Datalogic Scanning DS1500 User's Manual
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1. 3 Release the Test key Both LEDs turn off the Test Mode starts and the Bar Graph is active If the Test key is released before Ext Trig RDY LED turns on the test mode is not executed The device holds the previous operating mode During the Test Mode the Bar Graph repeatedly indicates the Good Read Rate GRR every 100 scans about 1 second At the end of each sampling all the LEDs turn OFF The test mode data are transmitted on the serial interfaces according to the current configuration e 00000 w 0 00000 e 00000 XXe This LED blinks when GRR 20 e 000090 e 000090 To exit the Test Mode repeat the above procedure when the TX Data ACT and the Ext Trig RDY LEDs turn off the Test Mode has been disabled The previous operating mode will be restored If the scanner has been configured in Test Mode via software a first Test key press will produce no effect A second Test key press will exit the Test Mode and enable the Default On Line mode ee DS1500 d The Test Mode is not permanently saved NOTE You must not be in Test Mode activated by Test Key when configuring DS1500 parameters NOTE 1 6 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for the DS1500 CONFIG DOC PKG DS1500 Configuration SW Reference 933ACC1771 Manual Test Chart other documentation INSTALLATION a 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS1500 rea2. e Serial communication interfaces software selectable RS232 RS485 e Low power consumption qe DS1500 1 2 APPLICATIONS DS1500 target applications are primarily OEM integration in application characterized by space constraints demanding reading performance ruined or low quality barcodes chemical and biomedical analysis machines ATL Automated Tape Library packaging machines 1 3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The following scheme illustrates the model description of the DS1500 scanner DS1500 X X00 Optical Resolution Communication Interface 1 Standard Resolution 1 RS232 RS485main RS232 aux 2 High Resolution The following tables display the scanner reading performance Version Max Code Resolution Speed mm mils scans s 1100 0 15 6 800 1100 0 20 8 1200 2100 0 10 4 800 Version Reading Distance 1100 40 mm 1 6 in 240 mm 9 4 in on 0 50mm 20 mils codes 2100 50 mm 2 in 125 mm 4 9 in on 0 20mm 8 mils codes See reading diagrams in par 3 4 for further details INTRODUCTION ED 1 4 INDICATORS The five LEDs indicate the following reading LED Standard Mode Test Mode Restore Double RS232 POWER ON Indicates the reader green is connected to the Figure A 3 power supply GOOD READ Indicates the green possibility of a Figure A 4 successful barcode Figure A 7 EXT TRIG RDY Indicates external Refer to par 1 5 2 yellow tri
3. by WinHost as an Operating Mode or by the external key see par 1 5 2 If you still have trouble check the following e ls the reading distance within that allowed see reading diagrams e sthe Tilt angle too large e sthe Skew angle less than 10 direct reflection e Choose the CODE tab and enable different code types except Pharmacode LENGTH Variable e Is the Bar Code quality sufficient If you had no success try to perform the test using the BARCODE TEST CHART Communication Device is not transmitting anything to the host e sthe cable connected e Is the correct wiring respected e Are serial host settings equivalent to the serial device setting Communication Data transferred to the host are incorrect corrupted or incomplete e Inthe WinHost program select the DATA FORMAT tab and check for values of HEADER TERMINATOR SEPARATOR FILL CHARACTERS e Also check the CODE FIELD LENGTH value e Are the COM port parameters correctly assigned Communication Always returns the Reader Failure Character lt BEL gt char as default e Contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC because either a Motor or Laser failure has occurred e Note the exact model and Serial Number of the device How do obtain my units serial numbers e The device s serial number is printed on a label that is affixed to the body of the reader e Serial numbers consist of 9 characte
