Honeywell VOYAGER 1200G, User Manual

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Cordless System Operation
Note: This chapter applies only to cordless scanning systems. It does not apply
to corded scanners.
How the Charge and Communications Base
Works
A cordless charge and communications base provides the link between the
cordless scanner and the host system. The base contains an interface assem-
bly and an RF communication module. The RF communication module per-
forms 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 cordless charge base is also a scanner’s battery charger. Refer to
Charging Information , page 3-4, for additional information.
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 connected and powered up, put the
scanner in the base to establish a link. The red LED on the base lights to indi-
cate power, and the green LED flashes to indicate the scanner’s battery is
charging.
If the scanner and base have previously been linked, you do not receive any
feedback. If this is the first time that the scanner and base are linked, both
devices emit a short chirp when their radios link. That indicates that the scan-
ner is linked to the base.
Scanner
Charge Base
Base LEDs
Page Button