Scantech Pollux P-4010, User Manual

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Adjustments: Do not attempt any adjustments to or alteration of this product.
Do not remove the scanner’s protective housing. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light
exposure.
1.4 MAINTAINING THE SCANNER
The Pollux P-4010 scanner requires little maintenance. Only occasional cleaning
of the scanner window is necessary to remove dirt and fingerprints. Cleaning
can be performed during operation with a non-abrasive glass spray cleaner and
a soft lint-free cloth.
1.5 CONTROLLING THE SCANNER FROM THE POS SYSTEM
The Pollux P-4010 can be controlled from the POS system via the RS232C
interface. Controlling is achieved by transmitting the following single byte com-
mands to the scanner. In the Scantech default setting the following commands
are available (more details upon request):
When the scanner is disabled, the motor of the scanner will stay on until the
scanner goes into sleep mode.
The Pollux P-4010 9
ASCII code
0E Hex
0F Hex
05 Hex
function
enable (cancels disable)
disable
power-up re-initialization
byte is also called:
Shift Out or <Ctrl-N>
Shift In or <Ctrl-O>
ENQ or <Ctrl-E>
12 Hex
sleep
DC2 or <Ctrl-R>
14 Hex
wake (cancels sleep)
DC4 or <Ctrl-T>
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