Initial Setup of Datalogic Magellan 1500i Barcode Scanner

To use the barcode scanner in vistrax, you initially need to set up the device. A new barcode scanner is not listed in the vistrax configuration as a supported device, because the device operates in an incompatible mode. The setup is done via printed control barcodes, which must be scanned in a specified sequence. The successful processing of a barcode is confirmed with acoustical signals.

Note

This device is intended for usage with vistrax version 2.6.2 and above.

Preliminary

If the swivel base stand is mounted on the barcode scanner, you should now tip the barcode scanner forward to facilitate scanning later.

Please print this document on an A4 paper. Then cut out the barcodes with scissors along the horizontal hyphens.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Install vistrax with barcode scanner support

The current USB driver can be found here: Datalogic - Downloads
Search for the driver “USB-COM DRIVER” in the field “Search by keyword”.

Note

As an alternative to downloading via the manufacturer link listed above, you can download a driver version tested with vistrax from our web server: Datalogic - Magellan 1500i Driver (Stand: 16.01.2018 - Version 6.3.2)

2. Connect the barcode scanner to an USB port

The driver configures itself automatically. If the barcode scanner is not available within vistrax or can not be initialized, so try a different COM port first. In order to avoid later reconfiguration of vistrax, you should always operate the barcode scanner on the same USB port.

If the barcode scanner does not work properly after this setup step, please check if the correct COM port in the corresponding vistrax settings menu has been selected before proceeding to the next step. Also note the following advices.

Note

We recommend connecting the barcode scanner to the PC's own USB port. If a USB HUB is used, it should have its own power source in order to avoid communication problems between vistrax and the bar code scanner. Such problems are expressed by the following error: 'Invalid or incorrect barcode format'.

Note

With vistrax Version 2.0.10 also COM ports from COM10 are supported. In previous versions, only COM1-COM9 can be used. The following connection settings must be strictly respected: Bits per second 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, Flow control None

3. Activate/Deactivate recognition of QR codes

The barcode scanners preconfigured for vistrax can read QR codes.

If the recognition of QR codes has not yet been activated or if you have reset the barcode scanner to the delivery state, you can activate or deactivate the QR code functionality for the scanner here.

Make sure that you follow the sequence exactly. The barcodes should be held in front of the scanner in quick succession.

Activation of QR codes
A: ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE


Steuerbarcode START-END

A: ENABLE-QR


Steuerbarcode START-END

A: EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE


Steuerbarcode START-END

QR codes are now activated for the barcode scanner.

Deactivate QR codes
A: ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE


Steuerbarcode START-END

A: DISABLE-QR-DEFAULT


Steuerbarcode START-END

A: EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE


Steuerbarcode START-END

QR codes are now deactivated for the barcode scanner.

3. Optional: Provide the control bar codes in front of the barcode scanner

Please make sure to only follow this step if the barcode scanner does not work as desired.

Always wait until the acoustic signals sound. If this is not the case, disconnect the barcode scanner from the USB port, reconnect it, and begin configuring immediately. Be sure to follow the order exactly. The barcodes / QR-codes should be kept quickly in front of the scanner.

A: START-END


Steuerbarcode START-END

B: USB-COM


Steuerbarcode USB-COM

C: NO-BEEP


Steuerbarcode NO-BEEP

D: Disable GOOD-READ-CONTROL


Steuerbarcode deaktiviert GOOD-READ-CONTROL

E: Enable BEEP-ON-NOT-ON-FILE


Steuerbarcode aktiviert BEEP-ON-NOT-ON-FILE

F: START-END


Steuerbarcode START-END

The driver is configured now. You can manually configure the barcode scanner in vistrax later.

Note

If the device is not listed in vistrax even if the initial setup is done, repeat the process and restart the computer. If necessary, reset the device to factory settings before running the initial setup.

Enable mobile phone barcode reading

The Magellan i1500 scanner is typically capable of reading barcodes from mobile phones. If this function does not work as expected, it may be because the Cell Phone Mode has been disabled. In this case, the mode needs to be activated manually to ensure the scanner can correctly read barcodes from a mobile phone.

Please scan the following codes to activate the Cell Phone Mode:

A: START-END


B: Aktivieren Cell Phone Mode


C: START-END


Please note: It may occur that scanning barcodes from mobile devices does not work occasionally due to screen protectors or varying screen sizes. This is device-dependent and may affect the scanner's ability to recognize the barcodes.

Reset to Factory Settings

You can reset the barcode scanner to factory settings with the following barcode / QR-code sequence.

First disconnect the barcode scanner from the USB port, and then reconnect it. If the scanner does not respond, disconnect it from the USB port again and hold down the button at the top of the device while reconnecting the scanner. Release the button after about 2 seconds.

A: START-END


Steuerbarcode START-END

B: USB-OEM


Steuerbarcode USB-OEM

C: START-END


Steuerbarcode START-END

D: RESET


Steuerbarcode RESET

The driver is configured now. For operation with vistrax the initial setup has to be done again.

Note

In order to enable visitors to automatically Check-In / Check-Out after the scanning process of their badge, the options “Auto Check-In” / “Auto Check-Out” in the visitor's data stored in vistrax have to be activated. Otherwise, vistrax will require confirmation from the recipient after each scan.

Signal tones (beeps) and their meanings

Depending on the situation, the Magellan 1500i emits up to three consecutive beeps that have different meanings:

  • 1x Beep
    Manual or automatic Check-Out scan was successfully confirmed.
  • 2x Beep
    Manual or automatic Check-In scan was successfully confirmed.
  • 3x Beep
    This can have different reasons: Unknown visit, insufficient rights or error message. First, check whether the affected visitor, or the visitor's assigned company has access rights. If this is the case, check whether the scanned visitor is assigned to another mandator. If the above points do not apply, check the settings of the barcode scanner, as this error message can also indicate a general error.

Note

If you do not hear the indicated numbers of beeps, it may be due to a newer device model of the barcode scanner. Please execute the initial setup again in this case (steps A-F).