PSC Magellan 8500 Specifications

MagellanTM 8500XtProduct Reference Guide

8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Expanded Length Control ... 7-200DataBar Expande

4-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 4-8. Problem Isolation: Remote DisplayCall Tech SupportDONEDONEREMOTE DISPLAYSTARTYESYESYESYESNONONONOIs theunit

Product Reference Guide 4-13Figure 4-1. Problem Isolation: EAS SystemDONEDONENO EAS DEACTIVATIONSTARTVerify programmable parameters using the informa

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Product Reference Guide 5-1Section 5Calibration Procedures, Single IntervalNOTEThis section applies to scanner/scale models with single interval ONLY

5-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDescription of Calibration SequenceThe Calibration Sequence sets the scale to an accurate reference point for weighing. T

Product Reference Guide 5-3Motion TestThis test verifies that the scale will not ‘zero’ when the weighing surface of the scanner/scale is in motion.1

5-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerPreparing the Scanner/Scale for Calibration1. Assure that the scanner/scale is stable, secure and properly installed. (Re

Product Reference Guide 5-5Calibrating the Scale (Pounds & Kilograms)1. Before proceeding, ensure that the scanner/scale has been pre-pared for t

5-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner9. When the scale is ready, the Yellow LED will begin blinking again and the display will show the message “Ad20 (add twe

Product Reference Guide 5-7Figure 5-1. Calibration Cover & SwitchCalibration SwitchCalibration CoveracbCalibrationCoverCalibrationSwitchor...

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5-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCalibration Verification (U.S. Pounds)Once you have completed the calibration sequence, you may be required to perform th

Product Reference Guide 5-9Shift TestThe Shift Test checks to ensure that items placed anywhere on the weigh-ing surface of the scanner/scale are wei

5-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIncreasing- Load Test (Phase 2)After completing the Shift Test, you must complete the Increasing Load Test using 20.0, 2

Product Reference Guide 5-11Decreasing-Load TestThis test ensures that the scanner/scale responds properly when a heavy object is followed by a signi

5-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCalibration Verification (Kilograms)Once you have completed the calibration sequence, you may be required to perform the

Product Reference Guide 5-139. Increase the weight on the scale to 7.50 kg on the center of the weighing surface and check that the display reads bet

5-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 5-3. European Shift Test (Metric)2 345123541(Models vary)Increasing- Load Test (Phase 2)After completing the Shif

Product Reference Guide 5-153. Place an additional 2.50 kilograms in the center of the weighing surface and check that the display reads between 14.9

5-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDecreasing-Load TestThis test ensures that the scanner/scale responds properly when a heavy object is followed by a sign

Product Reference Guide 6-1Section 6Calibration Procedures, Dual IntervalNOTEThis section applies to scanner/scale models with dual interval ONLY.A n

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6-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDescription of Calibration SequenceThe Calibration Sequence sets the scale to an accurate reference point for weighing. T

Product Reference Guide 6-3• Lead wire or paper seal (as required by law).Motion TestThis test verifies that the scale will not ‘zero’ when the weigh

6-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerPreparing the Scanner/Scale for Calibration1. Assure that the scanner/scale is stable.2. Power-up the scanner/scale.3. Al

Product Reference Guide 6-5Calibrating the Scale (Pounds & Kilograms)1. Before proceeding, ensure that the scanner/scale has been pre-pared for t

6-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner11. If the calibration was successful, the speaker sounds a single tone, the Scale Status LED begins blinking again, and

Product Reference Guide 6-7Figure 6-1. Calibration Cover and Switch LocationCalibration SwitchCalibration CoveracbCalibrationCoverCalibrationSwitchor

6-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCalibration Verification (Pounds)Once you have completed the calibration sequence, you may be required to perform these s

Product Reference Guide 6-9between 5.995 and 6.005. Remove the weights and verify that the display reads 0.00.5. You have completed the Increasing-Lo

6-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIncreasing- Load Test (Phase 2)After completing the Shift Test, you must complete the Increasing Load Test using 8.0, 10

Product Reference Guide 6-112. After verifying the accuracy of each quadrant of the weighing sur-face, remove all weight from the scale. This complet

Product Reference Guide 11Appendix E. Factory Defaults ... E-1Appendix F. Ha

6-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner2. Verify that the display shows a dash and three hyphens (_ - - -). This is the overweight indication.NOTEThe scanner/s

Product Reference Guide 6-13Return to Zero TestThis test ensures that, after all other tests have been completed success-fully, the scanner/scale ret

NOTEIf the scale fails any of these tests, go to the topic Scale Error Reporting in Section 4, Problem Isolation, of this manual.6-14 MagellanTM 8500

Product Reference Guide 6-15Shift Test (Metric — 2 Kilogram)The Shift Test checks to ensure that items placed anywhere on the weigh-ing surface of th

6-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIncreasing- Load Test (Phase 2)After completing the Shift Test, you must complete the Increasing Load Test using 4, 5 an

Product Reference Guide 6-17Increasing- Load Test (Phase 3)After completing the Shift Test, you must complete the Increasing Load Test using 10.00, 1

6-18 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner2. Verify that the display shows a dash and three hyphens (_---). This is the overweight indication.NOTEThe scanner/sca

Product Reference Guide 6-19If the scanner/scale passes all these tests: 1. Remove the weigh platter, install the calibration switch cover and instal

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Product Reference Guide 7-1Section 7ProgrammingIntroduction to Label ProgrammingThe programming barcode labels contained in this manual will allow yo

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7-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerOnce you know the scanner’s current settings, you can determine what changes will be required to allow communication with

Product Reference Guide 7-3If you experience difficulties, have questions or require additional infor-mation, contact your local distributor, or call

7-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerWhat Is Programming Mode?Programming Mode is a state in which the scanner must be placed in order to accept commands via

Product Reference Guide 7-5Programming SessionA typical programming session is conducted as follows:1. Scan the SWITCH barcode to place the scanner i

NOTEIt is recommended that programming sessions be limited to one feature at a time. Should you make a mistake in the programming sequence, it can be

Product Reference Guide 7-7Programming SequenceTo modify a scanner feature (item), the programming barcodes contained in this manual must be scanned

7-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerTable 7-1. Programming Sequence11CAB23123456SETSWITCHENABLENEW FEATUREENABLE NEWFEATUREUSING THEFOLLOWINGSETTINGS...SWITC

