Intermec MaxiScan 2400 User manual

User's manual
Intermec MaxiScan 2400 VS
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Regulatory Statements
CE Intermec hereby declares that the MaxiScan 2400 VS has been tested and found compliant with
the below listed standards as required by the EMC Directive 89/336EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC
and by the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC:
EN 55022 (1992)
EN 50082 (1998)
EN 60950 (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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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.
This equipment complies with the UL 1950 standard.
Canada: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respect toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel
brouilleur du Canada.
This equipment complies with the UL 1950 standard.
Cet equipment ext conforme a la norme UL 1950.
Mexico: Este equipo cumple con la certification NOM.
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.
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Scanplus and EasySet are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intermec.
Throughout this document, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (tm or R)
symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an
editorial fashion, an do the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.
P/N 3-451049-01 October 2000
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Table of contents
Preface i
Chapter 1 The MaxiScan 2400 VS 1
1.1 Unpacking the MaxiScan 2400 VS 2
1.2 Scanning bar codes with the MaxiScan 2400 VS 4
1.3 Scanner labelling 5
1.4 Maintaining the scanner 8
1.5 Releasing the scanner top deck 8
1.6 Controlling the scanner from the POS system 9
Chapter 2 Installing the MaxiScan 2400 VS 11
2.1 Installing the scanner in counter 12
Appendices A. Connector types and pin definitions 16
B. Technical specifications 18
C. Troubleshooting 19
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Preface
The MaxiScan M2400 VS is a high performance food retail bar code laser
scanner, optimized for horizontal scanning. Thanks to its real vertical scan lines,
the need to lift and tilt the product being scanned has disappeared and operator
fatigue is reduced. Consequently, checkout efficiency increases. The MaxiScan
2400 VS’ stainless steel top deck and suspended metal shock proof scanner
housing ensures a long scanner life time. Since the Mexican’s height is only 75
mm, installation is flexible and ergonomic under all circumstances.
An auxiliary port is standard, for connecting other scanners. A handheld
scanner, for example, can be connected for heavy or voluminous products.
A bi-optic scanning solution is realized by connecting the MaxiScan 2400 VS
with a vertically installed MaxiScan 2300 HS, transforming your checkout in a
high volume throughput system.
This manual contains two chapters and three appendices. The first chapter
describes the MaxiScan 2400 VS and its general features. Installation
instructions are described in the second chapter. Follow the installation
instructions precisely.
Default settings can be changed with the bar code labels in the Configuration
Guide provided with the scanner.
Appendix A illustrates all scanner connectors. Technical specifications for the
scanner are found in Appendix B. If the scanner is not working properly, refer to
Appendix C for troubleshooting hints.
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Chapter 1
The MaxiScan 2400 VS
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1.1 UNPACKING THE MAXISCAN 2400 VS
Remove the scanner and its accessories from the box and packing material.
Refer to the packing list to make sure you have received all the items ordered.
Visually inspect the scanner and accessories for any evidence of physical
damage. Refer to the figure on page 5 to locate the interface label and make
sure that the scanner interface corresponds with the host system interface.
Immediately contact your supplier if anything appears to be damaged, or if the
supported interface does not correspond with the host system interface.
2 The MaxiScan 2400 VS
Good read speaker
LED
The Maxiscan 2400 VS
(with Sapphire top deck)
Sleep mode switch
&
Top deck release button
Product flow indicator
Top deck lock
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The various parts of the MaxiScan 2400 VS are:
Sleep mode switch - When a sleep mode time-out is programmed, the
scanner can be re-activated by gently pressing this
switch. The sleep-mode feature is programmable
with the menu labels from the Configuration Guide.
NOTE: The default value for the sleep mode time-
out is set to 30 minutes. When the scanner
is in sleep mode, the LED is intermittently
flashing red.
Top deck release button - Pushing this button will release the top deck for
maintenance or replacement.
Top deck lock - Before pushing the top deck release button, the top
deck lock must be unlocked.
LED - A red LED indicates that the scanner is ready to
read a bar code. A green LED indicates a good
read.
Good read speaker - The speaker is heard whenever data has been read
correctly. The frequency and volume can be
adjusted with the menu labels from the
Configuration Guide.
Product flow indicator - The product flow indicator indicates the direction in
which products must be passed along the scanner.
The MaxiScan 2400 VS 3
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1.2 SCANNING BAR CODES WITH THE MAXISCAN 2400 VS
The MaxiScan 2400 VS is an omni-directional scanner featuring a 5 directional
scan field with a 15 lines scan pattern. The scanner's scan volume is illustrated
in the figure below. The optimal reading zone lies between 0 and 7 cm from the
scanner window, but bar codes can be read up to 30 cm (11.8 in.) from the
scanner window.
Scanning a bar code label is very simple: pass the product’s bar code label
along the scanner as illustrated in the figure below.
4 The MaxiScan 2400 VS
SIDE VIEW
0 cm
7 cm optimal
reading zone
TOP VIEW
30 cm
PRODUCT FLOW
Pass the label along the scanner.
Bar code is read (green led).
