CODE READER MAH 200
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QUICKSTART GUIDE
APPENDIX B – RS-232 INTERFACE
Installation Guide
To connect the MAH 200 to your host computer via RS-232 interface:
1. Make sure the RS-232 cable is sufficiently attached to your MAH 200 unit (figure 2.4).
2. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to your host computer (figure 2.5). If you are unsure of the
proper location to connect the RS-232 cable please consult the manual of your host computer.
3. The RS-232 interface should have come with a power supply. Plug the power supply adapter
into the RS-232 interface cable (figure 2.6) and then plug the power adapter into a wall socket
(figure 2.7).The RS-232 interface does not require additional power. However, if you are using
the RS-232 interface and utilizing Batch functionality, please read the Important Note in section
7.1. If you are using the 1300 mA or 1800 mA battery for batch mode, the MAH 200 will
recharge the battery whenever the unit is a attached to a RS-232 cable that is plugged into a wall
socket.
4. The MAH 200 will power on automatically.
5. Scan the RS-232 One Way Mode code then the Save Settings code to configure reader:
RS-232 One Way Mode Save Settings
Note: All Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bit and Data Bit settings can be found in Chapter 5 of the
MAH 200 User Manual.
6. Your MAH 200 unit should be ready for use. Open the application (any Serial
Communications Software – e.g. Hyper Terminal) you wish to send data and begin scanning.
Default Settings
Baud Rate 57600
Stop Bits 1
Data Bits 8
Parity None