PSC HS1250, User manual

SER

UIDE

HS1250

PSC Scanning, INC.

959 Terry Street

Eugene, Oregon 97402-9120

Telephone: (541) 683-5700

Toll Free: (800) 547-2507

Telefax: (541) 686-1702

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This manual and the procedures described in it are copyrighted, with all rights

reserved. Under copyright law, this manual may not be copied in whole or part

without prior written consent from PSC. The same proprietary and copyright

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Disclaimer

Reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that all information

contained in this manual is complete and accurate. However, PSC reserves

the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ------------------------------------------------- 3

MANUAL OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------- 4

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW --------------------------------------------- 4

CONTROLS, INDICATORS ---------------------------------------------- 5

VOLUME SWITCH ------------------------------------------------ 5

INDICATOR LAMP ------------------------------------------------ 6

SPEAKER -------------------------------------------------------- 7

CONNECTORS -------------------------------------------------------- 8

MOTION SENSOR ---------------------------------------------------- 9

UNPACKING --------------------------------------------------------- 10

VERIFY SCANNER OPERATION ---------------------------------------- 11

INSTALLATION

COUNTERTOP MODIFICATION ------------------------------------- 12

HOOKUP ------------------------------------------------------- 15

POWER-UPPROCEDURE ---------------------------------------- 16

CONNECTING THE SCANNER ------------------------------------- 17

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM ISOLATION -------------------------------------------- 18

ISOLATED SCANNER TEST --------------------------------------- 19

OPERATION

HOW TO SCAN WITH THE

HS1250 -----------------------------

CUSTOMIZING YOUR SCANNER’SOPERATION

CHANGING THE TONE ------------------------------------------- 21

CHANGING THE VOLUME ----------------------------------------- 22

PROGRAMMING

OTHER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ------------------------------ 23

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CLEANING ------------------------------------------------------ 24

WINDOW REPLACEMENT ---------------------------------------- 26

APPENDIX A - SYMBOLS DEFINITIONS -------------------------------- 27

APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------- 30

APPENDIX C - REGULATORY AGENCY INFORMATION ------------------- 33

HS1250

User's Guide

HS1250

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The

HS1250

, a compact high-performance scanner, is designed to

mount horizontally in your counter, leaving valuable checkstand ‘real

estate’ clear for items and workspace. Designed for grocery and

hypermarket applications, the

HS1250's

cast aluminum construction

and rugged top design makes it ideal for high volume installations as

well as moderate to low volume applications such as variety, drug and

convenience stores.

Slide-through scanning enhances productivity and throughput, while

eliminating the need to lift items being scanned. The

HS1250

also

provides a connection for an optional undecoded handheld scanner,

such as the PSC model

SP400

, allowing heavy or large items to be

scanned without removal from the shopping cart.

The

HS1250's

sturdy design allows a couple of different mounting

options. Power to the scanner is supplied via a remote AC/DC power

supply, adding to the ease of installation. Advanced hardware and

software afford the highest levels of scanning performance in the

smallest possible package.

HS1250

features include:

• aggressive scan pattern minimizes the need for label

orientation

• flush horizontal mounting leaves the entire counter work

space clear

• modular design allows easy use within multiple applica-

tions

• programmable features let the user customize scanner

settings, optimizing performance and tailoring advanced

features for each installation

• automatic shutdown activates when the scanner is left

idle, prolonging scanner life and conserving power

• integrated motion sensor "knows" when you are ready to

use it

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User's Guide

MANUAL OVERVIEW

International symbols are used throughout this manual to provide a

simple visual indication of the information being discussed. In most

cases, each topic's name is preceded by a simple graphic.

For example is the internationally recognized symbol for a speaker.

Appendix A, Symbol Definitions, shows all the symbols used in this

manual and describes their meaning. These symbols come from the

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Publication 417G,

Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

The scanner has three operational states: Normal Mode, Sleep Mode

and Programming Mode.

NORMAL MODE

Normal Mode is the scanner state when it reads barcodes and sends

label data to the host. When the scanner is idle in Normal Mode for a

prolonged period of time, it transitions into Sleep Mode to conserve

power and prolong scanner life.

