Rockwell Automation 2755 StrataSet Programming Software - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter
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Publication 2755-6.14
Software Overview
The StrataScan bar Code Readers are all programmable through
Allen-Bradley’s DOS–based software entitled StrataSet. With
StrataSet, you have the ability to program your reader or upload
reader configurations without the need to scan any bar codes. Once
the reader is connected by the proper RS-232 cable to an IBM-
compatible PC XT, AT, or PS/2, you can choose reader configuration
options from StrataScan’s menus. After the desired parameters are
chosen, the configuration settings can be downloaded from the PC to
the reader. StrataSet also allows you to save configuration screens
for later use and allows you to upload and save existing reader
setups. With this method, programming a number of readers with
the same parameters is much easier and eliminates the need to
establish configurations by scanning a list of bar codes.
You will need the following items to use StrataSet:
•
StrataSet diskette
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Windows 95 or Windows NT, MS-DOS, IBM PC XT, AT or PS/2
compatible (386 or greater is recommended)
•
Available RS-232C serial port
•
One of the previously mentioned Allen-Bradley readers with
appropriate RS-232 cable setup (2755-LHC-11 or -12).
To familiarize yourself with the StrataSet, access the StrataSet
program and review the menus discussed on the following pages
before entering Program Mode.
Before using StrataSet, make a backup copy of the diskette. You can
run the StrataSet file from the floppy disk provided or you can copy the
file to your hard disk. For faster processing time and greater free disk
space, it is recommended that you copy the STRATCFG.EXE file to
your hard disk, under a specified directory (e.g., C:\STRATCFG).
To avoid potential problems, do not power up the reader until the
communication cable is secured to the host.
Introduction
Starting the StrataSet
Program