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1. the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above commands 6 46 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 7 ANSI Parameter Grade Thresholds ANSI parameter fail thresholds are set in the SV Series by commands requiring numeric settings that correlate to the parameter calculations Following are descriptions of how the numeric calculations are divided into letter grades per the ANSI Bar Code Quality Specification Rmin Modulation A lt 5 x Rmax A lt 70 F gt 5 x Rmax RED 80 C lt 50 D lt 40 F gt 40 Symbol Contrast Decodability A gt 70 gt 62 A B gt 55 gt 50 B C gt 40 gt 37 C D gt 20 gt 25 D F lt 20 lt 25 F Minimum Edge Contrast Defects A gt 15 A lt 15 F lt 15 B lt 20 C lt 25 D lt 30 F gt 30 Conversion of letter scan grade to numeric grade A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0 Conversion of numeric symbol grade to letter symbol grade used in aver aging 3 5 lt A lt 4 0 2 5 lt B lt 3 5 1 5 lt C lt 2 5 0 5 lt D lt
2. 385 Handele PRODUCTS Quick Check S8V Series Bar Code Scanne Verifier NN User s Guide Disclaimer Hand Held Products Inc Hand Held Products reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products Hand Held Products shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Hand Held Products 2001 2005 Hand Held Products Inc All rights reserved Web Address www handheld com Statement of Agency Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Class B Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and fou
3. 4 LED2 will flash when Port 1 is active due to a Data Match error condition 5 Flashing on indication will override a solid indication if both types of error conditions occur Note Both LEDs can be on in cases where multiple bar codes are analyzed in a sync period SV Commands Important for Mode 17 This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for each individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below LV17 This command sets this mode of operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decoder level Lpl This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQ1 This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQO This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 37 LAxx This command sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is
4. Introduction All commands to the verifier begin with a tilde followed by one or more alphanumeric characters The identifies the subsequent character string as a verifier command The string is parsed from left to right The first character after the identifies the command category Each command requires at least one additional character that identifies the particular command from that category Some commands require additional data e g a data value or an option ID character or a text string These values are included at the end of the command string The command string format is shown below As each character is received by the SV unit it echoes back the same character Echo back is used to determine when the verifier has completed the command action The verifier is ready to receive the next command when the last character of the command is transmitted echoed back to the host CPx indicates the start of a command string C acharacter that identifies the command Category P acharacter that specifies the Particular command in the category X a number or text string as necessary Data Match Commands B A followed by a B specifies a command from the Data Match category All Data Match commands include a second alphabetic character that identifies the particular diagnostic command The Data Match Commands are listed below An important consideration when using data match type commands is
5. Note If you are not using ScanView skip this section and go to Chapter 5 System Requirements The following hardware and software is required to use ScanView 1 A computer running either Windows 95 98 2000 or NT 2 At least one available RS 232 serial port 3 At least 32 MB RAM 4 Ahard disk with at least 15 MB of free space 5 Acolor printer is recommended for users who wish to print analysis results ScanView Software Installation There are two basic steps for installing ScanView The program must be installed and a communication port must be set up Note Before installing a new version of ScanView make sure to uninstall previously installed versions To do this select the Windows Start button the Settings menu item the Control Panel to display the Control Panel Window Double click on the Add Remove Programs icon The Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears Click on the Install Uninstall tab Scroll the list box to locate the ScanView by Hand Held Products item Select that item and select the Add Remove button Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 1 and follow the displayed instructions If the previous version of ScanView was 2 07 or earlier delete the folder that contains the remaining ScanView files c Program Files Hand Held Products ScanView by Hand Held Products Note If you are using a CD ROM insert the CD and the system walks you through
6. Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 11 Reflectance Profile Screen This high reflectance spans includes one of the bar code quiet zones of the bar code quiet zones ave This high reflectance spans includes one In this case the bar code segment of the profile is centered in the display therefore it is centered in the beam path SEET The amplitude of the bar code signal is in the desired location between the yellow lines 10 and 90 of dynamic range path Quick Check SV Series User s Guide SVScanner Verifier Setup Procedure Installation of an SV scanner verifier requires proper mounting position and output port configuration to ensure the reliable and accurate operation This section describes the procedures for using ScanView to ensure proper SV setup and installation Each SV unit has a label showing the specified mounting distance and angle for its particular scanner Follow the steps below to ensure the SV unit is properly mounted and programmed 1 Mount the SV units at the proper distance and angle Use Good Reflectance Profile on page 4 15 as a reference 2 Connect the power and communication cables to SV unit 3 Set the SV unit for picket fence bar code travel direction by clicking the Picket Fence Mode item in the ScanView Setup Menu 4 Place a sample bar code in the center of the intended laser beam path For best results this sample sh
7. 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter LAxx This command sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LN02 causes a No Read condition to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval LZi This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 29 Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above com
8. All other data is therefore not valid See the OS command page 6 17 for other transmission data formats Symbology Identifier Table 02 2 of 5 03 Code 128 04 Code 93 05 Code 3 of 9 06 Codabar 11 UPC A 15 UPC A w add on 2 19 UPC A w add on 5 12 EAN 13 16 EAN 13 w add on 2 20 EAN 13 w add on 5 3 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Identifiers Symbology Category 13 EAN 8 17 EAN 8 w add on 2 21 EAN 8 w add on 5 14 UPC E 18 UPC E w add on 2 22 UPC E w add on 5 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 3 5 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide ScanView Installation and Setup Introduction ScanView is designed to be a tool used for system setup and real time bar code monitoring of a Hand Held Products SV type scanner verifier It is a Windows 95 98 NT 2000 application with facilities for sending commands to the SV scanner verifier and receiving the responses The program can view bar code analysis results and monitor bar code printing monitoring sessions In addition it can gather and display an ANSI method scan reflectance profile for a particular symbol placed in the SV unit s laser beam scan path ScanView also streams the analysis results received from the SV scanner verifier to data files on hard disk that can be reviewed by ScanView at a later time Note This chapter refers to ScanView versions 2 08 and higher
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10. ID DV Inquire software version 1 Commands the verifier to transmit the SV Series firmware version to the host in the following data packet format Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 5 D hexadecimal value 4 identifies the beginning of the data packet response The following character string between the quotes Version a e Oo 9 Five alphanumeric characters that specify the version number They can include trailing spaces See example below 6 hexadecimal value 5 identifies the end of the data packet response 7 V Example return using ScanView Version X244 Hardware Configuration Commands H A immediately followed by an H specifies a command from the Hardware category All Hardware Commands require one additional character that identifies the particular Hardware Command The Hardware Commands are listed below HB Set the Baud Rate Possible values for are specifies 9600 specifies 19200 specifies 38400 specifies 57600 specifies 115200 the default on A j N The default value is set at the factory before shipping Returns the following sequence 1 H 2 hexadecimal value 4 identifies the beginning of the data packet response Six hexadecimal digits upper case the memory address r carriage return character n line feed character OY 9 hexadecimal value 5 identifies the end of t
11. Quick Check SV Series User s Guide e ANSI Decodability grade programmable PB802xxx100 f Symbol Contrast grade programmable PB804xxx100 g Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx h No Read if edge sync is received i Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ Mode 12 LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on if Ports 1 4 go active due to ANSI contrast or quiet zone failure 2 LED2 will turn on if Ports 1 4 go active due to a partial or no read condition Note Both LEDs can be on in cases where multiple bar codes are analyzed in a sync period SV Commands Important to Mode 12 This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for each individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below LV12 This command sets this mode of operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decoder level Lpl This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQ1 This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQO This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 31 Note In SV firmware versions x238 and lower LQ commands are not implemented and the command HQ1 must be used to disable partial d
12. Series User s Guide 6 23 This re initialization procedure recalls all of the current setup parameters from the flash SY Software Sync for communication output modes 1 and 2 HO1 HO2 trigger a sync response from the verifier and enable the verifier Sh Set the high target reflectance value for calibration The high target reflectance value 70 to 99 This sets a new high reflectance target value for a calibration symbol To use the target values encoded in the calibration symbol set this value to 00 Si Set the low target reflectance value for calibration The low target reflectance value 1 to 20 This sets a new low reflectance target value for a calibration symbol To use the target values encoded in the calibration symbol set this value to 00 Output Interface Modes Descriptions Output interface modes are used to set the SV Series for particular ways to activate output ports The mode is set via the LV command The following list describes the standard output interface modes available in SV firmware versions x270 and higher Each description includes the commands for programming the particular parameters that can activate the proper ports for that e Custom modes are available contact Hand Held Products Technical upport After programming the SV unit for the desired port activation parameters it is recommended that you review them When using ScanView this can be done via the Tra
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14. as described in the Serial Port Transmission Format Section 1 Standard transmission format modified analysis parameters a through N included but encoded data is formatted as data characters only rather than all symbol characters The data consists only of printable ASCII characters and does not include any mandatory symbol characters such as stop start and symbol mod check characters One exception is in UPC EAN codes the mod 10 check digit is included Output Port Setup Commands P A immediately followed by a P specifies a command from the Output Port Setup category Note The following descriptions of the PB and PP commands imply all ports are individually programmable All SV port logic is currently programmed via the Output Interface Mode command LV See Output Interface Modes Descriptions on page 6 24 for details of port logic The PB and PP commands are used to program activation parameters available in the mode settings and are limited to the case where the value of the variable p in the command is always a value of 8 Port 8 is a general port used for internal purposes This structure reserves individual port programming to be available in the future Many of the activation parameters are ANSI method calculations Please see the ANSI Parameter Grade Thresholds on page 7 1 for details on the values of these parameters PBpiiaaabbb Port barcode decision block parameters piiaaabbb Nine decimal d
15. bar codes expected Mode LV03 uses this value for the EXACT number of codes read during the sync interval Note See LZ command page 6 16 for other options 01 through 99 Default 01 LP Set Sync Polarity See Sync Inputs on page 2 2 for examples of sync input polar ities 0 Falling edge of signal is active Rising edge of signal is active LQ Enable or Disable Port Activations by Partial Decodes 0 Disable Port Activation by Partial Decodes Enable Port Activation by Partial Decodes LR Enable or Disable No Read Transmission A No Read transmission message can be sent via the serial port if the SV unit is receiving sync inputs See Serial Port Transmission Format on page 3 1 for details Fields y M and N data positions 52 through 55 set to 0 indicate a No Read condition Values for are enables the No Read message to be transmitted 0 disables the No Read transmission 6 14 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide The transmission is available in any output interface mode that includes a no read condition The transmission data format enabled OS does not affect the format of the No Read transmission LS Set minimum number of scans for valid read 02 99 This command sets the minimum number of times a full decode must be achieved on a symbol in order to be a valid read The system acts slightly differently dependin
16. can detect missing or undetectable bar codes A hardware input is the most common sync source for this mode Note When in this sync mode the sync input is a background application The SV Series will scan analyze and report on bar codes as they pass through the beam in this mode regardless if a sync signal is sensed The presence of a sync signal allows the number of codes expected programmed during the sync period to be used for a No Read condition The absence of a sync signal results in operation similar to the Free Scan Operation described later Sync Mode Stationary Bar Codes In this mode a bar code s are placed in the beam and held in a known position A sync input commands the SV Series to turn on the laser beam perform a programmable number of scans report the analyses and turn off the laser beam A SA communication sync command is the most common sync source in this mode A rastering laser option is often used to analyze bar code area Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 8 3 Note The SV Series must be programmed for Picket Fence travel orientation in this mode No Sync Free Scan Operation In this mode a sync signal is not used and the SV unit scans and analyzes bar codes at random as they pass through the laser beam As stated in the Sync Input section this mode is not recommended because it cannot report on missing or undetectable bar codes that can be caused by printer or other system component fa
