Datalogic Scanning MAGELLAN 8500 - Manual (Page 16)

1-2 Magellan ® 8500 Scanner
Manual Overview
Section 1, Introduction, presents the manual’s contents, describes features
and specifications, provides regulatory and safety information, and lists
the bar code symbologies the scanner will read.
Section 2, Site Preparation and Installation, supplies physical dimensions
for the scanner or scanning-scale and its most common accessories, and
details counter preparation and installation. Cable routing, connection
and testing are also explained in this section.
Section 3, Operation and Maintenance, describes use and maintenance;
providing details about operator controls, programming and diagnostic
modes, scale “zeroing” and calibration. Scanner and scale routine mainte-
nance are outlined in this section as well.
Section 4, Problem Isolation, provides an outline of three scanning-scale
test modes: Selftest, Operational Tests and Diagnostic Tests. Descriptions
of the error indications if the scanner detects a system problem and trou-
bleshooting flowcharts to aid in problem resolution are also presented.
Section 5, Calibration, explains scale calibration and verification proce-
dures, including procedures for calibrating the scale in pounds as well as
kilograms.
Section 6, Programming, details procedures and provides custom barcodes
for setting programmable scanner and scanning-scale features. This sec-
tion is organized by the categories: General Features, Interface Related
Features and Symbology Related Features.
Appendix A, LED/Beeper Indications & Controls, lists the various functions
and indications of the scanning-scale control panel features.
Appendix B, Cable Information, outlines wire requirements, connector
specifications and pinout details for associated product cabling.
Appendix C, Keypad, furnishes bar codes representing the digits and char-
acters required to enter extended programming data needed during certain
programming sessions.
Appendix D, Host Commands, contains a partial listing of available host
commands that can be used with a compatible host interface.