
M3000 Portable Bar Code Reader User's Guide
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may be called from batch files or other programs. To remove SOFTCOM from resident memory,
type SKILL from the DOS prompt, and press the ENTER key.
Using SOFTCOM
Following is a list of the steps needed to run SOFTCOM:
1. Run the SOFTCOM Configuration Program by typing SCONFIG from the DOS
prompt, and press the ENTER key. For Example: C:\> SCONFIG <ENTER>
2. Set up the serial port parameters to match your bar code reader or other serial output
device being used.
3. Exit the SOFTCOM Configuration program, saving your changes.
4. Load the SOFTCOM memory resident program by typing SOFTCOM from the DOS
prompt, and press the ENTER key. For Example: C:\> SOFTCOM <ENTER>
SOFTCOM is now loaded and making serial input appear as if it were keyboard input.
SOFTCOM Configuration Program.
The SOFTCOM configuration program allows the user to configure the many options of
SOFTCOM. All of these options are explained in detail in the SOFTCOM Configuration Program.
Communication Options
Serial Port
This option defines which serial port SOFTCOM will be using. SOFTCOM supports both COM1
and COM2.
NOTE: If you have a serial port board which allows you to set the interrupt and port addresses use
the following assignments for COM1 and COM2:
COM1 COM2
Interrupt IRQ4 IRQ3
Port Address 3F8 Hex 2F8 Hex
BAUD Rate
This option defines the serial port transmission speed. SOFTCOM supports the following
transmission speeds:
300 600
1200 2400
4800 9600
19200 38400
NOTE: If you experience loss of data from the serial port, your BAUD rate may need to be
decreased.
Data Bits
This option defines the number of data bits used during serial communication. SOFTCOM
supports both 7 and 8 data bits.
This option defines the number of stop bits used during serial communication. SOFTCOM
supports both 1 and 2 stop bits.
Use XON/XOFF
This option indicates whether XON/XOFF will be used for flow control during serial
communication. XON/XOFF is a protocol used by the receiver to control the flow of data. The
receiver sends an XOFF to the sender when the receiver buffer is full. When the sender receives
an XOFF, the sender will not send any more data until the sender receives an XON. If your serial
device uses the XON/XOFF protocol, enable this parameter.
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