17. disk files is deleted Reflectance Profile EJ Scan and Display a new Reflectance Profile See Reflectance Profile Screen on page 4 12 The shortcut key for this function is F3 4 6 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Transmit SV Commands e This button invokes a special screen where up to fourteen individual commands may be composed and transmitted in any order Proper use requires knowledge of the SV download language See the Chapter 6 SV Download Language for details This function is intended for advanced setup involving special functions not normally accessed by ScanView These can include special transmission formats special commands in a custom SV firmware version or diagnostic functions used by Hand Held Products Application Support and Service personnel The shortcut key for this function is F4 Report an Analysis oF Reports a new analysis of any bar code s currently in the SV unit s beam path This is most useful in setup where scan distance and orientation is being finalized It is also useful when using the SV unit as a standalone verifier scanning codes being manually placed in the beam by the user The shortcut key for this function is the Spacebar Modes Of Operation ScanView operates in two basic modes Session and Reflectance Profile Session Mode This mode scans analyzes and provides reports on individual bar codes Reporting is accomplished via the Bar Code Analysis Screen see Bar C
18. enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter PP801xxx This command sets the active time for the port pulses The value xxx sets the time in 1 second intervals Any value greater than 100 10 seconds creates a latching output PB816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet zone analysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB804xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Symbol Contrast calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing thresho
19. field interconnections The connector is a DB 15 male Pin outs are shown below 1 Isolated synchronization input Isolated synchronization input GND A Switch synchronization input Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 SN 9 9I WP 1 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 2 1 9 Reserved 10 Reserved 11 GND 12 5 VDC power in 13 Power GND 14 GND 15 Output 5 5 VDC Power Input The SV Series requires 5 Volts DC 0 25 Volt Maximum current consumption is 1 amp The voltage input must be connected to pin 12 and the ground input should be connected to pin 13 on the I O connector The alternate ground pins 3 11 and 14 may be used for power ground or for connecting the ground s of an external device s such as presence sensors that may be powered from a different source than the verifier power input Sync Inputs Utilizing a sync signal is recommended for all applications using hardware as opposed to communication interfaces See SV Command Language on page 6 1 Async signal is used to synchronize the SV Series to an object label etc that contains the bar code s being analyzed as it passes through the laser beam The SV Series should be programmed for the number of bar codes expected per sync interval This ensures a robust system that can report all undetectable bar codes due to printer failure missing labels etc along with quality and data information on bar codes th
20. it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter LE Exclude the Specified Symbology for a Label identifies the excluded symbology Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 11 Values for are UPC EAN Code 39 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 93 Codabar 9O oy BR j N gt LFxy Analyze special subsymbology parameters This command enables special subsymbology parameters within a symbology This does not affect the automatic calculations and analyses for mandatory symbology check digits such as those required in Code 128 UPC EAN and Code 93 x symbology type UPC EAN Code 39 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 93 Codabar 9O oy BR j N y subsymbology choice for a particular symbology Current choices include 0 disabled default condition 1 Mod 10 check digit for Inter leaved 2 of 5 Note Additional subsymbology choices will be added as applications require Contact Hand Held Products for details Example LF41 check mod 10 check digit in last location for any 2 of 5 symbol analyzed LF40 disable any subsymbology analysis for 2 of 5 symbols 6 12 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide LI Inclu
21. mail apservice handheld com Online Product Service and Repair Assistance You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www handheld com Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your scanner please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office North America Canada Telephone 800 782 4263 option 4 8 a m to 6 p m EST Fax number 315 685 4960 E mail natechsupport handheld com Europe Middle East and Africa Telephone European Ofc Int 31 0 40 79 99 393 U K Ofc Int 44 1925 240055 E mail eutechsupport handheld com Asia Pacific Telephone Int 852 3188 3485 or 2511 3050 E mail aptechsupport handheld com America Latina Tel fono 704 998 3998 opci n 8 E mail latechsupport handheld com Online Technical Assistance You can also access technical assistance online at www handheld com 9 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Limited Warranty Hand Held Products Inc Hand Held Products warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment This warranty does not cover any Hand Held Products product which is i improperly installed or used ii damaged by accident or negligence including failure to follow the proper maintenance service and cleaning sc
22. method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter PB816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet zone analysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this para
23. not fully decoded during a sync interval This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence Lp Turn partials on and off at the decoder level for all symbologies 0 Disable Enable Lt Turn partials on and off at the decoder level for Interleaved 2 of 5 codes only 0 Disable Enable Output Mode Selection Commands O A followed by an O specifies a command from the Output Mode Selection category These commands include one additional character that identifies the particular Output Mode Command The Output Mode Selection Commands are listed below OL Set an LED on off Does not over ride normal operation recommended for use as diagnostic in Mode 0 LV00 only First Possible values are 1 2 Identifies the LED Second Possible values are 1 on 0 off OP Set a PORT on or off Does not over ride normal operation recommended for use as diagnostic in Mode 0 LV00 only First Possible values are 1 2 3 4 5 Identifies the port 6 16 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Second Possible values are 1 on 0 off OS Set Transmission Data Format This command is effective only if the standard transmission mode is enabled via the HQO command 0 Standard transmission format
24. of starting locations in a zone H gt_ 043 Finder Global Threshold SN scans 100 Number of scans in HO4 mode Lp part 001 Enables partials at the decoder level Lt itfp 001 Enables or DisablesITF partials at the decoder level DACs 125 126 255 255 D A converter levels Rev F hex 5 T Hdx01nnn Sets scanner gain or offset x value of 1 or 2 If 1 scanner gain is set If 2 scanner offset is set nnn gain or offset setting For gain the higher the value the higher the gain 225 is the max allowed value Example Hd101195 sets the scanner gain setting to a value of 195 For offset the higher the value the lower the offset Example Hd201145 sets the scanner offset value to 145 These commands are best used in conjunction with Hand Held Products ScanView software Please refer to the Setup Procedures Section in this guide for descriptions on the use of these commands Hx Saves the parameters to FLASH non volatile memory from RAM H nn Sets the number of signal transitions to search for finding a bar code symbol 6 10 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide nn values of 10 through 99 This indicates the number of high to low transitions of the optical signal to search before ending a search for a bar code High values of nn are useful when complex graphic fields or small fonts are closely adjacent to a bar code and therefore in the scan path The higher the number however
25. sync mode LX Sync polarity programmable LP Use PR0200 for proper port initialization Port 1 will pulse active ON for a bar code quality error condition of N Port 2 will pulse active ON for a NO READ partial or low decode error condition Port 3 will pulse active ON for a non error condition Port pulse times programmable PP801xxx Pulses act like re triggerable 1 shot logic N Pushing the reset button or power re cycle will place Ports 1 2 and 3 in their inactive states and reset the codes per sync counter 10 Error conditions available are a Partial Read Programmable Lp LQ b decode Programmable LD c Bad Quiet Zone lt 10X PB816xxx100 d ANSI Defects grade less than B Programmable PB806xxx000 ANSI Decodability grade less than C Programmable PB802xxx100 f Symbol Contrast grade less than D Programmable PB804xxx100 Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx ze No Read if sync is received i Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 33 j X dimension Programmable PB811xxxyyy Mode 16 LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on during the time a Port goes active due to any bar code quality or dimensional error 2 LED2 will turn on during the time a Port goes active due to a partial or no read condition Note Both LEDs can be on in cases where multiple bar codes are analyzed in a sync p
26. the data format These commands incorporate a scanner philosophy rather than a verifier philosophy A scanner philosophy is to report the data encoded in a symbol while a verifier philosophy is to report all symbol characters whether they include data or not Symbol characters typically include stop character start character symbology mod check digit s internal control characters etc depending on the symbology type The data fields described in the B commands below include data characters only therefore the B commands have a scanner philosophy The one possible exception is in UPC or EAN symbols the symbology mod 10 check digit is also considered a data character Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 1 BCa bc bbb mmm bbb etc up to 32 characters max Check for specific data This command sets enables or clears disables one of 10 available data match arrays All ten arrays may be active simultaneously A data match error occurs if at least one array is active and the data scanned does not match the data programmed in the array Each array can be up to 32 characters in length Multiple portions of each array can be masked and the mask character is defined inthe command The data in the array must consist of printable ASCII characters with ASCII values less than 128 BC Data Match Command a 1 digit A number between 0 and 9 It identifies the data match array being programmed or c
27. the data match array s have higher priority This is useful when analyzing a label containing more than one bar code and one of the codes contains an incrementing or decrementing field In this case a data match array s can be used to match or in this case logically mask the bar code s containing static data and the increment decrement array can analyze the incrementing or decrementing bar code data BT Lists all Data Match strings and Increment Decrement fields Diagnostic Commands D A followed by a D specifies a command from the Diagnostic category All Diagnostic commands include a second alphabetic character that identifies the particular diagnostic command The Diagnostic Commands are listed below DF Get the Scan Rate Possible returned frequency values are 270 through 800 1 D 2 hexadecimal value 4 identifies the beginning of the data packet response 3 a data sequence that repeats the following format a space then three digits a counts value then a r character carriage return and a n character a line feed 4 hexadecimal value 5 identifies the end of the data packet response 5 F the last character of the sent command string Example return using ScanView Scan Rate 400 DN Inquire port activation data This command instructs the verifier to report all parameters of the event that caused this port to go active 1 through 8 port
28. the greater chance the analysis rate will be lowered For normal situations with minimum graphics in the same path as the bar code a value of 10 is recommended H 10 Label Setup Commands L A followed by an L specifies a command from the Label Setup category The next character identifies the particular Label Setup Command In general the commands in this category terminate with one or more numeric digits The Label Setup Commands are listed below LA Overall passing grade is the numeric grade value 00 through 40 Example LA32 causes an ANSI Overall Symbol Grade of 3 1 or lower to set a failure condition LCHt Minimum number of symbol characters to decode in an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol This command sets the minimum number of symbol characters to be expected in the command by the Interleaved 2 of 5 decoder This adds extra filtering in applications where 2 of 5 symbols are used and there is a large amount of other graphics such as fonts in the scan path Example LC03 sets the unit to decode 2 of 5 symbols assuming the 2 of 5 decoder is enabled containing three or more symbol characters Note Each 2 of 5 symbol character contains two data digits therefore the symbol in the example must contain a minimum of six data digits to be decoded LD Passing percent decode This command sets the percentage decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols
29. the set up If you are using 3 5 diskettes follow the steps below Follow these steps to install ScanView 1 Insert ScanView Installation Diskette 1 into a floppy disk drive e g drive A 2 Select the Windows Start button 3 Select Run menu item 4 Type A setup exe 5 Select OK and follow the displayed installation instructions At the end of the installation procedure click the Finish button to close the ScanView Installation program The ScanView Group Window remains and it contains the ScanView application icon The icon label is ScanView exe To place a shortcut to ScanView on the Windows Desktop hold down the right mouse button while dragging the ScanView icon to an open space on the desktop then release the right mouse button A menu will appear Click on the Create Shortcut s Here menu item Launch the ScanView application by double clicking on the ScanView icon ScanView can also be launched by clicking the Windows Start button then by clicking the Programs menu item and finally by clicking the ScanView sub menu Item The first time ScanView is launched a dialog box is displayed that shows all of the communications ports on the PC in a drop down list Select the communications port that is connected to the SV scanner verifier The initial screen displayed after successful installation is the Bar Code Analysis Screen This is shown in page 4 9 and described in the Analy
