Rockwell Automation 2755 AdaptaScan Software - Manual (Page 48)

Chapter
4
Getting Started
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure
the Reader to scan and decode UPC-A symbols. This section
acquaints you with basic configuration and operation of the Reader
by stepping through a sample configuration.
Section Page
Configuration Description 4–1
What You Need 4–2
Connecting Power 4–3
Connecting the DL10 4–3
Installing the Reader 4–5
Connecting the Configuration Cable 4–5
Running the AdaptaScan Software 4–6
Downloading Firmware 4–9
Setting Up the Communication Port 4–7
Creating a New Project 4–8
Creating a New Reader Configuration 4–8
Defining the Label Setup 4–11
Configuring the Scanner 4–13
Positioning the Reader 4–13
Focusing the Reader 4–15
Configuring the Decoder 4–16
Configuring the Discrete Outputs 4–17
Setting the Timer 4–21
Setting the Serial Port 4–22
Defining a Package 4–19
Configuring Message Output 4–23
Downloading the Configuration 4–25
Monitoring Reader Operation 4–26
Dataliner Operation 4–26
The sample configuration reads UPC-A labels. The Reader will
activate outputs 1 and 2.
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Output 1 energizes when a label is read.
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Output 2 energizes when a no-read occurs.
The monitor display shows the status of the Reader operation.
An optional Dataliner DL10 display receives and displays decoded
bar code data from the Reader’s RS-232 port.
Chapter Objectives
Configuration Description