Rockwell Automation 2755 AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers - Manual (Page 13)

Overview 1–5
The flexibility of the Reader allows you to configure it for a variety
of applications. This section shows the basic system types.
Standalone
In a typical standalone setup, a single Reader scans bar codes on the
side of a package moving down a conveyor.
➀
➁
➂
➃
➄
The package crosses the beam between the package detector ➀ and
reflector
➁
. The Reader
➂
scans and decodes bar code symbols on
the package. You can configure the decoder with match table data.
When decoded data is matched, the Reader turns on an output
module (in wiring base
➃
) to control the operation of a diverter
➄
that directs the package to a location.
Typical Applications