User`s manual - International POS Ltd.
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1. Environmental Operating temperature o c 40 C Humidity 0 95 RH non condensing Safety Laser safety IEC 825 1 1993 Class 1 U S 21CFR1040 Class lla Electrical safety EN 60950 second edition UL1950 third edition c UL according CSA22 2 950 95 EM Compatibility Radio and TV interference EN 55022 Class B 1994 FCC part 15 Class A 1992 Harmonic current emissions EN 61000 3 2 1995 EM immunity EN 50082 1 1992 based on ElectroStatic Discharge ESD IEC 801 2 1991 Radio frequency immunity IEC 801 3 1984 ENV 50140 1993 Electrical fast transient IEC 8014 1988 C Troubleshooting This section contains information on solving problems you may encounter when using the scanner If troubles occur take a moment to read the information in this section However before referring to the diagnostic tips make sure that the scanner is installed as described in Chapter 2 and that all cables are properly connected Appendices 25 Problem Diagnostic Tips The scanner is on but a bar code cannot be read The LED is red he scanner window is dirty Clean the scanner window as described in the Maintenance section he presented bar code type is not enabled Select the bar code type with he Configuration Guide he scanner is disabled by the host efer to Section 1 5 he bar code type you presented to the scanner is not supported b2. Installing the Polaris P 7010 17 C RS232 non direct power For those systems which do not supply electrical power on the serial port the following set up is applicable Plug the cable with the 10 pin modular jack into the scanner port until a firm click is heard Plug the other connector into the splitter box as illustrated in the figure below Plug the communication cable with the 8 pin modular jack into the RS232 port of the splitter box Plug the other connector of the communication cable into the appropriate serial port of your POS or computer Connect the Scantech power supply unit to the power supply port of the splitter box Power on the scanner by connecting the IEC power cord to the AC DC power supply and by plugging the AC power cord into an AC outlet RS 232 nondirect power Communication cable Polaris D To host _ Ce RS 232 Cable D Pi 3c mi Splitter box t To AC Power outlet lt Power supply 18 Installing the Polaris P 7010 D Keyboard Wedge non direct power For those systems which do not supply electrical power on the keyboard port the following set up is applicable Plug the cable with the 10 pin modular jack into the scanner port until a firm click is heard Plug the other connector into the splitter box as illustrated in the figure below Plug the communication cable with the 8 pin modular jack into the Keyboard Wedge port of th
3. Plug the device into a different outlet in order to have the device and receiver on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the manufacturer an authorized Scantech dealer or experienced 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 P N A232001 September 98 Table of contents Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Appendices The Polaris P 7010 1 1 Unpacking the Polaris P 7010 1 2 Scanning bar codes with the Polaris P 7010 1 3 Scanner labelling 1 4 Maintaining the scanner 1 5 Controlling the scanner from the POS system Installing the Polaris P 7010 Installing the scanner A Connector types and pin definitions B Technical specifications C Troubleshooting 22 23 24 Preface The Scantech Polaris is a high performance omni directional scanner which provides optimal scanning conditions The Polaris shares the same quality of the GOLDRUSH polygon and Scantium decoder chip as Scantech s popular Hunter H 3010 Pollux P 4010 and Castor C5010 scanners Together with its compact and ergonomic design operator fatigue and other discomforts are less then any competitive omni directional scanner These characteristics make the Polaris e
