Posiflex LS-1000U bar code reader
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1. and blue This indicates the scanner has a motor or laser failure For motor light failure a periodic beep is sounded Return the unit for repair Alternate flashing The scanner detects failing power Please check the power red and blue light supply Page 8 Beeper Indications A beeper gives audible feedback on scanner operation Beeps Indication One beep A barcode has been successfully decoded Four beeps in series This indicates the scanner passed the power on self test and is operating properly Two beeps low high The scanner has entered programming mode Two beeps same tone Scanner has returned from programming to normal mode Continuous tone This is a failure indication Return the unit for repair SCANNER MAINTANTENCE Maintaining the Scanner The scanner is designed for long term trouble free operation and rarely requires any maintenance Only an occasional cleaning of the scanner window is necessary in order to remove dirt and fingerprints Cleaning the Scan Window Wipe the scan window with a soft lint free cloth and a non abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching and damaging the scan window The scan window may be cleaned while the scanner is running Replacing Interface Cable The standard interface cable is attached to the scanner with an 10 pin modular connector When the connector is properly seated it is secured in the scanner by a flexible retention tab The cable is desig2. the stand fixing Fig 2 RJ45 Type Modular Plug screw to fit the stand on a wooden desktop Fig 3 3 Seat the scanner unit into the stand and connect the interface cable to an appropriate USB or RS232 Ww port Fig 4 Connect the Fig 3 Fix The Stand power adaptor to the power input connector on interface cable Fig 5 or set the 5V power support in pin 9 of the system COM port _ n for RS232 model Set the COM port protocol to 9600 n Fig 4 LS 1000 in Stand 8 1 and no handshaking for RS232 model Peel off the protective film on scanner for ready to use after all the operations done The scanner will always be in omni directional scan mode when it Fig 5 RS232 Power Connection is in the stand Page 2 USING THE SCANNER SCANNER INTRODUCTION Features The scanner unit is a compact and space saving hands free omni directional laser scanner It can operate in a single line laser scan mode by pressing down a button Featured with Z scan hardware decode technology it guarantees the real time decode and provide the best scanning performance you could expect The scanner includes key features as o Button switch in between omni directional and single line scanning capability ideal for increasing your operating efficiency e Powerful 20 line scan pattern yields Vv 1400 scans per second for omni directional scanning v 74 scans per second for single line scanning o Implement with the proprietary real time hardware decodin
3. LS 1000 Series POSIFL Laser Barcode Scanner User s Manual Rev AO w FCC Notes This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to EN55022 and 47 CFR Part 2 and subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures to correct the interference For CE countries This scanner is in conformity with CE standards Please note that an approved CE marked power supply unit should be used in order to maintain CE conformance Laser Safety The laser scanner complies with safety standard TEC 60825 1 for a Class I laser produce It also complies with CDRH as applicable to a Class Ila laser product Avoid long term staring into direct laser light Radiant Energy The laser scanner uses one low power visible laser diodes operating at 650nm in an opto mechanical scanner resulting in less than 3 9uW radiated power as observed through a 7mm aperture and averaged over 10 seconds Do not attempt to remove the protective housing of the scanner as unscanned laser light wi
4. de 39 Enablej Code 39 Disable Full ASCII CODE39 Enable Full ASCII CODE 39 Disable Page 15 IUPC EAN JAN Enable UPC EAN JAN Disable ITF 2 of 5 Enable ITF 2 OF 5 Disable Page 16 UPC EAN ADD ON OFF ADD ON 2 only Page 17 ADD ON 5 only ADD ON 2 or 5 IEAN UPC Add on none mandatory EAN UPC Add on mandatory Force UPC A to EAN 13 format enable Force UPC A to EAN 13 format disable B EAN 13 Convert to ISBN ISSN Enable EAN 128 Enable Page 19 EAN 13 Convert to ISBN ISSN Disable EAN 128 Disablej Code 128 Enable Code 128 Disable Code 93 Enable Code 93 Disable Chinese Post Code Enable Chinese Post Code Disable Code 32 Italian Pharmacy Code Enable Code 32 Italian Pharmacy Code Disable MSI enable MSI Disable Enter Exit Programming Mode Page 22
5. e The scanner includes a motion sensor that detects activity in front of the scan window The detecting distance is up to about 15cm 6 inches from the window Change Beeper Volumn Using Function Button The beep tone volume and duration are programmable by advanced programming codes And the beep volume is adjustable by pressing the function button The volume has 3 different levels low medium loud follow the following steps to tune the volume Always keep the scanner operating Press and hold down the function button for about 3 seconds the scanner will enter medium low loud beeper cycle every level of setting beeps twice Release the button when you hear the right beeps The scanner beeps accordingly Note The volume setting in this way is not saved in non volatile memory In other words the change will be lost by power off and reset to the configured setting Use the advanced programming guide to set the changes if you wish to keep the changed volume setting LED Indications A dual color red blue LED indicates operating status as follows LED status Indication Off No power supplied to the scanner Steady blue light The scanner is on and ready to scan One red flash A barcode has been successfully decoded Steady red light A barcode has been successfully decoded but the object is not removed from the scan window The scanner is in programming mode Flashing blue light The scanner is in sleep mode Steady red
