Rockwell Automation 2755-SNx Adaptascan Bar Code Readers - Manual (Page 28)

Chapter
2
Publication 2755-6.8
Using ASCII Command Input
This application describes how to configure an AdaptaScan Bar
Code Reader to receive ASCII commands from a terminal emulator
over an RS-232 link:
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Terminal Emulator in Windows 3.1
•
HyperTerminal in Windows 95
One character ASCII commands trigger the reader to start/stop
scanning. For each trigger command the reader receives, it echoes a
bar code string on the emulator.
The application includes the necessary cable diagrams and
configuration information for the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader.
The hardware items required for this application are:
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2755-SN3, -SN5 or -SN8 AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader
•
2755-NB40 or -NB41 Wiring Base
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2755-NC43 or -NC48 Configuration Cable
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2755-PW46 or -PW47 Power Supply
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Computer running Windows 3.1 (or later) or Windows 95
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9-to-25 Pin Adapter (for computers with a 25-pin COM port)
The software requirements for this application are:
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2755-ASN AdaptaScan Offline Programming Software
•
Terminal Emulator in Windows 3.1 or HyperTerminal in
Windows 95
Publications you may want to refer to include:
Publication Description
2755-837 AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers User Manual
2755-838 AdaptaScan Software User Manual
Overview
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
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