1. DS5502 Fixed Mount Scanner Product Reference Guide
  2. Data Capture
  3. Aiming the Device
  • DS5502 Product Reference Guide
Aiming the Device
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Aiming the Device

When scanning, the device projects an aiming pattern that allows positioning the barcode within its field of view. If necessary, the scanner turns on its LED to illuminate the target barcode.
To scan a barcode, center the symbol and ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the illuminated LED. When off-centered, the scanner can also read a barcode presented within the aiming pattern. The following image illustrates proper LED placement to produce a successful decode.
Aiming Pattern
The aiming dot is smaller when the scanner is closer to the barcode and larger when it is farther away. Scan barcodes with smaller bars or elements closer to the scanner and those with larger bars or elements farther from the scanner.
The scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the barcode. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, go to Scanner Indications.