IDEC WB1F Series, User Manual

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2. Installation & wiring Function 4. Support tool 5. Appendix 1. Overview
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Maintenance mode
3. 4. 2 Maintenance support
This function temporarily operates the unit with the factory default settings when problems occur such as barcodes can
no longer be read or communication is no longer possible with the host device after changing WB1F settings. This func-
tion can be executed by switching to maintenance mode.
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The setting values are restored by turning the power on/off, resetting, or switching the mode.
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When a barcode is read, the flashing LEDs (green/orange/red) turn off. The LEDs (green/orange/red) will flash
again after 5 seconds.
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After switching to maintenance mode, you can restore the setting values to the factory defaults by reading
the initialization barcode. For for the initialization barcode, refer to
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P. 5-16 "5. 10 Configuration barcode" .
3. 4. 3 Firmware updating
This function updates the WB1F firmware. This function can be executed by using the WB1F support tool
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New functions that are added to the firmware can be used by executing a firmware version upgrade.
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The latest firmware is available on the IDEC website. Check whether or not there is new firmware on the IDEC
website.