Scan; Scan Triggering Modes - Motorola RS507-IM2xxxxSTWR Product Reference Manual

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Scan

The Imager uses digital camera technology to take an image of a bar code and software decoding algorithms are
executed to extract the bar code data from the image.

Scan Triggering Modes

Manual Triggering
Launch a scanning software application on the mobile computer.
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Position the Imager approximately 22.8 cm (9 inches) from a bar code and press the Scan Trigger. Position the
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cross hair laser beam to cover the bar code. The Imager takes a digital picture (image) of the bar code and
stores it in memory for decoding.
NOTE After battery is inserted or a corded adaptor is connected (on both sides), the first trigger press disables the
auto triggering mode.
One green flash of the LEDs is given and a high beep sounds to indicate that the bar code was properly
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decoded.
NOTE In some configurations proper decoding of a bar code is indicated by the software application running on
the mobile computer.
Auto-triggering
(Triggerless models only)
The Imager is provided with auto-triggering capability. In auto-triggering mode, both motion and proximity sensors
are used to trigger the Imager when the user intends to scan a bar code.
With auto-triggering activated, the Imager automatically scans when motion stops and a bar code is placed within
the depth of field of the Imager. The Imager scans the bar code and turns off to conserve power.
To scan a bar code in auto-triggering mode:
Position the Imager approximately 22.8 cm (9 inches) from a bar code.
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Aim at the bar code.
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The Imager takes a picture (image) of the bar code and stores it in memory for decoding.
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One green flash of the Scan LEDs and a high beep indicates that a bar code was properly decoded.
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NOTE In some applications, proper detection of a bar code is indicated by a software application running on the
mobile computer.
(Triggered models only)