2-18 Magellan® 9500Checkstand MountingThere are a number of things to take into account when installing the unitinto a checkstand. Key factors are ergonomic/worker safety, loading capac-ity and stability. Consider the scanner or scanner/scale’s weight when cal-culating the robustness of construction needed to support it as well asmaximum capacity of weighed and scanned items.Checkstand VibrationProper function of the scanner/scale is dependent upon an installationwhich minimizes excess vibration from conveyor belts, fans, and othersuch equipment. See Chapter 4, Scale Error Reporting, if vibration is sus-pected of causing operational problems.Installation OverviewThe preceding Site Preparation Overview dealt with installed location andcounter preparations to accommodate the scanner or scanner/scale. Hav-ing completed those steps, physical installation of the scanner or scanner/scale can begin. The following instructions apply to all models.This chapter describes:1. Unpacking the unit.2. Verifying operation before connecting to a POS system.3. Routing and connecting cables.4. Validating that your scanner communication parameters match thePOS terminal’s system requirements.5. Confirming connection to the EAS system.6. Functional testing to verify operation when connected to the POSsystem.NOTEIf you choose to rout a countertop with a thickness of 0.75” (1.9 cm) plywood,you’ll need to add a backing strip that supports the area routed out for thesupport flanges (see Figure 2-5). This support strip should minimally bemade of 0.75” (1.9 cm) thick plywood and be approximately 4.0” (10.2 cm)wide and 14.0” (35.6 cm) long. This strip should be glued as well as screwedto the underside of the countertop.
