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Cipherlabs 8200 PDE Unit Setup Instructions

  • Plug USB/Communication cable into base of the communications/charging cradle
    Do not plug USB cable into computer at this point
  • Insert power connection into communications/charging cradle
  • Plug power pack into power and turn switch on
  • Place 8200 PDE unit into the communications/charging cradle.
  • Allow unit to charge. (Unit has been charged at Computerlink)
  • Remove 8200 PDE unit from communications/charging Cradle
  • Turn Cipherlab 8200 PDE unit on button on right hand side at the bottom
  • Select 1 Collect Data  then press enter (blue button)
  • Scan an object with a barcode (yellow button)
  • Leave quantity as 1 and press enter
  • Press the ESC button to return to the main menu 
  • Open notepad on your PC (start, programs, accessories, notepad)
  • Place the PDE unit back in to the communications/charging cradle.
  • Plug the USB cable into the computer now
  • Press 2 on the keypad of the 8200 PDE Unit to upload Data
  • Device will now search for and install drivers
  • Give it a little moment and the barcode and the quantity item that you scanned should appear in the notepad window
  • On the PDE unit keypad select option 1 and enter to delete.
  • Unit will return to the main menu.
  • Close Notepad on your computer.

Your Unit is now ready for use

Please refer to Performing a Stocktake for instructions on using the 8200 PDE unit with Computerlink