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Gryphon Configuration

PreScan™ Queue-Busting System

Open Basket Timeout

This feature specifies the amount of time the handheld will wait before closing an open basket
after a period of inactivity.

Never close open basket

Close after 2 minutes

Close after 4 minutes

Close after 6 minutes

Close after 8 minutes

Close after 10 minutes

DEFAULT

Summary of Contents for PreScan

Page 1: ...PreScanTM Queue Busting System Advanced Configuration Guide ...

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Page 3: ...an Modes 11 Gryphon Setup 12 Connecting the Base Station 12 Gryphon Programming 12 Chapter 3 HANDHELD CONFIGURATION 13 PowerScan Configuration 13 Optional Settings 13 Link Scanner to Base 14 PowerScan Keypad Enable Disable 14 Prompt Before Delete 14 60 Minute Data Timeout on Inactivity 15 Beeper Control for Radio Response 15 Radio and Communication Timeouts for Base 16 FIND ME Function Only for ba...

Page 4: ...Cards 49 Enable Disable Control Cards 49 UPC with Prefix 4 50 EAN 13 with 24 51 Send Label on POS Enable 52 Transmit Control Card Data to POS 53 Transmit UPC A Loyalty Card 54 Transmit EAN 13 Loyalty Card 55 Chapter 5 USING PRESCAN 57 PreScan Mode 57 Checkstand Cashier Tasks 59 PowerScan Options 59 About PreScan Control Cards 59 Creating Control Card Bar Codes 60 Roving Sales Associate Tasks 61 Pr...

Page 5: ...gellan Chapter 5 Using PreScan gives instructions on how to use the PreScan system after configuration Appendix A PowerScan Keypad contains a keypad of numeric bar codes to be scanned by a PowerScan handheld for certain parameter settings Appendix B Magellan Keypad includes a keypad of numeric bar codes to be scanned by the Magellan for certain parameter settings About PreScan The PreScan Queue Bu...

Page 6: ...t Reference Guide PRG Quick Reference Guide QRG and any other manuals instruction sheets and utilities for the Datalogic products described in this manual can be downloaded from the website listed on the back cover of this manual Alternatively printed copies or product support CDs may be available for purchase through your Datalogic reseller Technical Support Datalogic Website Support The Datalogi...

Page 7: ...lified POS terminal as described in this chapter Detailed installation procedures for both the handheld and fixed scanners are included in the reference manuals for each respective model see Technical Support on page 4 If you are unsure if your system meets PreScan requirements please contact Technical Support for assistance Basic Setup Handheld scanners to be used in the PreScan system must be cu...

Page 8: ...held 910MHz POWERSCAN M8300 D 910MHZ SS5084 PM8300 D910 C005 Base Station 433MHz PM8300 BASE CHR MULTI 433 SS5084 BC8030 433 C005 Base Station 910MHz PM8300 BASE CHR MULTI 910 SS5084 BC8030 910 C005 UNIT MHz DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Handheld 433MHz GRYPHON M4100 BLACK W PRESCAN 433MHZ GM4100 BK 433PRE Handheld 910MHz GRYPHON M4101 BLACK W DISPLAY 910MHZ GM4101 BK 910PRE Base Station 433MHz BC4030 B...

Page 9: ...t by the PreScan system The table below lists Magellan interface capabilities with regard to flow control PreScan COMPATIBLE Models Magellan 9500 Magellan 8200 Magellan 8500 Magellan 8100 Magellan 8500Xt Magellan 2300HS Magellan 8500XtS Magellan 2200VS Magellan 8400 Magellan 2200 Enhanced Magellan 8300 Magellan 2300 Enhanced NOT COMPATIBLE with PreScan HS1250 Magellan 1000i VS1200 Magellan 1100i V...

Page 10: ...ossible cashier prompts The necessary delay can vary depending on the software processor size and method of item file look up Not On File Not On File items are not managed by PreScan Any items not included in the POS database must be managed manually There are two established methods for handling an item which is not on file at the POS although this process should be defined by the customer s part...

Page 11: ...bel and exits programming mode Labels can be created for additional base stations in bar code symbology Code 128 Using this syntax addresses can be assigned in the range of 0001 to 1999 Linking the PowerScan to the Base During configuration activities the PowerScan handheld scanner needs to be linked to the base station so that bar codes scanned by it are transmitted to the base To do this scan th...

