Instructions

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Batch Mode
Parameter # 544 (F1h 20h)
The digital scanner supports five versions of batch mode. When the digital scanner is configured for any of the
batch modes, it attempts to store barcode data (not parameter barcodes) until transmission is initialized, or the
maximum number of barcodes are stored. When a barcode is saved successfully, a good decode beep sounds and
the LED flashes green. If the digital scanner is unable to store a new barcode, a low/high/low/high out of memory
beep sounds. (See page 3-1 for all beeper and LED definitions.)
In all modes, calculate the amount of data (number of barcodes) the digital scanner can store as follows:
Number of storable barcodes = 30,720 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the barcode + 3).
Modes of Operation
• Normal (default) - Do not batch data. The digital scanner attempts to transmit every scanned barcode.
• Out of Range Batch Mode - The digital scanner starts storing barcode data when it loses its connection to a
remote device (for example, when a user holding the digital scanner walks out of range). Data transmission is
triggered by reestablishing the connection with the remote device (for example, when a user holding the
digital scanner walks back into range).
• Standard Batch Mode - The digital scanner starts storing barcode data after Enter Batch Mode is scanned.
Data transmission is triggered by scanning Send Batch Data.
• Cradle Contact Batch Mode - The digital scanner starts storing barcode data when Enter Batch Mode is
scanned. Data transmission is triggered by insertion of the digital scanner into the cradle.
• Batch Only Mode - The scanner radio is turned off and the scanner stores all barcode data. Data
transmission is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle.
• Parameter Batch Mode - When Parameter Batch Mode is entered and no connection to the cradle exists,
the scanner begins storing parameter barcode data intended for the cradle. Parameter barcode transmission
is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle. Parameter Batch Mode is exited upon the end of the
transmission. Alternatively, parameter barcode batching my be cancelled prior to insertion of the scanner into
IMPORTANT Batch mode does not apply to SPP Slave Mode.
NOTE If the batch mode selection is changed while there is batched data, the new batch mode takes
effect only after all the previously batched data is sent
.
NOTE Do not use Out of Range Batch Mode together with the Auto-Reconnect on Bar Code Data (see
Auto-reconnect on page 5-29). If used together, the decoded scanned data is batched and does not
allow the scanner to reconnect.
NOTE Transmission is halted if the connection to the remote device is lost.
NOTE If the digital scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the
digital scanner is re-inserted in the cradle.
NOTE If the digital scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the
digital scanner is re-inserted in the cradle.
The radio may be turned off as batch data is transmitted over the cradle contacts.
This mode can only be exited by scanning Normal (default) mode.