Datalogic PowerScan D8530 User manual

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PowerScan D8530 Family

Datalogic Scanning, Inc.

959 Terry Street

Eugene, OR 97402

Telephone: (541) 683-5700

Fax: (541) 345-7140

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Datalogic Scanning, Inc.

959 Terry Street

Eugene, Oregon 97402

USA

Telephone: (541) 683-5700

Fax: (541) 345-7140

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CONTENTS

Updates and Language Availability .................................................................................... iv

PowerScan® D8530 family Description................................................................................1

Using PowerScan® D8530 family .......................................................................................2

Indicators ............................................................................................................................3

Setup ..................................................................................................................................3

Connections ........................................................................................................................4

Interface Selection ..............................................................................................................7

Wedge Keyboard Nationality...............................................................................................8

USB Keyboard Nationality...................................................................................................9

Reading Parameters .........................................................................................................10

Default Configuration ........................................................................................................11

Operating Test ..................................................................................................................13

Technical Features............................................................................................................14

Service and Support..........................................................................................................18

Warranty ...........................................................................................................................18

Patents..............................................................................................................................18

Compliance .......................................................................................................................19

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POWERSCAN® D8530 FAMILY

POWERSCAN® D8530 FAMILY DESCRIPTION

The present manual includes just a few commands to allow the startup of the

scanner and setting of the required interface. For complete configuration of the

scanner, refer to the PowerScan D8530 Reference Manual or the Aladdin

configuration program, both downloadable from the website and available on

the included CD ROM.

The PowerScan® D8530 Hand-Held Reader packs a lot of performance into an

attractive, rugged, hand-held device. It operates in commercial and industrial

environments as well as the front office.

Omni-directional

Operating

To read a symbol or capture an image, you simply

aim the reader and pull the trigger. Since

PowerScan® D8530 is a powerful omni-directional

reader, the orientation of the symbol is not

important.

Decoding

Thanks to powerful algorithms, PowerScan® D8530

reliably decodes all major 1D (linear) barcodes, 2D

stacked codes (such as PDF417), 2D matrix symbols

(such as DataMatrix™), postal codes (such as

PLANET). The data stream — acquired from decoding

a symbol — is rapidly sent to the host. The reader is

immediately available to read another symbol.

Formatting and

Concatenating

The string of a decoded code may be processed

according to either a simple or advanced data

formatting and be concatenated to other codes (up to

4 different codes).

Imaging PowerScan® D8530 can also function as a camera

by capturing entire images or image portions of

labels, signatures, and other items. Two different

control modes are available for managing the camera

exposure and calibration.

Autoscanning An autoscan command causes the reader to scan

continuously and to monitor the central zone of its

reading area.

Flash Memory Flash technology allows the upgrade of the

PowerScan® D8530 reader as new symbologies are

supported or as improved decoding algorithms

become available.

DATALOGIC

USING POWERSCAN® D8530 FAMILY

PowerScan® D8530 normally functions by capturing and decoding codes.

The PowerScan® D8530 reader uses an intelligent aiming system. By pulling

the trigger, the aiming system indicates a field of view, which should be

positioned over the code:

Aiming System

When you pull the trigger, a red beam illuminates the code. If the aiming system

is centered and the entire symbology is within the aiming system, you will get a

good read. The field of view changes size as you move the reader closer or

farther away from the code.

Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol

Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern

Successful reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a good-read green LED.

NOTE

The PowerScan® D8530 hand-held reader aiming system is

designed for general reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols.

Some variation in reading distance will occur due to narrow bar

width and other factors.

NOTE

If reading codes positioned on reflective surfaces, it may be

necessary to tilt the reader with respect to the barcode and/or

set the Camera Control parameters. For configuring the Camera

Control parameters refer to the PowerScan® D8530 Reference

Manual available on the website and the CD-ROM.

POWERSCAN® D8530 FAMILY

INDICATORS

LED INDICATORS

The PowerScan® D8530 family uses green LED indicators to signal the

following reader functions:

STATUS BEHAVIOR

Power ON At power-on, the LEDs blink briefly, then

light up for 2 seconds to signal the power

supply is present.

Normal Function The LED lights up after a good decoding and

will switch off only at the next trigger press.

BEEPER

The PowerScan® D8530 basic software provides beeper signals for

good/wrong reading and for indicating errors. Its tone, volume and duration can

be directly configured by using the codes given in the PowerScan® D8530

Reference Manual available on the website.

The application program can also manage the beeper (User Defined Beeper)

when the reader is controlled by a Host PC. It is possible to activate the beeper

by sending a command from the Host to the reader via the current

communication interface.

GOOD READ SPOT

A green Good-Read Spot will be projected in the field of view when the reading

is successful.

SETUP

1. Make connections between PowerScan® D8530 and the Host PC using

the correct interface cable (see the following sections).

2. Read the correct Interface Selection code.

Your reader is now ready to read codes using the default settings.

DATALOGIC

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING THE CABLE

A. Rubber gasket

B. Plastic boot

C. Cable spacer

D. Cover

E. Strain relief

cSlip the cover over the cable.

dPush the plastic boot into the

rubber gasket. Take care that the

tab on the plastic boot is aligned

with the notch in the rubber gasket.

ePush the plastic boot and gasket

into the handle. Ensure that the

“Front” marking on the plastic boot

is facing out, with the arrow

pointing towards the front of the

scanner.

fInsert the cable into the socket of

the plastic boot.

gInsert the cable spacer into the

cable wire and slide it towards the

handle.

hPush the cover along the cable

towards the reader, and hook it

over the yellow “tooth”.

iInsert the strain relief into the cover

and tighten the screw to fix the

whole assembly to the reader

handle.

Notch

Align

Tab

Arrow

POWERSCAN® D8530 FAMILY

RS-232

WEDGE

USB

The USB interface is compatible with:

Windows®98 (and later) IBM POS for Windows®

Mac OS 8.0 (and later) 4960 Operating System

DATALOGIC

START-UP

As with all USB devices, upon connection, the Host performs several checks by

communicating with the PowerScan® D8530™. During this phase the green

LED on the PowerScan® D8530™reader blinks and normal operations are

suspended. The correct USB driver must be loaded before the PowerScan

D8530 is ready to read codes

For all systems, the correct USB driver for the default USB-KBD interface is

included in the Host Operating System and will either be loaded automatically or

will be suggested by the O.S. and should therefore be selected from the dialog

box (the first time only).

When configuring the USB-COM interface, the relevant files and drivers must be

installed from the USB Device Installation software, which can be downloaded

from the web site http://www.scanning.datalogic.com or can be found on the

CD-ROM.

The reader is ready.

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