User`s manual
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User’s Manual
Custom Sensors Model CCD8000 Scanner
Introduction
The Model CCD8000 Scanner is designed for Point of Sale or Office use. Three interfaces
are provided. The Keyboard Wedge interface connects between a PC keyboard and the
computer console. When scanned, the characters in the barcode appear as though they
were typed on the keyboard. The USB interface behaves like the keyboard wedge, except it
connects to the computer through its USB port, rather than the keyboard port. The RS-232
interface can be connected to a Com: port on a PC or any other device with an EIA/TIA RS-
232C interface.
The Scanner has a wide reading aperture and is designed to operate in contact with, or
close to, the barcode symbol being scanned. The scanner can be up to ¾ inch from the
code. When the switch is pressed, the light source illuminates the barcode. The code is
read and decoded, a beeper sounds and the indicator light flashes. The illumination is then
extinguished. This process normally takes less than a second .
The unit will read barcodes up to 3 inches long. Most common linear barcode symbologies
are supported, including EAN/UPC, Code39, Code128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Indus-
trial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, DataLogic 2 of 5, Code93, IATA, MSI/Plessey, and Code11.
Installation
The three standard interfaces, Keyboard Wedge, USB and RS-232 are accomplished
through the use of seperate cable assemblies. When a unit is ordered with one of these inter-
faces, the proper cable assembly is shipped with the unit. The cable assemblies contain a
telephone-type connector, which mates with a connector at the rear of the scanner. It is pos-
sible to change the scanner’s interface by changing the cable. Cables are available from
Custom Sensors.
The Keyboard Wedge Interface.
The model with the keyboard wedge interface connects between the keyboard and the
console of the computer. This model is available with two types of connectors; the 5-pin
DIN or the 6-pin mini-DIN. Both units connect in the same manner. Turn off power to the
computer. Unplug the keyboard cable. Plug the keyboard cable into the female connector
on the scanner cable. Plug the male connector on the scanner cable into the computer
keyboard connection. The scanner derives its power from the computer, so no external
power supply is necessary. Turn on the Computer. The scanner should emit an audible
tone.
To test the installation, start an application on the computer, such as a word processor,
that displays characters typed on the keyboard. Review the section on Using CCD Scan-
ners, later in this manual, if necessary. Scan the barcode below. The scanner should emit