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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Version Date Description of Version
1.0 2010/9/01 Initial release
1.1 2011/4/21 Corrected laser safety info

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Important Notice
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Laser Safety

The Omnidirectional Laser Scan Module Scanner complies with safety standard IEC
60825 for a Class II laser product. It also complies with CDRH as applicable to a Class IIa
laser product. Avoid long term staring into direct laser light.

Radiant Energy: The Miniature Dual-Laser Omnidirectional Hands-free Scanner uses two
low-power visible laser diodes operating at 650nm in an opto-mechanical scanner
resulting in less than 3.9µW radiated power as observed through a 7mm aperture and
averaged over 10 seconds.

Do not attempt to remove the protective housing of the scanner, as unscanned laser
light with a peak output up to 0.8mW would be accessible inside.

Laser Light Viewing: The scan window is the only aperture through which laser light may
be observed from this product. A failure of the scanner motor, while the laser diode
continues to emit a laser beam, may cause emission levels to exceed those for safe
operation. The scanner has safeguards to prevent this occurrence. If, however, a
stationary laser beam is emitted, the failing scanner should be disconnected from its
power source immediately.

Adjustments: Do not attempt any adjustments or alteration of this product. Do not

remove the protective housing of the scanner. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.

Optical: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase the eye hazard.
Optical instruments include binoculars, magnifying glasses, and microscopes but do not
include normal eye glasses worn by the user.

For CE-Countries
This scanner is in conformity with CE standards. Please note that an approved,
CE-marked power supply unit should be used in order to maintain CE conformance.

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 Table of Contents
Important Notice....................................................................................................... ii
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
Outline .............................................................................................................. 1
(Figure 1: Outline) ............................................................................................. 1
Front View......................................................................................................... 1
Back View.......................................................................................................... 2
Bottom View ..................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking.......................................................................................................... 3
Maintaining the Scanner................................................................................... 3
Connecting ................................................................................................................ 4
Power 4
Verifying Scanner Operation............................................................................. 4
Connecting to the Host ..................................................................................... 5
Mounting Instructions .............................................................................................. 6
Mounting .......................................................................................................... 6
(Figure 2: Diagrams for Mounting).................................................................... 6
(Figure 3: Cable Position) .................................................................................. 7
Location and Positioning ................................................................................... 8
(Figure 4: Mounting Plate: Back View).............................................................. 8
(Figure 5: Mounting Plate: Bottom View) ......................................................... 9
Window Instructions............................................................................................... 10
Window Material ............................................................................................ 10
Window Angle and Position............................................................................ 12
(Figure 6: Window Angle & Position).............................................................. 13
(Figure 7: Diagrams of Window Size) .............................................................. 13
Setting Up the Scanner ........................................................................................... 14
Scan Test ......................................................................................................... 14
Set Up Parameters .......................................................................................... 14
Operation................................................................................................................ 15
LED Indications................................................................................................ 15
Beeps 16
Changing Beep Volume ................................................................................... 16
Sleep Mode ..................................................................................................... 16
Controlling from A Host System...................................................................... 17
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 22

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Introduction
This Omnidirectional Laser Scan Module is an easy-to-integrate unit that performs 5
directions of scan field with a 20-line scan pattern cycling at 1200 scan per second for
quick and accurate reads. The scanner’s smart small cubic design allows for easy
integration into new equipment and efficiently reduces overall equipment size. Multiple
interfaces including keyboard wedge, RS232C, HID USB and wand are offered at user’s
convenience.

Outline

(Figure 1: Outline)

Front View

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Back View

Bottom View

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Unpacking
The package should contain:

Omnidirectional Laser Scanner with Selected Interface

Cable (1 ea.)

User’s Manual and Programming Guide (1 ea.)

(In Either Hardcopy Or CD-ROM)

5V Adaptor (Optional) (1 ea.)

Maintaining the Scanner

The scanner rarely needs any maintenance, only an occasional cleaning of the scanner
window is necessary to remove any dirt or fingerprint. To clean the scanner window, use
a soft lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching the scanner window.
The scanner window can be cleaned while the scanner is running.

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Connecting
Power
The scanner needs a minimum of 200mA at 5V power. The power link interface cable
that comes with the scanner supports both direct power (where the scanner takes power
from the host machine) and external power (the power adapter that's plugged into an AC
outlet). If the host machine supplies power, it must be the same as the input power
specified (200mA @ 5V). When external power is used, the scanner does not take power
from the host machine.
There is no on/off switch on the scanner. It turns on when power is connected and turns
off when power is removed. It is advised to turn off your POS or host system before
installing the scanner to avoid electronic damage to your computer.
Make sure to use only AC/DC power adaptor approved for the scanner. The usage of
other power supplies may cause damage to the product that's not covered by factory
warranty.