4. 650 nm in an opto mechanical scanner resulting in less than 0 7 mW peak output power Laser light observed at 15 0 cm 5 9 inch above the window through a 7 mm 0 28 in aperture and averaged over 1000 seconds is less than 3 9 uW per CDRH Class lla specification Do not attempt to remove the protective housing of the scanner as unscanned laser light with a peak output up to 0 90 mW could be accessible inside The scanner window is the only aperture through which laser light may be observed on this product A failure of the scanner motor while the laser diode continues to emit a laser beam may cause emission levels to exceed those for safe operation The scanner has safeguards to prevent this occurrence If however a stationary laser beam is emitted the failing scanner should be disconnected from its power source immediately Do not attempt to make any adjustments to or alteration of this product Do not remove the scanner s protective housing There are no user serviceable parts inside Use of controls or adjustments or performan ce of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure The Polaris P 7010 11 LA Maintaining the scanner The Polaris P 7010 scanner requires little maintenance Only occasional cleaning of the scanner window is necessary in order to remove dirt and fingerprints The scanner can be cleaned during operation To this end use a non abrasive glass spray cle
5. Troubleshooting ER Appendices A Connector types and pin definitions The Polaris has a dual interface RS232 Keyboard Wedge The pin definition for the scanner port and the connector to be used for the port are shown in the connection diagram below Connection Diagram Pin 1 Pin10 PIN DESCRIPTION 1 PC CLOCK joy 2 CTS Pin 1 Bel Pin 10 ee 3 Exp RJ 48 Cable connector RJ 48 PCB S RTS front view front view 6 GND 7 5V 8 KB DATA Scanner port 9 KB CLOCK 10 pin connector 10 PC DATA IMPORTANT Use approved Scantech cables only Removing the RJ 48 connector Slot for screwdriver Locking pin Appendices 23 B Technical specifications Electrical Power supply voltage 100 250 Vac 50 60 Hz DC input to scanner 5 Vdc 5 250 mA Dual interface RS232 Keyboard Wedge Optical Light source Visible laser diode 650nm Depth of field 250 mm Scan pattern 4 directions scan field 16 lines scan pattern Scan rate 800 scans second Decoding Bar code types EAN UPC J AN Add on Code 128 EAN 128 Code 39 Code 32 Codabar ITF Physical Weight 0 3 kg Dimensions Lx Wx D 100 x 80 x60 mm 3 9 x 3 1 x 2 4 inch Front view d er Side view 24 Appendices
6. full Make sure that all cables are connected and your host system is ready to receive data m The scanner is in test mode Power off and on the scanner A bar code is read by the scanner but The communication cable is not connected not accepted by the host system to the serial port of your host system Refer to the manual of your host system to locate the serial port The communication settings of the host and scanner do not match Ensure that the setting value for both devices are the same For proper adjustment values see the Configuration Guide The communication cable does not suit your host system Contact your supplier for the correct communication cable m The data format is not supported by the software running on the host system
7. User s manual Scantech Polaris P 7010 Copyright 1998 Scantech BV This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior written consent of Scantech BV Limited Warranty Under all circumstances this manual should be read attentively before installing and or using the pro duct In no event Scantech BV will be liable for any direct indirect special consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this documentation or product even if advised of the possibility of such damages In particular Scantech BV shall not be liable for any hardware software or data that is stored or used with the product including the cost of repairing replacing or recovering the above Scantech BV reserves the right to change parts of the device at any time without preceding or direct announcement to the client Scantech BV reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in the contents without obli gation to notify any person or entity of the revision or change A serial number appears on the product Make sure that this official registration number has not been removed It should be used whenever servicing by Scantech BV or an authorized Scantech dealer is ne cessary Important This equipment has been tested and found to com
8. aner and a soft lint free cloth only 1 5 Controlling the scanner from the pos system The Polaris P 7010 can be controlled from the POS system via the RS232C interface Controlling is accomplished by transmitting the following single byte commands to the scanner In the Scantech default setting the following commands are available more details upon request ASCII code function byte is also called 05 Hex power up re4nitialization ENQ or lt Ctrl E gt OE Hex enable cancels disable Shift Out or lt Ctrl N gt OF Hex disable Shift In or lt Ctrl O gt 12 Hex sleep DC2 or lt Ctrl R gt 14 Hex wake cancels sleep DC4 or lt Ctrl T gt When the scanner is disabled the scanner motor will remain switched on until the scanner goes into sleep mode The Polaris P 7010 12 POS system Polaris P 7010 Scanner control Chapter 2 Installing the Polaris P 7010 14 Installing the Polaris P 7010 2 1 Installing the scanner This chapter describes the instructions necessary for installing the Polaris P 7010 scanner Due to many POS systems on the market a large number of communication cables is available Make sure that you have the right cable to connect the scanner to your POS or computer NOTES m The scanner and the host system must be switched off before starting the installation of the scanner By following this precaution you prevent any electrical damage m You are advised to
