1. The laser light emitted from the PTC’s internal laser scanner exits the unit through this lens.
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Do not stare into the laser beam or point the scanner at anyone’s eyes; permanent eye damage could result.
2. The PTC’s internal laser scanner is used to scan bar codes. The scanner can be rotated 330 degrees to allow for straight-ahead, out-the-back,
or side-angle scanning.
3. An elastic strap attaches to this bracket. Use the strap to secure the PTC to the palm of your hand, making it easier to hold onto. To remove
the strap from the bracket, turn the triangle on the strap 45
o
clockwise and release it.
4. This 15-pin connector connects the PTC via cable to a host computer or to standard serial devices such as printers and modems. It can also be
used with a battery charger to recharge the PTC’s nickel-cadmium battery pack.
5. The optical coupler allows the PTC to communicate with a host computer through an optional optical communication cradle. Instead of
sending data in the form of electronic signals through the micro DB-15 connector, the PTC sends the data in the form of pulses of light to
a similar coupler on the cradle. Then the cradle converts the pulses of light into electronic signals and transmits them to the host computer.
The cradle can also send data to the PTC via the optical coupler. Refer to the
SC-960RL/SC-960L User’s Guide
for instructions on using the
cradle.
6. The battery that powers the PTC rests in this compartment. The PTC can use either a nickel-cadmium battery pack or a 9-volt alkaline
battery.
5. Optical coupler
1. Scanner lens
6. Battery compartment
4. Micro DB-15 connector
2. Laser scanner
3. Handstrap bracket
Figure 2. The PTC-960RL (back, bottom, and side view)
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