Scanning Modes - Datalogic Touch TD1100 series Quick Reference Manual

Scanning Modes

If the interface type is changed, scanner configuration may automatically
reset to a different Scanning Mode.
NOTE
The reader can operate in one of several scanning modes:
Trigger Single —
When the trigger is pulled, scanning is activated until one of the following
occurs:
- a programmable duration
- a label has been read
- the trigger is released
This mode is associated with typical handheld reader operation: when the trigger is pulled,
scanning starts and the product scans until the trigger is released, or a label is read, or the
maximum programmable duration
Trigger Hold Multiple —
until the trigger is released or a programmable duration
not disable scanning. Double Read Timeout
this mode.
Trigger Pulse Multiple —
programmable duration1 has elapsed or the trigger has been pulled again to transition to
another state. Double Read Timeout
Flashing —
The reader flashes
Always On —
No trigger pull is required to read a bar code. Scanning is continually on. Dou-
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ble Read Timeout prevents undesired multiple reads while in this mode.
Hands-Free Mode —
automatically when an item is placed in reader's field of view. If the trigger is pulled, the
reader acts as if in Trigger Single mode. Double Read Timeout prevents undesired multiple
reads while in this mode.
1. See the Product Reference Guide (PRG) for additional programmable features, such as
Scanning Active Time.
2. Double Read Timeout is also programmed using the PRG.
3. Controlled by Flash On Time and Flash Off Time. Use the PRG to program these options.
Quick Reference Guide
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has elapsed
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has elapsed.
When the trigger is pulled, scanning starts and the product scans
When the trigger is pulled and released, scanning is activated until
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prevents undesired multiple reads while in this mode.
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on and off regardless of the trigger status.
No trigger pull is required to read a bar code. Scanning is turned on
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has elapsed. Reading a label does
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prevents undesired multiple reads while in
Scanning Modes
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