(manuals and other documents) as well as "online" or electronic documents. By installing, copying or using this software, the customer is regarded to agree to the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, IDEC cannot grant the customer permission to install, use, or copy this software product.
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1 Overview 2 Operation confirmation 3 Menu 4 Appendix Introduction 3.3. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the licensing of this software and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. Revision of this agreement is only performed in writing that is concluded by both parties.
2 Operation confirmation 3 Menu 4 Appendix Introduction Version up information This is version up information for WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool. Please check Software Version and Database Version before using. Refer to F [Version information] [3. 2. 5 Help] page 3-10...
Model Manual name Contents Communication Unit Included with the support tool for the communication unit. B-1968 Supporting Code Scanner WB9Z-CU100 Explains about support tool. Support Tool Use's Manual (This manual) Instruction Sheet: B-1945 Included with the product. WB2F 2D Code Scanner...
Operation confirmation method .....................2-3 2. 3. 1 Installing the device driver ........................2-3 2. 3. 2 Connecting the WB9Z-CU100 to the computer ................2-3 2. 3. 3 Running the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool ..................2-4 2. 3. 4 Checking the IP address ......................... 2-4 Menu 3.
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1 Overview 2 Operation confirmation 3 Menu 4 Appendix Contents Appendix 4. 1 Troubleshooting ..........................4-1 4. 1. 1 The communication port is not displayed ..................4-1 4. 2 ASCII Code Table ..........................4-2 Index Revision history...
The WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool may be forcibly terminated. If the communication unit and the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool are connected and left for a long period of time, config- ure the computer so that it does not enter sleep mode.
Operation confirmation This chapter explains the system requirements for WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool, setup, and how to check operation. 2. 1 System requirements This table shows the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool System requirements. Item Details Computer PC-AT or compatible Windows 7 (32/64bit), Windows 8 (32/64bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64bit), Windows 10 (32/64bit)
2. 2. 2 Uninstalling the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool When you no longer need the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool, it may be uninstalled from the computer. Do so with the fol- lowing procedure. Delete the entire folder (including the files) that was created by unzipping the compressed "wb9z-cu100_support_...
A device driver must be installed to allow the communication unit and WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool to communicate. Download the latest device driver installer from the IDEC website and use it to the install the device driver. For details on the installer, check the readme that is included with the installer.
The System screen is displayed. (2) Click Device Manager on the screen. The Device Manager screen is displayed. (3) Double-click Ports (COM & LPT). (4) Check the port number for the port that is displayed as "IDEC Auto-ID WB1F USB CDC (COM**)".
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(3) Double-click Ports (COM & LPT). (4) Check the port number for the port that is displayed as "IDEC Auto-ID WB1F USB CDC (COM**)". If the port you checked in “How to check the communication port" is not displayed in the communication port on the Connection Settings screen.
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1 Overview Operation confirmation 3 Menu 4 Appendix Operation confirmation method Click the Get IP address to get the IP address. The reading results are displayed. Blue text indicates "Request (Computer → Communication Unit)". Red text indicates "Response (Communication Unit → Computer)". When the IP address is successfully acquired, it will be returned as the response.
Menu This chapter explains the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool menu. 3. 1 Menu items list This table shows the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool menu items. Menu items Details Connection setting load Loads settings for connection to the communication unit from a file.
Connection setting load Loads a saved connection settings file. Only XML is supported as the file extension. z Connection setting save Saves the current connection settings to a file. The file extension is XML. z Exit Exits the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool.
Menu item descriptions 3. 2. 2 Function z Connection settings This configuration screen is for connecting the communication unit and the computer. When WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool is started, the following connection settings screen is initially displayed. (12) (10) (11) (13)
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Menu item descriptions z Control command This screen is for sending control commands to the WB9Z-CU100. Here you can execute operations on the WB9Z-CU100 such as barcode reading and turning the indicator LEDs on and off. Name Description Displays communication requests and responses.
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1 Overview 2 Operation confirmation Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions z Scanner settings This screen is for checking and changing communication unit settings. You can configure advanced settings such as communication unit RS-232 settings and Ethernet settings. (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)
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1 Overview 2 Operation confirmation Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions File operation Name Description (12) Upload Uploads all communication unit setting values to a CSV file. (13) Download Downloads a CSV file created with Upload (12) to the communication unit. ...
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The communication unit can be made to support new functions and to increase performance and product reliability by updating the firmware. IDEC recommends that you use the communication unit with the latest firmware. The firmware is available on the IDEC website http://www.idec.com/.
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1 Overview 2 Operation confirmation Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions Updating the firmware The firmware updating method is as follows. Select the firmware that you want to update with in firmware selection (No. 3). Click Start Update (No. 4). Starts updating the firmware.
1 Overview 2 Operation confirmation Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions 3. 2. 3 Window z Console Displays the console screen. Use this screen to manually enter commands and check detailed communication. (11) (10) (15) (12) (13) (14) Name Description Command entry field Enter the desired command.
Menu item descriptions 3. 2. 4 Language z 日本語 (Japanese) Sets the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool display language to Japanese. z English Sets the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool display language to English. z z 中文 (Chinese) Sets the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool display language to Chinese.
This chapter explains troubleshooting and the ASCII code table. 4. 1 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while using the WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool, please check the following items. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact our technical support. 4. 1. 1 The communication port is not displayed ...
Software End User License Agreement ........ii System requirements ..............2-1 Checking the IP address .............. 2-4 Chinese ....................3-10 Connecting the WB9Z-CU100 to the computer .....2-3 The communication port is not displayed ......4-1 Connection of USB connector ..........2-3 Troubleshooting ................4-1 Connection setting load ..............3-2...
Revision history Revised content Edition Published Page Points 2017.5...
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Communication Unit Supporting Code Scanner WB9Z-CU100 Support Tool User’s Manual B-1968(0) Published: May 2017 1st edition 6-64, Nishi-Miyahara 2-Chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan 2017 IDEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. • The specifications and content in this manual may be changed without prior notification.
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