User's Manual

The ILS Inventory Wand
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1.7.1. Selecting a Shelf Order Search File
An Shelf Order Search file is identified by the “.pso” file extension. The file can be transferred
from the ILS Application Server to the PPT 2700. The file can be created by a running a Shelf
Order report on the circulation system.
Figure 1-17: Select the Shelf Order File
Transferring and Selecting the Shelf Order File
1. To transfer a shelf order file (or files) from the ILS Application Server, it must be
placed in the synchronization directory for your PPT 2700. There should be a
shortcut to this directory on the desktop of the Application Server. Once the file is
in the correct location, dock the PPT 2700 and the file(s) will be automatically
transferred. Refer to the Wireless Operations sections for details of file transfer
using a Wireless PPT 2700.
2. Once the files have been transferred, tap the <Shelf Order> button. The Select the
Shelf Order File screen is used to choose the desired file. The down arrow to the
right of the Type field can be used to choose files of other types that can be used as
shelf order lists. Tap the file name to select it to be used for the search. The
<Cancel> button at the top-right can be used to return to the main screen.
1.7.2. Shelf Order Search Screen
The Shelf Order Search screen has an Alerts Enabled button. When this button is checked, an
alert display and sound will occur for items of interest. Tap this button to disable alerts. Alerts
will occur for the following reasons:
1. Out of range – the item read was found in the Shelf Order list, but was not located
close enough to the last item in the shelf order.
2. Not in list – the item read was not found in the Shelf Order list.
The Offset in use display indicates the current setting for the offset used to determine when
an item is considered to be in shelf order. An offset is needed because the wand can read
items in a “random” order within its read range. The offset may be adjusted by changing the