PSC Scanner LR XLR User Manual

PowerScan™  
Handheld Bar Code Scanner  
Models SR, HD, LR and XLR  
User’s Guide  
 
Active Symbologies ............................................................. 11  
Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes .............. 11  
Test Your Scanner ..................................................................... 12  
Laser Cautions........................................................................... 13  
Radio Frequency Interference.................................................... 13  
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 14  
User’s Guide  
1
 
NOTES  
2
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
Unpacking and Inspecting Your Scanner  
After unpacking your new scanner, check the contents of the ship-  
ping carton to ensure all the items you ordered are included:  
PowerScanhandheld scanner  
Interface Cable  
Power Supply (if you ordered one)  
Users Guide (this manual)  
Programming Guide  
Optional Accessories that you ordered. (The PowerScan  
handheld bar code scanner can be purchased with or without  
accessory kits.)  
If your package contains wrong or missing components, contact your  
place of purchase. If there are damaged components, immediately file  
a claim with the carrier. You may want to save your packing material  
in case you need to ship the scanner at some later time.  
Manuals for the PowerScan scanner are available  
on our website. See the back cover for our web  
address.  
NOTE  
User’s Guide  
3
 
 
Installation  
Refer to Figure 1 and follow these steps to install the scanner:  
Consult your host terminal manual to determine if power must be  
turned off before connecting peripheral devices such as the scanner.  
1. Should you need to disconnect the interface (I/ F) cable from  
the scanner, loosen the Phillips head screw at the bottom of  
the handle and rotate the cable restraint clip away from the  
cable to release it. Reverse this procedure to connect the  
cable.  
Do not attempt to pull the End Cap off, as this may  
damage the scanner.  
CAUTION  
2. Connect the I/ F cable to the proper port on the host terminal.  
3. If your system requires an AC/ DC adapter to power the  
scanner, connect the adapter's power cord at the I/ F connec-  
tor. (Note: In most cases, the scanner uses Power Off the Ter-  
minal [P.O.T.], and does not require this step.) Contact your  
PSC dealer if youre not sure if an AC/ DC adapter should be  
used with your system.  
4. Connect the AC/ DC adapter at the wall outlet. (P.O.T. units  
skip this step.)  
5. Verify operation—point at a flat surface and pull the trigger.  
A red beam should be visible. Scan a sample bar code and  
confirm that the scanner reads the bar code by beeping and/  
or sending the data to the host terminal.  
Power Supply  
The scanner requires either a Listed Class 2 or Listed LPS power  
source which supplies power directly to the scanner.  
4
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
 
Figure 1. Installing the Scanner  
1
2
3
4
5
User’s Guide  
5
 
 
How to Scan  
Figure 2 illustrates some tips to help get the best scanning results:  
1. The scanner must be pointed at a slight angle to the bar code.  
Do not hold the scanner perpendicular to the bar code.  
2. The laser beam must cross the entire bar code. The scanner  
cannot correctly read if the entire bar code is not scanned.  
Figure 2. Scanning Tips  
1
1
2
2
6
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
   
Scanning Range  
There are currently four different model types for this scanner.  
Depending upon the model type of your scanner, youll need to hold  
the unit at a given distance from the bar code to achieve optimum  
scanning results. The following diagrams provide range of field infor-  
mation for each of the models when scanning grade A, Code 39 bar  
codes: Standard Range (SR), High Density (HD), Long Range (LR)  
and Extra Long Range (XLR).  
In the context of the illustration below, a "mil" repre-  
sents the minimum bar code element width. Mea-  
surements are based on SR models set with the  
standard 28° scan width (as opposed to the Half  
Angle setting of 14°). Reference the PowerScan Pro-  
gramming Manual for more information about the  
Half Angle feature.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 3. Depth of Field (SR)  
Depth of Field  
Paper Labels (SR decoded model, Code 39)  
5 mil  
7.5 mil  
10 mil  
15 mil  
20 mil  
40 mil  
55 mil  
1
2
3
4
5
FEET  
0
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170  
CENTIMETERS  
User’s Guide  
7
 