Page 12: ... handheld scanners from different bases get mixed Use labels like these to assign new addresses to the handheld scanner only leaving the base addresses unchanged The label follows the same syntax only it omits the second configuration command RN0 to link and address the base The system should now be functional To test the system use the test control card Scan this label with the handheld to open a...

Page 13: ... then interfaces with the handheld unit to recall all stored bar code data for that customer In this mode the handheld can store data from multiple customers and only the data associated with the specific control card is transmitted to the POS at the end of the transaction Scan the following bar code to place the handheld into PreScan MultiLane Mode See Using PreScan starting on page 57 for detail...

Page 14: ... Interface I F Cable connectors into their respective ports in the Base Station Then connect to an AC Adapter and plug into the wall outlet Connect the Interface Cable to the AUX port on the Magellan Gryphon Programming The Gryphon 4100PRE is pre configured to work with the PreScan system Since each scanner and base has a unique radio address there is no need to assign a special address No other s...

Page 15: ...owing settings are optional They are applicable only to PowerScan handhelds in PreScan Multi Lane Mode Use them to customize the settings for your PreScan system Reference the PreScan Integration Guide for planning considerations when determining the optimal configuration settings for your setup PowerScan Keypad Enable Disable on page 14 Prompt Before Delete on page 14 60 Minute Data Timeout on In...

Page 16: ...held using its keypad For example perhaps only supervisors or other authorized personnel are allowed to void delete items This option provides the option to enable or disable the keypad to that purpose Prompt Before Delete When enabled the Prompt Before Delete option requires the user to press the ENTER key a second time to acknowledge an item will be deleted offering an opportunity to rethink or ...

Page 17: ...ure offers the following options Normal Beep on good decode and good reception Off Beep only on good decode Beep only on good reception CAUTION Enabling this feature will clear all data from memory if the device is left unused 60 Minute Data Timeout on Inactivity Disable IQ0 60 Minute Data Timeout on Inactivity Enable IQ1 Beeper Control for Radio Response Normal BF0 Beeper Control for Radio Respon...

Page 18: ...orm RPTxx where xx is the timeout period in seconds Use these labels to configure the setting Scan codes from the table in PowerScan Keypad on page 69 to set the time The default value is 04 seconds range 02 25 seconds Transaction Timeout The transaction timeout sets the length of time the base allows a scanner to complete the transmission of data associated with a given control card once the data...

Page 19: ...e customer bar code to start a new session for customer B the system can either prompt on the display and require a press of the ENTER key to open the new session or if disabled directly open the next session without prompting Clear Session Memory Scanning the following bar code will clear data from the current PreScan session only Clear Handheld Memory This bar code will clear ALL stored PreScan ...

Page 20: ...sket Operations on page 22 Restore Factory Default Scan the programming bar code below to return the handheld to a known state before applying custom configuration settings Restore Default The default setting is Handheld Mode See Set to PreScan Mode on page 18 or Handheld Mode on page 19 for more information PreScan Multi Lane or MUL Mode To use the Gryphon scanner for PreScan the scanner should b...

Page 21: ...read and the base transmits them directly to the AUX port of the Magellan Display functions and keypad functions are not supported in this mode To switch a Gryphon scanner to handheld mode follow these steps 1 Read the Enter Handheld Mode label 2 The Gryphon will beep twice then reset 3 Place the Gryphon scanner on the cradle The red light on the cradle will blink a few times and the scanner will ...

Page 22: ...r without an accompanying beep tone and the order of the keypad Yes No buttons can be defined as well The prompt message is used during many basket operations The following prompts can be enabled or disabled 1 Close open basket with programming label 2 Clear items in basket 3 Delete open basket 4 Delete all baskets 5 Next Basket Session Prompt Reading a new control card closes the current basket a...

Page 23: ...onfiguration Guide 21 Set Indicators continued No prompt and No beep Beep only Prompt message only type 1 N Y N Prompt message only type 2 Y N Y Beep and prompt message type 1 Y N Y Beep and prompt message type 2 N Y N DEFAULT DEFAULT ...

Page 24: ...control card or loyalty card for the open basket Read a new control card or loyalty card opens a new basket Read the following program label enforce system close basket This label will close the current basket without reading a control or loyalty card Clear one item in open basket A single item in a basket can be deleted by pushing the Yes button while in browser mode or basket open state with jus...

Page 25: ...et and a recall message to match with that empty basket is archived 2 Create a new basket open basket then close without adding items to that basket 3 Clear items in an open basket then close it There may be cases where an empty basket is open but may need to be superceded by something else with higher priority If enabled the Gryphon can save the empty basket which can later be recalled so scannin...