4. el producto marcado con un simbolo de contenedor de bassura m vil tachado no debe eliminarse junto a los desechos urbanos Eliminar este producto de accuerdo con la Directiva permite de e evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud derivadas de una eliminaci n inadecuada recuperar los materiales obteniendo as un ahorro importante de energ a y recursos Para obtener una informaci n m s detallada sobre la eliminaci n por favor p ngase en contacto con el proveedor donde lo compr o consultar la secci n dedicada en el Web site www automation datalogic com GENERAL VIEW DS1500 Figure A Laser Beam Output Window 6 External Trigger Ready LED Mounting Holes 2 Test Key 5 Tx Data Active LED Product Label 3 Power On LED O Laser On LED 1 15 pin D sub High density Male Connector a Good Read LED 8 Warning and Device Class Label GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the DS1500 scanner 1 2 6 Read all information in the section Safety Precautions at the beginning of this manual Correctly mount the reader using the bracket provided according to the information in par 2 2 1 Position the reader at the correct reading distance according to your model as shown in paragraphs 2 5 and 3 4 Make electrical connections to your DS1500 scanner by either a Conne
5. 1 Product Description errante ii nee ne 1 Peel rs a 2 Model Description 2 Indicators d 3 Test Key Functioning ss 4 Restoring Dual RS232 Interface sss em 4 Activating Test Operating Mode 5 A cc bee cube 6 INSTALLATION 2 1 iii intenet 7 Package Ofe ati ipm 7 Mechanical Installation em 8 Mounting DS1500 unten denen reete e He 10 Electrical Connections cc eee ee ees depen 11 Power Supply Raced chee Say ook Hee poete OOo des Ee co Ten den decane eet eae 12 Main Serial Interface tan tete tte eene ca ines 12 Auxiliary RS232 Interface sssssse eene 17 jest c EE 18 OUTPUTS c 19 User Interface e e e DRM ia elena 20 Posltionifig Fi ete etr ei bct ADU Rer RD ERR CAKE MR ER 21 Typical LayoUts oorr pia bre Fe ei ie ded 23 Point to Point cocine A ng eo dede age eee e Ben 23 Pass Through bos 25 RS232 Master Slave i i ep ieri eee rdc deine nt einen 26 Multiplexer Layouts 27 READING FEATURES ccciccicccincnicnacnnacnnacnna naaa 28 Advanced Code Builder ACB 28 Important ACB Reading Conditions 29 Tilt Angle Improvement with ACB esee 30 Linear Code Reading 30 Step Ladder Mode minuit eee e n 31 Picket Fence Mode succionar t deve udine E qoc 32 gi Iuie gulae 33 Reading Di
6. in mm LW label width in mm LS label movement speed in mm s SS scans per second Direction of code movement at LS speed Laser beam DS1500 Figure 24 Picket Fence Scanning Mode For example for a 60 mm wide code moving in a point where the reading field is 100 mm wide at a 1500 mm s speed the DS1500 1200 scans per sec performs 100 60 1500 1200 2 30 effective scans 32 READING FEATURES E gt 3 3 PERFORMANCE The DS1500 scanner has the following performances Version Max Code Resolution Speed scans s 1100 0 15 6 800 1100 0 20 8 1200 2100 0 10 4 800 Version Reading Distance 1100 2100 40 mm 1 6 in 240 mm 9 4 in on 0 50 mm 20 mils codes 50 mm 2 in 125 mm 4 9 in on 0 20mm 8 mils codes Refer to the diagrams given in par 3 4 for further details on the reading features They are taken on various resolution sample codes at a 25 C ambient temperature depending on the conditions in the notes under the diagrams 33 ES DS1500 3 4 READING DIAGRAMS DS1500 1100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 mm 120 4 100 80 3 60 2 40 1 20 0 0 1 20 40 2 60 0 15 mm 3 80 6 mils 4 100 0
7. the two outputs OUT1 and OUT2 can be defined by the user No Read Right Wrong or a combination Refer to the WinHost Help On Line By default OUT1 is associated with the No Read event which activates when the code signaled by the external trigger is not decoded and OUT2 is associated with the Right event which activates when the code is correctly decoded These outputs are both level and pulse configurable DS1500 USER INTERFACE Vext 40Vdc max 20 mA max Ground Figure 14 DS1500 Output Connections Vcr max 40 Vdc max 20 mA continuous 19 E DS1500 2 4 USER INTERFACE The following table contains the pinout for standard RS232 PC Host interface For other user interface types please refer to their own manual RS232 PC side connections 9 pin male connector 1 13 14 25 25 pin male connector Pin Name Pin Name 2 RX 3 RX 3 TX 2 TX 5 GND 7 GND 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 5 CTS How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power external push button trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections 15 pin D sub high density female 9 pin D sub female 6 TXAUX Power Supply VS 5 Vdc Power GND Test Cable for DS1500 The Auxiliary RS232 interface is only available when the main interface is RS232 20 INSTALLATION lt 2 5 POSITIONING The DS1
