Datalogic PowerScan RF User Manual

Systems Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................1
References ..........................................................................................................1
Product Description ..............................................................................................2
Laser Cautions ..........................................................................................................4
Radio Frequency Interference ......................................................................................5
Quick Start Instructions ....................................................................................................6
Unpacking and Inspecting the Base Station..............................................................6
Installation Procedures..........................................................................................6
Installing the Battery .................................................................................................7
Verifying Scanner Operation ........................................................................................8
Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal ..........................................................8
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station ........................................................................10
Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications ................................................11
Using the PowerScan RF System ......................................................................................11
Battery Charging and Maintenance .............................................................................12
Tips for Extending Battery Life .............................................................................13
Disposing of Batteries .........................................................................................13
Four Station Charger ..........................................................................................13
How to Scan ...........................................................................................................15
Depth of Field ....................................................................................................16
Active Symbologies.............................................................................................20
Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes.....................................................20
LED and Beeper Indications ......................................................................................21
Maximizing Signal Range ..........................................................................................25
Three-Position Lock ............................................................................................26
Mounting the Base Station ..............................................................................................27
Horizontal (Table or Countertop) Mounting.............................................................27
Vertical (Wall) Mounting ......................................................................................29
Post or Forklift Mounting .....................................................................................30
RF Programmable Features .............................................................................................31
Programming Overview .......................................................................................32
What Is Programming Mode? ...............................................................................33
The Programming Session ...................................................................................34
Programming Sequence ......................................................................................36
Scanner vs. Base Station Features........................................................................38
Return to Factory Settings ........................................................................................39
Interface (I/F) Selection......................................................................................40
Universal Wedge Terminal Selection......................................................................43
Terminal/Keyboard Settings.................................................................................43
Universal Wedge Number Pad ..............................................................................44
RF Beeper Settings .............................................................................................45
RF When to Beep................................................................................................46
RF When to Beep Options (continued) ...................................................................47
Radio Transmit Power .........................................................................................51
RF Channel Selection ..........................................................................................52
Transmission Retries Before Message Time-out ......................................................54

Datalogic PowerScan RF Specifications

General

Brand	Datalogic
Model	PowerScan RF
Category	Barcode Reader
Language	English