Rockwell Automation 2755-SNx Adaptascan Bar Code Readers User Manual

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Communicating with a 2760-RB Module over an RS-232 Link

Publication 2755-6.8

To configure the 2760-RB module:

1. Set all 2760-RB module DIP switches to Off.

2. Connect the smart cable to the Configuration port of the 2760-RB

module and the serial port of the computer.

3. Send a “break sequence” to the 2760-RB module via the Terminal

Emulator:

A. Set the baud rate to 9600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,

no flow control, and either COM1 or COM2 depending on
the smart cable connection.

B. Program a function key to send the “break sequence” by

using the Ctrl-Shift-Break command. (This step is
specifically for Windows 3.1 Terminal Emulation.)

C. Send the break sequence to call up the 2760-RB module

configuration menu.

4. Select menu item 3: Device port protocol names. Set to:

PORT1=COPYRIGHT 1989 ALLEN-BRADLEY COMPANY INC.

2760-SFC2 DT SERIES A REVISION A (YES/NO)=YES

5. Select menu item 21: Identification numbers. Select:

DUMB TERM. UNSPECIFIED PROTOCOL, 13FH (YES/NO)=YES

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