Product Reference Guide 7-9LED and Beeper IndicatorsThe scanner provides a set of indicators that verify/announce the various scanner functions. If Y

7-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerTest ModeUse this feature to place the scanner into a testing, or “demo” mode. This special mode disables the scanner in

Product Reference Guide 7-11General Scanner and Scale FeaturesDouble Read TimeoutThe Double Read Timeout feature sets a time limit that determines ho

Product Reference Guide 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive instructions on how to install the scanner or sca

7-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDouble Read Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scan

Product Reference Guide 7-13Laser TimeoutThe laser timeout feature sets the time for switching the visible laser diodes (VLDs) off if the scanner is

7-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerLaser Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner re

Product Reference Guide 7-15Motor TimeoutThe Motor Timeout feature sets the time for automatically switching the motor off when the scanner is not in

7-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerMotor Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner re

Product Reference Guide 7-17Motor Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner rea

7-18 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGreen LED Idle StateThis feature specifies the state of the green scanner LED when the scanner is idle and ready to read

Product Reference Guide 7-19Scanner Button OptionsConfigure the scanner volume button to one of the following modes of operation:• Enable all functio

7-20 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScanner Button Options — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the s

Product Reference Guide 7-21Power-up Beep ControlSpecifies the type of audible indication that is made when entering scan-ner-active mode on power-up

1-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerManual OverviewChapter 1, Introduction, presents the manual’s contents, describes features and specifications, provides r

7-22 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGood Read Beep ControlThis feature enables/disables scanner beep upon successfully decoding of a label.To set this featu

Product Reference Guide 7-23Good Read Beep FrequencyAdjusts the scanner’s good read beep to sound at low, medium, or high fre-quency (controls the be

7-24 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGood Read Beep Frequency — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-25Good Read Beep LengthSpecifies the duration of a good read beep.To set the good read beep length:1. Scan the SWITCH barco

7-26 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGood Read Beep VolumeSelects the beeper volume upon a good read beep. There are four select-able volumes, with each volu

Product Reference Guide 7-27Good Read Beep Volume — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

7-28 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGood Read Beep Volume — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sc

Product Reference Guide 7-29Good Read When to IndicateThis feature specifies when the scanner will provide indication (beep and/or flash its green LE

7-30 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGood Read When to Indicate — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that t

Product Reference Guide 7-31Good Read When to Indicate — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

Product Reference Guide 1-3How to Use This ManualYou’ll find it helpful to familiarize yourself with the first section of this manual, since it provi

7-32 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScale EnableUse this feature to enable or disable scale operation.NOTERecalibration/recertification may be required when

Product Reference Guide 7-33Scale Enforced Zero ReturnThis feature enables/disables the enforced zero return of the scale. Three settings are availab

7-34 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScale Enforced Zero Return — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that t

Product Reference Guide 7-35Scale Interface TypeUse this feature to select the scale interface type for RS-232 Standard and RS-232 Wincor/Nixdorf POS

7-36 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScale Interface Type — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Product Reference Guide 7-37Remote Display — Enable/DisableThe scanner-scale can be configured to operate with or without a Remote Display.NOTERecali

7-38 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerAux Port ModeSelects the usage for the scanner’s optional auxiliary port. The choices listed below are mutually exclusiv

Product Reference Guide 7-39Aux Port Mode — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner rea

7-40 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerLaser Failure ModeThis configuration item selects whether the scanner should continue oper-ating if only one laser is fu

Product Reference Guide 7-41Productivity Index Reporting (PIR)/Cashier Training (CT)When PIR/CT is enabled, label quality data is appended to decoded

1-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScanner and Scanning-Scale NomenclatureControls, indicators and other nomenclature are shown in Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-1

7-42 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Features — SensormaticNOTEThese features control the Sensormatic® AMB-9010 EAS controller box. This orderable option

Product Reference Guide 7-43EAS Mode — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads on

7-44 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Mode — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads o

Product Reference Guide 7-45EAS Mode — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads on

7-46 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Beep DurationSets the duration of the EAS successful deactivation beep, specified in 10ms increments. The beep only

Product Reference Guide 7-47EAS Retry CountThis feature sets the number of times the deactivation sequence (defined by the feature, “EAS Deactivation

7-48 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerManual EAS Deactivation Push ButtonThis feature is for use in Coupled Mode1. When it is enabled, EAS deacti-vation can b

Product Reference Guide 7-49Manual EAS Deactivation Push Button — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensur

7-50 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerManual EAS Deactivation Push Button — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensu

Product Reference Guide 7-51EAS Deactivation Duration — CoupledSpecifies the amount of time EAS deactivation is operative once the func-tion has been

Product Reference Guide 1-5ConnectorsThe appearance of the connector panel (Figure 1-2) will vary depending upon the factory options purchased with y

7-52 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Deactivation Duration — RetrySpecifies the amount of time EAS deactivation is operative once the func-tion has been

Product Reference Guide 7-53EAS Deactivation Duration — ManualSpecifies the amount of time EAS deactivation is operative upon pushing the Manual EAS

7-54 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Features — CheckpointThe features in this section apply only to Checkpoint® EAS systems. See EAS Features — Sensorma

Product Reference Guide 7-55EAS TimeoutSpecifies the amount of time that an EAS (Electronic Article Survellance) signal is held in its active state f

7-56 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerInterface Related FeaturesInterface TypeSpecifies the current scanner interface. Selections are:INTERFACE (I/F) TYPEI/F

NOTEA new scanner may have been shipped from the factory with a Null Interface (no interface type selected) to ensure system compatibility at installa

7-58 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerInterface Type — continued4. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the SWITCH barcode.NOTEOnce the correct inter

Product Reference Guide 7-59RS-232 Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner re

7-60 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure tha

Product Reference Guide 7-61RS-232 Single Cable Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that t

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1-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerPhysical ParametersThis section provides specifications for performance, environmental and electrical parameters. Referen

7-62 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerOEM USB Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Product Reference Guide 7-63IBM Port 17 Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

7-64 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIBM Port 5B Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scan

Product Reference Guide 7-65IBM Port 9B Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

7-66 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUSB Keyboard Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Product Reference Guide 7-67Keyboard Wedge A Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

7-68 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerKeyboard Wedge B Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-69Keyboard Wedge C Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

7-70 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerKeyboard Wedge D Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-71Keyboard Wedge E Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 1-7WeighingSpecifications for scale capacity, settling time, minimum and maximum static weight, zeroing, and warm-up time are

