Scanner Features - Allen-Bradley 2-D User Manual

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Scanner Features

The 2-D scanner emits a raster scanning pattern which is capable of
scanning both:
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One-dimensional bar codes
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Two-dimensional bar codes (PDF417 bar codes)
The scanners use a low power visible (red) laser diode for scanning,
which can read color bar codes and symbols printed on just about
any substrate. The trigger turns on the laser which scans a label at
approximately 560 scans per second.
The laser beam:
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exits through the scan window
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reflects off the label back through the window
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is detected by a sensor in the scanner
When a label is read, the laser beam is automatically turned off until
the trigger is pressed again. If no label is read, the laser beam
automatically turns off after 0.5 to 3 seconds (timeout is adjustable)
and remains off until the trigger is released and pressed again.
Publication 2755-6.4
Scanner Features
LEDs
Cable Connector
Trigger