30. the verifier The title changes to identify the current display mode The Title Bar also includes the standard Windows Minimize Maximize and Application Termination buttons Menu Bar Screen Display See Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 The area marked C is the Menu Bar The Menu Bar is located just below the Title Bar It lists five menu categories File Setup Advanced Support and About File Menu This menu controls data file handling functions printing and application termination The format is typical of any Windows type file menu The files contain the raw data collected from the SV unit ScanView can re open these files to re display the data at a later time Note The Print function prints the current ScanView display on the printer Setup Menu This menu is used to configure the ScanView analysis displays and program the most common SV scanning and communication parameters Select Graphs This item allows the user to select which bar code analysis parameter graphs are displayed on the Bar Code Analysis Screen see Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 3 Select Symbologies This item allows the user to program the SV unit to enable disable individual symbology decoders This is useful for either more secure decoding or sometimes faster throughput if a single symbology type is always being analyzed Select Com Port This item allows the user to select a com por
31. 1 5 F lt 0 5 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 7 1 Reference Decode A ANSI method algorithm decoded the symbol F ANSI method algorithm could not decode the symbol Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Product Specifications QCOLVSV Series Product Specifications Parameter Specification Dimensions Height 5 2 inches 13 2 cm Width 4 4 inches 11 2 cm Depth 2 4 in 6 1 cm Communication Port DB 9 male RS 232C programmable baud rate up to 115 200 baud DB 15 male 5 programmable outputs 2 sync inputs Analysis Rate VO Power 5VDC 1 amp required Mounting 2 sets of mounting holes on 2 surfaces or clamp for tightening to 3 8 in 5 mm rod LEDs 5 Scan Rate 400 scans second Laser Power 3 mW 5 mW Wavelength 650 670 nm Beam Shape Elliptical 100 analyses second min Bar Code Density X Dimension 6 6 mil 2mm min to 40 mil 1 mm max Scan Width 6 inches 15 2 cm X Dimension 10 mil 25mm or larger 4 5 in 11 4 cm x dimension lt 10 mil Depth of Field 125 in 3 2 mm min with all verification analysis enabled Temperature Ranges Operating 40 F to 105 F 4 C to 41 C Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Humidity 10 to 95 non condensing Not to exceed 5mW sq mm 600 nm to 700nm Ambient Light calculated at about 2 of laser light level estimate not verified MTBF 10 000 h
32. 16xxx000 9 e No Read if sync is received Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 27 f Partial decodes and decode logic programmable Lp Lq g Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ 3 Sync polarity Leading edge high going time between trailing low going edge to leading edge 12 5 milliseconds minimum 4 Port 1 acts as strobe signal ensuring Port 3 condition is stable in response to trailing edge of sync input This signal will go on sink current between 20 and 100 microseconds after Port 3 condition is stable 5 Ports 1 and 3 will go high no current within 12 5 milliseconds after the sync input goes high leading edge 6 Use PR0200 for proper port initialization Mode 02 LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on if Port 3 goes active due to ANSI or quiet zone failures 2 LED2 will turn on if Port 3 goes active due to a no read or partial condition 3 The leading edge of a sync input will turn LEDS 1 and 2 OFF SV Commands Important to Mode 02 This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for each individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below LV02 This command sets this mode of operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decod
33. 816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet zone analysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter 6 26 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide PB804xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Symbol Conirast calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 020 a Symbol Contrast analysis of 19 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LN02 causes a No Read condition
34. 9 1 Online Product Service and Repair Assistance 9 2 Technical ASSistance cccccccescecesceceecceeseceeseeceeeeneneeseeeeensees 9 2 Online Technical Assistance E eke 9 2 Limited Warraf y i i il y5yod xa y k ki kl ke Ka O k k n e an R k 9 3 iii Quick Check SV Series Introduction The Hand Held Products SV Series of Scanner Verifiers is a universal system component that analyzes linear bar code print quality checks encoded data and detects system failures In its basic mode of operation an SV unit acts similar to a normal fixed position scanner by automatically decoding bar codes as they pass through its laser beam Additional capabilities such as performing bar code verification and operating in synchronous modes make the SV Series unique The SV Series combines state of the art digital signal processor DSP technology a proprietary high speed moving beam laser scanner with unique analog output capability and flexible I O and communications capability This powerful architecture makes an SV unit an economical Quality Assurance tool for practically any bar code print application or conveyance system The SV Series performs practically every accepted method of bar code verification ANSI method traditional method encoded data format checks and laser scanning type analyses These wide ranging analysis parameters can be used to measure bar code quality and detect failure
35. Dn ll bile NN v Ddu 1 2 7200 June TLAS Bottom Panel i Bar Code Graph Display Analysis Results Right Panel Bottom Panel Results are presented for one bar code the default shows the results for the last processed bar code indicated by the column of dots at the far right of the Graph Display Area Results for other bar codes may be reviewed by dragging the mouse pointer while holding down the left mouse button to the data point of interest in the Graph Display Area Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 9 Bar Code Analysis Results for a Previous Bar Code This is an example of reviewing a bar code other than the last one processed as described in the Bottom Panel explanation above A vertical line appears while dragging the mouse with the left mouse button held down Analysis results are shown for the column of dots the bar code nearest the vertical line For example the Bar Code Analysis Screen above exhibits the analysis results for 31st bar code in the session Graph Display Area This area of the display shows bar code analysis results for each graph type selected by the user Analysis results are indicated by a dot s vertical position within a plot and by the dot s color The displayed parameters are programmed via the Setup Menu in the Menu Bar Note In All Data Points mode see the Speed Button Bar Screen Display All Data Points Last 64 Data Points page 4 6 if enough bar codes are analy
36. LL smt_decode 535 LM chars 003 LN num_bc 003 HQ output_mode 000 HO oper_mode 001 LA ansi 005 LS min_scn 002 LT sync_in 001 LP sync_pol 000 LX sync_typ 001 LV sync_md 011 PO port_sel 005 port_clear_md 000 port_time 099 port_pol 000 10_mil_cnts 120 LD dec 070 PR PRST 000210 HL ladder_code 000 Hu ladd_start 0400 HK ladd_end 3500 HC ana_len 2800 HG ana_lenh 1600 HN pana_len 1600 HU freq 400 This is the SOS delay value This is a CAL value This is a CAL value This is a CAL value This is a CAL value This is the baud rate value This enables decoders Minimum number of characters Number of barcodes per sync Serial Output Format Scanning Mode Minimum Overall grade Number of scans per bar code diff Or ttl input Sync polarity set by this Env Or Edge sync Custom sync modes 09 STD Clears ports per read if 2 Percent decode Port reset state Ladder mode flag Start ladder reads here End ladder reads here Profile Sampling size Laser shutoff point Processing shutoff point Scan Rate Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 9 HV GTLA_len 199 Processing limit HY snoise 070 Signal to Noise threshold HX dist 078 Presets the distance H dyn_out 000 Dynamic Zone output H zone_tol 350 Tolerance
37. ON for a NO READ partial or low decode error condition Port 3 will pulse active ON for a non error condition Port pulse times programmable PP801xxx Pulses act like re triggerable 1 shot logic Pushing the reset button or power re cycle will place Ports 1 2 and 3 in their inactive states and reset the codes per sync counter 10 Error conditions available are a Partial Read Programmable Lp LQ b decode Programmable LD c Bad Quiet Zone lt 10X PB816xxx100 d ANSI Defects grade Programmable PB806xxx000 ANSI Decodability grade Programmable PB802xxx100 gt o Symbol Contrast grade Programmable PB804xxx100 Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx Pe No Read if sync is received i Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ j X dimension Range Programmable PB811xxxyyy k Ratio Programmable PB815xxx000 I _Symbology Mod Check data error 6 36 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide m 2 of 5 optional Mod 10 Check Digit data error if enabled n Data Match Error BC o Increment or Decrement data Error Br LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on when Port 1 is active due to ANSI Symbol Contrast X dimension ratio mod check or quiet zone error conditions 2 LED1 will flash when Port 1 is active due to a data increment or decrement error condition 3 LED2 will turn on when Port 2 is active due to a partial decode or no read error conditions
38. ach individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below LV18 This command sets this mode of operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decoder level Lpl This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQ1 This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQO This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports LAxx This command sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter PP801xxx This command sets the active time for the port pulses The value xxx sets the time in 1 second intervals Any value greater than 100 10 seconds creates a latching output Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 41 PB816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet
39. alue of the Hor Pos value in the additional parameters for the acceptable analysis This value will consist of four digits This value will be used for the Set Ladder Start Position setting later in the procedure 18 Move the code to the farthest position towards the right end of the laser beam where the code is intended to be scanned 19 Similar to steps 15 16 and 17 obtain an acceptable analysis and record the Hor Pos value for the acceptable analysis This value will be used for the Set Ladder Stop Position setting later in the procedure 20 Place the unit in Ladder mode through the Setup Menu Place the proper values for the Set Ladder Start Position and Set Ladder Stop Position boxes during menu process 21 Enable partial decodes if desired for this application 22 The unit is now ready to operate for ladder bar code direction 4 14 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide This step is not mandatory but highly recommended Scanner focus is dependent on the scan distance Good focus maximizes the SV unit s ability to detect printer errors and failures If this step is omitted take extra precaution in setting and measuring the scan distance This procedure assumes the SV unit is mounted as shown below with the pete surface up and the user is looking at the beam from behind the SV 100 this orientation the beam is sweeping from left to right Refer to Scanner Setup on page 5 1 G
40. an be on in cases where multiple bar codes are analyzed in a sync period SV Commands Important to Mode 01 This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for each individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 25 LV01 This command sets this mode of operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decoder level Lp1 This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQI This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQO This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports Note In SV firmware versions x238 and lower LQ commands are not implemented and the command HQ1 must be used to disable partial decodes from activating ports In this case the standard data transmission format is modified and ScanView will not display data characters correctly LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter PB
41. and Held Products Inc extends these warranties only to the first end users of the products These warranties are nontransferable The limited duration of the warranty for the Quick Check SV Series is for 1 year 9 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Hand Held Products Inc 700 Visions Drive P O Box 208 Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 0208 QCOLVSV UG Rev B 5 05
42. at are fully or partially decoded Two hardware sync inputs are available Pin 4 is designed to be used with TTL or open collector inputs Pins 1 and 2 form a ground isolated input designed to be used with systems that need separate grounds than the verifier and or output a higher voltage level than TTL Sync inputs are also available via serial communications Hardware sync operation is very flexible due to programmable options Two sync modes edge and envelope are available Signal input polarity is also user programmable Please see SV Command Language on page 6 1 for more information on the use of these sync modes 2 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Edge Sync Mode This mode senses a signal transition level of a sync signal as shown below Sync sensed here The illustration above shows the sync operation of an SV unit programmed to sense the rising edge of a sync signal in edge mode Each time a rising edge is sensed the SV unit does the following 1 It verifies that at least the number of bar codes expected programmed since receiving the last sync input have been fully decoded If not a No Read condition is internally set for possible reporting through communication or output activation 2 It begins a new interval counting the bar codes analyzed until the next sync input is received 3 A serial communication report is transmitted and an output port is updated per its programmed function eac
43. ation NA NA Flag 000 000 Mod CHK 19 Min Scans 2 200 Scans 002 200 20 Min Chars 1 64 001 064 21 Percent 0 100 000 100 Decode 22 Ref NA NA Flag 000 001 Decode 23 Character NA NA Flag 000 001 Format 24 Partial NA NA Flag 000 001 Decode 25 Data Match NA NA Flag 000 001 26 Illegal Posi NA NA Flag 000 001 tion The data format for negative numbers ranging from 100 to 1 is 0 to 99 for example 100 0 95 5 10 90 0 100 25 125 95 195 100 200 PPpiiaaa Port action parameters piiaaa Six decimal digits representing Port p ID ii See Table of Action Parameters below for description of ID Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Value of action aaa Table of Action Parameters IDs Description Low Value High Value 01 Pulse width 0 1s to 000 255 10 0s gt 10 0 latch 02 Active State high or 000 active 001 low low 03 Set port on Good 000 Bad 001 Good Bad Evaluation PLpii List all Port setup parameters Parameters are set by the PB command pii Three decimal digits representing Port p ID ii PT Show lt Port 1 to 8 gt status and all the Port Parameters Parameters are set by the PB command Transmission is in the following format for command PT1 1 PT 2 hexadecimal value 4 identifies the beginning of the data packet response 3 A list of text strings like the one shown in the example Each string is term
