INTRODUCTION

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The new DS1500 industrial laser scanner is the combination of extremely compact dimension and powerful high-speed reading capabilities, which makes the scanner ideal for OEM integration projects.

DS1500 miniaturization allows an easy OEM integration in pieces of equipment and automatic machinery. Concurrently, the high scan rate and code reconstruction software effectively address demanding applications.

The availability of ACB™ (Advanced Code Builder) embedded reconstruction software algorithm allows effective decoding of damaged or normally unreadable codes due to a high tilt angle.

DS1500 installation and configuration is easy and simple thanks to the compact size and to the new test operating mode with bar graph. Test Mode is activated by means of a key on the scanner (no external PC is required), and the bar graph shows real time scan rate, which is of great help for installation and reading performance monitoring purposes.

DS1500 operates at a speed up to 1200scan/s. Furthermore, the scanner motor can be switched ON and OFF via software command while keeping the unit powered. This allows a prompt restore of full operation and drastically increases the product life.

DS1500 is equipped with a software selectable serial link (RS232 or RS485) thus minimizing the number of models needed to fit all possible applications.

The main DS1500 features are:

•Extremely compact dimensions and light weight

•High scan rate software programmable (up to 1200 scan/s)

•ACB (Advanced Code Builder) code reconstruction software embedded

•Ease of use thanks to Test Mode with reading performance bar graph

•Reads all popular barcode symbologies

•5 operating modes available to suit most common application requirements

•Code verifier option embedded

•Completely configurable via serial interface (WinHost™ configuration SW)

•Serial communication interfaces software selectable (RS232, RS485)

•Low power consumption

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