Hand Held Products SV Series User manual

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User’s Guide
Quick Check® SV Series
Bar Code Scanner/Verifier

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Statement of Agency Compliance
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 that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Class B Compliance Statement
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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 television reception,
which can be determined 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:
• 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 or television technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Hand Held Products, Inc. may void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable
shield wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Canadian Notice
This equipment does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and
conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.

The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested
to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low
Voltage Directive.
For further information please contact:
Hand Held Products, Inc.
Nijverheidsweg 9
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment
(i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does
not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Statement of RoHS Compliance:
All SV Series units with appropriate part numbers conform to requirements
specified in DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND
OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
SV Series Use with UL-listed Equipment
The SV Series should be used only with printers, applicators, conveyors, etc.
that are UL listed. The SV Series is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power
supply (QCOLVPS) or receives power from the host unit (UL Listed Printer),
output rated 5Vdc, minimum 300mA maximum 2A.
Cautions
• Never stare directly into the laser beam.
• Never stare directly at a reflected image of the laser beam.
• Avoid exposure to the laser beam.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Use the SV Series only with UL-listed bar code printers, applicators,
conveyors, etc.
Laser Beam
The laser beam may be on at any time the Power/Sync LED is illuminated.

Laser Safety
• SV100C; IEC Class 3, CDRH Class III
• All other SV models; IEC Class 2, CDRH Class II
Enclosure Description

i
Chapter 1 - Quick Check SV Series
Introduction........................................................................... 1-1
SV Series Model Specifications .......................................... 1-2
ScanView Software .............................................................. 1-2
Laser Beam ........................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 - Control Panel
Reset Button.......................................................................... 2-1
Turn Off Laser Beam ..................................................... 2-1
Perform Calibration........................................................ 2-1
Reset Ports...................................................................... 2-1
I/O Connector ...................................................................... 2-1
+ 5 VDC Power Input........................................................... 2-2
Sync Inputs ........................................................................... 2-2
Edge Sync Mode ............................................................ 2-4
Envelope Sync Mode ..................................................... 2-4
Communication Sync Commands ........................................ 2-5
Output Ports .......................................................................... 2-5
System Displays.................................................................... 2-6
Power/Sync LED............................................................ 2-6
Calibration LED ............................................................. 2-6
Read LED....................................................................... 2-6
Indicator LEDs 1 and 2 .................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 - Serial Port Connector
Serial Port Specifications...................................................... 3-1
Serial Port Pin-out................................................................. 3-1
Serial Port Transmission Format .......................................... 3-1
Chapter 4 - ScanView Installation and Setup
Introduction........................................................................... 4-1
System Requirements ........................................................... 4-1
ScanView Software Installation ........................................... 4-1
Table of Contents

ii
PC Communication Port Setup............................................. 4-2
Software Operation Warnings .............................................. 4-3
Title Bar – Screen Display.................................................... 4-3
Menu Bar – Screen Display.................................................. 4-3
File Menu ....................................................................... 4-3
Setup Menu .................................................................... 4-3
Advanced Menu ............................................................. 4-5
Support Menu................................................................. 4-5
About (Menu Item) ........................................................ 4-5
Speed Button Bar – Screen Display...................................... 4-6
Modes Of Operation ............................................................. 4-7
Analysis Screens................................................................... 4-8
Color Coding ...................................................................... 4-11
Chapter 5 - Scanner Setup
Scanner Positioning .............................................................. 5-2
Bar Code Travel Direction.................................................... 5-3
Bar Code Travel Speed Considerations ......................... 5-3
SV Scanner/Verifier Setup Procedure .................................. 5-3
Bad Reflectance Profile ........................................................ 5-7
Picket Fence Direction ................................................... 5-7
Picket Fence Bar Code Positioning Specifications:....... 5-8
Ladder Direction ............................................................ 5-8
Setting Ladder Mode Scanning Length Using ScanView
Software ......................................................................... 5-8
Calibration ............................................................................ 5-8
Adjusting Scanner Gain and Offset .................................... 5-10
Chapter 6 - SV Command Language
Introduction........................................................................... 6-1
Data Match Commands – B.................................................. 6-1
Relationship Between ~BC and ~Br Commands ................. 6-5
Diagnostic Commands – D................................................... 6-5
Hardware Configuration Commands – H ............................. 6-6
Label Setup Commands – L ............................................... 6-11
Output Mode Selection Commands – O............................. 6-18

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Output Port Setup Commands – P ...................................... 6-19
System Control Commands – S .......................................... 6-24
How to Set Up Single Scan Operation ......................... 6-25
Checking SV Status with ~HT ..................................... 6-25
Output Interface Modes Descriptions ................................. 6-30
Mode 00 (~LV00)......................................................... 6-30
Mode 01 (~LV01)......................................................... 6-31
Mode 02 (~LV02)......................................................... 6-33
Mode 03 (~LV03)......................................................... 6-36
Mode 12 (~LV12)......................................................... 6-36
Mode 16 (~LV16)......................................................... 6-39
Mode 17 (~LV17)......................................................... 6-42
Mode 18 (~LV18)......................................................... 6-45
Mode 19 (~LV19)......................................................... 6-49
Mode 20 (~LV20)......................................................... 6-52
Chapter 7 - ISO Parameter Grade Thresholds
Chapter 8 - Technical Specifications
Scanning Performance–SV Series Model ............................ 8-2
Scanner Options ............................................................. 8-2
Power.............................................................................. 8-2
Sync ................................................................................ 8-2
Outputs ........................................................................... 8-3
Symbologies ................................................................... 8-3
Operation Modes................................................................... 8-3
Sync Mode – Moving Bar Codes ................................... 8-3
Sync Mode – Stationary Bar Codes ............................... 8-4
No Sync – Free Scan Operation ..................................... 8-4
Parameters Analyzed ............................................................ 8-4
Chapter 9 - Maintenance/Customer Support
Maintenance.......................................................................... 9-1
Cleaning.......................................................................... 9-1

iv
Technical Assistance ............................................................ 9-1
Online Technical Assistance .......................................... 9-2
For Further Information ................................................. 9-2
Product Service and Repair .................................................. 9-2
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance.............. 9-3
Limited Warranty.................................................................. 9-3
Chapter A - SV Series Setup Hints - Scanning
Distance and Angle
Introduction...........................................................................A-1
Setting the Proper Scan Distance..........................................A-1
Setting the Proper Scan Angle..............................................A-2
Calibration Hints...................................................................A-5