8. 2 96 EC At the end of its useful life the product marked with the crossed out wheeled wastebin must be disposed of separately from urban waste Disposing of the product according to this Directive e avoids potentially negative consequences to the environment and human health which otherwise could be caused by incorrect disposal e enables the recovery of materials to obtain a significant savings of energy and resources For more detailed information about disposal contact the supplier that provided you with the product in question or consult the dedicated section at the website www automation datalogic com ITALIANO Informazione degli utenti ai sensi della Direttiva Europea 2002 96 EC L apparecchiatura che riporta il simbolo del bidone barrato deve essere smaltita alla fine della sua vita utile separatamente dai rifiuti urbani Smaltire l apparecchiatura in conformit alla presente Direttiva consente di e evitare possibili conseguenze negative per l ambiente e per la salute umana che potrebbero invece essere causati dall errato smaltimento dello stesso recuperare materiali di cui composto al fine di ottenere un importante risparmio di energia e di risorse Per maggiori dettagli sulle modalit di smaltimento contattare il Fornitore dal quale stata acquistata l apparecchiatura o consultare la sezione dedicata sul sito www automation datalogic com viii DEUTSCH Benutzerinformation bez glich Richtlinie 200
9. 2 96 EC der europ ischen Kommission Am Ende des Ger telebenszyklus darf das Produkt nicht ber den st dtischen Hausmiull entsorgt werden Eine entsprechende M lltrennung ist erforderlich Beseitigung des Produkts entsprechend der Richtlinie e verhindert negative Auswirkungen f r die Umwelt und die Gesundheit der Menschen e erm glicht die Wiederverwendung der Materialien und spart somit Energie und Ressourcen Weitere Informationen zu dieser Richtlinie erhalten Sie von Ihrem Lieferanten ber den Sie das Produkt erworben haben oder besuchen Sie unsere Homepage unter www automation datalogic com FRANCAIS Information aux utilisateurs concernant la Directive Europ enne 2002 96 EC Au terme de sa vie utile le produit qui porte le symbole d un caisson a ordures barr ne doit pas tre limin avec les d chets urbains Eliminer ce produit selon cette Directive permet de e viter les retomb es n gatives pour l environnement et la sant d rivant d une limination incorrecte r cup rer les mat riaux dans le but d une conomie importante en termes d nergie et de ressources Pour obtenir des informations compl mentaires concernant l limination veuillez contacter le fournisseur aupr s duquel vous avez achet le produit ou consulter la section consacr e au site Web www automation datalogic com ESPA OL Informaci n para el usuario de accuerdo con la Directiva Europea 2002 96 CE Al final de su vida til
10. 20 mm 0 30 mm 0 50 mm 8 mils 12 mils 20 mils 120 5 mm in NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Code Interleaved 2 5 or Code 39 PCS 0 90 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 7 15 Tilt angle 0 Motor Control Speed 3 800 scans s for 0 15mm codes Speed 4 1200 scans s for 0 20mm codes and greater e Parameter selectable in Winhost 34 READING FEATURES ES DS1500 2100 0 05 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 4 5 5 in 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 mm 2 5 60 40 1 5 30 20 0 5 4g 0 5 10 20 30 0 20 mm 8 mils 0 10 mm 4 mils 0 15 mm 6 mils 1 1 mm 0 12 mm in 5 mils NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Code Interleaved 2 5 or Code 39 PCS 0 90 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 15 Tilt angle 0 Motor Control Speed_3 800 scans s e Parameter selectable in Winhost 35 gt DS1500 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodically for continued correct operation of the reader Dust dirt etc on the window may alter the reading performance Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments Use sof
