Omnitron Systems Technology MAH 200 manual

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    MAH 200 CODE READER Quickstart Guide[...]

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    i CODE READER MAH 200 QUICKST ART GUIDE Designation of this documentation: T echnical manual f or the Code Reader MAH 200 V ersion of the described product: 1.0 Editorial version of this documentation: 02/05 © Copyright Omnitron A G[...]

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    ii CODE READER MAH 200 QUICKST ART GUIDE GENERAL INFORMA TION This documentation has been created with great care. Nevertheless, progress in technology can cause changes of the product leading to deviations between this documentation and the actual product. The content of this documentation, the technical data and the specifications of the product [...]

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    iii CODE READER MAH 200 QUICKST ART GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMA TION ................................................................................................ i i TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... i i i INTRODUCTION ............................[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-1 QUICKST ART GUIDE INTRODUCTION MAH 200 is a re volutionary ne w , bar MAH 200. Dev eloped to be the first uni versal reader , no other single device performs as many functions. W ith a cost of o wnership far less than comparable systems, the MAH 200 incorporates a unique dual path optical system, a 1.3 million pixel CMOS sen[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-2 QUICKST ART GUIDE TARGETING AND READING TECHNIQUES The MAH 200 utilizes digital camera technology to take a pictures of a symbol. Once an image is captured, the MAH 200 utilizes advanced decoding algorithms to extract data from the captured image. The MAH 200 is available as a palm-held unit or users may purchase a clip-on p[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-3 QUICKST ART GUIDE 2. The MAH 200 was developed to decode both very small 2-dimensional symbols and larger 1- dimensional symbols. The unit features two imagers to create an innovative dual decode zone. T he MAH 200 features a high speed processor and DECODES BO TH ZONES SIMUL T ANEOUSL Y . The unit has one imager focused on [...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-4 QUICKST ART GUIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMMING CODES Reader -ID and Firmware Ausgabe der Leser -ID und der Firmware Reseting and storing of reader configurations Clear All Stored Data Clear All CodeXML Rules Reset to USB Factory Defaults Reset to RS-232 Reset to PS2 Factory Defaults Save Settings Factory Defaults[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-5 QUICKST ART GUIDE TECHNICAL DA TA Overview Symbologies MaxiCode, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code,MicroPDF 417, GoCode, UCC Composite, Aztec Code, Code 39, Code 128, UPC, EAN, JAN, Int 2 of 5, Codabar , Code 93, UCC RSS, POSTNET , PLANET , Japanese Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail, RM4SCC, KIX Code Sensor CMOS (1024 x 1280 = 1,3[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-6 QUICKST ART GUIDE Decode zone[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-7 QUICKST ART GUIDE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System W indo ws 98 (V ersion 2), ME, 2000, XP Interfaces USB or RS-232 / seriell / PS 2 Bluetooth The MAH 200 supports the seriell communication profil.[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-8 QUICKST ART GUIDE ORDER INFORMA TIONEN Part-Nr . 182028 182029 182030 182031 182032 182033 182034 182035 Options/ Spare parts 182036 182037 182038 182039 182040 182041 182042 182043 Description MAH 200 Handheld reader with 1.80m cable for USB interface MAH 200 Handheld reader with gun format handle, 1.80m cable for USB inter[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 1-9 QUICKST ART GUIDE Description Options/ Spare parts Power Supply RS232 Battery Charger incl. power supply Code Router Software (Bluetooth Edition Windows) Bracket for MAH 200 Bluetooth modem incl. RS 232 cable and power supply Cable 2.40m for RS232 Interface incl. power supply Bluetooth USB Dongle, Class 1, 100m, Quick Connec[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 A -1 QUICKST ART GUIDE APPENDIX A – USB INTERF ACE Installation Guide T o connect the MAH 200 to your host computer via USB interface: 1. Make sure the USB cable is sufficiently attached to your MAH 200 unit (figure 2.1). 2. Y ou DO NO T need to power of f your host computer (figure 2.2). The MAH 200 with USB interface can be [...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 B -2 QUICKST ART GUIDE APPENDIX B – RS-232 INTERF ACE Installation Guide T o connect the MAH 200 to your host computer via RS-232 interface: 1. Make sure the RS-232 cable is sufficiently attached to your MAH 200 unit (figure 2.4). 2. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to your host computer (figure 2.5). If you are unsure of th[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 C -3 QUICKST ART GUIDE APPENDIX C – PS 2 INTERF ACE Installation Guide 1. Power of f the host computer . 2. Attach the end of the PS2 cable with the single connector to the MAH 200. 3. If external keyboard exists, unattach your keyboard from the host and connect the appropriate connector to the PS2 cable . 4. Connect the other[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 D -4 QUICKST ART GUIDE APPENDIX D – BLUETOOTH RADIO OVERVIEW Overview This version of the MAH 200 features a Bluetooth® wireless radio. The radio allows for point to point wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices that support serial port protocol (SPP). The following guide will give you general instructions on conn[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 D -5 QUICKST ART GUIDE APPENDIX D – BLUETOOTH RADIO OVERVIEW (CON‘T) Radio Range and T r ansferring Data The MAH 200 radio is a Class 1 device. If connected to another Class 1 device the unit has roughly a 300 foot line of sight operating range. If connecting to a Class 2 or Class 3 device, the operating range may drop to ma[...]

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    CODE READER MAH 200 D -6 QUICKST ART GUIDE APPENDIX D – BLUETOOTH RADIO OVERVIEW (CON‘T) Save Settings Scan the code below to make the RF settings permanent on the reader: Save Settings Disconnecting from the Device Y ou may force disconnection by reading the disconnect code belo w (The MAH 200 may not appear disconnected in the slave Bluetooth[...]