Welch Allyn SCANTEAM 3000PDF User manual

STATEMENT OF AGENCY COMPLIANCE
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules. Operationissubjecttothe
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassB
digitaldevicepursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules. Theselimitsaredesignedto
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:
FCC Class B Compliance Statement
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Welch Allyn, Inc. may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be
shielded cables, in which the cable shield
wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Thisequipmentdoesnot exceed theClassBlimitsfor radio noise emissionsas
describedintheRadioInterferenceRegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentof
Communications.
Canadian Notice
Lepresentappareilnumeriquen’emetpasdebruitsradioelectriquesdepassant
leslimitesapplicables auxappareilsnumeriquesde laclasseB prescritesdans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
•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.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradioortelevisiontechnicianforhelp.

or
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England
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28 Sandyford Office Park
Foxrock, Dublin 18
Ireland
The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and
conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
Welch Allyn shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment
(i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and
does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

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other information contained in this document without prior notice, and
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Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
Welch Allyn, Inc., hereby warrants its products to be functional and free
from manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. Welch Allyn, Inc.
further warrants that it will replace or repair, at its option, any unit that
fails to perform according to Welch Allyn’s published specifications
during a period of two (2) years from the time of shipment by Welch
Allyn, Inc. to the user at the time it is purchased from any of Welch Allyn
Inc.’s Authorized Distributors. Any attempt on the part of the user to
disassemble or service the equipment shall void the warranty.
The warranty does not apply to product which have been damaged by
improper handling, shipping, or misuse. The warranty does not apply, if,
in the sole opinion of Welch Allyn, Inc., the unit has been damaged by
accident, misuse, neglect, improper shipping and handling. Since the unit
is sensitive to static, the responsibility to protect it from static damage is
solely that of the user. The warranty is valid only if the unit or scanner
has not been tampered with or serviced by any party unauthorized by
Welch Allyn, Inc. as a repair facility.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ANY
AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE BUYER
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AND FUNCTION OF THE BOARD AND SCANNER HEREIN SOLD.
In no event shall Welch Allyn, Inc. or its resellers be liable for any loss,
inconvenience or damage whether direct, incidental, consequential or
otherwise, and whether caused by negligence or other fault resulting from
the breach of any express warranty except as set forth herein. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or country to country.

Limited Warranty

Table of Contents i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement of Agency Compliance
Disclaimer
Limited Warranty
Chapter 1 Introduction to the SCANTEAM 3000PDF
Section Page
1.1 Introduction 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Bar Code Symbologies 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 PDF417 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Programmable Option Summary 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Hardware Summary 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 Product Accessories 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Operational Description
Section Page
2.1 Reading Conventional and PDF417 Codes 2–1. . . .
2.2 SCANTEAM 3000PDF Hardware Components 2–3.
2.3 Timing Sequence 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Set–up and Installation
Section Page
3.1 Chapter Description 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Unpacking the Scanner 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Reader Identification 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Set–up and Installation 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Interface Cable Replacement 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Manual and Automatic Trigger 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 4 Programming the Scanner
Section Page
4.1 Chapter Description 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Reader Programming Conventions 4–1. . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Scanner Signals and What They Mean 4–3. . . . . . . .
4.4 Using the Programming Menus 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 Performing Menu Selections 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 Specifics of the Programming Menu 4–7. . . . . . . . . .
4.6.1 Recommended Programming
Sequence 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.2 Beeper Attributes 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.3 RS–232 Serial Output Options 4–9. . . . . .
4.6.4 Wand Emulation 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.5 Trigger Options 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.6 Prefix/Suffix Programming 4–13. . . . . . . . . .
4.6.7 Code Selection I (Industrial) Menu
Page 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.8 Code Selection II (Retail) Menu
Page 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.9 Code Selection III (Stacked) Menu
Page 4–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.10 Disable All Symbologies 4–27. . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.11 Serial Menu 4–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Printing PDF417 Labels for Improved
Readability with SCANTEAM3000PDF Readers
Section Page
5.1 Printing PDF417 Labels for Improved Readability
with SCANTEAM 3000PDF Readers 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 PDF417 Labels Parameters 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.1 X Dimension, Y Dimension 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.2 Number of Columns and Rows 5–2. . . . . . . . . .
5.2.3 Error Correction Level 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.3 Improving Readability 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.1 Tilt Angle 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.2 Scan Speed 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.3 Tolerance to Label Damage 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Suggestions for Maximum Readability 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.1 Making X Dimension as Small as
Possible 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.2 Making Y Dimension as Large as
Possible 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.3 Choosing Error Correction 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Maintenance
Section Page
6.1 Maintenance 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1.1 Cleaning the Scan Window 6–1. . . . . . . . .
6.1.2 Inspecting the Scanner 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1.3 Interface Cable Replacement 6–2. . . . . . .
6.1.4 Reader Case 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Troubleshooting 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 Obtaining Factory Service 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
A Technical Specifications
A.1 Scanner Performance A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 Optical Specifications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.3 Electrical Specifications A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.4 Environmental Specifications A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.5 Mechanical Specifications A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.6 Regulatory and Safety Requirements A–7. . . . . . . . .
A.7 Patents A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.8 Bar Code Symbol Specifications A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Illustrations
Figure Page
1.1 Dimensional Figure of SCANTEAM 3000PDF 1–6. . . . .
2.1 1D “Touch” Reader 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 PDF Reading with Swipe 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Main Elements of the 3000 CCD Bar Code System 2–3
2.2 SCANTEAM 3000PDF Timing Sequence 2–6. . . . . . . . .
3.1 SCANTEAM 3000PDF Identification Label 3–2. . . . . . . .
3.2 SCANTEAM 3000PDF with RS–232 Interface
Cable 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 SCANTEAM 3000PDF Scanner Reading Bar
Code Symbol 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Bar Code Test Symbol 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Programming Menu Example – Preamble/Postamble
and Digit Sections 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1 Pitch/Roll and Skew/Yaw A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 Dimensional Figure of 6’ Coiled Cord A–7. . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables
Table Page
1.1 SCANTEAM 3000PDF Configurations 1–3. . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Supported Symbologies 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Programming Menu Selections 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Beeper Feedback 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 HEX–ASCII Chart 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Symbology Chart 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 Special Characters 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 Industrial Codes 4–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 Retail Codes 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preface
SCANTEAM 3000PDF CCD Scanners are used in both retail and
commercial environments. The retail environment includes
point–of–sale uses, while the commercial environments include industrial
type applications (e.g., time and attendance information gathering).
This technical manual is an extension of the SCANTEAM PDF
Programming Menu. The Programming Menus contain information and
bar codes that you will use to set up your system to meet your needs.
This manual provides you with additional, in–depth information about
the options in the Programming Menus.
Chapter 1 provides a description of the 3000PDF scanner software and
hardware.
Chapter 2 is an in–depth description of the operating system, explaining
how the scanner works, and how it reads/decodes a bar code symbol.
Chapter 3 explains how to set up and install your scanner. Scanner
identification, scanning techniques, and interface cable replacement is
discussed.
Chapter 4 explains how to program your scanner to meet your specific
needs. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information when you are using
the PDF Programming Menu.
Chapter 5 explains how to print PDF 417 labels.
Appendix A provides information about optical, electrical,
environmental, mechanical, and bar code label specifications, scanner
performance, interface definition, regulatory and safety requirements, and
patents.

