User's Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1— Introduction ....................................................... 1
Advantages ..................................................................... 2
S512-C InstaScan Scanner ................................................ 4
What Else You Need ......................................................... 5
Summary of Chapters ........................................................ 6
Chapter 2 — Installation ....................................................... 7
LEDs and Connectors ...................................................... 7
Front Panel..................................................................... 8
Rear Panel.................................................................... 10
Scanner Installation Steps .............................................. 11
Connecting External Antennas........................................ 12
Placing the Antennas..................................................... 13
Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 ....................... 14
Connecting to an AC Outlet............................................ 15
Testing the Scanner Setup ................................................ 16
Aligning the Antenna ...................................................... 19
Installing Dura-labels ...................................................... 20
Reading Information from your Dura-labels ....................... 21
Writing information to your Dura-label.............................. 22
Loading Your Application ................................................ 23
Chapter 3 — RF Communications ........................................ 24
Signal Interference ........................................................ 25
Signal Attenuation/Reflections........................................ 26
Optimizing Performance ................................................ 27
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