Temperature -20° to +70 C / -4 to +158 °F
Humidity 90% non condensing
Drop resistance (on concrete) 2 m
Protection Class IP65 (IP64 for models with display)
Mechanical Features
Weight (with batteries) about 400 g (14.10 oz)
Dimensions 212 x 109 x 71 mm (8.34 x 4.29 x 2.79 in)
Material Polycarbonate molded with rubber

Reading Diagrams
14 PowerScan® M8300
READING DIAGRAMS
PowerScan® M8300
PowerScan®M8300 AR
*on reflective labels
12
24
36
48
60 96
36
24
12
0
12
24
36
cm
72 84 108 cm
0.19 mm
(7.5 mils)
0.25 mm
(10 mils)
0.33 mm
(13 mils)
0.50 mm
(20 mils)
1.00 mm
(40 mils)1.38 mm
(55 mils)
0.13 mm
(5 mils)
0.38 mm
(15 mils)
100
200
300
400
500 800
100
600 700
1.00 mm
(40 mils)
1.38 mm
(55 mils)
1.75 mm *
(70 mils)
0
200
300
100
200
300
cm
1000 cm
900
2.50 mm *
(100 mils)

Warranty
Quick Reference Guide 15
WARRANTY
Datalogic warranties this product against defects in workmanship and materials, for a
period of 3 years from the date of shipment, provided that the product is operated
under normal and proper conditions.
Datalogic has the faculty to repair or replace the product; these provisions do not
prolong the original warranty term. The warranty does not apply to any product that
has been subject to misuse, accidental damage, unauthorized repair or tampering.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website.
Log on to www.scanning.datalogic.com and click on the links indicated for further
information including:
•PRODUCTS
Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can down-
load specific Manuals and Software & Utilities including:
-Datalogic Aladdin™, a multi-platform utility program that allows device con-
figuration using a PC. It provides RS-232 interface configuration as well as con-
figuration barcode printing.
•SERVICE&SUPPORT
- Technical Support -Product documentation and programming guides and
Technical Support Department in the world
-Service Programs - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements
-Repair Services - Flat Rate Repairs and Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Repairs.
-Downloads – Manuals & Documentation, Data Sheets, Product Catalogues,
etc.
•CONTACTUS
Information Request Form and Sales & Service Network

Compliance
16 PowerScan® M8300
COMPLIANCE
This device must be opened by qualified personnel only.
The batteries must be removed before opening the device.
FCC COMPLIANCE
Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval
of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment.
This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may
cause undesired operation.
FCC ID U4F0015.
RADIO COMPLIANCE
Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency
devices of your country to verify any possible restrictions or licenses required.
Refer to the web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm for
further information.
LASER SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The laser scanner conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040
and EN60825-1 at the date of manufacture.
The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the output window (1).
Laser warning and classification label (2).
La utilización de procedimientos o regulaciones diferentes de aquellas
describidas en la documentación puede causar una exposición peligrosa a
la luz láser visible.
CAUTION

Compliance
Quick Reference Guide 17
The laser scanner utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the
laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the
beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the
laser beam hits the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as
mirrors, etc.
The following information is shown on the laser scanner device class label:
LED CLASS
Class 1 LED product.
This product conforms to EN60825-1:2001.
IC (INDUSTRY CANADA)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
ITALIANO
Classe 2:
LUCE LASER
NON FISSARE IL RAGGIO
APPARECCHIO LASER DI
CLASSE 2
DEUTSCH
Klasse 2:
LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
PRODUKT DER LASERKLASSE 2
FRANÇAIS
Classe 2:
RAYON LASER
EVITER DE REGARDER LE
RAYON
APPAREIL LASER DE
CLASSE 2
ESPAÑOL
Clase 2:
RAYO LÁSER
NO MIRAR FIJO EL RAYO
APARATO LÁSERDE CLASE 2

Compliance
18 PowerScan® M8300
WEEE COMPLIANCE
English
For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), please refer to the website at www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Italian
Per informazioni sullo smaltimento delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche
consultare il sito Web www.scanning.datalogic.com.
French
Pour toute information relative à l’élimination des déchets électroniques (WEEE),
veuillez consulter le site Internet www.scanning.datalogic.com.
German
Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronik- Altgeräten (WEEE)
erhalten Sie auf der Webseite www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Spanish
Si desea información acerca de los procedimientos para el desecho de los residuos del
equipo eléctrico y electrónico (WEEE), visite la página Web
www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Portuguese
Para informações sobre a disposição de Sucatagem de Equipamentos Eléctricos e
Eletrônicos (WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), consultar o site web
www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Chinese
有关处理废弃电气电子设备 (WEEE) 的信息， 请参考 Datalogic 公司的网站：
http://www.scanning.datalogic.com/。
Japanese
廃電気電子機器 (ＷＥＥＥ) の処理についての関連事項は Datalogic のサイト
www.scanning.datalogic.com, をご参照下さい。
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement