# Barcode Scanner connect via com part RS-232

**URL:** <https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/barcode-scanner-connect-via-com-part-rs-232/11771>\
**Category:** Robot Controller\
**Created:** [February 4, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/barcode-scanner-connect-via-com-part-rs-232/11771 "2025-02-04T09:36:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![sb4390](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@sb4390](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/sb4390)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/barcode-scanner-connect-via-com-part-rs-232/11771/1 "2025-02-04T09:36:38Z")

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I would like to connect a barcode scanner directly (no plc) via a com port (RS232) to read job part numbers.

could anyone tell me how to setup the port and the group input please?

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**Author:** ![sb4390](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@sb4390](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/sb4390)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/barcode-scanner-connect-via-com-part-rs-232/11771/2 "2025-02-19T14:14:53Z")

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I assume I will need to use a barcode scanner that supports serial and socket communication?

Can someone clarify the setup for Socket Data communication? Or point me to the correct manual?