Motorola Mc9500k Manual

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Figure 3-21    Beam File
To receive files via IrDA connection:
1.Align the IrDA port of the MC9500-K with that of the other IrDA device so that they are unobstructed and within 
a close range.
2.On the other device, send the file to the MC9500-K.
Figure 3-22    Receive File
3.When the Receiving Data dialog displays, tap Ye s.
Printing
The MC9500-K supports printing to specific devices. The Motorola Print Manager, available from the Support 
Central web site, provides support for printing to Bluetooth enabled printers. 
						

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							Chapter 4 Data Capture
Introduction
The MC9500-K offers three types of data capture options:
Laser scanning
Imaging
Color digital camera.
Laser Scanning
An MC9500-K with an integrated linear laser scanner has the following features:
Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular 1-D code types. 
Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Scanning Considerations
Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode and a few quick trial efforts master it. However, 
consider the following to optimize scanning performance:
Range
Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances from 
the bar code. This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.
Scanning within range brings quick and dependable decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents 
decodes. Move the scanner closer or further away to find the right working range for the bar codes being 
scanned. 
NOTETo read a bar code, a scanning enabled application must be installed on the MC9500-K. A sample scanning 
application can be downloaded from the Motorola Support Central site at 
http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support
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Angle
Scanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes.
The MC9500-K scans at a 15° angle which improves scanning ergonomics.
Hold the MC9500-K farther away for larger symbols.
Move the MC9500-K closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Laser Scanning
1.Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the MC9500-K.
Figure 4-1    Linear Scanning
2.Press and hold the scan button. The laser beam exits from the end of the MC9500-K. Ensure the red scan 
beam covers the entire bar code. The Decode LED lights red to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights 
green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully.
Figure 4-2    Linear Scanner Aiming Pattern
3.Release the scan button.
NOTEScanning procedures depend on the application and MC9500-K configuration. An application may use 
different scanning procedures from the one listed above.
15° Angle
IncorrectCorrect 
						

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Decode Zones
The decode zones for the laser scanners are shown in Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4. The figures shown are typical 
values. Table 4-2 lists the typical distances for selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or 
“symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
Figure 4-3    MC9500-K Laser Scanner 35° Decode Zone
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5 mil7.50
7.5 mil
100% UPC12.50
23.50
25.50
27.50
31.50*
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55
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25.4 31.6
4 mil
5.00
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 17.50
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24.50
30
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40 mil
55 mil
5
12.710
25.415
38.120
50.825
63.5
1.00
1.30
1.70
1.70
1.70
2.00
Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high 
quality symbols in normal room light.
Depth of Field
* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.W
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Figure 4-4    MC9500-K Laser Scanner 47° Decode Zone
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quality symbols in normal room light.
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Imaging
MC9500-K with an integrated imager have the following features:
Omnidirectional (360°) reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, 
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its 
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Table 4-1    Laser Scanner Decode Distances
Symbol Density/
Bar Code Type/
W-N RatioBar Code Content/
ContrastNote 1
35° Typical Working 
Ranges47° Typical Working 
Ranges
NearFarNearFar
4.0 mil
Code 39; 2.5:1ABCDEFGH
80% MRD1.00 in
3.81 cm5.00 in
13.97 cm0.50 in
2.50 cm5.00 in
13.97 cm
5.0 mil
Code 39; 2.5:1ABCDEFGH
80% MRD1.30 in
4.57 cm7.50 in
20.32 cm0.75 in
3.18 cm7.50 in
20.32 cm
7.5 mil
Code 39; 2.5:1ABCDEF
80% MRD1.70 in
5.59 cm12.50 in
33.02 cm1.00 in
3.81 cm12.50 in
33.02 cm
10 mil
Code 39; 2.5:1ABCDE
90% MRD1.70 in
5.59 cm17.50 in
45.72 cm1.00 in
3.81 cm17.50 in
45.72 cm
13 mil
100% UPC12345678905
90% MRD1.70 in
5.59 cm23.50 in
60.96 cm1.00 in
3.81 cm23.50 in
60.96 cm
15 mil
Code 39; 2.5:1ABCD
80% MRD1.70 in
5.59 cm27.50 in
71.12 cm1.00 in
3.81 cm27.50 in
71.12 cm
20 mil
Code 39; 2.2:1123
80% MRD2.00 in
6.35 cm28.50 in
73.66 cm1.25 in
4.45 cm32.50 in
83.82 cm
40 mil
Code 39; 2.2:1AB
80% MRDNote 4 32.50 in
83.82 cmNote 4 35.50 in
91.44 cm
55 mil
Code 39; 2.2:1CD
80% MRDNote 4 41.50 in
106.68 cmNote 4 44.50 in
114.30 cm
Notes:
1. CONTRAST measured as Mean Reflective Difference (MRD) at 650 nm.
2. Near ranges on lower densities (not specified) are largely dependent upon the width of the bar code and the 
scan angle.
3. Working range specifications at ambient temperature (23°C), Photographic quality symbols. pitch=10°, 
roll=0°, skew=0°, ambient light < 150 ft.-candles.
4. Dependent on width of bar code.
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Operational Modes
MC9500-K with an integrated imager support three modes of operation, listed below. Activate each mode pressing 
the Scan button.
Decode Mode: In this mode, the MC9500-K attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field 
of view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the scan button, or until it decodes a bar code.
Pick List Mode: This mode allows you to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in 
the MC9500-K’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair center dot over the required bar 
code to decode only that bar code. This feature is ideal for pick lists containing multiple bar codes and 
manufacturing or transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).
Image Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture an image within the MC9500-K’s field of view. This is useful 
for capturing signatures or images of items like damaged boxes.
Imager Scanning
1.Ensure that a scan-enabled application is loaded on the MC9500-K.
Figure 4-5    Image Capture Field of View
2.Press and hold the scan button.
The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Ensure the cross-hair is on top of the bar code.
The Decode LED lights red to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by 
default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully. Note that when the MC9500-K is in Pick List Mode, 
the imager does not decode the bar code until the crosshair center dot touches the bar code.
NOTETo enable Pick List Mode, download the Control Panel applet from the Support Central web site at 
http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support
. Pick List can also be set in an application using a API 
command.
15° Angle
Vertical Field of 
View 
25.7° AngleHorizontal Field of View 
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Figure 4-6    Imager Aiming Pattern
Figure 4-7    Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes
3.Release the scan button.
NOTEImager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The MC9500-K repeats the steps required to take a digital 
picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code as long as the scan button remains pressed. 
						

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Imager Decode Ranges
The decode ranges provide the decode distances for bar codes of specified densities. Figure 4-8 shows the imager 
decode ranges and Table 4-2 on page 4-9 lists the scan ranges for the selected bar code densities. The minimum 
element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The 
maximum usable length of a symbol at any given range is shown below. 
Figure 4-8    MC9500-K Imager Decode Ranges
In.
cm0
20 mil Code 39
24.2
510152025
0 12.7 25.438.1 50.863.5
13 mil (100% UPC)
14.2
1.115.0
15 mil PDF417
0
      cm
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4.511.4
922.9
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11.9 15 mil Data Matrix
2.3
9.6 10 mil PDF417
*
10.1 7.5 mil Code 39
*
6.67 mil PDF4172.96.6
5 mil Code 391.67.0
Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high 
quality symbols in normal room light.
Depth of Field
* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.W
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