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Batch Mode
Parameter # 544 (SSI # F1h 20h)
The digital scanner supports five versions of batch mode. When the digital scanner is configured for any of the
batch modes, it attempts to store bar code data (not parameter bar codes) until transmission is initialized, or the
maximum number of bar codes are stored. When a bar code is saved successfully, a good decode beep sounds
and the LED flashes green. If the digital scanner is unable to store a new bar code, a low/high/low/high out of
memory beep sounds. (See page 2-1 for all beeper and LED definitions.)
In all modes, calculate the amount of data (number of bar codes) the digital scanner can store as follows:
Number of storable bar codes = 30,720 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the bar code + 3).
Modes of Operation
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Normal (default) - Do not batch data. The digital scanner attempts to transmit every scanned bar code.
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Out of Range Batch Mode - The digital scanner starts storing bar code data when it loses its connection to
a remote device (for example, when a user holding the digital scanner walks out of range). Data transmission
is triggered by reestablishing the connection with the remote device (for example, when a user holding the
digital scanner walks back into range).
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Standard Batch Mode - The digital scanner starts storing bar code data after Enter Batch Mode is scanned.
Data transmission is triggered by scanning Send Batch Data.
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Cradle Contact Batch Mode - The digital scanner starts storing bar code data when Enter Batch Mode is
scanned. Data transmission is triggered by insertion of the digital scanner into the cradle.
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Batch Only Mode - The scanner radio is turned off and the scanner stores all bar code data. Data
transmission is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle.
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Parameter Batch Mode - When Parameter Batch Mode is enabled, the scanner stores parameter bar code
data intended for the cradle. When the scanner is inserted into a cradle, the batched parameter data is sent
over the cradle contacts, and the mode is disabled. This may be needed when the cradle and/or scanner is
configured with its radio turned off.
In all modes, transmissions are halted if the digital scanner is moved out of range. The digital scanner resumes
when it is back in range. If a bar code is scanned while batch data is transmitted it is appended to the end of the
batched data; parameter bar codes are not stored.
IMPORTANT Batch mode does not apply to SPP Slave Mode.
NOTE If the batch mode selection is changed while there is batched data, the new batch mode takes
effect only after all the previously batched data is sent
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NOTE Transmission is halted if the connection to the remote device is lost.
NOTE If the digital scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the
digital scanner is re-inserted in the cradle.
NOTE If the digital scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the
digital scanner is re-inserted in the cradle.
The radio may be turned off as batch data is transmitted over the cradle contacts.
This mode can only be exited by scanning Normal (default) mode.
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