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AccuLazr™ AL5010 Product Line Manual Operations 103
Tracking Operation
By utilizing the tracking capabilities of the AL5010, you can configure your
application to monitor the progress of packages on the conveyance system.
Tracking enables the AL5010 to track bar codes and the packages to which
they belong. Your reader may scan more than one package with more than
one code at a time within its read zone. Tracking allows the reader to
accurately associate the correct bar code(s) with the correct packages.
Typical tracking configurations use a tachometer to monitor conveyor speed.
A simplified diagram of the required items for a tracking application is shown
below:
Setup Functions for AL5010 Tracking Operation
 Modify > Tracking – Tachometer (define tach type)
 Modify > Tracking – AL5010 Mounting
 Modify > Tracking – Transmit
 Modify > Tracking – Track Config
Basic Tracking Setup Procedure
To assure tracking accuracy, the distance from the Trigger Photoeye to the
“X” scanning pattern must be measured and entered in the user interface.
1. To properly track-in the AL5010, drop a plumb bob from the center of the
AS logo on the scan head.
2. Measure the distance (in inches) from the plumb bob to Trigger
Photoeye.
3. Establish a connection with the AL5010.
4. Enter the value (in inches) into the Modify > Tracking > AL5010
Mounting > Trigger Reference Point field.
IMPORTANT: After completing the basic tracking setup, see the advanced
tracking procedure provided in the Modify > Tracking section. The Tracking
> Trigger Reference Point, Closest Read Point and Furthest Read Point
parameters must be properly set. (See Chapter 5.)
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