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USB HID Keyboard Interface
The TriCoder can operate as a USB HID keyboard on both a PC and a Macintosh. A USB cable and Setup configuration change is all
that is needed. T o install the TriCoder as a USB keyboard, use a cable C22. Use the following proced ure and the diagram below to
install the TriCoder between the keyboard and computer:
Take the large flat end of the C22 cable and plug it into your TriCoder. Make sure it is fully engaged – you will hear a click.
Take the USB end of the C22 cable and plug it in to the back of the computer to any free USB port.
USB Installation on PC

Configuring the TriCoder for USB HID Keyboard

Once the hardware is connected, the next step is to configure the TriCoder and test your communication. The TriCoder Setup Mode
allows the user to configure the TriCoder for different Host Interfaces.

Using Setup Mode to change the TriCoder Setup

You can change the Setup Parameters on the TriCoder by going into SETUP MODE from the Main Menu (opening screen option 5).
When you enter setup you will see the following screen:
TRICODER SETUP
BAR CODE OPTIONS ---------------- 1
I/O SETTINGS -------------------------- 2
DATE & TIME SETTINGS ----------- 3
SPEAKER SETTINGS ---------------- 4
LASER SETTINGS -------------------- 5
LCD SETTINGS ------------------------ 6
LCD SETTINGS ------------------------ 7
OTHER SETTINGS -------------------- 8
SYSTEM TOOLS ----------------------- 9
DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0
PLEASE SELECT OPTION: _
At this screen press the NUMBER key on the T riCoder keypad that corresponds to the Setup Parameter you want to change - in this
case key in #2 for I/O SETTINGS. You will then go to another screen with the following options:
I/O SETTINGS
HOST -------------- HID KEYBOARD1
TERMINATOR CHARACTER CR 2
SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD OFF 3
BAUD RATE -------------------- 9600 4
PARITY --------------------- NONE 5
DATA BITS ------------------ 8 BITS 6
USB ENUMERATION DELAY: 0 7
USB HID SPEED ------------- FAST 8
USB HID ALT OUTPUT ------ OFF 9
DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0
CHANGE SETTING #: _
Press the number 1 key on your keypad until you see HID KEYBOARD (as shown a bove) for HOST. This will configure your