HID Device (Gen1)
Review the following information for setting up and configuring the HID Device (Gen1) driver.
Human Interface Devices (HID) can be polled for data. An HID is a USB-connected peripheral device such as a scanner (generally for barcodes or QR codes).
Compatibility parameter | Compatible items |
|---|---|
Driver type | Serial |
Validated devices/series | Human Interface Devices. Examples include scanners used for barcodes and QR codes. |
To set up and configure this device in Manufacturing Connect Edge, you will need to do the following:
- Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device
- Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Manufacturing Connect Edge DeviceHub
- Step 3: Configure the List of Registers
Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Type | HID Devices |
Driver | HID Device (Gen1) |
Communication Port | Local Serial connection file path |
In the context of Manufacturing Connect Edge, the following characteristics are relevant for this serial device:
- The HID remains disconnected because HIDs send data only when there is data to send.
- Only one tag is required in order to read the data. Only one register name and data type are available to select. Use this one name and data type to connect to the HID device.
- The tag supports only ASCII characters.
- By default, the polling interval is set to "1." The default value cannot be changed in Manufacturing Connect Edge. The actual interval is defined by the device's publishing rate.
- Data can be collected onto flows when it is scanned.
Refer to the following tag parameters.