Operator's Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1-- Introduction.......................................................................1
Advantages ................................................................................2
S556 InstaScan Scanner............................................................4
Conventions in This Manual.....................................................5
What Else You Need..................................................................5
Summary of Chapters................................................................6
Chapter 2 -- Installation........................................................................7
Panel Information......................................................................8
InstaScan Scanner Installation Steps........................................9
Connecting External Antennas...............................................10
Placing the Antennas ..............................................................11
Connecting to a PC Serial Port ...............................................12
Connecting to an AC Outlet ...................................................13
Configuring the Scanner .........................................................14
Aligning the Scanner...............................................................16
Installing Dura-labels..............................................................17
Reading Information from your Dura-labels...........................17
Loading Your Application.......................................................18
Chapter 3 -- RF Communications......................................................19
Signal Interference...................................................................20
Signal Attenuation/Reflections ...............................................21
Optimizing Performance.........................................................22