POS-X EVO Laser User manual

EVO Laser
Barcode Scanner
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................1
Components.....................................................................................................1
Maintenance.....................................................................................................1
Caution and Serial Number Labels...................................................................2
Cable Installation and Removal........................................................................3
Scanner Operation
Audible Indicators.............................................................................................4
Visual Indicators...............................................................................................5
Failure Modes...................................................................................................6
Typical Depth of Field.......................................................................................6
Troubleshooting Guide...........................................................................7
Design Specifications...........................................................................10
Configuration Introduction
Bar Code Configuration Methods...................................................................12
Single-Code Method....................................................................................12
Multi-Code Method...................................................................................... 12
Returning to Factory Defaults.........................................................................13
Code Types and Decode Rules
2 of 5 Codes...................................................................................................14
Additional Decode Features...........................................................................14
Supplements..........................................................................................15
Scanner Operation
Redundant Scans...........................................................................................16
Data Transmission Delays..............................................................................16
Laser/Scan Modes .........................................................................................16
Prefixes/Suffixes
User Configurable Prefixes, All Data..............................................................17
Standard Prefix Characters............................................................................17

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Standard Suffix Characters ............................................................................17
User Configurable Suffixes, All Data.............................................................. 18
Code Formatting
UPC/EAN Formatting .....................................................................................19
Keyboard
Enable Keyboard Emulation........................................................................... 21
Code Bytes Usage
Code Bytes 0-9...............................................................................................23
Reserved Codes.............................................................................................24
Code Type Table............................................................................................24
ASCII Reference Table...................................................................................25
Extended Key Code Reference Table............................................................ 29
Limited Warranty...................................................................................31

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Introduction
Components
Item No. Description
1 Red Output Window (Laser Aperture)
2 Trigger
3 Pinhole for Cable Release (see page 3)
4 10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket
5 Beeper Hole
6 LED Indicator (see page 5)
Figure 1. Scanner Components
Maintenance
Smudges and dirt on the unit’s window can interfere with the unit’s performance.
If the window requires cleaning, use only a mild glass cleaner containing no
ammonia. When cleaning the window, spray the cleaner onto a lint free, non-
abrasive cleaning cloth then gently wipe the window clean.
If the unit’s housing requires cleaning, use a mild cleaning agent that does not
contain strong oxidizing chemicals. Strong cleaning agents may discolor or
damage the unit’s exterior.

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Caution and Serial Number Labels
Figure 2. Label Location on the Bottom of the Scanner
Caution: To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to
the imager must meet the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
according to EN/IEC 60950-1.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL 60950-1
and norm EN/IEC 60950-1, the power source should meet applicable
performance requirements for a limited power source.
Item Number,
Serial Number and
Compliance Information
location.

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Cable Installation and Removal
Installation
1. Insert the cable’s modular connector into the socket on the scanner.
2. Pull gently on the cable strain relief to ensure the cable is installed.
Figure 3.
Removal
Turn off power to the host system before removing the cable from the scanner.
1. Locate the small pinhole on the
front side of the scanner near the
end of the handle.
2. Bend an ordinary paper clip into the
shape shown.
3. Insert the paper clip (or other small
metallic pin) into the small pinhole.
There will be a faint ‘click’ when the
connector’s lock releases.
4. Pull gently on the cable’s strain
relief to remove the cable.
Figure 4.

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Scanner Operation
Audible Indicators
When the scanner is operational, the scanner provides audible feedback to
indicate the status of the scanner and the last scan. Eight settings are available
for the tone of the beep (normal, six alternate tones and no tone).
One Beep – On Power Up
When the unit powers up, the green LED turns on, then the red LED flashes and
the scanner beeps once. The red LED will remain on for the duration of the
beep. The scanner is now ready to scan.
One Beep – During Operation
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED will flash and the
scanner beeps once (if programmed to do so). If the scanner does not beep
once and the red light does not flash, then the bar code has not been
successfully read.
Three Beeps – During Operation
When entering the configuration mode, the red LED flashes while the scanner
simultaneously beeps three times. The red LED continues to flash until the unit
exits configuration mode. Upon exiting configuration mode, the scanner beeps
three times and the red LED stops flashing.
When configured for communication timeout, three beeps during operation
indicates that a communication timeout has occurred.

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Visual Indicators
The scanner is equipped with a red LED and green LED, which indicate the
scanner’s state and the status of the current scan respectively when the unit is in
operation.
Figure 5. LED Location
Green and Red LEDs Are Off
The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the
host or transformer.
Steady Green
Steady green indicates normal pulse or continuous laser operation.
Accompanied by a razzberry tone, a steady green LED indicates that an invalid
bar code has been scanned.
Steady Green and Single Red Flash
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED will flash and the
scanner will beep. If the red LED does not flash and the scanner does not beep,
the bar code has not been successfully read.
Steady Green and Steady Red
After a successful read, the scanner transmits the data to the host device. Some
communication modes require that the host inform the scanner when data is
ready to be received. If the host is not ready to accept the information, the
scanner’s red LED will remain on until the data can be transmitted.
Steady Green and Continuous Flashing Red
When entering the configuration mode, the red LED will flash, the green LED will
turn on and the scanner will beep three times. The red LED will continue to flash
and the green LED will stay on until the unit exits the configuration mode.
LED

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Failure Modes
One Razzberry Tone – On Power Up
This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser or subsystem failure. Return
the unit for repair to an Authorized Service Center.
Continuous Razzberry Tone with no LEDs
If, upon power up, the scanner emits a continuous razzberry tone, then the
scanner has an experienced an electronic failure. Return the unit for repair to an
Authorized Service Center.
Three Beeps – On Power Up
If the scanner beeps three times on power up, then the non-volatile memory
(NovRAM) that holds the scanner configuration has failed. You must return the
unit for repair to an Authorized Service Center.
Typical Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width
Bar Code Element
Width
Depth of Field
Start
(From Scanner Face) End (From Scanner Face)
0.13 mm 5.2 mil 76 mm (3") 127 mm (5")
0.19mm 7.5 mil 51 mm (2") 203 mm (8")
0.26 mm 10.4 mil 25 mm (1") 229 mm (9")
0.33 mm 13 mil 13 mm (0.5") 254 mm (10")