9. can be found in Appendix B Refer to Appendix C for troubleshooting if the scanner is not working properly Chapter 1 The Polaris P 7010 2 The Polaris P 7010 1 1 Unpacking the Polaris P 7010 Take the scanner and its accessories out of the box and remove all packing materials Refer to the packing list in order to ensure that you have received all the items ordered Visually inspect the scanner and accessories for any visible traces of damage Refer to the figure in paragraph 1 3 to locate the interface label and verify if the scanner interface corresponds with the host system interface Immediately contact your supplier if anything appears to be damaged or if the supported interface does not correspond with the host system interface Green Led Red Led Good read buzzer Sleep mode switch Detachable handle Rubber sleeve The Polaris P 7010 3 The various parts of the Polaris P 7010 are Sleep mode switch If a sleep mode time out has been programmed the scanner can be reactivated by pressing this switch The sleep mode feature can be program med by means of the menu labels in the Configuration Guide NOTE The default value for the sleep mode time out is set to 30 minutes When the scanner is in sleep mode the LED is intermittently flashing red Red LED The red LED indicates that the scanner is ready to read a bar code Green LED The green LED indicates a good read Good read buzzer The buzzer sounds wheneve
10. dle The Polaris P 7010 7 1 3 Scanner labelling There are three labels on the scanner The first two labels can be found on the housing of the Polaris P 7010 as indicated in the figures below The third label is visible through the scanner window All the labels have been attached by the manufacturer and should in no case be removed Scontech BV Amerstoort Netherlands PO Box 925 CAUTION Loser light when open z p De not store into beam World wide Patents Pending IEC825 class 1 loser product Complies wth ZICFRID4D os Voc to 4 class llo laser product Avori ong term viewing af direct loser ligh Pn lt partnumber gt lt model software gt sn lt seriol_ number gt Manufactured ate WO3 lt warkordernr gt lt interface gt The scanner s serial number can be found under the bar code label This official registration number is strictly related to the device The supplier may ask for this number when the scanner needs servicing 8 The Polaris P 7010 Laser safety English The P 7010 scanner complies with safety standard IEC 825 1 1993 for a Class 1 laser product It also complies with U S 21CFR1040 as applicable to a Class lla laser product Avoid long term viewing of direct laser light German Der Strichcode Scanner P 7010 entspricht den Sicherheitsvorschriften nach IEC 825 1 1993 fur ein Laserprodukt der Klasse 1 Er entspricht a
11. e splitter box Connect the female connector at the other end of the cable to the keyboard Plug the male connector into the keyboard port of your computer Connect the Scantech power supply unit to the power supply port of the splitter box Power on the scanner by connecting the IEC power cord to the AC DC power supply and by plugging the AC power cord into an AC outlet T Computer A Sr t Splitter box To computer L J wt gt Keyboard Wedge non direct power j Polaris To AC KBW Power outlet SS mm e Communication Power supply cable To keyboard Once the scanner has been installed you can start scanning bar code labels If you want to change the default settings of the scanner proceed to the Configuration Guide supplied with the scanner Installing the Polaris P 7010 19 IMPORTANT To select the scanner interface RS232 factory default scan the following codes 1 Open the scanner Programming Mode by scanning code 1 2 Return to RS232 default by scanning code 2 OR Return to Keyboard Wedge default by scanning code 3 OPEN PROGRAMMING MODE 20 Installing the Polaris P 7010 RETURN TO RS232 DEFAULT IMPORTANT Programming Mode is closed after scanning this code RETURN TO KEYBOARD WEDGE DEFAULT IMPORTANT Programming Mode is closed after scanning this code Appendices A Connector types and pin definitions B Technical Specifications C
