E-series HMI and barcode scanner

[maximotive 0]

Has anyone any experience of connecting a barcode scanner to the 232 port of E-series HMIs. The manual seems to suggest that you just plug it in and it will write its data to the allocated PLC data stores. Any additional tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[tmu 1]

Check speed parameters to RS232-port, I have used 9600, N, 8, 1. Drag No protocol mode to Rs-232 (Peripheral window) Open No protocol mode properties (right button). Modify CTRL register where code moved, D etc... Modify No protocol on signal, for example M0. Switch M0 (enable no protocol mode) to high in PLC program. Tmu