Rice Lake Counterpart Configurable Counting Indicator - User Manual - Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 68)

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5.10 Connecting a Barcode Scanner
The Counterpart will accept a barcode scanner connected to the unit. In order to use a scanner, you must set the
specifications of the Counterpart scale to recognize the scanner to the appropriate port and in some cases, do the
setup on the scanner required by the scanner manufacturer.
The scanner allows non-contact, instantaneous, and accurate input of unit weight, tare weight, and ID code.
QD2100 Barcode Scanner
If you are using the Quickscan QD2100 barcode scanner sold by Rice Lake Weighing Systems, you can set up
the scanner by connecting the scanner (PN121495) to the RS-232 port on the
Counterpart CPU board.Plug
connector with three wires into serial port 2 (J4) and plug with one wire into DIGIO (J3). Connections between
the barcode scanner and Counterpart should be wired up as follows:
Table 5-2. Barcode Wiring Connections
Pin out Wire Color
RX Green
TX Red
Ground Black
DIGIO
5+
The default baud rate is set for 9600 for both Counterpart and the scanner.
To set up barcode scanner parameters, use the following steps:
1. Navigate through the menu Setup >> Config >> Serial.
2. Set up the selected Port, J5 (Port 1) or J4 (Port 2) for the scanner.
3. Follow through and set up the various parameters such as 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, none parity.
4. Headers are set to
ON under scanner submenu when needing to have headers for IDs, tare and unit
weights.
5. If the header is set to OFF , the Counterpart assumes that all scanned items are ID codes and part numbers.
Table 5-3. Header Codes for Bar Codes
Header Number Description Action
1 Unit Weight The scanned unit weight value updates the working ID and is also applied
3 ID Code The scanned ID code is loaded
4 Tare The scanned tare value updates the working ID and is also applied to the scale
M Part Number The scanned part number updates the working ID and a Yes/No prompt is shown asking if the
stored ID should also be updated.
Note: Part Number 121495 is supplied with 2 connectors. Plug connector with 3 wires into J4 and set plug. Plug connector with 1 wire into J3.