NCR RealScan 7872 Installation/Owner Guide
08/04
497-0415291 Release F
30 of 44
Correcting Scanner Problems
Problem
Status
Indicator
Tone
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Scanner does
not operate
Red Off
Green Off
Off
No power to the
unit
Check electrical outlet for proper
power.
Scanner does
not operate
Red
Flashing
Green
Flashing
Off
Sleep mode
Pass anything in front of the
Motion Detector.
Scanner does
not operate
Red
Flashing
Green Off
Off
Communications
is IBM 468x/9x
and scanner is
off-line
Verify that the IBM terminal is
turned on.
Verify that the IBM terminal is
recognizing the RealScan 7872.
Verify that the Interface Cable is
properly connected.
Scanner does
not read tags
Red
Flashing
Green Off
Off
Internal failure
Remove power from the RealScan
7872 and then supply power
again. If the problem is not
corrected, have scanner repaired.
Scanner does
not read tags
Red
Flashing
Green Off
Off
Communications
is IBM 468x/9x
and scanner is
disabled due to
command from
terminal
Log on to the IBM terminal or
clear NOF item.
Scanner reads
only two tags
Red On
Green Off
Off
RealScan 7872 is
not
communicating
with host
terminal
Verify that the Interface Cable is
properly connected.
Remove power from the RealScan
7872 and then supply power
again. If the problem is not
corrected, have scanner or host
terminal repaired.