1-2 Magellan
TM
8500Xt Scanner
Manual Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction, presents the manual’s contents, describes features
and specifications, provides regulatory and safety information, and lists
the barcode symbologies the scanner will read.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 3, Operation and Maintenance, describes use and maintenance; pro-
viding details about operator controls, programming and diagnostic
modes, scale “zeroing” and calibration. Scanner and scale routine mainte
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nance are outlined in this section as well.
Chapter 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
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bleshooting flowcharts to aid in problem resolution are also presented.
Chapter 5, Calibration Procedures, Single Interval, explains scale calibration
and verification procedures, including procedures for calibrating the scale
in pounds as well as kilograms.
Chapter 7, 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 speci-
fications and pinout details for associated product cabling.
Appendix C, Keypad, furnishes barcodes representing the digits and charac-
ters 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.
Appendix E, Factory Defaults, provides a listing of factory default settings
based on the most common interface.
Appendix F, Handheld Data Format Requirements, provides additional refer-
ences.