Table Of Contents - PSC PowerScan RF System Manual

Introduction................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ..................................................................................................1
References ..............................................................................................................1
Product Description .................................................................................................2
Laser Cautions ..............................................................................................................4
Radio Frequency Interference .......................................................................................5
Quick Start Instructions ............................................................................................................6
Unpacking and Inspecting the Base Station ...........................................................6
Installation Procedures ...........................................................................................6
Installing the Battery ......................................................................................................7
Verifying Scanner Operation .........................................................................................8
Connecting the Base Station to the Host Terminal ........................................................8
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station ........................................................................10
Verifying Scanner-to-Base Station Communications ............................................11
Using the PowerScan RF System ..........................................................................................11
Battery Charging and Maintenance .............................................................................12
Tips for Extending Battery Life ..............................................................................13
Disposing of Batteries ...........................................................................................13
Four Station Charger ............................................................................................13
How to Scan ................................................................................................................15
Depth of Field ........................................................................................................16
Active Symbologies ...............................................................................................20
Enhanced Scanning for Hard-to-Read Bar Codes ................................................20
LED and Beeper Indications ........................................................................................21
Maximizing Signal Range ............................................................................................25
Three-Position Lock ..............................................................................................26
Mounting the Base Station .....................................................................................................27
Horizontal (Table or Countertop) Mounting ...........................................................27
Vertical (Wall) Mounting ........................................................................................29
Post or Forklift Mounting .......................................................................................30
RF Programmable Features....................................................................................................31
Programming Overview ........................................................................................32
What Is Programming Mode? ...............................................................................33
The Programming Session ...................................................................................34
Programming Sequence .......................................................................................36
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