[solved] Bar Code Scanner

[[MEYTON CM] kathe]

We have acquired a datalogic TD1100 USB Barcode Scanner for use with Shootmaster. Can you provide any advice or information about installing and configuring it?

Thanks

[[MEYTON CM] Mario]

Hello Rutty,

In principle, a barcode scanner is not installed. I also have one for our biggest competitions. Here I use the Albasca USB CCD 820. Also the model 800 of Albasca can be used and is recommended by Meyton.

Best regards

Mario

[Rutty]

Thanks Mario,

How did you install the scanner on your control PC? We have a lot of IT knowledge in our club, but barcode scanners are something we know very little about. All the installation procedures seem to involve scanning a code,but as their appears to be no host, it’s a bit chicken and egg. Which comes first!!

Rutty

[[MEYTON CM] Mario]

Hello Rutty,

the Scanner does not need to be installed.

This is simply connected to the computer and he is ready.

Best regards

Mario

[Rutty]

Thanks Mario,

That’s what we thought. I think it may be an issue in the boot sequence that results in the PC not recognising the device. We shall look into it.

Regards,
Rutty

[[MEYTON CM] kathe]

Hello Rutty,

the barcode reader should act as a normal USB Keyboard.

http://treiber-handbuch.id-austria.at/m ... TD1100.pdf
To reprogram if necessary you can use the barcodes in the manual.

To check if it acts as a normal keyboard simply open a texteditor and scan some barcodes.
You should see the numbers in the texteditor.

Best regards
Chris

[Rutty]

Thank you very much, that’s just the guidance I needed.

Rutty

Addition:

Further investigation has revealed that the scanner appears to have a ROM fault and that was the reason it wasn't working. We shall acquire a replacement and see how that goes.

[Rutty]

New scanner acquired (cheap Chinese one!) everything works now.

Thanks,
Rutty

[[MEYTON CM] Mario]

Hello Ruty,

well that's great. Problem detected, problem banned.
Glad you've finally made it.

Best regards
Mario