Voyager 1602g User Guide 39
Auto Reconnect Mode
Auto Reconnect controls whether or not the scanner automatically begins the 
relink process when a loss of connection is detected. When the Auto Reconnect On 
barcode is scanned, the scanner begins the relink process immediately, without 
user intervention. Default = Auto Reconnect On.
Note: If you are connecting to a Bluetooth Interface Module, set Auto Reconnect to Off.
The table below shows the results of the Auto Reconnect On and Off settings: 
Maximum Link Attempts
The Maximum Link Attempts setting controls the number of times the scanner 
tries to form a connection with the host. During the connection setup process, the 
scanner transmits in order to search for and connect to the host. In order to pre-
vent continuous transmissions that could interfere with other users of the ISM 
band, the number of attempts to connect is limited by this setting. After the maxi-
mum number of attempts is reached, the scanner will not attempt to reconnect to 
Event Auto Reconnect On Auto Reconnect Off
Scanner out of range Relink occurs automatically. If maximum 
number of link attempts is unsuccessful, 
then the scanner must be relinked by 
either pressing the scan button or relink 
the scanner to the host. See 
Pairing the Scanner 
with Bluetooth
®
Devices on page 3. Also 
see Maximum Link Attempts.
The scanner is relinked by pressing 
the scan button, or relinking the host.
Host reset (firmware upgrade or 
power cycle)
Scanner behaves as if out of range. No attempt to relink made while host 
is powered off. Scan button must be 
pressed to initiate relinking.
Scanner power down due to 
Scanner Power Time-Out Timer 
setting.
Scanbutton must be pressed.
Scanner reset due to firmware 
upgrade
Relink occurs automatically.
Scanner reset due to battery 
change
Relink occurs automatically.