44. be in the beam for at least 50 milliseconds to be reliably analyzed Some SV models have higher minimum scans analysis therefore a bar code must be in the beam for less amount of time for those models 5 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Picket Fence Direction In picket fence travel direction a bar code is in the laser beam throughout the height of the shortest bar in the code An easy way to estimate the fastest speed the code can travel through the beam is to divide the height of the shortest bar in the code by the maximum time required for the SV unit to take five scans of the code For example Calculate the maximum travel speed where the shortest bar height in a code is 5 inches and the SV model being used performs a minimum of 100 scans analyses per second Five scans requires 50 milliseconds 05 seconds to gather so 5 inches bar code height divided by 05 seconds time needed to gather 5 scans 10 inches second Therefore the maximum speed the code can travel through the beam is 10 inches per second Vertical distance between bar codes is also a speed consideration in picket fence direction The SV Series must have five continuous scans where no bar code is detected to reliably exit a bar code when operating in the standard operation mode set by Command HO1 Assuming 100 scans per second minimum this means the vertical distance between the codes must take at least 50 milliseconds to pass through the laser beam Ca
45. beam Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Laser Beam The laser beam may be on at any time the Power Sync LED is illuminated Table of Contents Chapter 1 Quick Check SV Series iren TT o NN N DD E dR E E eee 1 1 SV Series Model Specifications E eee 1 2 SCan View SoftWare semine Wtusil ne dinen l ya ERE ne 1 2 Chapter 2 Control Panel Rese Dil Ol s 555 nene lan nea lana Me e ra ee kane Me an ekin k d k 2 1 Turn Off Laser Beam cctesccsctesciasceestende alen y la due na dekle 2 1 Perform Calibration kek ek kk e 2 1 Reset POT N k xul yan ar n Ak RKE ARIRE 2 1 I O Connector yi sis s ai yey aka e SEE hejir e ki Ra k n A U hen A h hN 2 1 5 VDC Power InpUL yyay y sanen ker l keke laker l 2 2 Syne Tn jU S il sikke a ilkeke Biu e retins d a n Ve uk EEEn eR a 2 2 Edg Sync Mode ix iic xilin e sak 3060 kk k kek n ERM Q 2 3 Envelope Sync Mode i siy dsya 0 y ena de yen e 2 3 Communication Sync Commands ueee 2 4 O tp t POTS 3 icx selkan lake r al eren ee ke e ku d ka rkan el Ve kanan aA 2 4 System Displ Y Sis ia ciy n clsie daene n la e ba a ak 2 4 Powert Synne LED 4 4 44453544xx 4555y45a insis 2 4 Calibration
46. ble Reference Decode ANSI method parameter Decodability ANSI method parameter Modulation ANSI method parameter Defects ANSI method parameter Edge Contrast ANSI method parameter Rmin Rmax ANSI method parameter Symbol Contrast ANSI method parameter PCS Traditional method parameter e Reflectance Light Traditional method parameter Reflectance Dark Traditional method parameter e Ratio Traditional method parameter Average Bar Deviation Traditional method parameter Minimum Bar Deviation Traditional method parameter 8 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Maximum Bar Deviation Traditional method parameter Quiet Zone Traditional method parameter X Dimension Traditional method parameter Overall Symbol Grade ANSI method parameter Bar Code Direction scanner decoder function Symbology Type scanner decoder function Decode multiple scanning parameter Global Threshold ANSI method parameter Modulo Check Digits mandatory symbology and optional application parameters Encoded Data scanner decoder function Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 8 5 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Maintenance Customer Support Maintenance The Quick Check SV Series is designed to provide maintenance free operation through its life and contains no moving parts that require maintenance Repairs and or upgrades are not to be perform
47. clears dis ables this array alll Mask characters for defining positions in the data field not being checked Characters in the data field being checked If characters are used this marks the field and defines its size Maximum field lengths are 8 characters for numeric and 6 characters for alphanumeric If a proper numeric or alphanumeric value is placed in the field this additionally become the initial value expected on the first data scanned after a power up or reset Incrementing Examples BI010 Increment is to be done in the last three charac ters of the 10 character array BI010 234 Increment is to be done in the last three characters of the 10 character array Initial value scanned must be 234 BI010 Increment is to be done in location 6 through 8 characters of the 10 character array Decrement is to be done in the last three characters of the 10 character array Decrement is to be done in the last three characters of the 10 character array The initial value scanned must be C34 base 36 alphanumeric field Decrement is to be done in location 6 through 8 characters of the 10 character array BI000 or BD000 Disable the Increment Decrement array The remainder of the array data is not required Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Relationship Between BC and Br Commands When programming both data match and increment decrement arrays
48. coded scans Units are in of X Value 00 9A signify 0 100 or indicating sign of avg max bar deviation calculation indicates overprinting indicates underprinting w Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Pos Chars q 30 2 r 32 1 s 33 2 t 35 3 u 38 2 v 40 1 w 41 3 X 44 8 y 52 2 M 54 1 N 55 1 z 56 4 A 60 4 B 64 3 C 67 3 D 70 3 E 73 2 F 75 2 Parameters Maximum bar deviation calculation averaged over all decoded scans Units are in of X Value 00 9A signify 0 100 One character Pass 1 or Fail 0 Quiet Zone This is a programmable decision over all decoded scans 00 9A Percent decode calc avg over all decoded scans Absolute X dimension in 0 1 mil 0001 inch resolution Example a value of 120 represents a 12 mil X dimension Overall ANSI method symbol grade numeric Ave over all decoded scans Example 26 2 6 Bar code decoding direction Forwards 0 or Backwards 1 000 999 Calculated symbology mod check value Code 93 mod check C 8 hex digits Self check value Two digit number identifies the symbology See Symbology Identifier Table on page 3 4 for details Digit 0 no error 3 symbology mod check error 4 subsymbology mod check error 1 2 6 or 7 partial decode error Digit 0 no error 4 data match field length error 5 data match and Decrement error 6 data match and increment error 7 decrement error 8 increment erro
49. de the specified symbology for a label identifies the included symbology 1 UPC EAN 2 Code 39 3 Code 128 4 Interleaved 2 of 5 5 Code 93 6 Codabar LL Report the excluded symbologies and the included symbologies specified for all the defined bar codes Hexadecimal value 4 identifies the beginning of the data packet response The mode for each symbology is reported in a character string which terminated with either IN for included or EX for excluded followed by a r character carriage return and a n character a line feed See the example below The next two columns indicate statuses of the LM and LN commands respectively The LM command is not used in normal operation Hexadecimal value 5 identifies the end of the data packet response L the last character of the sent command string Example return using ScanView 1 UPC EAN IN 2 C39 IN 3 C128 IN 4 CITF IN 5 C93 IN 6 CBAR IN min chars 032 number bc 099 L LN Set Minimum Number of Bar Codes Per Label i e per syne period Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 13 This command instructs the verifier on how many bar codes it is expected to read and analyze during a sync period If the programmed number of codes are not read a robust NO READ condition is internally flagged for communications or output port activation Except for mode LV03 this command sets the minimum
50. e If X is analyzed as too large move the scan ner farther away if X is too small move the scanner closer Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 13 7 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no more mounting adjustmenits are required 8 Remove the symbol from the laser beam path 9 Program the SV unit s ports sync mode etc if required 10 Calibrate the SV unit if any reflectance parameters such as symbol contrast are programmed in this application to report to a host or activate any ports Each SV unit is supplied with a calibration symbol 11 The SV scanner verifier is now ready to operate for picket fence bar code travel direction If Ladder Mode is being used and the desired scanning length for ladder bar code travel direction is programmed place the unit in ladder mode The unit is now ready to operate Note If ladder mode scanning length is to be programmed continue with the following steps 12 Turn off partial decodes using the Lp0 command 13 Display additional results in ScanView through the Advanced Menu 14 Place a sample of a bar code that is to be analyzed on the farthest position towards the left end of the laser beam where the code is intended to be scanned 15 Analyze the code by clicking the ScanView Report an Analysis Speed Button 16 Confirm the code is being read and analysis results are proper If not move the code to the right until acceptable analysis results are achieved 17 Record the v
51. ecodes from activating ports In this case the standard data transmission format is modified and ScanView will not display data characters correctly LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter PB816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet zone analysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB804
52. ed on this product These services are to be performed only by an authorized service center Cleaning The output window should be kept clean by wiping it with a slightly dampened soft cloth Dampen the cloth with water or a screen cleaner Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world To obtain warranty or non warranty service return the unit to Hand Held Products postage paid with a copy of the dated purchase record attached Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number RMA before returning the product North America Hand Held Products Corporate Offices Telephone 800 782 4263 Option 3 Fax 704 566 6015 E mail naservice handheld com America Latina Hand Held Products America Latina Tel fono 239 263 7600 Fax 239 263 9689 E mail laservice handheld com Brazil Hand Held Products Brazil Telephone 55 21 2176 0250 Fax 55 21 2176 0249 E mail suporte handheld com Europe Middle East and Africa Hand Held Products Europe Telephone 31 0 40 29 01 633 Fax 31 0 40 2901631 E mail euservice handheld com Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 9 1 Asia Pacific Hand Held Products Asia Pacific Telephone 852 2511 3050 Fax 852 2511 3557 E mail apservice handheld com Japan Hand Held Products Japan Telephone 81 3 5770 6312 Fax 81 3 5770 6313 E
53. efects grade Programmable PB806xxx000 e ANSI Decodability grade Programmable PB802xxx100 _ Symbol Contrast grade Programmable PB804xxx100 Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx Pe No Read if sync is received Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ j X dimension Range Programmable PB811xxxyyy k Ratio Programmable PB815xxx000 I _Symbology Mod Check data error m 2 of 5 optional Mod 10 Check Digit data error if enabled n Data Match Error BC o Increment or Decrement data error Br LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on when Ports 1 and 2 are active due to ANSI Symbol Con trast X dimension ratio mod check or quiet zone error conditions LED1 will flash when Ports 1 and 2 are active due to a data increment or decrement error condition LED2 will turn on when Ports 1 and 2 are active due to a partial decode or no read error conditions LED2 will flash when Ports 1 and 2 are active due to a Data Match error condition 6 40 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 5 Flashing indication will override a solid on indication if both types of error conditions occur Note Both LEDs can be on in cases where multiple bar codes are analyzed in a sync period SV Commandqs Important to this System This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for e
54. efined as variable length therefore can be up to 32 characters long x is the fill character The second through 4th charac ters all must be 1 for a match BC000bc Disable Data match array 0 Any proper charac ter as described above can be used for the b and c characters The remainder of the array data is not required Note In the above examples the character x defined as the fill character cannot be included in the portion of the bar code data that is programmed to be matched Brnbb 0 9 Define increment or decrement data check One array is available for checking a numeric base 10 or alphanumeric base 36 incrementing or decrementing field The data field being checked must be fixed length Portions of a field can be checked through masking An initial starting value for the field may also be programmed in the array Total field length can be up to 32 characters maximum Characters analyzed can be numeric or alphanumeric 0 9 A Z This command can be used in conjunction with the BC command B Command initiation for checking an incrementing data field r Indicates incrementing I or decrementing D function n Required digit following Br If set to a 0 zero the check is performed for digits 0 9 only If set to 1 the check is per formed for alphanumeric characters 0 9 A Z Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 3 bb Number of characters in array A value of 00
55. er level Lp1 This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQ1 This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQO This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports 6 28 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Note In SV firmware versions x238 and lower LQ commands are not implemented and the command HQ1 must be used to disable partial decodes from activating ports In this case the standard data transmission format is modified and ScanView will not display data characters correctly LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter PB816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet zone analysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx
56. eriod SV Commands Important to Mode 16 This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for each individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below LV16 This command sets the proper mode for this operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decoder level Lp1 This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQ1 This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQO This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports PP801xxx This command sets the active time for the port pulses The value xxx sets the time in 1 second intervals Any value greater than 100 10 seconds creates a latching output LDxx This command sets the decode threshold for a passing condition If analyzing poorly printed symbols it is recommended that partial decodes be enabled at the decoder level when this command is enabled xx failure threshold Example LD75 if 74 or less of scans on a code were not fully decoded this sets a failure for this parameter 6 34 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide PB816xxx100 This command sets the minimum percent of scans on a code which calculate good quiet zones to determine an acceptable quiet zone ana
57. exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive C The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested J For further information please contact Hand Held Products Inc Nijverheidsweg 9 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment i e power supplies personal computers etc that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive SV Series Use with UL listed Equipment The SV Series should be used only with printers applicators conveyors etc that are UL listed Cautions Never stare directly into the laser beam Never stare directly at a reflected image of the laser beam Avoid exposure to the laser
58. g on what operation mode is set HO1 or HO2 With HO1 enabled if the minimum number of full decodes is not accomplished a No Read condition is set even though the bar code is read analyzed and reported The report includes a No read status indication With HO2 enabled if the minimum number of full decodes is not accomplished the code is not recognized nor reported This essentially creates a No Read condition when a sync input is being received When used in conjunction with the LDxx command the LS command can create a powerful area check of a symbol LT Sync Input Source 0 Isolated Input Pins 1 2 1 TTL Input Pin 4 LV Output Interface Mode 00 99 This command sets the output interface mode of the unit Modes have fixed port activation logic defined by specific applications Some activation parameters are programmable Custom modes are available contact Hand Held Products Technical Support Modes included in standard SV Series are described in the Output Interface Modes Descriptions Section Example LV01 sets mode 01 LX Sync Type 0 Envelope sync 1 Edge sync Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 15 LZHH Set Number of Codes per Label i e per sync period This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are
59. h time a bar code is analyzed Envelope Sync Mode This mode senses two transitions leading and trailing of the sync signal to determine when to begin and end the period for determining missing bar codes Sync period starts here Sync period ends here The illustration above shows the sync operation of an SV unit programmed to sense the rising voltage edge as the start of a sync period The SV unit operates in this mode as follows 1 Upon receipt of the starting edge of a sync signal the unit begins counting the bar codes being scanned and analyzed 2 A serial communication report is transmitted and an output port is updated per its programmed function each time a bar code is analyzed Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 2 3 3 Counting ceases upon receipt of the trailing edge of a sync signal The SV Series determines that at least the number of bar codes expected programmed during the sync period have been fully decoded If not an internal No Read condition is set for possible reporting through communication or output activation 4 The SV unit then waits for the next leading edge of a sync signal to begin counting codes being scanned and analyzed Note For best performance in either sync mode mount the SV unit in a location where a bar code is not in the laser beam when an active edge signal is received Communication Sync Commands Sync operation can be accomplished through serial comm
60. hat are maintained between application launches include window position shape and the user selected display mode options The configuration saving capability extends to selected application s dialog boxes that can be repositioned and reshaped by the user Reflectance Profile Mode This mode gathers and displays a scan reflectance profile for the entire scan path The profile is displayed with the Reflectance Profile Screen see Reflectance Profile Screen on page 4 12 Reflectance Profile Mode is enabled by clicking the Reflectance Profile Speed button or pressing F3 Analysis Screens There are two analysis screens used for setup and monitoring an SV type scanner verifier These are the Bar Code Analysis Screen and the Reflectance Profile Screen Bar Code Analysis Screen This screen provides all analysis results for a particular bar code It also shows many bar code analysis results over time An example is shown below Each individual parameter analysis result for one bar code is indicated by a dot ona parameter graph in the Graph Display Area and can be easily accessed via the mouse 4 8 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Various points on the screen are marked with numbered and lettered references Lettered references apply to ScanView screens in general The numbered references apply to this screen in particular Descriptions for each point are included Bar Code Analysis Screen Speed Button Title j Menu Bar rL r
61. he data packet response 6 6 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 7 B Example return using ScanView inputted HB5 Baud set to 115200 HL Select Ladder or Picket Fence bar code travel direction mode Values for are 1 Ladder 0 Picket Fence HO Operational Mode Values for are 0 inhibit output Use this state only when downloading 1 moving bar codes mode Use for normal operation 2 moving bar codes mode fast code exit Use only when scan ing one code across in each scan 3 reserved 4 stationary bar codes mode HQ Transmission Mode Values for are 0 Standard mode 1 9 reserved HT Display the verifier parameters The format of the reply is Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 5 H hexadecimal value 4 identifies the beginning of the data packet response A list of text strings like the one shown in the example Each string is terminated by a two character sequence r the carriage return character n the line feed character hexadecimal value 5 identifies the end of the data packet response T Example The numbers of parameters reported varies with the com mands included in the firmware revision 6 8 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide H hex 4 HS SOS 060 c HIGHcal 088 c JLOWcal 004 c SCfact 046 c min cal 004 HB baud 054
62. he two green indicator LEDs are user programmable exactly like the five output ports Their functions are intended for use as indicators for specific analysis results Acommon example is programming LED 1 to illuminate in latch mode whenever a symbol quality error is detected while programming LED 2 to illuminate in latch mode whenever a No Read error is detected Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 2 5 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Serial Port Connector The serial port connector is used to interface the SV Series with devices incorporating RS 232C signal levels The connector is a DB 9 male The serial port can be used for reporting bar code analysis results to a host and receiving SV Command Language instruction from a host Serial Port Specifications e Baud rate programmable between 9600 and 115200 baud Protocol Echo back Data 8 bit no parity 2 stop bits e RS 232C compatible Serial Port Pin out Pin Function Receive Data RXD Transmit Data TXD Data Terminal Ready DTR Ground Request to Send RTS Clear to Send CTS Q N a BY N Serial Port Transmission Format The following data transmission format is standard in the SV Series This is the format used by ScanView software for setup and monitoring of SV Series data All parameters analyzed for each bar code scanned are transmitted in the following order YabbccddeeffgghhiijjkklmmnoopaqarsstttuUVWWWXxxxx
63. hedule or iii damaged as a result of A modification or alteration by the purchaser or other party B excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections C static electricity or electro static discharge D operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters or E repair or service of the product by anyone other than Hand Held Products or its authorized representatives This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase Warranty Period Any defective product must be returned at purchaser s expense during the Warranty Period to Hand Held Products factory or authorized service center for inspection No product will be accepted by Hand Held Products without a Return Materials Authorization which may be obtained by contacting Hand Held Products In the event that the product is returned to Hand Held Products or its authorized service center within the Warranty Period and Hand Held Products determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship Hand Held Products at its sole option will either repair or replace the product without charge except for return shipping to Hand Held Products EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ORAL OR
64. igits representing Port p ID ii See Table of Analysis Parameters on page 6 18 for ID descriptions Low passing threshold A aaa High passing threshold B bbb Values for aaa and bbb can be found in the following table Values A and B determine the passing thresholds If the measured parameter is less than A or greater than B the relevant error flag would be set Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 17 See Output Interface Modes Descriptions on page 6 24 for PB command examples Table of Analysis Parameters IDs Parameters LOW High Units value Value 01 Overall 0 0 4 0 Grade 000 040 Grade 02 Decodabil 0 100 000 100 ity 03 Modulation 0 100 000 100 04 Symbol 0 100 000 100 Contrast 05 EC min 0 100 000 100 06 Defects 0 100 000 100 07 Rmin Rmax 0 100 000 100 08 Rw 0 100 000 100 09 Rb 0 100 000 100 10 PCS 0 100 000 100 11 Z within 1 255 Mils 001 255 TOL of VAL 12 AVG BWD 100 100 of X 000 200 13 MIN BWD 100 100 of X 000 200 14 MAX BWD 100 100 of X 000 200 15 Ratio 1 8 8 0 Ratio 018 080 16 QZ Per 0 100 000 100 cent good QZ 17 ICG 0 1 8 0 X dim 001 080 6 18 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Table of Analysis Parameters Analysis i Low High DS Parameters B High wiha Value Value 18 Applic
65. ilures This mode is most acceptable when the SV Series is used as a bar code decoder only It is recommended to use serial communications to a host in this mode for the host to determine missing codes If this mode is used the SV Series can still detect many print errors because of its partial decode analysis capability This algorithm can detect a bar code start or stop character and two adjacent characters This part of a code is usually present in most print failure situations For maximum reliability for partial decode analysis the bar code s being analyzed must be present in the laser beam for 10 scans example 100 milliseconds for SV units with 100 scans analyses per second performance To calculate bar code travel speed in this mode see Bar Code Travel Speed Considerations on page 5 2 Calculate the maximum speed for the application per those instructions and then divide the speed by two for this application Parameters Analyzed For each bar code scanned and analyzed the SV Series performs practically all the ANSI traditional and laser based verification methods documented in industry specifications All analysis parameters for these methods are reported via serial communications see Serial Port Transmission Format on page 3 1 and most of the parameters can be used in any combination to activate the five ports The analysis parameters performed are listed below in the same order of the standard transmission format as applica
66. ime the SV model requires to gather 5 scans to get the maximum speed For example a bar Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 5 3 code with total width of 3 inches is to be analyzed in a beam length of 6 inches and the SV model being used performs a minimum of 100 scans analyses per second Maximum speed of travel is 6 3 inches 050 seconds 60 inches per second in ladder direction Setting Ladder Mode Scanning Length Using ScanView Software The distance and location in the laser beam where a bar code is scanned sometimes must be tuned programmed for a particular ladder mode application In general the wider the length the faster the bar codes can travel In some cases a narrower scan length is required to mask an adjacent code so only one code at a time is scanned Instructions for using ScanView software to program the scanning length is provided in SVScanner Verifier Setup Procedure on page 4 13 Calibration Calibration is required if any reflectance calculation e g symbol contrast Rmin PCS is used in the application It is recommended to calibrate the unit in any case during initial setup to ensure the scanning distance and orientation is within device limits A calibration symbol is supplied with each SV unit as a standard component Store this symbol in a clean location The SV Series can be calibrated using either of the two following procedures Procedure 1 1 Remove all bar codes from the laser beam
67. inated by a two character sequence r the carriage return character n the line feed character 4 hexadecimal value 5 identifies the end of the data packet response 5 1 Example return using ScanView Port Status Global HW 001 Global SW MIRR 001 6 20 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide PORT STATE 000 PASS FAIL PARAMETERS 001 255 255 002 255 255 003 255 255 004 255 255 005 255 255 006 255 255 007 255 255 008 255 255 009 255 255 010 255 255 011 255 255 012 255 255 013 255 255 014 255 255 015 255 255 016 255 255 017 255 255 018 255 255 019 255 255 020 255 255 021 255 255 022 255 255 023 255 255 024 255 255 025 255 255 026 255 255 PRHHH Port LED reset state four hexadecimal digits Each port and led are represented by a binary digit in the four hexadecimal digits as follows Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 21 __ uaaaa _ _n__ ___ J _Jd_dZ Mj Indicator Digit Value Power Indicator 0x0001 Read LED 0x0002 LED1 0x0004 LED2 0x0008 Port 1 0x0010 Port 2 0x0020 Port 3 0x0040 Port 4 0x0080 Port 5 0x0100 Sync Indicator 0x0200 Inverted logic Except for the sync indicator if a bit is clear the inactive state of the port is OFF For example PR0210 sync indicator goes ON when a sync is detected and Port 1 goes OFF when activated All other ports go ON when ac
68. initialization LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on when Port 3 is active due to ANSI Symbol Contrast X dimension ratio mod check or quiet zone error conditions 2 LED1 will flash when Port 3 is active due to a data increment or decrement error condition 3 LED2 will turn on when Port 3 is active due to a partial decode or no read error conditions 4 LED2 will flash when Port 3 is active due to a Data Match error condition 5 Flashing indication will override a solid on indication if both types of error conditions occur Note Both LEDs can be on in cases where multiple bar codes are analyzed in a sync period SV Commands Important to this System This system is operating in a mode rather than fully programmable logic The port activation parameters are programmable via the PB8 rather than PB1 PB2 etc for each individual port Other commands such as mode commands are also available The commands most useful for this system application are described below LV19 This command sets this mode of operation Lp0 This command turns off all partial decode logic at the decoder level Lp1 This command turns on partial decode logic at the decoder level LQ1 This command allows partial decodes to activate the output ports LQ0 This command disables partial decodes to activate output ports 6 44 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide LAxx This command sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI
