Motorola MC7090CN, User Manual

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Using the MC70 2 - 17
Data Capture
The MC70 offers two types of data capture options:
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Linear scanning
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Imaging.
Figure 2-11
Data Capture Configurations
Linear Scanning
EDAs with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:
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Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, and 1-D code
types.
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Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Imaging
EDAs with an integrated imager have the following features:
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Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
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The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
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Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in
its memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Operational Modes
EDAs with an integrated imager support three modes of operation, listed below. Activate each mode by pulling
the trigger or pressing the
Scan button.
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Decode Mode : In this mode, the EDA attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of
view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the trigger, or until it decodes a bar code.
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Pick List Mode : This mode allows you to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is
in the EDA’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair over the required bar code to
decode only this bar code. This feature is ideal for pick lists containing multiple bar codes and
manufacturing or transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).
Imager
Linear Scanner