Reading: 
Not possible to read the 
target barcode (always 
returns No Read) or the 
Auto Setup procedure 
Fails. 
Check synchronization of reading pulse with object to read: 
Is the scan line correctly positioned? 
Place  barcode  in  the  center  of  scan  line  and  run  Test  mode 
(selectable by Genius as an Operating Mode).  If you still have 
trouble, check the following: 
  Is  the  reading  distance  within  that  allowed  (see  reading 
diagrams)? 
  Is the scanner correctly focused? 
  Is the Tilt angle too large? 
  Is the Skew angle less than 15° (direct reflection)? 
  Choose  the  Code  Definition  branch  and  enable  different 
Code  Symbologies  (except  Pharmacode).  Length  =  Min 
and Max (variable). 
  Is the Bar Code quality sufficient? 
If  you  had  no  success,  try  to  perform  the  test  using  the 
BARCODE TEST CHART included with the product. 
 
Communication: 
Device is not 
transmitting anything to 
the host 
  Is the serial cable connected? 
  Is the correct wiring respected? 
  Are  serial  host  settings  equivalent  to  the  serial  device 
setting? 
  If  using  CBX,  be  sure  the  RS485  termination  switch  is 
positioned to OFF. 
 
Communication: 
Data transferred to the 
host are incorrect, 
corrupted or incomplete 
  In the Genius program select the Data Communication 
Settings/Data Format/Standard Parameters branch and 
check the Header, Separators, and Terminator values 
  Also check the Code Field Length and Fill Character values. 
  Are the COM port parameters correctly assigned? 
 
Communication: 
Always returns the 
Reader Failure 
Character (<BEL> char 
as default) 
  Contact  your  local  Datalogic  office  or  Datalogic  Partner  or 
ARC, because either a Motor or Laser failure has occurred. 
  Note the exact model and Serial Number of the device. 
 
How do I obtain my 
units’ serial 
numbers? 
  The device’s serial number is printed on a label that is affixed 
to the body of the reader. 
  Serial  numbers  consist  of  9  characters:  one  letter,  2 
numbers, and another letter followed by 5 numbers.