PSC Falcon 5500 User Manual

Falcon® 5500 RFID

Mobile Hybrid Computer

QRG Addendum

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Table of Contents

Overview ......................................................................................................................1

Introduction ............................................................................................................2

Getting Started ..............................................................................................................2

Enabling RFID .........................................................................................................2

Reading RFID Tags ...................................................................................................3

Painting ............................................................................................................4

RFID Electrical Considerations ..........................................................................................5

Operating time ..................................................................................................5

Charge time ......................................................................................................5

LEDs/Indicators .......................................................................................................6

RFID Battery Charge LEDs ..................................................................................6

Discharge indicator ............................................................................................6

Configuration Settings ....................................................................................................8

Audio ...............................................................................................................8

RFID Settings ..........................................................................................................9

Report Settings .................................................................................................9

Power ............................................................................................................ 10

Read Limits ..................................................................................................... 10

Firmware Version ............................................................................................. 11

Configuration Examples .......................................................................................... 12

About RFID Tags .......................................................................................................... 14

RFID Antenna .................................................................................................. 14

Read Range .................................................................................................... 14

Proximity of Tags ............................................................................................. 14

Tag Types ....................................................................................................... 14

Tag Orientation ............................................................................................... 15

Factors Affecting Performance ...........................................................................15

Configuration Parameters .............................................................................................. 16

RFID Programming Labels ............................................................................................. 19

Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 27

FCC Statement ...................................................................................................... 27

FCC Interference Statement .................................................................................... 27

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement ................................................................ 27

Radio Type ...................................................................................................... 27

Addendum

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Table of Contents

NOTES

ii

Falcon® 5500 RFID Mobile Hybrid Computer

Overview

Falcon® 5500 RFID

Mobile Hybrid Computer

This document covers the following topics:

Getting Started

• Enabling RFID on page 2

• Reading RFID Tags on page 3

Configuration Settings

• Audio on page 8

• RFID Settings on page 9

Further Information

• About RFID Tags on page 14

• Configuration Parameters on page 16

• RFID Programming Labels on page 19

• Safety Information on page 27

Addendum 1

Getting Started

Introduction

The Falcon 5500 is a Falcon 4420 Windows® CE Color Mobile Computer
mounted with a special RFID unit. See the Falcon 4400 Series Quick Reference
Guide (QRG) and the Falcon 4400 Series Product Reference Guide (PRG) on the
Product CD included with your unit for information not discussed in this
RFID Addendum.

Information about the symbols and formatting used in this manual are described in
the Falcon 4400 Series PRG.

Getting Started

You must charge the Falcon in the RFID-compatible dock prior to first use. The
initial charge time is approximately 24 hours. See “Charging the Batteries” in the
Falcon 4400 Series Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for more information.

CAUTION

Enabling RFID

Before using your PSC RFID Tag Reader, you must enable the unit for RFID.

1. Power on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the
touchscreen. See the Falcon 4400 Series PRG for more information.

2. Go to

3. Select

Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-tap the Decoding icon.
Configure > General > Trigger Options.

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4. In the Pistol Trigger column, select RFID.

Getting Started

5. Tap

OK.

For information on other RFID configuration options, see Configuration Set-

tings on page 8.

Reading RFID Tags

For tag read demo purposes:

Once you have enabled the Falcon to read RFID tags, complete the following
steps:

1. Open an application that accepts keyboard wedge data such as Microsoft

WordPad (double-tap the icon on the screen, or go to

Microsoft WordPad

Failure to open an application will inhibit the effective display of tag data.

2. Aim the device toward the tag you want to read.

3. Press the trigger. The front LED turns orange, indicating that the RFID

reader is being used.

4. The device beeps as tags are read.

Start > Programs >

).

Addendum 3

Getting Started

5. The RFID tag data is entered into the application.

6. When the read is finished, the front LED turns off and a final beep is
heard, indicating that the operation is complete.

The RFID Antenna (in the RFID unit) should be positioned to face the
tag location.

Figure 1. Aiming the Falcon 5500

See Configuration Settings on page 8 for information about modifying the
default settings. For more details about RFID tags, see About RFID Tags on

page 14.

Painting

The paint operation gives the operator the ability to cover an area with RF
energy to gather more than one tag with a single trigger pull. Painting is
achieved by holding down the trigger and sweeping the area containing tags.
The energy is terminated either when the trigger is released or a timeout (as
specified in the control panel settings) occurs. The device will beep each time
additional tags are read while painting. Reference Read Limits on page 10 for
information on setting up your unit for painting.

