Programming Reference Guide

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230 HP Wireless Barcode Scanner
Scanning Features
Scan Mode
This mode is associated with typical handheld scanner operation. Selects the scan operating
mode for the scanner. The following selections are valid for the HP Wireless Barcode
Scanner:
Trigger Single: When the trigger is pulled, scanning is activated until one of the following
occurs:
- Scanning Active Time has elapsed
- a label has been read
- the trigger is released
Trigger Hold Multiple: When the trigger is pulled, scanning starts and the product scans until
the trigger is released or Scanning Active Time has elapsed. Reading a label does not disable
scanning. Double Read Timeout prevents undesired multiple reads of the same
label while in
this mode.
Trigger Pulse Multiple: When the trigger is pulled, continuous scanning is activated until
Scanning Active Time has elapsed or the trigger has been rele
ased and pulled again. Double
Read Timeout prevents undesired multiple reads of the same label whil
e in this mode.
Flashing: The scanner flashes on and off regardless of the trigger status. Flash rate is
controlled by Flash On Time and Flash Off Time. When Flash is ON the imager reads
continuously; when Flash is OFF sc
anning is deactivated.
Always On: No trigger pull is required to read a barcode. Scanning is continually on. If the
trigger is pulled, the scanner acts as if it is in Trigger Single Mode. Double Read Timeout
prevents undesired multiple reads of the same label whi
le in this mode.
Stand Mode: No trigger pull is required to read a barcode. Scanning is turned on
automatically when an item is placed in the scanner’s field of view. If the trigger is pulled,
the scanner acts as if it in single read mode. Double Read Timeout prevents undesired
multiple reads while in this mode.