PSC PowerScanTM RF - Manual (Page 8)

User’s Guide 5
5. Apply power to the Host Terminal.
6. Verify communication with the Host Terminal by aiming the
linked scanner at a sample bar code from the back pages of
this manual, and pulling the trigger (see How to Scan for tips
about scanning bar codes). Confirm that the scanner/Base
Station sent the data to the host terminal. If not, see the sec-
tion, Troubleshooting. Once all communications are verified,
the system is ready for use.
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station
To link a scanner to a Base Station, simply scan the Base Station ID
bar code located on the top of the desired Base Station. As the scanner
searches for the Base Station, a short beep is heard as it seeks for the
correct channel. When the Base Station responds to the request, the
scanner’s beeper will either sound a "Link Granted," or "Link Denied"
signal (see the section, LED and Beeper Indications for more informa-
tion).
The existing Base Station system configuration can be automatically
downloaded to the scanner. This automatic download feature is con-
figurable and can be disabled. See the Systems Manual for more
information about this feature. If downloading occurs, a slight delay
with link verification announcement will occur.
CAUTION
Since a new/replacement scanner may have been
shipped with a custom configuration or may have
been modified with other special programming, it
may not be desirable to download a potentially
older configuration from an existing Base Station.
In this case, reference the Systems Manual, or the
Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programming
Software and consider uploading the scanner’s
newer configuration to the Base Station prior to
linking.