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Zebra Aurora Focus
Zebra Aurora Focus
About this Guide
Icon Conventions
Notational Conventions
Service Information
Minimum PC Requirements
Installation
Localization
Zebra Aurora Focus Software Overview
Zebra Aurora Focus Features
UI Overview
Localization
HID Keyboard Localization
Additional Help and Resources
Device Discovery
Setting Up a New Device
Adding Devices via IP Address
Viewing Devices
Multi-Device Management
Network Setup
Configuring Device Settings
General Settings
Viewing and Downloading Logs
Communication Settings
Network Settings
TCP/IP Settings
RS-232 Settings
Date/Time Settings
PLC Protocol
USB Settings
GPIO Mapping
Configuring Jobs
Capture
Using Autofocus Barcodes
PLC Trigger Modes
Trigger Settings
Triggered Image Buffering
Using ImagePerfect+
Using Golden Image Compare
Build
Barcode Quality Metrics
BQM Best Practices
Custom Formatting
Advanced Filtering and Formatting
Connect
Output Formatting
Setting an Image Saving Limit
FTP File Saving
Configuration Barcodes
Accessing the Web HMI
Web HMI Top Menu
Web HMI Dashboard
Live Monitoring with the Web HMI
Viewing Result History
Viewing the Job List
Viewing the Activity Log
Updating Device Firmware
USB-A to USB-C Hardware Setup
Firmware Update
Performing a Factory Reset
Connectivity Gateway Solutions
Asynchronous Passthrough
Synchronized Leader Follower
Using Fixed Industrial Scanning Tools
Editing and Deploying FS Jobs
Using the Job Toolstrip
Fixed Industrial Scanner Settings
Using BQM for Fixed Scanning Jobs
Advanced
Image Banks
Symbologies
ManyCode
Using Machine Vision Tools
Deploying VS Jobs
Common Machine Vision Tool Settings
Using Image Types
Locate Tools
Locate Object
General Locate Object Settings
Advanced Locate Object Settings
Locate Object Plus
Advanced Locate Object Plus Settings
Locate Edge
General Locate Edge Settings
Locate Blob
General Locate Blob Settings
Locate Circle
General Locate Circle Settings
Advanced Locate Circle Settings
Filter Tools
Binarize
Dilate
Erode
Open
Close
Gradient Full
Gradient Horizontal
Gradient Vertical
Identification Tools
Read Barcode
Read DPM
Read DPM and Barcode
Datacode
Deep Learning OCR
Advanced Deep Learning OCR Settings
Presence/Absence Tools
Object Presence Absence
Advanced Object Presence Absence Settings
Object Plus Presence Absence
Brightness
Contrast
Edge Detect
Blob Presence Absence
Measurement Tools
Distance
Circle Diameter
Measure Object Width
Advanced Measure Object Width Settings
Counting Tools
Pixel Count
Blob Count
Edge Count
Locate Object Count
Advanced Locate Object Count Settings
Flaw Detection
Edges
Intensity
Upgrading a FS/VS Tools License
FS/VS Licensing
Acquiring a License
License Acquisition Modes
Acquiring an Activation ID
Obtaining an Emulator License Key
Activating an Emulator License with Zebra Aurora
Applying a Device Upgrade License (Online)
Applying a Device Upgrade License (Offline)
Downloading the Offline License Upgrade .bin File
Applying a License in Offline Mode
Time Tampering
License Types
Returning a License
Fixed Industrial Scanning Toolset
Machine Vision Toolsets
Bridging an internet Connection to FS/VS Devices
Connectivity Guidelines
Network Communication
Setting a Static IP Address
Changing the Hostname
TCP/IP Communication
Setting Up TCP/IP Triggering
Enabling TCP/IP Output in Device Settings
Configuring Jobs to Accept TCP/IP Triggers
Sending TCP/IP Triggers to the Device
Listening for TCP/IP Output Events
Setting up RS-232 Hardware
Setting up RS-232 Triggering
Enabling RS-232 Output in Device Settings
Configuring a Job on the Device to Accept Serial Triggers
Sending a Serial Trigger to the Device
RS-232 Results
Listening to RS-232 Output Events
Listening for USB-CDC Output Events
Setting Up CDC-Serial Output in Device Settings
Listening Over USB CDC-Serial Connection
USB Settings
Enabling HID Keyboard
Adding a Keystring Delay
PLC Protocol
Troubleshooting
Firmware Troubleshooting
License Troubleshooting
FTP Troubleshooting
Testing the FTP Connection
Configuring the Firewall
RegEx Overview
RegEx Examples
Using Zebra Easy Text Interface
Telnet Connections
ZETI Commands
aimer
autoexposure
autofocus
autotune
backuprestore
deletejob
dwsideload
exposure
factoryreset
firmwareupdate
focus
gain
getattribute
getcodes
getdecodes
getimage
getimagersettings
getgpiostatus
getgpiosetting
getjoblist
getlogfiles
getquantity
getresultimage
help
internallight
loadjob
protocolconfig
reboot
setattribute
setgpiosetting
setgpiostatus
trigger
uploadjob
Enabling RS-232 Output in Device Settings
Enabling RS-232 Output in Device Settings
Enabling RS-232 Output in Device Settings
TCP/IP output is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled in the device’s settings.
Select the respective communication type tab. For example, Ethernet Port 1 or USB.
Scroll down to RS-232 settings.
Check the
Enable RS-232 Control
checkbox (disabled by default).
Observe the
Trigger String
and keep this value for reference to send a Serial trigger from external software.
Click
Apply
in the RS-232 area and
OK
on the resulting prompt to save the configuration.
Setting up RS-232 Triggering
