14 PowerScan® PBT7100 Cordless Imaging Reader
How to Scan
When the trigger is pressed, a red laser aiming beam is activated, enabling the user to align its hori-
zontal and vertical position with the desired barcode. The aiming beam will remain on until a con-
figurable time-out
1
period elapses, then the red scan LEDs are activated to read the barcode.
If the barcode is not decoded before another configurable period has expired, the laser aiming beam
will begin blinking to allow the user to continue pointing the reader at the desired barcode.
Barcodes :
To scan, center the illumination beam over the barcode as shown in Figure 1-4. The
reader must “see” across the width of all of the bars. Move the reader further away from the barcode
to increase the scanning coverage area, and closer in to read very small barcodes.
Figure 1-4. Scanning Barcodes
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your scanning system by performing the following checks:
Troubleshooting the BT System
For the BT system, ensure...
1. Reference the Product Reference Guide (PRG) for more information about the aiming
beam time-out period. (Default for the time-out is 100mS.)
NOTE
If the surface being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., lami-
nated), it may be necessary to tilt the item or the reader slightly
(15° to 18°) to prevent unwanted reflection.
Decrease...
...or Increase distance
from bar code to adjust
aiming beam width to
cross all bars.
(Green spot provides
good read feedback)
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