7-72 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerKeyboard Wedge F Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-73Keyboard Wedge G Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

7-74 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerKeyboard Wedge H Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-75Keyboard Wedge I Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

7-76 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerKeyboard Wedge J Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-77Maximum Host-Transmitted Message LengthSpecifies the maximum number of data characters allowed in messages transmitted to

7-78 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerNumber of Host Transmission BuffersSpecifies the number of host transmission(s) that may be buffered. By buffering data

Product Reference Guide 7-79Global PrefixThis feature applies to RS-232 interfaces (Standard, Wincor-Nixdorf, and Single Cable). It specifies the pre

7-80 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGlobal Prefix — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner re

Product Reference Guide 7-81Global SuffixThis feature applies to RS-232 interfaces (Standard, Wincor-Nixdorf, and Single Cable). It specifies the suf

1-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerWarm-Up TimeThere are two pertinent warm-up times that apply to the scanning-scale:NOTEThe two warm-up periods can be per

7-82 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGlobal Suffix — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner re

Product Reference Guide 7-83IBM FeaturesIBM Interface OptionsIBM interfaces offer specific control over interaction with certain devices.NOTEThe OEM

7-84 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIBM Scale AddressNOTEThis feature applies to IBM Port 17 ONLY.Specifies IBM scale address for IBM Port 17. The following

Product Reference Guide 7-85IBM Scale Address — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

7-86 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIBM Transmit Labels in Code 39 FormatThis feature enables/disables scanner's ability to set a symbology identifier

Product Reference Guide 7-87OEM USB Interface OptionsThe OEM-USB interface offers specific control over interaction with cer-tain devices. Options fo

7-88 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerOEM USB Interface Options — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

Product Reference Guide 7-89OEM USB Scanner Device TypeThe OEM-USB protocol allows for the scanner to be identified as one of two different types of

7-90 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 FeaturesRS-232 Baud RateThis feature selects the baud rate required for sending and receiving data.NOTESingle cab

Product Reference Guide 7-91RS-232 Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Product Reference Guide 1-9Figure 1-4. Environmental SpecificationsOperationStorage+40 C +104 F10 C 50 FTemperature1

7-92 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Product Reference Guide 7-93RS-232 Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

7-94 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Number of Data BitsSpecifies number of data bits required for sending and receiving data.To set this feature:1. S

Product Reference Guide 7-95RS-232 Number of Stop BitsSpecifies number of stop bits required for sending and receiving data.To set this feature:1. Sc

7-96 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 ParitySpecifies parity required for sending and receiving data.Options for this setting are:•RS-232 PARITY = NONE

Product Reference Guide 7-97RS-232 Parity — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner rea

7-98 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Hardware ControlEnables/disables use of the RS-232 CTS signal for flow control and/or scan control.Options are:•

Product Reference Guide 7-99RS-232 Hardware Control — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the s

7-100 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Intercharacter DelaySpecifies delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next in 10-millise

Product Reference Guide 7-101RS-232 Software Flow ControlEnables/disables RS-232 Flow Control using XON/ XOFF characters. .NOTEThis item will be igno

1-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerPower SupplyThe scanner utilizes a single power supply for all models. Unique installa-tion and international connection

7-102 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Host EchoWhen enabled, this feature passes all data through the scanner to the host as it comes in. This feature

Product Reference Guide 7-103RS-232 Host Echo Quiet IntervalThis setting specifies the time interval of RS-232 channel inactivity which must transpir

7-104 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Ignore Host CommandsWhen set to ignore host commands, the scanner will ignore all host com-mands except for the

Product Reference Guide 7-105RS-232 TTLSpecifies whether RS-232 interface provides TTL levels on the output pins TxD and RTS.Choices are:• Normal RS-

7-106 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 TTL InvertEnables/disables inversion of TTL.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH barcode.2. Scan the barcode b

Product Reference Guide 7-107RS-232 Beep on ASCII BELEnables/disables ability of scanner to beep (sound a good read tone) on receiving an ASCII BEL (

7-108 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Beep After WeighEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to beep after weight data is transmitted to the host

Product Reference Guide 7-109RS-232 Beep on Not on FileSelect for the host to beep (or not) when a not-on-file condition is detected by the host. Thi

7-110 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 ACK NAK EnableThis enables/disables the ability of the scanner to support the RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol. When conf

Product Reference Guide 7-111RS-232 ACK NAK Enable — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sc

Product Reference Guide 1-11Laser and Product SafetyLaser safety requirements are based on IEC Standard Publication 60825-1 (2007) and CDRH 21CFR, Ch

7-112 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 ACK CharacterThis feature specifies which ASCII character will be used as an ACK char-acter.NOTEDO NOT set this

Product Reference Guide 7-113RS-232 NAK CharacterThis feature specifies which ASCII character will be used as a NAK char-acter.NOTEDO NOT set this fe

7-114 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Retry on ACK NAK TimeoutThis option specifies the action scanner performs on expiration of the RS-232 ACK NAK Ti

Product Reference Guide 7-115RS-232 ACK NAK Timeout ValueThis item specifies the time the scanner will wait for an ACK character from the host follow

7-116 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 ACK NAK Retry CountThis feature sets the number of times for the scanner to retry a label trans-mission under a

Product Reference Guide 7-117RS-232 ACK NAK Error HandlingThis item specifies the method the scanner will use to handle errors detected while waiting

7-118 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 ACK NAK Error Handling — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure th

Product Reference Guide 7-119RS-232 Label ID ControlThis feature specifies whether or not Label IDs are transmitted to the host and if so, whether to

7-120 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Label ID Control — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Product Reference Guide 7-121Single Cable RS-232 OptionsThe RS-232 Single Cable interface shares some configuration options with other RS-232 interfa

1-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSafety precautions to be taken:CAUTIONNo adjustments or alteration of the scanner or scanning-scale housing are to be at

7-122 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSingle Cable RS-232 Scanner Only ProtocolThis sets the type of interface protocol that will be used in Single Cable RS-

Product Reference Guide 7-123Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS SelectionSpecifies how RTS and CTS are used to control the data flow. RTS is con-trolled by

7-124 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSingle Cable RS-232 RTS CTS Selection — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to e

Product Reference Guide 7-125Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS Selection — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to en

7-126 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSingle Cable RS-232 Use BCCEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use BCC.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

Product Reference Guide 7-127Single Cable RS-232 Use ACK/NAKEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use ACK/NAK.To set this feature:1. Scan th

