《Bar Code Basics》.pdfVIP

Technology White Paper Bar Code Basics Overview of Fixed-Mount Bar Code Scanners Technology White Paper Bar Code Basics: Overview of Fixed-Mount Bar Code Scanners This white paper is intended to give you an introductory overview of fi xed-mount bar code scanners: how they work, what they can and can’t do, and how they can meet your specifi c requirements. This paper does not attempt to make a case for any particular technology or product, nor does it go into extreme detail about such issues as bar code label production or interface with a host computer. Topics of this paper include: - Fixed-Mount Bar Code Scanners: Background and Applications - Types of Fixed-Mount Scanners - Defi ning Your Needs - How Fixed-Mount Scanners Work - The Bar Code Label - Sizing and Orienting the Label - Label Speed and Scanner Speed - Special Cases - Planning Your Installation - Optical Throw and Depth of Field - System Considerations - Scanner Mounting and Environment - Terminology Microscan Systems, Inc. Through the years, we have found that a little up-front planning and a few simple questions can ensure a successful i xed scanner ap- plication. In contrast to hand-held scanners that have a human operator to trigger and aim the scanner, i xed mount scanners require a well thought-out plan but can deliver scales of economy if implemented correctly. Even so, the issues and criteria involved are relatively simple. Familiarize yourself with the basics, know the right questions to ask and don’t stop asking questions until the answers make sense. Fixed-Mount Bar Code Scanners: Background and Applications The earliest bar code scanners were capable of little more than rudimentary identii cation and counting