user’s manual Scantech Castor C-5010 Bar code laser scanner
User's manual Scantech Castor C-5010
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Table of contents Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Appendices i The Castor C-5010 1 1.1 Unpacking the Castor C-5010 1.2 Scanning bar codes with the Castor C-5010 1.3 Scanner labelling 1.4 Maintaining the scanner 1.5 Releasing the scanner top deck 1.6 Controlling the scanner from the POS system 2 4 5 8 8 9 Installing the Castor C-5010 11 2.1 Installing the scanner in counter 12 A. Connector types and pin definitions 16 B. Technical specifications 18 C.
Preface The Castor C-5010 is the high performance food retail bar code laser scanner, optimized for horizontal scanning. Thanks to its real vertical scan lines, the need to lift and tilt the product being scanned has disappeared and operator fatique is reduced. Consequently, checkout efficiency increases. The Castor’s stainless steel top deck ensures long scanner life time. Together with its metal housing, the Castor is well protected against harmful interference from the moving belt’s motor.
Chapter 1 The Castor C-5010
2 The Castor C-5010 1.1 UNPACKING THE CASTOR C-5010 Remove the scanner and its accessories from the box and packing material. Refer to the packing list to make sure you have received all the items ordered. Visually inspect the scanner and accessories for any evidence of physical damage. Refer to the figure on page 5 to locate the interface label and make sure that the scanner interface corresponds with the host system interface.
The Castor C-5010 3 The various parts of the Castor C-5010 are: Sleep mode switch - When a sleep mode time-out is programmed, the scanner can be re-activated by gently pressing this switch. The sleep-mode feature is programmable with the menu labels from the Configuration Guide. NOTE: The default value for the sleep mode timeout is set to 30 minutes. When the scanner is in sleep mode, the LED is intermittently flashing red.
4 The Castor C-5010 1.2 SCANNING BAR CODES WITH THE CASTOR C-5010 The Castor C-5010 is an omni-directional scanner featuring a 5 directional scan field with a 15 lines scan pattern. The scanner's scan volume is illustrated in the figure below. The optimal reading zone lies between 0 and 7 cm from the scanner window, but bar codes can be read up to 30 cm (11.8 in.) from the scanner window.
The Castor C-5010 5 1.3 SCANNER LABELLING Three labels are present on the housing of the Castor C-5010 as indicated in the figure below. Two labels are also visible through the scanner window. All labels are attached by the manufacturer and should not be removed. REAR VIEW Part No: WO1: Serial no. 1 AUX.
6 The Castor C-5010 Laser safety English: The C-5010 scanner complies with safety standard IEC 825-1 (1993) for a Class I laser product. It also complies with U.S. 21CFR1040 as applicable to a Class IIa laser product. Avoid long term viewing of direct laser light. German: Der Strichcode-Scanner C-5010 entspricht den Sicherheitsvorschriften nach IEC 825-1 (1993) für ein Laserprodukt der Klasse I. Er entspricht auch U.S. 21CFR1040, anwendbar auf ein Laserprodukt der Klasse IIa.
The Castor C-5010 Norwegian: C-5010 skanneren er i samsvar med sikkerhetsstandarden IEC 825-1 (1993) for laserprodukter i klasse I. Den er også i samvar med U.S. 21CFR1040 for laserprodukter i klasse IIa. Unngå å se langvarig på direkte laserlys. Italian: Lo scanner C-5010 è conforme alle norme di sicurezza IEC 825-1 (1993) relative ad un prodotto laser di Classe 1. È inoltre conforme alla norma U.S. 21CFR1040 relativa ad un prodotto laser di Classe IIa.
8 The Castor C-5010 Adjustments: Do not attempt any adjustments to or alteration of this product. Do not remove the scanner’s protective housing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. 1.4 MAINTAINING THE SCANNER The Castor C-5010 scanner requires little maintenance.
The Castor C-5010 9 2. 45¡ Position Top deck in angle of 45¡ 3. Keep Top deck inclined while removing 1.6 CONTROLLING THE SCANNER FROM THE POS SYSTEM The Castor C-5010 can be controlled from the POS system via the RS232C interface. Control is achieved by transmitting the following single byte commands to the scanner.
10 The Castor C-5010 When the scanner is disabled, the motor of the scanner will stay on until the scanner goes into sleep mode.
Chapter 2 Installing the Castor C-5010
12 Installing the Castor C-5010 The Castor C-5010 is designed to be installed horizontally (in the counter). Instructions for installation are given in Section 2.1. Due to many POS systems on the market, a large number of communication cables is available. Make sure that you have the right cable to connect the scanner to your POS or computer. NOTES ■ The scanner and the host system must be switched off before starting the installation of the scanner.
The Castor C-5010 13 B. Using the horizontal mount - Cut a hole in the counter surface following the illustration below. - Fit the horizontal mount in the hole. 2. Fit horizontal mount in hole 210 mm 247 mm 1. Hole in Counter 3. Lead the power supply cable and communication cable through the hole in the counter. 4.
14 Installing the Castor C-5010 Data cable Data cable Part No: WO1: Serial no. 1 12345678 Power cable Data port 2. Connect the communication cable to this port if the host system features the OCIA or KBW interface Part No: < Software WO1: Manufactured Port1 Port2 12345
Appendices A. Connector types and pin definitions B. Technical Specifications C.
16 Appendices A. CONNECTOR TYPES AND PIN DEFINITIONS There are two dual interface versions of the Castor available: RS232C/OCIA and IBM RS485/Keyboard Wedge. The various pin definitions for the applicable Data port are given on page 17. The connector to be used for the port is indicated below.
Appendices 17 Pin definition for dual interface version RS232C-OCIA RS232C interface Data port 1 OCIA interface Data port 2 Pin Description Direction Pin Description Direction 1 CTS input 1 IFID input 2 RXD input 2 DATA output 3 TXD output 3 DATA RTN output 4 RTS output 4 CLOCK IN input 5 GND - 5 GND - 6 Not Con.
18 Appendices B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Power supply voltage DC input to scanner Interfaces Auxiliary port 100 - 250 V ac, 50/60 Hz + 12 V dc, 600 mA - 12 V dc, 25 mA + 5 V dc, 350 mA Depending on scanner version Interface port 1: RS232 or IBM RS485 Interface port 2: OCIA or KBW Secondary scanner (250 mA max.
Appendices 19 Environmental Operating temperature Humidity 0° C ~ 40° C 0% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing) Safety Laser safety Electrical safety Flammability rate IEC 825-1 (1993) Class I, U.S. 21CFR1040 Class IIa EN 60950 second edition UL1950 (third edition), c-UL (according CSA22.2.
20 Appendices Problem Diagnostic Tips The scanner is on, but the motor is not rotating. A bar code cannot be read. The LED is intermittently flashing red. ■ The scanner is in sleep mode. Press the The LED is alternating red/green. ■ Mirror motor is defective and must be switch on top of the scanner to reactivate the scanner (or use the wake protocol. Refer to section 1.6). replaced (Authorized personnel only). The LED is alternating red/green and beeps are heard.
Appendices 21 Problem The LED remains green. Diagnostic Tips ■ The scanner is continuously seeing a bar code. Remove all bar code labels from the scan volume of the scanner and try again. ■ The scanner cannot send the data to the host system. There is no proper handshaking between the scanner and the host. Scanner buffer is full. Make sure that all cables are connected and your host system is ready to receive data. A bar code is read by the scanner but not accepted by the host system.
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