Create a new device

To create a new device, select ‘Tools’->’I/O Devices’ or click the icon in the tool-bar. The following picture shows the first step of creating a new device:

I/O Device: Assign a device name.

Select a device type

After selecting the ‘OK’ button in the previous step, select 'Barcode Scanner' as the device type. The ‘Serial Communication Configuration’ dialog box will appear as shown in following picture. Select ‘Barcode Scanner’ as the device type.

Keep the following default settings for the serial communication options. Ensure that the scanner matches these settings:

Device Type: Barcode Scanner

Comm. Port: COM1

Baud Rate: 9,600 bps

Parity: None

Data Bits: 8 Bits

Stop Bit(s): 1 Bit

RTS/CST: OFF

Comm.Type: RS-232

Retry No: 3

Time Out: 30

Create a station

Move to the ‘Station’ tab of the ‘Serial Communication Configuration’ dialog box. In this dialog box, all connected PLC stations can be configured and registered to the Xpanel.

Each field can be configured with the following rules:           

Station Name: Give a name to the barcode scanner.

Station Type: Choose ‘BarCode’ (No other type can be selected).

Network ID: This field has no effect.

Station No: Choose 0 for this field.

16Bits Data Swap: This field has no effect.

32Bits Data Swap: This field has no effect.