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Table of Contents 
Chapter 1:  Introduction 
Using the Scanner......................................................................................................1-1 
Chapter 2: Product Information 
Physical Considerations ............................................................................................2-1 
Environmental Considerations ..................................................................................2-2 
Power Considerations................................................................................................2-2 
Features and Options.................................................................................................2-3 
Scanning Performance ........................................................................................2-3 
Communications Protocol...................................................................................2-3 
Autodiscrimination .............................................................................................2-4 
USB Peripheral Port and Main (POS) Communication Port ..............................2-5 
Operator Interface ...............................................................................................2-6 
Voice Messages..............................................................................................2-6 
LED Status Indicator ......................................................................................2-6 
Motion Detector .............................................................................................2-6 
Not–On–File .......................................................................................................2-7 
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-7 
Parameter Programming .....................................................................................2-8 
Scan Doctor Diagnostics.....................................................................................2-8 
Power–On Wellness Check ............................................................................2-8 
Ongoing Wellness Check ...............................................................................2-9 
Service Diagnostics ......................................................................................2-10 
Soft Power Down/Power Up.............................................................................2-10 
Chapter 3: Installation 
Preparing for Installation...........................................................................................3-1 
Unpack the Unit..................................................................................................3-1 
Inspect the Unit for Damage...............................................................................3-1 
Verify Correct Cables .........................................................................................3-2 
Identifying Available Kits ..................................................................................3-2 
Determine Scanner Location ..............................................................................3-3 
Installing the 7893.....................................................................................................3-4 
USB Keyboard Wedge Communication.............................................................3-5 
Programmables...............................................................................................3-5 
Tag Message Format ......................................................................................3-5 
Connecting Power .....................................................................................................3-6 
Modifying the Scanner Program ...............................................................................3-7