6. e a short beep and the LED should flash red momentarily Note Refer to LED Indications and Beeper Indications sections for operation status or refer to the section on Troubleshooting Guide for diagnostic tips Supported Bar Code Types Supported Bar Code Symbol Type Default Status UPC EAN JAN Enabled ITF 2 of 5 Disabled Code 39 Enabled Codabar Disabled Chinese Post Code Disabled MSI PLESSY Disabled Code 93 Disabled Code 128 Disabled Code 32 Italian Pharmacode Disabled ISSN ISBN Disabled EAN 128 Disabled Page 4 SCANNER SETUP PROGRAMMING In most of the cases no setup is required The default setup of the scanner makes the scanner able to detect automatically the most commonly applied bar code types as tabulated above and send the data to the host system as if they are read from an USB or RS232 keyboard To read the disabled bar code types the programming barcodes enclosed in the later sections of this booklet are required to enable the required bar code type There are other advanced features like beep tone sleep mode timings same code delay time setting headers and trailers for data output and setting some particular parameters within each code type or even the communication interface types However must select only the type of the interface cable physically applied can be achieved by downloading the advanced programming bar codes from our web site and scanning the printed
7. e specific code required for the programming to prevent confusion in code scanning Use the download file from our web for advanced programming Enter Exit Programming Mode Note Scan this code to enter and exit programming mode A slightly enlarged image of this code is also printed on the last page of this section for ease of application Abort Note The reading of the ABORT label Display Firmware Version discards all the parameters changed Note The reading of the Display previously However the reading of Firmware Version label the Enter Exit of Programming v ll read out the fare label is still required to exit the i programming mode version and exit the programming mode RESET Note The reading of the RESET label turns all the parameters back to default values but leaving the interface mode unchanged It Return to USB default is suggested to scan also the Return to USB default or Return to RS232 default label after this for LS 1000 scanners Return to RS232 default US Keyboard ia International Keyboard ALT method Message Terminator Enter Message Terminator H tab Message terminator None se Return to customer default Note The reading of the label will recover all parameter back to customer default Save as customer default Codabar Enable Codabar Disable a Co
8. er beeps twice once long and once short and the LED returns to blue The scanner has been programmed Of course you may also read the lt Abort gt to exit the programming mode if the changes made are not desired Test again with known good barcodes If results are good you are done setting up Otherwise return to step 1 and try again A demonstrative process flow chart is given below to illustrate the whole setup process Read lt Enter Exit programming mode gt barcode to start configuration Change scanner setting by scanning required mode barcode Display Firmware s Send firmware version to host Version system and save and exit Read required barcode from code 39 full ASCH table Secondary parameters required for this item Read lt Set gt barcode to confirm More parameter items to be changed Read lt Enter Exit programming mode gt barcode to save and exit Page 6 SCANNER OPERATION Operating the Scanner The scanner reads barcodes in omni directional scan mode as regular practice It can also operate in single line mode for a better aiming on a specific barcode that is printed on a surface with more than one barcode printed closely Single Line Scan Mode In this mode the scanner can emit a single line pattern for user to selectively scan at a barcode among multiple barcodes on one object Please first pick the scanner unit up from the stand if the stand is used before pressing function button to e
9. g technology that ensures instant recognition and decoding barcodes Parts Identification Each part of the scanner as indicated in the front and rear pictures below is described in the table below Scan Window 8 EAM WRAP RET Mounting Screw Hole Object Detector Interface Cable Connector J Scan Window Reads barcodes Object Detector Trigger and wake up scanner automatically when presented with barcode in its range Beeper Hole For beep tone indication Page 3 Function Button Embedded with the LED Indicator Wake up scanner When the scanner enters the sleep mode pressing this switch can wake the scanner up The sleep mode feature can be programmed using the menu labels from the Programming Guide NOTE The default time out value is set to 10 minutes after laser slept 30 minutes after motor slept When the scanner is in sleep mode the LED inside function button is intermittently flashing Blue Single line mode Press and release the button will activate single line scan mode if the scanner is not seated in the stand Mounting Screw Holes To fix the scanner onto the bracket of SK 200 kit Interface Cable Connector For USB interface cable connection Operation Status When the scanner powers up the buzzer gives four beeps and the LED indicator in function button glows Present a known good test barcode to the scanner The scanner should issu
10. ight to alter product designs layouts or drivers without notification The system integrator shall provide applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product The user may find the most up to date information of the hardware from http www posiflex com or hitp www posiflex com tw or http www posiflexusa com All data should be backed up prior to the installation of any drive unit or storage peripheral Posiflex Technologies Inc will not be responsible for any loss of data resulting from the use disuse or misuse of this or any other Posiflex product All rights are strictly reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying or otherwise without prior express written consent from Posiflex Technologies Inc the publisher of this documentation Copyright Posiflex Technologies Inc 2009 All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders Page 1 P N 18050900030 FUNDAMENTAL INFORMATION MODEL NAME LS 1000 CONTENT Besides this guide A hd Stand Fixing Screw Interface Cable Stand Scanner Unit Fig 1 Box content besides this guide INSTALLATION GUIDES 1 Install the USB or RS232 interface cable onto the scanner by inserting the 8 pin RJ45 type modular plug Fig 2 of the cable into the K scanner until a firm click is heard 2 Use
