User’s Guide Quick Check® 890 Quick Check ImageData ™ Barcode Verifier
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started Introduction........................................................................... 1-1 Unpacking the QC890 Verifier............................................. 1-1 QC890 Verifier Features....................................................... 1-1 Using the QC890 Verifier..................................................... 1-2 Scan Button........................................................................... 1-2 Scan Button LEDs........................
Chapter 3 - Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier ...... 3-1 Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using Quick Check ImageData .................................................... 3-1 Calibrating the QC890 Verifier ............................................ 3-2 Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand...................... 3-3 Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand ........................... 3-4 Scanning Properly Using the QC3800VE Linear Imager: ...
1 Getting Started Introduction The Quick Check® 890 Verifier System (QC890) is a professional quality control system for verifying the readability and standards compliance of printed linear barcode symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check® ImageData (QCID) software.
The verifier tests the following symbologies: Codabar Micro PDF417 Code 11 MSI Code 16K PDF417 Code 39 Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14, RSS Limited, RSS Expanded) Code 49 Regular 2 of 5 Code 93 Straight 2 of 5 IATA Code 128 Telepen Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC/EAN Using the QC890 Verifier The QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 3, 5, 6, and 10 mil aperture settings. External devices (i.e.
User LED Indications LED Indication Cause Green Solid Green Flash Red Flashing Orange Solid Charging Good read Low battery Battery too low for unit to operate (plug in external power supply) Audio Sound An audio signal (default ON) provides a quick indication if a scan passes or fails the current test. After a scan, one short, high pitch beep indicates that the symbol passes an appropriate group of tests, while one long, low pitch beep indicates that it fails.
Specifications Item Specification Dimensions 7” (18cm)W x 6”(15.cm)H x 5.4” (14cm)D Weight 1 lb 8 oz (680 grams) Temperature Storage: -20° to 70°C Operational: 0° to 50°C Humidity 20% to 95% RH non condensing Battery Built-in factory - Lithium Ion rechargeable Internal Battery The battery is factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand Held Products for replacement (see Technical Assistance on page 5-1).
2 Quick Check ImageData Quick Check ImageData The Quick Check ImageData (QCID) program was designed for use in conjunction with the QC890 Verifier. Use of any other hardware devices with this program is not supported. Installation of the QCID software for your appropriate operating system is included on the CD-ROM that accompanied your verifier. The QCID is the graphical interface to the Quick Check 890 Verifier. The verification results can be saved for later reference.
USB Communication Interface For the USB interface, the Hand Held Products CDC-ACM driver must be installed prior to using the QC890 Verifier. This driver is copied to the following directory during install: \Drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation/hhpcdc.inf The default is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation. ! Review the file, readme.rtf, in the install location prior to running the QCID.
RS-232 Serial Communication Interface An RS-232 interface requires no additional drivers. Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below. RS-232 Selections Scan the following barcode to select RS-232 communications. RS-232 Communication The RS-232 settings supported are: Baud Rate: 115,200 Parity: None Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None Bluetooth Bluetooth implementation uses SPP (Serial Port Profile) to connect the QC890 Verifier to the host system.
Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices Note: When using USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth communication interface automatically turns off. Scan the Bluetooth barcode below to enable the Bluetooth option. Default = Off. Bluetooth On Once the Bluetooth option is enabled, scan the appropriate barcode that follows to connect to a PC or laptop, or a PDA/Mobility Systems device.
Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth After scanning the appropriate Bluetooth connection barcode, you need to run the Quick Check ImageData application to enable the Bluetooth radio in your device (PC, PDA, or Mobility Systems device) in order to look for the QC890 Verifier. Once the QC890 Verifier is recognized, it appears in the list of available devices. Select the QC890 Verifier to which you want to bond and select Next.
You will be asked if you need a passkey to add your device. The default passkey for all Hand Held Products QC890 verifiers is “1234.” The Wizard loads the QC890 Verifier information into your device. You may click a checkbox to indicate the QC890 Verifier is the default device to which Quick Check ImageData connects. Once you select Finish, your device is ready to communicate with the QC890 Verifier via the assigned ports. Make a note of the assigned port number.
Using Quick Check ImageData For the PC version of Quick Check ImageData, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start->Programs->Hand Held Products->Quick Check ImageData or double click the Quick Check ImageData icon on your desktop (set up during installation). For the PDA version, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start ->Programs. Select the Quick Check ImageData icon. The first time you use QCID, the application asks you to select the COM Port to which the QCID is attached.
PDA Main Screen Help System The Quick Check ImageData program has an extensive help system to aid in the verification of your barcodes. Please refer to the help files for questions regarding the verification process and for specific questions regarding the QCID program.
