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ScanPal™ EDA57 Mobile Computer powered by Android™ User Guide...
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Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. HII makes no representation or warranties regarding the information provided in this publication.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Customer Support ........................ix Technical Assistance ......................ix Product Service and Repair ....................ix Limited Warranty ........................ix Chapter 1 - About the Computer Features........... 1 About the Mobile Computer....................... 1 EDA57 Model Overview......................2 Mobile Computer Features ....................3 About the Battery ...........................
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Customize the Favorites Tray ...................26 Use Google™ Search......................26 About Screen Gestures .......................26 Set the Time Zone........................27 About Honeywell Applications....................28 Applications You Can Download to the Mobile Computer ..........29 Unlock Developer Options .......................31 Chapter 3 - Use the Imager................33 About the Imager .........................33 About the Scan Wedge Feature ..................33...
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Add a Scan Setting Profile....................41 Delete a Scan Setting Profile ....................42 About ScanHandle Settings.....................42 About the Optional Digital Scan Button ................42 Enable and Configure the Digital Scan Button ............42 Scan Barcodes..........................43 About Scanning Configuration Barcodes..............43 Use the Scan Demo App ......................44 Change the Scan Demo Symbology Settings ............44 Chapter 4 - Use the Phone................45 About the Phone...........................45...
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Software Downloads ......................75 About Transferring Files via USB Connection ............76 Install Software Apps with AutoInstall ................76 Optional microSD Card Method..................77 About the Honeywell Upgrader ....................77 Install OTA Updates......................77 Restart (Reboot) the Computer....................79 About an Enterprise Data Reset.....................79 EDA57 User Guide...
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Before You Begin........................79 Enterprise Data Reset the Computer................80 About a Full Factory Reset......................80 Before You Begin........................80 Full Factory Reset the Computer..................81 Repairs..............................81 Maintenance ..........................81 Clean the Computer ......................82 Appendix A - Specifications ................83 Computer Agency Information ....................83 Label Locations........................83 Physical and Environmental Specifications ..............84 Imager Specifications ........................84 Barcode Symbologies.........................84 S0703-SR Standard Range Imager ..................85...
Support to search our knowledge base for a solution or to log into the Technical Support portal. Product Service and Repair Honeywell International Inc. provides service for all of its products through service centers throughout the world. Go to sps.honeywell.com...
OS version. Your computer may not include all the features shown in the manual. About the Mobile Computer The ScanPal EDA57 mobile computer delivers real-time connectivity, advanced data capture, and future-proof investment protection. All EDA57 models come equipped for fast Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth (v5.1) technology that includes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support.
Mobile Computer Features Imager Window (LED/Laser Aperture) Battery Status/ Notification LED Front-facing Camera Scan Status LED Power Button Touch Panel Scan Button Microphone Note: Hand strap not shown. Nano-SIM* and/or MicroSD Card Slot EDA57 User Guide...
The computer uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery as its main power source. Several factors determine the life of the battery, such as display brightness, display timeout, input device, extreme temperature, and battery usage. Honeywell recommends that you keep the battery charged at all times to prevent data loss.
For a list of compatible accessories, see the EDA52 Accessory Guide, available for download from the product device pages at sps.honeywell.com. Contact your local sales representative for replacement battery ordering information. Caution: Improper battery replacement or incompatible device usage may result in risk of burns, fire, explosion, or other hazard.
Battery Replacement If your battery power is low, you need to either charge the battery in the computer or replace it with a charged battery. Replace the Battery Caution: Improper battery replacement or incompatible device usage may result in risk of burns, fire, explosion, or other hazard. Dispose of lithium-ion batteries according to local regulations.
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5. Lift the battery cover and remove it. 6. Use the tabs on the bottom of the battery to lift and remove it from the computer. EDA57 User Guide...
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Install the Battery 1. Insert the charged battery into the computer. The top of the battery must go in first to connect the pins. See Battery Part Numbers on page 5. 2. Insert the battery cover into the computer. EDA57 User Guide...
The battery is critically low. You need to replace the battery now or connect the computer to a charging accessory. The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charging. There is a battery error. Install another battery. If the problem persists, call Honeywell Technical Support. EDA57 User Guide...
(blinking green) is not acceptable to your environment. You can choose one of three options: • Default Battery LED (optional Android OS configuration) • Honeywell Battery LED (factory default, out-of-box configuration) • No Battery LED Honeywell Battery LED Behavior (Factory Default/Out-of-Box Configuration) Connected to Power...