69. is program is available from Hand Held Products and authorized Hand Held Products re sellers ScanView can be used to program the SV Series via serial communication using SV download language Refer to Chapter 6 1 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Control Panel The control panel displays the reset button I O connector system LEDs and the serial port connector Reset Button The Reset button is multifunctional It may be used to turn off the laser beam perform calibration and reset the ports Turn Off Laser Beam The laser beam may be turned off therefore turning off the SV unit s operation by holding down the Reset button for a few seconds until the beam turns off Pressing the Reset button again will begin normal operation Note There are some modes of operation when the laser beam is on only during specific scanning times See the SA command page 6 23 in Chapter 6 SV Command Language Using the Reset Button for turning off the system is not recommended in these modes Perform Calibration The reset button is used in the calibration procedures See Calibration on page 5 4 for details Reset Ports Pressing the Reset button will reset ports to their inactive states This is useful in systems where the SV unit is holding a printer in PAUSE mode and the user desires to clear the pause condition See Output Ports on page 2 4 for details I O Connector The I O connector is used for all power and
70. king the Initialize Com Port item in the Support Menu list When using ScanView to monitor a printing session the user can test for processing lag during short sample runs by intermittently blocking the beam path and noting the resulting analysis graph update lag If the apparent lag time is longer when the time between blocking the beam is longer then an adjustment is required either reduce the speed the bar codes are traveling through the laser beam or change to a ScanView display mode that requires less graphic processing e g see Toggle Display Updating on page 4 5 ScanView streams the verifier analysis results directly to data files on hard disk as the data are received from the verifier There are two data files one contains the verifier analysis results the other file contains the date and time when each bar code was processed supplied by the PC clock The two default files are deleted and a new pair of default files are created each time the ScanView application is launched Therefore the user must rename the files to preserve session analysis results To do this use the Save As item in the File Menu Enter a filename without a trailing file type identifier ScanView uses that name to create two files one for the session analysis results data ses and the other for the date time data tim When ScanView is launched it exhibits the same configuration it had when it was last shut down The configuration parameters t
71. laser beam in the direction of the beam path 4 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Note In cases where the SV is scanning stationary bar codes the picket fence direction must be used Advanced Menu This menu is an extension of the Setup Menu providing less commonly used but useful SV system features Toggle Display Updating This item enables disables display updates in real time Disallowing updates is useful to allow ScanView to keep up with a high throughput application Toggle Additional Results This item enables disables additional analysis parameters to be displayed on the Bottom Panel of the Bar Code Analysis Screen The additional parameters are intended for debug use only while working with Hand Held Products Technical Support Download New Firmware This item is used for updating the firmware revision level in an SV scanner verifier Port Configuration This item lets the user configure the SV unit output port activation threshold settings Initialize the Com Port In the unlikely event that some failure causes the Com Port to lock up this feature can be used to unlock the port Support Menu This menu provides special diagnostic displays that are intended to be used only while working with Hand Held Products Application Support About Menu Item This item lists information about the origin of ScanView the version number of this copy it also queries the SV unit for its firmwa
72. lculate the maximum speed by measuring the shortest vertical space between bar codes on a label or between labels Divide this distance by 050 seconds The result is the fastest speed the codes can move through the beam If the application travel speed cannot be met due to a short vertical distance between codes Command HO2 can be T to cause the SV to exit on a change in data rather than detecting no bar code Note If using HO2 ensure the bar codes with short vertical gap are encoded with different data and only one code across is being analyzed in each scan Note The slower of the two print speeds calculated above for bar height and gap height is the maximum recommended speed for picket fence travel Picket Fence Bar Code Positioning Specifications Four codes across maximum e Horizontal gap between codes 5 inch 13 mm minimum Maximum number of codes per sync period 99 Ladder Direction In ladder direction one bar code at a time is usually in the beam The amount of time the code is in the beam is a function of the total width of the code including quiet zone the length of the beam area that is used for scanning and the speed the code is travelling The distance the bar code is in the beam Is calculated by subtracting the bar code width from the length of the beam programmed to scan the bar code See Setting Ladder Mode Scanning Length Using ScanView Software on page 5 4 Divide this difference by the amount of t
73. ld for the calculation For example if xxx 020 a Symbol Contrast analysis of 19 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB815xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ratio calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a ratio analysis of 2 4 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter 6 38 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide PB811xxxyyy This command sets the threshold for acceptable X dimension ranges The value for xxx is the narrowest acceptable X dimension The value yyy Is the widest acceptable X dimension Units are in 001 inch mils For example PB811010020 will cause a failure for an X dimension less than 10 mils or greater than 20 mils LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LN02 causes a No Read condition to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval See the LZ command below for priority If the value 00 and LZO0 is also set a sync input is disregarded therefore a No Read condition is disabled LZ HH This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval This command over
74. le X dimension ranges The value for xxx is the narrowest acceptable X dimension The value yyy is the widest acceptable X dimension Units are in 001 inch mils For example PB811010020 will cause a failure for an X dimension less than 10 mils or greater than 20 mils LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LN02 causes a No Read condition to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval See the LZ command below for priority If the value 00 and LZO00 is also set a sync input is disregarded therefore a No Read condition is disabled LZ This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval 6 42 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above commands Mode 19 LV19 I O operation 1 Envelope type sync input on pin 4 2 Port 3 per sync type The state of this output must be stable within 12 5 milliseconds after the sync input goes lo
75. leared HH Number of data characters in the Data Match array The value can be 01 through 32 A value of 00 clears disables this array b This character defines the fill character for masking pur poses This character cannot be a character to be matched in the match field mmm c This character defines the size of the data match field to be fixed f or variable v If variable the data in the field is left justified in a 32 character possible field Dbb Fill characters prior to the Data Match text These charac ters must match the character defined by b in the command mmm Data Match Character Field This can be from 1 to 32 char acters These define the exact characters that must be matched Dbb Fill characters after to the Data Match text if needed 6 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Note Other Data Match Fields and Fill characters can follow for up to 32 characters total length Examples BC005xfABCDE Data match array 0 with 5 characters of ABCDE of fixed length with x as the ignore or fill character In this case the x must be in the command but is not used BC210xfxxxABCDExZ Data match array 2 with 10 characters of fixed length x as the ignore or fill character The 4th through gih characters must be ABCDE respec tively and the 10 character must be a Z in a 10 character field for a data match BC004xvx111 Data match array 0 is d
76. lysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB804xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Symbol Contrast calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 020 a Symbol Contrast analysis of 19 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB811xxxyyy This command sets the threshold for acceptable X dimension ranges The value for xxx is the narrowest acceptable X dimension The value yyy Is the widest acceptable X dimension Units are in 001 inch mils For example PB811010020 will cause a failure for n X dimension less than 10 mils or greater than 20 mils LAxx This com
77. mand sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LNO02 causes a No Read condition to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval This system is using edge sync mode therefore a sync interval is the time between sync inputs LZ H This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 35 Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above commands Mode 17 LV17 VO operation 1 a F oO DN oND System will operate in Edge Sync or Envelope sync mode LX Sync polarity programmable LP Use PR0200 for proper port initialization Port 1 will pulse active ON for a bar code quality or data error condition Port 2 will pulse active
78. mands Mode 03 LV03 This mode is identical to Mode 01 with the exception of the meaning of the LN command LN This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LNO2 causes a No Read condition to be set if less or more than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval This system is using edge sync mode therefore a sync interval is the time between sync inputs LNOO disables a no read condition Mode 12 LV12 Mode 12 I O operation 1 System will operate Envelope or Edge sync mode LX Sync polarity programmable LP Use PR0210 for proper port initialization 2 3 4 Port 1 will go active OFF no current on an error condition 5 Port 2 will go active ON sink current on an error condition 6 Port 3 will operate in per analysis pulse mode Active polarity ON sink current approximately 500 millisecond duration Port 3 will activate pulse on an error condition 7 Port 4 will operate in per analysis pulse mode Active polarity ON sink current approximately 50 millisecond duration Port 4 will activate pulse on an error condition 8 Pushing the reset button or power re cycle will place Ports 1 4 in their inactive states 9 Error conditions available are a Partial Read Lp LQ b decode programmable LD c Bad Quiet Zone PB816xxx100 d ANSI Defects grade programmable PB806xxx000 6 30
79. mechanisms for any print technology Bar code quality and encoded data information can be reported through the serial communications port for each code analyzed so accountability for all printed bar codes is possible An SV Unit s I O consists of five programmable output ports two programmable display LED s and a sync input with two interface circuit choices This allows the unit to be used as a local controller for pausing printers activating lights gating conveyors etc The SV Series is available in different models All models operate identically but the scanner parameters such as scans per second and focus distance are different Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 1 1 SV Series Model Specifications Contact Hand Held Products Technical Support for information on custom and other models V100 SV100HD SV100C SV200 1 V200 2 Analyses 100 100 100 200 200 sec Scan 6 4 5 10 5 2 5 1 75 Width 152mm 114mm 267mm 63 5mm 44mm Focus 8 6 15 8 6 Distance 203mm 152mm 381mm 203mm 152mm X dim 0067 005 013 0067 005 min 17mm 127mm 33mm 17mm 127mm ScanView Software The recommended setup tool for the SV Series is Hand Held Products ScanView Windows based software This program makes SV setup simple via menus plus it offers real time monitoring of bar codes being analyzed Th
80. meter PB804xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Symbol Contrast calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 020 a Symbol Contrast analysis of 19 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB815xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ratio calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a ratio analysis of 2 4 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB811xxxyyy This command sets the threshold for acceptable X dimension ranges The value for xxx is the narrowest acceptable X dimension The value yyy Is the widest acceptable X dimension Units are in 001 inch mils For example PB811010020 will cause a failure for an X dimension less than 10 mils or greater than 20 mils Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 45 LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LN02 causes a No Read condition to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval See the LZ command below for priority If the value 00 and LZO00 is also set a sync input is disregarded therefore a No Read condition is disabled LZi t This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period
81. n setting The higher the value the higher the gain and therefore the higher the amplitude of the scan profile for a symbol Max value is about 225 2 The 146 value indicates the offset setting The higher the value the lower the symbol placement is offset on the graph 3 The command Hd101nnn sets gain where nnn is the three digit value 4 The command Hd201nnn sets offset where nnn is the three digit value 5 Use these commands to set the desired signal amplitude Hd101nnn and locate the signal vertical placement between the yellow lines Hd201nnn Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 5 5 6 A few iterations of commands will probably be needed therefore it will be necessary to access the Transmit SV Commands Screen and Reflectance Profile Mode alternately Note A short cut to the Reflectance Profile Mode is accessed by pressing F3 7 Like most other SV commands new scanner settings are enabled immediately when received but to be stored to non volatile memory so they are maintained on a power up condition the Hx command must be transmitted after the desired settings are achieved Desired Signal Amplitude and Placement il w A r LN MEA Pare Oto Barcode signal amplitude vC NW i4 Tay J g atleast 6 lines high A A y LT aA A more preferred 7 lines ji high is shown in this example Bar code signal placement within the 5 6 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide SV Command Language
82. nd to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hand Held Products Inc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations cables connected to this device must be shielded cables in which the cable shield wire s have been grounded tied to the connector shell Canadian Notice This equipment does not
