PSC Scanner PowerScan RF User Manual

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PowerScan RF  
Handheld Bar Code Scanner  
User’s Guide  
 
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References ....................................................................................................................1  
Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes ................................................20  
Laser Cautions ............................................................................................................21  
Radio Frequency Interference .....................................................................................22  
Maintenance ................................................................................................................23  
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................24  
Sample Bar Codes ......................................................................................................25  
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Unpack and Inspect Your Scanner  
After unpacking your new scanner, check the contents of the shipping  
carton to ensure all the items you ordered are included:  
PowerScan® RF handheld scanner  
Battery Pack(s)  
User’s Guide (this manual)  
Optional Accessories that you ordered. (The 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.  
References  
For more information about this product, its associated publications,  
software, and accessories, visit our website listed on the back cover of  
this manual.  
Quick Start Instructions  
The basic steps below must be performed to set up the RF scanner.  
Installing the Battery  
Verifying Scanner Operation  
Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal  
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station  
Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications  
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Installing the  
Battery  
To assure maximum usage, batteries should always  
be fully charged before their initial use. (See “Bat-  
tery Charging and Maintenance” on page 8.)  
NOTE  
Orient the battery as shown in Figure 1, then push it into the scanner  
until it snaps in place. To remove the battery, push in on the release tabs  
on both sides of the battery’s base and pull it straight out of the scan-  
ner.  
Figure 1. Installing the Battery  
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1. Battery Release Tabs  
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Verifying Once a charged battery has been installed in the scanner, scan the sam-  
ple bar codes in the back of this manual that correspond to the symbol-  
ogies your scanner is programmed to read. If unsure how to do this,  
see the section on How to Scan in this manual. The system may signal  
with one or a combination of indicators depending upon how the scan-  
ner and Base Station are programmed to respond (see LED and Beeper  
Indications for details). If your scanner fails to read a sample bar code of  
a symbology it’s programmed to read, turn to the section titled, Trouble-  
shooting.  
Scanner  
Operation  
Connecting the  
Base Station to  
the Host  
Terminal  
It is important that the interface (I/F) cable be con-  
nected to the Base Station prior to applying power  
(RS-232, IBM, Keyboard Wedge, etc.) is selected by  
the Base Station subject to the I/F cable it is con-  
nected to at the time of power-up.  
NOTE  
1. Connect the I/F cable to the Base Station (see Figure 2A). The  
I/F cable is inserted into the connector and the cable retainer  
clip is rotated over the cable overmold until the retainer snaps  
in place (see Figure 2B). To disconnect the cable, push in on the  
retainer (away from the catch on the plastic wall) to release it  
and enable it to swing upward, allowing the cable to be pulled  
free (see Figure 2C).  
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Figure 2. Connecting/Disconnecting the Interface (I/F) Cable  
a
b
c
2. Consult your Host Terminal manual to determine the required  
communication parameters for the Host Terminal (e.g., baud  
rate, parity, etc.) and, if necessary, modify the programmed  
parameters to be compatible with those requirements. Scanner  
following:  
- Configurator Express™ Programming Software  
- PowerScan™ Bar Code Scanner Programming Guide  
See References for more information about how to  
obtain software and manuals for this product.  
NOTE  
The Host Terminal manual should also be consulted  
as to whether power must be turned off before con-  
necting peripheral devices. Ensure that the correct  
procedure is followed to avoid damage to equip-  
CAUTION  
ment or interruption of system functions.  
3. Connect the I/F cable to the proper port on the Host Terminal  
(check your Host Terminal manual to determine hardware  
requirements).  
4. Connect the AC Adapter's power cord at the Base Station and  
plug the AC/DC adapter in at the wall outlet (see Figure 3).  
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The Base Station’s POWER LED should be illuminated when  
the unit is properly connected to power.  
Figure 3. Connecting Power to the Base Station  
5. Apply power to the Host Terminal.  
6. Verify communication with the Host Terminal by aiming the  
linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pages of this  
manual, and pulling the trigger (see How to Scan for tips about  
scanning bar codes). Confirm that the scanner/Base Station  
sent the data to the host terminal. If not, see the section, Trou-  
bleshooting. Once all communications are verified, the system is  
ready for use.  
Linking the To link a scanner to a Base Station, simply scan the Base Station ID bar  
code located on the top of the desired Base Station. As the scanner  
searches for the Base Station, a short beep is heard as it seeks for the  
correct channel. When the Base Station responds to the request, the  
scanner’s beeper will either sound a "Link Granted," or "Link Denied"  
signal (see the section, LED and Beeper Indications for more informa-  
tion).  
Scanner to a  
Base Station  
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The existing Base Station system configuration can be automatically  
downloaded to the scanner. This automatic download feature is config-  
urable and can be disabled. See the Systems Manual for more informa-  
tion about this feature. If downloading occurs, a slight delay with link  
verification announcement will occur.  
Since a new/replacement scanner may have been  
shipped with a custom configuration or may have  
been modified with other special programming, it  
may not be desirable to download a potentially  
older configuration from an existing Base Station.  
In this case, reference the Systems Manual, or the  
Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programming  
CAUTION  
Software and consider uploading the scanner’s  
