User`s guide

Endcaps 15
E-EQ-MX1RG-D MX1 Reference Guide
Endcaps
Refer to the “MX1 Installation and Operator’s Guide” on the LXE Manuals
CD for the section titled “Scanner Warnings and Labels” for important laser
safety information before using the scanner.
Several scanner endcaps are available with the MX1. These consist of a High Performance, Long
Range, Advanced Long Range and 2D Decoded Raster scanner endcaps. Externally they appear
alike with similar indicators. Barcode scanner operation varies depending upon the application but
once enabled, the scanners are activated by pressing either the “Scan” button on the keypad or
pressing the trigger on the handle (if so equipped).
Each endcap type fulfills a different function. Changes may be required in application software
when installing a different type of endcap.
Scanner and Scanner / RS-232 Endcaps
Figure 1-11 Scanner Endcap Figure 1-12 Scanner / RS-232 Endcap
The range of a scanner is dependent upon many outside influences including size of the barcode,
quality of the barcode printing, material the barcode is printed on, and angle of the scanner endcap
relative to the barcode label. Any of these factors may result in having to re-scan the label from a
different distance or angle.
External differences between the types of scanner engines are reflected in the scanner labels. The
scanner labels are on the side away from the scan indicators (the three indicators are on the endcap
above the display). The scanner is labeled with CDRH Class II laser information.
The Scanner/RS-232 endcap does not support tethered scanners connected to the RS-232 port.
RS-232 Endcap
Figure 1-13 RS-232 Endcap
The RS-232 endcap, when installed, allows the computer to
directly communicate with an external device such as a
printer. An RS-232 cable must connect the endcap and the
external device before data can be transferred. A data
transfer application may also be required. The endcap is
designed for IP65 environments (with an installed radio).