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PowerScan® 7000BT SRI
How to Scan
When the trigger is pressed, the scanner projects a red, horizontal illumi-
nating beam. This beam will remain on until the trigger is released, a bar
code is read, or until a time-out
1
period expires.
Linear Bar Codes —
To scan a linear bar code, center the illumination
beam over the bar code as shown in
Figure 6
a. The scanner must “see”
across the width of all of the bars. Move the scanner further away from
the bar code to increase the scanning coverage area.
Stacked Bar Codes —
Stacked bar codes are read by holding in on the
trigger and moving the illumination beam in a smooth motion over the
bar code from top to bottom as shown in
Figure 6
b. That motion should
be slow as well, since moving very fast will cause individual rows of the
stacked code to be overlooked, and will require extra sweeps to capture.
You will hear a series of ticks, followed by a final beep when the bar
code’s content has been completely decoded. You may need to sweep the
bar code several times in order to complete the read. Sweeps may be
made either from top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top.
1. Reference the Product Reference Guide (PRG) for more information about the aiming
beam time-out period.
NOTE
If the surface being scanned is highly reflective
(e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the item
or the scanner slightly (15° to 18°) to prevent
unwanted reflection.
