Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CRD972X Opticon
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OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 1 OPL 972X CRD 972X USER'S MANUAL Opticon Article Code O02 20000410.
2 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS BY OPENING THE PACKAGE OF THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE LIABILITY AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW . UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ ATTENT IVELY , BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR USING THE PRODUCT.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 3 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................................. 4 1.1 Unpacking ............................................ 5 1.2 Detailed view ....................................... 6 1.2.1 Barcode data collector details......
4 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 1 INTRODUCTION The bar code data collector The OPL972X is a range of handheld ba r code data collectors, that are well suited for a variety of portable applications. Using a built-in laser scanner they can read all popular types of bar code labels at varying distances.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 5 1.1 UNPACKING When you remove the packing, please check for any physical damage. We recommend that you save all packing material , as it should be used whenever you need to ship your barco de data collector (eg. for service).
6 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 1.2 DET AILED VIEW 1.2.1 BARCODE DATA COLLECTOR DETA ILS Depending on the supplied model, the following options are applicable: 1. Reading window / Optical window For the emission of laser beam for bar code reading / optical data transmission 2.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 7 1.2.2 CRADLE DETAILS Depending on the supplied model, the following options are applicable: 1. DC input socket Input for AC power supply 2. RS 232-C socket Left connector (RS232C-1): for connection to PC through Opticon RS232 cable Right connector (RS232C-2): for optional connection to second device 3.
8 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 1.3 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS T o avoid malfunctioning and to ensure years of trouble free operation, pay attention to the following: A.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 9 D. Cleaning instructions Clean the reading window periodically with a soft dry cloth. Clean the exterior by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, white spirit or other solvents. These can discolour the case and the keys and has a negative effect on the lifetime of the keys.
10 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 2.1 FIX HAND STRAP Instructions 1. Fix the small thin cord of the strap around the pillar of the bar code data collector . (r ef. 1) 2. Insert the handle cord of the strap into the thin loop in order to fix the hand strap.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 11 2.2.2 HOW TO (RE)PLACE THE BATTE RY Unlock battery case cover: (ref. 1 and 2) • Unlatch the case cov er by lifting first into the direction of the nose and then lift up the case. Install Opticon battery: (ref. 3.) • Remov e old batter y .
12 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 2.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING WITH AC-POWERED EQUIPMENT. T URN OFF YOUR DEVICES BEFORE INSTALLATION. BECAUSE OF THE SPECIAL PIN-OUT OF THE CONNECTORS, USE THE CABLES SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 13 2.3.2 CONNECT RS232 CRA DLE Start Switch off the power of the host computer . (ref. 1.) Choose proper place Place the cradle in normal office conditions, avoid a place under strong light. (ref. 2.) Set DIP switch Set the required DIP switches for baud rate.
14 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 2.3.3 CONNECT RS232 MULTICRA DLE Start Switch off the power of the host computer . (ref. 1.) Choose proper place Place the multicradle in normal office conditions, avoid a place under strong light. (ref. 2.) Set DIP switch Set the required DIP switches for baud rate.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 15 2.3.4 CONNECT USB TO WINDOWS PC Get USB d river • Download the USB driver from the software download section on the Opticon website. (The USB driver can be found as software f or either CRD972X or OPL972X) • Place the file on your hard disk in a separate director y and unpack the contents of the file.
16 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 2.3.5 CONNECT RS485 MULTICRA DLE NETWORK THIS PART DESCRIBES THE NETWORK DETAILS. FOR CONNECTION DETAILS REFER TO PREVIOUS PAGE. T AKE NOTICE OF THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS THAT NEEDS BE MADE TO EST ABLISH A PROPER NETWORK CONNECTION AS DESCRIBED BELOW .
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 17 2.4 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Open the cover of the DIP switches on the bottom of the cradle in order to reach the DIP switches. • T urn the DIP switch ON by mo ving it upwards. • T urn the DIP switch OFF by moving it do wnwards.
18 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 2.5 BLUE TOOTH INST ALLATION In the bar code collector with Bluetooth interfac e some settings can be made in the system menu .
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 19 2.5.2 SECURITY T o provide additional security c onnections, the Bluetooth specificati on allows you to enable a special security setting, so that a PIN-code is requir ed fr om the barcode data collector in order to establish a connection.
20 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 2.6 COMMUNICATION 2.6.1 RS32 INTERFACE Check if the chosen COM port matches the COM port in the user ’s application program. Check if the baud rate of the cradle and the host computer match. 2.6.2 USB INTERFACE Check if the defined COM port in Windows matches the COM port in the user ’s application program.
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 21 3 READING BAR CODES T AKE CARE OF THE 'HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS' AND 'GET STARTED' PRECAUTIONS. Instructions Point the bar code data collector to the bar code and press the trigger key .
22 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 4 T ROU BLE SHOOTING This chapter contains information on solving problems you may encounter when using the barcode data collector and/or cradle. If problems occur , firs t carry out some general checks, before verifying the problem with the descriptions in this chapter .
OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 23 4.2 READ OPERATION MALFU NCTIONING When the barcode data collector has a problem with reading the label: ? General tips. • Change the angle of the bar code data collector relative to the bar code. • Change the distance between the bar code and the bar code data collector .
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