Tiger 2D Laser Barcode Scanner Quick Manual

Tiger

2D Laser Barcode Scanner

Quick Guide

Introduction

2D Laser barcode scanner, using Symbol barcode engine, combines the best scanning
performance and value. The device provides an accurate, easy, and fast method of data entry
and data storage for computerized information systems. It is easy to install and requires
“PL-2303 Driver Installer” driver to operate.

The products we are offering can be integrated into a computer system by USB connector
(RS232 data format) or RS232 connector. All the operating parameters ar e programmed by
bar code programming menu and stored in non-volatile RAM which can retain the settings
after power is turned off. All the functions which are not listed in this menu, please consult
your supplier for more details.

When a barcode is successful decoded, the blue LED light of the scanner will turn on and off.
The scanner will beep once. If the barcode is not successful read, the red LED light will appear
and the buzzer will not sound.

Exit Window

Trigger

Buzzer

Handle

LED

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Installation

Insert the plug on the free end of the Communications Cable into the appropriate connector on
the host as below described:

1. USB Connection (RS232 data format)

2. RS232 Connection

Connect with host

connect with hos

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Require 5V adapter
for power supply

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NOTE: for Serial port (RS232 cable), please plug the power connector of 5V power
adapter to RS232 cable.

1. Be sure that Host computer is turned OFF

2. Connect scanner cable to the USB port(COM port) on the host system.

3. .Ensure that all connections are secure. Turn on your host.

4. And please operate the scanner under the right software application.

5. Install the software “PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe” to the host system..

6. Go to My Computer Æ One click right button of mouse Æ Administrate Æ

Device Administrator Æ Connect Port (COM and LPT).

7. Choose Prolific USB-to-Serial Com Port, and see identify COM number, ex.

COM 5.

8. Go to START Æ Programs Æ Accessories Æ Communications Æ Hyper

Terminal.

9. Run Hyper Terminal and make the right setting: 9600, 8-data bits, NONE-parity,

1-stop bit, NONE-flow control.

10. Aim the scanner at a barcode, ensure that the scanner is in trigger mode (default),

and press the trigger.

11. On successful decode, the blue LED light will turn on and off. The scanner will

beep once. And will show the bar code data on the screen.

Detail set up on the Hyper Terminal, please see at the Figure 1 to Figure 3.

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