7-128 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSingle Cable RS-232 Use STXEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use STX.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

Product Reference Guide 7-129Set Single Cable RS-232 STX CharacterThis feature selects the STX character.To specify the STX Character:1. Scan the SWI

7-130 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSingle Cable RS-232 Use ETXEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use ETX.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

Product Reference Guide 7-131Set Single Cable RS-232 ETX CharacterAllows selection of the ETX character.To specify the ETX Character:1. Scan the SWIT

Product Reference Guide 1-13LabelingRegulatory, reference and safety labeling is shown in Figure 1-5.Figure 1-5. LabelingOr...This illustration shows

7-132 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSingle Cable RS-232 Datalogic ExtensionsWhen Datalogic1 extensions are enabled, scale calibration mode informa-tion is

Product Reference Guide 7-133Symbology ProgrammingNOTEIf the scanner’s interface type must be changed, always be sure that inter-face configuration i

7-134 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCoupon Control - continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Product Reference Guide 7-135UPC-A EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode UPC-A labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

7-136 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-A Number System Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-A number system character.NOTEThis fea

Product Reference Guide 7-137UPC-A Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-A check character.NOTEThis item is ignored when

7-138 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerExpand UPC-A to EAN-13Enables/disables expansion of UPC-A labels to EAN/JAN-13.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH b

Product Reference Guide 7-139UPC/EAN AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the UPC/EAN AIM symbol-ogy identifier.To set this feature:1.

7-140 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-A Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feature, RS-232 L

Product Reference Guide 7-141UPC-A 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode d

1-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerAgency CompliancesThe scanner and scanning-scale meets or exceeds the requirements for its device type as set forth by t

7-142 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-A 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode

Product Reference Guide 7-143UPC-A 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTE

7-144 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-E EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode UPC-E labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH b

Product Reference Guide 7-145UPC-E Number System Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-E number system character.NOTEThis item

7-146 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-E Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-E check character.NOTEThis item is ignored whe

Product Reference Guide 7-147Expand UPC-E to UPC-AEnables/disables expansion of UPC-E labels to UPC-A.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH barcode.

7-148 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerExpand UPC-E to EAN-13Enables/disables expansion of UPC-E labels to EAN/JAN-13.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH b

Product Reference Guide 7-149UPC-E Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feature, RS-232 La

7-150 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-E 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode

Product Reference Guide 7-151UPC-E 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode d

Product Reference Guide 1-15Barcodes SupportedThe scanner can read/decode the following barcode types (symbologies):• UPC Versions A & E• UPC Sup

7-152 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-E 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode data.NOT

Product Reference Guide 7-153EAN-13 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN/JAN-13 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWI

7-154 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-13 First Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of EAN/JAN-13 first character.NOTEThis item is ignored

Product Reference Guide 7-155EAN-13 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an EAN/JAN-13 check character.NOTEThis item is ignor

7-156 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-13 ISBN Conversion EnableEnables/disables conversion of EAN/JAN-13 labels starting with 978 to Bookland ISBN labels

Product Reference Guide 7-157EAN 13 Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN 13 label ID to be added to barcode data.To set this feature:NOTEThe program

7-158 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-13 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-13 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barco

Product Reference Guide 7-159EAN-13 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-13 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcod

7-160 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-13 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-13 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode data.

Product Reference Guide 7-161Bookland AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the Bookland AIM symbol-ogy identifier.To set this feature:

Product Reference Guide 1TABLE OF CONTENTSSection 1. Introduction...

1-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerTechnical SupportDatalogic Website SupportThe Datalogic website (www.datalogic.com) is the complete source for technical

7-162 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerBookland Label IDThis feature specifies a Bookland label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feature, RS

Product Reference Guide 7-163EAN-8 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN/JAN-8 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

7-164 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-8 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an EAN/JAN-8 check character.NOTEThis item is ignore

Product Reference Guide 7-165Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13Enables/disables expansion of EAN/JAN-8 labels to EAN/JAN-13.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

7-166 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN 8 Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN 8 label ID to be added to barcode data.To set this feature:NOTEThe programm

Product Reference Guide 7-167EAN-8 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-8 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode

7-168 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-8 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-8 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode

Product Reference Guide 7-169EAN-8 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-8 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to barcode data.NOT

7-170 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-8 Decoding LevelsDecoding levels allow the decoder to be set to perform at one of four selectable levels:• Very Con

Product Reference Guide 7-171EAN-8 Decoding Levels — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sc

Product Reference Guide 2-1Section 2Site Preparation and InstallationThis section provides a reference for preparing most checkstands to receive the

7-172 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-8 Decoding Levels — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the s

Product Reference Guide 7-173Other UPC/EAN OptionsThe following pages contain other selectable features for UPC/EAN sym-bologies:• UPC/EAN Reconstruc

7-174 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC/EAN ReconstructionEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode a class of UPC/EAN labels with voids. The l

Product Reference Guide 7-175Price Weight CheckEnables/disables calculation and verification of price/weight check digits. Applies to all UPC-A and E

7-176 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerPrice Weight Check — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scan

Product Reference Guide 7-177Price Weight Check — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

7-178 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEnable EAN Two LabelEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN two-label pairs.To set this feature:1. Sc

Product Reference Guide 7-179AddonsThe scanner is capable of processing different types of addon codes, including:• 2-Digit Supplemental• 5-Digit Sup

7-180 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerAddons — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads on

Product Reference Guide 7-181UPC-A and EAN-13 Decoding LevelsDecoding levels allow the decoder to be set to perform at one of four selectable levels:

2-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 2-1. The Scanner/Scale FamilyModel 8503 Model 8504Model 8505EASEASEASPre-Installation ConsiderationsIt should be n

7-182 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-A and EAN-13 Decoding Levels — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure

Product Reference Guide 7-183UPC-A and EAN-13 Decoding Levels — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure

7-184 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGTIN EnableEnables/Disables the ability to convert UPCE, UPCA, EAN8, and EAN13 labels into the GTIN 14-character format

Product Reference Guide 7-185GTIN Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to barcode data when GTIN conversion is enabled.NOTEThe

7-186 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGTIN 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to barcode data when GTIN conversi

Product Reference Guide 7-187GTIN 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to barcode data when GTIN conversio

7-188 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGTIN Code 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to barcode data when GTIN convers

Product Reference Guide 7-189DataBar Omnidirectional EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode DataBar Omnidirec-tional labels.NOTE

7-190 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Omnidirectional Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of the DataBar Omnidirectional check

Product Reference Guide 7-191DataBar Omnidirectional/EAN-128 EmulationEnables/disables the ability of DataBar Omnidirectional to be transmitted as EA

Product Reference Guide 2-3Checkstand Design1. Select a design which allows load-sharing by several muscle groups (for example designs which allow th

7-192 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Omnidirectional 2D Component EnableWhen this feature is enabled, the software will not decode an DataBar Omnidi

Product Reference Guide 7-193DataBar Omnidirectional AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the DataBar Omnidirec-tional AIM symbology i

7-194 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Omnidirectional Label IDThis feature specifies an DataBar Omnidirectional label ID to be added to barcode data.

