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92 Operations AccuLazr™ AL5010 Product Line Manual
First-time Setup
Every application is unique. AL5010 is designed for ease-of-setup, allowing
you to program the reader to fit your application seamlessly.
A browser-based setup application on your laptop/desktop computer is the
tool you will use to define operating parameters, set bar code type / length,
and construct output messages, including filtering, stripping and padding
capabilities. AccuLazr’s user interface enables you to easily configure, fine-
tune, and monitor your AL5010’s operations.
AL5010 provides ease-of-use regardless of your experience with bar code
readers. A beginner follows basic setup procedures for a standard
configuration. If you are more experienced, use the advanced setup features
that allow access to more complex options.
First-time Setup Procedure
To setup your AL5010 bar code reader:
1. Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable to the AL5010.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop/desktop computer.
3. Apply power to AL5010.
4. Set configuration parameters for bar code symbologies, trigger,
tracking, and communications (serial, Ethernet, and I/O).
5. Check operations using the Test Mode.
Check Operations using Test Mode
NOTE: Perform the following test using a bar code that matches the
default parameters. Or you may wish to perform this test after configuring
the AL5010 to your specifications. If the default parameters have been
changed, you must enable the control panel buttons and the other
parameters listed on page 96. See Chapter 5, Modify > Configuration and
Modify > Bar Code Setup.
To quickly check the operation of an AL5010:
1. Apply power to the AL5010.
2. Position a test bar code symbol approximately 20 inches (0.5 meter)
from the reader. Skew the bar code symbol slightly.
3. Press the Test/Diagnostics button on the control panel to initiate test.
4. The laser(s) should be scanning continuously during normal operations.
(Observe the laser safety warnings in Chapter 2. If it becomes necessary
to shutoff the laser(s), follow procedure outlined in Chapter 6.)
5. Observe the bar graph LEDs on the AL5010 control panel. The read LED
will blink GREEN if it reads a bar code, or RED if it doesn’t.
6. Connect your PC via the network.
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