Chapter
7
Operating Instructions
CLV65x Bar Code Scanner
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Startup and configuration
7.2.2
System requirements for the SOPAS-ET configuration software
PC system requirements:
•
Recommendation: Pentium III, 500 MHz, 512 MB RAM, CD drive, RS-232 serial data
interface or Ethernet interface card, mouse (recommended) and colour monitor (re-
commended resolution 1,024 x 768 pixels)
•
Operating system Windows 2000
TM
, Windows XP
TM
or Windows Vista
TM
•
Free storage space on the hard drive: approx. 300 MB for SOPAS-ET (V. 2.14) configu-
ration software with help files and approx. 70 MB for "Acrobat Reader"
•
PC HTML browser, e.g. Internet Explorer
TM
: For online help system of SOPAS-ET configu-
ration software
Connection cables: see " Bar Code Scanner CLV600" product information.
7.2.3
Installing the SOPAS-ET configuration software
1. Start the PC and insert the installation CD.
2. If installation does not start automatically, call setup.exe on the CD.
3. Follow the operating instructions to conclude installation.
7.2.4
Default setting for SOPAS-ET configuration software
Tab. 7-1:
Default setting for the SOPAS-ET configuration software (excerpt)
7.3
Establish communication with the bar code scanner
Prerequisite
The TCP-IP protocol at the PC has to be active to enable communication via TCP-IP.
7.3.1
Connecting data interfaces
Connect the PC and bar code scanner via one of the two data interfaces to each other.
Tab. 7-2:
Connection between the PC with SOPAS-ET configuration software and the bar code
scanner
Parameter
Value
User interface language
English (the software has to be restarted after
changes)
Units of length
Metric
User group (operating level)
Maintenance
Download parameter for changes
Immediate, temporary (bar code scanner's RAM)
Upload parameter after online switching
Automatic
Window layout
3 (project tree, help, work area)
Serial communication
COM 1: 9,600 Bd/19,200 Bd, 8 data bits, 1 stop
bit, no parity
Data interface
Comment
ETHERNET (10/100
MBit/s)
Directly connect the PC (Ethernet interface) to the ETHERNET connection
of the bar code scanner.
RS 232
Directly connect the PC (serial interface) to the AUX or HOST connection
of the bar code scanner using a suitable cable.