Scantech LIBRA L-7080i Instruction Manual

Installation & User’s Manual
Scantech-ID LIBRA L-7080i
On-Counter Presentation
Area Imager Bar Code Scanner

Copyright©2012, Scantech-ID BV
This manual is copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not, in whole or in
part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted to any electronic medium or machine readable
form without prior written consent of Scantech-ID.
Limited Warranty
Under all circumstances this manual should be read attentively, before installing and/or using the product. In no
event shall Scantech-ID be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of
the use or inability to use this documentation or product, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In
particular, Scantech-ID shall not be liable for any hardware, software, or data that is stored or used with the
product, including the cost of repairing, replacing or recovering the above. Scantech-ID reserves the right to change
parts of the device at any time without preceding or direct announcement to the client.
Scantech-ID reserves the right to revise this manual, and to make changes in the contents without obligation to
notify any person or entity of the revision or change. A serial number appears on the product. Make sure that this
official registration number has not been removed. It should be used whenever servicing by Scantech-ID or an
authorized Scantech dealer is necessary.
Important
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
EN55022, and with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For CE-countries:
–LIBRA is in conformity with the CE standards. Please note that a Scantech CE-marked power supply unit should
be used to conform to these standards.
P/N: 0145-SIL0051 V2.0 April 2013

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Table of contents
Preface......................................................................................1
Chapter 1...................................................................................4
Product Safety............................................................................4
1.1 PRODUCT SAFETY..........................................................................5
1.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................................................6
Chapter 2...................................................................................8
Installation .................................................................................8
2.1 UNPACKING.....................................................................................9
2.2 CONNECTING ................................................................................11
2.3 ADJUSTING....................................................................................12
2.4 POWERING.....................................................................................13
Chapter 3................................................................................. 14
Using LIBRA L-7080i.................................................................... 14
3.1 SCANNING BARCODES................................................................15
3.2 MAINTAINING.................................................................................17
Chapter 4................................................................................. 18
Applications.............................................................................. 18
Appendices............................................................................... 20
A. CONNECTOR TYPES AND PIN DEFINITIONS.............................21
B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................22
C. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................24

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Preface
The LIBRA L-7080i is an omni-directional presentation area imager bar code scanner, it
uses digital imaging technology to provide intuitive and fast reading of 1D and 2D bar
codes as well as supporting more advanced features like image capture deactivation.
Despite its small size, the L-7080i reader provides great performance and reliability
along with a rich feature set to provide excellent value in virtually any desktop
presentation bar code scanning system.
When space is limited but high performance is required, look no further than the
L-7080i reader. Its compact size and footprint make it the ideal solution for space-
constrained environments. Its precise imaging scan volume is perfect for hands-free
scanning in confined spaces and helps reduce accidental misreads of items, improving
productivity and customer satisfaction.
Like all Scantech-ID bar code scanners, the L-7080i reader includes a powerful
configuration tool which allows easy integration into existing or new host systems.
The LIBRA family of value added features allow management to use valuable data
from the scanner to improve throughput and manage maintenance.
Improve your productivity and expand your data collection possibilities at the POS and
beyond with the versatile L-7080i area imager bar code reader.
Features
The L-7080i is the new generation in 2D imaging , offering best in class motion
tolerance and time to read providing a distinct performance advantage to the
products in which it is integrated.
Read the most common 1D,2D, composite and stacked codes, reduce your
investment cost
Boost customer service with good ability to scan virtually any mobile bar
code on any type of display
With the most compact footprint can fit in the most space constrained areas
IP42 rugged design withstands vibrations and shock for extended use in
tough environments

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Boost service for today’s mobile world by reading mobile bar codes
Whether you need to scan printed bar codes on paper labels or mobile bar codes on
the screen of a mobile phone, with the L7080i, you’ll be ready.
You get the versatility to scan any 1D or 2D bar code —from the printed labels in
retail that identify product and pricing at the register to mobile coupons, mobile gift
and loyalty cards, boarding passes and even theater tickets.
With the L7080i, you are ready to complete the mobile bar code transaction chain,
able to scan virtually any mobile bar code on any type of display —protecting service
levels and customer loyalty.
And the L7080i provides all the features you need to keep your workers productive:
industry-leading scanning speed; true point-and-shoot scanning simplicity —no need
to align bar code and scanner; and hands-free and handheld flexibility.
Tiny footprint allows fit in most space constrained area
With the most compact footprint, the L7080i can fit in the most space constrained
areas —from the POS in a drug , boutique store to the ticket window at a train station
or a flight boarding gate.
Best cost-effective investment
A L7080i can read the most common 1D and 2D bar codes on a wide variety of
surfaces, from paper labels to cell phone displays, for able to be applicable to various
applications. You can simplify and reduce the cost of L7080i scanners managing with
its configuration guide and management tools.

