Setting Bar Code Readers - Omron NS - SETUP Setup Manual

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Setting Bar Code Readers

The Bar Code Reader's communications conditions and other settings can be set from either
the CX-Designer or the PT.
Setting from the CX-Designer
Use the CX-Designer to set PT settings, such as the conditions for communications with the
Bar Code Reader, according to the following table. Set the communications conditions sup-
ported by the Bar Code Reader to suit the application environment.
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
Communications
Speed
Input method
Setting from the PT
Set the communications conditions from the System Menu.
For details on specific methods for operating the System Menu, refer to 6-6-6 Setting Bar
Code Readers.
Bar Code Reader Settings
Set the settings for the Bar Code Reader according to the following table. Make sure, how-
ever, that the communications conditions settings for the communications speed, parity, stop
bits, and data bits, match those set for the PT. For details on setting methods, refer to the
operation manual of the Bar Code Reader being used.
Communications Speed
Parity
Stop bits
Data bits
Preamble
Postamble
RS/CS control
Communications protocol
Bar code label digit transfer
ID character transfer
Bar code types
Trigger switch setting
Item
7 or 8 bits
1 or 2 bits
None, odd, or even
4,800, 9,600, or 19,200 bps
Manual or Auto
Item
4,800, 9,600, or 19,200 bps
Even, odd, or none.
1 or 2 bits
7 or 8 bits
STX
ETX
Invalid
No protocol mode
Transfer prohibited.
Transfer prohibited.
Multi-read (reads everything)
Automatic read mode
Settings
Settings
3-4 Connecting to Bar Code Readers
Default
7 bits
2 bits
Even
9,600 bps
Auto
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