Ethernet Device Discovery; Usb Device Discovery - Banner ABR 3000 series Quick Start Manual

ABR 3000
Install Barcode Manager
Administrative rights are required to install the Barcode Manager software.
Important: Install Barcode Manager on a Windows
port Windows Embedded (often used in industrial PCs and/or PLCs).
1. Download the latest version of Barcode Manager from
2. Navigate to and open the downloaded file.
3. Run Barcode Manager_Setup.exe
4. Follow the onscreen installation procedure.
After the installation is complete, the Barcode Manager entry is created under Start > Programs > Banner Engineering. A desktop icon
is also created.
Connect to Barcode Manager
Depending on your ABR 3000 model, you can connect to the Barcode Manager configuration environment through one of the following interfa-
ces:
• Ethernet Configuration—
• USB Configuration—
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• Serial Configuration

Ethernet Device Discovery

The following configuration procedure assumes that a laptop computer running Barcode Manager is connected to a factory default reader
through the Ethernet port.
The Barcode Manager user interface opens and displays a list of all the devices belonging to the Local Area Network (LAN).
The Barcode Manager discovery feature also shows devices not belonging to the LAN and displays them in light gray (see
The following is an example configuration for Windows
1. Confirm the network connections. Changing the Local Area Connection (LAN) properties of the programming computer to be compat-
ible with the ABR device on the network may be required for connection.
a) Click the Start button, then on the Start menu, click Control Panel or search for Control Panel.
b) In Control Panel, click Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center, and then click Change adapter settings.
c) Right-click on the connection that you want to change, then click Properties.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.
d) In the connection properties, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
e) In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) Properties, select Use the following IP address.
f) Make sure that the IP address is 192.168.3.1, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
The IP address must be compatible with the default device address 192.168.3.100.
2. As an alternate method, change the IP address of the device.
3.
In Barcode Manager, click
The device displays in Sensor Neighborhood with a dark gray icon, meaning it is now part of the LAN and can be configured. The new
IP address also displays.
4.
Double-click or drag the device
Details about the device display in this area.
After device discovery, configure your device through Barcode Manager. Go to

USB Device Discovery

The following configuration procedure assumes that a laptop computer running Barcode Manager is connected to an ABR 3000 reader
through the USB port using cable MQDEC-1703SS-USB.
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Windows XP is not compatible with ABR USB models.
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All devices can be configured through their Main Serial port. However, through this interface, configuration is slower than the Ethernet or USB interfaces and presents
some limitations. It is recommended to use the Serial interface for configuration only if the other interfaces are not available.
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to access the installation screen.
Ethernet Device Discovery
USB Device Discovery
on page 5
—See the Instruction Manual
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operating system version 7, 8, or 10.
Find Devices.
icon into the Selected Device Information Area.
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Figure 8. Device Discovery
Automatic Setup
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