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RFID Electrical Considerations

Operating time

Under normal operating conditions, the RFID battery will last longer than the
Falcon battery. Extended continuous operation may result in the RFID battery
discharging before the Falcon battery. When using “paint” mode, the battery
will last approximately 3 hours.

If the RFID unit fails to operate or produces error messages on the Falcon
screen, it could be an indication that the RFID battery is becoming depleted.
The red indicator light will begin to flash when the battery gets low. See

LEDs/Indicators on page 6 for more information.

Charge time

You must charge the Falcon in the RFID-compatible dock prior to first use. The
initial charge time is approximately 24 hours. See “Charging the Batteries” in the
Falcon 4400 Series Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for more information.

CAUTION

After the initial charge, normal charge time is approximately 4 hours. The
time depends on how much charge is in the battery when charging begins.

RFID Electrical Considerations

Addendum 5

RFID Electrical Considerations

LEDs/Indicators

RFID Battery Charge LEDs

These indicators are visible on the back of the RFID pod. The red LED is on
when the unit is in a dock and the RFID battery is charging. The green LED is
on when the unit is in the dock and the RFID battery has reached full charge.
When the unit is out of the dock, neither LED will be on.

Figure 2. LED indicators

Battery
Charge
LEDs

Discharge indicator

If the RFID unit fails to operate or produces error messages on the Falcon
screen, it could be an indication that the RFID battery is low. When the bat­tery is close to depletion, the red LED indicator light (located on the back of
the RFID unit) will begin to flash. As the battery becomes further discharged,
the flashing will increase in frequency.

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Figure 3. Falcon 5500 Dock

Falcon 5500

Dock

RFID Electrical Considerations

Use only the correct battery chargers and docks with the Falcon 5500 RFID. The
technology used for this model is incompatible with other PSC Falcon chargers
and docks, including the Falcon 4410/4420 color and monochrome models. Go to
the PSC website at www.psc.com for information about models and part numbers.

Addendum 7

Configuration Settings

Configuration Settings

See Configuration Examples on page 12 for samples of optimized settings for
different usages. Refer to the Falcon 4400 Series PRG for information about
setting other configuration items.

Audio

1. Go to Start > Settings > Control

Panel

. Double-tap the Decoding

icon.

2. Select

Configure > General > Audio.

3. Choose from the following
options:

•

Volume: Move the slider to raise or

lower the audio volume.

•

Beep Type

—Good Read selects the tone

(pitch), duration and number of
beeps which are played at the end of a successful RFID painting oper­ation.

—

RFID Tag Read selects the pitch and duration of the beep which is

played each time one or more tags are read. It can also be disabled, so
that only the green LED turns on when new tags are read.

Other options for Beep Type are

RFID Tag Write or RFID Failed Write.

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RFID Settings

1. Go to Start > Settings > Control

Panel

. Double-tap the Decoding

icon.

Configuration Settings

2. Select

Configure > RFID.

3. Choose one of the available

options.

Report Settings

In the RFID Decoding Properties, do the
following to view or modify Report Set­tings:

1. Under

2. Report Frequency controls how often

Decoding Properties, go to

Configure > RFID > Report Settings.

RFID tag data is reported to an
application. When set to a specific
number of tags, data is reported
when at least that many new tags
have been read. When set to Infi-
nite, data is only reported when a
painting operation is complete.

3. Select the checkboxes for

Class 1 Gen 2 Tags

to enable/disable the device to read each class of RFID

Read Class 0 Tags, Read Class 1 Tags or Read

tags. Improved performance can be achieved by enabling only the class
of tags which will be used, if known.

At least one of the tag types must be enabled.

Addendum 9

Configuration Settings

Power

1. Under Decoding Properties, go to

2. Enable/disable Growing Power by

Configure > RFID > Power

selecting the checkbox. When dis­abled, a constant level of RF power
is output when reading tags. When
enabled, the level of RF power starts
at a minimum level, and then
increases to a maximum level, where
it will remain for the duration of the
painting operation.

3. Set

Minimum/Maximum Read using

the sliders.

•

Minimum Power: The minimum RF power level to use for reading tags.

It only applies when

Maximum Power: The maximum RF power level to use for reading tags.

•

Growing Power is disabled, this is the power level used for the entire

If

Growing Power is enabled.

painting operation.

Read Limits

1. Under Decoding Properties, go to

Configure > RFID > Read Limits

• Total Read Timeout: The maxi-

mum amount of time spent per­forming an entire painting
operation. If set to Infinite,
painting will stop only when the
trigger is released, a

out

occurs, or the minimum

number of tags have been read.