SLEEP MODE

Sleep Mode is the term used to describe the scanner's condition after

the motor and/or laser have automatically switched off due to a

prolonged period of inactivity.

PROGRAMMING MODE

Entering Programing Mode allows you to change scanner features

such as the speaker volume, scanner to host interface parameters,

barcode symbologies, and laser and motor time-outs. When the

scanner is in Programming Mode, you cannot scan normal barcodes

and the scanner will not send data to the host.

A Programming Kit for the

HS1250

is available from PSC or your

dealer or distributor. Ask for part number R44-1340.

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CONTROLS & INDICATORS

The descriptions on the following pages detail the function of the

controls and indicators for the

HS1250.

Note that two of these items, the

speaker and volume switch, are located beneath the scanner's top cover.

VOLUME SWITCH

While the scanner is in Normal Mode and the green lamp is on dim,

you can easily change the volume on the

HS1250

scanner by pressing

the switch. The scanner has three volume settings available. When

you press the switch, the scanner sounds a tone three times at the

new volume setting. Each time you press the switch, the scanner

sounds the next highest volume until it reaches the highest volume.

After reaching the highest volume, pressing the switch again will

return the volume to the lowest level.

When the scanner is turned off, the volume setting you selected using

the switch will be lost. To change the volume permanently, use the

Volume Selection labels in the Programming Kit (R44-1340).

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User's Guide

INDICATORS

INDICATOR LAMP

The indicator lamp has six active modes; off, on dim, flash once,

flashing continually once per second, flashing continually twice per

second and repeating a series of flashes.

Off indicates that either there is no power to the scanner or

the scanner is not operational.

On dim shows that the scanner is on and ready for operation.

This is the normal operating condition.

Flashes once brightly when the scanner has read a barcode

label. This is accompanied by a good read tone from the

speaker unless the speaker has been turned off using

programming labels.

Flashing once per second indicates the scanner has automati-

cally shutdown due to a prolonged period of inactivity.

This condition is referred to as "Sleep Mode" which

extends the life of scanner components by removing

power from the laser diode and motor when the scanner

is not in use. The length of time that the scanner waits

before going into Sleep Mode can be changed using the

programming labels contained in the

HS1250/VS1200

Programming Kit (P/N R44-1340).

Flashing twice a second indicates that the scanner is in

Programming Mode. The scanner will not read regular

barcode labels or send data to the host when in this

mode.

Flashes repeatedly accompanied by a repeated series of tones

indicates a scanner failure has occurred.

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SPEAKER

The speaker produces an audible indication of scanner operation. It

sounds a normal tone, an alternate tone, or an error tone (a repeating

series of tones).

NORMAL TONE

The normal tone sounds when a barcode label is recognized, its

content is decoded and the data is transmitted to the host.

ALTERNATE TONE

The alternate tone has a lower pitch than the normal tone. It is

sounded in four different situations:

• In Normal Mode when the barcode has been read but the

scanner is not programmed to transmit that symbology to

the host.

• In Normal Mode when the

HS1250

cannot successfully decode

a barcode label.

• When in Programming Mode, any programming label that

your scanner cannot use (e.g. Baud Rate for any interface

other than RS-232) is rejected and the alternate tone is

sounded.

ERROR TONE

The error tone alerts the operator of possible system or component

failure and only sounds when a problem is detected.

Number of Tones Failed Components

1 Digital Board

2 VLD (Visible Laser Diode) Module

3 Motor

4 Digital Board

7 VLD (End of life)

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CONNECTORS

Three cable connections are located on the scanner as shown below, with

the DC power and Handheld connections in a niche near the serial number

label and the Interface connection in a recessed area of an adjacent side of

the scanner.

INTERFACE CONNECTOR

This connector provides the link between the scanner and the host. It

transmits label data and communication signals between the scanner and

the host.

UNDECODED HANDHELD CONNECTOR

The

HS1250

model has a port that allows you to connect an undecoded

(HHLC) scanner. Connecting a handheld scanner to this port allows you to

scan heavy or large items without removing them from the shopping cart.

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