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6-10SectionSetting the Bar Code Reader Input Function
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6-10 Setting the Bar Code Reader Input Function
The NT31/NT31C has a bar code reader input function which allows a bar code
reader to be connected and bar code data to read as character strings into char-
acter string input fields.
This section describes the communication conditions for the bar code reader
and the setting method for confirming the input data.
Reference: S For details on bar code reader types and connection methods, refer to 3-4
Connecting a Bar Code Reader in this manual and for details on how to use a
bar code reader refer to 3-7 Input of Numeric Values and Character Strings in
the Reference Manual.
S The bar code reader is connected to serial port A. This means that serial port B
must be used for communications with the host.
Communication Condition Settings for Bar Code Readers
Setting Item Function Setting Options Page
Data bit length Sets the bit length for the data bits. 7* or 8 bits Page 189
Stop bit length Sets the stop bit length for the data. 1 or 2* bits Page 189
Parity bit Sets the parity bit for the data. None, odd, even* Page 189
Communications
speed
Sets the communications speed for the bar code reader 4800, 9600*, or 19200
bps
Page 189
Input method Sets the method for confirming data when it is input to a char-
acter string input field.
Manual: The data is confirmed with a touch switch. The data
can be corrected and character strings can be added.
Auto: The data is automatically confirmed when it is input.
Manual*, Auto Page 189
* Default (factory) setting
Set the bar code reader communication conditions and method of confirmation
at input by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below.
Select Maintenance Mode.
Select Memory Switch.
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Setting the
Communication
Conditions and Setting
Method