Datalogic MAGELLAN 8500?, Product Reference Manual

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A-8
Magellan
®
8500 Scanner
Manual EAS Deactivation Push Button
Using the programming bar codes contained in
Chapter 6, Programming
,
the button can be configured to operate always, or only function when the
scanner is enabled.
PRESS
DURATION
FUNCTION COMMENT
Momentary
a
Manually initiates EAS
deactivation
Place the item with the EAS tag downstream
b
of the hori-
zontal scan window and push the button.
3 Seconds upon
EAS error
Allows scanner to resume
function despite EAS sys-
tem failure (non-fatal error)
EAS Failure Mode is indicated
c
by:
- EAS LED blinks ON/OFF red, scanning disabled.
- FRU Status LED Indicator blinks ‘9’
- Error tone is sounded for one second
Upon pressing the button for 3 seconds, the scanner will
sound 3 high-pitched beeps, then resume scan function.
The EAS LED and FRU Status LED will continue blinking
as above, but at a slower rate until EAS system function
is restored.
a. For use in Coupled Mode only
b. “Downstream” in this case is defined as being the downstream side of the scan window from the direction
of product flow, or scanning direction.
c. If the EAS failure corrects itself, blinking will stop and the EAS LED will turn green.