Automatic Gain Control (Agc) Settings - Microscan MS-890 User Manual

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Settings

Important: AGC settings apply to both AGC and symbol detection.
Symbol Detect Status
Usage: During the read cycle, the scanner counts the number of bar and space
transitions defined in the Transition Counter. If the count matches or
exceeds the threshold, the scanner will perform AGC routines.
AGC is the acronym for Automatic Gain Control. AGC increases the depth of
Definition:
field by attempting to maintain signal strength at a constant level regardless
of the range of the symbol.
Serial Cmd: <K505,symbol detect
Default: Disabled
Options: 0 = Disabled
Minimum Number of Transitions
Usage: Can be useful in certain application where extraneous objects in the field of
view might require a higher threshold.
Definition: Determines the number of bar/space transitions that must be read before a
symbol is considered present and AGC can be resolved.
Serial Cmd: <K505,symbol detect
Default: 14
Options: 1 to 255
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1 = Enabled
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