User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Quick Start Instructions
- Using the PowerScan RF System
- Mounting the Base Station
- RF Programmable Features
- Programming Overview
- What Is Programming Mode?
- The Programming Session
- Programming Sequence
- Scanner vs. Base Station Features
- Interface (I/F) Selection
- Universal Keyboard Wedge I/F Selection
- Terminal/ Keyboard Settings
- RF Beeper Settings
- RF When to Beep
- RF When to Beep Options (continued)
- Radio Transmit Power
- RF Channel Selection
- Transmission Retries Before Message Time- out
- Wait Time for ACK
- Wait Time For Scanner Power Shutdown
- Wait Time Between Retries of Failed Transmission
- HACK Transmit Options
- Wait Time For HACK From Host
- Drop Links on Reset Option
- Drop Oldest Links Option
- Common Configuration
- Set Maximum Linked Scanners
- Source-Radio Identification (ID)
- Low Battery LED Indication
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Standard Warranty
- Sample Bar Codes
- Number Pad
Systems Manual 25
Maximizing Signal Range
Here are a few tips about how you can optimize your system installa-
tion to allow the scanner greater roving distance from its linked Base
Station while maintaining clear communication between the devices.
• Minimize obstructions between the scanner and its Base Sta-
tion. While the system is capable of communicating through
walls, a clean line of sight will always increase the scanner’s
signal range from the Base Station.
• Never place or install the Base Station in a metal-lined area or
enclosure, or near large metal objects.
• Position the Base Station and experiment at various elevations,
orientations, etc. to achieve better communications between
devices. The system usually works best at heights of one meter
or more off the ground. Usually the scanner and Base Station
work optimally when operating at about the same height.
• Ensure that programmable features are set to maximize radio
transmission. For example, if the feature Radio Transmit Power
is set to low, set it to high. Selecting a different channel using
the options under RF Channel Selection might also help. See the
section titled, RF Programmable Features, for more information
about these features.
• Consider using a Four Station Charger accessory to charge bat-
teries as opposed to using the Base Station for this function. It
offers faster charging (about half the time to a 90% charge as
Base Station charging).