Preamble, Postamble – Rockwell Automation 2755-G3-W_G6-W Scanner with Wedge Option User Manual

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Message Format Parameters

Chapter 6

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A preamble is a string of characters that prefixes a
message that is transmitted to the host. The preamble
may be used to identify the scanner that sent the
message. The maximum preamble length is four
ASCII characters.

KA

Preamble=None *

To enter a preamble, scan the KB label, then refer to
Table 6.B to enter the four ASCII characters. The
procedure on the previous page explains how to enter
preamble characters.

KB

Preamble = 4 ASCII (8 Hex) characters

+

A postamble is similar to a preamble, except it is
appended to the message which is transmitted to the
host. Its maximum length is four ASCII characters.

LA

Postamble=None *

To enter a postamble, scan the LB label, then refer to
Table 6.B to enter the four ASCII characters. The
procedure on the previous page explains how to enter
preamble characters.

LB

Postamble = 4 ASCII (8 Hex) Characters

+

Preamble

Postamble

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