12. install the scanner in an air circulated place out of direct sunlight Follow these steps carefully in order to install the scanner 1 Locate the optimal scanner position in relation to the counter surface Pay attention to the product flow the distance to the counter edge and convenience for the operator Installing the Polaris P 7010 15 2 You have four options to connect the scanner to your POS or computer A RS232 direct power For those systems which supply electrical power on the serial port minimal requirements 5 V dc 250 mA the following set up is applicable Plug the cable with the 10 pin modular jack into the scanner port until a firm click is heard Plug the other connector of the cable into the appropriate serial port of your POS or computer Host RS 232 direct power Polaris t Cable RK To host 16 Installing the Polaris P 7010 B Keyboard Wedge direct power For those systems which supply electrical power on the keyboard port minimal requirements 5 V dc 250 mA the following set up is applicable Plug the cable with the 10 pin modular jack into the scanner port until a firm click is heard Connect the female connector at the other cable end to the keyboard Plug the male connector into the keyboard port of your computer computer Keyboard Wedge direct power Polaris To computer 1 Cable gt To keyboard
13. ply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to 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 Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate this equipment For CE countries The Polaris is in conformity with the CE standards For USA amp Canada To be used with UL listed and CSA certified computers POS systems utiliser avec des ordinateurs syst mes POS registr s UL certifi s CSA Radio and television interference Operation of this equipment in a residential area can cause interference to 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 Relocate the device with respect to the receiver Move the device away from the receiver
14. r data have been correctly read The frequency can be adjusted by means of the menu labels from the Configuration Guide Rubber sleeve A rubber sleeve encloses the scanner The sleeve protects the scanner and takes care that it does not slide when installed free standing on a counter surface Furthermore its ergonomic design makes the unit easy to pick up it fits naturally in the hand Detachable handle A handle can be attached to the scanner depending on the preference of the user The handle makes the scanner easy to pick up in case large or heavy products need to be scanned 4 The Polaris P 7010 1 2 Scanning bar codes with the Polaris P 7010 The Polaris P 7010 is an omnidirectional scanner featuring a 4 directional scan field with a 16 lines scan pattern Bar codes can easily be read by presenting them to the scanner The scan volume is illustrated in the figure above The optimal reading zone lies between 3 and 15 cm from the scanner window However bar codes can still be read up to 25 cm 10 inch from the scanner window The Polaris P 7010 5 The Polaris scanner can be used handsfree as well as hand held e g a Handsfree scanning by presenting the item to the scanner b Bar code labels can also be scanned in hand held mode by taking the scanner by the handle and hold it in front of the bar code label on the product 6 The Polaris P 7010 c You can also hold the scanner without the han
15. specially suitable for installation in small counters such as in drugstores pharmacies department stores tobacconists kiosks petrol stations and convenience stores The omni directional scan field of the Polaris generates a scan pattern of 16 lines ensuring high performance scanning Featuring an unequalled scan rate of 800 scans per second the Polaris is an aggressive scanner Barcodes are read simply on presentation to the scanner window However the ergonomic design of Polaris s rubber sleeve which fits naturally in the hand makes the unit easy to pick up when larger or heavier products have to be scanned The scanner can be installed free standing on a counter surface using its protective rubber sleeve or without the sleeve flush or surface fixed to check out furniture making for a very neat installation The Polaris can also be supplied in different colours to match with corporate retail designs and schemes thus enhancing the check out environment even further This manual contains two chapters and three appendices The first chapter describes the Polaris P 7010 scanner its general features as well as the way in which it can be used The precise instructions for installing the scanner are listed in the second chapter Default settings can be changed using the bar code labels in the Configuration Guide supplied with the scanner Appendix A shows the connector types of the scanner Technical specifications of the Polaris