83. ne kra deka 4 8 Color Coding somiero eir 3an a a ana z na abad ka Ri 4 11 SVScanner Verifier Setup Procedure U UUUUU U 4 13 Chapter 5 Scanner Setup SCanmer POSULOMING wc issccceasscdectessessssctdevapertertesedetavessstenteee 5 1 Bar Code Travel Direction keke 5 2 Bar Code Travel Speed Considerations 5 2 Picket Fence Direction LL keke 5 3 Picket Fence Bar Code Positioning Specifications 5 3 Ladder Direction l suc din ye E xa eae 5 3 Setting Ladder Mode Scanning Length Using ScanView SOWAT DD rrr 5 4 i nr N a N rr yy r ezz n 5 4 Adjusting Scanner Gain and Offset ccc 5 5 Chapter 6 SV Command Language TintrOGU CHI OM ca sves ioe ceesdeeasdeaseeadievdbaiel sunnied deacelcestoh deacrieseeae 6 1 Data Match Commands Buu cece keke kek 6 1 Relationship Between BC and Br Commands 6 5 Diagnostic Commands Dau eee ek 6 5 Hardware Configuration Commands H 6 6 Label Setup Commands Li eee 6 11 Output Mode Selection Commands 03 6 16 Output Port Setup Commands Pu ee ee 6 17 System Control Commands S uo eke 6 23 Output Interface Modes Descriptions 6 24 Mode 00 SL V O i ciye xek yak M kulk sere k y kekan 6 24 Mode 01 LVO iei ireren 6 25 Mode 02 L V02 ccccesssssecracsseestinccess
84. nsmit SV Commands Window by sending the HT command to review all scanner settings and sending the PT8 command to review all quality parameter failure threshold settings Mode 00 LV00 This mode does not activate output ports Only the serial communications port is active 6 24 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Mode 01 LV01 Mode 01 I O operation 1 System will operate in Edge Sync or Envelope sync mode LX Sync polarity programmable LP Use PR0210 for proper port initialization 2 3 4 Port 1 will go active OFF no current on an error condition 5 Port 2 will go active ON sink current on an error condition 6 Pushing the reset button or power re cycle will place Ports 1 and 2 in their inactive states and reset the codes per sync counter 7 Error conditions available are a Partial Read Programmable LQ Lp b decode Programmable LD c Bad Quiet Zone PB816xxx100 d ANSI Defects grade Programmable PB806xxx000 e ANSI Decodability Programmable PB802xxx100 f Symbol Contrast grade Programmable PB804xxx100 g Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx h No Read if sync is received i Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ Mode 01 LED Operation 1 LED1 will turn on if Outputs 1 and 2 go active due to ANSI contrast or quiet zone failure 2 LED2 will turn on if Outputs 1 and 2 go active due to a partial or no read condition Note Both LEDs c
85. ode Analysis Screen on page 4 9 The parameters analyzed and many of the parameters displayed are user programmable Session Mode is entered by default when the program is initially started It can also be entered from the Reflectance Profile Mode by clicking the Return to Session Mode Speed button see Reflectance Profile Screen on page 4 12 The Bar Code Analysis Screen see Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 is displayed and analysis from bar codes passing through the SV unit s beam will be displayed In cases where a bar code is statically held in the beam analysis of the code can be accessed by clicking the Report an Analysis Speed button Session Mode Notes ScanView updates the bar code analysis graphs each time a bar code is processed by the verifier but there is a limit to the graph update rate that ScanView can sustain Factors that determine the processing load include the bar code analysis rate bar codes per second and the number of displayed analysis parameter graphs selected by the user The Windows communications facility has a data buffer that allows the graph processing to catch up between bursts of transmitted data If the incoming data volume Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 7 exceeds the application s processing limit it will lag farther and farther behind until the buffer overflows and the communications port ceases to operate If this condition occurs port operation can be restored by clic
86. ood Reflectance Profile wal Jj eth Je WW We shila aha AN Awe an jl Example of good sc reflectance profile Consistent amplitude e Amplitude within yellow lines Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 15 Bad Reflectance Profile Reflectance P of le Bar code signal amplitude Te B Out of range above yellow t i 1 line and also off the graph Ra i i u ag on J j i oan 3 ki i la al Ri RI j i a Jx Fi j t Bar code low reflectance points not in straight consistent values l 4 16 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Scanner Setup Scanner positioning and proper system setup are extremely important for proper SV Series operation Positioning is important to provide accurate analyses The scan distance must be set accurately to achieve the proper beam focus to detect printer flaws and failures such as a worn ribbon matrix printing low toner laser printing voids flexo printing burned pixels thermal printing The scan angle is important to accurately measure bar code and substrate reflectance values Setup is important to ensure proper interface to print mechanisms and host computers Scanner Positioning Each SV Series has an attached label that indicates the type of scanner focus distance and recommended scan angle Use the scan distance and scan angle information in the following illustration to mount
87. ould match the type of bar code s and material that is to be analyzed in the final application Knowing the X dimension narrow element width of the bar code s is a big plus as will be seen in Step 5 5 Take a Reflectance Profile with ScanView see Reflectance Profile Screen on page 4 12 a Ensure the bar code s is in the center of the scan path b Ensure the scan profile contains no distortion from light reflecting from objects in or near the light path An example of a good reflectance pro file is provided in the Reflectance Profile Screen on page 4 12 One major aspect in a good profile is the low reflectance points the bars in the symbol are uniform all the way across the code Optimum signal amplitude should be adjusted so the bar code element reflectances are between the 90 and 10 marks shown in yellow on the screen Scan ner angle has the most effect on the signal amplitude c Continue adjusting the SV unit s placement until a good centered scan profile is obtained The scan angle may have to be altered slightly or a light shield may have to be installed in extreme cases to achieve a good reflectance profile 6 Place ScanView in Session Mode a Click on the Report an Analysis Speed button Ensure that X in the bottom panel of the Bar Code Analysis Screen matches the X dimension of the symbol within 1 mil c Adjust distance of the SV100 from the bar code until the X dimension matches the desired valu
88. ours est dominated by motor then laser life Agency Compliance FCC Class B CE Certified Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Scanning Performance SV Series Model SV100 SV100HD SV100C SV200 1 V200 2 Analyses 100 100 100 200 200 sec Scan 6 4 5 10 5 2 5 1 75 Width 152mm 114mm 267mm 63 5mm 44mm Focus 8 6 15 8 6 Distance 203mm 152mm 381mm 203mm 152mm X dim 0067 005 013 0067 005 min 17mm 127mm 33mm 17mm 127mm Note All Models 4 bar codes across maximum picket fence direction Scanner Options Scanners can incorporate options for special optics and or be focused for special applications Contact Hand Held Products Technical Support and describe your application for assistance Below are two standard options available High Density Focus Analyze bar codes with 5 mil X dimension e Rastering Scan line Approximately 25 inch 6 4mm vertical area scanned in eight increments Note A rastering scan beam is useful for analyzing an area of a code by using multiple scans Typical applications are in static position scanning and in ladder mode travel direction scanning Sync See Sync Inputs on page 2 2 for more details I O connector pin 4 input e TTL switching level threshold Maximum input voltage swing 12 VDC 100 K ohm internal pull up resisto
89. path 2 Place the supplied calibration symbol in the laser beam in the same position distance and angle as the labels to be verified will be scanned 3 Press and hold the RESET button on the SV unit until the Calibration LED begins to flash 4 Release the RESET button immediately after the Calibration LED begins flashing If calibration is successful the laser beam will go off and the Calibration LED will go off 5 Remove the calibration symbol from the beam path and press the RESET button until the beam turns on The SV unit is now ready to operate If calibration is unsuccessful the Calibration LED will be either on steadily or flashing In this case repeat the calibration procedure Procedure 2 1 Place the supplied calibration symbol in the laser beam in the same position distance and angle as the labels to be verified will be scanned 5 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 2 Send SC into the SV unit serial port This will cause the Calibration LED to flash 3 If calibration is successful the laser beam will go off and the Calibration LED will go off Remove the calibration symbol from the beam path and then Press the RESET button until the beam turns on The SV unit is now ready to operate 4 If calibration is unsuccessful the Calibration LED will be either on steadily or flashing In this case repeat the calibration procedure Once calibration is successful re calibration is not required
90. r 9 data match error Four digit number indicates bar code horizontal position Four digit number indicates bar code vertical position Three digit number shows good scans on code 00 9A Three digit number shows total scans on code 000 999 Good Quiet Zones scans Two digit number shows Lead QZ Units 1X 00 9A Two digit number shows Trail QZ Units 1X 00 9A Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Pos Chars Parameters One digit number 0 off 1 on Sync G 77 1 state H 78 2 Two Units of X dimension times 10 Two digits Percent of good global l 80 2 thresholds 00 9A Two digits Calculated application J 82 2 checksum value or Code 93 mod check K One digit indicates the subsymbology enabled in the y field of LFxy command for this symbol A value of 0 indicates no O 84 1 subsymbology check is enabled K 85 1 One digits Dummy value for expansion L 86 2 Two digits Dummy value for expansion chars 88 N Bar code data characters variable length LF line feed character indicates end of Z last 1 transmit ctrl J Ox0A y The symbology identifiers use groups of numbers to identify each symbology The range of possible values could potentially span 100 for each symbology category The Symbology Identifier Table lists each identifier group with the corresponding symbology A no read condition is indicated by all four bytes yy M and N set to 0 in a transmission
91. r to 5 volts DC I O connector pins 1 2 isolated input Volts DC nominal input for sensing 30 Volts DC maximum input This input is ground isolated from 5 VDC power e Sync input recovery time 12 5 milliseconds minimum Outputs Open Drain FET Field Effect Transistor no internal pull up resistor 8 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide External Pull up Voltage 0 30 Volts DC Sink current 100 milliamps maximum Symbologies e USS Code 128 USS Code 39 USS Code 93 USS Codabar e USS Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC versions A and E including 2 and 5 digit supplemental codes EAN 13 and EAN 8 including 2 and 5 digit supplemental codes Operation Modes The SV Series is very flexible with many programmable features but basic system operation can be broken down into three modes Two modes include a sync signal and one mode operates without a sync signal These modes are programmable via SV Command Language Chapter 6 and Hand Held Products ScanView software Chapter 4 Sync Mode Moving Bar Codes In this mode a sync signal is used as an indicator to determine when an object or label containing a bar code s has entered or exited the laser beam Bar codes are analyzed and ports activated transmissions sent etc as the bar codes pass through the beam The SV unit is programmed for the number of bar codes to expect during a sync period see Sync Inputs on page 2 2 therefore the SV unit
92. re version number and it shows the copyright warning Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 4 5 Speed Button Bar Screen Display See Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 The buttons on this bar give quick access to various application modes and features All Data Points Last 64 Data Points Pl E Ell Toggles the all data points mode and the last 64 data points mode In the last 64 data points mode the Graph Display Area see Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 is updated immediately as the SV scanner verifier processes each bar code In the all data points mode bar code processing can continue but the ScanView display is not updated The Grade Bar Color Bar is dimmed when in All Data Points mode Zoom In 1 A Toggles the Zoom In mode First it switches from Last 64 Data Points mode see All Data Points Last 64 Data Points Section above to All Data Points mode see All Data Points Last 64 Data Points Section above To zoom in hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse pointer to a desired data point in the Graph Display Area Hold down the Ctrl key when the left mouse button is released then release the Ctrl key The plots are stretched to show only half of the data on each side of the mouse pointer To zoom further into the data repeat this process Erase Current Session Data a Erases all of the data in the current session Also the data in the corresponding hard
93. rides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above commands Mode 18 LV18 I O operation 1 System will operate Envelope or Edge sync mode LX Sync polarity programmable LP Use PR0210 for proper port initialization Port 1 will go active OFF no current on an error condition Port 2 will go active ON sink current on an error condition 9 9 Port 3 will operate in per analysis pulse mode Active polarity ON sink current approximately 500 millisecond duration Port 3 will activate pulse on an error condition 7 Port 4 will operate in per analysis pulse mode Active polarity ON sink current approximately 50 millisecond duration Port 4 will activate pulse on an error condition Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 39 Port 5 will pulse active ON for an acceptable condition absence of error condition Port 5 pulse time programmable PP801xxx Pulses will act like a re triggerable 1 shot 10 Pushing the reset button or power re cycle will place Ports 1 5 in their inactive states 11 Error conditions available are a Partial Read Programmable Lp LQ b decode Programmable LD c Bad Quiet Zone lt 10X PB816xxx100 d ANSI D
94. sis Screens section PC Communication Port Setup Connect the null modem cable between the SV unit and the PC serial com port The PC communication port settings must match the ScanView communication parameter settings To match the communications port baud rate to the verifier baud rate click the Setup item on the application Menu Bar See Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 Then click the Match Verifier Baud rate menu item ScanView will detect the verifier s baud rate and set the port to the detected value 4 2 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Software Operation Warnings Do not run other Windows applications run concurrently with ScanView ScanView operation depends on communication and timing issues that can be disrupted when ScanView shares Windows resources with other applications The resource sharing problem can include conflicts with Windows screensavers ScanView blocks screensaver operation This version of ScanView limits the number of processed bar codes to 30 700 per session To use ScanView for monitoring larger amounts of bar codes divide the job into multiple sessions each less than 30 700 bar codes Title Bar Screen Display See Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 9 The area marked B is the title bar The application Title Bar is located at the top of the application window It shows the application s name and the name of the data file that receives the analysis results generated by
