Worth Data 5000 owner manual Appendix B Laser Scanner Options, Special Laser Settings

Appendix B: Laser Scanner Options

The laser scanner is typically the easiest scanner to use, requiring less operator training. A particularly 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, allowing for less wear on the bar 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-1describes the laser scanners available from Worth Data and 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	7 feet – 25 feet
	REFLECTIVE*

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 scan button on an integrated model) and line up the beam on the bar code. See the diagram above for proper beam positioning. Use the Test Label on the previous page 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 automobile windshields of the VIN number turn OFF Double Decode and enable Aiming Dot for the best results.

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