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Angle
Scanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes. When laser beams reflect directly back into the
scanner from the bar code, this specular reflection can “blind” the scanner.
scanner from the bar code, this specular reflection can “blind” the scanner.
To avoid this, scan the bar code so that the beam does not bounce directly back. But don’t scan at too
sharp an angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to make a successful
decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
sharp an angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to make a successful
decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
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Hold the EDA farther away for larger symbols.
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Move the EDA closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Linear Scanning
1.
Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the EDA.
2.
Aim the scan window at the bar code.
Figure 2-16
Linear Scanning
3.
Press the scan button. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The Scan/Decode LED lights
red to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the
bar code was decoded successfully.
red to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the
bar code was decoded successfully.
Figure 2-17
Linear Scanner Aiming Pattern
NOTE
Scanning procedures depend on the application and EDA configuration. An application may
use different scanning procedures from the one listed above.
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