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1 INTRODUCTION

The bar code data collector

The OPL972X is a range of handheld bar code data collectors, that are well suited for a variety of portable applications. Using a built-in laser scanner they can read all popular types of bar code labels at varying distances. There are several models to meet a variety in use. All models are equipped with data memory to collect the scanned data.

User's applications can be downloaded to the bar code data collector to adapt it to the user's situation. As a tool to develop an application Opticon can supply a compiler and a development kit.

Operating power is supplied by the rechargeable battery. For recharging there are several cradles available. A single cradle can charge one data collector. A multi cradle can charge up to 5 data collectors.

For communication the IrDA interfaced models can communicate through a communication station. In common the cradle supports communication for one bar code data collector. There is also a model available that supports communication up to 5 bar code data collectors.

The Bluetooth model can communicate with the SIG certified Bluetooth devices. The SPP and DUN profile are supported.

The cradle

The cradle provides functionality for charging and/ or communication in several combinations. The combinations are supported in different models:

•Charging cradle: A charging station for the bar code data collector that charges the rechargeable battery as soon as the bar code data collector is placed.

•Single cradle: A regular communication and charging station. It charges the rechargeable battery as soon as the bar code data collector is placed. Data will be transmitted to the host through RS232 or USB.

•Multicradle, single communication, multiple charging: A multi cradle equipped with 5 slots to keep up to 5 data collectors. One slot supports communication, data will be transmitted to the host through RS232 or USB. All slots charges the rechargeable battery as soon as the bar code data collector is placed.

•Multicradle, multiple communication, multiple charging: A multi cradle equipped with 5 slots to keep up to 5 data collectors, extended with RS485 connection. All slots have the same functionality. They charge the rechargeable battery as soon as the bar code data collector is placed. Data will be transmitted to the host through RS232 or USB. The RS485 feature enables to create a network of multicradles.

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