150 PowerScan
®
RF Scanner
Linking the
Scanner to a
Base Station
To link a scanner to a Base Station, simply scan the Base Station ID bar
code located on the top of the desired Base Station (see Figure 2). As the
scanner searches for the Base Station, a short beep is heard as it seeks
for the correct channel. When the Base Station responds to the request,
the scanner’s beeper will either sound a "Link Granted," or "Link
Denied" signal (see Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications on page 203
for more information).
The existing Base Station system configuration can be automatically
downloaded to the scanner. This automatic download feature is config-
urable and can be disabled. See the section, Common Configuration for
more information about this feature. If downloading occurs, a slight
delay with link verification announcement will occur.
Figure 2. The Base ID Bar Code
CAUTION
Since a new/replacement scanner may have been
shipped with a custom configuration or may have
been modified with other special programming, it
may not be desirable to download a potentially
older configuration from an existing Base Station.
In this case, reference Transmit Scanner Configura-
tion to Base Station on page 11 and consider
uploading the scanner’s newer configuration to the
Base Station.
BASE ID
TX/RX
CHARGE
POWER
Base ID Bar Code