Configuration; Configuration Methods; Reading Configuration Barcodes; Using Datalogic Aladdin - Datalogic PowerScan BT8300 Product Reference Manual

4 CONFIGURATION

4.1

Configuration Methods

4.1.1

Reading Configuration Barcodes

This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration of your reader by following the setup procedures in this
chapter (see par. 4.2 for an overview).
If you wish to change the default settings, this manual provides complete configuration of your reader in an easy way.
To configure your reader:
1. Open the folded page in Appendix C with the hex-numeric table and keep it open during the device configuration.
2. Read the Enter Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page of configuration.
3. Modify the desired parameters in one or more sections following the procedures given for each group.
4. Read the Exit and Save Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page of configuration.
Reference notes describing the operation of the more complex parameters are given in chapter 1.
4.1.2

Using Datalogic Aladdin™

Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-friendly configuration method via the RS-
232/USB-COM interface.
It also allows upgrading the software of the connected device (see the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).
4.1.3

Copy Command

A previously configured device (Master), can be used to send its configuration directly to other devices of the same type
(Slaves). The particular procedure for each device is given in par. 5.14.
4.1.4

Sending Configuration Strings from Host

An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS-232 interface. This method is particularly
useful when many devices need to be configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter
settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.

4.2 Setup Procedures

4.2.1

Restore PowerScan BT 8300 Default

Before starting configuration and every time you want to restore factory settings, read the label below. Please note that the
default mode on PowerScan BT8300 is Handheld - Cradle communication:
Product Reference Guide
Restore PowerScan BT8300 Default
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