Scan Indicator 6-3
E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide
Scan Indicator
Aim the Scanner aperture toward the barcode. Press the Scan button. Align the red beam so that
the barcode is centered within the beam. The laser beam must cross the entire barcode. Move the
MX3-CE towards or away from the barcode so that the barcode takes up approximately two-thirds
the width of the beam.
The SCNR LED turns red when the laser beam is on. Following a good read, the LED turns green,
indicating a successful scan. Beeps may be heard after a good read, depending on the application
running on the MX3-CE.
The laser and SCNR LED automatically turn off after a successful or unsuccessful read. The
scanner is ready to scan again when the Scan key is pressed.
Power Management
The scanner endcap has two power modes: Continuous Power and Low Power. After power up
initialization, which lasts approximately 22 msec., the scanner is in Low Power mode. If a valid
barcode is scanned, the scanner engine decodes it and sends the results to the host. When the
scanner is awakened, it remains awake for at least 1 second before re-entering Low Power mode.
In Continuous Power mode, the scanner always waits for a scan button press or serial
communication. In Low Power mode, the scanner draws less current than when in Continuous
Power mode; which may extend battery life. The scanner enters Low Power mode automatically
when the Power Mode parameter is set to the default, or Low Power, mode.
The scanner must be awakened from the Low Power mode before performing any functions.
Note: The MX3-CE is designed to be operated in Low Power Mode. LXE recommends leaving
this value unchanged.
