Barcode Scanner String Input

[codedRed]

I'm wondering if anyone has a solution where I can use a barcode scanner to input a string into a PLC tag. All AB hardware/software.

I'm aware that it can be done via a PanelView via USB.. and if you have an 'input text box' selected on the HMI, you can use the scanner to load a string.. but I would like to be able to load a tag without the use of the HMI.. the scanning will be remote from the PanelView.

If anyone has any experience with this I would appreciate your guidance.

Thank you

 

[the_msp]

Keyence have sample code on their website, I've used the SR-1000 before.

 

[plvlce]

First you need to figure out how are you going to connect the scanner to the PLC.

With the HMI, it treats the scanner basically like it's a USB keyboard entering characters one at a time. Since the PLC doesn't have that sort of input available, you either need a scanner that can communicate directly with the PLC (eg via Ethernet) or something else to interface between the two.

 

[JeffKiper]

I would use a Real time Automation USB adapter. It allows the scanner to connect to the PLC and pass the data flawlessly.

 

[JeremyM]

Then we must ask - what is the PLC?

Magic 8-ball says this is obviously a PLC-2 and FTView SE application.

But could be PanelBuilder32 with a 5583E.

 

[codedRed]

Then we must ask - what is the PLC?

Magic 8-ball says this is obviously a PLC-2 and FTView SE application.

No this is an L61 rev 20 w/ a PV 700 (not sure of the rev and most likely ME)

 

[codedRed]

Keyence have sample code on their website, I've used the SR-1000 before.

If I were going to use a barcode scanner (camera, not handheld) it would be a Cognex DataMan. I want to avoid that and just use some kind of dumb hand scanner that just reads a basic 1d barcode string.. preferably wireless with some kind of controller or device that can read and share data with PLC via EIP

 

[faqu2to]

Check these guys out



https://www.rtautomation.com/product/435nbx/

 

[JeffKiper]

I think the RTA 435 is for a serial connection. The 460 series has a USB input. There may be other option as well.