newer configuration to the Base Station prior to  
linking.  
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Verifying Point the linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pages of  
this manual, and pull the trigger (see How to Scan for tips on scanning  
bar codes). Watch the TX/RX (transmit/receive) indicator LED on the  
Base Station and/or scanner green LED while scanning the bar code.  
The LEDs should flash momentarily as the two devices communicate.  
of the Systems Manual.  
Scanner-to-  
Base Station  
Communications  
When the scanner is programmed to do so, communication can also be  
indicated by a second "acknowledgement" tone1 that is sounded after a  
"good read" tone. If a transmission error beep (warble) is heard follow-  
ing a "good read" tone instead of the single acknowledgement tone,  
communication between the devices may have failed2. Refer to the sec-  
tions Using the PowerScan RF System, and Troubleshooting for possible  
remedies, should this occur.  
Mexico ONLY  
Operation in Mexico must voluntarily be restricted  
to channels 1,2,8 and 9. See RF Channel Selection  
in the Systems Manual to set channels. The fre-  
quency range on channels 3 through 7 have been  
allocated by Mexico government standards.  
CAUTION  
1. See LED and Beeper Indications for more details about beeper signals.  
2. Other reasons for a "warble" are that the Base Station may be configured differently than the scan-  
ner, or that the system’s interface doesn’t support the symbology (bar code type) you’re trying to  
scan.  
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Using the PowerScan RF System  
This section covers the following topics:  
Battery Charging and Maintenance  
How to Scan  
LED and Beeper Indications  
Battery  
Charging and  
Maintenance  
When the scanner is in use, a low battery condition  
is indicated by a repeated two-flash signal from the  
scanner’s green LED every time the trigger is pulled  
before the laser is enabled. This indicator may have  
been disabled via custom programming. See LED  
and Beeper Indications for more information.  
NOTE  
Seat the scanner in the Base Station as shown in Figure 4, ensuring that  
the battery fully engages the station’s metal contacts. The CHARGE  
LED on the Base Station should flash, indicating the battery is charg-  
ing.  
Figure 4. Charging the Battery  
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Rapid flashing indicates that charging is taking place. Rapid charging  
occurs when the battery temperature is between 10°C (50°F) and 46°C  
(115°F), and/or voltage of the battery is between 2.0 and 3.2V. Charge  
time is less than 4.2 hours. Rapid charge ends with the battery at  
approximately 90 to 95% capacity. The CHARGE LED remains on  
steady when trickle charging or after the charge cycle is complete.  
A scanner may be charged simultaneously while  
other scanners are in use with the Base Station.  
NOTE  
Batteries will not charge if their temperature is  
below 0°C (30°F). If a battery that is too cold is  
inserted into the Base Station, the Charge LED will  
not illuminate.  
NOTE  
Tips for Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries will better hold a charge if  
allowed to discharge at least once a week. The chemical reactions that  
correspond to charge and discharge in a rechargeable battery should  
occur to obtain the maximum number of charge/discharge cycles in  
the battery. If a battery is removed from the scanner and stored, it  
should be fully charged when stored. Batteries will lose the ability to  
hold a charge when stored for long periods of time (weeks, months, or  
longer).  
Extending  
Battery Life  
Batteries will typically have about 30% charge capacity when shipped.  
To assure maximum usage, the battery should be fully charged before  
use.  
Store your battery in a cool dry place. Do not leave your battery  
exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures below 0°C (30°F) and above  
38°C (100°F).  
Disposing of There presently are no US, North America or World disposal require-  
ments for NiMH batteries, so when they won't hold a charge anymore,  
the batteries can be disposed of, preferably through a recycling center.  
Batteries  
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Four Station If you have a Four Station Charger, batteries are inserted for charging  
as shown in Figure 5. A 90% rapid charge can be achieved in only two  
hours when using this optional accessory, half the time than when a  
Base Station is used for charging. The LEDs at each battery station  
operate the same as the CHARGE LED on the Base Station, with rapid  
flashing indicating that rapid charging is taking place and on steady  
during trickle charging or when the rapid charge cycle is finished.  
Charger  
If you insert a battery into the Four Station Charger  
and no LEDs illuminate, the battery may be too  
cold. Batteries must be at 0°C or higher to charge.  
Do not attempt to charge cold batteries, since plac-  
ing them in the charger will curtail the charging of  
other batteries already present in the unit.  
NOTE  
Figure 5. Using the Four Station Charger Accessory  
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2
1. Device Power LED  
2.  
Station Charge LEDs  
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How to Scan  
Figure 6 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 6. Scanning Tips  
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Depth of Field There are currently four different range models for the scanner.  
Depending upon the model type of your scanner, you’ll need to hold  
the unit at a given distance from the bar code to achieve optimum scan-  
ning results. The following diagrams provide depth of field informa-  
tion 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).  
Definition of A "mil" is equal to 0.001 inches. In the context of the illustrations in this  
a "mil"  
section, a mil represents the minimum bar code element width. Thus a  
5 mil bar code would have a minimum element width of 5 mils (or  
0.005 inches).  
Measurements are based on SR models set with the  
standard 28° scan width (as opposed to the Half  
Angle setting of 14°). Reference the Programming  
Manual for more information about the Half Angle  
feature.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 7. 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  
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See the section titled, Definition of a "mil" for more  
information about reading this chart. Measurements  
are based on HD models set with the standard 28°  
scan width (as opposed to the Half Angle setting of  
14°). Reference the Programming Manual for more  
information about the Half Angle feature.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 8. 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  
User’s Guide  
13  
 