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1.3 SCANNER LABELLING
Three labels are present on the housing of the MaxiScan 2400 VS as indicated
in the figure below. Two labels are also visible through the scanner window. All
labels are attached by the manufacturer and should not be removed.
The scanner’s serial number is found underneath the bar code label as depicted
in the figure above. This official registration number is strictly related to the
device. The supplier may ask for this number when the scanner needs servicing.
The MaxiScan 2400 VS 5
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6 The MaxiScan 2400 VS
Laser safety
English:
The M2400 VS scanner complies with safety standard IEC 825-1 (1993) for a
Class I laser product. It also complies with U.S. 21CFR1040 as applicable to a
Class IIa laser product. Avoid long term viewing of direct laser light.
German:
Der Strichcode-Scanner M2400 VS entspricht den Sicherheitsvorschriften nach
IEC 825-1 (1993) für ein Laserprodukt der Klasse I. Er entspricht auch U.S.
21CFR1040, anwendbar auf ein Laserprodukt der Klasse IIa. Vermeiden Sie
langzeitiges Hineinblicken in direktes Laserlicht.
Dutch:
De M2400 VS scanner voldoet aan de veiligheidsnormen IEC 825-1 (1993) voor
een Klasse I laserprodukt. Tevens voldoet de scanner aan U.S. 21CFR1040, van
toepassing op een Klasse IIa laserprodukt. Vermijd langdurig kijken in direkt
laserlicht.
French:
Le scanner M2400 VS est conforme aux normes de sécurité IEC 825-1 (1993)
s’appliquant à un produit laser de la classe I. Il est également conforme à la U.S.
21CFR1040 telle qu’elle s’applique à un produit laser de la classe IIa. Eviter de
rester exposé longtemps à la lumière directe du laser.
Danish:
M2400 VS skanneren er i overensstemmelse med sikkerhedsstandarden IEC
825-1 (1993) for laserprodukter i klasse I. Den er også i overensstemmelse
med U.S. 21CFR1040, der gælder for laserprodukter i klasse IIa. Undgå at se
direkte på laserlys i længere perioder.
Finnish:
M2400 VS -skanneri täyttää luokan I lasertuotteelle IEC 825-1:ssä (1993)
asetetut turvavaatimukset. Se täyttää myös U.S. 21CFR1040:ssa asetetut
vaatimukset siltä osin kuin ne koskevat luokan IIa lasertuotetta. Vältä
pitkäaikaista suoraan laservaloon katsomista.
Swedish:
Avsökaren M2400 VS uppfyller säkerhetsnormen IEC 825-1 (1993)
för laserprodukter av klass 1. Den uppfyller dessutom U.S. 21CFR1040 som
gäller för laserprodukter av klass IIa. Undvik att titta i direkt laserljus under
längre perioder.
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The MaxiScan 2400 VS 7
Norwegian:
M2400 VS skanneren er i samsvar med sikkerhetsstandarden IEC 825-1 (1993)
for laserprodukter i klasse I. Den er også i samvar med U.S. 21CFR1040 for
laserprodukter i klasse IIa. Unngå å se langvarig på direkte laserlys.
Italian:
Lo scanner M2400 VS è conforme alle norme di sicurezza IEC 825-1 (1993)
relative ad un prodotto laser di Classe 1. È inoltre conforme alla norma U.S.
21CFR1040 relativa ad un prodotto laser di Classe IIa. Evitare l'esposizione
prolungata all'emissione diretta di luce laser.
Portuguese:
O scanner M2400 VS está conforme as normas de segurança IEC 825-1
(1993) para a Classe 1 dos produtos laser. Também está conforme a norma
U.S. 21CFR1040 aplicada nos produtos laser da Classe IIa. Evite expor os
olhos directa e prolongadamente aos raios laser.
Spanish:
El scanner M2400 VS reune las normas de seguridad IEC 825-1 (1993) para un
producto laser de Clase 1. También reune las normas U.S. 21CFR1040 que se
aplican a un producto laser de Clase IIa. Se debe evitar mirar muy fijo en luz
lasérica directa.
Optical: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye ha-
zard. Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes and magnifying glas-
ses but do not include eye glasses worn by the user.
Radiant Energy: The M2400 VS uses a low-power laser diode operating at
670 nm in an opto-mechanical scanner resulting in less than 0.6 mW peak
output power. Laser light observed at 2,8 cm (1.1 in.) above the window
through a 7 mm (0.28 in.) aperture and averaged over 1000 seconds is less
than 3.9 µW per CDRH Class IIa specification. Do not attempt to remove the
protective housing of the scanner, as unscanned laser light with a peak output
up to 0.9 mW could be accessible inside.
Laser Light Viewer: The scanner window is the only aperture through which
laser light may be observed on this product.
A failure of the scanner motor, while the laser diode continues to emit a laser
beam, may cause emission levels to exceed those for safe operation. The
scanner has safeguards to prevent this occurrence. If, however, a stationary
laser beam is emitted, the failing scanner should be disconnected from its
power source immediately.
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Adjustments: Do not attempt any adjustments to or alteration of this product.
Do not remove the scanner’s protective housing. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light
exposure.
