•Erratic or low read rates can also result with systems that supply unusually low current or voltage to the keyboard. To test for this, turn your system off, disconnect the keyboard from the "Y" cable, and turn it back on. Then try reading the same bar codes. The system will probably be in a keyboard error state and not display the bar code data on the screen, but all you're interested in is listening for the beeps that signify good reads. If the WDP Reader has a much higher read rate without the keyboard attached, you can probably solve the problem by using a Worth Data regulated
Changing the volume of the WDP Reader's beeper:
•First, you need to get to the WDP Reader's circuitboard. If you're using the Reader in External Wedge mode, you'll need to remove the case, using the illustration on the next page as a guide. If it's mounted internally, you'll need to remove the cover to your computer's slot cabinet. Locate the volume- control potentiometer using the illustration below. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently turn it clockwise, to decrease the volume, or counterclockwise, to increase it. A tiny fraction of a turn makes a big difference in volume.
5-volt power adapters for external wedge installation:
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•Don't use anything but a Worthington Data Solution's power supply or you will probably damage the reader. The Worthington Data Solution's power supply is regulated and has a specific polarity. Almost all other power supplies are unregulated and will damage the WDP is used. Just because the connector fits, don't use it.
