Datalogic Magellan 9300i, Product Reference Manual

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Ergonomic Recommendations
Product Reference Guide 19
Checkstand Design
Counter Preparation
Since the majority of grocery checkout lanes are designed as “left-hand take
away,” the counter drawings in this section focus on this counter design. Simply
reverse the layout for a “right-hand take away” requirement. The unit scans
equally well in either configuration.
The most important consideration when planning the counter opening for the
scanner is the operator’s comfortable reaching distance. The ideal, ergonomi-
cally sound installation allows items to be directed within easy reach, and a
scanning area requiring no lifting or special orientation of items. If you haven’t
already read the information at the beginning of this section titled, on page 47 ,
please do so before continuing these instructions.
The symmetrical design of the scanner permits the operator to easily pass
items from one hand to the other while scanning (either from right-to-left or
left-to-right). With the unique multi-side scan zone, scanning is accomplished
in one fluid motion. The operator simply slides the item from the conveyor belt
or diverter area through the scanning area and passes the item to the other
hand, which in turn bags it or places it on a take-away conveyor belt. Move-
ment should flow naturally over the surface of the scanner.
Figure 7 shows a typical “left-hand-take-away” checkstand design.
Figure 7. Typical Checkstand Design
CAPACITY / CAPACIT E - 30 X .01 lb / 15 x .0
05 kg
0.00
lb
Conveyor
Remote Display
Keyboard
Scanner or
Scanner-Scale
POS Terminal
and Printer
Bagging Area
Bag Well
Check Writing Stand (optional)
Item Diverter (optional)
Optional Customer
Service Scanner (CSS)