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Appendix B: Laser Scanner Options
The laser scanner i s typically the easiest scanner to use, requiring less operator training. A particular ly desirable feature of the laser
scanner is that upon triggering the beam, the laser scans the bar code multiple times (36 -100 scans per second) until it has a good read.
This practically eliminates having to scan a bar code a second time because you didn‟t get a read the first time. The laser scanners
also scan from a distance, allowin g for less wear on the b ar code as well as letting you scan bar codes you might not be able to get to
with other types of scanners.
Different laser scanners have different scanning specifications. Table L-1 describes the laser scanners available from Worth Data an d
the scanning requirements for each one.
Model
Bar Code Density
Range
LZ160
6 mil
0” – 5”
10 mil
0” – 9”
40 mil
2” – 41”
100 mil
36” – 48”*
LZ300
6 mil
0” – 6”
10 mil
0” – 10”
40 mil
2” – 41”
100 mil
36” – 48”*
LZ400
6 mil
.5” – 9”
10 mil
0” – 15”
40 mil
2” – 44”
100 mil
24” – 84”*
LT5000 – TriCoders
6 mil
1" - 7"
(integrated laser models)
10 mil
1" - 13"
40 mil
4" - 29"
100 mil
24" - 84"*
ELRL Long Range Scanner
6.8 mil
8”-11”
10 mil
12” – 54”
40 mil
11” – 13 feet
100 mil – RETRO
REFLECTIVE*
7 feet – 25 feet
Table L-1. Laser Comparison Chart
6 mil = high density
10 mil = medium density
40 mil = low density
100 mil = very low density
* requires special retro-reflective label stock
To scan a bar code using your laser scanner (whether it be a handheld or an integrated laser) point the laser scanner at the bar code,
making sure you are within the distance range specified above. Pull the trigger (or push the sca n button on an integrated model) and
line up the beam on the bar code. See the diagram above for pr oper beam positioning. Use the Test Label on the previous pag e to
practice scanning with the laser scanner.
Special Laser Settings
There are several laser settings on the TriCoder. Go to the Chapter 8: TriCoder Setup - Laser Options section of the manual for
details.
For laser scanning through auto mobile windshields of the VIN number turn OFF Double Decode and enable Aiming Dot for the best
results.