Read Rate - Microscan MS-3 Manual Book

Chapter 11

Read Rate

When in a read rate mode, the scanner will output a number preceding the symbol
data. This number will represent either the number of decoded scans per second or
the percentage of successful decoder per total number of scans.
Make a note of the decode rate. It will be a useful reference when calculating the
number of decodes (see "Formulas for Number of Decodes" on page
Read Rate By Serial Command
Enter Single Symbol Decodes/Second Test
Sending <C> instructs the scanner to transmit the decodes per second and symbol
data (if any). The decode rate can vary dramatically due to the angle and location of
the symbol in relation to the scan line. This test is very useful in aligning and position-
ing the scanning device during installation.
Enter Single Symbol Percent Test
Sending <Cp> instructs the scanner to transmit the percentage of decodes and any
scanned symbol data.
Enter Multisymbol Decode Rate Test
Sending <Cs> instructs the scanner to transmit the decode rate and symbol data (if
any) for multiple symbols.
Enter Multisymbol Percent Test
Sending <Cm> instructs the scanner to transmit the percentage of scans decoded and
symbol data (if any) for multiple symbols.
End Read Rate Test
Sending <J> ends both the Percent test and the Decodes/Second test for both
single and multi-symbol.
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