Rs-232 Device Port Configuration - Motorola MP6000 Integrator Manual

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RS-232 Device Port Configuration

Parameter # 1246
This option allows the user to select which devices to attach to the MP6000, and to which port they are
attached. Scan the appropriate bar codes that follow to select the proper configuration. The available
configurations are:
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0 = AUX 1 Sensormatic, and AUX 2 RS-232 Scanner (default)
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1 = AUX 1 Dual Cable Scale, and AUX 2 RS-232 Scanner
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2 = AUX 1 Sensormatic, and AUX 2 Dual Cable Scale
4 = AUX 1 Third Party Scale, AUX 2 Sensormatic.
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For Motorola hand-held scanners, configure the auxiliary scanner for a standard RS-232 interface with a Baud
Rate of 9600, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, and No Parity. Refer to the Auxiliary Scanner Parameters section in the
MP6000 Bar Code Programming Guide, p/n 72E-172633-xx. for alternate settings.
Changes to this parameter do not take effect until the next power cycle (power cycling does not apply to
2
123Scan ). For that reason always remember to perform one of the functions below after scanning a device
port parameter.
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Cycle power to the scanner (disconnect, and re-connect scanner cable).
or
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Use the MP6000 Reset button (button combination to reboot the MP6000).
When selecting any of the device port configuration options, ensure the devices connected to the MP6000
correctly match the devices defined for the option. For example, if option 1 is scanned, only a dual cable scale
should be connected to the AUX 1 port, and an RS-232 scanner should be connected to the AUX 2 port.
Turning on the MP6000 with connected devices that do not match the option can result in communication
failures. To ensure successful operation the proper sequence for setting this option is as follows.
Power off the MP6000 (disconnect the power cable).
1.
Disconnect all RS-232 devices (RS-232 scanner, Sensormatic, and/or dual cable scale).
2.
Power on the MP6000(reconnect the power cable).
3.
Scan the appropriate bar code option that matches the intended configuration.
4.
Power off the MP6000.
5.
Connect the appropriate devices.
6.
Power on the MP6000.
7.