HAND HELD LASER WITH DUAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY

June 15, 1993 -- Welch Allyn's SCANTEAM 5500 Series hand held laser with
integrated decoding can be ordered as a specific interface or with dual
interface combinations, equipping one laser for multiple applications. For
example, a simple cable change equips the laser to move from point-of-sale
to a portable data collection application. One of a family of hand held
laser products, the unit eliminates the need for an external decoder and
provides both keyboard port and RS232 interfaces for leading PCs and
terminals. For point-of-sale terminals, OCR, OCIA, Ports 5B, 9B and 17 are
supported.

All 5500 Series lasers, with or without integrated decoding, are compatible
with IBM PC/XT/AT and 100% compatibles, all models of IBM PS2, and DEC VT
Series.

Menu programmable features in the Instant Interface laser are stored in
non-volatile memory and include data format, communications protocol,
input/output parameters and autodiscrimination among 13 commonly used
symbologies. As additional interfaces become available they can be
uploaded to the SCANTEAM 5500.

The unit has a 670nm visible laser diode and low mass single mirror for
bidirectional scanning, retrocollective, at 36 scans/second nominal.
Standard 6 mil to 55 mil apertures meet requirements for working distances
up to 30" (76.2cm); optional long range versions with 15 mil to 55 mil
apertures are available for distances to 66" (167.6cm).

The ergonomically designed laser weighs only 7.5 oz (212.6g) and stands
alone without a holder. An optional Auto Scan Holder can be ordered for
hands free scanning. The combination of excellent optical performance,
ease of use and rugged design make the SCANTEAM 5500 Series lasers ideal
for applications in retail, manufacturing and commercial applications.

These laser products are available now with a one year warranty. Price and
delivery information for specific models is available from Welch Allyn.

Welch Allyn, 4169 Jordan Rd, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13152-0187
(315) 685-2811

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