Verifying Scanner Operation

Before installing the scanner, follow the procedures below to make sure scanning go on
properly.
1. Connect the scanner with host through the cable attached to the scanner.
2. (If an adaptor is not required, go directly to step 4.) Insert the 8-pin modular plug of
the power link cable into the “host” connector in the back of the scanner until a firm
click is heard.
3. Plug the power adaptor into the jack on the power link cable.
4. When the scanner powers up, LED light up in green and the buzzer makes four short
beep sounds. When the self-test is finished, the LED light will turn red.

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5. Place a test barcode in front of the scanner. If the scanner works right, it will make
a short beep sound, and the LED will show green light indicating a good read, then
the "test barcode" can be removed.

1. If the scanner does not make any beep sounds or makes the wrong beep sound or

no LED light shows when power is connected, remove power from scanner and refer

to troubleshooting section.

2. If the scanner is using RS-232 or keyboard wedge interface cables, it is able to scan

barcodes continuously when power is on. If the scanner is using USB interface

cable, it will only be able to scan barcodes continuously only when connected to a

host. If the scanner is not connected to a host, it will be able to read one barcode

only (LED light stays green).

Connecting to the Host

The scanner connects to a host terminal by an interface cable. This cable connects to the
scanner with a modular connector, and connects to the host terminal with the connector
required by the host (RS-232, keyboard wedge, or USB, depending on the host). Please
make sure the right cable is used for connecting the scanner to your host terminal.

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Mounting Instructions
Mounting
Scan performance will not be affected by the mounting direction of the scanner.
Use mounting holes on the bottom or/and back of the scanner to mount the scanner
onto host machine (Figure 2).
Templates below can also be used for reference (Figure 4 & 5).

SR (strain release) that is connected to the cable rotates 90∘ to comply with the way

the scanner is mounted; therefore the scanner will be positioned horizontally to the

host machine without cable interference for optimal mounting. (See Figure 3).

(Figure 2: Diagrams for Mounting)

Back View

Unit: mm (inch)

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Bottom View

Unit: mm (inch)

(Figure 3: Cable Position)

Vertical Mounting
Horizontal Mounting

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Location and Positioning

The location and positioning guidelines provided do not consider unique application
characteristics. It is recommended that an opto-mechanical engineer perform an
opto-mechanical analysis prior to integration.

Integrate the scan module in an environment no more extreme than the product’s
specification. For instance, do not mount the scan module onto or next to a large heat
source. When placing the scan module with another device, ensure there is proper
convection or venting for heat. Follow these suggestions to ensure product longevity,
warranty, and overall satisfaction with the scan module.
(Figure 4: Mounting Plate: Back View)
3 Mounting Holes
Size: M3*0.5
Depth: 3.0
Scale 1:1
Unit: mm

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(Figure 5: Mounting Plate: Bottom View)

2 Mounting Holes
Size: M3*0.5
Depth: 4.5
Scale 1:1
Unit: mm

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Window Instructions
It is not recommended to place an additional exit window in front of this scan module.

However, when such a window is required for application, please follow the guidelines

below.

Window Material
The suitability of window material depends on the anticipated environment and your
product’s intended use. Appropriate window material includes glass and plastic.
However, if you choose to use plastic, it should have a protective hard-coat on at least
the exposed surface. Among the most commonly used window materials are:

Acrylic
Acrylic is an excellent material option for exit windows at low initial cost. This cellcast
acrylic is a clear plastic that can be used as a shatterproof replacement for glass that
maintains transparency for any thickness.
CR-39
CR-39 is a thermal-setting plastic produced by the cell-casting process, and is commonly
used in plastic eye glasses lenses. CR-39 has excellent chemical and environmental
resistance, including good surface hardness. Typically it does not require hard-coating,
but can be hard-coated for severe environments. CR-39 has reasonably good impact
resistance and cannot be ultrasonically welded.
Chemically Tempered Float Glass
Glass is a hard material which provides excellent scratch and abrasion resistance, but
unannealed glass is brittle. Increasing flexibility strength with minimal optical distortion
requires chemical tempering. On the other hand, glass cannot be ultrasonically welded
and is difficult to cut into odd shapes.

