Datalogic PowerScan Retail PBT9501-RT, Quick Reference Manual

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Operating Mode
16 PowerScan™ Retail PBT9501-RT
Operating Mode
Scan Mode
The imager can be set to operate in one of several scan-
ning modes. See the PRG for more information and set-
tings for any of the options:
Trigger Single (Default) — When the trigger is pulled, scan-
ning is activated until one of the following occurs:
• a programmable duration
1
has elapsed
• a label has been read
• the trigger is released
Trigger Hold Multiple — When the trigger is pulled, scan-
ning starts and the product scans until the trigger is
released or “maximum scan on time”
1
has elapsed. Read-
ing a label does not disable scanning. Double Read Time-
out
1
prevents undesired multiple reads in this mode.
Trigger Pulse Multiple — When the trigger is pulled and
released, scanning is activated until programmable dura-
tion
1
has elapsed or the trigger has been pulled again to
transition to another state. Double Read Timeout
1
pre-
vents undesired multiple reads while in this mode.
Flashing — The reader flashes
1
on and off regardless of the
trigger status.
Always On — No trigger pull is required to read a bar code.
Scanning is continually on. If the trigger is pulled, the
reader acts as if it is in Trigger Single (Default) Mode. Dou-
ble Read Timeout
1
prevents undesired multiple reads
while in this mode.
Stand Mode —
N
o trigger pull is required to read a bar
code. Scanning is turned on automatically when an item is
placed in reader’s field of view. If the trigger is pulled, the
reader acts as if it is in Single Read mode. Double Read
Timeout
1
prevents undesired multiple reads while in this
mode.
1. See the Product Reference Guide (PRG) for more information