Bai BA-440 DualBeam Quick guide

OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION

MANUAL

Laser Barcode Reader

Model BA-440 DualBeam

i cludi g

Access Co trol Optio s

revised 8/1/2009

800-528-9167

407-327-2177

FAX 407-327-6172

Post Office Box 195268

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FOREWORD

The purpose of this manual is to provide information on how to

configure and operate the BA-440 DualBeam Barcode Reader.

Barcode Automation Inc. has made every effort to insure that the

information in this manual is both accurate and adequate. It is

recommended, in the interest of safety and efficiency, that each

section be read carefully before installing or servicing this system.

This manual may not be copied or reproduced, in whole or in part,

without the express written consent of Barcode Automation inc.

October 2009

Foreword ...................................................................................2

Communicating with the BA-440 DualBeam Reader

Using Windows HyperTerminal...............................................5

How to Set Up the BA-440 DualBeam

The Factory Default Configuration .........................................11

Setting the Label Format ........................................................12

Using an Arming Trigger.........................................................12

Setting up Standalone operation ............................................14

Test Mode for Installation Assistance .....................................15

Configuration Commands

Configuration .........................................................................16

Send Configuration................................................................17

Barcode Label Format Commands

Label Format .........................................................................18

Facility Code Digits................................................................19

Site Code...............................................................................20

Facility Code Shift..................................................................20

Read Trigger Commands

Vehicle Detect Mode..............................................................21

Loop Delay Time....................................................................21

Laser Diode Saver.................................................................22

Wiegand Communication Port Commands

Wiegand Bits .........................................................................23

Wiegand No Read .................................................................23

Wiegand Pulse Width ............................................................23

Wiegand Pulse Interval..........................................................24

Standalone Access Control Commands

Verify Vehicle Number ...........................................................25

Facility Code..........................................................................25

Lowest Vehicle Number.........................................................26

Highest Vehicle Number ........................................................26

Standalone Access Control Commands continued...

Access ? ................................................................................27

Access Grant .........................................................................27

Access Deny..........................................................................27

Serial Communication Commands

Communication Baud Rate....................................................28

Good Read Message.............................................................28

No Read Message.................................................................29

Input/Output Commands

Good Read Pulse ..................................................................31

No Read Pulse ......................................................................31

Scan Detect Timeout .............................................................32

Miscellaneous Commands

Gain Control ..........................................................................33

Minimum Reads.....................................................................34

Echo ......................................................................................34

Time.......................................................................................34

Set Date.................................................................................35

Set Time ................................................................................35

Beeper Time ..........................................................................35

Diagnostic Commands

Transaction Log Status ..........................................................36

Transaction Log .....................................................................36

Erase Transaction Log...........................................................37

Status.....................................................................................37

Read Rate .............................................................................38

Hours .....................................................................................39

Diagnostic Log.......................................................................40

Communicating with the BA-440 DualBeam

To change the reader configuration or access the onboard diagnostics

a computer or laptop is needed that has a serial port or USB port and

runs a terminal emulator program.

For people using Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP there is a built in

terminal emulator called HyperTerminal that can be set up to

communicate with the BA-440 DualBeam. To set up HyperTerminal,

follow these steps:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

The Windows HyperTerminal program can be used with a desktop

computer or laptop to communicate with the BA-440 DualBeam

reader. To set up communications, you will need to:

1. Turn power on to the BA-440 DualBeam.

2. Connect a serial data cable (DB9 male to DB9 female) or a USB

cable between the computer and the BA-440 DualBeam.

3. When using the USB cable you must install drivers first. You

can obtain the drivers from the CD that shipped with the BA-440

DualBeam or online at www.barcode-automation.com.

To start HyperTerminal, double click on the Hypertrm.exe icon in the

HyperTerminal folder:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

The next screen is:

Enter a name for the new connection so that you can save the session

and start it up again easily. You can also choose an icon from those

displayed. When done, click on the OK button.

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Select the serial port you will

use on the desktop computer

or laptop and click OK. Note:

You must choose a serial port

when connecting to the reader

with a USB cable.

Do not choose a modem to

connect via serial port to the

BA-440 DualBeam.

Once that is done the

Port Settings menu

appears:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Change Bits per

second to 9600

Change Flow

control to None

Click OK when finished. If the selected serial port on your computer is

not available or used by another device the following window will ap-

pear:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Click OK to clear the window, then click once on the word File in the

upper left hand corner, then go down and click on Properties.

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Select a different Com port

and click OK.

Turn the BA-440 DualBeam reader on. If the communication

connection is correct, the power up message is displayed:

#Model BA-440 DualBeam

#Advanced Technology Barcode Reader

#Serial Number XXXXXXX-XX

#Firmware Version 0905291

#RAM Test Passed

#Motor Test Passed

If the message does not appear contact BAI Customer Service.

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