Intermec 1555 Reference Guide

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Before You Begin
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This chapter presents the intended audience, topics of discussion, 
related documentation, and any conventions used in this guide.
Purpose
This programmer’s reference manual presents information about configuring and 
programming the Sabre 1555 RFID & Bar Code Reader. This guide also provides 
detailed technical specifications of the device.
Intended Audience
This guide was written for people who will be using and programming the 1555 unit. 
The programming information in Chapter 4, “Interactive Programming Mode,” 
assumes that the user has a working knowledge of computer programming.
Guide Topics
This programmer’s reference manual contains the following chapters and appendixes. 
Chapter Title
Description
Chapter 1
Before You Begin
Describes the audience, guide topics, and related documentation 
and software.
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Provides tips for getting started as well as an overview of the 
functions and features of the 1555 and system configuration.
Chapter 3
Operational Modes
Presents information about the operating modes that the 1555 uses.
Chapter 4
Interactive Programming 
Mode
Presents the basics for programming the 1555 interactively using a 
host system.
Appendix A
Acronyms and 
Glossary
Provides an alphabetical list of abbreviations, acronyms, and terms 
used in this guide.
Appendix B—Command Value-to-
Base 32 Conversion Table
Provides character conversion information.
Appendix C—Data Value-to-Base 64 
Conversion Table
Provides character conversion information.
Appendix D—Code 128 ASCII 
Character-to-Parameter Conversion 
Table
Provides character conversion information.
Appendix E
System Specifications
Provides technical specifications on the 1555 product.