The authors wish to thank Aram Eramian, Allen Seelye, Tony Sirchio, Steve Oravetz, and Longchaw Lee for their information and research that contributed to the production of this document.

Introduction

This report provides the information you will need to assemble your own bar-code tracking system. It includes descriptions of bar-coding equipment, data collection and storage software, methods for setting up and running your own system, sources of equipment, tips for using a bar-code system, and other useful information. If you want general information about how a bar-code system works, please read this report’s companion publication, Bar-Code Tracking System Overview (0271–2333–MTDC). Information on obtaining the Bar-Code Tracking System Overview Tech Tip is included at the end of this report.

Personal digital assistant configured for bar-code
scanning with the docking terminal and cable system.