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12. ned to be field replaceable Replacement cables can be obtained from your authorized distributor To replace the cable take the following steps Make sure the power of both host computer and the scanner is switched off Disconnect the old scanner cable from the computer system Press down the retention tab and gently pull out the cable Insert the new interface cable into the bottom of the scanner until it clicks Plug the new cable into the host TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This section contains information about how to solve problems that you may encounter when operating the scanner If troubles occur please refer to the following diagnostic tips as a mean to solve the trouble However before referring to the tips Page 9 make sure that the scanner is installed as instructed in this manual and that all cables are properly connected If the problem remains contact your dealer Problem Diagnostic Tips The scanner is on but cannot read barcodes The LED stays blue The scanner window is dirty Clean the scanner window as described in the Maintenance section The presented barcode type is not enabled Use the Programming Guide to tell the scanner to accept that type of barcode The host has disabled the scanner Check host setup The barcode type presented is not supported by the scanner The scanner is on but the motor is not running the facet wheel is not rotating A barcode cannot be read The LED i
13. nter this mode Press and then release the function button where the indicator LED resides a line pattern appears it allows you to aim at the barcode 4 Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol code as indicated in the right RIGHT WRONG Press the function button to decode and transmit the barcode the good read beeps once For consecutive 203 45 8 8 ID 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 single line scan present the next barcode and press the function button within 5 seconds When the function button is released it automatically switches back to omni directional scan mode in 5 seconds Press the button again to switch to single line scan when necessary Omni Directional Scan Mode The scanner will always stay active in Omni Directional Scan mode in normal operation In other words the scanner will always emit multiple scan lines for the convenience in reading a barcode To have successful barcode reading in this mode the barcode must be presented in the way that there is at least one of the scan lines crosses every bar and space of the symbol code as indicated in the right Page 7 Sleep Mode After the scanner has been inactive for a period of time the laser automatically turns off then the motor will turn off and the scanner will enter the Sleep Mode the blue status LED keeps blinking as indication To wake up the scanner simply present an object close to the scan window or press the function button Not
14. programming codes Individual parameters may be set at any time without affecting the other parameters Scan Test With the scanner running LED blue and the host system on with an active window of a text editor try to scan several known good barcodes Check the results on the system screen If the scanner is reading okay no further setup may be necessary If the POS screen does not show the expected scans go to Set Up below Reset to Default Status Since the scanner firmware covers several interface types when you want to reset the scanner to default status please scan lt Enter Exit programming mode gt lt RESET gt lt Return to USB default gt or lt Return to RS232 default gt if it is RS232 model lt Return to customer default gt if a customer preference has been saved previously and lt Enter Exit programming mode gt consecutively Set Up When the scanner is powered on LED blue present the lt Enter Exit programming mode gt barcode found in the Programming Codes section to the scanner The scanner gives two beeps low and high and the LED turns red The scanner enters programming mode Decide which parameters are required and find their barcodes in the programming codes section Page 5 Cover unwanted codes with your hand and present the desired codes one by one to the scanner the scanner beeps once as it accepts each code When done again present the lt Enter Exit programming mode gt barcode The scann
15. s intermittently flashing blue The scanner has entered into the sleep mode Press the function button to wake up the scanner or present an object close to the scan window The LED remains red and blue purple Possible failure of the scanning safeguard circuit Disconnect the scanner from its power source immediately and contact your dealer The scanner does not accept more than two or three bar code labels There is no proper handshaking with the POS system Check connection and communication settings of the host POS system A stray barcode is sitting somewhere in the scanner field of view Remove all barcode labels from the scanner s scan volume and try again The scanner cannot send the data to the POS system Make sure that all cables are connected and your host POS system is ready to receive data A barcode is read by the scanner but not accepted by the POS system The communication settings of the system port and the scanner do not match Adjust the settings so they match The communication cable used is incorrect Contact your dealer for the correct communication cable Page 10 The software running on the POS system does not support the data format of the barcode label PROGRAMMING CODES All framed barcode names represent as default settings Please refer to flow chart illustrated earlier for conceptual understanding Please cover the unwanted codes for scanning th
16. th a peak output up to 0 8mW would be accessible inside Laser Light Viewing The scan window is the only aperture through which laser light may be observed from 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 Adjustments Do not attempt any adjustments or alteration of this product Do not remove the protective housing of the scanner There are no user serviceable parts inside Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure Optical The use of optical instruments with this product will increase the eye hazard Optical instruments include binoculars magnifying glasses and microscopes but do not include normal eye glasses worn by the user Warranty Limits Warranty terminates automatically when any person other than the authorized technicians opens the machine The user should consult his her dealer for the problem happened Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application No part of this document may be reproduced trans
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