Instructions

6 - 20 DS36X8 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
DS3608-ER Power Mode
Parameter # 1777 (SSI # F8h 06h F1h)
This parameter determines whether the DS3608 extended range digital scanner enters full power mode or 500mA
compatibility mode. When selecting the 500mA compatibility mode parameter, you may experience decreased
decode performance when scanning in low light or dark environments at an extended range.
Battery Preservation Mode
Parameter # 1765 (SSI # F8h 06h E5h)
Battery Preservation Mode preserves the battery charge when the digital scanner is not being used for an
extended period of time.
• Scan Enable Battery Preservation Mode to internally disconnect the battery from the digital scanner when
the digital scanner is unused and not being charged for nine hours
1
. In this mode the scanner completely
turns off. This preserves the battery charge as there is no current drain on the battery and significantly
extends battery shelf life. To exit Battery Preservation Mode
2
and return to normal operation either press the
digital scanner trigger or return to charging. The digital scanner cannot scan until the wake up process is
complete
3
. This takes a few seconds. The amount of time before the battery disconnects from the scanner
can be set via Battery Preservation Timeout Value below.
• Scan Disable Battery Preservation Mode to keep the battery connected to the digital scanner at all times.
This prevents the battery from being disconnected from the scanner after hours of sitting idle (no scanning)
and not charging. When Battery Preservation Mode is disabled, substantial battery shelf life improvements
are not gained as compared to when Battery Preservation Mode is enabled.
* Extended Range Full Power Mode
(0)
Extended Range 500mA Compatibility Mode
(1)
NOTE 1 Nine hours is the default timeout value but can be changed via Battery Preservation Timeout Value.
2 Low Power Mode on page 6-15 must be enabled for Battery Preservation Mode to take effect.
3 When asleep in Battery Preservation Mode, the digital scanner cannot be accessed for remote
management.