To change the battery status LED behavior: 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Battery LED. 3. Choose one of the options: • Default Battery LED (optional Android OS configuration) •...
Use of this battery in other devices could result in damage to the device or battery. • Avoid dropping the battery or computer. If you suspect that the battery or computer is damaged, send it to Honeywell service center for inspection. EDA57 User Guide...
Battery Part Numbers (see page 5) section of this guide. These batteries have been tested in accordance with applicable safety standards. Contact your Honeywell sales representative or distributor if this battery is no longer available. • Discarded batteries may create a safety hazard. Before disposal, cover the battery contacts with electrical insulating tape.
Unlock the Screen The screen lock automatically activates every time the computer is turned On or when the computer wakes from Screen Timeout mode (sleep mode). • Swipe up from the bottom of screen to open. The level of security provided depends on the type of lock set (e.g., Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password).
3. Choose one of the following options: • To have the computer automatically adjust the brightness for your work environment, turn On the Adaptive brightness setting. You can tap Adaptive brightness to toggle the feature On or Off. • To set the brightness level manually, verify the Adaptive brightness feature is turned Off, and tap Brightness level.
To quickly change the active speaker volume level: • Press the top of the Volume button (+) to raise the volume of the active speaker. • Press the bottom of the Volume button (-) to lower the volume of the active speaker.
Insert a microSD Card You can use a microSD card to increase file storage capacity or to install software. Honeywell recommends the use of Single Level Cell (SLC) industrial grade microSD or microSDHC memory cards with the computer for maximum performance and durability.
5. Slide the card holder tray out of the slot. 6. Turn the tray over, insert the microSD card into the tray with the contacts facing up, and then turn the tray over again. 7. Slide the card holder tray back into the slot. 8.
Kit contains power supply and power cord. EDA52-QBC-1, EDA52-QBC-2, EDA52-QBC-3, EDA52-QBC-5) Quad Bay Charging Base Quad bay charging base for the ScanPal EDA57. Kit contains (EDA52-CB-0, EDA52-CB-1, power supply and power cord. (Compatible with EDA57 scan EDA52-CB-2, EDA52-CB-3) handle). EDA57 User Guide...
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Ethernet communications. Kit includes Ethernet home base and power cord. (Power cord included with EDA52-DB-UVN-2 only.) * Display Dock is for Six-Pin model only. Scan handle Attach the scan handle to the the ScanPal EDA57 for easier grip (EDA52-SH-R) and trigger action when scanning labels. Hand strap Hand strap attaches to the ScanPal EDA57.
ABOUT THE USER INTERFACE AND APPLICATIONS Use this chapter to learn about the user interface and how to interact with the screen. You can also use this chapter to learn about the Honeywell applications on the computer. About the User Interface The Android operating system provides a touch-friendly and easy-to-navigate user interface.
Home Screen Features Item Description Notifications panel / Status icons to the left tell you when an app has sent notifications, such Status bar as an arriving message. System icons to the right display the current wireless and network connection state and battery level. Search bar Search the Internet or the computer using Google™.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Keyremap. 3. Tap the plus sign (+). 4. Press the button you want to remap or select one of the virtual buttons.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Key Remap. 3. Tap the clean icon 4. Choose the remapped button(s) you want restored to the default setting.
View and Manage Notifications You can view recent events on the computer, manage system notifications, change a setting, or quickly respond to an app notification by opening the notifications panel. When a notification icon appears in the status bar at the top of the screen: 1.
To add widgets or customize the look of the Home screen: 1. Tap and hold an empty section of the Home screen. 2. Select either Wallpapers, Widgets, or Home Settings. Customize the Favorites Tray Modify the Favorites tray to contain the apps you use the most. 1.
• Drag and drop Tap and hold an item, and then slide your stylus or finger across the screen until you reach the target position. Lift your finger or stylus off the screen to drop the item in place. • Swipe Quickly move your finger across the screen, without pausing when you first touch the screen.
Honeywell applications help you troubleshoot and connect your computer to other devices and networks. Some of the applications in this table are located in the Power Tools app. To learn more about Honeywell Power Tools, go to sps.honeywell.com to download the Power Tools User Guide.
Applications You Can Download to the Mobile Computer You can download Honeywell applications to extend the capabilities of the computer. You may need to purchase a license to run some applications. To learn more about the applications described in this section and other Honeywell software solutions, go to sps.honeywell.com.
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For more information about Enterprise Browser, visit sps.honeywell.com. About Terminal Emulators Honeywell offers several terminal emulator solutions that allow users to manage their mobile devices by providing reliable data transfer between the host mobile device and terminal. Terminal emulators can be used for remote management and configuration of devices, data collection and analysis, and session management.
Unlock Developer Options Developer options only appear in the Settings app if you unlock the feature. If you are a developer working with the computer, you can easily unlock the additional settings to use for testing and debugging applications under development for the computer.
Use the imager as a camera to capture black and white images, such as signatures or pictures of damaged inventory. The imager camera feature requires the development of a custom application that uses the Honeywell Mobility SDK for Android. To download the Honeywell Mobility SDK for Android, Developer Information on page 73.
You can find information on how to create custom applications for the computer in the Software Development Kit (SDK) available for download from the Technical Support Downloads Portal at honeywell.com/PSSsoftware-downloads. Once you create an account and enter the portal, navigate to Software > Software and Tools >...
Restore Default Scan Settings You can easily discard all changes you made to the Default profile and restore the default values. Note: When you choose the Restore all defaults option from a settings screen in a profile, all the settings in that profile return to their default values. 1.
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‘//’ ACTION '$' extra-data Where: ACTION and extra-data are any string of characters. Launches an application listening for the intent. Intent action: “com.honeywell.scantointent.intent.action.” + ACTION Intent extra: “com.honeywell.scantointent.intent.extra.DATA” contains the remainder of the barcode data after the first ‘$’ character.
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Tap the check box to toggle the feature On or Off. • Select Center Decode to adjust the feature parameters. Honeywell recommends leaving the window size settings at 50 (default) to define the “center” area for the barcode. Configurable parameters: •...
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Setting Description Default Decode Filter Use these settings to modify or reject data strings. none • Decode Filter Script The Decode Filter Script is used to configure a filter for decode results during scanning. For example, a filter could be used to reject barcodes that don't begin with certain characters, remove leading characters (like "00") from the beginning of a barcode, or only scan barcodes that begin with certain characters.
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Setting Description Default Region of Interest Set the ROI for decoding. Options include: Disabled • Disable ROI is disabled and the entire original image is sent to the decoder. • Standard Use the aimer position to weight activity. Activity calculated on the row and the column in the middle of each cell.
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Setting Description Default Preferred Use this setting to establish which barcode has priority if more Disabled Symbology than one barcode appears on the same label. Settings • Tap the check box to toggle the feature On or Off. • Select Preferred Symbology Settings to adjust the feature parameters.
To create a scan setting profile for a custom app on the computer: 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Scanning > Internal Scanner. 3. Tap in the upper right corner of the app screen.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Scanning > Internal Scanner. 3. Tap and hold the profile you want to delete, select Delete and then click OK.
Before you start scanning barcodes, go into Settings > Honeywell Settings > Scanning > Internal Scanner and modify the scan profile to enable only the barcode symbologies that you need. By reducing the active symbology list, you can increase scan speed.
Use the Scan Demo App Use the Scan Demo app to read barcodes or to test your symbology decode settings. 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap the Demos app. 3. Swipe left or right on the screen until Scan Demo appears under the turntable. Tap the center of the box image to open the app.
CHAPTER USE THE PHONE You can use the phone feature to make and receive phone calls as well as transmit data through wireless wide-area networks (WWANs). Note: Phone features are only supported on EDA57-1 models. About the Phone Phone features on the computer include a speaker and two microphones for noise cancellation.
your business number and one is your personal number. You can also choose which SIM to use for specific actions, such as calls or messaging. These actions are defined in Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network. Provision nano-SIM Card 1.
• Select a person on your saved contact list • Select a favorite on your speed dial list • Select a number from the recent calls list 3. Tap call 4. To end the call, tap Answer the Phone When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens. If the caller’s telephone number is available, it appears on the screen.
Make an Emergency Phone Call You can use the phone to make an emergency phone call even if the SIM card is missing from your phone. The phone shows no service but the call still goes through if you dial certain emergency numbers (e.g., 112, 911, 000, 08, 118, 119, and 999).
CHAPTER USE THE CAMERA Use this chapter to learn how to take pictures and record videos with the color camera(s). About the Color Camera The EDA57 mobile computer comes equipped with two cameras, a 16-megapixel color camera on the back of the computer and a 8-megapixel camera located on the front.
