Rockwell Automation 2755-SNx Adaptascan Bar Code Readers - Manual (Page 304)

Chapter
16
Publication 2755-6.8
Communicating with
AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers
via DeviceNet PeerĆtoĆPeer
Protocol
This application describes how to connect and configure AdaptaScan
Bar Code Readers to communicate with each other over a DeviceNet
network via peer-to-peer protocol.
The DeviceNet network has three nodes, each made up of an
AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader. Each reader:
•
is configured the same,
•
sends a different symbol to a designated serial port on any one of
the readers,
•
is triggered by its own package detect unit, and
•
is powered by its own power supply.
The hardware items required for this application are:
•
2755-SN3, -SN5 or -SN8 AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader
•
2755-NB40 or -NB41 Wiring Base
•
2755-PW46 or -PW47 Power Supply (if not power by DeviceNet)
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2755-NC43 or -NC48 Configuration Cable
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DeviceNet trunk cable
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Computer running Windows 3.1 (or later) or Windows 95
•
9-to-25 Pin Adapter (for Computer with 25-pin COM port)
The 2755-ASN AdaptaScan Offline Programming Software (v8.0 or
later) is the only software requirement for this application.
Related publications include:
Publication Description
2755-837 AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers User Manual
2755-838 AdaptaScan Software User Manual
Overview
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirement
Related Publications