Rockwell Automation 2755 AtomScan Bar Code Reader - Manual (Page 46)

Chapter
5
Publication 2755-6.9
Configuring Your Reader
This chapter describes the configuration options for the readers.
Items include:
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menu configuration
•
serial configuration
•
decode test
•
adjusting reader parameters
You can change the reader’s configuration through the use of menus.
Follow the steps starting below to change the reader’s configuration.
To Access the Reader Configuration Main Menu
1. Make sure you have a terminal utility software running on your
configuration device.
2. Check the following communication port parameters on your
configuration device. Make sure the parameters match the
settings listed below. If the parameters do not match,
communication between the reader and configuration device will
not occur.
Description Default Setting
Baud Rate 9600
Parity Even
Stop Bits One
Data Bits 7
3. Read a test bar code to verify that the default settings are correct
(i.e., the reader is communicating with the host device. The bar
code value will appear on the screen.). If you cannot read a test
bar code:
•
verify that you are using the correct communication cable or
•
default the reader directly or via the interface box. Refer to
chapter 6 for information regarding defaulting the readers.
Also refer to chapter 7 for information regarding troubleshooting
the readers.
Menu Configuration