3. Using the screen as a viewfinder, move the computer until you see the image you want to capture. 4. The camera automatically adjusts the focus but you can tap the screen to modify the focal point. By default, the camera senses the lighting in the environment and turns the flash on, if needed.
Change Camera Settings You can change the camera settings for best results when taking pictures. The camera settings are adjustable from within the Camera app. 1. Open the Camera app 2. At the top of the screen, select any of the following to adjust the settings. The options vary depending on camera mode selected.
CHAPTER CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER Use this chapter to learn about the available methods for configuring your mobile computer. You can also use this chapter to learn how to configure network communications and wireless security. How to Configure the Computer You can configure many parameters on the computer such as the barcode symbologies it decodes or the network settings.
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• Add a network Wi-Fi connection and view saved networks. • Tap Wi-Fi preferences to access advanced Wi-Fi options, view MAC and IP address information, access Honeywell Wi-Fi settings (see page 66), and import and export Wi-Fi configurations. Mobile network...
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Connected devices In the Settings app, select Connected devices to view current, connected devices and to access the following settings. Setting Description Pair new device • Connect to a Bluetooth Device. • Lists Bluetooth enabled devices in range. • View and rename the computer. •...
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Apps In the Settings app, select Apps to access the following settings. Setting Description Recently opened View a list of recently opened apps or select "See all . ." to view a list of installed apps apps on the computer and system services running. General Default apps View and manage default app use.
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Setting Description Blink light Turn On to enable the notification LED to blink for notifications. Enhanced Turn On to organize notifications and enable notifications to provide notifications suggested actions and replies. Battery In the Settings app, select Battery to view battery status, use statistics, and adjust features that conserve battery charge.
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Setting Description Auto-rotate screen Set the screen to switch from portrait to landscape when the unit is rotated. When Off, the screen does not automatically rotate. Colors Adjust the screen color settings (e.g, Natural, Boosted, Adaptive). Font size Set the default on-screen text size. Display size Set the default size of items on your screen.
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Setting Description App access to View and manage app-level location service permissions. location Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth scanning On or Off. When enabled, system scanning apps and services are allowed to detect Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices at any time to improve location services.
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Setting Description Encryption & View encryption status and manage trusted credentials (e.g., view, install, credentials clear, and edit). Trust agents View and enable/disable trusted agent apps such as Smart Lock by Google on the device. Trusted agents bypass security based on set parameters. App pinning Enable or disable the screen pinning feature.
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• Turn High contrast text On/Off. • Turn Shortcut from lock screen On/Off. Honeywell Settings In the Settings app, select Honeywell Settings to access the following settings. Setting Description Battery LED Configures the battery LED behavior. To learn more, see...
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Options include: Keep awake on motion, Wake on motion, Face down suspend. Staging Hub Use this agent and settings to connect the computer to the Honeywell Staging Agent Hub Foundation software platform; a centralized software platform IT integrators and administrators can use as a solution for managing, monitoring and deploying Honeywell devices in a connected workspace environment.
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System In the Settings app, select System to access the following settings. Setting Description Language & input • Set the active language. • Set and manage Virtual and Physical Keyboard input methods. • Configure auto-typing features such as capitalization, punctuation, spell check, and the personal dictionary.
Setting Description Phone number* The phone number(s) assigned to the device. Emergency Emergency medical and contact information that will be displayed on the lock information screen in an emergency. Legal information Provides links to third-party licenses and other legal information. Compliance Displays certification and compliance information.
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3. Tap the toggle button to turn the Wi-Fi radio On . A list of discovered networks appears. 4. On the list, tap a network name to initiate a connection. To add a network if it does not appear on the list: a.
> Network & internet. > Wi-Fi. 3. Tap Wi-Fi preferences. The Configure Wi-Fi menu appears. 4. Tap Advanced > Honeywell Wi-Fi Settings. 5. Tap a setting to enable or disable the option or to access additional parameters that configure the Wi-Fi radio.
• LEAP • Honeywell recommends WPA3 security with SAE (Personal) or 802.1x (Enterprise) key management. Before you set security, you need to enable the radio, set the date, and set the SSID on your computer. To use 802.1x security, you need to load a root certificate on your computer.
Use the Settings app to access and configure all wireless security settings. About Certificates You can use digital certificates to identify the computer for network access or authentication to servers. To use a certificate to identify your device, you must install it in the trusted credential storage on the computer.
