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Read Duration Output
Read Duration Output
Read Duration Output Mode
Important: To measure the entire read cycle when in External Level trigger mode, set
When to Output Symbol Data to End of Read Cycle .
This output can measure over 49 days’ worth of duration; if exceeded, the “OVERFLOW”
message will be output in place of the duration.
Read Duration Output Separator
Usage: Useful in evaluating actual read cycle timing results, especially when
initially setting up an application to determine maximum line speed
(obtainable based on spacing between symbols.)
Definition: When enabled the duration of the read cycle (in milliseconds) is
appended to the symbol data.
The read duration is the time from the beginning of the read cycle until
data is output.
Serial Cmd: < K706, status ,separator >
Default:
Disabled
Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled
Definition:
User defined character that separates the symbol information from the
Read Duration Output.
Serial Cmd: < K706, status, separator >
Default:
,
(comma)
Options: Any ASCII character.