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About this manual
This manual contains four chapters and three appendices:
The first chapter provides the product safety information. The second chapter
describes LIBRA L-7080i's general features and installation. The third and forth
chapters account for the use of LIBRA L-7080i.
The connector types and pin definitions, technical specifications, and
troubleshooting can be found in the appendices.

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Chapter 1
Product Safety

LIBRA L-7080i
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1.1 PRODUCT SAFETY
Herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the FCC Rules and
Regulations Part 15, Subpart B and the measurement procedures were according to
ANSI C63.4-2003. The said equipment in the con figuration described in this report
shows the maximum emission levels emanating from equipment are within the
compliance requirements.
Herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC). For the evaluation regarding the
electromagnetic compatibility, the following standards were applied:
EN55022 CLASS B: 2010
EN55024: 2010
EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2: 2009
IEC 61000-4-2 : 2008
EN61000-3-3:2008
IEC 61000-4-3 : 2006+A1:2007+A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4 : 2004+A1:2010
IEC 61000-4-5: 2005
IEC 61000-4-6: 2008
IEC 61000-4-8: 2009
IEC 61000-4-11: 2004

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1.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby declares under our sole responsibility that the product:
Product: LIBRA
Model number: L-7080i (and equivalent)
Product View:
Comply with the following product specifications:
Electrical Safety: - EN 60950-1: 2001
EMC: - EN 55022 CLASS B: 2010
- EN 61000-3-3:2008
- EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2: 2009
- EN 55024: 2010
Please note that a Scantech-ID CE-marked power supply unit should be used to
confirm the product specifications stated above.

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SCANNER LABELING
All labels are attached by the manufacturer and should not be removed.
The information about the serial and part numbers can be found on the product label.
These official registration numbers are strictly related to the device. The supplier may
ask for these numbers when the scanner needs servicing.

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Chapter 2
Installation

LIBRA L-7080i
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2.1 UNPACKING
Your package comes with the following items:
Item
Name
1
Scanning unit, packed by plastic bag
2
EPE packing foam
3
AC adapter set (for RS-232 model only)
4
Configuration Guide
5
Interface Cable
NOTE
If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, immediately contact your
dealer.
You can mount LIBRA L-7080i without the fit plate, but the plate may be suitable
for your special mounting requirements. Contact your dealer for more
information.
Store the original packaging box. Use it to transport LIBRA L-7080i for future
servicing.

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Exterior View

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2.2 CONNECTING
Interface Selection
LIBRA L-7080i allows you to connect your host system using two different interface
cables: RS232, USB .
On powering up, the scanner determines the type of the interface used and switches
to the appropriate protocol.
Interface Cable
Connector type
RS232 (Product Number: 0114-SM01121)
Sub-D 9-pin
USB (Product Number: 0114-SM04121)
USB connector

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Changing the interface cables
To change the interface connection, follow the steps below:
1. Hold the LIBRA L-7080i upside down.
2. Remove the attached cable.
3. Connect the desired interface cable to LIBRA L-7080i.
4. Align the cable through the cable hook.
5. Connect the other end of the interface cable to your host system.
6. If necessary, mount the scanner on the wall using the wall hooks.
2.3 ADJUSTING
LIBRA L-7080i’s angle can be adjusted. To do this, hold LIBRA by its back and adjust the
angle as shown below.
Front angle: 22°(max) / Back angle: 80°(max)
Wall hooks

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2.4 POWERING
LIBRA L-7080i is designed to use a single cable for both data transmission and power
supply. This requires that your host system can provide sufficient power on its data
port (RS232 or USB).
Power injector
Some applicable LIBRA L-7080i interface cables have a power injector to connect an
external power supply in case the host system cannot supply sufficient power for the
scanner.
Cable
Power injector
RS232
√
USB

NOTE
Though some cables have a power injector, this does not mean
that you must use a power supply.
For safety reasons, an automatic switch will disconnect the power
provided by the host system, as soon as a separate power
adapter is connected to the power injector.
+5.2V AC adapter
Power injector

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Chapter 3
Using LIBRA L-7080i