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9. Programming Guide
Scanning a series of programming bar code labels can configure the scanner.
This allows decoding options and interface protocols to be tailored to a specific
application. The configuration is stored in non-volatile memory and will not be lost
by removing power from the scanner.
The scanner must be properly powered before programming. For RS-232C type
scanners, an external power adapter must be used to supply DC power to the
scanner. If a keyboard emulation type scanner is used with an IBM PC/ AT, PS/2
or any fully compatible computers, power will be drawn from the keyboard port.
No external power adapter is required. If keyboard emulation type scanner is
used with any other non IBM PC compatible computers, an external power
adapter may be needed.
During the programming mode, the laser scanner will acknowledge a good and
valid reading with a short beep. It will give long beeps for either an invalid or bad
reading.
9-1. Programming Options
Programmable options are divided into four groups. The first group includes the
options that show the general behavior of the laser scanner. The second group
governs the operation of RS-232C type serial ports. The third group selects the
keyboard type that the keyboard emulation type will be emulated. The last group
sets the decoding parameters for each barcode symbology.
9-2. Default Parameters
This table gives the default settings of all the programmable parameters. The
default settings will be restored whenever the "Reset" programming label is
scanned and the laser scanner is in programming mode.