3. Tap Trusted Credentials. The trusted credentials screen has two tabs: • System shows Certificate Authorities (CA) certificates permanently installed on the computer. They can only be disabled. • User shows CA certificates you have installed yourself. You can remove these certificates.
paired device name. When a connection is established, the device appears under Other Devices. Note: To delete a paired device, tap next to the name of the paired device and then tap Forget. Rename the Computer and View File History You can change the name of the computer to make it easier to identify when pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices and view statistics about received files.
USB Troubleshooting • If you have a problem with your workstation computer recognizing the USB device, try downloading and installing the Honeywell-aidc-usb-driver. The driver is part of the Honeywell_Mobility SDK_Android software.zip file. To learn where to get the software, see Developer Information on page 73.
Minimum requirements for Bluetooth Tethering All devices must support Bluetooth communication. Set up and Connection 1. Pair the mobile computer with another Bluetooth enabled device. 2. Verify the other device is set to use a network connection using Bluetooth technology. 3.
Note: When using a Universal Integrated Circuit (UICC) card for NFC Secure Element NFC link encryption, install the card in SIM slot 1. Developer Information To download the Honeywell Mobility SDK for Android and EZConfig for Mobility: 1. Go to the Technical Support Downloads Portal at honeywell.com/PSSsoftware-downloads.
• \honeywell\autoinstall folders are inaccessible. Note: To learn more about network and security for Honeywell mobile computers with Android operating systems, go to sps.honeywell.com. Enable or Disable Provisioning Mode 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps.
1. Go to honeywell.com/PSSsoftware-downloads. 2. Create a login account if you have not already created one. 3. Install the Honeywell Download Manager tool. See “Note” on the portal page. This tool is required for downloads. 4. Locate the app or upgrade you want to download in the Software directory.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Provisioning mode. 3. Tap the toggle button to turn Provisioning mode On. 4. Save the Android application file (*.zip or *.apk) in one of the following folders on the mobile computer: •...
9. Once installation is complete, turn Provisioning mode Off. About the Honeywell Upgrader Use the Honeywell Upgrader app (HUpgrader) to check for and install OTA updates, and view the current OTA version installed on the computer. Install OTA Updates...
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2. Tap HUpgrader to open the Honeywell Upgrader app. 3. Tap , and then tap Choose OTA from storage. 4. Select the storage location (i.e., Internal Storage) where you saved the file. 5. Tap the OTA update file. The computer examines the file, and then starts the installation.
Restart (Reboot) the Computer You may need to reboot the computer to correct conditions where an application stops responding to the system. 1. Save your files and close any open applications. 2. Press and hold the Power button until the options screen appears. 3.
Enterprise Data Reset the Computer 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Select Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options. 3. Tap Reset enterprise data. 4. Tap Erase all data. 5. If prompted, type your screen lock security pattern, PIN, or password, and tap next ( 6.
Full Factory Reset the Computer 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps. 2. Select Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options. 3. Tap Erase all data (factory reset). 4. Tap Erase all data. 5.
Clean the Computer The computer housing, scanner window, camera window, and touch screen may be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent-water solution. If a mild detergent solution is used, wipe the computer with a clean cloth dampened only with water to remove any detergent residue.
Read all guidelines before using your computer. Product documentation is available for download from sps.honeywell.com. Public certificates are available for download from honeywell.com/PSScompliance.
View and download available product documentation. For example, Data Sheet, Accessory Guide, Quick Start Guide, User Guide, Regulatory Information, Battery Information. Imager Specifications The computer is equipped with the following Honeywell high-performance imager: • S0703-SR Standard Range Imager Barcode Symbologies...
1D Symbologies 2D Symbologies Postal Codes Default Default Default Disabled Telepen Disabled Trioptic Disabled UPC/EAN Enabled UPC-A Enabled UPC-E Enabled Note: To learn about changing the symbology settings, see Change the Scanner Settings page 34. S0703-SR Standard Range Imager The depth of field measurements used the following parameters: •...
Focus Standard Range Symbology Near Distance Far Distance 6.7 mils PDF 417 96.01 3.78 9.29 15 mils QR 1.54 15.35 Typical Specs Focus Standard Range Symbology Near Distance Far Distance 5 mils Code 39 2.75 11.85 10 mils Code 39 1.57 20.35 20 mils Code 39...
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