Barcode Scanner Plug-in
You can configure the following properties in the scanner plug-in settings for a barcode reader:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Any name under which this device appears in the Flow project 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 in a communication channel changes state |
| Data Bits | Specify how many data bits should be transmitted. |
| Parity | Select a parity setting 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 should be controlled. E.g., Software, Hardware |
TCP Barcode Scanner Connection Settings
| 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 reachable. |
| Msg Separator | Which terminator should be used to separate messages. |