Installation & User’s Manual Scantech ID MICA M-9030 Laser Barcode Scanner
Installation & User’s Manual Scantech-ID MICA M-9030
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iii Table of contents Preface....................................................................................1 Chapter 1 Product Safety .............................................................3 1.1 Laser safety .................................................................................... 4 1.2 Declaration of conformity ................................................................. 5 1.3 Scanner labeling ..............................................................................
1 Preface The Scantech-ID Mica is a high performance, omni-directional, and the smallest laser barcode scanner in the world. It is based on proven Scantech-ID technology and is designed for various built-in and OEM solutions, such as self-service kiosks, POS (Point-of-Sales) terminals, price checkers, healthcare solutions, mobile computers, hand-held scanners, etc. Features Integrability The compact design allows the unit to be mounted with ease on a host system with minimum space requirement.
Chapter 1 Product Safety
4 1.1 Product Safety LASER SAFETY English: Mica 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. Optical: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes and magnifying glasses but do not include eye glasses worn by the user.
Mica M-9030 1.
6 1.3 Product Safety SCANNER LABELING The product label and the laser safety label are on the back and the side of Mica as indicated in the illustration below. All labels are attached by the manufacturer and should not be removed. The information about the serial and part numbers can be found on the product label. These official registration numbers are strictly related to the device. The supplier may ask for these numbers when the scanner needs servicing.
Chapter 2 Installation
8 Installation 2.1 UNPACKING Your package comes with the following items: Item Name Description 1 Scanning unit The main unit of the scanner 2 Fit plate (optional) Use to mount Mica on your host system. 3 EPE packing foam Use to protect package items. 4 AC adapter set Required if Mica cannot be directly powered See 2.4 Powering on page 11. 5 Screws Use to fix Mica on your host system. 6 USB cable Use to connect the scanner with your host system. See page 9 for other optional cables.
9 Mica M-9030 Exterior View Cable cap Open to change the interface cable. LED/Speaker cap Window Cover locks Secure the window cover. NOTE Mica beeps whenever data has been read correctly. Both frequency and volume can be adjusted (see section 2.1.1 Speaker frequency and 2.1.2 Speaker volume on the Configuration Guide). 2.2 CONNECTING Interface Selection Mica allows you to connect your host system using four different interface cables: RS232, Keyboard Wedge, USB, and Powered USB.
10 Installation USB (Product Number: 0114-SM04121) USB connector Powered USB (Product Number: 0114-S804121) Powered USB connector Getting connected To connect Mica to your host system, follow the steps below: 1. Open the cable cap of Mica. 2. Connect the desired interface cable to Mica. 3. Close the cable cap. 4. Connect the interface cable to your host system. 2.
11 Mica M-9030 Standard package Special package (with the fit plate) 1. Place Mica on the inside of your host system and mark the places for the mounting holes. See Appendix for Mica’s dimensions. 2. Drill the mounting holes in your host system. 3. Fix Mica on the inside of your host system with screws. 1. Fix the fit plate to Mica with screws. 2. Attach Mica to the scanner stand of your host system. 2.4 POWERING Mica is designed to use a single cable for both data transmission and power supply.
12 Installation NOTE • Though some cables have a power injector, this does not mean that you must use a power supply. • For safety reasons, an automatic switch will disconnect the power provided by the host system, as soon as a separate power adapter is connected to the power injector. Changeable power plugs To change the power plug suited to your area, follow the steps below: 1. Press and hold the tab on the AC power adapter. 2. Remove the changeable plug outwards. 3.
Mica M-9030 13 KBW mode In KBW (Keyboard Wedge) mode, the scanner defaults to the International Keyboard layout (ALT-method) for communication. NOTE To change the settings to national keyboards in KBW mode, refer to section 3.4 on the Configuration Guide. RS232 mode In RS232 mode, the default communication parameters are 9600,N,8,2. Using the Scantech-ID Configuration Guide, you may select one of the various presets, or set each parameter by hand.
Chapter 3 Using Mica
16 3.1 Using Mica SCANNING BARCODES Mica is an omni-directional presentation scanner featuring a 6 directional scan field with a 24-line scan pattern. Barcode labels can easily be read by presenting them to the scanner. Mica NOTE Since Mica is a presentation scanner, best results are obtained if the barcode is moved towards the scanner. Mica's scan volume is illustrated in the figure below. The optimal reading zone lies between 5 and 30 cm from the scanner window.
17 Mica M-9030 3.2 CONTROLLING Mica can be controlled from the POS/PC system via the RS232 interface or via USB while using comport emulation. Control is achieved by transmitting single byte commands to the scanner.
Chapter 4 Applications
20 Applications MICA as a Core Module of your Application Solutions Barcodes have become a distinguishing mark of modern civilization. The familiar stripes are popping up almost everywhere in everyday life: libraries, retail stores, supermarkets, post offices, bill payment for services, law firms, shipping companies, enterprises, distributors, manufacturers, hospitals, etc.
21 Mica M-9030 Case: Benefits of Bar Coding for Retail Stores • • • • Building a competitive infrastructure Synchronizing supply with demand Creating high profitability Trimming operational costs Although the applicable areas of barcode are extremely varied, the purpose is the same: improving data/materials management and reducing operation costs. All of these require a high performance barcode scanning solution. In all barcode-based solutions, the core unit is the barcode scanning module.
Appendices A. B. C.
24 Appendices A. CONNECTOR TYPES AND PIN DEFINITIONS Mica supports multiple interface: RS232, KBW (Keyboard Wedge), USB, and Powered USB. The various pin definitions for each type of interface are given below. IMPORTANT Various interface cables are available depending on the kind of host system you are using. Contact your supplier for availability. In case you need a special purpose cable, you can refer to the information below. The Connector type of Mica: RJ-48, 10 pins.
25 Mica M-9030 B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical DC input to scanner +5 V DC, 250 mA Power output 1.25 Watt @ +5 V DC Scanner Characteristics Light source 650 nm visible laser diode Depth of field Up to 300 mm @ 13 mill .
26 Appendices Physical Characteristics Depth 46 mm / 1.81 inch Width 62 mm / 2.44 inch Height 67 mm / 2.63 inch Weight 130 g Color Black / Silver (optional) Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C Storage Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C Humidity 20% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing dew) Safety Laser Safety IEC 825-1 (1993) Class I, U.S.
27 Mica M-9030 C. TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains information on solving problems you may encounter when using the scanner. If troubles occur, take a moment to read the information in this section. However, before referring to the diagnostic tips ensure that the scanner is installed as described in Chapter 2 and that all cables are properly connected. Problem Diagnostic Tips The scanner is on but a barcode cannot be read. • The scanner window is dirty.
28 USB communication is not working. Appendices • In case of KB emulation you can select various ‘keyboard languages’ or the universal ‘Alt-input-method’ (default). You may want to try programming barcodes from section 3.4 on the Configuration Guide. • In case of KB emulation in combination with the Alt-input method, check that Num-Lock of your keyboard is on. • In MS-windows environment, verify with the device manager that the HID (Human Interface Device) is installed for the scanner.
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