New Tag Time-

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Configuration Settings

• New Tag Timeout: The amount of time to wait between tags before
painting will automatically stop. This is the maximum amount of
time spent waiting for new tags after a tag has been read. If set to
Infinite, then painting will stop only when the trigger is released,
a

Total Read Timeout occurs, or the minimum number of tags have

been read.

•

Minimum Tag Count: This the minimum number of tags to attempt to

read. If this minimum number of tags have been read during a paint­ing operation, then painting will stop. If set to Infinite, then
painting will stop only when the trigger is released, or one of the tim­eout conditions is met.

Firmware Version

Select to display the current Firmware ver­sion.

1. Under

Decoding Properties, go to

Configure > RFID > Firmware.

The current firmware installed in
the RFID module will be displayed.

2. To update the RFID module firm­ware, tap the

Browse button and

then select the file containing the
new firmware.

3. Tap the

Update button to update the

RFID module firmware.

Addendum 11

Configuration Settings

Configuration Examples

The following examples illustrate ways to optimize RFID settings for specific
situations.

Reading tagged items from an entire shelf

Configuration Item Setting

Report Frequency 1 tag

Total Read Timeout Infinite

Minimum Tag Count Infinite

New Tag Timeout

1. Press the trigger and move across the items on the shelf.

As new tags are found, the Falcon will beep and new data will immedi­ately be sent to an application.

2. Continue passing over all the items until no beeps are heard, which is an
indication that all tags have been read.

Something longer than the time required to
move the RFID antenna over all of the tags (for
example 10 seconds)

Read a single tag while avoiding reading other tags

Configuration Item Setting

Growing Power Enabled

Minimum Power Lowest setting

Minimum Tag Count 1 tag

1. Place the RFID antenna close to the tag you wish to read and press the
trigger.

The initial low power level should limit the tags which receive RF energy
to those which are close to the Falcon. If the Falcon isn't close enough,
having

Growing Power enabled will allow the RF power to increase just

enough to read the nearest RFID tag in range.

2. Once the first tag is read, then the operation will stop.

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Configuration Settings

Class 1 Gen 2 Q value

Q value sets the number of response slots
available for the tags being inventoried
(number of slots = 2Q). It is actively
managed during an inventory round,
but starting with an appropriate Q
decreases the time necessary to perform
an inventory. Initial Q values should be
set to generate 1/3 the number of slots
compared to the maximum number of
tags expected for a given inventory read
attempt.

For example, if the application can have
a maximum of 50 tags for a given read
attempt, Q should be set to 4 ( 50/3 =

16.6666, 24 = 16). If the application can
have a maximum of 150 tags for a given read attempt, Q should be set to 5
(150/3 = 50, 25 = 32).

Addendum 13

About RFID Tags

About RFID Tags

RFID Antenna

When attempting to utilize the RFID read functionality of the Falcon 5500
RFID unit it is important to note that the antenna is linearly polarized. This
feature requires the tags to be similarly aligned in a planar field to optimize
read range and efficiency.

Read Range

The Falcon 5500 RFID has a functional range of two to six feet. Greater read
range distances are possible; however, efficiency and predictability of tag data
collection will diminish beyond the recommended range. A reduction in func­tional range may result when attempting to read many tags simultaneously
(several cases on a pallet) due to tag performance degradation. Tag perfor­mance will vary based upon class, application and environment.

Write, Kill, and Lock

Due to the emerging nature of RFID technologies, Write, Lock and Kill operations
may sometimes behave erratically. Verifying the operation is strongly
recommended, as the RFID module may not always return the correct status for
these operations.

Proximity of Tags

Tags of similar antenna structure and size can obscure the ability to read multi­ple tags if they are “stacked” in the read plane. Multiple tag reading performs
best when tags are spaced and positioned according to their intended use. A
minimum of 4” spacing between tags is recommended.

Tag Types

• Class 0

• Class 1

• Class 1 Generation 2

PSC does not recommend or endorse a particular RFID tag type. It is
recommended that you evaluate your environment and product to determine the
optimum solution for your application.

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Single Dipole Antenna Tag

Tags that have a single dipole
antenna should be vertically
positioned for optimal read
performance.

Factors Affecting Performance

• Water or water-based products will inhibit (absorb) the signal.

About RFID Tags

Tag Orientation

Dual Dipole Antenna Tag

Tag s wi th dua l
dipole antennas are
less susceptible to
polarization and can
be read in either
horizontal or vertical
alignments to the
read plane.

• Metal surfaces near the tags may affect performance.

• Misuse of tags (i.e. bending the tag antenna) could cause the tags to

become dysfunctional.

• Any emitted radiation in the 902Mhz to 928Mhz range can interfere

with the device operation.