Page 26: ...ture specifies the amount of time the handheld will wait before closing an open basket after a period of inactivity Never close open basket Close after 2 minutes Close after 4 minutes Close after 6 minutes Close after 8 minutes Close after 10 minutes DEFAULT D DE EF FAUL LT T DEFAULT ...

Page 27: ...ime a basket was accessed A closed basket can be reopened and then closed again to reset the counter Open Basket Timeout continued Close after 12 minutes Close after 14 minutes Basket timeout on inactivity could delete data without notice in the back ground if the Prompt Before Delete message is disabled See Prompt Before Deleting Basket on page 28 for more information Never delete basket in handh...

Page 28: ...hon Configuration 26 PreScan Queue Busting System Data Timeout On Inactivity continued Delete after 45 minutes Delete after 60 minutes Delete after 75 minutes Delete after 90minutes Delete after 105 minutes ...

Page 29: ...f the scanner if a user reads a new control card while a basket is already open If the prompt is disabled the scanner will automatically close any open basket and open a new one Enable Next Basket Prompt Disable Next Basket Prompt DEFAULT D DE EF FAUL LT T DEFAULT If the keypad is disabled this setting has no effect ...

Page 30: ...y be deleted in the background See Data Timeout On Inactivity on page 25 2 The Delete Open Basket label is scanned 3 All data is deleted from the Handheld in PreScan mode Delete with Notice Delete without Notice IN0 DEFAULT D DE EF FAUL LT T DEFAULT IN1 CAUTION The Delete with Notice prompt message is not in effect if the keypad is dis abled even when this setting is ON Use care to avoid the accid...

Page 31: ...r a basket A longer setting improves reliability for handheld scanners at the edge of radio range but slows performance This slowing effect is more pronounced when using store loyalty cards for control cards The timeout value can be 4 seconds DEFAULT 5 seconds 6 seconds 7 seconds 8 seconds Magellan reply timeout Once the base station has received a complete transmission from the handheld it begins...

Page 32: ...a PC with a serial port The parameters of this serial port are 2 Verify the firmware Command CR There is not a specific package in Aladdin for configuration of the Base Station for PreScan The device must be configured through service port interface It requires the Base Station to be connected directly to the PC through the serial port Command Description 1 CR Get device identify string 2 S B00 CR...

Page 33: ...ion Inter data packet timeout Command CMRTOxx CR Where xx is the value of the command Input range from 00 to 05 two digits With the input setting above the output setting value range from 5 minutes to 30 min utes increase by 5 6 Save the setting and exit service mode Command Ar CR The example below illustrates changing the value of Inter data packet timeout from 10 to 15 minutes ...

Page 34: ...Gryphon Base Station 32 PreScan Queue Busting System NOTES ...

Page 35: ...Card Data to POS on page 53 Transmit UPC A Loyalty Card on page 54 Transmit EAN 13 Loyalty Card on page 55 The following settings are optional and apply to PreScan Mode To use the bar codes in this section to program the Magellan scanner you must first enter Programming Mode by scanning the SWITCH bar code below While in Programming Mode scan the option s bar codes in this section to configure the...

Page 36: ... and behavior of the POS terminal must be considered when adjusting these settings They must be set high enough to give the POS enough time to respond with a disable command when an exception item is sent but they should be set as low as possible to improve throughput during the basket download POS terminals may be loosely grouped into two types ones that send a disable and enable command followin...

Page 37: ...uration Guide 35 First Label Delay Some POS systems have a greater processing overhead on the first label of a transaction To allow a longer delay after the first bar code use these settings First label delay 200ms 06ED02 First label delay 300ms 06ED03 ...

Page 38: ...Magellan Configuration 36 PreScan Queue Busting System First Label Delay continued First label delay 500ms 06ED05 First label delay 1000ms 06ED0A ...

Page 39: ...elay to balance the timing of labels sent from the Magellan to the POS The delay should be long enough for the POS to process incoming labels and disable the Magellan if needed without slowing the transaction needlessly The default value is 300ms Inter label delay 100ms 06EC01 Inter label delay 200ms 06EC02 ...

Page 40: ...Magellan Configuration 38 PreScan Queue Busting System Inter label Delay continued Inter label delay 300ms 06EC03 Inter label delay 400ms 06EC04 ...

Page 41: ...Basket Download Timing and Options Advanced Configuration Guide 39 Inter label Delay continued Inter label delay 500ms 06EC05 ...