Product Reference Guide 7-195DataBar Expanded EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode DataBar Expanded labels.NOTEThis value-adde

7-196 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Expanded EAN-128 EmulationEnables/disables EAN 128 emulation for DataBar Expanded.To set this feature:1. Scan t

Product Reference Guide 7-197DataBar Expanded 2D Component EnableWhen this feature is enabled, the software will not decode an DataBar Expanded barco

7-198 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Expanded AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the DataBar Expanded AIM symbology identifier.To s

Product Reference Guide 7-199DataBar Expanded Label IDThis feature specifies an DataBar Expanded label ID to be added to bar-code data.NOTEThe progra

7-200 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Expanded Length ControlThis feature specifies either variable-length or fixed-length decoding for DataBar Expan

Product Reference Guide 7-201DataBar Expanded Length 1If DataBar Expanded Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Data

2-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScanner Installation1. Mount the horizontal surface of the scanner flush with the coun-tertop to encourage slide scanning

7-202 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDataBar Expanded Length 2If DataBar Expanded Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Dat

Product Reference Guide 7-203Code 39 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Code 39 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

7-204 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 39 Start Stop Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of Code 39 start and stop characters.NOTEThis it

Product Reference Guide 7-205Code 39 Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Code 39 check character.

7-206 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 39 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of optional Code 39 check character.NOTEThis item is

Product Reference Guide 7-207Code 39 Full ASCIIEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to translate to Code 39 full ASCII labels.To set this feat

7-208 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 39 AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the Code 39 AIM symbology identifier.To set this feature:1.

Product Reference Guide 7-209Code 39 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 39 label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feature, RS-23

7-210 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 39 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for Code 39.T

Product Reference Guide 7-211Code 39 Length 1If Code 39 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Code 39 first fixed le

Product Reference Guide 2-52. Regularly train cashiers in proper scanning methods and ergo-nomics principles, such as:Develop a smooth fluid motion d

7-212 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 39 Length 2If Code 39 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Code 39 second fixed

Product Reference Guide 7-213Code 39 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Code 39 labels. When parts of a Code 39 barcode are presented to the sca

7-214 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 32 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Italian Pharmaceuti-cal Code 32 labels.To set this

Product Reference Guide 7-215Code 32 Start Stop Character TransmissionEnables/ disables transmission of start and stop characters for Code 32.NOTEThi

7-216 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 32 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of Code 32 check character.NOTEThis item is ignored w

Product Reference Guide 7-217Code 32 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 32 label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feature, RS-23

7-218 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 128 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Code 128 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SW

Product Reference Guide 7-219Code 128 Transmit Function CharactersEnables/disables transmission of Code 128 function characters 1, 2, 3, and 4.NOTEDi

7-220 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerConvert Code128 to Code 39Enables/disables conversion of Code 128 labels to Code 39.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWI

Product Reference Guide 7-221Code 128 AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the Code 128 AIM symbol-ogy identifier.To set this feature:

2-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRecommended Power Installation. Since the typical grocery environ-ment includes conveyor belts and electric motors, care

7-222 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 128 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 128 label ID to be added to barcode data..NOTEThe programming feature, R

Product Reference Guide 7-223Code 128 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for Code 128.

7-224 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 128 Length 1If Code 128 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Code 128 first fixe

Product Reference Guide 7-225Code 128 Length 2If Code 128 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Code 128 second fixe

7-226 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 128 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Code 128 labels. When parts of a Code 128 barcode are presented to the

Product Reference Guide 7-227EAN-128 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN-128 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

7-228 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN 128 AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the EAN 128 AIM symbol-ogy identifier.To set this feature:1

Product Reference Guide 7-229EAN 128 Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN 128 label ID to be added to barcode data..NOTEThe programming feature, RS-

7-230 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerInterleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 OF 5) EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Interleaved 2 of 5 labels.To

Product Reference Guide 7-231I 2 of 5 Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Interleaved 2 of 5 chec

Product Reference Guide 2-7Should such an enclosure be unavoidable, an alternate method of platter removal using two coins may be employed, however a

7-232 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerI 2 of 5 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an optional Interleaved 2 of 5 check char-acter.N

Product Reference Guide 7-233I 2 of 5 AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the I 2 of 5 AIM symbology identifier.To set this feature:1

7-234 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerI 2 of 5 Label IDThis feature specifies an I 2 of 5 label ID to be added to barcode data..NOTEThe programming feature,

Product Reference Guide 7-235I 2 of 5 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for I 2 of 5.

7-236 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerI 2 of 5 Length 1If I 2 of 5 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies I 2 of 5 first fixe

Product Reference Guide 7-237I 2 of 5 Length 2If I 2 of 5 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies I 2 of 5 second fixe

7-238 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerI 2 of 5 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for I 2 of 5 labels. When parts of an I 2 of 5 bar-code are presented to t

Product Reference Guide 7-239Codabar EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Codabar labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

7-240 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar Start Stop Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of Codabar start and stop characters.NOTEThis it

Product Reference Guide 7-241Codabar Start Stop Character SetThis feature selects the format of transmitted Codabar start/stop charac-ters.Options ar

2-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIf motors, conveyor belts, or other heat producing equipment are located near the scanner, forced air ventilation may be

7-242 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar Start Stop Character Set — continuedRemember to cover any unused barcodes on this and the facing page to ensure

Product Reference Guide 7-243Codabar Start Stop Character MatchEnables/disables the requirement that start and stop characters match.To set this feat

7-244 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Codabar check character

Product Reference Guide 7-245Codabar Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an optional Codabar check character.NOTEApplies onl

7-246 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the Codabar AIM symbology identifier.To set this feature:1.

