CHAPTER 5 DATA CAPTURE
The TC56 supports data capture using:
• integrated imager
• RS507 Hands-free Imager
• RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
• DS3678 Digital Scanner.
Imaging
The TC56 with an integrated 2D imager has the following features:
• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
• Advanced intuitive laser aiming cross-hair and dot aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses imaging technology to take a picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its memory, and
executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the bar code data from the image.
Operational Modes
The TC56 with an integrated imager supports two modes of operation, listed below. Activate each mode by
pressing the Scan button.
• Decode Mode: In this mode, the TC56 attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of
view. The imager remains in this mode as long as the user holds the scan button, or until it decodes a bar
code.
• Pick List Mode: This mode allows the user to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is
in the TC56’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair or dot over the required bar code to
decode only this bar code. This feature is ideal for pick lists containing multiple bar codes and manufacturing
or transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).
NOTE To enable Pick List Mode, configure in DataWedge or set in an application using a API command.