16. t titta i direkt laserljus under l ngre perioder Norwegian P 7010 skanneren er i samsvar med sikkerhetsstandarden IEC 825 1 1993 for laserprodukter i klasse 1 Den er ogs i samvar med U S 21CFR1040 for laserprodukter i klasse lla Unng se langvarig pa direkte laserlys Italian Lo scanner P 7010 conforme alle norme di sicurezza IEC 825 1 1993 relative ad un prodotto laser di Classe 1 inoltre conforme alla norma U S 21CFR1040 relativa ad un prodotto laser di Classe lla Evitare l esposizione prolungata all emissione diretta di luce laser Portuguese O scanner P 7010 est conforme as normas de seguran a IEC 825 1 1993 para a Classe 1 dos produtos laser Tamb m est conforme a norma U S 21CFR1040 aplicada nos produtos laser da Classe Ila Evite expor os olhos directa e prolongadamente aos raios laser Spanish El scanner P 7010 reune las normas de seguridad IEC 825 1 1993 para un producto laser de Clase 1 Y tambi n reune las normas U S 21CFR1040 que se aplican a un producto laser de Clase lla Se debe evitar mirar muy fijo en luz las rica directa 10 The Polaris P 7010 Optical Radiant Energy Laser Light Viewer Adjustments CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Optical instruments include binoculars microscopes and magnifying glasses but do not include eye glasses worn by the user The P 7010 uses a low power laser diode operating at
17. uch U S 21CFR1040 anwendbar auf ein Laserprodukt der Klasse lla Vermeiden Sie langzeitiges Hineinblicken in direktes Laserlicht Dutch De P 7010 scanner voldoet aan de veiligheidsnormen IEC 825 1 1993 voor een Klasse 1 laserprodukt Tevens voldoet de scanner aan U S 21CFR1040 van toepassing op een Klasse lla laserprodukt Vermijd langdurig kijken in direkt laserlicht French Le scanner P 7010 est conforme aux normes de s curit IEC 825 1 1993 s appliquant a un produit laser de la classe 1 Il est galement conforme a la U S 21CFR1040 telle qu elle s applique a un produit laser de la classe lla Eviter de rester expos longtemps a la lumi re directe du laser Danish P 7010 skanneren er i overensstemmelse med sikkerhedsstandarden IEC 825 1 1993 for laserprodukter i klasse 1 Den er ogsa i overensstem melse med U S 21CFR1040 der g lder for laserprodukter i klasse lla Undg at se direkte pa laserlys i l ngere perioder The Polaris P 7010 9 Finnish P 7010 skanneri t ytt luokan 1 lasertuotteelle IEC 825 1 ssa 1993 asetetut turvavaatimukset Se t ytt my s U S 21CFR1040 ssa asetetut vaatimukset silt osin kuin ne koskevat luokan lla lasertuotetta V lt pitk aikaista suoraan laservaloon katsomista Swedish Avs karen P 7010 uppfyller s kerhetsnormen IEC 825 1 1993 f r laserprodukter av klass 1 Den uppfyller dessutom U S 21CFR1040 som g ller f r laserprodukter av klass lla Undvik at
18. y the Polaris he scanner is on but the motor is not rotating A bar code cannot be read he LED is intermittently flashing red The scanner is in sleep mode Press the switch on top of the scanner to reactivate the scanner or use the wake protocol Refer to section 1 5 he red LED and green LED are alternating he red LED and green LED are alternating and beeps are heard The scanner does not accept more than two or three bar codes Mirror motor is defective and must be replaced Authorized personnel only Possible failure of the scanning safeguard circuit Immediately disconnect the scanner from its power source Contact your supplier There is no proper handshaking with the host system Switch the host system on and check connection and communication settings Both the red LED and green LED are on The laser is not functioning The laser is defect Contact your supplier Both the red LED and green LED are blinking The ambient temperature is too high Make sure the scanner has enough air ventilation and is not placed in direct sunlight 26 Appendices Problem Diagnostic Tips The green LED stays on m The scanner is continuously seeing a bar code Remove all bar code labels from the can volume of the scanner and try again wo m The scanner cannot send the data to the host system There is no proper handshaking between the scanner and the host Scanner buffer is
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