BASE STATION
The Base Station is a interface decoder to which the Voyager is connected via a virtual RS232 port. Its function is to receive RF data from Voyager RF and transmit it to the Host.
Therefore, all the standard features that can be used when connecting a RS232 device to a Base Station, as explained in the Base Station Configuration Guide, can be obtained from the Base Station when working with the Voyager RF.
It is very easy to change a Base Station parameter. Once the Voyager RF is linked with the base, simply read the ENTER/EXIT barcode from Base Station Configuration Guide and change the desired parameter. Once finished, read the ENTER/EXIT bar code again to return it back to Standard Operation mode.
The Base Station can support several output interfaces such as; Wedge, RS232, Light Pen and OCIA.
When a Wedge connection is desired, a
When RS232 Output interface is desired, an
For Light Pen and OCIA, no special cable is designed. Normally, it is designed for each specific Host.
Each Base Station has got a unique serial number (Factory defined) and can work with up to 5 Voyager RF at the same time. Each Voyager must have an Identifier (ID: 1 to 5) defined as well as the serial number of the base station which will receive the transmitted data. In case of RF collision, each Voyager RF will wait its turn based upon its ID before
As long as the Voyager RF has got its own decoder and the Base Station also has its own, then two manuals should be used.
Voyager RF manual is used for Barcode Decoding issues
Base Station Manual is used for interface issues.
User should combine both manual parameters to perform best functionality which fits the desired application.
*Although not always necessary to utilise a power supply when the Base Station is in wedge mode, it is good practice to power it with an external power supply to avoid any loss in RF performance
MS9530 Voyager RF | 4 | Printed: September 2002 |
Version: 1.1 |
| Status: Approved |