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Appendix M
Using the Scan Stand
Stand mode allows the operator to use an LZ300 laser in “hands free” mode
while attached to an RF Terminal. This is useful in shipping applications or
any application where the operator requires both hands to perform their
function.
Stand Mode is actually a fast cycling laser looking for a bar code (many
transitions between black and white). The user scans the bar code on the
Stand to activate it. A scan of the same bar code while in "Stand Mode" will
deactivate it. The "Stand Mode" on the RF Terminal only supports the
external LZ300 Scanner, not the internal scanner and not the LZ400
Scanner. When the scanner detects a suspect bar code, the beam spreads
wider and stays on for 2 1/2 second or until a bar code is successfully read.
If successfully read, the scanner turns off until the next prompt. If no read
occurred, it resumes the cycling looking for a prospective bar code.
When in Stand Mode, if a key is pressed, we assume the user wants to key
data instead of scan data, so the scanner is turned off; at this point the
scanner can be used if triggered. Once the data entry is finished and
transmitted and the next prompt is received from the host program
requesting either 1) scanner only input, or 2) scanner/keyboard input; the
"Stand Mode" operation is resumed.
The Stand itself is available in two models, one with a weighted base (if you
need to move the stand from site to site) or a gooseneck-only model that
must be permanently mounted to a surface.
