Chapter 3 - Cordless System Operation (Voyager 1202G); How The Charge And Communications Base Works; Linking The Scanner To A Base; Communication Between The Cordless System And The Host - Honeywell Voyager 1202G-BF User Manual

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Cordless System Operation (Voyager 1202g)
Note: This chapter applies only to Voyager 1202g cordless scanning systems. It does not apply to corded or Voyager 1202g-
BF scanners. See
1202G-BF).

How the Charge and Communications Base Works

A charge and communications base provides the link between the cordless scanner and the host system. The base contains an
interface assembly and an RF communication module. The RF communication module performs the data exchange between
the cordless scanner and the interface assembly. The control assembly coordinates the central interface activities including:
transmitting/receiving commands and data to/from the host system, performing software activities (parameter menuing, visual
indicator support, power-on diagnostics), and data translation required for the host system.
The base is also a scanner's battery charger. Refer to

Linking the Scanner to a Base

Turn off power before connecting a base, then power up the computer once the base is fully connected. When the base is con-
nected and powered up, put the scanner in the base to establish a link. The red LED on the base lights to indicate power, and
the green LED flashes to indicate the scanner's battery is charging.
The scanner emits a two tone beep sequence when the scanner and base radios link. That indicates the scanner is linked to
the base.
To determine if your cordless system is set up correctly, scan one of the sample bar codes in the back of this manual. If the
scanner provides a single good read beep and the green LED lights, the scanner has successfully linked to the base. If you
receive an error chirp and the bar code is not scanned, the scanner has not linked to the base.
Communication Between the Cordless System
and the Host
The cordless scanner provides immediate feedback in the form of a "good read" indication (a green LED on the scanner and an
audible beep) after a bar code is scanned correctly and the base has acknowledged receiving the data. This is possible since
the cordless system provides two-way communication between the scanner and the base.
Cordless System Operation (Voyager 1202g-BF)
Scanner
on page 4-1 for Voyager 1202g-BF scanners (PN:
Charging Information, page 3-3, for additional information.
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Base LEDs
Base
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