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Introduction

This document provides instructions for setting up barcode Reader ID and Station ID numbers

Procedure

This section assumes your scanner/reader is already programmed to work with Optifacts Tray Track. Optifacts Support will assist with configuring your scanner if needed.

Custom Configuration

Applies to scanners attached to the Job Track interface only; it does not apply to scanners connected to a terminal.

From the Optifacts main menu:

Select Option 3 – Editor Utilities and press Enter.

Select Option 6 – Configuration Editor and press Enter.

Select Option 6 – Edit Custom Configuration and press Enter.

The Custom Configuration Editor displays.

• Press “Q” to Query.
• Ensure that the table below exists.

If the table does not exist:

• Press “A” to add a new record.
• Enter all the information as shown in the diagram below.
• Press Escape to save the data.
• Press “E” to exit.

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Configuring Tray Track Scanner / Bar Code Reader

From the Optifacts main menu:

Select Option 7 - Tray Track and press Enter.

Select Option 12 - Tray Track Configuration and press Enter.

Select Option 3 - Reader ID & Station ID/Number Setup and press Enter.

The Station Number Setup screen is displayed.

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• Press “a,” “b,” “c,” or whatever letter is for the reader you are about to update.

The following screen displays.

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• Enter the Sub-Master Station Number you want to add. As soon as you enter the number, the description for the number is displayed.
• Enter as many Sub-Master Station Numbers as you need. Each Sub-Master Station you enter can be scanned at the reader you are configuring. Any station ID that is not assigned a Sub-Master Station will have no effect when attempting to scan that station ID at the scanner/reader.
• Enter through all of the remaining upper case Station ID fields.

There will be a second screen of lower case Station ID that displays.

• Press Enter through all the fields.

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After entering past the last field, respond to the question that appears.

Are The Entries Correct (Y) Yes / (R) Review / (S) Start Over

Only an answer of ‘Y’ will save the entries. 

• Press “Y” if correct and to save the data.
• Answering “R” lets you review your changes.
• Answering “S” will erase your changes and start over from the first entry.

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The form is complete, and the new Station IDs are available for use.

• You may now configure another reader or press Escape to exit to the Optifacts menu.

Example

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