Household Creation with Honeywell EasyDL
RecTrac 3.1
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Honeywell EasyDL software makes it fast and easy for you to enter basic household information into RecTrac without error when creating new households by obtaining the information directly from the patron's driver's license. This document will walk you through the basic steps required to load the EasyDL Configuration software on your existing, DL-compatible Honeywell Genesis 7580 or Xenon 1900 barcode reader. It will also provide the information needed to ready your RecTrac application for this product.
Compatible Honeywell Barcode Readers
Honeywell EasyDL is compatible with the following Honeywell Barcode Scanners only:
- Honeywell Xenon 1900
- Honeywell Genesis 7580
Scanners must have the Easy DL Firmware pre-installed by Honeywell. Vermont Systems does not install the Easy DL Firmware. Additionally,the unit needs to be set up for keyboard emulation and ready for integration with RecTrac. You can order scanners directly through Honeywell, or you can place the order through VS.
- For best results, place your order through VS. VS will ensure the units are properly configured and tested before they come to you. When ordered through VS, scanners will come to you "plug and play" ready, so you only need to perform the steps outlined below.
- If placing your order through Honeywell, your scanners must come with Easy DL Firmware pre-installed, and they must be set up as USB Serial scanners with keyboard emulation. This document does not include setup instructions for the Honeywell Xenon 1900 or Honeywell Genesis 7580 scanners.
- Regardless of which entity you order from, be aware that the Easy DL Firmware installation is an additional charge on top of the price of the scanner. The Easy DL license is tied to a Honeywell Scanner Serial Number and it must be specified that the Easy DL is required when ordering the unit. Contact Vermont Systems Sales for a quote and additional information.
Note: This document assumes your Honeywell scanner is set up and ready for production in RecTrac (i.e. the scanner can read bar codes outside of RecTrac - in Notepad, for example - and from within the RecTrac application).
Scan the EasyDL 2.0 v1.06 Barcode
The EasyDL 2.0 v1.06 barcode was developed by Honeywell specifically for Vermont Systems. It is used to configure the Genesis units, so that when a driver's license is scanned, the unit will read and set the proper Household and Family Member settings in RecTrac.
The following steps must be performed with each Honeywell Genesis that will be used to scan driver's licenses.
- Plug the unit into an open USB port on the RecTrac workstation that will be used to scan driver's licenses. The unit will power up.
- Scan the Easy DL 2.0 v1.0.6 bar code. An example image appears below. The unit will return a "Good" scan tone. The configuration is complete. Proceed to the next section.
Note: In the event a "Raze" tone is returned, contact VSI Support. A "Raze" tone indicates the unit is lacking proper firmware and/or configuration.
Using EasyDL to Auto-Add a Household in RecTrac
The Driver's License Add feature is available ONLY for the Primary Person in a household at this time. Additionally, the feature is only available when Adding a household. In other words, you cannot use the EasyDL scan to update address information on an existing household.
- In RecTrac, go to the Household Management DataGrid.
- Click Add+. You will continue to the Household Update screen.
- Click License Input. The License Input for New Household dialog will launch.
Note: As stated above, the License Input button is available only when Adding a Household. This button is not available when updating an existing household.
- With the cursor in the Swipe Input field, scan the 2-D barcode on the patron's driver's license with your Honeywell scanner.
- When the field is populated, click Continue. Name and address information will auto-fill from the patron's driver's license for the Primary Person.
- Fill out the remaining information as you normally do.
- Add additional Family Members as needed and fill out the remaining tabs for the new household as you normally would.
Troubleshooting
The following lists some common questions regarding the Honeywell EasyDL and their possible solutions.
Problem
The EasyDL unit isn't working. It gives a “bad” read sound and flashes a red light on the top. We have tried to scan a license, and it won't work. If we scan a barcode that is supposed to activate or configure the EasyDL plugin before it was installed in the scanner, it gives a "bad" read sound.
Solution
It is likely that your scanner does not have the EasyDL firmware installed. In this event, you'll need to manually configure the Honeywell Unit for EasyDL integration.
- On the workstation from which you will scan driver's licenses, exit RecTrac and open a web browser.
- Go to: https://hsmftp.honeywell.com/
- Log in to the Honeywell website. You may have to create a User ID and Password, which is free.
- Once logged in, expand Software • Barcode Scanners • Software • Total Freedom Apps.
- Click EasyDL2.0 TotalFreedom Plug-In.
- Click Download (on the right).
Note: You need to use Honeywell's Download Manager in order to download from their site. This may involve a separate installation.
- When the download completes, open the EzConfig utility.
- Click Connected Device. The utility will find your scanner. When found, click Update Firmware.
- Click Browse and locate the .moc file. Highlight/select it and click Update Device.
- When the firmware is updated, click Configure Device. Then go to Settings and Licenses/Plug-ins (Apps). You should see a Format - App Configuration File that reads, "EasyDL_2."
- Click Home to disconnect EZConfig from the scanner.
- Scan the following barcode to ensure the unit is enabled.
Note: If you cannot scan the barcode provided in this doc, the same barcode can be found on Page 5 of the Honeywell EasyDL 2.0 Integration Guide.
- Scan the Configuration Utility barcode that appears earlier in this document. This will configure EasyDL to work with VSI software.