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Operating Manual 

Intrinsically safe barcode scanner 

iSCAN100 

Summary of Contents for iSCAN100

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Intrinsically safe barcode scanner iSCAN100 ...

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Page 3: ...art number iSCAN100JB 9 Contains 10 4 Operation 11 4 1 How to use the iSCAN100 11 4 2 Audible Indicators 12 4 3 Visual Indicators 13 4 4 Failure Modes 14 4 5 Programming Modes 15 4 6 Serial Programming 16 4 7 Upgrading The Flash ROM Firmware 19 5 Depth of Field and IR Activation 20 6 Troubleshooting Guide 22 7 Intended Purpose Usage 26 8 Technical Data 28 9 Certification 30 10 Booklet Revision Not...

Page 4: ...eld to protect it from dropping on to hard floors Supplied with a spiral cable the iSCAN100 can be connected to systems by a PS2 keyboard wedge or an RS232 serial interface Most popular barcode symbologies are supported by the built in decoder providing the PC or operator terminal with ASCII data A friction free scanning mechanism is designed to be highly reliable and give a long service life Scan...

Page 5: ...paratus for Explosive Atmospheres Warning The iSCAN100 can be used in gas zones 2 1 BUT NOT 0 Warning The iSCAN100 must only be connected and powered from a suitably approved intrinsically safe interface Important The technical data indicated on the iSCAN100 must be observed Important Changes in the design and modifications to the equipment are not permitted Important The iSCAN100 shall be operate...

Page 6: ...to the PC s request the PC might switch off the keyboard line after booting In this case please cancel the keyboard test in the BIOS settings of your PC or wire a keyboard in parallel to the scanner Example 2 With Keyboard Diagram 3 2 Furthermore you may connect a keyboard with the safe side of iSOLATE100 using its built in keyboard wedge Please refer to version Ex02 PS 2 Interface Type iSOLATE100...

Page 7: ...ole RJ45 socket of the scanner Shield Not connected N A N A Note If your iSCAN100 has a PS2 plug fitted when purchased cable colours may vary from those indicated in this diagram 3 2 RS232 Installation For the RS232 version while power is off wire the cable to the terminals on the iSOLATE100 or similar intrinsically safe interface Examples and Connection details for the PS 2 can be found in Diagra...

Page 8: ...nner must be connected to one of the mouse terminals at the hazardous side this is still the case even if there is no keyboard PS 2 and screw terminals for the hazardous area are wired in parallel iSCAN100 RS232 Cable Connection Details Description Core Colour TxD Green Rxd Yellow GND White 5V Supply Brown ...

Page 9: ...l iSCAN100 Extender Junction Box Part number iSCAN100JB The iSCAN100 Extender Junction Box combines a junction box and wall mounting stand allowing the ISCAN100 to be connected to the junction box in a hazardous area and up to 50 metres of cable ...

Page 10: ...two 39 pilot holes 3 00 apart Step 2 Attach the Wall Mount Hanger to the wall with the two 8 wood screws provided Wall Mount Option 2 Step 1 Attach the Wall Mount Base to the Wall Mount Hanger with the two 4 8 x 13 mm self tapping screws Step 2 Remove one side of the protective backing from the double sided adhesive tape Step 3 Attach the tape to the back of the wall mount base Step 4 Remove the r...

Page 11: ...ion 4 1 How to use the iSCAN100 Aim the Scanner at the barcode and follow the instructions below Auto trigger activates the laser Place the laser line on the bar code Press the CodeGate button to transmit the data ...

Page 12: ...the green light does not flash then the bar code has not been successfully read Two Beeps On Power Up When there is a Flash ROM upgrade needed the scanner will beep twice followed by alternating flashing of the green and red LEDs Three Beeps During Operation When entering configuration mode the red LED will flash while the scanner simultaneously beeps three times The red and green LEDs will contin...

Page 13: ...sh When the scanner successfully reads a bar code the red LED will flash and the scanner will beep once If the red LED does not flash or the scanner does not beep once then the bar code has not been successfully read Default Mode Only Steady Green and Steady Red After a successful scan the scanner transmits the data to the host device Some communication modes require that the host inform the scann...

Page 14: ...r repair to an authorized service centre Continuous Raspberry Tone with all LEDs off If upon power up the scanner emits a continuous raspberry tone then the scanner has an experienced an electronic failure Return the unit for repair to an authorized service centre Three Beeps on power up If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then the non volatile memory NovRAM that holds the scanner configurati...

Page 15: ...you to simply point and click at the desired scanner options This program can be downloaded for FREE from the following URL www europe metrologic com europe download software metroset2install exe Serial Programming This mode of programming is ideal for OEM applications This mode gives the end user the ability to send a series of commands using the serial port of the host system The commands are eq...

Page 16: ...re transmitting the invalid command will not work you must start over During programming the motor and laser turn off YOU CANNOT SCAN A BAR CODE WHILE IN SERIAL PROGRAM MODE There is a 20 second window between commands If a 20 second time out occurs the scanner will send a flak and you must start over To enter serial program mode send the following command stx 999999 etx To exit serial program mod...

