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Cordless Systems Manual
Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host
Host system confirmation may be implemented with a bi-directional interface like
Host RS-232. In this configuration, when the base unit receives the scanned
data from the scanner and forwards it to the host, the Cordless System waits for
a signal from the host that it received the data. (For information on enabling this
feature and using Host Escape commands, see Host Ack Selection, page
NO TAG).
The Cordless Scanner provides you with immediate feedback in the form of a
“good read” indication (a green LED on the scanner and an audible beep) after
you’ve scanned a bar code correctly and the base has acknowledged receiving
the data. The Cordless System also provides two way communication between
the Scanner and the Base or host system.
If the Cordless System is configured for a keyboard wedge host interface, a
signal (ACK) is sent from the Base confirming that the data was received and is
being sent on to the host system. (Since keyboard wedge interfaces cannot
provide bi-directional communications, they do not permit host confirmation.)
Acknowledgement from the Base
Acknowledgement from the Host System
When data is scanned, the data must be accurately sent to the host system via
the Base unit. Confirmation from the host system or the Base tells you that the
data sent was received by the host. The Cordless Scanner recognizes two forms
of host confirmation: data acknowledgement (ACK) from the base unit or an
“ACK” from the host system.
1) Good Read
2) ACK from Base
3)
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* Base sends data to Host after ACK is sent to Scanner
1) Good Read
4) ACK from Host
(via Base)
2) Data to Host
3) ACK
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