Datalogic 6K-8KA FAMILY, Programming Manual

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HOST MODE PROGRAMMING
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1 HOST MODE PROGRAMMING
An alternative method of programming the 6K family and the 8KA family laser scanners is by
sending programming strings.
These strings must be transmitted from the Host system to the device either on the auxiliary
RS232 serial interface or on the main RS232/RS485 serial interface, or, if available, on the
Ethernet System Socket. This is called Host Mode Programming.
In order to send the programming strings, it is necessary to switch the reader into
Host
Mode .
CAUTION
Genius
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must not be connected to the reader through the selected
interface before entering in Host Control Mode.
Serial Interfaces
The programming commands and strings must be sent to the reader at the programmed
baud rate of the selected interface (e.g. if the baud rate of the Auxiliary interface is
programmed at 9600 bps the command must be sent at 9600 bps).
The selected communication channel must be programmed as follows:
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Data Bits: 8 Bits
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Parity:
None
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Stop Bits: 1
Once the programming session has started on one of the interfaces, the other is disabled
until programming is over.
Ethernet System Socket (Server only)
The programming commands and strings must be sent only to the dedicated System socket
of the reader.
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Ethernet System Socket Port Number:
51235 (default value)