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 232 for detailed specifications.
The 7535 supports Psion Teklogix’ PowerScan™ industrial bar code scanner with standard, long range and extra long range options.
To connect this scanner to the 7535, attach the device to the tether port at the upperright side of the 7535. Before using the bar code reader, you may need to change some parameters. For details, review “Scanner Properties” on page 86 and “Bar
Codes” on page 89.
7.1.2 Entering Data With The Bar Code Reader
Note: For helpful scanning tips, refer to “Scanning Techniques” on page 51.
When a label is scanned successfully, the 7535 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 7535 Battery
Note: Battery specifications are detailed in“Lithium-Ion Battery Pack” on page 240.
7535 Lithium-Ion batteries operate for a minimum of eight 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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