Intermec MaxiScan 3100 User manual

P/N 3-510049-01
MaxiScan 3100
Fixed Station Scanner
Installation Guide

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Regulatory Statements
Intermec hereby declares that the MaxiScan 3100 has been tested and found compliant with the below listed
standards as required by the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and by the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC:
EN50081-1 (1992) EN50082-1 (1998) EN60950 (1993)
USA: 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.
This equipment is intended for operation in an industrial environment, in compliance with the requirements for a Class B
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. It generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. If this equipment
causes interference, the user will be required to correct the interference at the users own expense.
Canada: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Australia-New Zealand: This equipment has been tested and found to conform to the Australian EMC
framework concerning Class B digital devices, prescribed by the Australian and New-Zealand
standard AS/NZS 3548.
The information contained in this document is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. No
part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any manner without the prior written permission of Intermec
Technologies Corporation.
MaxiScan products are covered by patents issued or pending in the USA and other countries.
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Throughout this document, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark ( or ®) symbol in every
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Laser warnings (MaxiScan 3100 ST / ML only)
These warnings do not apply to the MaxiScan 3100 SR which is a CCD scanner and
does not contain a laser.
English USA DHHS Standard 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11: Class IIa Laser Product
IEC 825-1 (1993) EN 60825-1 (1997): Class 1 Laser Product
AVOID LONG TERM VIEWING OF DIRECT LASER LIGHT
CAUTION - LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Deutsch IEC 825-1 (1993) EN 60825-1 (1997): Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1
AUGEN VOR DIREKTEM LASERLICHT SCHÜTZEN
VORSICHT! LASERLICHT BEI GEÖFFNETEM GEHÄUSE - NICHT IN DEN
STRAHL STARREN
Español IEC 825-1 (1993) EN 60825-1 (1997): Aparato láser de Clase 1
EVITAR EXPOSICIONES PROLONGADAS DE LA VISTA A LA RADIACION
LASER DIRECTA
CUIDADO - RADIACION LASER - EN FUNCIONAMIENTO NO MIRAR DENTRO
DEL RAYO LASER
Français IEC 825-1 (1993) EN 60825-1 (1997): Appareil Laser de Classe 1
EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION PROLONGÉE DE LA VUE AU RAYONNEMENT
LASER DIRECT
ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER - EN CAS DOUVERTURE NE PAS
REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
Italiano IEC 825-1 (1993) EN 60825-1 (1997): Apparecchio Laser Classe 1
NON ESPORRE A LUNGO LA VISTA AD UN IRRADIAMENTO LASER DIRETTO
ATTENZIONE - IRRADIAMENTO LASER - AD APPARECCHIO IN FUNZIONE,
NON GUARDARE IL FASCIO LUMINOSO
Português IEC 825-1 (1993) EN 60825-1 (1997): Equipamento Laser Classe 1
LUZ DE LASER - NÃO OLHAR NA DIRECÇÃO DO FEIXE
ATENCÃO - LUZ DE LASER QUANDO ABERTO - NÃO OLHAR NA DIRECÇÃO
DO FEIXE
CAUTION  Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein result in hazardous laser light.
VORSICHT  Bei einer anders als hier beschriebenen Verwendung der Bedienelemente oder
Veränderungen oder einer anderen Ausführung der Arbeitsabläufe entsteht gefährliches
Laserlicht.
ATTENTION  Lutilisation de contrôles/commandes ou de réglages ou lexécution de
procédures autres que ceux précisés par le présent document provoquent une lumière laser
dangereuse.
Avoid long term viewing of direct laser radiation.
Eviter toute exposition prolongee de la vue au
rayonnement laser direct.
Augen vor direktem Laserlicht schützen.
Complies with US DHHS Standard 21CFR Part 1040 as a:
Class IIa Laser Product. IEC825-1 (1993)  EN60825-1 (1997)

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Contents
1 Before you start .................................................................................................... 7
Introduction .............................................................................. 7
Integration considerations ....................................................... 7
Location and reading position .................................................. 8
Reading moving bar codes .................................................... 10
2 Installation .......................................................................................................... 13
Mounting ................................................................................ 13
Adjustable raised stand (option) ............................................ 14
Dimensions ............................................................................ 15
3 Connections ....................................................................................................... 17
MaxiScan 3100 connector ..................................................... 17
RS-232 C connection ............................................................. 18
RS-232 C connection with synchronization ........................... 18
RS-422 / RS-485 connection ................................................. 19
Current loop connection ......................................................... 19
4 Input / output synchronization .......................................................................... 21
Input synchronization ............................................................. 21
Output synchronization .......................................................... 23
5 Setup ................................................................................................................... 25
Online setup with EasySet ..................................................... 26
Basic setup ............................................................................ 27
6 Slave mode ......................................................................................................... 31
Security slave mode .............................................................. 31
Debug slave mode ................................................................. 33

