CONFIGURATION254.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from HostAn alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS-232interface. This method is particularly useful when many devices need to beconfigured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parametersettings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.4.2 SETUP PROCEDURESFor PowerScan® D8330 Series readers, follow the setup procedures in pars. 4.3, and4.8.For PowerScan® M8300 Series readers, the setup procedures depend on two basicapplications, Stand-alone or STAR-System™.Stand-alone applications allow communication with the Host by either the BC-80X0cradle (par. 4.5), or by the STAR-Modem™ radio modem (par. 4.5.2).STAR-System™ applications allow communication with the Host through anRS-485 network by the STARGATE™ RF base station or by the BC-8000 cradle(par. 4.6 and par. 4.7).Proceed as shown in the following diagram:Begin Setup by choosing the setupprocedure for your PowerScan ®reader as indicated below.End of SetupYour reader is now ready to readbarcodes using the default settings.Stand Alone ApplicationsPowerScan ® M8300/BC-80X0Par. 4.4Par. 4.7Optional Par. 4.4.1multiple readers per BC-8000PowerScan ® M8300/STAR-Modem™in Stand Alone ModePar. 4.4.2PowerScan ® D8330Par. 4.3Par. 4.7STAR-System™ Network ApplicationsBC-8000Par. 4.6STAR-System™ ApplicationsPowerScan ® M8300/STAR-System™Par. 4.5• STARGATE™• BC-8000 Network• STAR-Modem™ in STAR-System™ Mode