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Related Publications
Reading Between the Lines: An Introduction to
Bar Code Technology
Craig K. Harmon and Russ Adams
1989 Helmers Publishing Inc.
174 Concord Street
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924–9631
The Bar Code Book: Reading, Printing, and
Specification of Bar Code Symbols
Roger C. Palmer
1989 Helmers Publishing Inc.
174 Concord Street
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924–9631
Handbook of Bar Coding Systems
Harry E. Burke
1984 NCR Corporation
Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Inc.
115 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10003
Automatic ID Resource Catalog
AIM USA Publications
634 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238–2802
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
AIM “Guidelines on Symbology Identifiers,” “Uniform Symbology
Specifications” (USS), and other AIM resources from the address above.

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Introduction to the 3000PDF Reader
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+$ ,$ ) &'%*) ( *( %' $ -)$ &' % % ) #
  " '&"" " % )   #!(
) &%(( " )% '&" # "( $ )  " )*( '* $
(.()# %,$) #

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       

Table 1.1 SCANTEAM 3000PDF Configurations
Product Code
Trigger Options
SCANTEAM 3000PDF Product Options
Auto Trigger
Manual Trigger
Serial Output Options
“Pseudo” RS–232 or TTL Output
“True” RS–232 Output (5 or 12 volts)
“True” RS–232 Output (5 volt)
3000PDF –
0
1
2
3
4
Documentation
PDF417 Programming Menu
Technical Manual
Product Code
PDF/PM
3000PDF/TM
Companion Products
Wall Mount Holder
Hand Free Holder CCDHOLDER CCDSTAND
Hand Free Holder (Right Side Mount)
Hand Free Holder (Left Side Mount) CCDSTANDR CCDSTANDL
Power Supply +5 volt (US)
Power Supply +5 volt (Europe) PS5/C EPS5/C

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1.2 Bar Code Symbologies
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  (( +*%!)(!#!$*) +& *%  % * 
#%)* &%&+"( ( %)   )+&&%(* )/#%"%!) (
!$"+ !$ *  *" "%-
Table 1.2 Supported Symbologies
Supported Symbologies
Interleaved 2 of 5
Codabar Code 128 Code 39
Industrial
UPC EAN
Retail
PDF417
Stacked
1.3 PDF417
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 !) )+!* %( $%!$ #))) +& *%  /*) 
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) %(* #))) +& *%   (*()  ( "( #%+$*) %
* ( ('+!( ( %) ( +) *%* ( -!*  %#&+*(
* )   ( % $%) $ !$*!!*!%$ $+#( * *
!$ *+($ (($) *  )!( * !"
  )/#%" $ $% $ $*!( * !" * +)
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%( %(*" * !"

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1.4 Programmable Option Summary
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'+$,.*0',+  ,10 -.,%.**'+% 0&#  
/!++#.
1.5 Hardware Summary
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•+0#.$!# ,." '#)" .#-)!# )#

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[90.9±.2.5]
0.20±.03
[5.1±.8]
2.00±.01
[50.8±.2.5]
3.58±.10
2.07+.10
[52.6±.2.5]
Dimensions are in in.[mm]
7.70±.10
[195.6±.2.5]
Figure 1.1 Dimensional Figure of SCANTEAM 3000
1.6 Product Accessories
Scanner Holder
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! !" % "  #! ! $  " 
  &     ! "&
Replacement/Alternate Interface Cables
"" &#  & !  !""$   "
#"    " !