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7 MaxiScan Connexion System (option) ............................................................. 35
MCS connection box .............................................................. 35
Scanner port .......................................................................... 36
Power supply port .................................................................. 37
Host port (RS-232 C) ............................................................. 38
Host port (current loop) .......................................................... 39
Synchros port ......................................................................... 40
8 Conversion cable (RS-232 C to RS-422 / 485) ................................................. 41
Host side connector ............................................................... 41
RS-422 host cable connector ................................................ 42
RS-485 host cable connector ................................................ 42
9 Technical characteristics .................................................................................. 43
Data (MaxiScan 3100 SR) ..................................................... 43
Data (MaxiScan 3100 ST / ML) .............................................. 45
Reading distance (MaxiScan 3100 SR) ................................. 47
Reading distance (MaxiScan 3100 ST / ML) ......................... 48
Accessories ........................................................................... 49

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1 Before you start
Introduction
The MaxiScan 3100 is a range of compact fixed bar code scanners that uses the latest
patented technology and integrated design for fast and accurate scanning. The
Maxiscan 3100 offers a choice of Intermecs linear image (CCD) or laser scanning
technologies that run on a common electronic/software platform. The MaxiScan 3100
is small and tough and is suitable for a number of industrial applications.
This Installation Guide explains how to install and set up your MaxiScan 3100.
You can use the EasySet setup software to set up the MaxiScan 3100.
Integration considerations
Environment Make sure the operating environment is suitable for the MaxiScan
3100 (see the Technical characteristics section).
Reading distance High-density bar codes require a shorter reading distance than
low-density bar codes. Reading distance is less critical for me-
dium density bar codes (see the Reading distance section).
Reading filters To optimize reading efficiency, activate a optimization filter when
you set up your MaxiScan. There are filters for barcode density,
contrast and reading distance. If you have problems reading a
barcode, try a different filter.
Setup Test the setup before you install the MaxiScan permanently.
Symbologies  Use the symbologies best suited to your application. Some
symbologies (Interleaved 2 of 5 for example) are less reliable
than others.
 Use as few symbologies as possible.
 Fixed barcode lengths and check digits increase reading
efficiency and security.
I/O synchronization  An external input synchronization device can be used to
activate the MaxiScan 3100.
 The MaxiScan 3100 can send a synchronization output to
control external devices according to the read result.
 See the Input/output synchronization section.

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Location and reading position
Tilt Prevents reading of a bar code if all the bars are not inside the reading
beam
Pitch  Reduces bar width and is much more critical for high-density barcodes
 Reading may be possible with a pitch angle up to 70°
 Reduce pitch to increase reading efficiency
tilt
good read read OK no read
pitch

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Skew  Reduces bar height
 Reading may be possible with a skew angle up to 65°
 Reduce skew to increase reading efficiency
 A small skew angle (2-3° minimum) is necessary to prevent specular
reflection
skew
Multi-line  Good for reading damaged barcodes
 Good for reading barcodes in different postions
 10 scan lines through an angle of 10° (20 scans / second on each
line)
 Multi-line is only available on the MaxiScan 3100 ML
10°

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Reading moving bar codes
Which scanner ?
MaxiScan 3100 ST suitable for reading moving bar codes.
MaxiScan 3100 ML suitable for reading moving bar codes. Good for damaged
barcodes or picket fence reading of "floating" barcodes.
MaxiScan 3100 SR not usually suitable for reading moving barcodes because the
pass-through speed must be very low. The information below
applies to laser scanners only (MaxiScan 3100 ST and ML).
Picket fence and ladder
Ladder reading increases reading efficiency.
picket fence
ladder
multi-line (MaxiScan 3100 ML)

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1 Before you start
Picket fence reading
Calculating pass-through speed
If your application reads moving bar codes, the MaxiScan 3100 ST / ML must have
time to read each bar code several times (5 scans is a good minimum). You can
calculate the pass-through speed as follows.
Ladder reading
Example:
code height = 2 cm; scan rate = 200 scans/second; number of scans on code = 6
2codeonscansofnumber
heightcoderatescan
speedthroughpass-
+
x
=
sec/cm50
26
2200
speedthrough-pass =
+x
=
2 +
-x
=
codeonscansofnumber
width)codewidth(scanratescan
speedthroughpass-

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2 Installation
Mounting

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2 Installation
Adjustable raised stand (option)
P/N 0-51029-05

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2 Installation
Dimensions
7.5 cm (2.95")
6.5 cm (2.58")
5.6 cm (2.2")
3.6 cm (1.42")
4.8 cm (1.89")
Scale 1:2

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3 Connections
MaxiScan 3100 connector
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RS-232 C connection with synchronization
RS-232 C connection
See the MaxiScan Connexion System section for the pinouts of the MCS connection
box.
RS-232 C cable MCS/host
P/N 0-530062-01
MaxiScan 3100
power supply
host system
I/O synchronization
device
MCS connection box
P/N 0-531029-06
RS-232 C "Y" cable
P/N 0-530062-02
MaxiScan 3100
power supply
host system

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3 Connections
RS-422 / RS-485 connection
See the Conversion cable section for the pinouts of the RS232 C to RS-422/485 con-
version cable.
MaxiScan 3100
conversion cable
(RS-232 C to RS-422/485)
P/N 3-510022-00
user cables to connect
to user application
host system
I/O synchronization
device
power supply
Current loop connection
See the MaxiScan Connexion System section for the pinouts of the MCS connection
box.
MCS connection box
P/N 0-531029-06
user cable with current
loop to connect to user
application
user application
MaxiScan 3100
power supply

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