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Table 1: Suggested Window Properties

Property Description
Material Clear Acrylic
Spectral Transmission 85% minimum from 640 to 690
nanometers
Thickness 1.5mm
Wavefront Distortion 0.2 wavelengths peak-to valley maximum
(transmission) over any 0.08 inch diameter within the
clear aperture
Surface Quality 60-20 scratch/dig

Do not use polycarbonate material.

Avoid scratched windows. Scratches on the window can greatly reduce scan engine

performance. A design that recesses the window into the housing and/or the use of a

scratch resistance coating is recommended.

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Window Angle and Position

If a window is placed between the scan module and the item to be imaged, observe the
following guidelines:

(1) Window Angle

Design the second exit window parallel to the scan module exit window, and avoid
decreases the possibility of a secondary reflection from that window degrading the
scan module's performance. See Figure 6.

(2) Window Opening

Make the clear opening of the window large enough so that the entire scan field of
view passes through the window. Cutting off any part of the field of view can degrade
decode range performance. Ensure that window placement relative to the scan
module accounts for tolerances on all parts involved in that assembly. The suggested
window sizes at various distance from the scan window is shown in Table 2,
Figure 6 & 7:

Table 2: Suggested Window Size

Distance from scan window at scan 0 1 2 3 4 5

center line (cm) (0”) (0.4”) (0.8”) (1.2”) (1.6”) (1.8”)
Minimum window width (cm) 5 5.5 7 9 10 12
Minimum window height (cm) 4.5 5 6 6.5 7 7.5

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(Figure 6: Window Angle & Position)

(Figure 7: Diagrams of Window Size)

(3) Optical Working Range

Since there is a signal loss when passing through window material, adding a window can
reduce the working range of the scanner; window color can also be a various factor. To
minimize this reduction, make sure the spectral region is between 600 nm and 650 nm
and the optical transmission is a minimum of 85%. However, to understand the
difference, you should test the scanner in the desired orientation and see if the
difference affects scanning performance.

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Setting Up the Scanner

No setup is required if the scanner is either pre-programmed or it auto-detects and is
ready to be used. Otherwise, the scanner must be informed about the type of system it is
connected to. This can be done quickly using the Programming Guide that’s included in
the package.
The Programming Guide is used to set parameters such as communication interface type
(RS-232, keyboard, USB), beep tone, beep volume, sleep mode timing, and same-code
delay time. Setup of one parameter does not interfere with other parameters.

Scan Test
1. With the scanner running (LED red) and the host system on, scan few known-good
barcodes.
2. Check result on host screen. If scanner is reading correctly, no further setup is
necessary. If scanner reads incorrectly, then go to the Set Up Parameters section.

Set Up Parameters
1. With the scanner running (LED red) and the host system on, scan <Enter/Exit
Programming Mode> barcode found on the inside cover of the Programming Guide.
2. Scanner is ready for programming if it gives one low beep sound followed
immediately by a high beep sound and LED turns green.
3. Find the barcode which corresponds to the parameter you require in the
Programming Guide.
4. Scan the desired barcodes one by one as the scanner beeps once for every barcode
it memorizes.
5. When all finished, scan <Enter/Exit Programming Mode> barcode again. The scanner
will beep twice, one long and one short. When LED turns red, the scanner has been
programmed.
6. Scan few known-good barcodes to make sure the scanner reads correctly. If not, try set up
procedures again.

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Operation
This scanner is omnidirectionally reading barcodes in sweep and presentation mode
depending on the host system it is attached to. Sweep mode means moving items
through the scan window (left to right, right to left, top to bottom, bottom to top etc. are
all okay). Presentation mode is when an object is moved toward the scan window
(“presented”) until the barcode is read, then the object is removed.

LED Indications
LED Status Status Indications
Indications LED
off No power applied to the scanner.
steady red light The scanner is on and ready to scan.
one blink of green One barcode has been successfully decoded.
light
steady green light *Scanner is in programming mode.
*A barcode has been successfully decoded but the object has not
been removed from the scan window.
flashing red light Scanner entering sleep mode.
steady orange light This indicates motor failure (for motor failure, a periodic beeping
sound will also be heard).
flashing orange Scanner has a laser subsystem failure; return to repair.
light

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Beeps
Beeps Status Indications
one beep A barcode has been successfully decoded.
series of 4 beeps *Scanner passed self-test and is operating properly.
*When scanner is powered up.
series of 2 beeps When scanner is entering programming mode.
continual beep Failure indication; return to repair.

