Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
External Bar Code Readers
7.1 External Bar Code Readers
7.1.1 PowerScan™ Standard, LR and XLR Bar Code Scanners
Note: Refer to “SE1200 High Performance & Long Range Specs” on page 281 for detailed specifications.
The 7530 supports Psion Teklogix’ PowerScan™ industrial bar code scanner with standard, long range and extra long range options.
To connect this scanner to the 7530, attach the device to the tether port at the upperright side of the 7530. Before using the bar code reader, you may need to change some parameters. For details, review “Scanner Properties Setup” on page 118 and
“Bar Codes” on page 121.
7.1.2 Entering Data With The Bar Code Reader
Note: For helpful scanning tips, refer to “Scanning Techniques” on page 49.
When a label is scanned successfully, the 7530 will beep if configured appropriately and the scan LED will flash. Occasionally, the bar code labels are poorly printed or damaged and cannot be read properly. In this case, use the keyboard to enter data from the label.
7.2 The 7530 Battery
Note: Battery specifications are detailed in“Lithium-Ion Battery Pack” on page 288.
7530 Lithium-Ion batteries operate for a minimum of ten hours
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after a charge.
These batteries do not require conditioning. Typical battery life is 300 cycles or 3 years average use. A full charge is completed in 4 hours with a typical charge time of 1.5 hours.
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Times are approximate and may vary depending on operating conditions.
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