Operating Instructions
Chapter
7
CLV62x Bar Code Scanner
Startup and configuration
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Startup and configuration
Startup, adjustments and diagnosis are carried out via the SOPAS-ET configuration soft-
ware.
7.1
Overview of the startup procedure
•
Start up the bar code scanner with the factory default settings
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Install SOPAS-ET configuration software
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Connect the PC with the SOPAS-ET configuration software to the bar code scanner
•
In order to optimise the functionality of the bar code scanner, if necessary, adjust and
configure the bar code scanner
•
Check correct functioning of the bar code scanner in reading operation
7.2
SOPAS-ET configuration software
The SOPAS-ET configuration software optimises the bar code scanner to the reading condi-
tions on site. The configuration data can be saved and archived as a parameter set (project
file) on the PC.
7.2.1
Functions of the SOPAS-ET configuration software for the bar code scanner
(overview)
The online help in the SOPAS-ET configuration software describes the general functions of
the software and their operation: M
ENU
, H
ELP
, H
ELP
F1
•
Selecting the menu language (English, German)
•
Setup communication with the bar code scanner
•
Password protected configuration for various operating levels
•
Recording of data during the current mode (recording and analyzing the data of certain
bar code scanner memory areas via the data recorder)
•
Diagnosing the system
7.2.2
System requirements for the SOPAS-ET configuration software
PC system requirements:
•
Recommendation: Pentium III, 500 MHz, 512 MB RAM, CD drive, RS-232 serial data
interface or Ethernet interface card, mouse (recommended) and colour monitor (rec-
ommended resolution 1,024 x 768 pixels)
•
Operating system Windows 2000
TM
, Windows XP
TM
or Windows Vista
TM
•
Free storage space on the hard drive: approx. 100 MB for SOPAS-ET (V. 2.14) configu-
ration software with help files and approx. 70 MB for "Acrobat Reader"
•
PC HTML browser, e.g. Internet Explorer
TM
: For online help system for the SOPAS-ET con-
figuration software
Connection cables: See
chapter 11.4.7 Accessories: Cables for Ethernet version, page 90
and
chapter 11.4.8 Accessories: General cables and connectors, page 91
.