Unitech ShuttleC Instruction sheet

U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
Unitech PC55 Price Checker
BASIC EDITION

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User’s, Installation and Configuration Manual
Unitech PC55Colour

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that this official registration number has not been removed. It should be used whenever servicing by Unitech
or an authorised Unitech dealer is necessary.
Important
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassB digitaldevice,pursuantto
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.Operationoftheequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterferencein
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Any unauthorised
changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The ShuttleC is in conformity with the CE standards. Please note that a Unitech CE-marked power supply unit
shouldbeusedtoconformtothesestandards.
Radio and television interference
Operation of this equipment in a residential area can cause interference with radio or television reception.
This 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:
• Re-orientate the receiving antenna
• Relocatethedeviceswithrespecttothereceiver
• Move the device away from the receiver
• Plugthedeviceintoa differentoutlet inordertohavethedeviceandreceiveron
different branchcircuits
Ifnecessary,theusershouldconsultthemanufacturer,anauthorisedUnitechdealerorexperienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The booklet "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems", prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, can be of help. It can be
obtained from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004000003454.
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Table of contents
Preface…............................................................................. 3
Chapter1 Product Safety ................................................................ 11
1.1 Used conventions…................................................. 12
1.2 Lasersafety........................................................12
1.3 Declaration of Conformity ............................................. 15
1.4 ProductLabelling…............................................... 16
Chapter2 General Description .............................................................. 17
2.1 Use of the ShuttleC.................................................. 18
2.2 ConstructionoftheShuttleC....................................... 19
2.3 Functioning of the ShuttleC............................................ 20
2.4 PowerOverEthernet(PoE)........................................ 22
Chapter 3 Installation ofthe ShuttleC...................................................... 23
3.1 Unpacking............................................................. 24
3.2 Mounting .............................................................. 24
Chapter4 System Integration ............................................................... 26
4.1 Software… ......................................................... 27
Chapter5 Configuring the ShuttleC......................................................... 31
5.1 Making Connection and Login… ................................. 32
5.2 Wirednetworksettings ............................................ 35
5.3 WiFi networksettings ................................................... 36
5.4 PC55 Price Checker Settings...................................... 41
5.5 Configuring the Bar Code Reader…............................. 47
5.6 DeskTopConfigurator Which application starts at power up.49
5.7 Web Price Checker…............................................. 51
5.7.1 Quick Demo Web Price Checker using On-Line Website….. 54
Chapter6 Maintenance and Cleaning ..................................................... 57

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Appendices........................................................... 59
A Connectortypesandpindefinitions ...................... 60
B Controlling the display and ShuttleC terminal ............. 61
C Character sets ................................................. 67
D Factory Default Settings….................................. 69
E Updating Applications or System Packages… ......... 70
G FrequentlyAskedQuestions… ............................. 71
H ShuttleC Project tasks…...................................... 75
I Technicalspecifications ..................................... 76
J OverviewPartnumbers… ................................... 78
K Simple ShuttleC Demo Programs ............................. 79
L WiFi info ......................................................... 81
N ShuttleC ControlBar Codes ................................... 82
P DrillingTemplateforEasyMounting...................... 85
Q ProductSummary What'snewatthePC55Colour........ 86

Preface
The ShuttleC is an entry level, small and attractive Price Checker.
TheShuttleC featuresthelatesttechnology.Interfacingisdoneeitherthrough
Wireless RF or hard wired Ethernet. The bright colour display has, depending on
the used font set, 3 or 5 lines and can display up to 20 characters per line.
There is a choice of bar code scanners between the high performance 24 scan
lines laser scanner, 2D imager and the low costsingle scan line CCDscanner.
Becauseof its size and the sympatheticgoodlookstheShuttleC can beinstalled
anywhere in a store, including on the shelves. This flexibility of installation is
enhancedbytheoptionalPower-over-Ethernet.Thethreeavailablestandard
coloursalsogreatlyhelptofitmostinteriors.
General Information
TheUnitechShuttleC isthelatestproductdevelopedbythecompanythat has
over 20 years of experiencein the field of customer information systems.
Todayweoffer a choice of scanner (Laser 24 omnidirectionallines,2D Imager
and CCD single line), a choice of colour (Silver, Black or Red) and a choice of
interface (LAN, WiFi POE).
Quality and Durability
TheShuttleC comeswiththesametopqualityasallotherUnitechproducts. Soat
averycompetitivepricethesamequalityandperformanceofmore
expensive products is available. Due to the high MTBF times of every component
alongandservice free operationtimeissecured.
Flexibility
Thesizeof182mm(height),131mm(width)and95mm(depth),makesthe
Unitech ShuttleC small enough to be installed in larger numbers per store.
Evenwhenmountedonashelfitwillnotblockproductsondisplay.
The bright display makes it easy to read prices and product information.
Connectivity
The ShuttleC is configured using a standard web browser.
A c u s t omiz ed applicat ion program -not su pplied b y Unitech - is ne ces s ar y for
retailers to operate the PC55Colour in their specific environment. Unitech
supplies software source code examples plus network drivers for easy
integration.

