is a cross-hair laser beam with a bright center dot. The virtual rectangle made by the cross-hair reflects the field of view of the imager. Use the aiming pattern to position the barcode within the field of view.
The imager has an omnidirectional reading capability that allows it to decode a barcode when scanned at an angle or off-center. The aiming pattern is smaller when the
RS2100
is closer to the symbols and larger when it is farther away from the barcode. Scan barcodes with smaller bars/elements closer to the
RS2100
and those with larger bars/elements farther away.
When using Pick List Mode, the center dot can be positioned anywhere on the symbol, as shown in Figure
Aiming Options
Position the
RS2100
between two and eleven inches from the barcode, depending on barcode density.
When a barcode is under transparent plastic or on a mobile computer screen, we recommend angling the scanner to minimize reflection.
Aim the cross-hair so that it covers the barcode. The
RS2100
takes a picture of the barcode and stores it in memory for decoding.
The Scan LED flashes green, and a high beep sounds to indicate that the barcode was properly decoded.
