Connecting the Barcode Scanner

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Connecting the Barcode Scanner

Code 950 Imager

 CR950-stand2 200x200        CR950-Power 200x200

Connect the plug of the power supply into the socket on the scanner cable.

Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.

Connect the power supply to the scanner cable.  The scanner will beep once.

Wait a few seconds for the the scanner to beep, which indicates the scanner is ready.

When you scan a barcode, the scanner should emit a short beep and the LED on top of the scanner should flash Green.

Now connect the scanner Serial port to your USB/Serial Adapter or built-in Serial port on your computer.

Metrologic/Honeywell – Fusion Laser Scanner

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Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the barcode scanner cable.

Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.

The scanner should emit a short beep to indicate a successful power-up and the BLUE LED on top of the scanner should be lit.

Place the scanner securely in its base. The YELLOW LED on top of the scanner should light to indicate the auto-scan function is ready.

When you scan a barcode, the scanner should emit a short beep and the WHITE LED on top of the scanner should flash.

Now connect the scanner Serial port to your USB/Serial Adapter or built-in Serial port on your computer.

Note:  When not being used, the scanner will turn off the laser to save energy. Placing any object in front of the scanner will turn on the laser.

ZBA Scanner – CCD Scanner

Note:  Discard the ZBA Driver CD that came with your scanner.  You will not need the drivers with GateKeeper.

Connect the plug of the power supply into the power jack on the barcode scanner cable.

 ZBA Scanner                        ZBA Power

Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.

Note: The outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible.

The scanner should emit a long beep to indicate a successful power-up, and the GREEN LED on top of the scanner should illuminate for 1 second and then turn off.

The RED scan light should be on constantly.

When you scan a barcode, the scanner should emit a short beep and the LED on top of the scanner should flash RED briefly.

Now connect the scanner Serial port to your USB/Serial Adapter or built-in Serial port on your computer.

IDTech Omni Slot Scanner

Connect the plug of the power supply into the power jack on the barcode read cable.

 

 IDTech Slot Scanner        ZBA Power

 

Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.

The barcode scanner should emit a long beep to indicate a successful power-up.

The GREEN LED on top of the scanner and the RED light inside the scanner slot should remain ON.

Quickly swipe a barcode through the scanner.

The barcode scanner should emit a short high-pitched beep to indicate a successful scan.

If you do not get a beep, then check that:

the barcode is facing the correct direction in the slot.

the barcode is about ¼ - ½ inch above the bottom of the card.

the barcode is level with the bottom of the card or keytag.

Now connect the scanner Serial port to your USB/Serial Adapter or built-in Serial port on your computer.

Genovation Serial Numeric Keypad

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Note:  Discard the “Genovation Product Drivers” CD that came with your keypad.  You will not need the drivers with GateKeeper.

Connect the keypad serial connector to your USB/Serial Adapter or built-in Serial port on your computer.

The blue light will not illuminate until you click the Find Reader button in GateKeeper Ports / Access Points setup.