Opticon OPL972X - Manual (Page 4)

4 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X
1 INTRODUCTION
The bar code data collector
The OPL972X is a range of handheld bar code
data collectors, that are well suited for a variety of
portable applications. Using a built-in laser scanner
they can read all popular types of bar code labels
at varying distances. There are several models to
meet a variety in use. All models are equipped with
data memory to collect the scanned data.
User's applications can be downloaded to the bar
code data collector to adapt it to the user's
situation. As a tool to develop an application
Opticon can supply a compiler and a development
kit.
Operating power is supplied by the rechargeable
battery. For recharging there are several cradles
available. A single cradle can charge one data
collector. A multi cradle can charge up to 5 data
collectors.
For communication the IrDA interfaced models can
communicate through a communication station. In
common the cradle supports communication for
one bar code data collector. There is also a model
available that supports communication up to 5 bar
code data collectors.
The Bluetooth model can communicate with the
SIG certified Bluetooth devices. The SPP and DUN
profile are supported.
The cradle
The cradle provides functionality for charging and/
or communication in several combinations. The
combinations are supported in different models:
• Charging cradle: A charging station for the bar
code data collector that charges the
rechargeable battery as soon as the bar code
data collector is placed.
• Single cradle: A regular communication and
charging station. It charges the rechargeable
battery as soon as the bar code data collector is
placed. Data will be transmitted to the host
through RS232 or USB.
• Multicradle, single communication, multiple
charging: A multi cradle equipped with 5 slots to
keep up to 5 data collectors. One slot supports
communication, data will be transmitted to the
host through RS232 or USB. All slots charges the
rechargeable battery as soon as the bar code
data collector is placed.
• Multicradle, multiple communication, multiple
charging: A multi cradle equipped with 5 slots to
keep up to 5 data collectors, extended with
RS485 connection. All slots have the same
functionality. They charge the rechargeable
battery as soon as the bar code data collector is
placed. Data will be transmitted to the host
through RS232 or USB. The RS485 feature
enables to create a network of multicradles.
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