
PSC's powerful and versatile multi-interface decoders,
MASTER B+ and MASTER BB+, allow you to connect a variety
of input devices to more than 2,000 different terminals
and PCs. The MASTER B+ features dual input ports for
connection of undecoded and RS-232 devices, including
wands, CCD scanners, laser scanners, badge readers,
magnetic stripe readers, POS scanners, scales, and OCR
readers. The MASTER B+ also features dual communication
ports, one for host connection and the other for
auxiliary input. Host communication modes supported
include keyboard wedge, RS-232, RS-485 multidrop, OCIA,
and wand, MSR and laser emulation. In addition, adapters
are available for RS-422, 20 mA current loop, and vocal
frequency. More than a decoder, the MASTER B+ functions
as a powerful and flexible bar code data collection
system controller. The MASTER B+ can serve as a netdriver
or satellite on PSC's RS-485 SMARTNET, and can control
devices via relay actuation. Programming the MASTER B+ is
easy, with three available methods, including bar code
menus, downloading software, and cloning. The MASTER B+
auto-discriminates and decodes up to 21 different bar
code symbologies.