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Chapter 1 Product Safety

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1.1 USED CONVENTIONS
In this manual the following conventions are used:
ATTENTION
IMPORTANT
DANGER!
1.2 LASER SAFETY
ATTENTION
DANGER!
Givesatip,aninstructionorapointofattention.
Warnsforpossibledamageto thescannerorotherobjectswhennot
following an instruction.
Warnsforpossibleharmtopersonswhennotfollowingan
instruction.
During installing, always follow the instructions.
Donotstareintothelaserbeam. The laser safety is in conformity
withIEC825and21CFR140.

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German:
Der Strichcode-Scanner SHUTTLEC 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 SHUTTLEC scanner voldoet aan de veiligheidsnormen IEC 825-1 (1993) voor een Klasse I
laserproduct. Tevens voldoet de scanner aan U.S. 21CFR1040, van toepassing op een Klasse IIa
laserproduct. Vermijd langdurig kijken in direct laserlicht.
French:
Le scanner SHUTTLEC est conforme aux normes de sécurité IEC 825-1 (1993) s’appliquant à un produit
laserde 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:
SHUTTLEC 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
laserprodukteriklasse IIa.Undgåat sedirektepå laserlysi længere perioder..
Finnish:
SHUTTLEC-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:
AvsökarenSHUTTLEC uppfyllersäkerhetsnormen IEC825-1 (1993) för laserprodukteravklass 1.Den
uppfyllerdessutom U.S. 21CFR1040 som gäller för laserprodukter av klassIIa. Undvik att titta i direkt
laserljus under längreperioder.
Norwegian:
SHUTTLEC skannerenerisamsvarmedsikkerhetsstandardenIEC825-1(1993)forlaserprodukteri
klasseI.DenerogsåisamvarmedU.S.21CFR1040forlaserprodukteriklasseIIa.Unngååse
langvarig på direkte laserlys.
Italian:
Lo scanner SHUTTLEC 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 SHUTTLEC 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
ClasseIIa. Eviteexpor os olhos directa e prolongadamenteaos raios laser.

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Spanish:
ElscannerSHUTTLEC reunelasnormasdeseguridadIEC825-1(1993)paraunproductolaserde
Clase 1. Y 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.
English:
The SHUTTLEC 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.
Optical:
Theuseofopticalinstrumentswiththisproductwillincreaseeyehazard.Opticalinstrumentsinclude
binoculars, microscopes and magnifying glasses but do not include eyeglasses worn by the user.
Radiant Energy:
The SHUTTLEC uses a low-power laser diode operating at 630…670 nm in an opto-mechanical scanner
resultinginlessthan0.6mWpeakoutputpower.Laserlightobservedat13cm(5.1in.)abovethe
window through a 7 mm (0.28 in.) aperture and averaged over 1000 seconds is less than 3.9 µWper
CDRHClassIIaspecification.Donotattempttoremovetheprotectivehousingofthescanner,as
unscanned laser light with a peak output up to 0.8 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.
Afailureofthescannermotor,whilethelaserdiodecontinuestoemitalaserbeam,maycause
emission levels to exceed those for safe operation. The scanner has safeguards to prevent this
occurrence.If,however, a stationarylaser beam isemitted, thefailing scannershouldbe disconnected
from its power source immediately.
Adjustments:
Donot attempt any adjustments to or alteration of this product.Do notremove the scanner’s
protective housing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION
Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresother
thanthosespecifiedhereinmayresultinhazardouslaserlight
exposure.

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1.3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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1.4 PRODUCT LABELLING
LAN Console DC

Chapter 2 General Description

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General Description
2.1 USE OF THE SHUTTLEC
TheShuttleC isaPriceChecker,whichprovidestheuserwiththeopportunityto
scantheir chosen product and display product information orverify the price
beforegettingtothecheckout.Apartfromthis,theShuttleC offerstheabilityto
interface with loyalty cards, display special offers, display dual currency, etc.
Moreover, store level profitability can be increased.
Apart from the use as an advanced price checker, the ShuttleC can also be used in
manyotherenvironmentswhereidentificationandinformationisrequired.This
includes usewithticketing, accesscontrol,timecheck,routeand place guidance
anditemcheckinawarehouseorstockroom.

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2.2 CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHUTTLEC PC55COLOUR
The various parts of the ShuttleC are indicated in figure 2.1:
A. Front housing with window
B. Colour TFT-LCD
Display size is 320X240 pixels QVGA 70X 53mm
ColorDepth16.7MColours
C. Back Housing
D. Unitech omni-directional scanner, 2D Imager or CCD single line scanner
E. Main board
F. Back Cover.
F
B
E
C
D
A
Fig 2.1

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2.3 FUNCTIONING OF THE SHUTTLEC PC55COLOUR
2.3.1 Introduction
TheShuttleC isaninformationterminal,whichreceivesinput(barcode),froma
userandanswersviathedisplay.Thedisplaycontentsisprovidedbyacomputer
application, which runs on a (server) system elsewhere.
2.3.2 Input
The main input -bar code information- is generated by the integrated Unitech
barcodereader,whichischaracterisedbyahighperformance24scanline
omni-directional laser scan pattern. Or from the optional available 2D imager
orCCDsinglelinescanner.
2.3.3 Output
Basedonthebarcodeinputandtheapplicationsoftwareonthehost-systemthe
ShuttleC communicates with the user via text on the screen and optional graphics
and audio feedback via the speaker.