Product Reference Guide 7-247Codabar Label IDThis feature specifies a Codabar label ID to e added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feature, RS-232

7-248 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for Codabar.T

Product Reference Guide 7-249Codabar Length 1If Codabar Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Codabar first fixed le

7-250 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar Length 2If Codabar Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Codabar second fixed

Product Reference Guide 7-251Codabar StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Codabar labels. When parts of a Codabar barcode are presented to the sca

Product Reference Guide 2-9Power InstallationPlug your scanner into an electrical outlet that has been wired to meet all applicable electrical codes,

7-252 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 93 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Code 93 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWIT

Product Reference Guide 7-253Code 93 AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the Code 93 AIM symbology identifier.To set this feature:1.

7-254 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 93 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 93 label ID to be added to barcode data..NOTEThe programming feature, RS-

Product Reference Guide 7-255Code 93 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for Code 93.To

7-256 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 93 Length 1If Code 93 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Code 93 first fixed l

Product Reference Guide 7-257Code 93 Length 2If Code 93 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Code 93 second fixed l

7-258 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 93 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Code 93 labels. When parts of a Code 93 barcode are presented to the sc

Product Reference Guide 7-259MSI/Plessey EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode MSI/Plessey labels.To set this feature:1. Scan t

7-260 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerMSI/Plessey Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of optional MSI/Plessey check char

Product Reference Guide 7-261MSI/Plessey Number of Check CharactersSpecifies number of MSI/Plessey check characters to be calculated and verified.NOT

2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCounter Cutout ...

2-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCheckstand PreparationReference Figure 2-4. When performing a first time installation into a new checkstand, verify befo

7-262 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerMSI/Plessey Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of optional MSI/Plessey check characters.NOTEThis

Product Reference Guide 7-263MSI/Plessey AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the MSI/Plessey AIM sym-bology identifier.To set this fe

7-264 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerMSI/Plessey Label IDThis feature specifies an MSI/Plessey label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programming feat

Product Reference Guide 7-265MSI/Plessey Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for MSI/Pl

7-266 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerMSI/Plessey Length 1If MSI/Plessey Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this fea-ture specifies MSI/Plessey

Product Reference Guide 7-267MSI/Plessey Length 2If MSI/Plessey Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this fea-ture specifies MSI/Plessey s

7-268 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerMSI/Plessey StitchingEnables/disables stitching for MSI/Plessey labels. When parts of an MSI/Plessey barcode are presen

Product Reference Guide 7-269Standard 2 of 5 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Standard 2 of 5 labels.To set this feature:1

7-270 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerStandard 2 of 5 Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Standard 2 of 5

Product Reference Guide 7-271Standard 2 of 5 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an optional Standard 2 of 5 check charac-te

Product Reference Guide 2-11Liquid Spills and Moisture Select a checkstand design which allows fluids to flow through, and directs liquids away from

7-272 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerStandard 2 of 5 AIM IDThis feature enables/disables transmission of the Standard 2 of 5 AIM symbology identifier.To set

Product Reference Guide 7-273Standard 2 of 5 Label IDThis feature specifies an Standard 2 of 5 label ID to be added to barcode data.NOTEThe programmi

7-274 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerStandard 2 of 5 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for S

Product Reference Guide 7-275Standard 2 of 5 Length 1If Standard 2 of 5 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Standa

7-276 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerStandard 2 of 5 Length 2If Standard 2 of 5 Length Control is set to Fixed-Length decoding, this feature specifies Stand

Product Reference Guide 7-277Standard 2 of 5 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Standard 2 of 5 labels. When parts of a Stan-dard 2 of 5 barcode

7-278 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerNOTES

Product Reference Guide A-1Appendix ALED/Beeper Indications & ControlsFigure A-1 shows the operator’s controls and indicators. The descriptions f

A-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerControls and IndicatorsThe control panel consists of three indicator LEDs and three push buttons as described in the foll

Product Reference Guide A-3Host DisabledScanner (Green) LED 1-second off, 1/10-second onHost has disabled scanning.Field Replace-able Unit (FRU) Warn

2-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerInterface cables (and display cable, if applicable) should be routed away from all highly inductive electrical devices,

A-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDeactivator LEDThe Deactivator LED (tri-color, bottom-most) designates EAS deactiva-tion status (see Ta bl e 1-2). The ta

Product Reference Guide A-5COUPLED MODE ONLYDeactivation IndicatedDeactivation (Tri-color) LED flashes Red, then Orange, then returns to Green.Good r

A-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerVolume/Tone Push ButtonThe Volume/Tone Push Button also performs multiple functions depend-ing upon the duration of time

Product Reference Guide A-7Hold, then release when the beeper soundsIncrements tonePress the push button for approximately 2 seconds, then release. E

A-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerManual EAS Deactivation Push ButtonUsing the programming barcodes contained in Chapter 7, Programming, the button can be

Product Reference Guide A-9Scale Zero Push ButtonThe Scale Zero Push Button is used for multiple functions as listed in Table 1-4.NOTEThe Scale Zero

A-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCalibration SwitchThis switch initiates the scale’s calibration routine. A certified weight set is needed to perform the

Product Reference Guide A-11Figure A-2. Calibration Switch CoverCalibration SwitchCalibration CoveracbCalibrationCoverCalibrationSwitchor...

A-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner

Product Reference Guide B-1Appendix BCable InformationIntroductionThe following pages contain pinout information, enabling you to create standard int

Product Reference Guide 2-13Figure 2-5. Typical Checkstand Design & Cutout LocationOptionalItem DiverterConveyorDeadplateScannerBaggingAreaTake-A

B-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Cable PinoutScannerConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable 2-1RS-232 Cable Pinouts PIN # FUNCTION DES

Product Reference Guide B-3RS-232 Cable Pinout — continuedScaleConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable 2-2RS-232 Scale Cable PinoutsPIN

B-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerIBM Cable PinoutScanner and ScaleConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable 2-3IBM Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION

Product Reference Guide B-5OEM USB Cable PinoutScanner and ScaleConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable B-4 OEM USB Cable PinoutsPIN # F

B-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerAuxilliary PortExternal Handheld InputConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable 2-5Auxilliary Port Cable Pinou

Product Reference Guide B-7Power CableConnector Hardware6 pin MolexCable PinoutTable 2-6Power Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION DESCRIPTION1 EARTH GND Eart

