Datalogic PowerScan M8300 User manual

PowerScan® M8300 Readers
Quick Reference Guide

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Quick Reference Guide 1
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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
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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
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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
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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