Motorola RS309 User manual

RS309 Scanner
Quick Reference Guide

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Introduction
The RS309 is a modular, wearable laser scanner that provides the operator with
unencumbered bar code scanning capability. The RS309 is used with the
WT4070/90 wearable terminal.
The operator wears the RS309 on the back of the hand and uses a
thumb-activated trigger to operate the scanner. An interface cable connects the
RS309 to the wearable terminal. Power for the RS309 is provided by the wearable
terminal.
Scan LED
Trigger
Connector
Protective Cap
Exit Window
Interface
Connector
Scan Button
Trigger Cable
Interface Cable (accessory)

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Installation
The RS309 connects to the wearable terminal and mounts on the back of the
hand using the RS309 Glove.
1. Connect the RS309 trigger cable to the back of the RS309.
2. Connect the RS309 interface cable to the back of the RS309.
3. On the wearable terminal, remove the connector cap covering the cable
connector.
NOTE There are two interface cables available. The standard interface
cable connects the RS309 to a wearable terminal mounted on the
arm. The extended length interface cable connect the RS309 to a
wearable terminal mounted on the hip.
Trigger Connector
Interface Connector

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4. Connect the other end of the RS309 interface cable to the wearable terminal
cable connector. If the wearable terminal is mounted on the arm, connect the
cable to the cable connector closest to the wrist.
5. Mount the RS309 on the RS309 Glove. Refer to the RS309 Glove Installation
Guide for information on mounting the RS309.
6. Slide the trigger strap on the index finger, with the button positioned next to the
thumb, and adjust the strap.
7. Warm boot the wearable terminal.
Interface Cable Cable Connector

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Using the Scanner
To scan bar codes:
1. Turn on the wearable terminal.
2. Launch a scanning application.
3. Press the scan trigger and aim the RS309 at a bar code. The LED turns red to
indicate the RS309 is on.
4. Adjust the aim so that the thin, red laser beam covers the entire length of the
bar code.
5. If the decode is successful the LED turns green. The terminal beeps if
programed accordingly.
Scanning Tips
• For larger bar codes, hold the RS309 farther away from the bar code.
• For bar codes with bars that are closer together, hold the RS309 closer to the
bar code.
• The optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density, but 10 to 25 cm (4
to 10 inches) generally works. Practice to determine what distances to work
within.
• Position the scanner at an angle to the bar code. If the scanner is
perpendicular to the bar code being scanned, light can bounce back into the
scanner’s exit window and prevent a successful decode.
Right
012345
Wrong
012345

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RS309 Freezer Version
The RS309 Freezer version provides unencumbered bar code scanning capability
in cold environments. Two desiccant packs must be inserted inside the scanner to
prevent condensation in the exit window.
These packs require replacement; how frequently depends on your environment.
Additional packs can be ordered from Motorola.
Inserting the Desiccant Packs
To insert or replace the desiccant packs:
1. Insert a coin into the slit on the round access cover, and turn the coin
counter-clockwise 45°.
2. Remove the cover.
3. If there are existing desiccant packs inside, carefully remove them and discard
properly.
4. Remove the new desiccant packs from the sealed plastic bag.
5. Insert the new packs into the scanner.
NOTE The RS309 Freezer version is shipped with desiccant packs in a
sealed plastic bag. Be sure to insert the packs provided before using
the scanner.

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6. To replace the access cover, align the knobs on the cover with the notches
inside the desiccant well, and turn the cover clockwise 45° using the coin.
Replacing the Protective Cap
To replace the protective cap that covers the RS309:
1. Remove all cables connected to the RS309 and remove the RS309 from any
mounting equipment.
2. Push up on the recesses between the protective cap and the scanner (located
underneath the exit window) until the tabs on the scanner pop out.
3. Lift the protective cap off the RS309.
4. Slide the RS309 into the back of the new protective cap so the connectors
appear through the back opening of the protective cap.
5. Push the front of the RS309 into the protective cap until it snaps into place.
Recess Area
Tabs

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Cleaning
Wipe the exit window periodically with a lens tissue or other material suitable for
cleaning optical material, such as eyeglasses.
Troubleshooting
CAUTION Do not pour, spray, or spill any liquid on the scanner.
Symptom Probable Cause Action
Laser beam does not
display when
pressing the trigger.
Interface cable is not
secure.
Verify that the interface cable
connections are connected
properly.
Power is not applied to
RS309.
Power for the RS309 is provided
by the wearable terminal. Verify
that the wearable terminal is on
and that it has a charged battery
installed.
Scan enabled application
on the wearable terminal is
not running.
Launch scanning application on
the wearable terminal.
Wearable terminal does not
recognize the RS309
scanner.
On the wearable terminal,
perform a warm boot.
RS309 does not
decode a bar code.
Bar code is unreadable. Verify that the bar code is not
defective.
Exit window is dirty. Clean exit window with a lens
tissue. Tissues for eyeglasses
work well. Do not use tissues
coated with lotion.
Symbology is not enabled. See your system administrator.

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Ergonomic Recommendations
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.
CAUTION In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury
follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health &
Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s
safety programs to prevent employee injury.

