# Scanner

The Scanner is an accessory, it is installed directly to the controller via a USB cable.

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 (set to On), the scanned barcode information is sent to either SoftPLC, or Fieldbus for decoding.

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. Double-click on a configuration row that has Scanner in the Type column.

   Alternatively, select Add to create a new scanner configuration.

Scanner options
Parameter | Description
--- | ---
Name | Optional name for the configuration
Description | Optional configuration 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