Advantech MARS-1030, User Manual

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2.5.7 Scanning Barcode
To use the scanning function, complete the following steps:
1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film
before using devices equipped with a laser scanner.
2. Select Start > Setting > Control Panel > Barcode Setting ; com-
plete all configurations following all description of 3.2.1 BarCode
Setting .
3. Run the WordPad software program
4. Aim the scanning beam at the center of bar code.
– Position the device close to bar code when scanning
– Position at a distance when scanning lager bar codes.
– The scanner is disabled after you release the key or after five
seconds.
5. Press the Right/left/central scan key. The scanner scans as long as
you hold the key or for five seconds.
6. Upon reading a bar code, the red LED indicator comes on until the
trigger is release or five seconds. The green LED and the beep tone
indicate a good read.
7. Barcode Scanning Position
This device can read from 40 to 300mm distance.
– Position the laser scanner close to the barcode when scanning
small barcodes. And position it in a distance from the barcode
when scanning large barcodes