SCANTECH ID (Champtek company) Discovery SG-20 - Manual (Page 20)

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2.3 FUNCTIONING OF THE DISCOVERY SG-20
2.3.1 Introduction
The Discovery is an information terminal, which receives info (barcode or
buttons), from a user and answers (via the display and speaker), with
information provided by a computer application, which runs on a (server)
system elsewhere.
For barcode input the Discovery is provided with an integrated Scantech
barcode reader.
2.3.2
Input
The main input is generated by the integrated Scantech barcodereader, which
is characterised by a high performance omnidirectional scan-performance.
Additionally some commands or actions can be selected using the buttons next
to the screen (depends on application).
If required an additional handscanner or other serial-interface device can be
attached (contact Scantech for details).
2.3.3 Output
Based on the input and the application software on the host-system the
Discovery communicates with the user via text or graphics on the screen and
optional a beep the speaker.
An external ticketprinter may be added for receipts, coupons, tickets etc.