Introduction
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Magellan™ 9800i Scanner
Manual Overview
Chapter 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.
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; providing details about
operator controls, programming and diagnostic modes, scale “zeroing” and calibration. Scanner
and scale routine maintenance are outlined in this section as well.
Chapter 4, TDR, Camera and Mobile Commerce, defines the functions of the optional Top
Down Reader, Camera and Mobile Commerce Reader features.
Chapter 5, 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 troubleshooting flowcharts to aid in problem resolution are also
presented.
Chapter 6, Calibration Procedures, explains scale calibration and verification procedures,
including procedures for calibrating the scale in pounds as well as kilograms.
Chapter 7, Programming, and subsequent chapters detail procedures and provide custom bar
codes for setting programmable scanner and scanning-scale features.
Appendix A, LED/Audio Indications & Controls, lists the various functions and indications of
the scanner’s 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 characters required to
enter extended programming data needed during certain programming sessions.
Appendix D, microSD Card, describes the use and functions of the microSD Card Slot.
Appendix E, Host Commands, contains a partial listing of available host commands that can be
used with a compatible host interface.
Appendix F, Factory Defaults, provides a listing of factory default settings based on the most
common interface.
Appendix G, Handheld Data Format Requirements, specifies additional references for use when
a handheld scanner is connected to the scanner.