Selecting the Operative Mode
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Selecting the Operative Mode
The PowerScan PM8300-DK has two basic operative modes.
Simple Data Input Mode
In Simple Data Input Mode, data entered manually on the keypad is transmitted
to the host once the enter key is pressed. The data can be transmitted in one of
three ways:
1.
With the same formatting of the read barcode;
2.
With a specifically defined formatting;
3.
Without additional information.
Quantity-Code Mode
When the scanner is in Quantity-code Mode, the operator is prompted to enter
data for quantity (QTY), and then to read the barcode label. The data input by
the operator is then appended to the barcode label and it is transmitted in a single
string with configurable header, terminators and separator.
The order can be defined (i.e. header-qty-separator-code-terminator OR header-
code-separator-qty-terminator).
If no quantity is entered and a barcode is read the scanner can be set to either:
1.
Transmit as described above, with default quantity equal to 1;
2.
Transmit barcode alone without any additional formatting;
3.
Discard barcode label and generate an error beep.
Enable Simple Data Input Mode (Default)
Enable Quantity-Code Mode