Opticon MDI-4000 Series - Optional MEK-3100 Evaluation Board Accessory; Figure 2: Correct and Incorrect LED Aiming

MDI-4000 Series Serial Interface Manual
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To scan a barcode, direct the LED Aiming beam so that it falls across the center of the barcode
label.
Note: If the barcode and the quiet zone (the blank margin on either side of the barcode) is
within the view angle, the barcode can be read from 360 degrees.
Correct LED Aiming
Incorrect LED Aiming
Figure 2: Correct and Incorrect LED Aiming
2.3 Optional MEK-3100 Evaluation Board Accessory
The MEK-3100 evaluation board can perform these tasks:
• Confirm the connection: Connects the scan engine to the host through an RS-232C or
USB interface and monitors each signal in the connection.
• Confirm communications and barcode reading: Uses a terminal emulator or the Opticon
UniversalConfig tool to confirm communications and barcode reading.
• Evaluate power consumption: Monitor power use, such as scan engine power
consumption.
The MEK-3100 evaluation board kit includes:
• MEK-3100 evaluation board
• FFC (to connect the scan engine)
• RS-232C cable
• AC adapter (for RS-232C)
• USB cable
• Hardware