Datalogic Scanning 1000 User Manual

 

 
 
Barcode 
A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or 
alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a barcode 
symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, 
check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, 
each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format.  
 
BIOS 
Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API 
used to interface with standard PC hardware. 
 
Bit 
Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight 
consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the 
byte determines its meaning. 
 
Bits per Second (bps) 
Number of bits transmitted or received per second. 
 
Byte 
On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a 
pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from 
the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in memory can be used to 
store one ASCII character. 
 
Decode 
To recognize a barcode symbology (e.g.,  Codabar, Code 128, Code 3 of 9, 
UPC/EAN, etc.) and analyze the content of the barcode scanned. 
 
EEPROM 
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An on-board non-volatile 
memory chip.  
 
Flash 
Non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. 
 
Host 
A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as 
network control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or 
programming languages.