GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for
complete installation of the DS4600A scanner.
1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this
manual.
2) Correctly mount the reader using the bracket provided according to the
information in par. 2.2.
3) Position the reader at the correct reading distance according to your model as
shown in paragraphs 2.4 and 3.4.
4) Make electrical connections to your DS4600A scanner by either:
a)
Connecting the test cable to the DS4600A scanner as described in par. 2.4.
b) Providing correct and complete system cabling according to the signals
necessary for the layout of your application.
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Layout: Point-to-point, RS485 Master/Slave, RS232 Master/Slave,
Multiplexer. See sub-paragraphs under 2.6 for reference.
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Cabling: Power, Main Serial Interface, Auxiliary Interface (RS232), Inputs,
Outputs, etc. For further details, see all sub-paragraphs under 2.3.
5) Configure the DS4600A scanner by installing and running the WinHost
configuration program from the CD- ROM provided. The main steps are:
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Select the codes to be read
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Set-up the communication parameters
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Define data formatting parameters
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Fine tune your DS4600A scanner using the Test Mode as described in WinHost.
Specific parameter details are available in the Help On Line. See also the Guide
To Rapid Configuration link.
6) Exit the configuration program and run your application.
The installation is now complete.
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