11. 500 scanner is able to decode moving barcode labels at a variety of angles however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance When mounting the DS1500 take into consideration these three ideal label position angles Pitch 0 Skew 15 to 30 and Tilt 0 Follow the suggestions for the best orientation The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in Figure 15 Position the reader in order to minimize the Pitch angle Figure 15 Pitch Angle The Skew angle is represented by the value S in Figure 16 Position the reader to assure at least 10 for the Skew angle This avoids the direct reflection of the laser light emitted by the DS1500 Figure 16 Skew Angle 21 DS1500 The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 17 Position the reader in order to minimize the Tilt angle Figure 17 Tilt Angle By using the ACB Advanced Code Builder software parameter the tilt angle is less critical and can be decoded even if the scan line doesn t cross the entire code See par 3 1 or the Help On Line for details 22 INSTALLATION E 2 6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The following typical layouts refer to system hardware configurations Dotted lines in the figures refer to optional hardware configurations within the particular layout These layouts also require the correct setup of the software configuration parameters Complete software configuration procedures can be found in the Guide To Rapid Co
12. Half Duplex Interface 15 S Safety Regulations vi Laser Safety vi Power Supply vii Weee Compliance vii T Technical Features 39 Tilt Angle Improvement with ACB 30 Troubleshooting 36 Typical Layouts 23 Multiplexer Layout 27 Pass Through 25 Point to Point 23 RS232 Master Slave 26 51 SDATALOGIC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C 07 Datalogic Automation S r l Via S Vitalino 13 40012 Lippo di Calderara Bologna Italy dichiara che declares that the d clare que le bescheinigt da das Ger t declare que el DS1500 XXXX LASER SCANNER e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses mod les und seine Modelle y todos sus modelos sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo sottoelencate are in conformity with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below sont conformes aux sp cifications des Directives de l Union Europ enne ci dessous der nachstehend angef hrten Direktiven des Europ ischen Rats cumple con los requisitos de las Directivas del Consejo Europeo seg n la lista siguiente 89 336 EEC EMC Directive e 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC emendamenti successivi and further amendments et ses successifs amendements und sp teren Ab nderungen y succesivas enmiendas Basate sulle legislazioni degli Stati membri in relazione alla compatibilit elettromagnetica ed alla sicurezza dei prodotti On the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagne
13. V DALALOCIC DS1500 Reference Manual amp DATALOGIC DATALOGIC S p A Via Candini 2 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna Italy DS1500 Reference Manual Ed 11 2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies O Datalogic S p A 2006 2007 821001303 Rev C CONTENTS eS ek E A NA O1 amp 1 1 R amp D Na 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 4 2 3 5 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 3 2 6 4 REFERENCES csitociciconiinn iaa lados ad v Conventions Reference Documentation ss V SEMVICES ANG SUpport ssa 24 opacis eret reperiet teer ce tense nant V SAFETY REGULATIONS ertt rire netter serere nia dee ser borea Be uns vi laser Safety tained iden Md tede cte da Etc n edlen teens te En ad vi Power Supply terr eet eH DIO ER RE vii CE Compliance une duit ect mesrine idet viii WEEE Compliance eee ect ento ad an sponse eee dene tente viii GENERAL VIEW ccr id x GUIDE TO INSTALLATION isnisnssnnrnnerenmnnennnneennnnr xi INTRODUCTION cocine iia
14. agrams 1 dr ded ette tera oe dendo D MAR 34 MAINTENANCE oi iaa eee rdiet pancsdbdvseetstoueesst 36 Gleaning eoe rete ete nee iet ere oen 36 TROUBLESHOOTING rere nente dedere etis 37 General Guideliries rte er eR des 37 TECHNICAL FEATURES etienne iier 40 COSSA AIL 47 INDEX 51 REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions User or Operator refers to anyone using a DS1500 Device refers to the DS1500 You refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install mount operate maintain or troubleshoot a DS1500 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The documentation related to the DS1500 management is listed below e WinHost Help On Line SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website Log on to www datalogic com and click on the links indicated for further information including e PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software amp Utilities e SERVICES 8 SUPPORT Datalogic Services Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements Authorised Repair Centres e CONTACT US E mail form and listing of Datalogic Subsidiaries SAFETY REGULATIONS LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules
15. al EEPROM ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Operating temperature Note 3 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Vibration resistance 14 mm 2 to 10 Hz EN 60068 2 6 1 5mm 13 to 55 Hz 2 hours on each axis 2 g 70 to 200 Hz Shock resistance EN 60068 2 27 30 g 11 ms 3 shocks on each axis Protection class IP65 PHYSICAL FEATURES Mechanical dimensions 40 x 30 x 22 mm 1 57 x 1 18 x 0 86 in Weight without cable 44 g 1 55 oz Note 1 The features given are typical at a 25 C ambient temperature if not otherwise indicated Note 2 Further details given in par 3 3 Note 3 If the reader is used in high temperature environments over 40 C it is advised the use of the Beam shutter see the WinHost configuration program and or a thermal conductive support such as the metal bracket provided 41 O DS1500 A DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The following table shows the default values of the Standard Application Program configuration Parameters Code Setup Options for All Codes Multi Label Disabled Decoding Safety 1 Decoding Severity Level 3 Global No Read Character lt CAN gt Code Position Test Disabled ACB Disabled for all Codes Code 1 Code Type Code 39 Check Digit Disabled Check Digit Tx Disabled Codabar Start Stop Tx Disabled Code Length Variable Minimum Code Length 1 Maximum Code Length 48 Min Position in Scan Line 0 Max Position in Scan Line 54 Bar Count Var
16. ave power Measure voltage at pin 1 and pin 5 On line Mode EXT TRIG LED is not lit when external trigger activates Is sensor connected to EXT TRIG pins 9 and 5 for 15 pin connector Is power supplied to photo sensor Are the photo sensor LEDS if any working correctly Is the sensor reflector system aligned On line Mode EXT TRIG LED is correctly lit but nothing happens no reading results Is the software configuration consistent with the application condition operating mode etc In the WinHost program select the OPERATING MODE tab and check for related parameters Serial On line Mode the reader is not triggered no reading results In the WinHost program select the OPERATING MODE tab and check if serial on line is enabled as operating mode Are the Start Stop characters correctly assigned Is the serial trigger source correctly connected and configured On line Mode and Serial On Line Reader doesn t respond correctly to the expected external signals end In the WinHost program select the OPERATING MODE tab and check the TIMEOUT parameterization 38 TROUBLESHOOTING E gt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Reading Not possible to read the target barcode always returns No Read Check synchronization of reading pulse with object to read Is the scan line correctly positioned Place barcode in the center of scan line and run TEST MODE
17. cting the test cable to the DS1500 scanner as described in par 2 4 b Providing correct and complete system cabling according to the signals necessary for the layout of your application e Layout Point to point Pass Through RS232 Master Slave Multiplexer See sub paragraphs under 2 6 for reference e Cabling Power Main Serial Interface Auxiliary Interface RS232 Inputs Outputs etc For further details see all sub paragraphs under 2 3 Configure the DS1500 scanner by installing and running the WinHost configuration program from the CD ROM part number 93ACC1771 The main steps are a Select the codes to be read o Set up the communication parameters o Define data formatting parameters a Fine tune your DS1500 scanner using the Test Mode as described in WinHost Specific parameter details are available in the Help On Line See also the Guide To Rapid Configuration link Exit the configuration program and run your application The installation is now complete xi xii INTRODUCTION ED 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The new DS1500 industrial laser scanner is the combination of extremely compact dimension and powerful high speed reading capabilities which makes the scanner ideal for OEM integration projects DS1500 miniaturization allows an easy OEM integration in pieces of equipment and automatic machinery Concurrently the high scan rate and code reconstruction software effecti
