Operating Instructions Chapter 7
CLV640 Bar Code Scanner
Startup and configuration
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7 Startup and configuration
Startup, adjustments, configuration and diagnosis are carried out via the SOPAS-ET config-
uration software. A simple reading rate diagnosis (integrated bargraph display) can, among
other things, be called up independently via two buttons on the device. See chapter 4.7.3
Buttons on the bar code scanner housing, page 38.
7.1 Overview of the startup procedure
• Start up the bar code scanner with the factory default settings
• Install SOPAS-ET configuration software
• Connect the PC with the SOPAS-ET configuration software to the bar code scanner
• In order to optimise the functionality of the bar code scanner, if necessary, adjust and
configure the bar code scanner
• Check correct functioning of the bar code scanner in reading operation
7.2 SOPAS-ET configuration software
The SOPAS-ET configuration software optimises the bar code scanner to the reading condi-
tions on site. The configuration data can be saved and archived as a parameter set (project
file) on the PC.
7.2.1 Functions of the SOPAS-ET configuration software for the bar code scanner
(overview)
The online help in the SOPAS-ET configuration software describes the general functions of
the software and their operation: M
ENU, HELP, HELP F1
• Selecting the menu language (English, German)
• Setup communication with the bar code scanner
• Password protected configuration for various operating levels
• Recording of data during the current mode (recording and analyzing the data of certain
bar code scanner memory areas via the data recorder)
• Diagnosing the system
7.2.2 System requirements for the SOPAS-ET configuration software
PC system requirements:
• Recommendation: Pentium III, 500 MHz, 512 MB RAM, CD drive, RS-232 serial data
interface or Ethernet interface card, mouse (recommended) and colour monitor (rec-
ommended resolution 1,024 x 768 pixels)
• Operating system Windows 2000
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, Windows XP
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or Windows Vista
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• Free storage space on the hard drive: approx. 100 MB for SOPAS-ET (V. 2.14) configu-
ration software with help files and approx. 70 MB for "Acrobat Reader"
• PC HTML browser, e.g. Internet Explorer
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: For online help system for the SOPAS-ET con-
figuration software
Connection cables: See chapter 11.4.7 Accessories: Cables for Ethernet version, page 115
and chapter 11.4.8 Accessories: General cables and connectors, page 115.
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