Changing How the RS-232C Interface is Used (When Using the KEYENCE Barcode Checkers)

When using one of the KEYENCE barcode checkers (BL-1301, SR-710), modify the barcode checker's operational settings so that it can communicate with the product, and then connect it to the product. After connecting the barcode checker to the product, change the [Interface] setting of the RS-232C interface to [RS-232C Reader] on the product. With this setting, the product can detect the barcode checker and automatically connect with it according to the barcode checker's interface settings.

1.	After connecting the barcode checker, press the power button on the operator panel until the LED lights up in blue to power on the product.

2.	When the product is in Online mode, press the button on the operator panel to change to Offline mode.

3.	Press the button to show the [Settings] menu.

4.	Press the / buttons to select [Tools], and then press the button.

5.	Press the / buttons to select [Barcode Checker] > [Test] > [Interface], and then press the button.

6.	Press the / buttons to select [RS-232C Reader].

7.	Press the button to save the setting value.

8.	Press the button to change to Offline mode.

9.	Power the product off, and then on again.

When the product is powered on, the barcode checker is also powered on automatically.

• When the barcode checker is powered on, it emits a laser light. Be sure to keep the laser away from your eyes. • When using GFS4170, it keeps emitting a laser light while the product is powered on. To turn off the laser light, power off the product.

Once the connection between the product and the barcode checker is complete, the barcode checker icon appears on the status bar of the display.

Do a test read with the barcode checker to confirm that it functions correctly.

• If the product cannot detect the barcode checker, check if the operational settings of the barcode check are appropriate.

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Related Topics

Operational Settings for the Barcode Checker and Installation

Powering On/Off the Product

Doing a Test Read with the Barcode Checker

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