Introduction4 PowerScan™ PD9130/PBT9100/PM9100The BC9xx0™ Base Station/ChargerThe BC9xx0 base station, when paired with one or more PowerScan™ 9100readers, builds a Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding andtransmission of bar code data. It can be connected to a Host PC via RS-232,USB, or KBD Wedge, and is suited for single-cradle layouts. The BC91x0models also provide a spare battery charger slot.The label on the cradle contains LED indicators and a multi-function button.When the button is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the cradle will transmit a"broast" message." When the broast is sent, all properly configured scanners(Radio RX Timeout set to keep the radio "awake") that are linked to that baseand within radio range coverage will emit a beep and blink within 5 seconds.This functionality is useful to:• verify which scanners are linked to a certainbase station• detect a scanner forgotten somewhereWhen the button is pressed for longer than 5seconds, all paired scanners will be unpaired.The LEDs signal the BC9xx0-BT status, as shown in the following table.Table 1. LED StatusLED STATUSAux Yellow On = BC9xx0 is powered through an external power supply.Host Yellow On = BC9xx0 is powered by the Host.ReaderGreen On = the reader battery is completely charged.Red On = the reader battery is charging.Orange Blinking = reader battery fault - replace battery.Off = reader not in the cradle or not properly inserted.Spare (BC91x0modelsonly)Green On = the spare battery is completely charged.Orange Blinking = spare battery fault - replace spare battery.Off = no spare battery in the housing or battery not fully inserted.Radio Yellow Blinking = radio activity.Ethernet (Ethernetmodelsonly)Green Blinking = Ethernet activity.See "Base Station Indications (Cordless Models ONLY)" on page 322 for morespecific details on the LEDs.