B-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRemote DisplayConnector Hardware4 pin SDLCable PinoutTable 2-7Remote Display Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION DESCRIPTION1 +12

Product Reference Guide B-9EAS Comm Port — SensormaticEAS Deactivator Control Box ConnectionConnector HardwareRJ10Cable PinoutTable 2-8EAS Comm Port

B-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Interlock Connector — CheckpointNOTEAntenna Connections. Connect ONLY using approved cables approved by the manufact

Product Reference Guide C-1Appendix CKeypadUse the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters fro

2-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRefer to the appropriate drawing (Figure 2-6, Model 8500; Figure 2-9, Models 8501 and 8502) for dimensional information

C-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUse the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

Product Reference Guide C-3Use the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

C-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUse the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

Product Reference Guide C-5Use the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

C-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUse the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

Product Reference Guide C-7Use the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

C-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUse the barcodes in this section to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

Product Reference Guide D-1Appendix DHost CommandsAccepting Commands from an RS-232 Scanner HostThe scanner responds to the following RS-232 commands

D-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerNOTES

Product Reference Guide E-1Appendix EFactory DefaultsThe following table provides a listing of the most common factory settings for the interfaces sh

Product Reference Guide 2-15Figure 2-7. Model 8500 (Short Scanner) Reference DimensionsModel 8500ReferenceDimensions22 lb.(10kg)Scanner Weight11.5&qu

E-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScale Enforced Zero Return0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable)Scale Interface Type4 (R

Product Reference Guide E-3Maximum Host-Transmitted Mes-sage Length0 (no limit) 0 (no limit) 0 (no limit) 0 (no limit) 0 (no limit) 0 (no limit)Numbe

E-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 Ignore Host Commands0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable)RS-232 TTL0 (normal RS-

Product Reference Guide E-5Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS SelectionOption 5Single Cable RS-232 Use BCC0 (disable)Single Cable RS-232 Use ACK/NAK0 (disab

E-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-A 128 Supple-mental Label ID4100("A") 4100("A") 4100("A") 4100("A")UPC-E Enab

Product Reference Guide E-7EAN-13 5-Digit Sup-plemental Label ID4600("F") 4600("F") 4100("A") 4600("F")EAN-13

E-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerGTIN Label ID 4700 (“G”) 4700 (“G”) 4700 (“G”) 4700 (“G”)GTIN 2-Digit Supple-mental Label ID4700 (“G”) 4700 (“G”) 4700 (“

Product Reference Guide E-9DataBar Expanded Label ID5258 ("RX")5258 ("RX")4500 ("E")5258 ("RX")DataBar Expand

E-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 32 Start Stop Character Transmis-sion0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable) 0 (disable)Code 32

Product Reference Guide E-11I 2 of 5 Check Char-acter Transmission1 (enable) 1 (enable) 1 (enable) 1 (enable) 1 (enable) 1 (enable)I 2 of 5 AIM ID 0

2-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDimensionsModel 8501& Model 8502CutoutModel 8501& Model 8502Supports20.125"(51.12cm)0.75"(1.905cm)18.6

E-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar Length 1 8 8 8 8 8 8Codabar Length 214 Fixed50 Max14 Fixed50 Max14 Fixed50 Max14 Fixed50 Max14 Fixed50 Max14 Fix

Product Reference Guide E-13MSI/Plessey Length 17 Fixed4 Min7 Fixed4 Min7 Fixed4 Min7 Fixed4 MinMSI/Plessey Length 28 Fixed16 Max8 Fixed16 Max8 Fixed

E-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerNOTES

Product Reference Guide F-1Appendix FHandheld Data Format RequirementsThis appendix provides application notes to describe the general format of data

F-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDatalogic Handheld Data Format RequirementsThe following sections describe label transmission formats that are typi-cally

Product Reference Guide F-3UPC-A with 5-Digit Supplemental• Number system must be included in label data• Check digit must be included in label data

F-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUPC-E with 2-Digit Supplemental• Number system must be included in label data.• Check digit must be included in label dat

Product Reference Guide F-5EAN-8• Check digit must be included in label data and is assumed to be correct• Prefix must be an ASCII characters 'F

F-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAN-13• Check digit must be included in label data and is assumed to be correct• Prefix must be an ASCII character '

Product Reference Guide F-7Code 39• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including start, stop and check characters and excl

Product Reference Guide 2-17Figure 2-11. Models 8503 and 8504 Long Scanner or Scanning-Scale Reference DimensionsModel 8503& Model 8504ReferenceD

F-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCodabar• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including check character and excluding prefix cha

Product Reference Guide F-9MSI/Plessey• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including check character and excluding prefix

F-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner• Example: ']E00060992011187'.UPC-E• AIM does not specify UPC-E as a separate symbology using this transmissio

Product Reference Guide F-115-Digit Supplemental• Supplemental data is appended to any EAN base label.• Prefix must be ASCII characters ']E2&apo

F-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCode 39• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including start, stop and check characters and ex

Product Reference Guide F-13Code 93• Prefix must be ASCII characters ']G0'.• Label length excluding prefix characters must meet requirement

F-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner• If EAN-128 Symbology is Enabled and prefix is ']C1', label will be identified as an EAN128 otherwise it is

Product Reference Guide F-15NOTES

F-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerNOTES

ASCII Character SetThe table on this page shows a set of ASCII characters and their corresponding Hex Values. The Hex Values in this table are needed

2-18 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerCheckstand MountingThere are a number of things to take into account when installing the unit into a checkstand. Key fac

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Product Reference Guide 2-19UnpackingTo unp a c k the u n i t:• Inspect the package for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping. If da

Product Reference Guide 3Diagnostic Procedures ...

2-20 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerOperational VerificationFollow these steps to ensure that your unit has arrived undamaged and is fully functional before

Product Reference Guide 2-21be allowed before calibrating or performing weighing opera-tions. These two warm-up periods may run concurrently.4. Ver

2-22 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scannerneeding to scan an item’s barcode. Pass an active EAS tag over the scanner in the same direction you would scan a barcod

Product Reference Guide 2-23Diagnostic ModesTwo diagnostic modes are available which allow you to initiate scanner or scale diagnostic tests, as well

2-24 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scannerplay will indicate that the unit has passed the diagnostic test by displaying PASS. Next, the display shows a listing o

Product Reference Guide 2-25Figure 2-13. Cable RoutingScanner(Models vary)AC PowerSwitch(recommended)AC/DCPowerSupplyEAS Controller BoxAC PowerEAS In

2-26 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 2-14 provides physical dimensions for the AC/DC Adapter (part number 8-0599).Figure 2-14. Physical Measurements:

Product Reference Guide 2-27Viewing AngleThe optimum display angle is directly facing the viewer. Tilt and rotatioin adjustments can be made for the

2-28 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRemote Display CablingYour installation should also take into account the routing of Remote Dis-play cabling. Ensure tha

Product Reference Guide 2-29Figure 2-16. Model 8300RD Physical Measurements18.5mm28.4mmDual Display Single Display329mm325mm292.5mm227.5mm116.39mm112

4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerUnderstanding the Basics ...