Changing Beep Volume

The scanner can be programmed with the Programming Guide to change beeper tone,
volume and period. There are three sound levels (loud, medium, and low) and the
default beep volume is loud

Sleep Mode
After the scanner has been inactive for a period of time, the laser automatically turns off;
after some more time, the motor turns off and the scanner enters “sleep mode”
indicated by the red status LED blinking once a second. To wake up the scanner, simply
present an object close to the scanner window. The Sleep Mode feature is included to
reduce power consumption and to extend scanner life.

The scanner includes a motion sensor that detects activity in front of the scan window

(see Figure 1). The detecting distance is up to about 100mm from the scan window

depending on ambient light.

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Controlling from A Host System

The scanner can be controlled from the host system via the RS-232C interface. Control
can be accomplished by transmitting the following single-byte commands to the
scanner.
The default setting for the commons are as follows:

ASCII Code Function Byte is Also Called Function Byte is Also Called

ASCII Code

0E Hex enable Shift Out or <Ctrl-N>

(resumes disable)
0F Hex disable Shift In or <Ctrl-O>
05 Hex power-up re-initialization ENQ or <Ctrl-E>
12 Hex sleep DC2 <Ctrl-R>
14 Hex wake up DC4 <Ctrl-T>
(resumes sleep)

When the scanner is disabled, the motor of the scanner will stay on until the scanner

goes into sleep mode.

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Specifications
Operational
Light source 650nm visible laser diode

Depth of 0-210mm@ UPC/EAN 100%,

Scan Field PCS 90%

Number of 20
Scan Lines

Scan Pattern 5 directions of scan field

Scan Rate 1200 scans per second

Minimum 5mil @ PCS 90%

Bar Width

Print 30% @ UPC/EAN100%

Contrast

Indicators Two-color LED (red and green)

(LED)

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN, UPC Versions A&E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN-8, JAN-13,

Capabilities Addendum 2 or 5, ISBN/ISSN, Japanese Bookland, Code 39 (with full
ASCII), Codabar (NW7), Code 128/EAN 128, Code93, Interleaved 2 of 5,
MSI/Plessey, China Postal Code, Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode), RSS-14,
RSS Expanded, RSS-Limited

Optional:
Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, IATA
Code, Code-11

Beeper Programmable tone and beep time

Operation

System Keyboard, RS-232C, HID USB, Wand

Interfaces

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Physical
Height 72.0mm

Depth 68.0mm

Width 64.0mm

Weight 175g

Cable Standard 200m straight

Power
Input Voltage 5VDC+10%

Power 1.0Watts

Operating Current 200mA@ 5.0V

Regulatory
Laser Class CDRH Class IIa,
IEC 60825-1: Class 2

EMC CE&FCC DOC compliance,

VCCI, BSMI

Environment
Operating 0∘C~40∘C (32∘F~104∘F)
Temperature

Storage -20oC~60Oc(-4∘F~140∘F)
Temperature

Humidity 5%-95% RH (non-condensing)

Light Level Max. 4000 LUX (fluorescent)

Drop Durability Designed to withstand 1m

drops

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(Figure 8: Dimensions)

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(Figure 9: Scan Field)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Diagnostic Tips

The scanner is on but cannot read *The scanner window is dirty and must be cleaned as
barcodes. described in Maintenance section.
The LED is red.
*The presented barcode type is not enabled and must
be programmed with the programming guide.

*The host disables the scanner.

*The barcode type presented is not supported by this

module.

The scanner is on but the motor is *The scanner has entered sleep mode. Simply present
not rotating; LED is intermittently a barcode to the scanner to activate the scanner.
flashing red.
LED is orange. *Possible failure of the scanning safeguard circuit.
Disconnect the scanner from its power source
immediately and contact your dealer.

The scanner does not accept more *There is no proper handshaking with the host
than 2 or 3 barcode labels. system. Switch on the host system and check
connection and communication settings.

The scanner flashes alternating red *The scanner detects a power insert failure. Please
and green LED with no motor or check if the power is connected properly.
pattern.
Problem Diagnostic Tips

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Problem Diagnostic Tips

LED remains green. *The scanner is continuously seeing a barcode. Remove all
barcode labels out of the scan volume of the scanner and try
again.

*The scanner cannot send data to the host system. There is no

proper handshaking between the scanner and the host. Make
sure that all cables are connected and your host system is ready
to receive data.

Barcode is read by the *The communication cable is not connected to the serial port of
scanner but not your host system. Refer to the manual of your host system to
accepted by the host locate the serial port.
system.
*The communication setting of the system and scanner do not
match. Adjust the setting to fix the problem.

*The communication cable does not suit your host system.

Contact your dealer for the correct communication cable.

*The software running on the host system does not support the
data format of the label.

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