June 1, 1992 -- Welch Allyn's SCANTEAM 2000 Series adds bar code and
magnetic stripe data input capability to a wide range of terminals and PCs
with only a simple cable connection. The ST2000 requires no hardware or
software modifications as decoded data is transmitted by emulating
keyboard-terminal communications.

The state-of-the-art keyboard and RS-232 serial "wedge" is a compact 4.25in
x 4.0 x lin (10.8cm x 10.2cm x 2.5cm.) ASIC technology (Application
Specific Integrated Circuit) has been incorporated in the Series,
providing improved performance and reliability. The product also employs
Flash EPROM technology providing users a way to update new terminal
interfaces and/or special software releases, in the field and without
opening the unit as in conventional PROM technology.

Terminals supported include IBM PC/XT/AT and 100% compatibles, IBM
mainframe terminals, Telex, Wyse, DEC VT Series, Hewlett Packard, HDS, and
many other models. The ST2000 also offers a bi-directional auxiliary port
for communicating with RS-232 devices such as printers and scales.

Additional features which enhance system performance are:

. 3.5K RAM buffer for continuous collection of data, 
  even when host is busy 
. Powerful data formatting facility for customizing 
  wedge applications for specific data types 
. Inhibit and data collision prevention routines for 
  IBM PCs and PS/2 models running extended memory managers
. Welch Allyn's Wide Band decoding algorithm for fast,
  accurate auto-discrimination of up to 13 leading bar codes
  at 3 to 200 inches/sec.
. Dedicated Magnetic Stripe reading port for 3 track reading

The ST2000 Series accepts input from all Welch Allyn devices including
contact wand scanners, moving beam lasers, CCD and magnetic stripe
readers.

Quantity one price for the SCANTEAM 2000 is $390; production units are
available now.

Welch Allyn, 4619 Jordan Rd, Skaneteles Falls, NY 13153
(315) 685-2811

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