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List of Procedures
- Creating a Configuration in Datalogic Aladdin
- Configuring the Device by Scanning the Configuration Barcodes
- Configuration Barcodes and Quick Reference Guide (BC90x0-Base-Charger)
Creating a Configuration in Datalogic Aladdin
Use the following procedure to create a configuration in Datalogic Aladdin. You can create configurations for the following Datalogic scanner types:
- QuickScan
- Gryphon
- PowerScan
- Heron
- Touch
Before You Begin
Open the Datalogic Aladdin configuration tool in one of the following ways:
- Open the online tool at the following link: https://aladdin.datalogic.com/#/configuration/home.
- Download, install, and run the Datalogic Aladdin application. You can find the installation file at https://aladdin.datalogic.com/assets/Aladdin_Setup.zip#.
The following procedure illustrates the case when accessing the online configuration tool.
Procedure
1. Enter the device (base station) in the search field.
2. Select the search result to open the configuration page.
Example:
3. On the Parameters panel on the left, select your scanner, then select Data Format.
The application displays the following configuration details in the middle of the screen.
4. Next to Global Prefix, click on the grey section. The application displays the Global Prefix window.
Example:
5. Set the <mov> prefix by adding each element one by one.
- <
- m
- o
- v
- >
Example:
6. Click Save Changes.
7. Next to Character Conversion, click on the grey section. The application displays the Character Conversion window.
Example:
8. Add [1D GS] and [20 SPACE] to the list.
This setup changes the Function 1 Symbol Character (FNC1) group separator to a space.
Example:
9. Click Save Changes.
10. Next to Global Suffix, click on the [0D CR] value in the grey area. The application displays the Global Suffix window.
Example:
11. Add [84 Ent] to the list.
Example:
12. Click Save Changes.
13. On the Configuration panel, verify that you can see the following settings.
14. (Optional) If you are using a language other than US English, change the USB keyboard language.
Note: Changing the keyboard language means the interface parameter is also changed from the default RS232 to USB.
| # | Action | Screen (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| 14.1 | On the Parameters panel on the left, select Interface Selection and then set the Communication Interface to USB-KBD on the Configuration panel. |  |
| 14.2 | Under Interface Selection, select USB Keyboard Parameters and then set the Keyboard Country Mode to the preferred country. |  |
15. Export the configuration by following the steps below.
| # | Action | Screen (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
15.1 | Click Export Configuration. |  |
15.2 | Click Print 2D barcode. |  Note: The screenshot reflects the default interface and keyboard settings (US English). |
| 15.3 | Optionally, extend the configuration.
The application displays additional barcodes on the screen. Movilitas.Cloud recommends selecting both options and scanning them when configuring the scanner. |  Note: The screenshot reflects the default interface and keyboard settings (US English). |
| 15.4 | Download the configuration in PDF or RTF format. |  |
Note: Besides exporting, you can save the configuration into an XML file or load an existing configuration. For more information on the Datalogic Aladdin tool, see the Datalogic Aladdin Online Help.
Next Steps
Configure the device by scanning the configuration barcodes.
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Configuring the Device by Scanning the Configuration Barcodes
The following procedure illustrates the case when scanning the configuration barcodes that were created in Datalogic Aladdin. However, the configuration can be performed by sending configuration strings from the host PC via the RS232 or USB-COM interface also. For more information, see Datalogic manual and technical documentation.
Procedure
1. Connect the device (base station) to the host PC.
2. Open the configuration file and scan the configuration barcodes in the order of appearance.
Next Steps
Verify the configuration by scanning a test barcode. For more information, see Verifying the Scanner Setup (Table Scanners).
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