Release Scan Mode; Attaching A Bar Code Reader - PSC Falcon 310 User Manual

Release Scan Mode

Attaching a Bar Code Reader

User's Guide
3. After a short timeout period, the laser switches to a full scanning
beam and reads the bar code.
• The default timeout period is one-half second.
Release Scan mode provides greater control over the spotting beam:
1. Press and hold the laser trigger for the laser to emit a spotting beam.
• The spotting beam stays on for up to 5 seconds until the trigger is
released in Release Scan mode.
2. The laser switches to a full scanning beam and reads the bar code.
3. Turn off the full scanning beam by pressing and releasing the trigger.
To prevent accidental scanning, both modes require that the laser trigger is
held down to activate the spotting beam.
If a Falcon or
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reader can be attached to the connector at the top. The reader's cable must
have a standard nine-pin squeeze connector at the end.
To attach a bar code reader:
• Match the orientation of the holes on the squeeze connector with
the pins on the Falcon's connector.
• Push the squeeze connector onto the Falcon's connector until it is
firmly in place. Refer to
does not have an integrated laser scanner, a bar code
.
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Attaching a Bar Code Reader
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