Addendum 15

Configuration Parameters

Configuration Parameters

The following table lists the configuration parameters which have been added
to support RFID. For instructions on how to set these parameters, as well as
information on all other configuration parameters, consult the Falcon 4400
Series Product Reference Guide (PRG).

Code Parameter/ Description I.D. # Type Acceptable Input

Other Controls Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Defaults

(10 seconds)

Min Max

Fac­tory

Label
Separa­tor

Class 0
Enable

Class 1
Enable

Class 1
Gen 2
Enable

Tag Read
Beep
Enable

Read
Power
Mode

Allow
Dupli­cates

Any single
Indicates the label sepa­rator.

RFID Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Enables Class 0 tags to
be read.

Enables Class 1 tags to
be read.

Enables Class 1 Genera­tion 2 tags to be read

Enables the tag read
beep.

Selects the power mode
to use for RFID reads.

Allows all tag data to be
reported

0028 Value

0D00

0D01

0D02

0D08

0D09

0D0A

On/
Off

On/
Off

On/
Off

On/
Off

On/
Off

On/
Off

ASCII

character (00 =

None)

On or Off Off On On

On or Off Off On On

On or Off Off On On

On or Off On On On

On = Growing

Off = Constant

On or Off Off On Off

CR CR CR

Off Off Off

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Configuration Parameters

Defaults

Code Parameter/ Description I.D. # Type Acceptable Input

Tag Read
Beep
To ne

Tag Read
Beep
Duration

User ID

Minimum
Read
Power

Adjusts the pitch of the
tag read beep frequency.

Determines the duration
of a tag read beep.

Specifies the identifier (if
any) that is sent by the
decoder when parame­ter Send Code ID
(Index 0025) is set to 3.
ASCII code zero (null) is
used to indicate that an
identifier is not to be sent
for RFID.

Sets the minimum RF
power setting to start
with when reading tags
using Read Power Mode
(Index 0D09) set to
Growing Power (On).

0D20 Value

0D21 Value

0D28 Value

0D29 Value

00 - 08
(00 = Lowest;

07 = Highest;
08 = User Def.)

00 = 0.07 sec
01 = 0.13 sec
02 = 0.18 sec
03 = 0.36 sec

Any single
ASCII
character (00 =
None)

01 - 08
(1/8 increments

08 = full)

Min Max

00 00 00

00 00 00

'Z' 'Z' 'Z'

01 01 01

Fac­tory

Maxi­mum
Read
Power

Class 1
Gen 2 Q

Sets the maximum RF
power setting to use
when reading tags.

Sets the Q value to be
used for reading Class 1

0D2A Value

0D30 Value 00-15 03 03 03

01 - 08
(1/8 increments;

08 = full)

08 08 08

Generation 2

Addendum 17

Configuration Parameters

Defaults

Code Parameter/ Description I.D. # Type Acceptable Input

To ta l
Read
Timeout

New Tag
Read
Timeout

Minimum
Tag Read
Count

Read
Report
Fre­quency

Sets the duration of the
read operation before it
stops. This only applies
to reads started by a
physical trigger.

Sets the duration of time
when no new tags are
read before a read oper­ation stops.

Sets the minimum num­ber of tags which will trig­ger the stop of a read
operation.

Sets the minimum num­ber of new tags which
must be seen before a
report is sent.

0D2C Value

0D2D Value

0D2E Value

0D2F Value

00 - 9999

(10 ms incre-

ments

00 = infinite)

00 - 9999

(10 ms. incre-

ments;

00 = infinite)

00 - 250

(00 = infinite)

00 - 250

(00 = infinite)

