TouchStar PC898 Product manual

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PC898 BARCODE SLOT READER
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
898-901-09
SEPTEMBER 2016

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INFORMATION
GENERAL:
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: The PC89
PC89PC89
PC898
88
8 barcode slot reader is a ideal reader for sca i g barcode ID badges. With a
variable sca i g speed of up to o e meter per seco d, this reader offers exceptio al first read rates. The
PC89
PC89PC89
PC898
8 8
8 reader uses a i fra red light source, maki g it suitable for sca i g obscured barcodes. Its
compact size permits u obtrusive i stallatio s. The reader is packaged i a weatherproof, rugged, metallic
housi g a d is suitable for use i harsh e viro me ts, i doors or out. The red a d gree LED ca be wired
to provide visual feedback to the operator. Each reader is supplied with a 1.5m cable.
CONNECTION:
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: A u termi ated 1.5 metre cable is fitted to co ect the PC898 to a termi al. Up to 100
metres of cable ca be used to co ect the PC898 to a TouchStar termi al, depe di g o the resista ce of
the 0V co ductor. Whe co ecti g the PC898 to other equipme t follow the ma ufacturers
recomme datio s. IF CABLING IS ROUTED OUTDOORS, UNDERGROUND OR IN DUCTING PRONE TO
IF CABLING IS ROUTED OUTDOORS, UNDERGROUND OR IN DUCTING PRONE TO IF CABLING IS ROUTED OUTDOORS, UNDERGROUND OR IN DUCTING PRONE TO
IF CABLING IS ROUTED OUTDOORS, UNDERGROUND OR IN DUCTING PRONE TO
WETNESS, THE APPROPRIATE CABLE MUST BE USED.
WETNESS, THE APPROPRIATE CABLE MUST BE USED.WETNESS, THE APPROPRIATE CABLE MUST BE USED.
WETNESS, THE APPROPRIATE CABLE MUST BE USED.
MOUNTING:
MEDIA:
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: The PC898 has a omi al slot width of 1.9mm. Readi g height is a omi al
9mm above the base of the slot. Code must be visible to the i fra-red se sor; a
reflecta ce co trast ratio of 3:1 is recomme ded. Barcode eleme ts should be i the
ra ge 0.15mm to 3.0mm with a white ‘quiet-zo e’, 6.0mm o either side of the code. Re-
fer to the TouchStar docume t 700
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badges.
SPECIFICATION:
Voltage:
Voltage:Voltage:
Voltage: 5V +/- 10%
Power Co sumptio :
Power Co sumptio :Power Co sumptio :
Power Co sumptio :
Typical: <35mA
Maximum: <50mA
Dime sio s:
Dime sio s:Dime sio s:
Dime sio s: 148(L) 42(H) 64(W)mm (reader)
Optical:
Optical:Optical:
Optical:
Light Source: I fra-Red (940 m)
Resolutio : 0.15mm
Card Thick ess: 0.5mm to 1.5mm
Sca i g Speed: 100 - 1000 mm/sec
Sca i g Positio : 9mm from slot base
I terface:
I terface:I terface:
I terface: Wa d Emulatio
Maximum Dista ce: 100m
Cable Type: 7/02, 4 core scree ed o twisted pair
TERMINAL PC898 CABLE
+5V RED
C/IN1 YELLOW
OUT GREEN
0V BLUE
CHASS SCREEN
CONNECTION
5 VOLTS
SIGNAL
GOOD READ LED
0 VOLTS
SCREEN
42mm
12mm
64mm
136mm
148mm

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HEAD OFFICE
TouchStar ATC
TouchStar ATCTouchStar ATC
TouchStar ATC
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Maple Bar ,
Beeches Farm Road,
Uckfield,
East Sussex TN22 5QD
REPAIRS
TouchStar ATC
TouchStar ATCTouchStar ATC
TouchStar ATC
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U it 49,Vi ehall Busi ess Ce tre,
Vi ehall Road,
Robertsbridge,
East Sussex TN32 5JW
T: 0845 3379 155
E: [email protected]
W: www.touchstar-atc.com