Activating The Engine; Decoding - Honeywell Dolphin 6100 User Manual

Activating the Engine

When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the image engine.
Using Demos
Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced features
of the terminal. There are two Demos that feature the image engine: Image Demo and Scan Demo.
To access these demos, tap
• Select Scan Demo to verify decoding, or
• Select Image Demo to verify imaging (not available on device using the IS4813 laser engine).

Decoding

The Dolphin terminal supports two types of image decoding: Full-area imaging and Advanced Linear
Decoding (ALD).
Full-area Imaging
Full-area imaging means that the Dolphin terminal supports omni-directional aiming, meaning
that a positive read can be obtained from many positions. For details, see
Scanning Positions
ALD
ALD provides fast reading of linear (1D) and stacked linear bar codes (PDF417). For the best
read, the aiming pattern should be centered horizontally across the bar code. When ALD is
enabled, the reader does not read matrix or postal codes.
To Decode a Bar Code
1. Tap > Demos > Scan Demo.
2. Position the Dolphin terminal over one of the sample bar codes on page 5-3.
A range of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.
3. Project the aiming brackets by pressing and holding the Scan key. The Scan LED lights red
4. Center the aimer crosshair over the bar code. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the
bar code to achieve optimal decoding;
5. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps.
Sample Bar Codes
You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:
Sample 128
Code 128
> Demos.
on page 5-4.
Omni-Directional Scanning Positions, page 5-4
Sample PDF417
PDF417 Test Message
Omni-Directional
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