# Scanner Configuration

The Scanner is a tool accessory that is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. It has one function button that activates the Scanner.

In the Scanner configuration it is possible to configure the Pass through as On or Off. As default the configuration is Off. When Pass through is activated, On, the scanned barcode information is sent to either SoftPLC, or Fieldbus for decoding.

Configuring the Scanner

1. In the Plant structure workspace , select a controller.

2. In the tab menu bar in the workspace area, select the Configurations icon .

   The workspace area displays a list of configurations.

3. Click Add to create a new configuration.

4. Select Scanner from the Type of configuration drop-down

   and click Add

5. Make the selected configuration. The configurations are auto saved in ToolsTalk 2.

ST Scanner options.
Parameter | Description
--- | ---
Pass through = On | The scanned barcode is sent to either SoftPLC, or Fieldbus to be decoded
Pass through = Off | The scanned barcode is decoded in the controller

How to assign an accessory configuration to a virtual station is described in the Virtual station section.