Chapter 3 - Cordless System Operation; How The Cordless Charge Base/Access Point Works; Linking The Scanner To A Charge Base; Linking The Scanner To An Access Point - 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 Charge Base/Access Point Works

A cordless charge base or an Access Point provide the link between the cordless scanner and the host system. The base/
Access Point 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 coordinates the central inter-
face 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 cordless charge base is also a scanner's battery charger. Refer to
tion.

Linking the Scanner to a Charge Base

Turn off power before connecting a base, then power up the computer once the base is fully connected. When the base is con-
nected and powered up, put the scanner in the base to establish a link. The green LED on the base flashes to indicate the scan-
ner'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.
a Granit scanner, the scanner also vibrates. If you receive an error tone and the red LED lights, the scanner has not linked to the
base. Refer to page 14-4

Linking the Scanner to an Access Point

Turn on the computer (laptop/desktop). Plug the interface cable into the Access Point first and
then into the appropriate port on the computer. The Page button lights up when the connection to
the host is made.
Xenon Scanner
CCB01-010BT Charge Base
Page Button and Base LEDs
for troubleshooting information.
Charging Information, page 3-4, for additional informa-
Granit Scanner
CCB02-100BT/CCB05-100BT Charge
Base Page Button and Base LEDs
If using
Page
Button
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