1.4 MAINTAINING THE SCANNER
The MaxiScan 2400 VS scanner requires little maintenance. Only occasional
cleaning of the scanner window is necessary to remove dirt and fingerprints.
Cleaning can be performed during operation with a non-abrasive glass spray
cleaner and a soft lint-free cloth.
1.5 RELEASING THE SCANNER TOP DECK
The top deck of the MaxiScan can be released for replacement. To release the
top deck follow the illustrations below.
8 The MaxiScan 2400 VS
■The scanner and the host system must be switched off before starting the
replacement of the top deck.
NOTE
b. Press the Top deck release button
1.
a. Unlock Top deck lock
Open
Closed
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ASCII code
0E Hex
0F Hex
05 Hex
function
enable (cancels disable)
disable
power-up re-initialization
byte is also called:
Shift Out or <Ctrl-N>
Shift In or <Ctrl-O>
ENQ or <Ctrl-E>
12 Hex sleep DC2 or <Ctrl-R>
14 Hex wake (cancels sleep) DC4 or <Ctrl-T>
1.6 CONTROLLING THE SCANNER FROM THE POS SYSTEM
The MaxiScan 2400 VS can be controlled from the POS system via the RS232C
interface. Control is achieved by transmitting the following single byte
commands to the scanner. In the Intermec default setting the following
commands are available (more details upon request):
The MaxiScan 2400 VS 9
45¡
2.
3.
Position Top deck in angle of 45¡
Keep Top deck inclined
while removing
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When the scanner is disabled, the motor of the scanner will stay on until the
scanner goes into sleep mode.
10 The MaxiScan 2400 VS
POS system
+12V dc
- 12V dc
+ 5V dc
Maxiscan 2400 VS
Scanner control
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Chapter 2
Installing the MaxiScan 2400 VS
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12 Installing the MaxiScan 2400 VS
The MaxiScan 2400 VS is designed to be installed horizontally (in the counter).
Instructions for installation are given in Section 2.1.
Due to many POS systems on the market, a large number of communication
cables is available. Make sure that you have the right cable to connect the
scanner to your POS or computer.
2.1 INSTALLING THE SCANNER IN COUNTER
Follow these steps to install the scanner in the counter:
1. Locate the optimum scanner position in the counter surface. Pay attention to
the product flow, distance to the counter edge and convenience for the
operator.
2. Choose one of the following mounting options to install the Maxiscan 2400
VS:
A. Using the bottom of the Maxiscan 2400 VS as support,
B. Using the horizontal mount (separately ordered).
A. Using the bottom of the Maxiscan 2400 VS as support
- Cut a hole in the counter surface following the illustration below.
- Design a supporting shelf following the illustration precisely.
■The scanner and the host system must be switched off before starting the
installation of the scanner. By following this precaution you prevent any
electrical damage.
■You are advised to install the scanner in an air circulated place out of direct
sunlight.
NOTES
206 mm 241 mm
1. Hole
in Counter
SIDE VIEW
2. Supporting shelf
75 mm
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Installing the MaxiScan 2400 VS 13
B. Using the horizontal mount
- Cut a hole in the counter surface following the illustration below.
- Fit the horizontal mount in the hole.
3. Lead the power supply cable and communication cable through the hole in
the counter.
4. Plug the communication cable with the 8 pin modular jack into Data port 1 if
the host system features the RS232C or IBM RS485 interface, or into Data
port 2 if the host system features the OCIA or KBW interface. Plug the other
connector of the cable into the appropriate serial port of your POS or
computer. Connect the Intermec universal power supply unit to the power
supply port.
210 mm 247 mm
2. Fit horizontal mount
in hole
1. Hole
in Counter
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5. Place the scanner in the counter hole. Pay attention to the product flow!
6. Remove the top deck protection foil.
7. Power on the scanner by connecting the IEC power cord to the AC/DC power
supply and plugging the AC power cord into an AC power outlet. Switch on
the host system.
Once the scanner is installed, you can start scanning bar code labels. If you
want to change the default settings of the scanner, proceed
to the Configuration Guide which came with the scanner.
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the RS232C or IBM RS 485 interface
Power cable
14 Installing the MaxiScan 2400 VS
■To activate Data port 2 (OCIA or KBW interface) scan the following codes
from the Configuration Guide:
1. open the scanner Programming Mode by scanning code 1.1
2. return to factory default settings by scanning code 1.3
IMPORTANT
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Appendices
A. Connector types and pin definitions
B. Technical Specifications
C. Troubleshooting
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16 Appendices
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male connector
front view:
pin 8
pin 1
INTERFACE PORT 1
INTERFACE PORT 2
pin 10 pin 1
Stewart 940SP301010RK2
male connector
front view:
pin 10
pin 1
AUX PORT
Description
+5VDC (250 mA max.)
CTS
RXD
Reserved
GND
Reserved
Aux port
RTS
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7-10
A. CONNECTOR TYPES AND PIN DEFINITIONS
There are two dual interface versions of the MaxiScan 2400 VS available:
RS232C/OCIA and IBM RS485/Keyboard Wedge. The various pin definitions for
the applicable Data port are given on page 17. The connector to be used for the
port is indicated below.
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