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ODT-MAC40*-*-RD
Operation
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7.1.1 Settings Tab
The Settings tab enables you to configure various parameters and send
commands to the reader. Using the buttons on the left-hand section of the display,
you can navigate to the other tabs, Communication , Gallery , and Language .
In the center of the display, the following functions are available in different areas:
Sensor Parameters & System Settings
Decoder Parameters
Parameter Explanation
Flash duration This parameter is used to set the duration of the flash at intervals of 10
µ
s.
Gain This parameter is used to set the electronic gain. A high value electronically
increases the brightness of the captured image and can improve the readability
of the code considerably in the event of poor ambient conditions.
Parameter Explanation
Timeout This parameter is used to set the time limit after which the read operation is
terminated.
Axis alignment Use this parameter to set the alignment of the code to the object to be read. This
improves the decoding results.
Inverse Off: Select this option if you are using Data Matrix codes on a white background.
On: Select this option if you are using inverse Data Matrix codes on a black
background.
Symbol size This parameter is used to set the symbol size of the Data Matrix codes used.
Using constant symbol sizes improves decoding results.