Intermec Janus 2010 User Manual page 515

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BAK
Bad Program Acknowledgment character. This character is sent from the
reader to indicate that the IRL program received from the host could not be
successfully compiled.
bar code density
Number of data characters that can be represented in a linear unit of measure.
Often expressed in characters per inch.
bar code label
A label that contains a bar code symbol.
bar code symbology
A scheme for encoding data as bar code. Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, and
Codabar are examples of different symbologies.
battery pack
See NiCad battery pack.
battery pack locks
The two yellow switches that, along with the battery pack release button
mechanism, hold the battery pack onto a JANUS 2010.
baud rate
The number of discreet conditions or signal events per second. In RS-232 and
RS-422/485 systems, baud rate is the same as bits per second (bps).
binary file
A file that contains a sequence of 8-bit data characters or executable code.
Compare to ASCII text file. Binary files require special software for
transmission. See also binary file transfer.
binary file transfer (BFT)
The process or method for transmitting a binary file (such as an executable file)
from one computer device to another.
boot
Usually means to invoke a bootstrap process, which involves building up a
system from some simple preliminary instructions or information.
Boot Loader menu
The menu on the reader used to reboot the reader, to dump the reader's RAM,
to reload or upgrade the reader's software, or to use Storage mode.
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