Specifications

1-6 Magellan
TM
8500Xt Scanner
Physical Parameters
This section provides specifications for performance, environmental and
electrical parameters. Reference the second section of this manual,
Site
Preparation and Installation, for physical measurements of all models and
some accessories.
Scanning
The scanner has a scan zone between the two windows where the scanner
projects laser light in order to scan items. Two separate projections, one
from the horizontal window and one from the vertical window, combine
to form a zone where barcode labels are read. Refer to the
Operation and
Maintenance section of this manual for more details about the topic: Scan-
ning Items.
EAS Tag Deactivation System
Scanners can be ordered from the factory to include an optional EAS
(Electronic Article Surveillance) deactivation system. Two different EAS
system types are available: Checkpoint
1
and Sensormatic
2
.
The AMB-9010 deactivation system requires connection as shown in
Figure 1-3a. Reference Chapter 3, "Deactivating Security Labels" for more
information about its use.
Contact Technical Support for information about installation of the Sen-
sormatic
®
AMB-9010 EAS controller box. Additional details about this
system can be referenced under the following topics:
Chapter 3, "Deactivating Security Labels"
Chapter 7, "EAS Features — Sensormatic"
1. Checkpoint is a registered trademark of Checkpoint Systems, Inc
2. Sensormatic is a registered trademark of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation.