Datalogic MAGELLAN 8400 Specifications Page 1

MagellanTM 8300/8400Product Reference GuideDatalogic Scanning, Inc.

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4-12 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 4-6. Problem Isolation: ScaleSCALE STARTView the Remote Display and/or the Yellow scale status LED for the scale error

FlowchartsProduct Reference Guide 4-13Figure 4-7. Problem Isolation: Remote DisplayCall Tech SupportDONEDONEREMOTE DISPLAYSTARTYESYESYESYESNONONONOIs

4-14 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 4-8. Problem Isolation: EAS SystemDONEDONENO EAS DEACTIVATIONSTARTVerify programmable parameters using the information

Product Reference Guide 5-1Chapter 5CalibrationA number of situations require the scale to be calibrated. They are:• at initial installation of the sc

5-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Description of Calibration SequenceThe Calibration Sequence sets the scale to an accurate reference point for weighing. This p

Motion TestProduct Reference Guide 5-3• Lead/Wire or Paper Seal (as required by law).Motion TestThis test verifies that the scale will not ‘zero’ when

5-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Preparing the Scanner/Scale for Calibration1. Assure that the scanner/scale is stable, secure and properly installed. (Refer t

Calibrating the Scale (Pounds & Kilograms)Product Reference Guide 5-5Figure 5-1. Calibration Switch Access4. Press and release the Calibration Swi

5-6 MagellanTM 8300/84008. The Yellow LED will extinguish for approximately 10 seconds and the Remote Display will alternately display and until th

Calibration Verification (U.S. Pounds)Product Reference Guide 5-7Calibration Verification (U.S. Pounds)Once you have completed the calibration sequenc

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5-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Shift TestThe Shift Test checks to ensure that items placed anywhere on the weigh-ing surface of the scanner/scale are weighed

Calibration Verification (U.S. Pounds)Product Reference Guide 5-9Increasing- Load Test (Phase 2)After completing the Shift Test, you must complete the

5-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400Decreasing-Load TestThis test ensures that the scanner/scale responds properly when a heavy object is followed by a significa

Calibration Verification (Kilograms)Product Reference Guide 5-11Calibration Verification (Kilograms)Once you have completed the calibration sequence,

5-12 MagellanTM 8300/84008. Place an additional 200 grams on the center of the weighing surface and check that the display reads 1.000 kg. 9. Increase

Calibration Verification (Kilograms)Product Reference Guide 5-13Figure 5-3. European Shift Test (Metric)Increasing- Load Test (Phase 2)After completin

5-14 MagellanTM 8300/84005. You have completed phase two of the increasing load test.Blanking TestThis test ensures that the scanner/scale will indica

Calibration Verification (Kilograms)Product Reference Guide 5-15Decreasing-Load TestThis test ensures that the scanner/scale responds properly when a

5-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400NOTES

Product Reference Guide 6-1Chapter 6ProgrammingIntroduction to Label ProgrammingThe programming bar code labels contained in this manual will allow yo

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6-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Integrating the Scanner With Your Host SystemYour scanner MUST be equipped with the correct hardware (interface board, cable,

Integrating the Scanner With Your Host Sys-Product Reference Guide 6-3• Interface Related Features — are the mandatory settings necessary to allow com

6-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Programming OverviewThe scanner’s programmable feature settings can be modified to accom-modate your system’s unique requireme

Programming OverviewProduct Reference Guide 6-5What Is Programming Mode?Programming Mode is a state in which the scanner must be placed in order to ac

6-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Programming SessionA typical programming session is conducted as follows:1. Scan the SWITCH bar code to place the scanner in P

Programming OverviewProduct Reference Guide 6-73. Scan the SWITCH bar code to save any new settings and exit Pro-gramming Mode. The scanner will sound

6-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Programming SequenceTo modify a scanner feature (item), the programming bar codes contained in this manual must be scanned in

Programming OverviewProduct Reference Guide 6-9Table 6-1. Programming Sequence11CAB23123456SETSWITCHENABLENEW FEATUREENABLE NEWFEATUREUSING THEFOLLOWI

6-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400LED and Beeper IndicatorsThe scanner provides a set of indicators that verify/announce the various scanner functions. If You

If You Make a Mistake...Product Reference Guide 6-11Test ModeUse this feature to place the scanner into a testing, or “demo” mode. This special mode d

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6-12 MagellanTM 8300/8400General Scanner FeaturesScanner Button OptionsAllows configuration of the scanner (volume) button to different modes of opera

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-13Scanner Button Options — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing pa

6-14 MagellanTM 8300/8400Double Read TimeoutThe Double Read Timeout feature sets a time limit that determines how much time must pass before reading t

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-15Double Read Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page

6-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400Laser TimeoutThe laser timeout feature sets the time for switching the visible laser diodes (VLDs) off if the scanner is idle

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-17Laser Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ens

6-18 MagellanTM 8300/8400Motor TimeoutThe Motor Timeout feature sets the time for automatically switching the motor off when the scanner is not in use

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-19Motor Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ens

6-20 MagellanTM 8300/8400Motor Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-21Label Gone TimeoutSpecifies the amount of time that data segments are stored by the software befor

xii MagellanTM 8300/8400ing to Datalogic's standard assistance practices. Datalogic does not warrant that the product will meet End User's r

6-22 MagellanTM 8300/8400Label Gone Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner r

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-23Label Gone Timeout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page t

6-24 MagellanTM 8300/8400Auxiliary Port ModeSelects the usage for the scanner’s optional auxilliary port. The choices listed below are mutually exclus

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-25Auxiliary Port Mode — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page

6-26 MagellanTM 8300/8400Auxiliary Port Baud RateSpecifies the baud rate of the auxillary port when operating in PIR/CT mode.To s p e cify t h e Auxi

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-27Auxiliary Port Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing

6-28 MagellanTM 8300/8400Auxiliary Port Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-29Auxiliary Port Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing

6-30 MagellanTM 8300/8400Laser Failure ModeThis configuration item selects whether the scanner should continue oper-ating if only one laser is functio

General Scanner FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-31Productivity Index Reporting (PIR)/Cashier Training (CT)When PIR/CT is enabled, label quality data

Product Reference Guide 1-1Chapter 1IntroductionThis Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive instructions onscanner or scanner/scale installati

6-32 MagellanTM 8300/8400Indication FeaturesGreen LED Idle StateThis feature specifies the state of the green scanner LED when the scanner is idle and

Indication FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-33Power-up Beep ControlSpecifies the type of audible indication that is made when entering scan-ner-activ

6-34 MagellanTM 8300/8400Good Read Beep ControlThis feature enables/disables scanner beep upon successfully decoding of a label.To set this feature:1.

Indication FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-35Good Read Beep FrequencyAdjusts the scanner’s good read beep to sound at low, medium, or high fre-quenc

6-36 MagellanTM 8300/8400Good Read Beep Frequency — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Indication FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-37Good Read Beep LengthSpecifies the duration of a good read beep.To set the good read beep length:1. Sca

6-38 MagellanTM 8300/8400Good Read Beep VolumeSelects the beeper volume upon a good read beep. There are five selectable volumes, with each volume inc

Indication FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-39Good Read Beep Volume — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-40 MagellanTM 8300/8400Good Read Beep Volume — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanne

Indication FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-41Good Read When to IndicateThis feature specifies when the scanner will provide indication (beep and/or

1-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Chapter 6, Programming, highlights the function(s) of each programma-ble feature and provides a dedicated set of bar codes for

6-42 MagellanTM 8300/8400Good Read When to Indicate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the s

Scale FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-43Scale FeaturesScale EnableUse this feature to enable or disable scale operation.To set this feature:1. Scan

6-44 MagellanTM 8300/8400Scale Enforced Zero ReturnThis feature enables/disables the enforced zero return of the scale. Three settings are available f

Scale FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-45Scale Enforced Zero Return — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-46 MagellanTM 8300/8400Scale Enforced Zero Return — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the s

Scale FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-47Scale Interface TypeUse this feature to select the scale interface type. Choices are:• No Scale Interface• R

6-48 MagellanTM 8300/8400Scale Interface Type — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Scale FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-49Scale Calibration NotificationWhen enabled, this feature allows the host to be notified of a calibration eve

6-50 MagellanTM 8300/8400Scale Intercharacter DelaySets the delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next, in 10 millisecond in

Scale FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-51Remote Display — Enable/DisableThe scanner-scale can be configured to operate with or without a Remote Displ

Manual OverviewProduct Reference Guide 1-3Manual Conventions‘NOTE’ blocks contain information that is helpful and rec-ommended. They provide informati

6-52 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAS FeaturesEAS Active StateSpecifies the active state polarity of EAS (Electronic Article Survellance); the inactive state i

EAS FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-53EAS TimeoutSpecifies the amount of time that an EAS (Electronic Article Survellance) signal is held in its act

6-54 MagellanTM 8300/8400Interface Related FeaturesInterface TypeSpecifies the current scanner interface. Selections are:INTERFACE (I/F) TYPEI/F I.D.

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-55Interface Type — continuedTo select the desired interface:1. Disconnect current interface cable(

6-56 MagellanTM 8300/8400Interface Type — continued4. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the SWITCH bar code.5. Connect new interface cable

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-57RS-232 Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-58 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-59RS-232 Single Cable Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the fa

6-60 MagellanTM 8300/8400OEM USB Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner read

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-61IBM Port 17 Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing pag

1-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Technical SupportDatalogic Website SupportThe Datalogic website (www.scanning.datalogic.com) is the completesource for technic

6-62 MagellanTM 8300/8400IBM Port 5B Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-63IBM Port 9B Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing pag

6-64 MagellanTM 8300/8400USB Keyboard Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-65Keyboard Wedge A Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facin

6-66 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Wedge B Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-67Keyboard Wedge C Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facin

6-68 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Wedge D Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-69Keyboard Wedge E Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facin

6-70 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Wedge F Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-71Keyboard Wedge G Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facin

Scanner and Scanner/Scale NomenclatureProduct Reference Guide 1-5Scanner and Scanner/Scale NomenclatureControls, indicators and other nomenclature are

6-72 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Wedge H Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-73Keyboard Wedge I Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facin

6-74 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Wedge J Interface SelectionRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-75Maximum Host-Transmitted Message LengthSpecifies the maximum number of data characters allowed i

6-76 MagellanTM 8300/8400Number of Host Transmission BuffersSpecifies the number of host transmission(s) that may be buffered. By buffering data from

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-77AIM IDAIM label identifiers (as opposed to custom characters you select yourself as with label i

6-78 MagellanTM 8300/8400AIM ID — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads only th

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-79Label ID ControlA Label ID is used to identify a barcode (symbology) type. See Appendix D, Defau

6-80 MagellanTM 8300/8400Label ID Control — continued•Scan 4’• Scan ‘0’• Scan ‘0’• Scan ‘0’• Scan ‘0’• Scan the Switch labelFigure 6-2. Label ID Posit

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-81Label ID Control — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page t

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1-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400ConnectionsTwo connector panels are located on either side of the scanner as shown inFigure 1-2. The appearance of these panel

6-82 MagellanTM 8300/8400Global PrefixThis feature specifies the prefix that is added to beginning of label trans-mission.To specify the Global Prefix

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-83Global Prefix — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to e

6-84 MagellanTM 8300/8400Global SuffixThis feature specifies the suffix that is added to end of a label transmis-sion. Three standard options are avai

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-85Global Suffix — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to e

6-86 MagellanTM 8300/8400Case ConversionChanges the case of all alphabetic characters to upper or lower case.Choices are:• No case conversion• Upper c

Interface Related FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-87Case Conversion — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-88 MagellanTM 8300/8400IBM FeaturesIBM Interface OptionsIBM interfaces offer specific control over interaction with certain devices. Options for thi

IBM FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-89IBM Number of Host ResetsSpecifies how many consecutive resets are processed before the scanner starts a five-

6-90 MagellanTM 8300/8400IBM Scale AddressSpecifies IBM scale address for IBM Port 17. The following three addresses are available:•6A•6B•6E To set th

IBM FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-91IBM Scale Address — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

Physical ParametersProduct Reference Guide 1-7Physical ParametersThis chapter provides specifications for performance, environmental andelectrical par

6-92 MagellanTM 8300/8400IBM Transmit Labels in Code 39 FormatThis feature enables/disables scanner's ability to set a symbology identifier for a

IBM FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-93IBM Label Slicing ControlEnables/disables the slicing of IBM-46XX host transmission data into multiple pieces

6-94 MagellanTM 8300/8400IBM Maximum Label Slice LengthSpecifies the maximum allowable length of host transmit data in each sliced frame.1. Scan the S

IBM FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-95OEM USB Scanner Device TypeThe OEM USB protocol allows for the scanner to be identified as one of two differen

6-96 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 FeaturesRS-232 Baud RateThis feature selects the baud rate required for sending and receiving data.To specify the RS-2

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-97RS-232 Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure th

6-98 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner rea

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-99RS-232 Baud Rate — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure th

6-100 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Number of Data BitsSpecifies number of data bits required for sending and receiving data.To set this feature:1. Scan

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-101RS-232 Number of Stop BitsSpecifies number of stop bits required for sending and receiving data.To set thi

1-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400WeighingSpecifications for scale capacity, settling time, minimum and maximumstatic weight, zeroing, and warm-up time are give

6-102 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 ParitySpecifies parity required for sending and receiving data.Options for this setting are:•RS-232 PARITY = NONE• RS

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-103RS-232 Parity — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

6-104 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Hardware ControlEnables/disables use of the RS-232 CTS signal for flow control and/or scan control.Options are:• Disa

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-105RS-232 Hardware Control — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to e

6-106 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Hardware Control — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the sca

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-107RS-232 Intercharacter DelaySpecifies delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next

6-108 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Software Flow ControlEnables/disables RS-232 Flow Control using XON/ XOFF characters. .To set this feature:1. Scan th

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-109RS-232 Host EchoWhen enabled, this feature passes all data through the scanner to the host as it comes in.

6-110 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Host Echo Quiet IntervalThis setting specifies the time interval of RS-232 channel inactivity which must transpire be

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-111RS-232 Ignore Host CommandsWhen set to ignore host commands, the scanner will ignore all host com-mands ex

Physical ParametersProduct Reference Guide 1-9Warm-Up TimeThere are two pertinent warm-up times that apply to the scanner or scan-ner/scale:Thermal Eq

6-112 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 TTLSpecifies whether RS-232 interface provides TTL levels on the output pins TxD and RTS.Choices are:• Normal RS-232

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-113RS-232 TTL InvertEnables/disables inversion of TTL.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH bar code.2. Scan

6-114 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 ICL DC1 Character Delay EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to delay a DC1 response for 40 milliseconds

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-115RS-232 Team POS ICL ScaleEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to enter TEAM POS ICL Scale mode.To s

6-116 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Beep on ASCII BELEnables/disables ability of scanner to beep (sound a good read tone) on receiving an ASCII BEL (07 h

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-117RS-232 Beep After WeighEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to beep after weight data is transmitte

6-118 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Beep on Not on FileSelect for the host to beep (or not) when a not-on-file condition is detected by the host. This fe

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-119RS-232 ACK NAK EnableThis enables/disables the ability of the scanner to support the RS-232 ACK/NAK protoc

6-120 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 ACK NAK Enable — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-121RS-232 ACK CharacterThis feature specifies which ASCII character will be used as an ACK char-acter.To spec

1-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 1-3. Environmental SpecificationsElectrical SpecificationsBefore installation, always verify that the site’s electrica

6-122 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 NAK CharacterThis feature specifies which ASCII character will be used as a NAK char-acter.To specify the RS-232 NAK

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-123RS-232 Retry on ACK NAK TimeoutThis option specifies the action scanner performs on expiration of the RS-2

6-124 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 ACK NAK Timeout ValueThis item specifies the time the scanner will wait for an ACK character from the host following

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-125RS-232 ACK NAK Retry CountThis feature sets the number of times for the scanner to retry a label trans-mis

6-126 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 ACK NAK Error HandlingThis item specifies the method the scanner will use to handle errors detected while waiting to

RS-232 FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-127RS-232 ACK NAK Error Handling — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing pag

6-128 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Indicate Transmission FailureEnables/disables an audible error indication upon a transmission failure.RS-232 INDICATE

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-129Single Cable RS-232 OptionsThe RS-232 Single Cable interface shares some configuration options

6-130 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable RS-232 Scanner Only ProtocolThis sets the type of interface protocol that will be used in Single Cable RS-232.O

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-131Single Cable RS-232 Stale Weight TimeoutSpecifies the amount of time (in 10 msec increments) t

Electrical SpecificationsProduct Reference Guide 1-11Power SupplyPower Off the Terminal (P.O.T)Certain units can receive power directly from the termi

6-132 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable RS-232 Stale Weight Timeout — contin-uedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to e

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-133Single Cable RS-232 Scale — Transmit Weight DigitsSpecifies whether the scale transmits weight

6-134 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable Manufacturer ExtensionsEnables/Disables manufacturer1 extensions to the Single Cable RS-232 interface. These ex

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-135Single Cable Pacesetter Plus EnableEnables/disables the scanner’s ability to send Pacesetter P

6-136 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS SelectionSpecifies how RTS and CTS are used to control the data flow. RTS is con-trolled by the

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-137Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS Selection — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on thi

6-138 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable RS-232 RTS CTS Selection — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensur

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-139Single Cable RS-232 Use BCCEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use BCC.To set this

6-140 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable RS-232 Use ACK/NAKEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use ACK/NAK.To set this feature:1. Scan the SW

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-141Single Cable RS-232 Use STXEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to use STX.To set this

1-12 MagellanTM 8300/8400Laser and Product SafetyLaser safety requirements are based on IEC Standard Publication 60825-1(2007) and CDRH 21CFR, Chapter

6-142 MagellanTM 8300/8400Set Single Cable RS-232 STX CharacterThis feature selects the STX character.To specify the STX Character:1. Scan the SWITCH

Single Cable RS-232 OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-143Set Single Cable RS-232 ETX CharacterAllows selection of the ETX character.To specify the ETX

6-144 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesFeatures listed in this section apply to both the Keyboard Wedge and USB Keyboard interf

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-145Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar code

6-146 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-147Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar code

6-148 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-149Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar code

6-150 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-151Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar code

Laser and Product SafetyProduct Reference Guide 1-13Safety precautions to be taken:Canadian NoticeThis equipment does not exceed the Class B limits fo

6-152 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-153Keyboard Interface — Keyboard Layout — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar code

6-154 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface Caps Lock StateSpecifies the format in which the scanner sends character data..Choices are:• CAPS LOCK OF

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-155Keyboard Interface Caps Lock State — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes

6-156 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface — Keyboard SimulationEnables/disables ability of scanner to perform host communications nor-mally perform

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-157Keyboard Interface — Control CharactersSpecifies how the scanner transmits ASCII cont

6-158 MagellanTM 8300/8400Keyboard Interface — Control Characters — contin-uedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to en

Keyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard FeaturesProduct Reference Guide 6-159Keyboard Interface — Intercharacter DelaySets the delay between the end of one charac

6-160 MagellanTM 8300/8400Symbology ProgrammingCoupon ControlUsed to control the method of processing coupon labels.Options are:• Disable coupon decod

Symbology ProgrammingProduct Reference Guide 6-161Coupon Control — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensu

1-14 MagellanTM 8300/8400LabelingRegulatory, reference and safety labeling is shown in Figure 1-4.Figure 1-4. LabelingIEC LaserWarningProductFamilyLab

6-162 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-A EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode UPC-A labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH bar co

UPC-A EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-163UPC-A Number System Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-A number system character. T

6-164 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-A Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-A check character.To set this feature:1. Scan the S

UPC-A EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-165Expand UPC-A to EAN-13Enables/disables expansion of UPC-A labels to EAN/JAN-13.To set this feature:1. Scan th

6-166 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-A Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

UPC-A EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-167UPC-A 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added t

6-168 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-A 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to bar code data

UPC-A EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-169UPC-A 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-A 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to bar co

6-170 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-A Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a UPC-A label must be decoded before it is accepted as

UPC-A EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-171UPC-A Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure t

Agency CompliancesProduct Reference Guide 1-15Agency CompliancesThe scanner and scanner/scale meets or exceeds the requirements for itsdevice type as

6-172 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode UPC-E labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH bar co

UPC-E EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-173UPC-E Number System Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-E number system character.To

6-174 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of a UPC-E check character.To set this feature:1. Scan the S

UPC-E EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-175Expand UPC-E to UPC-AEnables/disables expansion of UPC-E labels to UPC-A.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWIT

6-176 MagellanTM 8300/8400Expand UPC-E to EAN-13Enables/disables expansion of UPC-E labels to EAN/JAN-13.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH bar co

UPC-E EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-177UPC-E Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature:1. Sca

6-178 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to bar code data

UPC-E EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-179UPC-E 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added t

6-180 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a UPC-E 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to bar code data.To set

UPC-E EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-181UPC-E Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a UPC-E label must be decoded before it

Product Reference Guide iTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction ...

1-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400Contact Datalogic®Product Marketing at (541) 683-5700, or your Data-logic representative for a complete listing of approvals

6-182 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

EAN-13 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-183EAN-13 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN/JAN-13 labels.To set this feature:1.

6-184 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-13 First Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of EAN/JAN-13 first character.To set this feature:1. Scan t

EAN-13 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-185EAN-13 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an EAN/JAN-13 check character.To set thi

6-186 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-13 ISBN Conversion EnableEnables/disables conversion of EAN/JAN-13 labels starting with 978 to Bookland ISBN labels.To s

EAN-13 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-187EAN 13 Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN 13 label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature:To

6-188 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-13 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-13 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to bar code d

EAN-13 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-189EAN-13 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-13 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be add

6-190 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-13 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-13 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to bar code data.To s

EAN-13 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-191EAN-13 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an EAN-13 label must be decoded before

Bar Codes SupportedProduct Reference Guide 1-17Bar Codes SupportedThe scanner can read/decode the following bar code types (symbologies):Retail Codes•

6-192 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-13 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanne

EAN-13 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-193Bookland Label IDThis feature specifies a Bookland label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature

6-194 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN/JAN-8 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-195EAN-8 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an EAN/JAN-8 check character.To set this f

6-196 MagellanTM 8300/8400Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13Enables/disables expansion of EAN/JAN-8 labels to EAN/JAN-13.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-197EAN-8/JAN-8 Guard InsertionEnables/Disables the ability of the scanner to insert a guard pattern into an othe

6-198 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8/JAN-8 Guard SubstitutionEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to substitute a guard pattern for even-parity 6 wh

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-199EAN-8/JAN-8 Both Guards SubstitutionEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to find an EAN/JAN8 guard pat

6-200 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Stitch Exact Label HalvesWhen enabled, this allows the scanner the ability to stitch exact EAN-8 label haves with no o

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-201EAN-8 Stitch Unlike Label HalvesWhen enabled, this allows the scanner the ability to stitch two EAN-8 label h

1-18 MagellanTM 8300/8400Dual Bar Codes for Japan (2 label read)NOTEThe following qualifications apply to Dual Bar Codes for Japan:• Two label combine

6-202 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN 8 Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN 8 label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature:To set this feature:

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-203EAN-8 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-8 2-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added

6-204 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-8 5-Digit Supplemental label ID to be added to bar code dat

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-205EAN-8 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-8 128 Supplemental label ID to be added to bar c

6-206 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Decoding LevelsDecoding levels allow the decoder to be set to perform at one of four selectable levels:• Very Conserva

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-207EAN-8 Decoding Levels — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure

6-208 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Decoding Levels — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-209EAN-8 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an EAN-8 label must be decoded before it

6-210 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-211EAN-8 Minimum Segment LengthSpecifies the minimum number of characters necessary in an EAN-8/JAN-8 label segm

Product Reference Guide 2-1Chapter 2Site Preparation andInstallationThis chapter provides a reference for preparing most checkstands to receive the sc

6-212 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-213EAN-8 Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-214 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

EAN-8 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-215EAN-8 Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-216 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-217Other UPC/EAN OptionsThe following pages contain other selectable features for UPC/EAN sym-bologies:

6-218 MagellanTM 8300/8400Price Weight CheckEnables/disables calculation and verification of price/weight check digits. Applies to all UPC-A and EAN/J

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-219Price Weight Check — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to

6-220 MagellanTM 8300/8400Price Weight Check — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-221In-Store Label Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an In-Store1 label mus

2-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400ModelsScanner and scanner/scale models (reference Figure 2-1) are available in different lengths, allowing them to fit with li

6-222 MagellanTM 8300/8400In-Store Label Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that th

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-223Enable EAN Two LabelEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN two-label pairs.To set

6-224 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN Two Label Combined TransmissionEnables/disables the transmitting of an EAN two label pair as one label.To set this featu

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-225UPC/EAN Guard InsertionEnables/Disables the ability of the scanner to insert either a missing lead-i

6-226 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC/EAN Stitch Exact Label HalvesWhen enabled, this allows the scanner the ability to stitch exact UPC-A / EAN-13 label have

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-227UPC/EAN Stitch Unlike Label HalvesWhen enabled, this allows the scanner the ability to stitch two UP

6-228 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC/EAN Character ReconstructionEnables/Disables character reconstruction on UPC/EAN labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-229EAN Two Label Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an EAN Two Label bar co

6-230 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN Two Label Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-231UPC/EAN CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for UPC/EAN.To set this featu

Pre-Installation ConsiderationsProduct Reference Guide 2-3Figure 2-3. Produce Bar and Produce RailPre-Installation ConsiderationsIt should be noted th

6-232 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC/EAN Minimum Segment LengthSpecifies the minimum number of characters necessary in a UPC/EAN/JAN label segment in order f

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-233UPC/EAN Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the fac

6-234 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC/EAN Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-235UPC/EAN Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the fac

6-236 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC/EAN Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-237UPC/EAN Minimum Segment Length — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the fac

6-238 MagellanTM 8300/8400AddonsAdd-ons (or supplemental characters) are commonly added to the end of UPC/EAN bar codes. The scanner will read the add

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-239Addons — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

6-240 MagellanTM 8300/8400Addons — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads only t

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-241Addons — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

2-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Checkstand Design1. Select a design which allows load-sharing by several muscle groups (for example designs which allow the ca

6-242 MagellanTM 8300/8400Addon TimerWhen addons have been selected as optional, this feature sets the duration of time that the scanner can unsuccess

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-2432-Digit Add-ons Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of times a 2-digit addon must be read befo

6-244 MagellanTM 8300/84002-Digit Add-ons Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that t

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-2455-Digit Add-ons Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of times a 5-digit addon must be read befo

6-246 MagellanTM 8300/84005-Digit Add-ons Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that t

Other UPC/EAN OptionsProduct Reference Guide 6-247Code 128 Add-ons Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of times a Code 128 addon must be read be

6-248 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 128 Add-ons Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

GTIN EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-249GTIN EnableEnables/Disables the ability to convert UPCE, UPCA, EAN8, and EAN13 labels into the GTIN 14-charact

6-250 MagellanTM 8300/8400GTIN Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to bar code data when GTIN conversion is enabled.To set this

GTIN EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-251GTIN 2-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to bar code data when GTI

Scanner InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-5Scanner Installation1. Mount the horizontal surface of the scanner flush with the counter-top to encour

6-252 MagellanTM 8300/8400GTIN 5-Digit Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to bar code data when GTIN conversion i

GTIN EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-253GTIN Code 128 Supplemental Label IDThis feature specifies a GTIN label ID to be added to bar code data when GT

6-254 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Omnidirectional EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode DataBar Omnidirec-tional labels.To set t

DataBar Omnidirectional EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-255DataBar Omnidirectional/EAN-128 EmulationEnables/disables the ability of DataBar Omnidirect

6-256 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Omnidirectional Label IDThis feature specifies an DataBar Omnidirectional label ID to be added to bar code data.To s

DataBar Omnidirectional EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-257DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an D

6-258 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads — contin-uedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensu

DataBar Expanded EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-259DataBar Expanded EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode DataBar Expanded labe

6-260 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Expanded EAN-128 EmulationEnables/disables EAN-128 emulation for DataBar Expanded.To set this feature:1. Scan the SW

DataBar Expanded EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-261DataBar Expanded Label IDThis feature specifies an DataBar Expanded label ID to be added to bar co

2-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400• Develop a smooth fluid motion during scanning, sharing work equally between hands.• Use the entire hand for grasping and lif

6-262 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Expanded Length ControlThis feature specifies either variable-length or fixed-length decoding for DataBar Expanded.T

DataBar Expanded EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-263DataBar Expanded Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the f

6-264 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Expanded Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed length if in f

DataBar Expanded EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-265DataBar Expanded Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an DataBar Expande

6-266 MagellanTM 8300/8400DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-267Code 39 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Code 39 labels.To set this feature:1. S

6-268 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Start Stop Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of Code 39 start and stop characters.To set this feat

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-269Code 39 Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Code 39 che

6-270 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of optional Code 39 check character.To set this feature:1.

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-271Code 39 Full ASCIIEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to translate to Code 39 full ASCII labels.To

Site Preparation OverviewProduct Reference Guide 2-7Recommended Power Installation — Since the typical grocery envi-ronment includes conveyor belts an

6-272 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 39 label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITC

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-273Code 39 Require Quiet ZonesWhen enabled, this feature requires that quiet zones (margins) be present for Co

6-274 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for Code 39.To set

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-275Code 39 Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the first fixed length

6-276 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed length if in fixed leng

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-277Code 39 CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for Code 39.To set this feature:1. S

6-278 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Code 39 labels. When parts of a Code 39 bar code are presented to the scanne

Code 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-279Code 39 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 39 label must be decoded befo

6-280 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

Pharmacode 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-281Pharmacode 39 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Italian Pharmacode 39 label

ii MagellanTM 8300/8400Operational Verification ...2-23Diagnost

2-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400unavoidable, an alternate method of platter removal using two coins may be employed, however a minimum vertical clearance of 1

6-282 MagellanTM 8300/8400Pharmacode 39 Start Stop Character TransmissionEnables/ disables transmission of start and stop characters for Pharmacode 39

Pharmacode 39 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-283Pharmacode 39 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of Pharmacode 39 check charac

6-284 MagellanTM 8300/8400Pharmacode 39 Label IDThis feature specifies a Pharmacode 39 label ID to be added to bar code data.To set this feature:1. Sc

Code 128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-285Code 128 EnableEnables/disables1 the ability of the scanner to decode Code 128 labels.To set this feature:

6-286 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 128 Transmit Function CharactersEnables/disables transmission of Code 128 function characters 1, 2, 3, and 4.To set thi

Code 128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-287Convert Code 128 to Code 39Enables/disables conversion of Code 128 labels to Code 39.To set this feature:1

6-288 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 128 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 128 label ID to be added to bar code data..To set this feature:1. Scan the SW

Code 128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-289Code 128 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set

6-290 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 128 Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the first fixed length if in fixed leng

Code 128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-291Code 128 Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed leng

Ventilation and SpacingProduct Reference Guide 2-9• A source of air that provides adequate cooling by convective air flow.If motors, conveyor belts, o

6-292 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 128 CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for Code 128.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH

Code 128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-293Code 128 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Code 128 labels. When parts of a Code 128 bar code are pr

6-294 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 128 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 128 label must be decoded before it is accept

Code 128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-295Code 128 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to en

6-296 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-128 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode EAN-128 labels. When disabled, EAN128 labels are transmi

EAN-128 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-297EAN-128 Label IDThis feature specifies an EAN-128 label ID to be added to bar code data..To set this featur

6-298 MagellanTM 8300/8400Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Interleaved 2 of 5 labels.To set t

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-299I 2 of 5 Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of

6-300 MagellanTM 8300/8400I 2 of 5 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an optional Interleaved 2 of 5 check char-acter.To set

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-301I 2 of 5 Label IDThis feature specifies an I 2 of 5 label ID to be added to bar code

2-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400Service AccessThe scanner and scanner/scale have been engineered to allow performance of all routine service and maintenance

6-302 MagellanTM 8300/8400I 2 of 5 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for I 2 of 5.To s

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-303I 2 of 5 Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or

6-304 MagellanTM 8300/8400I 2 of 5 Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed length if in fixed len

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-305I 2 of 5 CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for I 2 of 5.

6-306 MagellanTM 8300/8400I 2 of 5 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for I 2 of 5 labels. When parts of an I 2 of 5 bar code are presented to the sc

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-307I 2 of 5 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an I 2 of 5 l

6-308 MagellanTM 8300/8400I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scan

Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-309Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to deco

6-310 MagellanTM 8300/8400Standard 2 of 5 Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Standard 2 of 5 chec

Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-311Standard 2 of 5 Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an option

Power InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-11Power InstallationReference the wiring diagram in Figure 2-6 for the recommended fusing arrangement.Grou

6-312 MagellanTM 8300/8400Standard 2 of 5 Label IDThis feature specifies a Standard 2 of 5 label ID to be added to bar code data..To set this feature:

Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-313Standard 2 of 5 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-

6-314 MagellanTM 8300/8400Standard 2 of 5 Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the first fixed length if in fix

Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-315Standard 2 of 5 Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mod

6-316 MagellanTM 8300/8400Standard 2 of 5 CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for Standard 2 of 5.To set this feature:1. Sc

Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-317Standard 2 of 5 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Standard 2 of 5 labels. When p

6-318 MagellanTM 8300/8400Standard 2 of 5 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Standard 2 of 5 label must be decoded befor

Standard 2 of 5 (Std 2 of 5) EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-319Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on thi

6-320 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Codabar labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-321Codabar Start Stop Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of Codabar start and stop characters

2-12 MagellanTM 8300/8400Checkstand PreparationReference Figure 2-7. When performing a first time installation into a new checkstand, verify before cu

6-322 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar Start Stop Character SetThis feature selects the format of transmitted Codabar start/stop charac-ters.Options are:•A

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-323Codabar Start Stop Character Set — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing p

6-324 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar Start Stop Character MatchEnables/disables the requirement that start and stop characters match.To set this feature:

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-325Codabar Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Codabar che

6-326 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of an optional Codabar check character.To set this feature

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-327Codabar Label IDThis feature specifies a Codabar label ID to e added to bar code data.To set this feature:1

6-328 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar Require Quiet ZonesWhen enabled, this feature requires that quiet zones (margins) be present for Codabar labels. Whe

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-329Codabar Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set f

6-330 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the first fixed length if in fixed lengt

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-331Codabar Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed length

Counter CutoutProduct Reference Guide 2-13Liquid Spills and Moisture Select a checkstand design which allows fluids to flow through, and directs liqui

6-332 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for Codabar.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-333Codabar StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Codabar labels. When parts of a Codabar bar code are presen

6-334 MagellanTM 8300/8400Codabar Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Codabar label must be decoded before it is accepted

Codabar EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-335Codabar Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensu

6-336 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93 EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Code 93 labels.To set this feature:1. Scan the SWITCH ba

Code 93 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-337Code 93 Label IDThis feature specifies a Code 93 label ID to be added to bar code data..To set this feature

6-338 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93 Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for Code 93.To set

Code 93 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-339Code 93 Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the first fixed length

6-340 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93 Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed length if in fixed leng

Code 93 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-341Code 93 CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for Code 93.To set this feature:1. S

2-14 MagellanTM 8300/84003. Install the AC/DC Power Supply, the Remote Scale Display cable (if Remote Display is used) and the interface cable(s) obse

6-342 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93 StitchingEnables/disables stitching for Code 93 labels. When parts of a Code 93 bar code are presented to the scanne

Code 93 EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-343Code 93 Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 93 label must be decoded befo

6-344 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93 Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scann

MSI/Plessey EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-345MSI/Plessey EnableEnables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode MSI/Plessey labels.To set this

6-346 MagellanTM 8300/8400MSI/Plessey Check Character CalculationEnables/disables calculation and verification of optional MSI/Plessey check character

MSI/Plessey EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-347MSI/Plessey Number of Check CharactersSpecifies number of MSI/Plessey check characters to be calculated

6-348 MagellanTM 8300/8400MSI/Plessey Check Character TransmissionEnables/disables transmission of optional MSI/Plessey check characters.To set this f

MSI/Plessey EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-349MSI/Plessey Label IDThis feature specifies an MSI/Plessey label ID to be added to bar code data.To set

6-350 MagellanTM 8300/8400MSI/Plessey Length ControlThis feature specifies whether variable-length or fixed-length decoding will be set for MSI/Plesse

MSI/Plessey EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-351MSI/Plessey Length 1Length 1 is the minimum label length if in variable length mode, or the first fixed

Counter CutoutProduct Reference Guide 2-15Figure 2-8. Typical Checkstand Design & Cutout LocationOptionalItem DiverterConveyorDeadplateScannerBagg

6-352 MagellanTM 8300/8400MSI/Plessey Length 2Length 2 is the maximum label length if in variable length mode, or the second fixed length if in fixed

MSI/Plessey EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-353MSI/Plessey CorrelationThis feature enables/disables character correlation for MSI/Plessey.To set this

6-354 MagellanTM 8300/8400MSI/Plessey StitchingEnables/disables stitching for MSI/Plessey labels. When parts of an MSI/Plessey bar code are presented

MSI/Plessey EnableProduct Reference Guide 6-355MSI/Plessey Minimum ReadsSpecifies the minimum number of consecutive times an MSI/Plessey label must be

6-356 MagellanTM 8300/8400MSI/Plessey Minimum Reads — continuedRemember to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the s

Product Reference Guide A-1Appendix ALED/Beeper Indications &ControlsFigure A-1 shows the operator’s controls and indicators. The descriptions fol

A-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Controls and IndicatorsThe control panel consists of a green LED indicator, a Volume/Tone push button and a Scale Zero push bu

Controls and IndicatorsProduct Reference Guide A-3Volume/Tone Push ButtonThe Volume/Tone Push Button also performs multiple functions depend-ing upon

A-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Table A-2. Volume/Tone Push Button FunctionsPRESSDURATIONFUNCTION COMMENTMomentary (when scanner is asleep)Wakes scanner from

Controls and IndicatorsProduct Reference Guide A-5Scale Zero Push ButtonThe Scale Zero Push Button is used for multiple functions as listed in Tabl e

2-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 2-9. Short Shelf Model 8301/8401 Cutout DimensionsFigure 2-10. Short Shelf Model 8301/8401 Scanner Reference Dimension

A-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Calibration SwitchThis switch initiates the scale’s calibration routine. A certified weight set is needed to perform the scale

Product Reference Guide B-1Appendix BCable InformationIntroductionThe following pages contain pinout information, enabling you to create standard inte

B-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Cable PinoutScannerConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable B-1RS-232 Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION DESCRIPTI

IntroductionProduct Reference Guide B-3RS-232 Cable Pinout — continuedScaleConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable B-2RS-232 Scale Cable

B-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400IBM Cable PinoutScanner and ScaleConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable B-3IBM Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION DESCR

OEM USB Cable PinoutProduct Reference Guide B-5OEM USB Cable PinoutScanner and ScaleConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable B-4. OEM USB

B-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Auxilliary PortExternal Handheld InputConnector HardwareRJ45, 10 PositionCable PinoutTable B-5Auxilliary Port Cable PinoutsPIN

Power CableProduct Reference Guide B-7Power CableConnector Hardware3 pin MolexCable PinoutTable B-6Power Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION DESCRIPTION1 EART

B-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Remote DisplayConnector Hardware4 pin SDLCable PinoutTable B-7Remote Display Cable PinoutsPIN # FUNCTION DESCRIPTION1 +12V OUT

EAS Comm Port (Sensormatic® systems ON-Product Reference Guide B-9EAS Comm Port (Sensormatic® systems ONLY)EAS Deactivator Control Box ConnectionConne

Counter CutoutProduct Reference Guide 2-17Figure 2-11. Medium Shelf Models 8302/8304/8402/8404 Cutout DimensionsFigure 2-12. Medium Shelf Models 8302/

B-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400NOTES

Product Reference Guide C-1Appendix CKeypadUse the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters fr

C-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan yo

Product Reference Guide C-3Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

C-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan yo

Product Reference Guide C-5Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

C-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan yo

Product Reference Guide C-7Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan

C-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers and characters as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.Scan yo

Product Reference Guide D-1Appendix DHost CommandsAccepting Commands from an RS-232 Scanner HostThe scanner responds to the following RS-232 commands:

Product Reference Guide iiiCalibration Verification (Kilograms) ...5-11In

2-18 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 2-13. Medium Flanged Models 8302/8304/8402/8404 Cutout DimensionsFigure 2-14. Medium Flanged Models 8302/8304/8402/840

D-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400NOTES

Product Reference Guide E-1Appendix EKeyboard Function KeyMappingsKeyboard Model Cross ReferenceTabl e E -2 summarizes the keyboard models, their def

E-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Table E-1. Keyboard Model Cross ReferenceModel Type I/F IDTrans-mission ProtocolScancodeSetFunc.KeyMap SupportUseCountryModePC

Keyboard Model Cross ReferenceProduct Reference Guide E-3Table E-2. Scanset 1 Function Key MapASCII (hex)ASCII code Key Scancode00 NUL ALT right Mak

E-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Table E-3. Scanset 2 Function Key MapASCII (hex)ASCII code Key Scancode00 NUL ALT right Make E0h 11h01 SOH ALT right Break

Keyboard Model Cross ReferenceProduct Reference Guide E-5Table E-4. Scanset 3, 102-Key Function Key MapASCII (hex) ASCII code Key Scancode00 NUL ALT r

E-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Table E-5. Scanset 3 122-Key Function Key MapASCII (hex) ASCII code Key Scancode00 NUL ALT Right Make 39h01 SOH ALT Right Bre

Keyboard Model Cross ReferenceProduct Reference Guide E-7Table E-6. Japanese DOS Function Key MapASCII value ASCII code Key Scancode00h NUL ALT right

E-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Table E-7. NEC 9801-Key Function Key MapASCII value ASCII code Key Scancode00h NUL unused n/a01h SOH CR 1Ch02h STX CAPS LOCK

Keyboard Model Cross ReferenceProduct Reference Guide E-9Table E-8. USB Keyboard Function Key Usage MapASCII Key Value Usage Name00 NUL ALT right Make

Counter CutoutProduct Reference Guide 2-19Figure 2-15. Long Shelf Models 8303/8305/8403/8405 Cutout DimensionsFigure 2-16. Long Shelf Models 8303/8305

E-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400NOTES

Product Reference Guide F-1Appendix FFactory DefaultsThe following table provides a listing of the most common factory settings for the interfaces sho

F-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Power-up Beep Con-trol1 beep 1 beep 1 beep 1 beep 1 beep 1 beepGood Read Beep ControlEnable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable

Product Reference Guide F-3Number of Host Transmission Buffers2 buffers 1 buffer 2 buffers 2 buffers 1 buffer 1 bufferAIM ID Disable Disable Disable D

F-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400RS-232 Number of Stop Bits1 stop bit 1 stop bit 1 stop bitRS-232 Parity None Odd OddRS-232 Hardware ControlDisableEnable CTS f

Product Reference Guide F-5RS-232 ACK NAK EnableDisable DisableRS-232 ACK Charac-terACK ACKRS-232 NAK Charac-terNAK NAKRS-232 Retry on ACK NAK Timeout

F-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Single Cable RS-232 Use BCCDisableSingle Cable RS-232 Use ACK/NAKDisableSingle Cable RS-232 Use STXEnableSet Single Cable RS-2

Product Reference Guide F-7UPC-A Check Char-acter TransmissionEnable Enable Disable Enable Enable EnableExpand UPC-A to EAN-13Disable Enable Disable D

F-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E 128 Supple-mental Label IDECEEUPC-E Minimum Reads222222EAN-13 Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable EnableEAN-13 Fir

Product Reference Guide F-9EAN-8/JAN-8 Guard SubstitutionEnable Enable Enable Enable Enable EnableEAN-8/JAN-8 Both Guards SubstitutionDisable Disable

2-20 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 2-17. Long Flanged Models 8303/8305/8403/8405 Cutout DimensionsFigure 2-18. Long Flanged Models 8303/8305/8403/8405 Sc

F-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC/EAN Guard InsertionDisable Disable Disable Disable Disable DisableUPC/EAN Stitch Exact Label HalvesDisable Disable Disabl

Product Reference Guide F-11DataBar Omnidirec-tional EnableDisable Disable Disable Disable Disable DisableDataBar Omnidirec-tional/EAN-128 Emu-lationD

F-12 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 39 Check Char-acter CalculationDisable Disable Disable Disable Disable DisableCode 39 Check Char-acter TransmissionEnabl

Product Reference Guide F-13Code 128 Transmit Function CharactersDisable Disable Disable Disable Disable DisableConvert Code 128 to Code 39Disable Dis

F-14 MagellanTM 8300/8400I 2 of 5 Correlation Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable DisableI 2 of 5 Stitching Disable Disable Disable Disable Disabl

Product Reference Guide F-15Codabar Start Stop Character Transmis-sionDisable Enable Disable Disable Disable DisableCodabar Start Stop Character Setab

F-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93 Length 1 111111Code 93 Length 2 50 50 50 50 50 50Code 93 Correlation Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable DisableC

Product Reference Guide G-1Appendix GHandheld Data FormatRequirementsThis appendix provides application notes to describe the general format of data t

G-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Datalogic Handheld Data Format RequirementsThe following sections describe label transmission formats that are typi-cally obse

Product Reference Guide G-3UPC-A with 5-Digit Supplemental• System number must be included in label data• Check digit must be included in label data a

Installation OverviewProduct Reference Guide 2-21Checkstand MountingThere are a number of things to take into account when installing the unit into a

G-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400UPC-E with 2-Digit Supplemental• System number must be included in label data.• Check digit must be included in label data and

Product Reference Guide G-5EAN-8• Check digit must be included in label data and is assumed to be cor-rect• Prefix must be an ASCII characters 'F

G-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-13• Check digit must be included in label data and is assumed to be cor-rect• Prefix must be an ASCII character 'F&ap

Product Reference Guide G-7Code 39• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including start, stop and check characters and exclu

G-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Standard 2 of 5• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including check characters and excluding prefix

Product Reference Guide G-9Code 128• Prefix must be an ASCII character '#'.• Label length excluding prefix character must meet requirements

G-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400AIM FormatsAIM specifies a 3-character string that is attached as a prefix to the label data for transmission. Because AIM sp

Product Reference Guide G-11• Prefix must be ASCII characters ']E0'- total length including prefix must be 16.• Example: ']E01101234567

G-12 MagellanTM 8300/84005-Digit Supplemental• Supplemental data is appended to any EAN base label.• Prefix must be ASCII characters ']E2'.•

Product Reference Guide G-13Code 39• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including start, stop and check characters and excl

2-22 MagellanTM 8300/84006. Functional testing to verify operation when connected to the POS system.The following text describes each of these steps.U

G-14 MagellanTM 8300/8400Code 93• Prefix must be ASCII characters ']G0'.• Label length excluding prefix characters must meet requirements im

Product Reference Guide G-15Standard 2 of 5• Check character must be included in label data.• Label length including check characters and excluding pr

G-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400NOTES

ASCII Character SetThe table on this page shows a set of ASCII characters and their corresponding Hex Values. TheHex Values in this table are needed f

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Installation OverviewProduct Reference Guide 2-23Figure 2-19. Remove Protective Vinyl• Proceed to the Operational Verification instructions below.Oper

2-24 MagellanTM 8300/8400When power is applied to the unit, the normal indicator sequence is:• The scanner indicator (top-most, green LED) will be lit

Installation OverviewProduct Reference Guide 2-25Scanner — Pass UPC/EAN bar code labels in front of the scanner’s win-dows. Since the interface cable

2-26 MagellanTM 8300/8400Diagnostic ModesTwo diagnostic modes are available which allow you to initiate scanner or scale diagnostic tests, as well as

Installation OverviewProduct Reference Guide 2-27Scale Diagnostic ModeTo enter Scale Diagnostic Mode, press the Scale Zero Push Button for approximate

iv MagellanTM 8300/8400Number of Host Transmission Buffers ...6-76AIM ID ...

2-28 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 2-20. Cable RoutingScannerAC PowerSwitch(recommended)AC/DCPowerSupplyAC PowerTo EAS SystemScannerInterface CableScaleI

Remote Scale Display Placement/InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-29Figure 2-21 provides physical dimensions for the AC/DC Adapter (part number 8-0

2-30 MagellanTM 8300/8400Viewing AngleThe optimum display angle is directly facing the viewer. Tilt and rotatioin adjustments can be made as shown in

Remote Scale Display Placement/InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-31Remote Display CablingYour installation should also take into account the routi

2-32 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 2-23. Physical Measurements: Remote Display5. Feed the entire length of the Remote Scale Display interface cable throu

Remote Scale Display Placement/InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-33Figure 2-24. Remote Scale Display MountingFigure 2-25. Remote Scale Display Mou

2-34 MagellanTM 8300/8400Changing Weighing ModesYour scanner/scale has been programmed for weighing in either pounds or kilograms depending upon the i

Set-Up & InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-35If you have a scanner with no scale, there will be only one interface cable to the POS terminal.4

2-36 MagellanTM 8300/8400Installation1. Make sure that all cables are firmly attached (except that the AC/DC power supply should not be connected to t

Set-Up & InstallationProduct Reference Guide 2-373. Rotate the Interior Lift Handle up as shown in Figure 2-28 and hook the fingers of both hands

Product Reference Guide vKeyboard Wedge/USB Keyboard Features ... 6-144Keyboard Inte

2-38 MagellanTM 8300/8400Adaptive Scale Platter OptionSome Platters have been shipped with installed spacers on their undersides at all four corners.

System Power-Up RecapProduct Reference Guide 2-39System Power-Up RecapThe System Power-Up procedure may vary depending upon the require-ments of your

2-40 MagellanTM 8300/84006. Power-up the scanner or scanner/scale by connecting the power cord to an AC power outlet. Wait for the unit to complete th

Product Reference Guide 3-1Chapter 3Operation andMaintenanceThe information contained in this chapter describes how to operate and maintain the scanne

3-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 3-1. Scan ZoneProper Scanning TechniqueThe scanner was designed to provide the ultimate in ergonomic enhance-ments for

Product Reference Guide 3-3• Develop efficient scanning motions, not necessarily faster hand movements.• Learn typical locations for bar codes on pack

3-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Proper Weighing Technique1. The L-shaped All-Weighs™ platter allows you to place items any-where on its surface, including lea

Operational ControlsProduct Reference Guide 3-5Operational ControlsThe function of scanner and scale controls and indicators is listed in Appendix A,

3-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Error ReportingIf a fatal error is detected during Selftest or operation, the unit will not advance to Normal Operation Mode.

Operational ModesProduct Reference Guide 3-7• When the scanner or scanner/scale completes its Selftest successfully, it emits a tone (when configured

vi MagellanTM 8300/8400EAN-8 Minimum Segment Length ... 6-211Other UPC/EAN Opti

3-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Sleep Mode After the scanner has been left idle for a preset period of time, the laser and/or motor automatically turns off (g

Additional FunctionsProduct Reference Guide 3-9Scanner and Scale ResetThe reset procedures and indicators are identical for scanner and scanner/scale

3-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400With the scanner/scale powered-up and at operating temperature:1. Remove everything from the weighing surface of the scanner/

Operational MaintenanceProduct Reference Guide 3-11Operational MaintenanceThe scanner or scanner/scale will provide dependable service for many years.

3-12 MagellanTM 8300/8400Vertical Scan Window ReplacementThe Vertical Scan Window is a replaceable part. Follow the instructions below to remove and r

Operational MaintenanceProduct Reference Guide 3-134. Fully seat the new Vertical Scan Window into the window channel, engaging it within the retentio

3-14 MagellanTM 8300/84002. If the top edge of the platter is blocked, you may find it easier to use a coin to lift up an edge of the platter as shown

Operational MaintenanceProduct Reference Guide 3-15Horizontal Scan Window Replacement (WRG)Wear Resistant Glass (WRG) horizontal scan windows are repl

3-16 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 3-6. Removing/Replacing the WRG WindowPlatterWindowGasketWRGWindowWindowRetainerab

Product Reference Guide 4-1Chapter 4Problem IsolationIn the event of a suspected functional problem, use the troubleshooting references provided in th

Product Reference Guide viiCode 128 Transmit Function Characters ... 6-286Convert Code 1

4-2 MagellanTM 8300/8400Operational TestsThese are the tests that run continually during Normal Operation and Sleep Mode. Firmware checks all subsyste

Error CodesProduct Reference Guide 4-3Error CodesIf an error is detected, the scanner will sound a long low tone (for one sec-ond) and alternately fla

4-4 MagellanTM 8300/8400Table 4-1. Error CodesError CodeProbable Cause Corrective Action0BlinkingConfigurationNo POS interface has been selected (Null

Error CodesProduct Reference Guide 4-5Figure 4-1. 7-Segment LED DisplaySeven-SegmentDisplayHorizontalWindowVerticalWindow

4-6 MagellanTM 8300/8400Scale Error ReportingScale diagnostics uses the Remote Scale Display and the Zero Status lamp to communicate specific scale fa

FlowchartsProduct Reference Guide 4-7FlowchartsThe problem isolation flowcharts on the following pages allow you to identify and troubleshoot problems

4-8 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 4-2. Problem Isolation: StartSTARTYESNODoesthe scannerpower-up?YESNODoesthe scannerpass Selftest?YESNOIs theGreen LEDLi

FlowchartsProduct Reference Guide 4-9Figure 4-3. Problem Isolation: SelftestCall Tech SupportCall Tech SupportError code 4. indicates a failed horizon

4-10 MagellanTM 8300/8400Figure 4-4. Problem Isolation: Poor/No ReadingDONEDONEPOOR/NO READINGSTARTHave you verified thatall scan windows are cleanand

FlowchartsProduct Reference Guide 4-11Figure 4-5. Problem Isolation: No Transmit to POSDONEDONENO TRANSMIT TO POSSTARTVerify programmable parameters u