8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
8.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION
Genius
™
is a Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several important advantages:
Wizard approach for new users;
Multi-language version;
Defined configuration directly stored in the reader;
Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing the reader to
be considered as a remote object to be configured and monitored.
To install Genius™, proceed as follows:
1) Turn on the PC that will be used for configuration, running either Windows 98, 2000/NT, XP,
Vista or 7;
2) Insert the Genius™ CD-ROM;
3) Wait for the CD to autorun and follow the installation procedure.
8.2 GUIDE TO RAPID CONFIGURATION
8.2.1 Wizard for Quick Reader Setup
After installing the Genius™ software program (see above), and running it, the following
window appears asking the user to choose the desired configuration level:
Figure 82 - Genius™ Wizard Opening Window
The Wizard option is advised for new users, since it provides a step-by-step scanner
configuration procedure. The parameters to be defined are the following:
- Barcode selection and definition;
- Operating mode selection and definition (see sub-paragraphs for further details);
- Digital Inputs/Outputs configuration;
- Hardware interface selection;
- Output data format configuration.