 
In the context of the illustration below, a "mil" repre-  
sents the minimum bar code element width. Mea-  
surements are based on HD models set with the  
standard 28° scan width (as opposed to the Half  
Angle setting of 14°). Reference the PowerScan Pro-  
gramming Manual for more information about the  
Half Angle feature.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 4. Depth of Field (HD)  
Depth of Field  
Paper Labels (HD decoded model, Code 39)  
3 mil  
4 mil  
5 mil  
7.5 mil  
10 mil  
20 mil  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INCHES  
0
5
10  
CENTIMETERS  
15  
20  
8
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
In the context of the illustration below, a "mil" repre-  
sents the minimum bar code element width. Mea-  
surements are based on LR models set with the a  
14° scan width (as opposed to the alternate Full  
Angle setting of 28°). Reference the PowerScan Pro-  
gramming Manual for more information about the  
Half Angle feature.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 5. Depth of Field (LR)  
Depth of Field  
Paper Labels (LR decoded model, Code 39)  
7.5 mil  
10 mil  
15 mil  
20 mil  
40 mil  
55 mil  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FEET  
0
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280  
CENTIMETERS  
Reflective Labels (LR decoded model, Code 39)  
40 mil  
55 mil  
70 mil  
100 mil  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
FEET  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
0
10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430 450 470 490 510 530 550 570 590 610 630 650 670  
CENTIMETERS  
User’s Guide  
9
 
In the context of the illustration below, a "mil" repre-  
sents the minimum bar code element width. Mea-  
surements are based on XLR models set with a 10°  
scan angle width.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 6. Depth of Field (XLR)  
Depth of Field  
Paper Labels (XLR decoded model, Code 39)  
15 mil  
20 mil  
40 mil  
55 mil  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
FEET  
0
50  
100  
150  
200  
250  
300  
350  
400  
450  
CENTIMETERS  
Reflective Labels (XLR decoded model, Code 39)  
40 mil  
70 mil  
100 mil  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36  
FEET  
0
50  
100  
150  
200  
250  
300  
350  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
750  
800  
850  
900  
950  
1000 1050 1100  
CENTIMETERS  
10  
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
Active Symbologies  
The active (enabled) bar code symbologies in the factory defaults are:  
Code 39 (C39)  
Code 128 (C128)  
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)  
Your scanner should be pre-programmed with these standard factory  
default settings, unless...  
...it was shipped to you programmed with unique, customer con-  
figuration settings.  
...you or another user have made changes to scanner program-  
ming.  
Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes  
Decoded scanners can be programmed to decode extremely poor  
quality bar codes by activating advanced QuadralogicDecoding.  
To select this feature, see the PowerScan™ Scanner Programming  
Guide available from your dealer, or you can download the manual  
from our website.  
Scanner programming can also be performed using your PC and the  
Configurator ExpressOn-Screen Programming tool also available  
from your dealer.  
User’s Guide  
11  
 
   
Test Your Scanner  
The bar code below (Figure 7) is provided to test your scanners abil-  
ity to read a typical Code 39 label.  
Figure 7. Code 39 Bar Code Sample  
T
e
s
t
Figure 8. Scanner Labeling  
CLASS No.  
SERIAL No.  
MFG. DATE:  
LASER RADIATION-DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM  
1mw 650-685nm CLASS LASER PRODUCT  
Based on 100 sec., EN60825-1/A11:1996  
Complies with 21CFR 1040  
and part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Applicable patents are listed  
on label inside unit.  
ACN  
073200496  
-
2
TI  
C
®
US  
LISTED  
NWGQ 2Z78  
COVERED  
BY ONE OR MORE OF THE  
FOLLOWING PATENTS:  
4,387,297  
4,593,186  
4,736,095  
4,861,972  
5,179,270  
5,247,161  
5,260,554  
5,330,370  
5,481,098  
4,409,470  
4,652,750  
4,460,120  
• 4,673,805  
4,816,660  
4,866,257  
4,845,350  
4,879,456  
• 5,237,161  
5,180,904  
5,247,162  
5,298,728  
5,468,949  
5,258,604  
• 5,311,000  
5,475,206  
Other patents pending  
CAUTION—LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
Figure 8 above shows label placement ONLY. For  
actual regulatory, patent and other applicable infor-  
mation, view the labels on the product itself, or call  
your nearest sales or service representative.  
NOTE  
12  
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
     
Laser Cautions  
The PowerScan bar code scanner is certified in the U.S. to conform to  
the requirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J for Class II laser  
products (SR and LR) and Class IIIa (XLR). Class II and IIIa products  
are not considered to be hazardous. The scanner contains a Visible  
Laser Diode (VLD) at a wavelength of 650-670 nanometers and is  
designed so that there can be no human access to harmful levels of  
laser light during normal operation, user maintenance, or during pre-  
scribed service operations.  
If the scan pattern is a single dot when depressing  
the trigger, discontinue operation and return the  
unit to the factory. Exception: When using Marker  
Beam Mode  
momentarily.  
a
single aiming dot is projected  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to open or otherwise service any  
components in the optics cavity. Opening or servic-  
ing any part of the optics cavity by unauthorized  
personnel may violate laser safety regulations.  
Radio Frequency Interference  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-  
ject to the 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.  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-  
003 du Canada.  
User’s Guide  
13  
 
