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FIPS Mode

Parameter # F1h, E0h

The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 is a U.S. government computer se curity standard used
to accredit cryptographic modules. FIPS enabled MT20X0 scanners and cr adles offer this secure mode of
operation.
To enable FIPS mode of operation (disabled by default), scan Enable FIPS Mode at any time. The scanner
attempts to establish a secure session with the cradle to which it is connected. On suc cess, the scanner lights a
yellow LED on every trigger pull to signal that all data is transmitted over Bluetooth in a secure fash ion. On failure,
the scanner sounds an audible transmission failure error message on every a ttempt to transmit data.
Enable FIPS Mode
(01h)
* Disable FIPS Mode
(00h)