Maintenance
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DS8110 Barcode Scanner
The exit window cleaning procedure may be performed without removing the
reader from the mounting structure if it is possible to do so.
1. Turn off the scanner by disconnecting the power source.
2. Follow the exterior cleaning procedure befor
e cleaning the exit window.
3. Check the exit window surface for any dust, dirt, or smudges. If the window
needs to
be cleaned, proceed to Step 4.
4. Make a solution of seven parts denatured alcohol and three parts water.
5. Apply the cleaning solution to a cotton swab or lint-free cloth.
6. Apply the cleaning solution to the exit window.
7. Remove any streaks or remaining moisture from the exit window with a dry,
sof
t, lint-free cloth or lens paper.
8. Verify scanner operation.
Cleaning the Photoelectric Sensor
If your application uses the photoelectric sensor option as a hardware trigger, be
sure to clean the photoelectric sensor periodically as outlined below.
1. Turn off the product transport.
2. Turn off the scanner by disconnecting the power source.
3. Clean the photoelectric sensor’s lens using the denatured alcohol solution
and a cotton s
w
ab or lens paper.
4. Clean the reflector using the denatured alcohol solution and a cotton swab
or lens paper.
5. Verify photoelectric sensor operation.
Shut down the scanner before performing this maintenance task. Do not stare into the
scanner’s exit window at the laser light. Avoid direct eye exposure. The laser light level
does not constitute a health hazard, however staring at the laser light for prolonged
periods could result in eye damage.
Never apply cleaning solution directly to the exit window. Always apply the solution to
a cloth, and then the cloth to the window. Do not use any chemical on the barcode
scanner that is unsafe for plastics, such as benzene, acetone, or similar products.