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PowerScan® RFHandheld Bar Code ScannerUser’s Guide

2 PowerScan® RF ScannerInstalling theBatteryOrient the battery as shown in Figure 1, then push it into the scanner until it snaps in place. To remove

User’s Guide 3VerifyingScannerOperationOnce a charged battery has been installed in the scanner, scan the sam-ple bar codes

4 PowerScan® RF ScannerFigure 2. Connecting/Disconnecting the Interface (I/F) Cable2. Consult your Host Terminal manual to determine the required comm

User’s Guide 5The Base Station’s POWER LED should be illuminated when the unit is properly connected to power.Figure 3. Con

6 PowerScan® RF ScannerThe existing Base Station system configuration can be automatically downloaded to the scanner. This automatic download feature

User’s Guide 7VerifyingScanner-to-Base StationCommunicationsPoint the linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pag

8 PowerScan® RF ScannerUsing the PowerScan RF SystemThis section covers the following topics:• Battery Charging and Maintenance• How to Scan• LED and

User’s Guide 9Rapid flashing indicates that charging is taking place. Rapid charging occurs when the battery temperature is

10 PowerScan® RF ScannerFour StationChargerIf you have a Four Station Charger, batteries are inserted for charging as shown in Figure 5. A 90% rapid c

User’s Guide 11How to ScanFigure 6 illustrates some tips to help get the best scanning results:1. The scanner must be point

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12 PowerScan® RF ScannerDepth of Field There are currently four different range models for the scanner. Depending upon the model type of your scanner,

User’s Guide 13Figure 8. Depth of Field (HD)NOTESee the section titled, Definition of a "mil" for moreinformation

14 PowerScan® RF ScannerFigure 9. Depth of Field (LR)NOTESee the section titled, Definition of a "mil" for moreinformation about reading thi

User’s Guide 15Figure 10. Depth of Field (XLR)NOTESee the section titled, Definition of a "mil" for moreinformati

16 PowerScan® RF ScannerLED and Beeper IndicationsThe Base Station LED indicators and the scanner’s LEDs and beeper are used to announce system status

User’s Guide 17Table 2. Scanner YELLOW LED FunctionsTable 3. Scanner BEEPER FunctionsLED INDICATIONDURATION COMMENTLaser on

18 PowerScan® RF ScannerTable 4. Base Station LED FunctionsTransmission Error BeepHigh, then low, then high, then low.Indicates unsuccessful transmiss

User’s Guide 19ActiveSymbologiesThe active (enabled) bar code symbologies in the standard factory defaults are:• Code 39 (C

20 PowerScan® RF ScannerEnhancedScanning forHard-to-ReadBar CodesDecoded scanners can be programmed to decode extremely poor qual-ity bar codes by act

User’s Guide 21Laser CautionsThe PowerScan RF bar code scanner is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of D

PSC INC. POWERSCAN® END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTNotice to End User: The PSC Product you have acquired contains embedded Software, which is integral to

22 PowerScan® RF ScannerRadio Frequency InterferenceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-ject to the following two con

User’s Guide 23MaintenanceThe scan window will require occasional cleaning to remove smudges, dust and other debris. To ens

24 PowerScan® RF ScannerTroubleshootingTroubleshoot your RF scanning system by performing the following checks:For the RF system, ensure that...• the

User’s Guide 25Sample Bar CodesUse these test bar codes to check the scanner’s ability to read the vari-ous symbologies rep

26 PowerScan® RF ScannerMSI/PlesseyUPC-AUPC-A with 2 digit Add-onUPC-A with 5 digit Add-onUPC-EEAN-8EAN-131447692540 00112 23344 0490 60992 01118

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and St

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uct, uses the product in any manner other than as established in the Documentation, or if End User breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement.6.

Standard WarrantyPSC warrants to Customer that PSC's products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years fr

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User’s Guide i TABLE OF CONTENTSUnpack and Inspect Your Scanner ...

ii PowerScan® RF Scanner

User’s Guide 1Unpack and Inspect Your ScannerAfter unpacking your new scanner, check the contents of the shipping carton to