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Last Updated 01/02/09 EHS
Anthology, Inc.
CS1504 Data Collector and Visual Anthology Physical Inventory
Overview:
The CS1504 series data collectors are small, lightweight, portable barcode scanners
to use in collecting for your physical inventory. The data is then ‘downloaded’ into
Anthology via the Physical Inventory module. These scanners are not
programmable.
The Physical Inventory module in Anthology was designed so that you can scan several batches of books
and save each one independently. This allows you to grab the data from a scanner and save it off so you
can focus on correcting the batch later on. This way you can have several staff members using scanners,
each dumping their scans and moving off to the next batch while one person continues to work on
reviewing the batches on the computer.
Once you receive these rental scanners, please fill out and fax back the rental agreement immediately.
You have these scanners for a pre-determined number of days from the time that you receive them.
You should already be using Visual Anthology version 5.16.058 or higher to use the PI module and these
scanners.
NOTE: You will need to purchase batteries to be used with the scanners. While we may
provide one set to get you started, you will need more. Symbol recommends using 4
Energizer EPX76 batteries in each scanner for optimal performance. They further state that a
brand new set of 4 batteries per scanner will do roughly 5,000 scans. These are also sold
under the models 357/303, A76, AG13, LR1154, LR44, or SR44SW/W. You will need a small
crosshead/Phillips screwdriver to change the batteries. We recommend using an eyeglass
repair kit screwdriver. There is a single screw near the bottom end of the scanner. Be VERY
careful putting in the batteries. The two batteries on the left should be printed side up, and
the two batteries on the right should be printed side down. Putting in the batteries incorrectly
could seriously damage the scanner.
Connecting the CS1504 Scanners
Decide which machine will be the ‘central command’ station during the PI. This may be the main cash
register or any other machine that is in a convenient location for all the runners to reach. This machine
will have the one and only scanner cable connected to it. There should only be one person using the PI
module at the central station, no others may use the PI at the same time.
