8 connecting a barcode scanner, 1 setting up a softkey, Setting up a softkey – Rice Lake Counterpart Configurable Counting Indicator - User Manual - Version 1.0 User Manual

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5.8

Connecting a Barcode Scanner

The

Counterpart

will accept a barcode scanner connected to the unit. In order to use a scanner, you must set the

specifications of the

Counterpart

scale to recognize the scanner to the appropriate port and in some cases, do the

setup on the scanner required by the scanner manufacturer.
The scanner allows non-contact, instantaneous, and accurate input of unit weight, tare weight, and ID code.

QD2100 Barcode Scanner

If you are using the Quickscan QD2100 barcode scanner sold by Rice Lake Weighing Systems, you can set up
the scanner by connecting the scanner (PN121495) to the RS-232 port on the

Counterpart

CPU board.You will

also need a cable (PN101555) and an AC power option for the scanner. Connections between the barcode
scanner and Counterpart should be wired up as follows:

The default baud rate is set for 9600 for both

Counterpart

and the scanner.

To set up barcode scanner parameters, use the following steps:

1. Navigate through the menu Setup >> Config >> Serial.
2. Set up the selected Port, J5 (Port 1) or J4 (Port 2) for the scanner. .
3. Follow through and set up the various parameters such as 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, none parity.
4. Headers are set to

under the scanner submenu when needing to have headers for IDs, tare and unit

weights.

5. If the header is set to

OFF

, the

Counterpart

assumes that all items are ID codes and automatically adds

the ID code header.

5.8.1

Setting up a Softkey

To set up a softkey, use the following steps:

1. Press the

MENU SETUP

key.

2. Navigate through the menu setup to Setup using the key.

3. Press the

to navigate to

CONFIG

4. Press the

to navigate to

SCALES.

5. Press the to navigate to

FEATURE.

6. Press the

to navigate to

COUNT.

7. Using the scroll through until you get to

SOFTKEYS

8. Scroll down, then using scroll through menu selections SK1 through SK12.
9. Press to assign a softkey to that position
10. Select a choice that you wish to be displayed.
11. Press the arrow once the function is selected.
12. Press

Save/Exit

softkey.

Pin out

Wire Color

Green

Red

Ground

Black

DIGIO

Table 5-2. Barcode Wiring Connections

Header Codes for Bar Codes

ID Code 3

Tare 4

Unit Weight 1

Table 5-3. Header Codes for Bar Codes

MENU

SETUP