Product Reference Guide 2-1
Chapter 2
Site Preparation and
Installation
This chapter provides a reference for preparing most checkstands to
receive the scanner or scanner/scale. Included are physical parameters and
instructions for checkstand preparation, power and ventilation consider-
ations, cable routing information and unit installation.
Site Preparation lists all procedures necessary to prepare the checkstand.
The instructions that follow, titled Checkstand Preparation, detail
steps for the scanner only and scanner/scale variations that are available
(shown in Figure 2-1) to facilitate easy installation into almost any
checkstand application around the world.
Once the procedures in this chapter are complete, the scanner is ready for
scanning operation
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; with the exception that if a scanner/scale was
installed, calibration will be required before placing the unit into opera-
tion. You must consult the local weights and measures authority to ensure
that all legal requirements are met concerning calibration and certifica-
tion. Chapter 5, Calibration, contains detailed procedures for calibrat-
ing the scale in either pounds or kilograms.
1. Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) operation requires the installation of an aftermarket pur-
chased EAS system..