POSIFLEX CD-3830 User Manual

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Introduction
Installation- Keyboard Wedge
1) First of all, you must switch off power for the
terminal/computer.
2) Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the
terminal/computer.
3) Connect the appropriate interface cable to the scanner
and to the terminal/computer.
4) Turn the terminal/computer power on.
RS-232
1) Disconnect power to the terminal/computer.
2) Connect the appropriate interface cable and external
power supply (DC adapter) to the scanner.
3) Plug the serial connector into the serial port on the back
of your computer/terminal. Tighten the two screws to
secure the connector to the port.
4) Plug the power pack into power source.
5) Once the scanner has been fully connected, turn the
terminal/computer power back on.
USB
- USB (Simulate with RS-232)
1) Connect the USB cable between scanner and PC.
2) Windows will automatically detect the USB device.
3) The driver setup appears. Insert the CD-ROM into your
PC.
4) Install the USB driver. (Firmware must be version 3.00
or up.)
5) Refer to Interface selection, set USB to Enable.
- USB (Simulate with Keyboard wedge)
1) Connect the USB cable between scanner and PC.
2) Windows will automatically detect the USB device.
Note: If any of the above operation is incorrect, turn off the
power immediately and checking any improper
connections. Go through all above steps again.

POSIFLEX CD-3830 Specifications

General

Brand	POSIFLEX
Model	CD-3830
Category	Barcode Reader
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Installation

Installation- Keyboard Wedge

Instructions for connecting the scanner via keyboard wedge interface.

RS-232 Connection

Step-by-step guide for connecting the scanner using the RS-232 serial interface.

USB Connection

Setup procedure for connecting the scanner via USB interface.

Scanner Specifications

Operational

Details on scanner's operational characteristics like light source, optical system, and scan field.

Programming Scanner Settings

Programming Method

Explains the methods used for programming the scanner settings.

Programmable Characteristics

Overview of configurable features and parameters of the scanner.

Interface Selection

Interface Selection Configuration

Guide to changing the scanner's default interface settings.

Auto Interface Detection

Configuration for automatic interface detection between Keyboard wedge, RS-232, and USB.

Keyboard Wedge Setup

Keyboard Type Selection

Steps to select the correct keyboard type for host computer compatibility.

Wand Emulation

Bar/Space Polarity

Scanning Modes and Delays

Scanning Mode Options

Options for scanner trigger behavior: Good-read off, Momentary, Alternate, Timeout off, Continue.

UPCA Barcode Configuration

UPCA Read Format

EAN-13 Barcode Configuration

EAN-13 Length and Truncation

Code 39 Barcode Configuration

Code 39 Length and Truncation

Codabar Barcode Configuration

Codabar Length and Truncation

Code-128 Barcode Configuration

Code-128 Length and Truncation

String Setting Options

Prefix Characters

Setting characters to be sent before barcode data.

Suffix Characters

Setting characters to be sent after barcode data.

Preamble/Postamble Characters

Transmission Settings

Preamble Transmission

Postamble Transmission

Code ID Transmission

Setting options for transmitting Code ID (Proprietary or AIM ID).

Code Length Transmission

Code Name Transmission