User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1— Introduction .............................................. 1
Advantages .................................................................. 2
U519 InstaScan Scanner ............................................... 4
What Else You Need ..................................................... 5
Summary of Chapters .................................................... 6
Chapter 2 — Installation .............................................. 7
LEDs and Connectors .................................................... 7
Front Panel .................................................................. 8
Rear Panel ................................................................. 10
InstaScan Scanner Installation Steps .............................. 11
Connecting External Antennas ...................................... 12
Placing the Antennas ................................................... 12
Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS-232 ...................... 13
Connecting to an AC Outlet ......................................... 14
Configuring the Scanner .............................................. 15
Aligning the Scanner ................................................... 18
Installing Dura-labels .................................................. 19
Reading Information from your Dura-labels .................... 20
Writing information to your Dura-label........................... 21
Loading Your Application ............................................. 22
Chapter 3 — RF Communications ................................. 23
Signal Interference ...................................................... 24
Signal Attenuation/Reflections ...................................... 25
Optimizing Performance .............................................. 26
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