Page 17: ...ack or 06h Prog Prefix 1 stx 903500 etx 02h 39h 30h 33h 35h 30h 30h 03h ack or 06h Code Byte 0 stx 0 etx 02h 30h 03h ack or 06h Code Byte 7 stx 7 etx 02h 37h 03h ack or 06h Code Byte 1 stx 1 etx 02h 31h 03h ack or 06h Exit Program Mode stx 999999 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h ack or 06h The scanner will beep three times The commands sent to the scanner do not include the small superscripted ...

Page 18: ...8 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h ack or 06h 19200 Baud Rate stx 415870 etx 02h 34h 31h 35h 38h 37h 30h 03h ack or 06h Exit Program Mode stx 999999 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h ack or 06h The scanner will beep three times This example illustrates two important points First if an invalid command is sent from the host the scanner responds with a nak and the end user must start over from t...

Page 19: ...To upgrade all units a power supply and PowerLink cable MLPN 54 54012 are required The upgrades and custom software versions will be supplied by Extronics in files called Motorola S record files These files contain all the information needed to upgrade the scanner Simply add this file to the working directory or retrieve from its current location The program guides the user with its simplistic one...

Page 20: ...20 5 Depth of Field and IR Activation Minimum Bar Code Element Width Code Element Width A B C D E F G H J K mm 0 13 0 15 0 19 0 25 0 33 0 53 mils 5 2 5 7 7 5 10 13 21 ...

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Page 22: ...Flash ROM Upgrade Required 3 Beeps on power up Non volatile RAM failure Contact an Extronics Representative if the unit will not hold the programmed configuration Continuous razz tone on power up RAM or ROM failure Contact an Extronics Representative if the unit will not function Razz tone and green LED flash at power up VLD failure Contact an Extronics Representative Razz tone red and green LEDs ...

Page 23: ... of host handshaking but is not receiving the signal If the scanner is setup to support ACK NAK RTS CTS XON XOFF or D E verify that the host cable and host are supporting the handshaking properly The unit scans but the data transmitted to the host is incorrect The scanner s data format does not match the host system requirements Verify that the scanner s data format matches that required by the ho...

Page 24: ...logy The minimum symbol length setting does not work with the bar code Check if the correct minimum symbol length is set The unit scans the bar code but there is no data Configuration is not correct Make sure the scanner is configured for the appropriate mode The unit scans but the data is not correct Configuration is correct Make sure that the proper PC type AT PS2 or XT is selected Verify correc...

Page 25: ...to the host Cable not connected to the proper corn port Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication port match and the program is looking for RS 232 data Power up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly to the host Cable not connected to the proper corn port Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication por...

Page 26: ...red that they are not subjected to any excessive mechanical stresses Authorized Persons Only persons trained for the purpose are authorized to handle the iSCAN100 they must be familiar with the unit and must be aware of the regulation and provisions required for explosion protection as well as the relevant accident prevention regulations Cleaning and Maintenance The iSCAN100 and all its components...

Page 27: ...e environment where the system is installed Aggressive substances and environments The iSCAN100 is not designed to come into contact with aggressive substances or environments please be aware that additional protection may be required Exposure to external stresses The iSCAN100 is not designed to be subjected to excessive stresses e g vibration heat impact Additional protection is required to prote...

Page 28: ...board wedge Barcode Compatibility Auto discriminates all standard bar codes For other Symbologies please call Extronics Automatic Trigger Weight 149 g Scan System Laser diode 650 nm friction free mechanism Scanning Range 279mm max 51mm Material Plastic housing with protective rubber shield Dimensions 198mm x 102mm x 40mm h x w x d Ambient Temperature 20 C to 40 C IP Rating IP55 Certification Type ...

Page 29: ...ck Designed to withstand 1 5 m 5 drops Contaminants Sealed to resist airborne particulate contaminants Ventilation None required OPERATIONAL Light Source Visible Laser Diode 650 nm 10 nm Laser Power Less than 1 mW peak Depth of Scan Field 0 mm 203 mm 0 8 for 0 330 mm 13 mil bar code at default setting Scan Speed 72 scan lines per second Scan Pattern Single scan line Minimum Bar Width 0 127 mm 5 0 ...

Page 30: ...installation instructions of the product documentation must be observed Model iSCAN100 Directive EMC Directive 98 336 EC European standard EN 55022 1998 class B EN 55024 May 1999 Directive Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC European standard EN60950 EN 60825 1 Laser Directive 94 9 EC European Standards EN 50014 02 2000 EN 50020 2002 EN 50028 07 1988 EN 50281 1 1 11 2003 including amendments ...

Page 31: ...n 100 30 C T 50 C amb II 2 D T70 C II 2 G EEx ib IIC T4 Serial no 269 Date 26 03 2005 TÜV 04 ATEX 2644 additional electrical para meters see documentation RS 232 1712 GB Congleton RS 232 G D ATEX Label Format ...

Page 32: ...32 10 Booklet Revision Notes First issue Issue 1 August 2007 ...

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