Honeywell 7820 Solaris User manual

7820 Solaris
Bar Code Scanner
™
User’s Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Product Overview.............................................................................................1
Applications and Protocols...............................................................................2
Scanner and Accessories.................................................................................3
Basic Kit Components...................................................................................3
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................3
7820 Scanner Design Specifications................................................................7
BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS
7820 Scanner...................................................................................................9
Components..................................................................................................9
Dimensions .................................................................................................10
Connector Panel .........................................................................................10
Caution and Serial Number Label...............................................................11
INSTALLATION
Cable Installation (Interface Specific).............................................................12
Keyboard Wedge........................................................................................12
USB.............................................................................................................13
RS232.........................................................................................................14
RS485.........................................................................................................15
Cable Installation (Secondary Metrologic Scanner) .......................................16
EAS Deactivation............................................................................................19
Flex Stand Installation, PN 46-00868.............................................................20
Wall Mount Stand Installation, PN 46-00869..................................................23
SCANNER OPERATION
Scan Zone......................................................................................................27
Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width....................................28
Indicator Descriptions.....................................................................................32
Audible........................................................................................................32
Visual ..........................................................................................................33
Failure Modes .............................................................................................34
Diagnostic Indicator Display........................................................................35
Power Save Modes.........................................................................................36
Touch Button Panel........................................................................................37

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MAINTENANCE
Replaceable Protective Outer Window........................................................... 38
Daily Maintenance..........................................................................................38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Troubleshooting Symptom / Solution Chart....................................................39
CONFIGURATION MODES............................................................................44
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE .......................................................................45
SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS
Scanner Pinout Connection............................................................................46
Cable Connector Configurations (Host End)..................................................48
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Safety .............................................................................................................50
EMC................................................................................................................51
Class A Devices..........................................................................................51
Class B Devices..........................................................................................52
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ................................................................................53
LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................................55
INDEX .......................................................................................................56

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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The 7820 Solaris™ vertical mini-slot scanner increases productivity with an
unmatched feature set that aggressively scans high-density codes and fits easily
into any existing enclosure found in small item, high-volume retail environments.
Every scanner comes standard with an integrated RF EAS antenna, Checkpoint®
•Automatic Scanning Operation
and Sensormatic interlock and the ability to be remotely configured or Flash
upgraded. These features, in combination with multiple on-board interfaces and
a diagnostic display, make the 7820 ideal for retailers seeking a lower total cost
of ownership on their next scanner investment. Firmware updates are easily
loaded into Flash memory.
The 7820 bar code scanner is equipped with a multitude of standard features
including:
•EAS Deactivation Antenna
•Supports Multiple Interfaces (USB, KBW, RS232, RS485)
•Custom Parsing Bar Code Data
•OPOS and JPOS System Compatible
•RS232 Auxiliary Port for Adding Peripherals (Scanners or Scales)
•User Replaceable Cables
•Coplanar Scanner Surface
•Sunrise 2005 Compliant
•Single-Digit Diagnostic Indicator
•Remote Management Capabilities

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INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS
The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory-
default communications protocol.
SCANNER COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL(S)
7820 RS232, Keyboard Wedge, USB, Auxiliary, RS485
The 7820 bar code scanner with Built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is
designed to be used for keyboard emulation only. Many RS232 configurable
functions available in other Honeywell scanners are also available as keyboard
wedge functions.
The following are the most important selectable options specific to the keyboard
wedge.
Keyboard Type
•AT (includes IBM®
•IBM PS2 (includes models 30, 70, 8556)
PS2 models 50, 55, 60, 80)
Keyboard Country Type
•
*USA
•
Italian
•
Swiss
•
Belgium
•
Japanese
•
Swedish/Finnish
•French
•German
•
Hungarian
•Russian Cyrillic
•Slovenian
•
Spanish
•Turkish
•United Kingdom

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
BASIC KIT COMPONENTS
Part # Description
MS7820 Bar Code Scanner
00-02407 MetroSelect®
00-02283
Configuration Guide
7820 Bar Code Scanner User’s Guide
57-57312-3 7820 EAS Cable - Checkpoint (External)
57-57313-3 7820 EAS Cable - Sensormatic (External)
Guides also available for download at www.honeywellaidc.com.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
7820 Scanner Interface Cables
5S-5S
xxx
-3*Straight, VLink Cable with short strain relief
5S-5S
xxx
-N-3* Straight, Direct Cable with short strain relief
5S-5S002-3 Keyboard Wedge VLink Cable with Adapter Cable
5S-5S006-N-3 RS485 (IBM) Direct Cable
5S-5S213-N-3 USB Direct 12V (Type A Plus Power) Cable
5S-5S235-3 USB 12VLink Cable (Type A)
57-57170-3 RS232 Scanner AUX 12VLink Cable
57-57500-N-3 RS232 Scale AUX Cable (Mettler-Toledo Viva)
57-57501-N-3 AUX Cable (MT Viva Scale Handheld Scanner)
xxx
*Specifies connection to the host.
Contact a customer service representative for additional information. See page
53 for contact information.

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 12V@ 1.25A output
46-00862 Power Supply, United States / Japan
46-00863 Power Supply, Continental Europe
46-00864 Power Supply, United Kingdom
46-00865 Power Supply, China
46-00866 Power Supply, Australia
Part # Description
7800 External Window Option
46-00867 7800 Replaceable Protective Outer Window
** For 7800 Replacement Protective Outer Window removal / installation instructions see
page 38 of this manual.
Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order additional
items, contact the dealer, distributor, or customer service. See page 53 for contact
information.

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
46-00868 7820 Flex Stand Kit
Flex Stand, Kit Components
1. Tall Flex Pole Cover......................................................................Qty. 1
2. Tall Flex Pole.................................................................................Qty. 1
3. Stand Base....................................................................................Qty. 1
4. Plastic Stand Base Cover..............................................................Qty. 1
5. M4 x 0.7 x 10-10N Flat Head Screw............................................Qty. 2
6. #8 x 1.00" Wood Screw.................................................................Qty. 4
7. ¼" Lock Washer ...........................................................................Qty. 2

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
46-00869 7820 Wall Mount Stand Kit
Wall Mount Stand, Kit Components
1. Short Flex Pole..............................................................................Qty. 1
2. Short Flex Pole Cover...................................................................Qty. 1
3. Plastic Housing .............................................................................Qty. 1
4. Plastic Stand Base Cover..............................................................Qty. 1
5. Wall Mounting Bracket..................................................................Qty. 1
6. ¼" Lock Washer............................................................................Qty. 2
7. M4 x 0.7 x 10-10N Flat Head Screw............................................Qty. 3
8. #8 x 1.00" Wood Screw ................................................................Qty. 4
Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order additional items,
contact the dealer, distributor, or customer service. See page 53 for contact information.