Barcode Scanner Plug-in
The following properties can be set in the configuration of the scanner plug-in for a barcode reader:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Any name under which this device appears in the connection configuration. |
| Scanner Type | Choose between serial and TCP barcode scanners. |
Connection settings for serial barcode scanners
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| COM Port | Enter the COM port for communication with the barcode reader. |
| Baud rate | Select a baud rate. Specifies how often a signal changes state in a communication channel. |
| Data bits | Specify how many data bits are to be transmitted. |
| Parity | Select a parity from the drop-down menu. E.g., Even, Mark, Space |
| Stop bits | Specify how many stop bits are required. |
| Flow control | Select how the data flow is to be controlled. E.g., Software, Hardware |
Connection settings TCP barcode scanner
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| IP | Enter the IP address of your TCP barcode scanner. |
| Port | Enter the port of your TCP barcode scanner. |
| Keepalive | Sends a bit to signal that it is still accessible. |
| Msg Separator | Which terminator should be used to separate messages. |