Chapter 6
Operating Instructions
ICR845-2 Image Code Reader
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Startup and configuration
6.3.4
Configuring and starting RS 232 communication with the Assistant
1.
In the dialog box of the Connection Assistant (
Fig. 6-2, Page 50
) click the control box
S
TART WITH DEFAULT PARAMETERS
if necessary.
Explanation
If the control box is enabled, the Assistant will restore the default settings temporarily
in the RAM of ICR845-2. This means that the parameter values of a former successful
RS 232 connection will be remained. All other settings will be lost in the new temporary
parameter set.
2.
Activated the option "S
ERIAL INTERFACE
" in the section c
OMMUNICATION VIA
.
3.
In the list, selected the active COM port of the PC.
4.
Click N
EXT
.
The Connection Assistant attempts to establish communication with the ICR845-2. If
the attempt is not successful, the Assistant starts the A
UTO
D
ETECT
function.
The dialog box of Auto Detect is then opened.
Auto Detect scans the serial interface by varying the communication parameters and
sending telegrams to the connected ICR845-2 until the settings are synchronised with
the settings of the ICR845-2.
5.
Confirm the Auto Detect dialog box with OK.
The Assistant establishs communication with ICR845-2 and uploads the current config-
uration of the ICR845-2 into the CLV-Setup data base.
The Assistant then displays a dialog box showing that communication is successful:
6.
Click N
EXT
.
7.
In the next window confirm the shown settings with N
EXT
.
The CLV Assistant dialog box is closed.
The program window of CLV-Setup is opened again.
In the status line CLV-Setup displays left bottom the communication parameters of the
ICR845-2 and right bottom the green highlighted message "
Connected!"
.
The ICR845-2 is ready for further configuration.
Fig. 6-6:
CLV Assistant: Dialog box confirming that communication with the ICR845-2 via RS 232
is successful