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Symptom
RS232 Only
The unit powers up OK
and scans OK but does
not communicate
properly to the host.
The host is receiving
data but the data does
not look correct.
Characters are being
dropped.
Aux Port Operation With Any Interface
The secondary scanner
is not functioning.
The secondary scanner
powers up but data is
not relayed to the host.
* Refer to the MS2xxx Stratos Series Configuration Addendum (PN 00-02034x) under Scanner
Configuration Bar Codes: Auxiliary Port, Quick Start for a Secondary Scanner.
Possible Cause(s)
The com port at the host
is not working or is not
configured properly.
The cable is not
connected to the proper
com port.
The com port is not
operating properly.
The scanner and host
may not be configured
for the same interface.
The intercharacter delay
needs to be added to the
transmitted output.
The secondary scanner
cable may not be
connected to the proper
port on the MS2420.
The auxiliary com port
may not be operating
properly.
Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity of
the scanner and the communication port match and
the program is looking for RS232 data.
Check that the scanner and the host are configured
for the same interface.
Add some intercharacter delay to the transmitted
output by using the MetroSelect Configuration Guide
(PN 00-02407x).
Refer to the user's guide provided with the secondary
scanner.
Ensure that the secondary scanner is connected to
the MS2420 com port marked "Aux" port.
* The MS2420 series must be configured to enable
the auxiliary port.
The auxiliary input port's data format must match the
main output format of the secondary scanner.
Solution
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