
BR-4100 Bar Code Reader (RS232)
Dip Switch Settings
The switch block located on the bottom of the reader provides seven switches to configure the bar code
reader. Turn off power before setting any switches to ensure they are properly loaded.
Switch 1,2: Baud Rate
SW1 SW2 Baud Rate
OFF OFF 1200
ON OFF 2400
OFF ON 4800
ON ON 9600
Switch 3,4: Parity
SW3 SW4 Parity
ON ON EVEN
ON OFF ODD
OFF ON SPACE
OFF OFF MARK
Switch 5: Option to enable or disable STX (start of text) and ETX (end of text).
These are ASCII codes whose values are 02h and 03h respectively, and can be preformed to
pack together the normal data transmission.
ON Enable STX-ETX
OFF Disable STX-ETX
Switch 6: Auto CR (carriage return). A carriage return will be sent after each read.
ON Enable CR
OFF Disable CR
Switch 7: Option switch to select Extended Code 39
ON Enable Extended Code 39
OFF Disable Extended Code 39