Serial Interface - Worth Data TriCoder t53 User Manual

Whatever decision you make, the TriCoder Setup parameter for Computer
Interface will be changed to reflect your choice. Your choice will remain until
you change the Computer Interface, (See Chapter 6; TriCoder Setup).
2. Start the software you are going to use to test the TriCoder. If it is a
text editor or word processor, make sure to start with a new document.
We suggest the use of the Notepad program (Windows or Mac).
Turn the TriCoder on. Press the NO key in response to all prompts
until you see the NON PORTABLE mode prompt. Press the YES key.
If you selected the PC High Speed USB in 1 above, and this is the first
time you have used the NON PORTABLE mode, you will now be
asked to install the USB Keyboard HID driver, which is probably on
your hard disk, but if not, is on your original Windows CD ROM.
3. Type several numbers on the TriCoder keypad, then press the ENTER
key. You should see the keyed data on the TriCoder screen AND on
your computer screen.
4. Traditional keyboard users - If you do NOT see your data displayed on
your computer screen, or you see partial data (letters or numbers
missing), indicating timing between the TriCoder and keyboard is not
quite right. Next try the "LEARNING" mode settings in Chapter 6;
Computer Interface, which allows the TriCoder to match the timing of
the keyboard. If "LEARNING" mode does not solve the problem, see
the Intercharacter Delay parameter for a possible solution. (Do not use
the "LEARNING" mode settings for USB.)
Using TriCoder Utilities to test Fast USB Data Upload and PC

Serial Interface

Testing communication between PC and a TriCoder with fast USB interface
or serial interface needs special software. Windows users should use the
Windows TriCoder Utilities program that is shipped with TriCoder on CD
ROM, (also on our website, www.barcodehq.com under Downloads). If
using a Unix dumb ASCII terminal configuration, the testing is identical to
keyboard testing in the previous section. Serial and Fast USB Upload on a
Macintosh are not supported with programs from Worth Data.
Windows Users
1. Install the Windows TriCoder Utilities program by inserting the CD
ROM; Windows should sense the CD ROM and offer you the
installation automatically. If not, click on Start, then choose Run.
Type in D:/Setup.exe (substitute your drive letter if not D) then click
on OK. Follow the directions on your screen to install the program.
2. After installing the Windows TriCoder Utilities program, make sure
your TriCoder is connected and turned on, then run the program by
clicking on the TriCoder Utilities icon.
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