2-30 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 2-17. Model 8300RD Remote Scale Display Mounting48 - 60" (122 - 152cm)36"(91cm)11.5" (29cm)24"

Product Reference Guide 2-31Model 960RD: Placing and Installing the Remote Scale Display(Short Pedestal Base ONLY)1. Determine where you want to inst

2-32 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 2-19. Model 960RD: Physical Measurements: Remote Display (Short Base)CAPACITY / CAPACITE - 30 X .01 lb / 15 x .00

Product Reference Guide 2-33interface cable while securing the Remote Scale Display to the checkstand.Figure 2-20. Model 960RD: Remote Scale Display

2-34 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerChanging Weighing ModesYour scanning-scale has been programmed for weighing in either pounds or kilograms depending upon

Product Reference Guide 2-354. OPTIONAL — Route your EAS antenna cable down through the checkstand cutout. (Reference your EAS controller’s set-up in

2-36 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerInstallation1. Make sure that all cables are firmly attached (except that the AC/DC power supply should not be connected

Product Reference Guide 2-373. Depending upon the model type, the method used to lift the unit will vary. For the first model type, hook the fingers

2-38 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 2-26. Using the Bubble LevelOK OK NOBubble Level6. Reinstall the All Weighs™ Platter and verify that it is flush

Product Reference Guide 2-39System Power-Up RecapThe System Power-Up procedure may vary depending upon the require-ments of your POS system. It is ge

Product Reference Guide 5EAS Deactivation Duration — Retry ... 7-52EAS Deactivati

2-40 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerNOTES

Product Reference Guide 3-1Section 3Operation and MaintenanceThe information contained in this section describes how to operate and maintain the scan

3-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerProper Scanning TechniqueThe scanner was designed to provide the ultimate in ergonomic enhance-ments for Point-Of-Sale (P

Product Reference Guide 3-3Deactivating Security LabelsNOTETwo different types of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems can be optionally ena

3-4 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerEAS Deactivation IndicatorsThe scanner can be programmed to beep in acknowledgement of deactiva-tion or upon deactivation

Product Reference Guide 3-5Proper Weighing Technique1. The L-shaped All-Weighs™ platter allows you to place items anywhere on its surface, including

3-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerOperational ControlsThe function of scanner and scale controls and indicators is listed in Appendix A, LED/Beeper Indicat

Product Reference Guide 3-7Error ReportingIf a fatal error is detected during Selftest or operation, the unit will not advance to Normal Operation Mo

3-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scannerat power-up. Removing the weight or pressing the Scale Zero Push Button should allow the scale to find zero.• When the sc

Product Reference Guide 3-9Sleep Mode After the scanner has been left idle for a preset period of time, the laser and/or motor automatically turns of

6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerRS-232 ACK NAK Timeout Value ... 7-115RS-232 ACK N

3-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerPressing and holding the Volume/Tone Push Button for approximately eight seconds initiates a reset, which is sounded by

Product Reference Guide 3-11Calibrating the ScaleThe second adjustment, calibration, defines and sets a standard reference weight range against which

3-12 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerOperational MaintenanceThe scanner or scanner/scale will provide dependable service for many years. The following mainte

Product Reference Guide 3-13Figure 3-3. Platter RemovalVertical BezelObstruction(Models vary)abOR2. If the top edge of the platter is blocked, you ma

3-14 MagellanTM 8500Xt Scanner3. The vertical scan window is held in place by two tabs each on its top and bottom edges. To remove it, carefully push

Product Reference Guide 3-15Horizontal Scan Window Replacement (DLC)Diamond-Like Coated (DLC) horizontal scan windows are replaceable. Depending upon

3-16 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerSlide-in Window Models1. Remove the All Weighs™ Platter from the scanner as shown in Figure 3-3.2. Turn the platter upsi

Product Reference Guide 3-17Gasketed Models1. Remove the All Weighs™ Platter from the scanner as shown in Figure 3-3.2. Turn the platter upside down

3-18 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 3-6. Removing/Replacing the Gasketed DLC Windowabcd

Product Reference Guide 4-1Section 4Problem IsolationIn the event of a suspected functional problem, use the troubleshooting references provided in t

Product Reference Guide 7EAN-13 ISBN Conversion Enable ...7-156EAN 13 Label

4-2 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerDiagnostic TestsSee Chapter 2, Diagnostic Modes, for details about running diagnostic tests for the scanner and/or scale.

Product Reference Guide 4-3Error CodesIf an error is detected, the scanner will sound a long low tone (for three seconds) and alternately flash its L

Table 4-1. Error Codes and Corrective ActionError CodeProbable Cause Corrective Action0BlinkingConfigurationNo POS interface has been selected (Null i

Product Reference Guide 4-5Figure 4-1. 7-Segment LED Display7-Segment Display(Modelsvary)

4-6 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerScale Error ReportingScale diagnostics uses the Remote Scale Display and the Zero Status lamp to communicate specific sca

Product Reference Guide 4-7FlowchartsThe problem isolation flowcharts on the following pages allow you to identify and troubleshoot problems with you

4-8 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 4-3. Problem Isolation: SelftestCall Tech SupportCall Tech SupportError code 4. indicates a failed horizontal VLDM

Product Reference Guide 4-9Figure 4-4. Problem Isolation: Poor/No ReadingDONEDONEPOOR/NO READINGSTARTHave you verified thatall scan windows are clean

4-10 MagellanTM 8500Xt ScannerFigure 4-5. Problem Isolation: No Transmit to POSDONEDONENO TRANSMIT TO POSSTARTVerify programmable parameters using the

Product Reference Guide 4-11Figure 4-6. Problem Isolation: ScaleFor this error, the 7-segment display may also show a 'C'.SCALE STARTView t