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Regulatory Information
This device is approved under the Symbol Technologies brand; Symbol
Technologies, Inc., is the Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc.
(“Motorola”).
All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in
locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Regulatory Information is available in French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain),
Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Simplified Chinese. Please see the
following website: http://www.symbol.com/manuals/ and look for your specific
product.
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Laser Devices
Complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001, and with
EN60825-1:1994+A1:2002+A2:2001 and IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001.
The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the device.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and
international regulations:
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright
light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light
beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
CAUTION Only use Symbol approved and UL Listed terminals.

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Scanner Labeling
COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10 AND 1040.11 IEC 825-1:1993/EN60825-1:1994
A
ND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED. INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS CLASS ADIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS. CET APPARIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A RESPECTE
TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU RÈGLEMENT SUR LE MATÉRIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.
CAUTION
630-680nm LASER 1.0 MILLIWATT MAX OUTPUT
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
LASER LIGHT-DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
LASERLICHT - NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN! LASER KLASSE 2
STARE ITO BEAM. IEC CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 630-680nM, 1.0 mW LASER
LUMIÈRE LASER-NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
APPARIEL À LASER DE CLASSE 2. CAUTION-LASER LIGHT. DO NOT
AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE - ÉVITER TOUTE
EXPOSITION - LUMIÈRE LASER
ÉMIS PAR CETTE
OUVERTURE
A
TTENTION-LUMI
È
RE LASER EN CAS D’OUVEERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE
A
U FAISCEAU VORSICHT!
LASERTRAHLUNG TRIRR AUS. WENN DECKEL (ODER KLAPPE)
GEOEFFNET IST! NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN
DANGER - LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN. AVIOD DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

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Protective Housing (Cap) Labeling
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements-FCC
Note: 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/TV technician for help.
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,
SEE QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL FOR PATENT COVERAGE AND LISTING
CUS
Laser Bar Code Scanner
9B97
Listed Accessory I.T.E.
LASER LIGHT-DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
630-680nm LASER 1.0 MILLIWATT MAX OUTPUT
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
LASERLIGHT - NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN! LASER KLASSE 2
STARE ITO BEAM. IEC CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 630-680nM, 1.0 mW LASER
LUMIÈRE LASER-NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
APPARIEL À LASER DE CLASSE 2. CAUTION-LASER LIGHT. DO NOT
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE - ÉVITER TOUTE
EXPOSITION - LUMIÈRE LASER
ÉMIS PAR CETTE
OUVERTURE

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
Statement of Compliance
Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC,
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. Declaration of Conformities may be obtained from
http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Motorola
for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to:
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Bulgarish: За клиенти от ЕС: След края на полезния им живот всички продукти трябва
да се връщат на Motorola за рециклиране. За информация относно връщането на
продукти, моля отидете на адрес: http://www.symbol.com/weeelink.
Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Motorola til recirkulering, når de er
udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på:
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Deutsch: Für Kunden innerhalb der EU: Alle Produkte müssen am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer
zum Recycling an Motorola zurückgesandt werden. Informationen zur Rücksendung von
Produkten finden Sie unter http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Eesti: EL klientidele: kõik tooted tuleb nende eluea lõppedes tagastada taaskasutamise
eesmärgil Motorola'ile. Lisainformatsiooni saamiseks toote tagastamise kohta külastage palun
aadressi: http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Español: Para clientes en la Unión Europea: todos los productos deberán entregarse a
Motorola al final de su ciclo de vida para que sean reciclados. Si desea más información
sobre cómo devolver un producto, visite: http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.

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Français : Clients de l'Union Européenne : Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent
être retournés à Motorola pour recyclage. Pour de plus amples informations sur le retour de
produits, consultez : http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Italiano: per i clienti dell'UE: tutti i prodotti che sono giunti al termine del rispettivo ciclo di vita
devono essere restituiti a Motorola al fine di consentirne il riciclaggio. Per informazioni sulle
modalità di restituzione, visitare il seguente sito Web:
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Magyar: Az EU-ban vásárlóknak: Minden tönkrement terméket a Motorola vállalathoz kell
eljuttatni újrahasznosítás céljából. A termék visszajuttatásának módjával kapcsolatos
tudnivalókért látogasson el a http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance weboldalra.
Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur
naar Motorola te worden teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance voor meer informatie over het
terugzenden van producten.
Português: Para clientes da UE: todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à
Motorola para reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como devolver o produto, visite:
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
Românesc: Pentru clienţii din UE: Toate produsele, la sfârşitul duratei lor de funcţionare,
trebuie returnate la Motorola pentru reciclare. Pentru informaţii despre returnarea produsului,
accesaţi: http://www.symbol.com/weeelink.
Slovenski: Za kupce v EU: vsi izdelki se morajo po poteku življenjske dobe vrniti podjetju
Motorola za reciklažo. Za informacije o vraèilu izdelka obišèite:
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or
Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support at: http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport.
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
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respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007
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Service Information
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Motorola-yhtiöön, kun tuotetta ei enää käytetä. Lisätietoja tuotteen palauttamisesta on
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Svenska: För kunder inom EU: Alla produkter som uppnått sin livslängd måste returneras till
Motorola för återvinning. Information om hur du returnerar produkten finns på
http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.