Transition Counter - Microscan MS-820 User Manual

Transition Counter

Transition Counter

Used for both AGC and label detection routines (see
Definition: During the read cycle, the scanner counts the number of bar and space
transitions defined in the Transition Counter. If the count matches or
exceeds the threshold, the scanner will perform AGC routines. The
results of this test are also made known in output messages.See
Code Output," on page 8-4
Transition Counter Status
Serial Cmd: <KH transition counter
Default: Disabled
Options: 0 = Disabled
Transition Counter Threshold
Definition: Determines the number of bar/space transitions that must be read
before a label is considered present and AGC can be resolved.
Usage: Can be useful in certain application where extraneous objects in the
field of view might require a higher threshold.
Serial Cmd: <KH transition counter
Default: 14
Options: 1 to 255
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