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Chapter 7:
Configuring the TriCoder
Once the hardware is connected, the next step is to configure the TriCoder and test your communication. If you are using the serial
interface, you should have installed the serial communication software you want to use (see the previous section).
The TriCoder setup allows the user to configure the TriCoder for different computer interfaces, and reading of different types of bar
codes, as well as configuring some of the more advanced features of the TriCoder. The TriCoder can only by setup by going into
SETUP MODE from the Main Menu or opening screen.
Using Setup Mode to change the TriCoder Setup
You can only change the Setup Parameters on the TriCoder by going into SETUP MODE from the Main Menu (opening screen option
5). When you enter setup you will see the following screen:
TRICODER SETUP
BAR CODE OPTIONS ---------------- 1
I/O SETTINGS -------------------------- 2
DATE & TIME SETTINGS ----------- 3
SPEAKER SETTINGS ---------------- 4
LASER SETTINGS -------------------- 5
LCD SETTINGS ------------------------ 6
LCD SETTINGS ------------------------ 7
OTHER SETTINGS -------------------- 8
SYSTEM TOOLS ----------------------- 9
DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0
PLEASE SELECT OPTION: _
At this screen press the NUMBER key on the TriCoder keypad that corresponds to the Setup Parameter you want to change (i.e. I/O
SETTINGS = #2). You will then go to another screen with the following options:
I/O SETTINGS
HOST ---------------- SERIAL 1
TERMINATOR CHARACTER - CR 2
SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD OFF 3
BAUD RATE ------------------ 9600 4
PARITY ------------------------ NONE 5
DATA BITS ------------------ 8 BITS 6
PROTOCOL ------------------ NONE 7
DONE/EXIT ----------------------------- 0
CHANGE SETTING #: _
More than one Setup Parameter can be changed before you exit the setup. Pressing while in a Setup Parameter will take you
back one step in the Setup Mode; from there choose a new group of settings. Pressing again at the TriCoder Setup Screen will
exit SETUP MODE.
PC Serial Interface
The Serial Interface requires certain setup parameters. To set up the TriCoder, you need to know some basic information about the
serial port you will be using, as well as the software you will use to test the TriCoder. If possible, use the TriCoder at its default
settings. Whether or not you can do this often depends upon the software you are using. If using PortKey or the Hardware Utilities,
use the default settings. If your software requires you to set your own baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits; simply set them to
match the TriCoders default settings. See Chapter 6; TriCoder Setup for details on changing the serial parameters by the keypad in
SETUP MODE. The I/O settings on the TriCoder are:
Setup Parameter Default Options
HOST (interface) SERIAL SERIAL, HID KEYBOARD, USB FULL SPEED
Baud Rate 9600 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Parity NONE None, EVEN, ODD
Data Bits 8 8 BITS, 7 BITS
RS-232 Protocol NONE NONE, XON/XOFF, ACK/NAK
I/O Parameters
See Chapter 8: TriCoder Setup for more detailed information.
Testing Communication using NON PORTABLE mode
Testing communication between a serial interface TriCoder and a PC needs some kind of software to read the serial port. To establish
communication between a serial TriCoder and its host, go to
Chapter 3: Non Portable Mode for detailed instructions. The key to
testing communications is to keep it simple – you don‟t want to have to determine whether it‟s your software or the TriCoder causing