Datalogic QuickScan I QM2131, Product Reference Manual

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Product Reference Guide 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
With rich feature sets and extensive options, the QuickScan™ product series
from Datalogic represents the premium level of data collection equipment for
general purpose applications. The QuickScan 21X1 readers have enhanced
optics with improved motion tolerance, allowing codes placed on fast moving
objects to be easily and quickly captured. These features help to create the
ideal reader for tasks requiring high throughput like those found in retail and
light industrial environments.
About this Guide
This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced
technical information, including connection, programming, maintenance and
specifications. The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associ-
ated with this product are downloadable free of charge from the website listed
on the back cover of this manual.
Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and
communications settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings,
custom configuration can be accomplished by scanning the programming bar
codes within this guide.
Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™
Configuration application which is downloadable from the Datalogic website
listed on the back cover of this manual. This multi-platform utility program
allows device configuration using a PC. It communicates to the device using a
serial or USB cable and can also create configuration bar codes to print.
Manual Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and
cable connection information.
Chapter 2, Setup presents information about unpacking and setting up the
reader.
Chapter 3, Interfaces consists of interface configuration bar codes and details.
Chapter 4, Configuration Using Bar Codes provides instructions and bar code labels
for customizing your reader. There are different sections for interface types,
general features, data formatting, symbology-specific and model-specific fea-
tures.
Chapter 5, Message Formatting offers detailed instructions for more complex pro-
gramming options.
Chapter 6, References provides additional details concerning programmable fea-
tures.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance characteristics,
as well as environmental and regulatory specifications. It also provides stan-
dard cable pin-outs.