Page 42: ... Beep Duration Use this setting to specify how long the Magellan will beep upon receiving each label transmitted from the handheld Setting options are 10 mS through 60 mS in increments of 10mS Per Label Beep Duration 10 mS 06FC01 Per Label Beep Duration 20 mS 06FC02 ...

Page 43: ...Basket Download Timing and Options Advanced Configuration Guide 41 Per Label Beep Duration continued Per Label Beep Duration 30 mS 06FC03 Per Label Beep Duration 40 mS 06FC04 ...

Page 44: ...Magellan Configuration 42 PreScan Queue Busting System Per Label Beep Duration continued Per Label Beep Duration 50 mS 06FC05 Per Label Beep Duration 60 mS 06FC06 ...

Page 45: ...Options Advanced Configuration Guide 43 Start Basket Notification These settings control how the Magellan beeps at the beginning of a PreScan basket Disable Start Basket Notification 06FD00 Start Basket Beep Duration 10 mS 06FD01 ...

Page 46: ...Magellan Configuration 44 PreScan Queue Busting System Start Basket Notification continued Start Basket Beep Duration 20 mS 06FD02 Start Basket Beep Duration 30 mS 06FD03 ...

Page 47: ...Basket Download Timing and Options Advanced Configuration Guide 45 Start Basket Notification continued Start Basket Beep Duration 50 mS 06FD05 Start Basket Beep Duration 100 mS 06FD0A ...

Page 48: ... PreScan Queue Busting System End Basket Notification These settings control how the Magellan beeps when the transmission of PreScan data is complete End Basket Notification Disabled 06FE00 End Basket Beep Duration 10mS 06FE01 ...

Page 49: ...Basket Download Timing and Options Advanced Configuration Guide 47 End Basket Notification continued End Basket Beep Duration 20mS 06FE02 End Basket Beep Duration 30mS 06FE03 ...

Page 50: ...Magellan Configuration 48 PreScan Queue Busting System End Basket Notification continued End Basket Beep Duration 50mS 06FE05 End Basket Beep Duration 100mS 06FE0A ...

Page 51: ...provided with a unique bar code to be presented at the checkstand See About PreScan Control Cards on page 59 for more information There are several Magellan configuration options for Control Cards Enable Disable Control Cards To disable or re enable the Magellan to read Control Cards scan the following bar codes They are enabled by default Enable Default 06E00D Disable 06E000 ...

Page 52: ...n Configuration 50 PreScan Queue Busting System UPC with Prefix 4 Scan these bar codes to enable disable loyalty cards that use UPC codes with the prefix 4 Enable UPC codes with prefix 4 06E101 Disable 06E100 ...

Page 53: ...n Options for PreScan Control Cards Advanced Configuration Guide 51 EAN 13 with 24 To enable loyalty cards using code EAN 13 with 24 as the first two characters use these barcodes Enable 06E204 Disable 06E200 ...

Page 54: ...ure is useful for POS systems that send disable enable commands after each label To cancel the inter label delay and transmit the next barcode when the POS sends an enable command use these labels Enable send label on POS enable 06FB00 Disable send label on POS enable use full delay 06FB01 ...

Page 55: ...ration Guide 53 Transmit Control Card Data to POS Each of the different kinds of control card can be transmitted to the POS Use these settings to control what is sent Enable Transmit Datalogic control cards 06E901 Disable Transmit Datalogic control cards 06E900 ...

Page 56: ...Magellan Configuration 54 PreScan Queue Busting System Transmit UPC A Loyalty Card Enable Transmit Loyalty card UPC A 06EA01 Disable Transmit Loyalty card UPC A 06EA00 ...

Page 57: ...Magellan Options for PreScan Control Cards Advanced Configuration Guide 55 Transmit EAN 13 Loyalty Card Enable Transmit Loyalty card EAN 13 06EB01 Disable Transmit Loyalty card EAN 13 06EB00 ...

Page 58: ...Magellan Configuration 56 PreScan Queue Busting System NOTES ...

Page 59: ...ded to the customer Alternatively customer loyalty cards can often be used as PreScan control cards When the customer reaches the checkstand the cashier scans the PreScan control card or customer loyalty card using the existing Magellan scanner which then interfaces with the handheld unit to recall all stored bar code data for that customer In this mode the handheld can store data from multiple cu...

