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3.2. USB
Connection
The ExpressCube
™
countertop series of dimensioning
devices are equipped with a USB connection to interface
to a local computer. The USB connection allows the
computer to control and capture data from the
dimensioning device. The USB is fully compatible with
USB 2.0 computer ports.
Connect the cable as indicated in the diagram.
"
ExpressCube
™
SizeIt
™
must be installed in the
computer before the USB interface can be used.
Refer to the ExpressCube
™
SizeIt
™
installation section for more details.
3.3.
Connection of a Handheld Bar Code Scanner
The ExpressCube
™
countertop unit has a dedicated
male RS-232 serial port for use with a handheld bar
code scanner. [Handheld scanner not supplied] The
RS-232 connector should be securely connected to the
appropriate connector on the ExpressCube
™
countertop.
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There are two RS-232 connectors on the
connector panel but each one serves different
purposes. Be sure to use the connector identified
for the hand scanner.
"
The ExpressCube
™
countertop unit has programming options that can utilize the
trigger of the handheld scanner to activate data collection and processing. Refer to the
Operators Program Menu for more details.
3.4.
Connection settings for hand scanners:
1) Connection port – RS-232
2) Baud rate - 9600
3) Parity – none
4) Data bits – 8
5) Stop bit – 1 and add a suffix of a CR LF (Carriage Return Line Feed)
Sample RS-232 Hand Scanner