95. t in the host PC Change Verifier Baud Rate This item allows the user to program the SV scanner verifier baud rate Match Verifier Baud Rate This item detects the baud rate of an SV scanner verifier then it changes the ScanView baud rate setting to the detected value This is useful when using ScanView as a diagnostic tool in a system that is using the SV communication interface ScanView can easily be inserted in the system without re programming the SV serial port therefore when re connecting the SV unit back to the host all communication parameters remain compatible with the host Static Codes Mode This item allows the user to set the SV unit in static codes mode Moving Codes Mode This item allows the user to set the SV unit in moving codes mode Data Match This item opens a dialog box that lets the user configure the Data Match feature Minimum Codes Per Sync This item allows the user to program the minimum number of bar codes expected in a sync interval This parameter is important for detecting No Read conditions when a sync input is being used Ladder Mode and Picket Fence Mode These items allow the user to program the SV unit to scan bar codes traveling in either picket fence or ladder direction Picket fence orientation is defined as the bar code traveling through the laser beam in the direction of the height of its bars Ladder orientation is defined as the bar code traveling through the
96. the scanner Scan Distance Laser Beam DS P j Scan Angle Beam Intersects Bar Code Here Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 5 1 Notes 1 Scan distance is measured from the protruding edge of the face of the scan ner 2 Scan angle is measured in degrees relative to vertical from the surface of the bar code 3 The scanner can be mounted in any orientation The illustration on page 5 1 shows the beam angle relative to the bar code placement in the beam Bar Code Travel Direction Bar codes can be scanned in a static location or more commonly with on line scanner verifiers they can be scanned while moving through the laser beam The illustration below shows the two directions a bar code can travel through the laser beam They are designated picket fence and ladder directions Picket Fence Travel Laser Beam Direction lt t _ e jj Ladder Travel Direction The SV unit must be programmed for the direction of travel of the codes being analyzed If ihe codes are being scanned in a static condition use the picket fence travel direction Bar Code Travel Speed Considerations A bar code should be present in the beam for at least five scans for the most reliable operation The SV Series performs a minimum of 100 scans analyses per second At that rate each analysis is accomplished in 10 milliseconds maximum Therefore a bar code must
97. tivated Px Save the new port configuration by writing it onto the flash PY Cancel the current port setup restore the old Port configuration by getting the old values from the flash PZpii List the parameter action Parameter actions are set by the PP command Port p ID ii 6 22 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide System Control Commands S A followed by an S specifies a command from the System Control category These commands include one additional character that identifies the particular System Control Command The System Control Commands are listed below SA Software sync for communication output mode 4 Commanded Read Mode HO4 SC Execute the calibration procedure The SV unit responds to this command as follows CP505050 is transmitted if the calibration is successful CF000000 is transmitted if the calibration was unsuccessful SD Disable Verification This command turns the laser beam off SE Enable Verification This command turns the laser beam on SN HI Set the number of scans for Software Commanded Read Mode The number of scans up to 200 SQ Raster Check This command shows beams for all eight polygon facets for 4 seconds then shows a beam for one facet for 4 seconds Ideally the beam widths will look identical in non raster type scanners Acceptable difference in most cases is 1 16 inch SR Reset the System Quick Check SV
98. tnsceesenestesdeseeeseves 6 27 Mod 03 HEV 3 i 4 nu nk xinal Hene n eb eken 6 30 Mode 12 EV 12 4 i44 H0 ay4 io say ra va s n V kerek n kel ERA ka 6 30 Mode 16 LV 6 ik i x 4 4sa5524i855 52 4 Saadi Ma edin ey k N AN 6 33 Mode 17 AL V17 a iyan yu nne ker n k k le W RA bi W ka 6 36 Mode 18 ALVIS sci Hie l nin ale dekar n n deke kek n k 6 39 Mode 19 SLV LO cene annees inosia 6 43 Chapter 7 ANSI Parameter Grade Thresholds Chapter 8 Product Specifications Scanning Performance SV Series Model 8 2 Scanner OPUONS saicscdivsssrassedactevsedelvosderisbeessaduadsvatestieniten 8 2 SVC A am n oa ad Ka ae sista a EA o E ENOR 8 2 O i 45 4 4410 45 045k An d k en a daye Weka ken de kane e 8 2 SYMDOLO LIES ss is n koi ek seli anie 8 3 Operation V 8 H 4545x5 x54xs0 kl sulal nre s yay aba innse ene a kalak enk ene 8 3 Sync Mode Moving Bar Codes E e 8 3 Sync Mode Stationary Bar Codes 8 3 No Sync Free Scan Operation E 8 4 Parameters Analyzed cccccsccecssccsecseesteseceserneensnessnesssnsoneae 8 4 Chapter 9 Maintenance Customer Support Maintenance vce cccivvisesevasteoussinediesiusveatcuavabicdianedccansteasian tenes 9 1 CC ani gd ii 4y ya54 52545505 5 55yi ess a V MEH kwe HAA V D NA 9 1 Product Service and Repa r u eee
99. to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval LZ H This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence LAxx This command sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above commands Mode 02 LV02 Mode 02 I O operation 1 Envelope type sync input on pin 4 2 Port 3 per sync type The state of this output must be stable within 12 5 milliseconds after the sync input goes low trailing edge Typical time for stability will be less than 7 5 milliseconds if the sync is received when a bar code or complex graphic is not in the beam The port shall go active sink current for the following conditions a ANSI Defects grade programmable PB806xxx000 b ANSI Decodability grade programmable PB802xxx100 Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx d Bad quiet zone PB8
100. unications Please see these commands in the SV Command Language Section System Control Commands Chapter 6 Output Ports Five programmable output ports are available on I O connector pins 5 6 7 8 and 15 Each port can be programmed to activate on practically any combination of data and analysis parameters including good codes analyzed by the SV Series Port activation logic and parameters are programmed via the output interface modes and associated commands See the Output Mode Selection Commands O on page 6 16 for details Each port s output is an open drain FET field effect transistor Therefore the port can either be ON sinking current or OFF no current open circuit The active polarity determines whether the port is ON or OFF while active This type of output circuit is used because it is flexible for field connections System Displays Five LEDs are included on the SV Series back panel Power Sync LED This LED is illuminated green whenever power is applied to the SV Series Upon receipt of any sync input hardware or serial communications the LED blinks yellow for approximately 100 milliseconds Calibration LED This yellow LED indicates calibration status Please refer to Calibration on page 5 4 for details 2 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Read LED This green LED is illuminated whenever a bar code is being fully decoded Indicator LEDs 1 and 2 T
101. unless the unit has been moved either on its mounting stand or into a new location It is advised to keep the laser beam exit window clean Dirt dust and fingerprints on the exit window can affect calibration Adjusting Scanner Gain and Offset Scanner gain and offset adjustment via commands is available in SV units that have the A circled on the label that indicates focus distance The adjustment capability is useful for adapting the unit to various material types and scanning angles during the setup procedure Knowledge of Hand Held Products ScanView software is required for best understanding of the following description When setting SV scanner gain and offset use ScanView Reflectance Profile Mode as the guide to viewing signal levels The object is to have at least 6 lines high of signal amplitude for the bar code s being verified The bar code signal vertical placement offset should be within the yellow lines to ensure the signal is in the linear range All other objects amplitudes and placements are not important A picture of a good signal level is shown on page 5 6 To adjust gain and offset settings first use the ScanView Transmit SV Commands Screen to send a HT command to the SV unit In the reply look for the line that reads DACs nnn nnn nnn nnn where nnn numeric values Example a unit may read DACs 201 146 255 255 This indicates the current settings 1 The 201 indicates the value of the gai
102. w trailing edge Typical time for stability will be less than 7 5 milliseconds if the sync is received when a bar code or complex graphic is not in the beam The port shall go active sink current for the following error conditions a b c d e 2 n O Partial Read Programmable Lp LQ decode Programmable LD Bad Quiet Zone lt 10X PB816xxx100 ANSI Defects grade Programmable PB806xxx000 ANSI Decodability grade Programmable PB802xxx100 Symbol Contrast grade Programmable PB804xxx100 Overall ANSI Grade Programmable LAxx No Read if sync is received Number of codes per sync programmable LN LZ X dimension Range Programmable PB811xxxyyy Ratio Programmable PB815xxx000 Symbology Mod Check data error 12 of 5 optional Mod 10 Check Digit data error if enabled Data Match Error BC Increment or Decrement data error Br 3 Sync polarity Leading edge high going time between trailing low going edge to leading edge 12 5 milliseconds minimum Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 6 43 4 Port 1 acts as strobe signal ensuring Port 3 condition is stable in response to trailing edge of sync input This signal will go on sink current between 20 and 100 microseconds after Port 3 condition is stable 5 Ports 1 and 3 will go high no current within 12 5 milliseconds after the sync input goes high leading edge 6 Use PR0200 for proper port
103. xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Symbol Contrast calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 020 a Symbol Contrast analysis of 19 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter LN This command sets the minimum number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LN02 causes a No Read condition to be set if less than 2 bar codes are fully decoded during a sync interval LZ This command sets the exact number of codes to be read during a sync period the number of codes For example LZ02 causes a No Read condition to be set if exactly 2 bar codes are not fully decoded during a sync interval This command overrides the LN command if the number of codes set does not 00 If LZ is set to LZ00 the LN command takes precedence 6 32 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide LAxx This command sets the passing threshold for the Overall ANSI method Symbol Grade For example LA28 causes an Overall Symbol Grade of 2 7 or lower calculated for the code analyzed to set a failure condition for this parameter Hx This command stores all parameters into non volatile memory This command should be the last command sent after parameters are programmed via the above commands Mode 16 LV16 Mode 16 I O operation 1 System will operate in Edge Sync or Envelope
104. xxxxyyMNzzzzAAAABBB CCCDDDEEFFGHHIIJJOKLL bar code data chars Z Characters designated a through O represent values for Parameters analyzed which are described below For more parameter details see Parameters Analyzed on page 8 4 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide 3 1 Legal values for each parameter are Pos Chars Parameters CR carriage return character indicates start of transmit ctrl M 0x0D P PASS Ref Decode F FAIL per Ref Decode algorithm P and F are a majority decision over all scans 00 9A 0 100 Decodability calc avg over all decoded scans 00 9A Modulation calc avg over all decoded scans 0 9A Defects calc avg over all decoded scans 00 9A Edge Contrast calc avg over all decoded scans 0 9A Rmin Rmax calc avg over all decoded scans 00 9A SymbolContrast calc avg over all decoded scans 00 9A PCS calc avg over all decoded scans 00 9A R white calc avg over all decoded scans 00 9A R black calc avg over all decoded scans 00 99 Ratio calc avg over all decoded scans Example 29 represents a ratio of or indicating sign of avg bar deviation calculation Bar deviation calculation averaged over all decoded scans Units are of X Value 00 9A signify 0 100 or indicating sign of avg min bar deviation calculation indicates overprinting indicates underprinting Minimum bar deviation calculation averaged over all de
105. zed the displayed data points begin to merge together into a continuous line In this case the Zoom in Speed button can be used to see individual data points Refer to Bar Code Analysis Screen on page 4 8 for information on how to select the analysis results display for any processed bar code Right Panel This area displays additional analysis results of the code described in the Bottom Panel section Unlike the Bottom Panel the parameters displayed in this section are user programmable via the Setup Menu in the Menu Bar Click on the Select Graphs menu item 4 10 Quick Check SV Series User s Guide Color Coding Color Coding is an important feature of the ScanView presentation scheme If you look at your monitor you can see that the display contains different colors Medium blue light blue yellow magenta and red indicate ANSI method bar code parameter grades A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 and F 0 respectively Each dot is color coded to show the grade for that particular parameter for that particular bar code Color Grade Reference Chart temporary Session File SVdata ses Ir x File Setup Advanced Suppat About E i l He zz nera Men u a e eae a MO saa Lily Da ee a atana a ir Dot indicates the ANSI grade Color Gfade Bar value of a bar code Reflectance Profile Screen This screen displays a reflectance profile for SV unit s entire scan path An example is shown below
106. zone analysis The field xxx is the minimum passing threshold Example if xxx 030 a minimum of 30 of all fully decoded scans on a code must calculate a good quiet zone or a failure condition is set for this parameter PB806xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Defects calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a Defects analysis of 26 or higher will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB802xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Decodability calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 037 a Decodability analysis of 36 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB804xxx100 This command sets the threshold for the ANSI Symbol Contrast calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 020 a Symbol Contrast analysis of 19 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB815xxx000 This command sets the threshold for the ratio calculation on a code to set a failure condition The field xxx is the passing threshold for the calculation For example if xxx 025 a ratio analysis of 2 4 or lower will cause a failure condition for this parameter PB811xxxyyy This command sets the threshold for acceptab

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