5 Getting Started
Power up the sensor, and verify that the power LED is on blue. Ethernet models only: verify that the Ethernet indicator is on
amber to verify the Ethernet connection.
5.1 Install Barcode Manager
Administrative rights are required to install the Barcode Manager software.
Important: Install Barcode Manager on a Windows
not currently support 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 to access the installation screen.
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.
5.1.1 Connect to Barcode Manager
Depending on your ABR 3000 model, connect to the Barcode Manager configuration environment through one of the
following interfaces:
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Ethernet Configuration—
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USB Configuration—
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Serial Configuration
5.2 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
Figure 37
on page 31).
The following is an example configuration for Windows
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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.
Ethernet Device Discovery
USB Device Discovery
on page 32
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Serial Device Discovery
Figure 37. Device Discovery
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