Rockwell Automation 2755 AdaptaScan Software User Manual

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G–4

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configuration file

The set of attributes which belongs to and defines the operation of a
single physical device.

continuous code

A bar code symbology where all spaces within the symbol are parts
of the characters (Interleaved 2 of 5). There is no interactive gap in a
continuous bar code symbology.

CPI

Characters per inch. See density.

D

data character

See character.

decode

The process of translating a bar code into data characters using a
specific set of rules for each symbology.

decoder

As part of a bar code reading system, the electronic package which
receives the signals from the scanner, performs the algorithm to
interpret the signals into meaningful data and provides the interface
to other devices.

density

The number of data characters which can be represented in a linear
unit of measure. Bar code density is often expressed in characters
per inch (CPI).

discrete code

A bar code or symbol where the space between characters,
intercharacter gap, are not part of the code as with Code 39. See
continuous code.

E

EAN

European Article Number System. The international standard bar
code for retail food packages.

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