8 Intrinsically
Safe
Endcap
MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide
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Intrinsically Safe Endcap
The MX1-IS can be configured with several different laser scan-range endcaps. Endcaps are
mounted on the top of the computer case and contain the beeper. The endcap port is designated as
COM 1.
Read all cautions, warnings and labels
before
using the scanner.
Important
See also section titled “Scanner Warnings and Labels.”
Scanner Endcap
Several scanner endcaps are available with the MX1-IS. These consist of a High Performance,
Long Range, and Advanced Long Range scanner endcaps. Externally they appear identical with
the same indicators. Barcode Scanner operation varies depending upon the application but, once
enabled, the scanners are activated by pressing either the “Scan” button on the keypad or pulling
the trigger on the handle.
Figure 8 Scanner Endcap
The range of a scanner is dependent upon many outside influences including size of the barcode,
quality of the barcode printing, material the barcode is printed on, and angle of the scanner endcap
relative to the barcode label. Any of these factors may result in having to re-scan the label from a
different distance or angle.
Scanner Endcap Indicators
Read all cautions, warnings and labels
before
using the scanner endcaps.
1 – Laser On Indicator
2 – Beeper
3 – Good Read Indicator
Figure 9 Scanner Endcap LEDs and Beeper
The left LED (1 - Laser On Indicator) on the top of the laser barcode endcap illuminates red,
indicating laser emission when the laser beam is being emitted. Following a good read, the right
LED (3 - Good Read Indicator) flashes green, indicating a successful scan. Beeps may be heard
after a good read, depending on the application running on the MX1-IS.
The laser automatically turns off after a successful read and is ready to scan again when the Scan
key (or the trigger) is pressed.