KDC480/485 UHF
Quick Guide
See Reference Manual for more detailed information.
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3.3
Changing the UHF Read Tag Modes: Single, Multiple, or Active
This mode only works when the device is in UHF mode. Refer to 3.1 to see how to toggle read modes.
When in UHF Mode, you have the option of scanning in 3 different modes. The modes change in the following
order: Active (default) read -> Single read -> Multiple read. The mode can be changed by pressing the DOWN
button for 2 seconds.
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Single mode: Only one tag is read every time the scan button is pressed.
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1 short beep will occur when changing mode with Down key.
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Multiple mode: When the Scan button is pressed, reads multiple tags simultaneously for the set time
(default 10 seconds).
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2 short beeps will occur when changing mode with Down key.
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Time setting can be changed in Settings ->Reading Timeout.
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Active mode: Basic operation status. Simultaneous reading of multiple tags while pressing the scan
button (max. 10 minutes)
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3 short beeps will occur when changing mode with Down key.
Alternatively, you can scan the special barcodes (page 6) to change the mode. To change from active mode to
another mode, you should disable the active mode first.
Active Mode (Enable)
Active Mode (Disable)
In Active Mode, if the SCAN button or Trigger button is pressed more than 10 minutes, the read mode
automatically changes from UHF Mode to Barcode Mode to save battery life in the case of the trigger being
stuck in the scan position. This option is enabled by default and may be disabled.
Single Mode
Multiple Mode
