Testing the LS3408 for Data Transmission in HyperTerminal

Symptom

LS3408 connecting via RS232 is not transmitting data.

Root Cause

The scanner’s parameters may not match the RS-232 parameters of the application.

Resolution

Use the communication program, HyperTerminal, to test for RS232 data transmission.

1. Open HyperTerminal and name the session; for example, “test”.  Click OK.
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2.  Select the communication port that the scanner is connected to.
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3. Select restore defaults to the settings of 9600 bits per second, data bits 8, parity none, stop bits 1 and flow control none. Click OK.
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4. Scan the “ Set all defaults” barcode:
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5. Scan the “ Standard RS232C” host type barcode: This will set the scanner for the same settings as set in the HyperTerminal session.
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6. Scan a barcode to test.