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BVS HS-Q Series
Standard Hand Held Barcode Reader
Enter/Exit Programming Mode
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Configuration Using Barcodes
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Configuration Using Barcodes
This and following sections provide programming barcodes to configure your reader by changing
the default settings. For details about additional methods of programming, see
.
You must first enable your reader to read barcodes in order to use this sec-
tion. If you have not done this, go to
starting on page 21
complete the appropriate procedure.
4.1
Configuration
Parameters
Once the reader is set up, you can change the default parameters to meet your application
needs. Refer to
"The most common configuration settings are listed in the “Default” column of the
for initial configuration in
order to set the default values and select the interface for your application.
The following configuration parameters are divided into logical groups, making it easy to find the
desired function based on its reference group.
Interface Configuration:
- "RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces" on page 37
- "Keyboard Settings" on page 45
Parameters common to all interface applications:
-
gives options to control the messages sent to the Host system.
-
"Reading Parameters" on page 69
control various operating modes and indicators status
functioning.
Symbology-specific parameters:
-
provides configuration of a personalized mix of 1D codes, code
families and their options.
-
provides configuration of a personalized mix of 2D codes,
code families and their options.
You must first enable your reader to read barcodes in order to use this sec-
tion. If you have not done this, go to
and complete
the appropriate procedure.
To program features:
1
Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING barcode, available at the top of each programming
page, when applicable.
2
Scan the barcode to set the desired programming feature. You may need to cover unused
barcodes on the page, and possibly the facing page, to ensure that the reader reads only the
barcode you intend to scan.
3
If additional input parameters are needed, go to
Appendix Use the barcodes in this appendix
to enter numbers as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.
, and scan the appro-
priate characters from the keypad.
Additional information about many features can be found in the “Refer-
ences” chapter.
If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL barcode
to abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.