Normal Operation; Image Capturing - Datalogic PowerScan PD8530 Reference Manual

POWERSCAN® PD8530
The field of view indicated by the aiming system will be smaller when the
PowerScan® PD8530 is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the
code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to
the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther
from the unit. (See chapter 8 for further details).
2.2

NORMAL OPERATION

PowerScan® PD8530 normally functions by capturing and decoding codes.
Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger partially to enable the aiming
system. Then, pull it completely to capture and decode the image. The reader will
repeatedly flash until the symbol is decoded or timeout is reached. In between the
flashes of the reader, the aiming system keeps on showing the field of view on the
target (see Figure 2
As you are reading code symbols, adjust the distance at which you are holding the
reader.
The PowerScan® PD8530 hand-held reader aiming system is
designed for general reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols.
Some variation in reading distance will occur due to narrow bar width
and other factors.
NOTE
If reading codes positioned on reflective surfaces, it may be
necessary to tilt the reader with respect to the barcode and/or set the
Camera Control parameters (see page 53).
NOTE
2 .3 IMA GE CAPTURING
PowerScan® PD8530 can also function as a camera by capturing images of labels,
si gnatures, and other items.
In order to capture an image, the user should read a Capture Image code (see
page 76), then point at the image subject and pull the trigger. This way, the image
will be captured and sent to the host PC. PowerScan® PD8530 then returns to
normal operation. To capture another image you must read another Capture Image
C ode of the same or a different Preset Configuration.
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