3 Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier ! Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards. Without proper initial calibration, the values displayed may not be accurate. Please be sure to calibrate the QC890 Verifier prior to scanning barcodes and when you change apertures and/or external scanning devices. 1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol. 2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination.
4. For the PDA version, select Device and then Scan from the Scan Data tab. Calibrating the QC890 Verifier ! Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards and must be performed with each aperture change. When calibrating the QC890 Verifier system, the QC890 Verifier must be connected to the Quick Check ImageData software.
illumination will turn off. If the calibration process is successful, the following screen displays: 4. Enter your name and the location where the calibration was performed and click on OK. The following screen displays: 5. If the unit does not calibrate, contact Hand Held Products Technical Support (see Technical Assistance on page 5-1). To access calibration logs, go to Settings->Calibration->Calibration Log. Enter the password visions07.
Hold the mouse wand horizontally so it moves across the barcode in the direction of the arrows: 3. Lightly touch the wand against either quiet zone (clear area) on either side of the barcode. For the pen wand, you will have the proper scanning angle when the tip and the reflectance guide (black plastic clamp) are flat on the scanning surface. 4.
of good scans you need to obtain. After the tenth good scan, the following window displays: 3. After you type in your name and location, click OK. The following message appears: Note: When using the external QC3800VE linear imager, it does not report ISO/ IEC reflectance parameters; therefore no calibration is necessary or possible. Scanning Properly Using the QC3800VE Linear Imager: 1.
Calibration Log The Calibration Log records the instances when reflectance calibration was performed. It records the Date/Time set on your PC, serial number of the QC890 Verifier being calibrated, and the name and location of the operator. To access the Calibration Log, click on Settings -> Calibration -> Calibration Log. You will be prompted to enter a password. The password can be either the Master Password (visions07) or a password you previously set.
1. To activate the Reflectometer, click on the Reflectometer icon ( ) on the tool bar below the menu options. The Reflectometer window opens. 2. Place the scanning device on any surface to see the spot reflectance of that surface. The green status bars shows the reflectance signal strength. The field to the right of the status bar shows the percentage of reflectance. 3. Select OK to exit the Reflectometer mode.
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4 Maintenance Cleaning the External Devices Occasionally the scanner tip or window may become partially obstructed by ink, paper fibers, or other particulate deposits (such as wax or varnish). To ensure reliable scanning, you should periodically check and, if necessary, clean the tip with a soft cloth. Damaged tips for the pen wand should be replaced. Consult your dealer or Hand Held Products Product Service and Repair Department for details (see Technical Assistance on page 5-1).
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5 Customer Support Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada Telephone: (800) 782-4263 Fax number: (315) 554-6705 E-mail: natechsupport@handheld.com Latin America Telephone: (803) 835-8000 Telephone: (800) 782-4263 E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.com Brazil Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100 Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105 E-mail: brsuporte@handheld.
Online Technical Assistance You can also access technical assistance online at www.handheld.com. For Further Information To download the full User’s Guide for these products, visit our website at www.handheld.com. Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached.
Japan Telephone: +813-5770-6312 Fax: +813-5770-6313 E-mail: apservice@handheld.com Online Product Service and Repair Assistance You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.handheld.com. Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’ published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment.
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A Apertures Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection The table below is a handy reference to help you choose the proper aperture size required for the size/type barcode you wish to verify. This data is based on the standard ISO/IEC 15416 Barcode Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols. Aperture Diameter (in .001”)/Aperture Ref. No. Aperture Diameter (in mm) "X" Dimension Range (in inches) 03 0,075 0.004 to 0.007 0,102 to 0,178 05 0,125 0.0071 to .
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B Menu Setting Barcodes The QC890 barcode verifiers are programmed in the factory for the most common settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes included in this chapter. An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.
Power Down Timer Note: This option applies to battery operation only. When there is no activity within a specified time period, the QC890 Verifier powers down. Scan the appropriate Power Time-Out barcode to change the time-out duration (in seconds). If there are no scans during the “scanner power time-out timer” interval, the QC890 Verifier goes into power down mode. Whenever a scan occurs, the “scanner power down timer” is reset.
C Symbology Defaults - Operation The default QC890 symbologies and operation are listed below: • Codabar* • Micro PDF417*** • Code 11** • MSI*** • Code 16K*** • PDF417*** • Code 39* • IATA 2 of 5*** • Code 49*** • Regular 2 of 5*** • Code 93* • Telepen** • Code 128* • UPC/EAN* • RSS (RSS-14, RSS Limited, RSS Expanded)*** • Unrecognized*** • Interleaved 2 of 5* • Reverse Video*** * Enabled by default. Can be scanned when disabled. ** Disabled by default. Can be scanned when disabled.
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