Operating Instructions
Chapter
7
CLV 45x Bar Code Scanner
Maintenance
8 009 139/K949/06-06-2002
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Maintenance
7.1
Maintenance during operation
A clean reading window is required to maintain the full reading performance of the CLV.
It is therefore advisable to check the reading window regularly for dirt, in particular in rough
operating environments (dust, abrasion, moisture, fingerprints).
Laser radiation may cause damage to your eyes!
The CLV operates with a Class 2 red-light laser. The retina can be damaged if you look too
long into the laser beam.
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Never look directly into the laser beam (comparable with sunlight).
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Switch off the device for the duration of cleaning.
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Never look into the reading window while the device is in operation.
Damage to the reading window!
The reading window consists of glass. The reading performance is reduced by scratches and
streaks on the reading window.
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Use a mild detergent without power admixture.
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Avoid scratching and scouring movements on the reading window.
Cleaning the reading window
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Clean the reading window at regular intervals with a mild detergent without powder
admixture, for example an anti-static window liquid detergent.
shows the sur-
faces to be cleaned.
Use a soft lintfree cloth for cleaning.
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If required, also clean the LEDs of the device rear.
Fig. 7-1:
Cleaning the reading window
Line scanner
Line scanner with oscillating mirror
Clean here