PSC PowerScanTM RF manual Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications

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Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications

Point the linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pages of this manual, and pull the trigger (see How to Scan for tips on scanning bar codes). Watch the TX/RX (transmit/receive) indicator LED on the Base Station and/or scanner green LED while scanning the bar code. The LEDs should flash momentarily as the two devices communicate. If no communication is indicated, refer to the troubleshooting section of the Systems Manual.

When the scanner is programmed to do so, communication can also be indicated by a second "acknowledgement" tone1 that is sounded after a "good read" tone. If a transmission error beep (warble) is heard following a "good read" tone instead of the single acknowledgement tone, communication between the devices may have failed2. Refer to the sections Using the PowerScan RF System, and Troubleshooting for possible remedies, should this occur.

1.See LED and Beeper Indications for more details about beeper signals.

2.Other reasons for a "warble" are that the Base Station may be configured differently than the scanner, or that the system’s interface doesn’t support the symbology (bar code type) you’re trying to scan.

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Contents User’s Guide Disclaimer PSC Scanning, IncTable of Contents Unpack and Inspect Your Scanner ReferencesQuick Start Instructions Charging and Maintenance on Installing the BatteryConnecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal Nected to at the time of power-upVerifying Scanner Operation Ment or interruption of system functions Connecting Power to the Base StationLinking the Scanner to a Base Station Newer configuration to the Base Station prior toLinking May not be desirable to download a potentiallyVerifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications Battery Charging and Maintenance Using the PowerScan RF SystemTips for Extending Battery Life Disposing of BatteriesNot illuminate No LEDs illuminate, the battery may be too Four Station ChargerOther batteries already present in the unit Scanning Tips How to ScanSpecifications are subject to change without notice Depth of FieldDefinition of a mil Depth of Field HD Information about the Half Angle featureAre based on LR models set with the a 14 scan More information about the Half Angle featurePaper Labels LR decoded model, Code Reflective Labels LR decoded model, CodeReflective Labels XLR decoded model, Code Paper Labels XLR decoded model, CodeGrammable Scanner Green LED Functions LED and Beeper IndicationsScanner Beeper Functions Scanner Yellow LED FunctionsBase Station LED Functions Speaker Duration CommentWhen a scanner is Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes Active SymbologiesScanner Labeling and Nomenclature Your nearest sales or service representativeLine and is not considered a malfunction Laser CautionsIs a factory only repair item Beam or attempt to repair the unit. DiscontinueRadio Frequency Interference Cleaning the Scan Window MaintenanceBattery is charged. See Battery Charging and Maintenance on TroubleshootingSample Bar Codes UPC-A User’s Guide Declaration of Conformity Australia Japan Asia Pacific ItalyFrance Latin America Germany United Kingdom