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Frequently Asked Questions:
Here are some common questions
asked about Scantech Polaris:
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| Q: |
Our Polaris scanner keeps
resetting. |
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The Polaris scanner doesn’t have
enough power from your POS system or there is a bad wiring. |
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| Q: |
Is it possible to connect the
Polaris scanner trough a different interface than RS232 and KBW? |
| A: |
Yes this is possible, we also have
an IBM converter on demand. |
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| Q: |
We have connected the Polaris
scanner KBW but my keyboard doesn’t work. |
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The Polaris scanner is programmed
default to the RS232 interface.
Program code one and three on page 19 and 20 from your users
manual. |
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| Q: |
Is it possible to connect the
Polaris scanner terminal type system? |
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No, unfortunately this is not
possible except for the IBM 314 or 7 terminal. |
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| Q: |
Is it possible to connect the
Polaris scanner as a hand held scanner in combination with other
scanners from Scantech? |
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Yes
this is possible, all the Scantech scanners have an Auxiliary
port except the Hunter and the Compact.
Scantech Pollux/Castor/Galaxy ç è
Polaris Connection
The Scantech Pollux,
Castor and Galaxy AUX port offer the feature to connect a hand
held bar code scanner like the Polaris P-7010. This document
describes all technical requirements.
The Pollux, Castor and Galaxy
accept the output from the P-7010 and forward the bar code
information to host interface (Port 1 or Port 2), independent
from the host interface selected.
HARDWARE CONNECTION
Connect the Polaris scanner
to the Pollux, Castor or Galaxy AUX port with Polaris cable
P/N A231702 plus adapter cable P/N A201817.
FIXED SCANNER SETTING
The Pollux, Castor or Galaxy
requires firmware version SW: S70C1507 or higher
(refer to the scanner labeling).
The AUX port can be turned ON or OFF with the programming bar
codes shown below:
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Turning AUX port ON
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Turning AUX port OFF
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Open/Close
Programming Mode
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Polaris P-7010 settings
for attachment to
the Pollux, Castor or
Galaxy AUX port.
Follow these steps to program
the P-7010 Polaris scanner :
Switch on the scanner
Program the scanner by
scanning the following codes successively:
1. ® 2. ® 3. ...® 12. (optional
: 13A or 13B ® 14A or 14B ® 15A or 15B) ® 16.
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1. OPEN PROGRAMMING MODE
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2. SELECT RS232 INTERFACE & EXIT
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3. OPEN PROGRAMMING MODE
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4. RS232 PRESET 6
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5. 2 STOP BITS
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6. PARITY : NONE
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Polaris P-7010
settings for attachment to the Pollux, Castor or Galaxy AUX
port. Cont’d
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7. SET UPC A IDENTIFIER
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10. SET CODE 39 IDENTIFIER
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8. IDENTIFIER = E
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11. IDENTIFIER = M
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9. SAVE IDENTIFIER
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12. SAVE IDENTIFIER
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Polaris P-7010 settings for attachment to
the Pollux, Castor or Galaxy AUX port. Cont’d
Dependant on the requirements
of your system, you might need to apply one of the following
codes (13 - 15) to the POLARIS as well. On the enclosed charts
you find examples of all popular bar code symbologies for test
purposes.
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13 A. UPC E WITH LEADING ZERO
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13 B. UPC E WITH WITHOUT LEADING ZERO
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14 A. UPC E WITH CHECK DIGIT
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14 B. UPC E WITHOUT CHECK DIGIT
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15 A. UPC A TRANSMITTED AS EAN13 ;
WITH LEADING ZERO
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15 B. UPC A TRANSMITTED
WITH WITHOUT LEADING
ZERO
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16. SAVE SETTINGS AND
CLOSE PROGRAMMING
MODE
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TEST
CHART EAN/UPC CODES
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UPC A:
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UPC E:
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EAN 13:
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EAN 8:
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TEST CHART NON EAN/UPC
CODES
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39: |
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128: |
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| Interleaved
2/5: |
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| Codabar: |
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| Q: |
Do I have to change the default
settings from the Polaris scanner when I want to connect it to
an IBM system? |
| A: |
No you can use the
Polaris scanner with the default settings, because the converter
will change the data formatting.
Polaris converter RS232 to IBM
468X-469X/port 5-9
The IBM converter models 10K55 and 10K60
are designed to allow effortless connectivity of the Scantech
Polaris P-7010 scanner to the IBM 468X and 469X register
families. It emulates either an IBM fixed scanner or an IBM
handheld scanner. It connects into IBM port 5 and 9 and mates
with the DB9 cable supplied with the Scantech scanner.
Connecting the Polaris converter
Follow these steps to connect the Polaris
converter to the host system and the scanner.
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The cable has
only one parameter to configure-which IBM scanner to
emulate and hence the IBM address the cable will use.
This is accomplished by removing the top of the cable as
shown in the example. Using a coin or a large flat blade
screwdriver inserted between the DB9 connector and the
top of the case as shown in the diagram, apply a
twisting force to the coin or screwdriver to snap apart
the case and expose the dip switches. Dip switches 2, 3
and 4 are reserved and should be placed in the off
position towards the end of the case. Dip switch 1
controls the model of IBM scanner emulation. With this
switch placed towards the end of the case like switches
2, 3, and 4 the cable will emulate an IBM handheld
scanner. With the switch placed towards the DB9
connector, the cable will emulate an IBM fixed scanner.
After the switch configuration has been verified,
carefully align the case top and bottom halves and apply
force to the cable halves to close the case. |
Attach the Scantech cable (A231709) to
the converter and put the RJ jack into the scanner and switch
on the IBM register system.
Scanner configuration: The 10K55 and 10K60 are designed to
operate with a scanner that has been programmed to RS232
default. To do so scan the following barcodes in the user’s
manual. On page 19 you have to scan code 1 and on page 20 code
2. The scanner is now in RS232 default.
Setup the IBM register: First turn off the power to the IBM
register. Next re-apply power to the IBM register. The scanner
should now be ready to use.
Requirements: Polaris Cable(A201709)
converter port 5 or 9 A231504,A231502
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| Q: |
I have installed OPOS
but my Polaris scanner doesn’t work. |
| A: |
You have to program
preset one from the Scantech configuration guide. |
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| Q: |
How do I program the
Freeze Frame option? |
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Polaris Freeze Frame is kind of
triggered mode.
This is how it works:
1. Press the scanner button
The laser pattern will start blinking and
the scanner will not read codes until :
2. Move the scanner towards the barcode (zoom-in)
3. Release the scanner button
The scanner will read the bar
code.
This feature is only available from software number: SN
80E0412 or higher in combination with the scanner part
numbers PN A230102 , PN A2301021 and A2301041 or higher
or with software number S8010704 or higher.
Follow these steps to program the
scanner into FREEZE FRAME
Switch on the scanner
Program the scanner by scanning the following codes
successively:
1. ® 2. ® 3.....4
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1. OPEN PROGRAMMING MODE /
CLOSE
PROGRAMMING MODE WITH UPDATE
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2. SEARCH MODE
ON
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3. FREEZE FRAME
ON
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4. OPEN PROGRAMMING MODE /
CLOSE
PROGRAMMING MODE WITH UPDATE
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