Chapter 3 - Cordless System Operation; How The Cordless Base Works; Linking The Scanner To The Base - Honeywell Xenon 1900 User Manual

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Cordless System Operation
Note: This chapter applies only to cordless scanning systems. It does not apply
to corded scanners.

How the Cordless Base Works

The cordless base provides the link between the cordless scanner and the host
system. The base contains an interface assembly and an RF communication
module. The RF communication module performs the data exchange between
the cordless scanner and the interface assembly. The control assembly coordi-
nates the central interface activities including: transmitting/receiving commands
and data to/from the host system, performing software activities (parameter
menuing, visual indicator support, power-on diagnostics), and data translation
required for the host system.
The base also is the scanner's battery charger. Refer to
Sequences and

Linking the Scanner to the Base

Turn off power before connecting the base, then power up the computer once
the base is fully connected. When the base is connected and powered up, put
the scanner in the base to establish a link. The green LED on the base flashes
to indicate the scanner's battery is charging.
If the scanner and base have previously been linked, you do not receive any
feedback. If this is the first time that the scanner and base are linked, both
devices emit a short chirp when their radios link. At this point, that one scanner
is linked to one base.
To determine if your cordless system is set up correctly, scan one of the sample
bar codes in the back of this manual. If the scanner provides a single good read
beep and the green LED lights, the scanner has successfully linked to the base.
If you receive an error tone and the red LED lights, the scanner has not linked to
the base. Refer to
Meaning, page 3-5, for additional information.
Scanner
CCB01-010BT
Charge Base
page 13-5 for troubleshooting information.
Beeper and LED
Page Button and
Base LEDs
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