See the section titled, Definition of a "mil" for more  
information about reading this chart. Measurements  
are based on LR models set with the a 14° scan  
width (as opposed to the alternate Full Angle set-  
ting of 28°). Reference the Programming Manual for  
more information about the Half Angle feature.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 9. 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  
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See the section titled, Definition of a "mil" for more  
information about reading this chart. Measurements  
are based on XLR models set with a 10° scan angle  
width.  
NOTE  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Figure 10. 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  
User’s Guide  
15  
 
LED and Beeper Indications  
The Base Station LED indicators and the scanner’s LEDs and beeper  
are used to announce system status and perform other useful signals.  
The tables below list the default function of each of the various indica-  
tors.  
Some LED and beeper indications can be disabled  
or modified via scanner programming. The tables  
indicate the default behavior of the indicators, with  
shaded rows representing features that are pro-  
NOTE  
grammable.  
Table 1. Scanner GREEN LED Functions  
LED  
INDICATION  
DURATION  
COMMENT  
100ms on, 900 ms off  
Disable  
Indication  
Indicates the scanner has  
been disabled.  
Good Read  
Indication  
Indicates a bar code has  
been read and decoded.  
500 ms on  
500 ms on, 500 ms off  
Continuous flashing  
Program Mode  
Indication  
Indicates the scanner is in  
Programming Mode.  
Varies. Consists of a long flash  
followed by multiple short  
flashes.  
Enables service techni-  
cians to identify Field  
Replaceable Unit (FRU)  
errors.  
Field Replace-  
able Unit (FRU)  
Indications  
Occurs at trigger pull before  
the laser is enabled. Indi-  
cates the battery is in need  
of recharging.  
Two flashes at 100 ms on, 350  
ms off.  
Low Battery  
Indication  
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Table 2. Scanner YELLOW LED Functions  
LED  
INDICATION  
DURATION  
COMMENT  
On Steady  
Laser on indica-  
tion  
The yellow LED illuminates  
whenever the laser is on.  
Table 3. Scanner BEEPER Functions  
SPEAKER  
INDICATION  
DURATION  
COMMENT  
Indicates a bar code was  
read before the scanner  
was linked to a Base Sta-  
tion.  
Six beeps consisting of 20 ms  
on, 20 ms off  
Scanner Not  
Currently  
Linked  
100 ms on (short)  
250 ms on (medium)  
500 ms on (long)  
Three programmable func-  
tions are available. This  
indicates a bar code has  
been read and decoded.  
Good Read  
Beep  
A very short beep ("bip") is  
sounded when one bar  
code of a two-bar code pair  
has been successfully  
decoded.  
20 ms on  
Partial Read  
Bip  
100 ms on (short)  
250 ms on (medium)  
500 ms on (long)  
Indicates a successful bar  
code transmission to the  
host (configurable), a suc-  
cessful change of channel,  
or a successful transmis-  
sion of a new configuration  
to the host.  
Base Station  
Acknowledge-  
ment Beep  
User’s Guide  
17  
 
