EC3000 Installation and Operator’s Manual
71U-1409-300K; REV 20
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3.5 In-Counter Location
The In-Counter version of the Unit is designed with the typical installation methodology to place it in a counter opening
so that the top of the unit sits relatively flush with the top surface (like a retail store’s in-counter scanner).
However, the In-Counter version is not limited to this type of installation, and it may be placed on a flat stable area just
like its counter top version, and like its counterpart, the compact size allows positioning on all common airline podium
and counter locations (surfaces and side attachments).
The Unit must be installed on a flat and stable surface or mounted securely in various orientations
.
Do not install the Unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight
.
Sunlight will affect the bar code scanner’s ability to read boarding passes or properly lock onto the scan stand symbol if
applicable. Sunlight will also affect the readability of the display and the indicator light source.
3.6 Plugging into the Unit
The Unit has the following physical connections:
3.6.1
A Locking DC power connection. This matches the plug from the external power supply module.
The external power supply module incorporates an IEC 320 power connection accepting 110/220VAC (50/60Hz).
The power supply module must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet to comply with electrical
safety standards
.
Do not install or unplug the DC cable until the switch on the power supply module has been placed in
the OFF (
O
) position
.
Installing or unplugging this cable when the switch is in On (
I
) position may
cause damage to the Unit’s electronics
.
3.6.2
A DB-9(F) RS-232 host interface connection. This connection is configured as DCE. A simple straight 1:1 cable
quickly interfaces the Unit to a standard connection on a typical PC based host system.
3.6.3
An optional RJ-45 connector may be installed (in place of the Ethernet connector) to provide an alternate RS-232
host interface connection. When the RJ-45 RS-232 connector is installed it is wired in parallel with the DB-9
connector, so the two
must never
be connected at the same time.
3.6.4
An RJ-45 Ethernet host interface connection.
3.6.5
A Type-B USB host interface connection.
3.6.6
Two auxiliary (AUX) RS-232 interface connections:
3.6.6.1
AUX 1 is primarily for connection to the optional magnetic stripe reader.
3.6.6.2
AUX 2 is targeted for an optional external printing device, but any RS-232 device may be connected so
long as the firmware supports the required communications protocol.