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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ..................................................................................................1
References ..............................................................................................................1
Product Description .................................................................................................2
Laser Cautions ..............................................................................................................4
Radio Frequency Interference .......................................................................................5
Quick Start Instructions ............................................................................................................6
Unpacking and Inspecting the Base Station ...........................................................6
Installation Procedures ...........................................................................................6
Installing the Battery ......................................................................................................7
Verifying Scanner Operation .........................................................................................8
Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal ........................................................8
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station ........................................................................10
Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications ............................................10
Using the PowerScan RF System ..........................................................................................11
Battery Charging and Maintenance .............................................................................11
Tips for Extending Battery Life ..............................................................................12
Disposing of Batteries ...........................................................................................13
Four Station Charger ............................................................................................13
How to Scan ................................................................................................................15
Depth of Field ........................................................................................................16
Active Symbologies ...............................................................................................20
Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes ................................................20
LED and Beeper Indications ........................................................................................21
Maximizing Signal Range ............................................................................................25
Three-Position Lock ..............................................................................................26
Mounting the Base Station .....................................................................................................27
Horizontal (Table or Countertop) Mounting ...........................................................27
Vertical (Wall) Mounting ........................................................................................29
Post or Forklift Mounting .......................................................................................30
RF Programmable Features....................................................................................................31
Programming Overview ........................................................................................32
What Is Programming Mode? ...............................................................................33
The Programming Session ...................................................................................34
Programming Sequence .......................................................................................36