SPEAKER  
INDICATION  
DURATION  
COMMENT  
High, then low, then high, then  
low.  
Transmission  
Error Beep  
Indicates unsuccessful  
transmission to the host.  
Low, then medium, then high.  
High, then medium, then low.  
Indicates a scanner has  
been successfully linked to  
a base station.  
Link Beep  
Indicates a scanner has  
been successfully unlinked  
from a base station.  
Unlink Beep  
Varies. Consists of a long tone  
followed by multiple short  
tones.  
Enables service techni-  
cians to identify Field  
Replaceable Unit (FRU)  
errors.  
Field Replace-  
able Unit (FRU)  
Indications  
Table 4. Base Station LED Functions  
LED  
INDICATION  
DURATION  
COMMENT  
Indicates communications  
activity to or from the Base  
Station.  
Lit for variable timea  
Continuous rapid  
flashing at power-up  
Indicates a broken radio.  
TX/RX (Trans-  
mit/Receive)  
Varies. Consists of a long flash  
followed by multiple short  
flashes.  
Enables service techni-  
cians to identify Field  
Replaceable Unit (FRU)  
errors.  
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LED  
INDICATION  
DURATION  
COMMENT  
When a scanner is nested  
in the station, this indicates  
its battery is being quick  
charged.  
Continuous flashing  
When a scanner is nested  
in the station, this indicates  
its battery is at or near full  
charge.  
Lit Constantly  
Charge  
(Battery)  
A scanner is not present or  
incorrectly inserted into the  
station. It can also mean  
the battery is below 0°C  
(too cold for charge)  
Not Lit  
Lit Constantly  
Power  
Indicates that power is on.  
a. The LED remains on while the unit is actively processing code which  
requires a TX/RX to occur. The duration of the LED is dependent upon  
the length of the message.  
Active The active (enabled) bar code symbologies in the standard factory  
defaults are:  
Symbologies  
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.  
User’s Guide  
19  
 
 
Enhanced Decoded scanners can be programmed to decode extremely poor qual-  
ity bar codes by activating advanced Quadralogic II™ Decoding. To  
select this feature, see the Programming Guide.  
Scanning for  
Hard-to-Read  
Bar Codes  
Scanner programming can also be performed using your PC and the  
Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programming Kit.  
Information about manuals, kits and programming  
software for this product are available at our web-  
site. See the back cover for our web address.  
NOTE  
Figure 11. Scanner Labeling and Nomenclature  
2
RF  
1
COVERED  
BY ONE OR MORE OF THE  
FOLLOWING PATENTS:  
4
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  
3
5
5,475,206  
Other patents pending  
CAUTION—LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
6
1. Trigger  
4. Tether Hook  
5. Yellow LED  
6. Battery  
2. Scan Window  
3. Green LED  
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Figure 11 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  
Laser Cautions  
The PowerScan RF 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 dur-  
ing normal operation, user maintenance, or during prescribed service  
operations.  
In the unlikely event that a bright laser spot is expe-  
rienced rather than a scan line, do not stare into the  
beam or attempt to repair the unit. Discontinue  
operation and return the unit to your dealer. Note  
that when using Marker Beam Mode, a single aim-  
CAUTION  
ing dot is projected momentarily preceding a scan  
line and is not considered a malfunction.  
Do not open or otherwise service any components  
in the optics cavity. Opening or servicing any part  
of the optics cavity by unauthorized personnel may  
violate laser safety regulations. The optics system  
is a factory only repair item.  
CAUTION  
The PowerScan® RF scanner is required to be used  
in conjunction with the PSC Base Station, Model:  
PowerScan RF Base Station.  
NOTE  
User’s Guide  
21  
 
