Baracoda DualRunners – User Guide v1.7 - 20 -
Data Capture
for Workforce
in Motion
7.6 The different connection methods
There are two (2) different ways to create a connection from a Host and a scanner:
- Slave mode (by default)
The Host (PC, BaracodaManager software, …) is creating the connection onto the scanner.
- Master mode (only available in BOTH or BARCODE modes)
The scanner is creating itself a connection to the recorded Host Bluetooth address. This connection
attempt is set after a scan of barcode. The configuration of Host address (on which the scanner will set
up a connection to) can be done:
o Via BaracodaManager software (v3.36 min).
o Via scan of barcodes.
All usage modes (Real Time, No Data Loss, Batch) are obviously available.
7.7 The different reading modes
DualRunners has four (4) reading modes. These modes can be changed through both the BaracodaManager
software (v3.36min) or the Programming Guide.
Trigger mode (default setting)
Simply press the trigger when you want to scan a barcode or read a RFID Tag.
Via Bluetooth, a command can be sent to the scanner in order to emulate a press on the trigger to scan a
barcode (see remote trigger cmd in communication protocol document)
Aiming mode (only available for DualRunners 1D & Laser, not for 2D Imager)
The Aiming mode has been developed for users who need to scan barcodes very close one to another and need
to avoid reading a wrong code. Once in this mode, in order to read a barcode user will have to press the trigger
twice. Pressing it the first time will switch on the beam but will not switch on the decoder (thus allowing user to
aim at the correct barcode) while pressing the trigger the second time will activate the decoder thus allowing
the scanner to actually decode the barcode.
Smart Autoscan mode
For a battery power consumption optimisation issue, in this mode the beam and RFID antenna are not always
activated, and the DualRunners scans/reads by intermitent.
Autoscan mode
This mode enables to scan/read continuously. In Autoscan mode, the scan beam and RFID antenna are
continuously on.
