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4. System Operation and Configuration
4.1 Security Protocol
Certain procedures for installing, maintaining and operating the Scanner must be performed by either Designated
Persons or Qualified Persons.
A
Designated Person
is identified and designated in writing, by the employer, as being appropriately trained to perform
the specified checkout procedures on the Scanner. A machine operator so designated may be a
Designated Person
.
The
Designated Person
is empowered to:
Perform manual resets and hold possession of the reset key
Perform the daily Scanner checkout procedure
A
Qualified Person
, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional training, or by extensive
knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the
installation of the Scanner and its integration with the guarded machine. In addition to everything for which the
Designated Person is empowered, the
Qualified Person
is empowered to:
Install the Scanner
Perform all Scanner checkout procedures
Control the password to access the Scanner’s configuration program
Access and change the Scanner’s configuration settings
Reset the system following a lockout condition
Perform maintenance and repairs as described in Section 5
See the AG4Soft Software Manual for information on changing and resetting the passwords.
4.2 System Configuration Settings
The AG4Soft configuration software is used to establish the Scanner operating parameters (for complete information,
see the AG4Soft Software Manual). AG4Soft is included on the CD that was included with the Scanner and is also
available on-line at
Banner website.
The Scanner is configured at the factory with the maximum Protective Field and activated start/restart interlock (manual
reset).
The Scanner must be configured by the user, according to the application.
4.2.1 Using the Configuration Wizard
During configuration (either for the purposes of an initial
―
walk-through
‖
or the final configuration), the
Scanner should either not be connected to the PC, or if connected, the Scanner's power must be removed
before the AG4soft program is opened. After the AG4soft program is running, the Scanner can be connected
and power applied (see Section 4.3).
Changes can be saved for downloading to the Scanner at a later time (see
Section 4.4). The remainder of this section is designed to be a ―walk-through
‖
demonstration of the wizard.
After installing the AG4Soft configuration software, open the program by double-clicking
on the shortcut icon. After reading and understanding the warning, click
OK
.
After a few moments, a ―
Change Authorization Level
‖ d
ialog box will appear. Select
―
Authorized Customer
‖ a
nd enter the default password ―
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‖.
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