   
Troubleshooting  
You can isolate problems with your scanning system by performing  
these checks (refer to Figure 9):  
1. If your scanners cable is designed to receive Power Off the  
Terminal (P.O.T.), it will not operate unless it is connected to a  
working host terminal that is powered on.  
2. Ensure that the interface cable is securely attached to the  
host. Consult your technical support manager or refer to  
your host system manual to identify the proper connection  
for the scanner.  
3. If an external power supply is used, verify that it is securely  
connected to the interface cable and AC outlet. Also ensure  
that the power supply is the correct voltage rating for your  
area.  
4. Check to see that the interface cable is securely connected at  
the scanner handle. Push the connector in to assure that it is  
firmly seated. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to ensure that  
the screw at the bottom of the scanner is fully tightened (but  
do not overtighten).  
5. If, after checking all connections, the scanner still fails to  
function properly, exchange the power supply with a known  
good power supply.  
6. Ensure that the scanner's interface type is compatible with  
the host terminal by consulting your POS system manual  
and/ or the PowerScan Scanner Programming Guide.  
7. Verify that the bar codes you are scanning are of satisfactory  
quality. Bar code label verifiers are available from your  
dealer if you need precise reporting of bar code details. Bar  
codes that are damaged (wrinkled, smudged, or torn) may  
cause the scanner to read poorly or not at all. If bar code  
quality seems to be the problem, check to see if the scanner  
will read a known good bar code (see Figure 7). You may also  
want to modify the programmable setting for advanced  
Quadralogicdecoding (see the section in this manual  
titled, Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes).  
14  
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
 
Figure 9. Troubleshooting the Scanner  
7
ON  
1
6
OFF  
5
4
ON  
OFF  
2
3
User’s Guide  
15  
 
 
NOTES  
16  
PowerScan™ Scanner  
 
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has  
been tested and found compliant to the following Directives  
and Standards:  
Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC  
Low Voltage 73/23/EEC  
Standards: EN55022-B  
EN50082-1  
EN60825  
EN60950  
Equipment  
Type: Bar Code Scanning Equipment  
Product:  
PowerScanBar Code Scanner  
PowerScanLR Bar Code Scanner  
PowerScanXLR Bar Code Scanner  
Charles W. Vanlue  
Nigel Davis  
Director, Corporate Quality  
PSC, Inc.  
959 Terry Street  
Eugene, OR 97402  
U.S.A.  
Vice President  
Europe, Middle East & Africa  
PSC Bar Code Ltd.  
Axis 3, Rhodes Way  
Watford, England  
WD24YW  
UK  
 
Asia Pacific  
PSC Hong Kong  
Italy  
PSC S.R.L.  
Hong Kong  
Vimercate (MI), Italy  
Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210  
Fax: [852]-2-521-0291  
Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1  
Fax: [39] (0) 39/685496  
Australia  
PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.  
Japan  
PSC Japan K.K.  
North Ryde, Australia  
Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999  
Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688  
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan  
Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761  
Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656  
France  
PSC S.A.R.L.  
Latin America  
PSC S.A., INC.  
LES ULIS Cedex, France  
Telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00  
Fax: [33].01.64 46.72.44  
Miami, Florida, USA  
Telephone: (305) 539-0111  
Fax: (305) 539-0206  
Germany  
PSC GmbH  
United Kingdom  
PSC Bar Code Ltd.  
Darmstadt, Germany  
Watford, England  
Telephone: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58-0  
Fax: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58  
Telephone: 44 (0) 1923 809500  
Fax: 44 (0) 1923 809 505  
Corporate Headquarters  
PSC Inc.  
PSC Inc.  
959 Terry Street  
Portland, OR  
Telephone: (503) 534-3553  
Fax: (503) 534-3555  
Eugene, OR  
Telephone: (541) 683-5700  
Fax: (541) 686-1702  
Printed on recycled paper  
© 2001 PSC INC.  
R44-2094 (Rev. E)  
Printed in USA (6/01)  
 

Paxar Printer Monarch 9876 User Manual
Peavey Microphone LX 25 User Manual
Pentair Swimming Pool Pump Waterfall User Manual
Philips DVD VCR Combo DVDR3432V 12 User Manual
Philips Stereo System 22PP1102 User Manual
Pioneer Home Theater System CX303 K User Manual
Polaroid Portable DVD Player PDU 0824 User Manual
Porter Cable Saw 7724 User Manual
ProForm Home Gym PFEL4501 User Manual
PYLE Audio Indoor Furnishings PDLB372 User Manual