 
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.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to 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 these instructions, may cause harmful interfer-  
ence 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 dertermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-  
lowing measures:  
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.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
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Maintenance  
The scan window will require occasional cleaning to remove smudges,  
dust and other debris. To ensure optimal performance, clean the Scan  
Window using a soft cloth or lens tissue dampened with isopropyl  
alcohol (or equivalent). See Figure 12. The scanner body can also be  
cleaned using this method.  
Figure 12. Cleaning the Scan Window  
User’s Guide  
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Troubleshooting  
checks:  
the battery is charged. See “Battery Charging and Mainte-  
nance” on page 8.  
the battery is properly installed. See “Installing the Battery” on  
page 2.  
the scanner is linked to the desired Base Station. See “Linking  
the Scanner to a Base Station” on page 5.  
the scanner is within reasonable operating range of the Base  
Station, with no major obstructions between the radio units  
such as thick walls or heavy machinery. (At the time of this  
writing, maximum line-of-sight range is specified at 150 feet.)  
there is no local signal interference with other radio-operated  
equipment. Consult the Systems Manual concerning selection  
of alternate channels.  
the Base Station is powered-on. You can verify the Base Sta-  
tion’s AC Adapter by using a known-good AC Adapter.  
the Base Station interface cable is securely attached to the host.  
Consult your technical support manager or refer to your host  
system manual to identify the proper cable connection for the  
scanner. If necessary, verify interface cable function by using a  
known-good interface cable.  
If the problem is specific to scanning, verify that...  
the bar codes you are trying to scan are of satisfactory quality.  
Bar code label verifiers are available from your dealer if you  
aged (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 sample bar  
code from the following pages.  
the programmable setting for advanced Quadralogic II™  
decoding is set optimally for your system. (See See “Enhanced  
Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes” on page 20.)  
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Sample Bar Codes  
Use these test bar codes to check the scanner’s ability to read the vari-  
ous symbologies represented.  
Code 128  
C
o
d
e
1
2
8
.
T
e
s
t
Code 39  
C
O
D
E
3
9
.
T
E
S
T
Interleaved 2 of 5  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
Standard 2 of 5  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0  
Codabar  
A
$
9
9
.
9
5
A
Code 93  
C o d e 9 3 . T e s t  
User’s Guide  
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MSI/Plessey  
4
14476925  
UPC-A  
0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4  
0
0
4 9  
UPC-A with 2 digit Add-on  
6 0 9 9 2 0 1 1 1 8  
0
7
6 9 0 0 0  
UPC-A with 5 digit Add-on  
0 8 0 2 9 5 1 0 4 1  
0
8
UPC-E  
EAN-8  
9 9 8 8 7 5  
0
0
0 0 2 1 0 1 2 6  
EAN-13  
1 101234 567891  
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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  
R & TTE 1999/5/EC  
Standards: ETS 300 683:1997 ETS 300 220-3:2000  
EN60825-1:1996  
EN60950:1997  
Equipment  
Type: Bar Code Scanning Equipment  
PowerScan® RF Bar Code Scanner  
Product:  
Brad West  
Vice President  
Peter Lomax  
Vice President  
Quality and Process Manage-  
ment  
PSC, Inc.  
959 Terry Street  
Eugene, OR 97402  
U.S.A.  
Europe, Middle East & Africa  
PSC Bar Code Ltd.  
Axis 3, Rhodes Way  
Watford  
Hertfordshire WD24 4TR  
UK  
 
Asia Pacific  
PSC Hong Kong  
Italy  
PSC S.p.A.  
Hong Kong  
Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210  
Fax: [852]-2-521-0291  
Vimercate (MI), Italy  
Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1  
Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496  
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  
Telephone: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58-0  
Fax: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58  
Watford, England  
Telephone: 44 (0) 1923 809500  
Fax: 44 (0) 1923 809 505  
PSC Inc.  
959 Terry Street  
Eugene, OR  
Telephone: (541) 683-5700  
Fax: (541) 345-7140  
© 2004 PSC INC.  
R44-2100 (Rev. D)  
9/04  
 

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