Wired QR/Barcode Scanner Installation

 

This scanner serves two purposes as a reader in that it will read QR style codes as well as traditional 1D barcodes.  QR codes can contain more data and read well from smart phone screens. If at any time you find yourself in need of additional support please contact our Technical Consultants at support@peakinfo.com or 801-572-3570 x2.

 

Traditional Barcode

QR Code                    

 

Other Resources: 

See the Sportsman document: Using QR Codes for Activities or Facility Reservations. 

If you have purchased a wireless QR scanner please click here for instructions to install that.  

Wired QR Scanner Programming Guide
COM Port Mode Programming Code

 

This Document will cover:

ü Steps to Install the Scanner for Sportsman

·      Plug Provided USB Cable into Scanner

·      Connect Scanner to Computer

·      Test Scanner in Keyboard Input Mode

·      Install USB Virtual COM Port Driver

·      Switch Scanner to COM Emulation Mode

·      Adjusting the Volume

·      Configure Sportsman to Use the Scanner

ü Restoring to factory settings

 

Note: At the end of this manual we include instructions to return the scanner to default settings and the keyboard wedge mode if needed.

Note:  On the top of the QR Scanner you will find a button. If it is glowing blue it will scan traditional barcodes and QR codes. However, if it is glowing yellow it will only scan bar codes.

 

Installing the Scanner for Sportsman

 

Step1: Plug Provide USB Cable into Scanner

 

Step 2: Connect Scanner to Computer

 

Step 3: Test Scanner in Keyboard Input Mode

Start NotePad by hitting the Windows Key on your computer and type NOTEPAD and hit enter

While this program has the focus (is the active window), try scanning any barcode.  You can use either of the two on the front page of the document.

 

TIP: If you cannot get the barcode to scan try a different USB port and try using a printed barcode rather than a phone or computer screen. You also check that the device is showing up in the device manger under ports. (See screenshot below)

 

Step 4: Install USB Virtual COM Port Driver

Download the Virtual COM Port Driver here and install it (choose Run on the browser or Save, then show in folder and double click on it).  The file name is: TEEMI - Virtual COM Driver_V1.1.1.exe

Depending on your version of Windows, you will typically have to grant privileges to install the driver.

 

Step 5:  Switch Scanner to COM Emulation Mode

Changing the barcode scanner to a COM port device allows it to work in the background with Sportsman without needing for Admittance to have the focus. The Keyboard Wedge Mode is the default and can be reset if ever needed.  To change to a COM port simply scan the barcode below and the scanner will stop sending data as keystrokes and instead install a COM port and send the data there.

The scanner should will beep and you should now have a COM Port assignment.

Step 6: Adjusting the Volume

By default, the scanner is too loud in our opinion.  Adjusting the volume is as simple as scanning one of the following barcodes.  The low setting is good for most customers.

Tip:  Cover the other barcodes with a sheet of paper to make sure you scan the desired one.

 

 

 

Step 7: Configure Sportsman to Use the Scanner

Go to File>Workstation Configuration and the Admittance Tab [F3].  Select Bar Code Reader / Scanner in the “Currently Selected Input Device” area and select [Configure Device & Station] button.  This will bring up the “Admittance Input Device” screen. 

 

On the ‘Admittance Input Device’ screen find your COM Port # in the Connection Settings list.  You’ll need to use the process of elimination.   Regardless of the COM port number, the other settings will be as follows:

Baud Rate:  9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: N

Click the [Test Bar Code Scanner] to determine if you’ve selected the right code.

 

 

At the prompt scan a barcode and see if Sportsman detects it.  If not, hit the [Close], try another COM port and repeat the test.

 

Once you find the barcode, set your Admittance Privileges, Entrance Location and press [Close].  Then press [OK] on the Workstation Configuration screen to complete the set up.

Test the new scanner using admittance control by select Action>Admittance>Admittance Control from the Sportsman menu.

 

Restoring to Factory Settings “Keyboard Wedge Input Mode”

 

While Keyboard Wedge Mode is not the preferred mode for Sportsman, this is done by simply scanning the following barcode which will reset everything back to factory defaults.

 

 

 

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