Rockwell Automation 2755 AdaptaScan Software - Manual (Page 173)

Chapter
12
Uploading/Downloading
Configurations
This chapter describes how to download configurations from a
computer to a single Reader or multiple Readers.
Section Page
Helpful Hints 12–2
Upload/Download Connections 12–2
Configuration Cable 12–2
Downloading a Configuration 12–3
Uploading a Configuration 12–5
When transferring configurations:
Through the configuration port (direct connection)
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Use cable (Catalog No. 2755-NC48 Series B Reader, 2755-NC43
Series A Reader) and the Configuration Port connector on the
Reader for downloads.
You can also configure a Reader by connecting a computer to a
serial port in the wiring base. (On the Serial Port dialog, you must
select DF1 protocol and select the Scanner Protocol check box).
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Make sure the cable is connected to the appropriate serial port of
your computer.
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Communication parameters for your computer’s serial port are set
under Preferences on the View menu. Configuration Port must
be selected as the communications channel.
Through a DeviceNet network
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A DeviceNet communications card and driver must be installed
on your computer.
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On the Preferences dialog (View >Preferences), DeviceNet must
be selected as the communications channel.
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Refer to the user instructions for the communication software you
are using such as RSLinx.
Overview
Helpful Hints