Min Max

Fac­tory

00 00 00

1000 1000 1000

00 00 00

01 01 01

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RFID Programming Labels

CLASS 0 ENABLE

RFID Programming Labels

O

n

* / / 0D001FF3E*

O
f
f

*//0D000FF3E*

CLASS 1 ENABLE

O

n

* / / 0D011FF3E*

O
f
f

*//0D010FF3E*

CLASS 1 GENERATION 2 ENABLE

O

n

* / / 0D021FF3E*

O
f
f

*//0D020FF3E*

TAG READ BEEP ENABLE

O

n

* / / 0D081FF3E* * / / 0D080FF3E*

O
f
f

READ POWER MODE

G

r
o
w

i

* / / 0D091FF3E*

n
g

C
o
n
s
t
a

*//0D090FF3E*

n
t

ALLOW DUPLICATES

O

n

*//0D0A1FF3E* */ /0D0A0FF3E*

Addendum 19

O
f
f

RFID Programming Labels

TAG READ BEEP TONE

0
0

*//0D2000FF3E* *//0D2004FF3E*

0
1

*//0D2001FF3E* *//0D2005FF3E*

0
2

*//0D2002FF3E* *//0D2006FF3E*

0
3

*//0D2003FF3E* *//0D2007FF3E*

0
4

0
5

0
6

0
7

TAG READ BEEP DURATION

0
0

*//0D2100FF3E* *//0D2102FF3E*

0
2

0
1

*//0D2101FF3E* *//0D2103FF3E*

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MINIMUM READ POWER

RFID Programming Labels

1

3
%

*//0D2901FF3E* *//0D2905FF3E*

2

5
%

*//0D2902FF3E* *//0D2906FF3E*

3

8
%

*//0D2903FF3E* *//0D2907FF3E*

5

0
%

*//0D2904FF3E* *//0D2908FF3E*

6
3
%

7
5
%

8
8
%

1
0
0
%

MAXIMUM READ POWER

1

3
%

*//0D2A01FF3E* */ /0D2A05FF3E*

6
3
%

2

5
%

*//0D2A02FF3E* */ /0D2A06FF3E*

3

8
%

*//0D2A03FF3E* */ /0D2A07FF3E*

5

0
%

*//0D2A04FF3E*

Addendum 21

7
5
%

8
8
%

1
0
0

*//0D2A08FF3E*

%

RFID Programming Labels

CLASS 1 GENERATION 2 Q

0
0

* / / 0D3000FF3E* * / / 0D3009FF3E*

0
3

* / / 0D3003FF3E* * / / 0D3012FF3E*

0
6

* / / 0D3006FF3E*

0
9

1
2

1
5

* / / 0D3015FF3E*

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TOTAL READ TIMEOUT

Infinite

* / / 0D2C0000FF3E*

10 seconds

* / / 0D2C1000FF3E*

25 seconds

* / / 0D2C2500FF3E*

50 seconds

* / / 0D2C5000FF3E*

70 seconds

RFID Programming Labels

* / / 0D2C7000FF3E*

85 seconds

* / / 0D2C8500FF3E*

99 seconds

* / / 0D2C9999FF3E*

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RFID Programming Labels

NEW TAG READ TIMEOUT

Infinite

* / / 0D2D0000FF3E*

1000

* / / 0D2D1000FF3E*

2500

* / / 0D2D2500FF3E*

5000

* / / 0D2D5000FF3E*

7000

* / / 0D2D7000FF3E*

8500

* / / 0D2D8500FF3E*

9999

* / / 0D2D9999FF3E*

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MINIMUM TAG READ COUNT

Inifinite

* / / 0D2E0000FF3E *

1

* / / 0D2E0001FF3E *

50

* / / 0D2E0050FF3E *

100

* / / 0D2E0100FF3E*

150

RFID Programming Labels

* / / 0D2E0150FF3E*

200

* / / 0D2E0200FF3E*

250

* / / 0D2E0250FF3E*

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RFID Programming Labels

READ REPORT FREQUENCY

Inifinite

* / / 0D2F0000FF3E*

01

* / / 0D2F0001FF3E*

50

* / / 0D2F0050FF3E*

100

* / / 0D2F0100FF3E*

150

* / / 0D2F0150FF3E*

200

* / / 0D2F0200FF3E*

250

* / / 0D2F0250FF3E*

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Safety Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer­ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Safety Information

The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices
operating at this frequency when using a integrated antenna. Any changes or
modifications to the product not expressly approved by PSC could void the user's

CAUTION

authority to operate this device.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement

This device has been FCC authorized for use in a hand-held configuration only.
There are no provisions for body worn operation. Users and nearby persons are
required to maintain a separation distance of at least 5cm (2 inches) from the radio

CAUTION

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and its integral antenna.

Radio Type

The Falcon 5500 uses a Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio
operating in the 902-928 MHz frequency band.

Safety Information

NOTES

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Safety Information

Addendum 29

Safety Information

NOTES

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Asia Pacific

PSC Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210
Fax: [852]-2-521-0291

Italy

PSC S.p.A.
Vimercate (MI), Italy
Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1
Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496

Australia

PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
North Ryde, Australia
Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999
Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688

France

PSC S.A.R.L.
LES ULIS Cedex, France
Telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00
Fax: [33].01.64 46.72.44

Germany

PSC GmbH
Darmstadt, Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Japan

PSC Japan K.K.
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Latin America

PSC S.A., INC.
Miami, Florida, USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

United Kingdom

PSC Bar Code Ltd.
Watford, England
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.psc.com

PSC Inc.

959 Terry Street
Eugene, OR
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

©2006 PSC INC. R44-2494 (Rev. C) 7/06