Datalogic PowerScan PD9630-SR User Manual

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PowerScan™ Family
PD/PM96XX
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
Industrial Corded and Cordless Handheld
Area Imager Bar Code Reader

Datalogic PowerScan PD9630-SR Specifications

General

Scanning Technology	Laser
Scan Rate	100 scans per second
Ambient Light Immunity	100, 000 Lux
IP Rating	IP65
Light Source	Laser Diode
Interface	USB, RS-232
Resolution	0.1 mm
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Decode Capability	1D, 2D
Power Supply	5V DC
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Type	Handheld Barcode Scanner

Summary

PREFACE

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Describes the purpose and content of the manual.

OVERVIEW

Provides a summary of the manual's chapters and structure.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE READER

Introduces the PowerScan family of bar code readers and their features.

General Features

Details the common features and capabilities of the PowerScan readers.

BATTERY SAFETY (ONLY FOR PM96XX)

Battery Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety guidelines for handling and using the battery pack.

PROGRAMMING THE READER

Configuration Methods

Outlines the methods available for configuring the reader, including bar codes and software.

CHAPTER 2 SETUP

SETTING UP THE POWERSCAN™ PD96XX READER

Step-by-step guide to connect and establish communication with the reader.

CONNECT HOST INTERFACE

Details on connecting the reader to a host system via different interfaces.

RS-232 Serial Connection

Specific instructions for establishing an RS-232 serial connection.

USB Connection

Guidance on connecting the reader via a USB interface.

LINKING THE READER

Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base

Steps to establish a wireless connection between the handheld reader and the base station.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Wall Mounting

Details on how to orient and mount the base station on a wall.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE CABLES

Step-by-step instructions for connecting and disconnecting various cables.

INTERFACE SELECTION

CONFIGURING THE INTERFACE

Steps to scan programming bar codes for interface type selection.

CUSTOMIZING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

Interface Settings

Information on configuring global and interface-specific settings.

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION WITH BAR CODES

CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

Describes how to change reader parameters to meet application needs.

Parameters common to all interface applications:

Details common parameters applicable across all interface types.

GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES

Host Commands — Obey/Ignore

Setting to control whether the reader obeys or ignores host commands.

CONFIGURATION | RS-232 INTERFACE

RS-232 STANDARD SETTINGS

Parameters for standard RS-232 communication settings like Baud Rate, Data Bits, etc.

RS-232/USB COM PARAMETERS

Intercharacter Delay

Specifies the delay between transmitted characters in milliseconds.

ACK NAK Options

Enables/disables support for the RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol.

CONFIGURATION | KEYBOARD INTERFACE

COUNTRY MODE

Specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard layout.

OTHER KEYBOARD PARAMETERS

Encoding Type

Selects the character encoding type for keyboard data transmission.

CHAPTER | READING PARAMETERS

SCANNING FEATURES

Parameters controlling how the reader scans and detects codes.

LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS

Settings for the reader's LED and beeper feedback.

CHAPTER | 1D SYMBOLOGIES

UPC-A

Options specific to the UPC-A symbology.

CODE 39

Options specific to the Code 39 symbology.

CODE 128

Options specific to the Code 128 symbology.

CHAPTER | 2D SYMBOLOGIES

AZTEC CODE

Options specific to the Aztec Code symbology.

DATA MATRIX

Options specific to the Data Matrix symbology.

CHAPTER | DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD FEATURES

Key Programming

Configures user-assigned functions for function keys.

CHAPTER | MOTION FEATURES

Motionless Timeout

Sets the time before the reader is considered motionless.

CHAPTER | POWER MANAGEMENT

BATTERY PROFILES

Allows selection of different usage profiles for the reader's battery.

CHAPTER | WIRELESS FEATURES

BATCH FEATURES

Settings for storing and sending labels in batch mode.

RF ADDRESS STAMPING

Source Radio Address Transmission

Enables/disables transmission of source radio address information.

FEATURES FOR STAR MODELS ONLY

STAR Radio Protocol Timeout

Sets the wait time before transmission between reader and base station is considered failed.

CHAPTER 4 REFERENCES

RS-232 PARAMETERS

Explanations and examples of RS-232 parameters.

DATA FORMAT

Explanations and examples for data formatting features.

SCANNING FEATURES

Explanations and examples of scanning features.

CHAPTER 5 MESSAGE FORMATTING

MESSAGE FORMATTING

Rules and formats for messages exchanged between the host and the base station.

APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PD96XX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists physical, electrical, and optical characteristics of PD96XX models.

RADIO CHARACTERISTICS

Information on frequency, speed, range, and device limits for radio communication.

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX B STANDARD DEFAULTS

DEFAULT EXCEPTIONS

Lists default exceptions based on interface type.

APPENDIX C SAMPLE BARCODES

1D Barcodes

Displays sample 1D barcodes for common symbologies.

2D Barcodes

Displays sample 2D barcodes for various symbologies.

APPENDIX E SCANCODE TABLES

CONTROL CHARACTER EMULATION

Details control character sets and their interface applicability.

APPENDIX F ASCII CHART