Page 60: ...em PreScan Multi Lane Using Two Roving PreScan Assistants Total 1 Total 2 3 Total PAY PAY PAY Bag Unique Barcode Pre Scan Next available lane Queue continues Bag Unique Barcode Pre Scan Queue continues Total 4 5 Total Next available lane PAY PAY ...

Page 61: ...de or not PowerScan Options About PreScan Control Cards The PreScan control card also called a Basket ID card is an important part of the system The control card has a unique bar code printed on it that serves as a way to identify the electronic record of a customer s order stored in the handheld scanner When the card is scanned at the POS the fixed scanner starts a search for the associated recor...

Page 62: ... of a completed control card Header FCN3 PSABCD The header is code 128 special character FCN3 which is unprintable followed by the letters PS then four alpha numeric characters The final four characters can be anything and are ignored by the scanner Unique Code Number The unique code number can be any number in the range of 00001 to 99999 Each customer using the system at a given time must have a ...

Page 63: ...ems EAS tagged and produce items will need to remain unscanned and unbagged to be han dled by the cashier at the checkstand 5 If it is determined an item must be deleted from the scanned list stored in the handheld the assistant or an authorized employee supervisor can use the handheld keypad to optionally scroll through and delete the item s shown on its display Enter Multi Lane Operation Mode BP...

Page 64: ...tomer has their unique customer bar code so they can complete their purchase at the checkstand 9 When ready for the next customer the assistant scans the next unique customer bar code to initiate the next session CAUTION If the feature 60 Minute Data Timeout on Inactivity has been enabled the assistant should be notified that leaving the handheld inactive for more than 60 minutes will cause all da...

Page 65: ...label Enable DLS LC To disable the Gryphon PreScan control card format scan this label Disable DLS LC Loyalty Cards PreScan has the ability to use a store s customer loyalty card as control cards Two common formats are supported UPCA If store loyalty cards are issued with unique identifying barcodes using a UPC code with prefix 4 they can be used as PreScan control cards Example When enabled the b...

Page 66: ...bel Disable UPCA LC EAN13 Store loyalty cards that use an EAN13 code with prefix 24 can also be used as PreScan control cards Example When enabled the barcode above will open a basket record on the scanner with ID 00000000013 To enable this type of control card at the Gryphon scanner scan this label Enable EAN13 LC The Magellan scanner must also be configured to recognize UPCA control cards 2 4000...

Page 67: ...ble EAN13 LC To enable all of types of supported control and loyalty cards read the label below Enable all types of control cards Disable all types of control card supported Disable all types of control card The Magellan scanner must be configured to recognize UPC A and EAN13 control cards The default setting is to allow all formats ...

Page 68: ...cashier The cashier scans the control card at the Magellan scanner The Magellan then reads the basket record from the Gryphon scanner and sends the data to the POS terminal The record is then deleted from the Gryphon s memory Editing the Basket Record on the Gryphon Delete an Item To delete an item in a basket the basket record must be open Either scan the control card associated with the basket o...

Page 69: ...select the record using the arrow keys as above Then scan the label below to delete the record The display will show the following screen Press the Enter key to confirm Delete All Baskets To delete an all saved basket records scan the label below The display will show the following screen Press the Enter key to confirm ...

Page 70: ...n Queue Busting System Delete an Open Basket PreScan allows use delete the current basket opening basket To delete the opening basket scan label below The display will show the following screen Press the Enter key to confirm ...

Page 71: ...Advanced Configuration Guide 69 Appendix A PowerScan Keypad Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers as you would select digits characters from a keypad 0 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 72: ...PowerScan Keypad 70 PreScan Queue Busting System 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 73: ...is appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits characters from a keypad Scan your selection from the bar codes below You ll need to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads only the bar code you intend to scan 0 1 ...

Page 74: ...Magellan Keypad 72 PreScan Queue Busting System 2 3 ...

Page 75: ...Magellan Keypad Advanced Configuration Guide 73 4 5 ...

Page 76: ...Magellan Keypad 74 PreScan Queue Busting System 6 7 ...

Page 77: ...Magellan Keypad Advanced Configuration Guide 75 8 9 ...

Page 78: ...Magellan Keypad 76 PreScan Queue Busting System A B ...

Page 79: ...Magellan Keypad Advanced Configuration Guide 77 C D ...

Page 80: ...Magellan Keypad 78 PreScan Queue Busting System E F ...

Page 81: ...Magellan Keypad Advanced Configuration Guide 79 NOTES ...

Page 82: ...Magellan Keypad 80 PreScan Queue Busting System NOTES ...

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