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2.8 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY
The DS6500 keypad allows entering a menu where selecting one of the following functions:
•
Internal Net
•
Test Mode
The same settings may be performed by using the Genius™ program (see chapter 3 for
details).
2.8.1 Internal
Net
The Internal Net submenu has to be used when configuring the DS6500 scanner within a
master/slave network.
It allows defining the scanner function (slave/master) within the network and, if configured as
Slave, its address.
To enter the Internal Net submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure:
1) Press and hold both the
▲
(up arrow) and
▼
(down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to
enter the Main menu;
2) Use the
▲
(up arrow) or
▼
(down arrow) key to select the “Internal Net” item, then press
the ENT (enter) key to confirm;
3) Use the
▲
(up arrow) or
▼
(down arrow) key to select the “LonWAddrSel”” item, then
press the ENT (enter) key to confirm;
4) Use the
▲
(up arrow) or
▼
(down arrow) key to select your scanner function among
“Master”, “Slave n”, “Disabled”; then, press the ENT (enter) key to confirm;
5) Use the
▲
(up arrow) or
▼
(down arrow) key to select the “Exit” item, then press the ENT
(enter) key to confirm. Repeat this step again to exit the Main Menu and return to the
scanner current operating mode.
2.8.2 Test
Mode
Test Mode is particularly advised during the installation phase, since it causes the reader to
be continuously activated allowing to verify its reading features and its reading position with
respect to the barcode.
To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure:
1) Press and hold both the
▲
(up arrow) and
▼
(down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to
enter the Main menu.
2) Use the
▲
(up arrow) or
▼
(down arrow) key to select the “Test Mode” item, then press
the ENT (enter) key to confirm. The reader enters Test Mode.
3) Press the
▲
(up arrow) key to exit the Test Mode.
4) Use the
▲
(up arrow) and
▼
(down arrow) key to select the “Exit” item, then press the
ENT (enter) key to confirm. The scanner exits the Main Menu and returns to its current
operating mode.
