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About Bluetooth Range

The Cordless Hand Scanner features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to

provide the maximum possible range. As with all wireless technologies, the

connection range can vary widely depending on many factors such as the

brand and placement of the host device, the type and size of physical

obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio

transmissions.

In range testing of the CHS while connected to a variety of typical host

devices with weaker Class 2 radios, functional connection distances from

18 to over 100 feet have been experienced depending on the environment.

The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range:

• The presence of soft, absorbent materials such as paper, fiberglass

insulation, foam material in office cubical walls, carpeting and, to a

lesser extent, even sheetrock and wood construction materials.

• Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and

the CHS.

• Metal in a grid pattern, such as chain link fencing or chicken wire. This

type of material may block the Bluetooth (or Wi-Fi) signal completely.

• The presence and activity level of competing Bluetooth or 802.11

(Wi-Fi) systems using the same 2.4 GHz frequency (very slight).

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Socket Mobile Series 7 User Manual Page 36