User's 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
6 PowerScan™ RF Scanner
Quick Start Instructions
Unpacking and
Inspecting the
Base Station
After unpacking your new Base Station, check the contents of the ship-
ping carton to ensure all the items you ordered are included:
• PowerScan
™ Scanner Base Station
• Interface Cable
• Power Supply (AC Adapter or Forklift DC Converter)
• Systems Manual (this manual)
• Programming Guide
• Optional Accessories that you ordered. (The Base Station can
be purchased with or without accessory kits.)
If your package contains wrong or missing components, contact your
place of purchase. If there are damaged components, immediately file a
claim with the carrier. You may want to save your packing material in
case you need to ship the scanner at some later time.
Installation
Procedures
The basic steps below must be performed to set up the RF scanner.
Each of these steps is detailed in this section.
• Installing the Battery
• Verifying Scanner Operation
• Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal
• Linking the Scanner to a Base Station
• Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications
• Using the PowerScan RF System
NOTE
Other manuals for this product are available on our
internet website. See the back cover for our internet
address.