03-22-2011 01:02 AM
Hai Experts
We have created an application for testing Horn board using LabVIEW, Almost our project is finished now the client have given us another task that the want to scan the sample number through barcode scanner and write that number in the report..They didnt give information about the type of scanner they're gonna use,i just want a sample vi for this.A single test takes nearly 2 to 3 mins ..
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03-22-2011 02:08 AM
Hi sumithra,
Ask your client to specify model of scanner, now a days with USB scanner you don't have to program to get data.
It will enter/display value it scanned wherever your cursor is.
For example if you open Notepad, click on it, cursor will appear, scan barded , you will get value in Notepad.
If you want to have scanned value in control on front panel, you just have to use key focus property.
Another case is it will not be USB scanner. Then you can find out how you can communicate with it using its manual.
03-22-2011 02:11 AM
I forgot to mention, you also need to see its mode.
Whether it is in continuous mode or scanning mode..Etc.I may be wrong with mode names but there are definitely few modes with scanner.
I hope this information will help you a bit.
Best of luck
03-22-2011 02:46 AM
Thanks Gak.. let me follow you after contacting them..
03-25-2011 02:46 AM
Hai Gaurav
I Suggested them to buy usb type of scanner and they are suggesting this scanner
http://www.3sindustries.com/barcode-printers-scanners.php?product=as8250.. please verify this and reply me
03-25-2011 03:19 AM - edited 03-25-2011 03:20 AM
Hi Sumithra,
If you read its technical Specification, Interfaces are Keyboard, RS232 , USB Interface.
So I think you can directly get scanned value as I mentioned.
When you will buy this, you will get user manual, In that there will be barcodes for different modes.
BUT, When I googled about the scanner, I got user manual which says it has RS232 connector, and you will have to send command to receive data from scanner.
Please go through this link. And attachment. You can ask dealer from where you are going to buy this scanner for confirmation about interface.
http://www.argox.com/content.php?sno=0000081&P_ID=37 (Specifications and downloads)
If I get more information then I will let you know.
03-25-2011 05:04 AM
Thanks Mr.Gaurav..Shall i ask them to order the same scanner??
03-25-2011 05:15 AM
03-25-2011 09:13 AM
I think you missed one line in my previous post. You can call dealer and ask him about Interface.
Also I read that specification says "Programming method-Manual (reading special barcode) DOS command through RS-232, Windows configuration program"
From manual you will be able to set its mode , serial communication parameter. For communication, It will be like sending command to ask scanner to scan, and the receive data.
P.S.. Do not buy this because I say so. Enquire properly about its communication interface.
Mean while check this option. This one is USB scanner. You may find more options if you search on google.
I will tell you one more option tomorrow. I do not have model number with me right now.
03-25-2011 03:28 PM
Many Scanners = keyboard, if so it's quite easy to implement. 😉
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