JADAK FM-8/FM-9 User’s Manual
Trigger Commands
In order to scan barcodes, you need to send a trigger command. This can be done in
various ways. You can activate the FM-8/FM-9 by sending the trigger command
TRGON
serially or by using the trigger line/pin (available for the RS-232 and USB 1.1 versions).
Several supporting commands are provided to set the allowed trigger time-out (e.g. the
maximum time that the scanner will take to keep looking for a barcode) on the next page.
TRGON
This command turns the trigger ON.
TRGOFF
This command turns the trigger OFF.
Trigger Modes
Manual Trigger (level)
When in manual trigger mode, the FM-8/FM-9 scans until a bar code is read, until the
trigger is
released, or a time-out occurs.
Use the command below to enable Manual Trigger Mode.
* Manual (level) Trigger
Presentation Mode
Presentation mode is a hands free mode of operation in which the FM-8/FM-9 will
automatically trigger on when an object is moved into the field of view.
The FM-8/FM-9 will not enter low power mode while in presentation mode.
Use the command below to enable Presentation Mode.
Presentation Mode