Rockwell Automation 2755 AtomScan Bar Code Reader - Manual (Page 13)

1–5 Introduction to AtomScan + Bar Code Readers
Publication 2755-6.9
7. Apply power to the scanner system. Reference
After all of your hardware components are installed, apply power to your scanner system. Push the
power button in on the interface box. Chapter 4
(Installing Your
Hardware)
Front View of the Interface Box
Power Switch
8. Check the reader defaults. Reference
Check the following configuration parameters on your host device. (Make sure you have a
Windows
t
terminal utility software on your personal computer. ) Make sure the defaults match the
settings listed below. If the defaults do not match, communication between the reader and host
device will not occur.
•
baud rate = 9600
•
parity = even
•
stop bits = one
•
data bits = 7
Chapter 5
(Configuring Your
Reader)
Read a test bar code to verify that the default settings are correct (i.e., the reader is communicating
with the configuration device).