Operating Instructions
Chapter
3
CLV640 Bar Code Scanner
Quick-Start
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Quick-Start
3.1
Preparing the bar code scanner for the quick start
The bar code scanner can be operated quickly and easily using the supplied SOPAS-ET con-
figuration software.
The software offers the following options, among others:
•
Fast connection with the bar code scanner
•
Configuration of the most important reading parameters and display of the reading re-
sults on
one
clear register tab in the configuration software
System requirements for using the SOPAS-ET configuration software
chapter 7.2.2 System requirements for the SOPAS-ET configuration software, page 65
Additional accessories required (not in delivery)
•
Connection module CDB620 or CDM420
•
For the Ethernet version of the bar code scanner: Connection cable for data and func-
tion interfaces (see
chapter 11.4.7 Accessories: Cables for Ethernet version,
•
3-wire RS-232 data cable (null modem cable no. 2014054)
- or -
To connect an Ethernet version of the bar code scanner to the PC's Ethernet interface:
relevant cable (see
chapter 11.4.7 Accessories: Cables for Ethernet version,
Perform an electrical connection to the bar code scanner
1. Connect the bar code scanner to connection module CDB620/CDM420.
2. Switch on the power supply for CDB620/CDM420.
3. Switch on the PC for the configuration and install and start the supplied SOPAS-ET con-
figuration software.
4. Connect the bar code scanner.
To achieve this, connect the PC using a 3-wire RS-232 data cable (null modem cable)
to the "Aux“ connection in CDB620/CDM420.
- or -
Connect the PC to the bar code scanner's Ethernet interface (Ethernet version).
For detailed instructions, see
chapter 5 Installation, page 41
3.2
Establishing connection with the bar code scanner
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Communicate with the bar code scanner according to the selected data interface (RS-
232 or Ethernet) (see
chapter 7.3 Establish communication with the bar code scanner,
) and perform a scan.
TIP
To establish a connection quickly and easily via Ethernet, the SOPAS-ET configuration soft-
ware has a C
ONNECTION
W
IZARD
in the T
OOLS
menu.