Datalogic Magellan 9300i, Product Reference Manual

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18 Magellan™ 9300i / 9400i Scanners
Ergonomic Recommendations
1. Select a design which allows load-sharing by several muscle groups (for
example designs which allow the cashier to use both hands for scanning
and bagging).
2. Use a powered in-feed conveyor to help cashiers bring the items to their
best work zone, rather than leaning and reaching to get items further up
the conveyor.
3. Select checkstands which deliver products to the cashier on an input belt
and do not require the unloading of items from a cart. These designs put
less stress on the cashiers’ shoulders and back.
4. Minimize the distance between the input and take-away conveyors (i.e.,
the distance the cashier has to reach to move the products).
5. Minimize the width of the input conveyor to reduce the cashier’s reach to
items on the far side of the belt; use a diverter or “sweeper” to direct prod-
ucts closer to the cashier.
6. Select a design which encourages the cashier to slide products across the
scanner rather than gripping and lifting. Make sure the horizontal surface
of the scanner is flush with all surrounding surfaces.
7. Choose a design which integrates the scanner and scale to eliminate
extended reaches and lifts during weighing tasks.
8. Place the conveyor belt electronic eye close to the scanner, but allow suffi-
cient area between the eye to ensure the belt does not push items in to the
scanning field.
9. Locate commonly used items such as the cash drawer and printer within
easy horizontal reach.
10.Remove, round-off, or pad sharp or hard edges with which the cashier
may come into contact.
11.Provide an easily accessible bag stand at a height of 33 - 43.2 cm (13 -
17”) lower than the top surface of the checkstand to reduce stresses to the
shoulders, elbows, and risks associated with lifting products into bags.
12.Do not position the bag stand between the cashier and the scanner, due to
the increased reach involved.
13.Position the scanner’s horizontal scanning surface 86.4 - 91.4 cm (34 -
36”) above the floor. Maintain a minimum of 12.7 cm (5”) clearance
between elbows and work surfaces.
14.Provide adjustable keyboard mounting (height, tilt, and horizontal reach).
15.Position the printer, cash drawer, and other checkstand devices the cashier
uses within easy reach (less than 46 cm/18”).
16.Provide adequate toe space (at least four inches), foot rests or rails, antifa-
tigue mats, and where feasible, an adjustable seat or stand against which
the cashiers can lean.