18. dels are equipped with a cable terminated by a 15 pin male D sub high density connector for connection to the power supply and input output signals The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table references GND and SGND are internally connected through filtering circuitry which can be permanently damaged if subjected to CAUTION voltage drops over 0 8 Vac Do not connect GND and SGND to different external ground Figure 5 15 pin D sub High Density Male Connector 15 pin D sub HD male connector pinout Power supply input voltage Power supply input voltage Protective Earth Ground SHIELD Cable Shield EXT TRIG External Trigger OUT1 Output 1 ses Output 2 11 12 15 Not Connected RS485 RS485 Full Duplex Half Duplex TX232 Main TX485 RTX485 cr RX232 Main RX485 intertace AUX TX485 RTX485 signals see par 2 3 2 RXAUX RX485 SGND SGND SGND 11 e DS1500 2 3 1 Power Supply Power can be supplied to the scanner through the pins provided on the 15 pin connector used for communication with the host Figure 6 DS1500 USER INTERFACE V 5 Vdc Figure 6 Power Supply Connections The power must be 5 Vdc only It is recommended to connect pin 8 Protective Earth Ground to a common earth ground GND is internally connected to the chassis 2 3 2 Main Serial Interface The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the i
19. der and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging the list of parts includes e DS1500 reader with cable e DS1500 Quick Guide e Mounting kit bracket Screws Figure 1 DS1500 Package Contents DS1500 2 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DS1500 can be installed to operate in different positions The two screw holes M2 x 4 on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture Figure A 1 The diagrams below give the overall dimensions of the scanner and mounting bracket and may be used for installation Refer to par 2 5 and 3 4 for correct positioning 4 6 3 9 0 18 TT 0 15 a 5 NS 76 0 30 F 9 S d D mm 13 7 5 3 30 DCR 0 54 I 021 7 18 7 non The quote refers to the scan line Figure 2 DS1500 Overall Dimensions INSTALLATION E gt 20 _ T 0 79 zu ii 0 06 28 on UE Sa co io EN ox 7 ig NS 1 i T 25 _ 0 98 71 0 28 3 2 0 13 mm inch 12 ce Tp Figure 3 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions E DS1500 2 2 1 Mounting DS1500 Using the DS1500 mounting bracket you can obtain the most suitable position for the reader as shown in the figure below Figure 4 Positioning with Mounting Bracket INSTALLATION ap 2 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All DS1500 mo
20. erating modes can be used in this layout When On Line Operating mode is used the external trigger signal is unique to the system however it is not necessary to bring the external trigger signal to the Slave scanners The main and auxiliary ports are connected as shown in the figure below DS1500 Master DS1500 Slave e Main serial interface Host 2 Auxiliary serial interface Nc O External Trigger for On Line mode ll 1 SSA Figure 21 RS232 Master Slave Layout 26 INSTALLATION 2 6 4 Multiplexer Layout Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer for example MX4000 with the RS485 half duplex main interface O Main Interface END O External Trigger for On Line mode MX4000 Figure 22 Multiplexer Layout When On Line Operating mode is used the scanner is activated by an External Trigger photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone 27 O DS1500 3 READING FEATURES 3 1 ADVANCED CODE BUILDER ACB In addition to linear reading the Advanced Code Builder ACB allows code reading by stitching together two partial reads of it ACB is not as powerful as Advanced Code Reconstruction due to limits on tilt angle speed and Multi label function but it is effective in the case of close to linear small height codes damaged codes or poor print quality codes ACB is used to read a code label when the scan line does not cross the labe
21. g services such as network control database access special programs supervisory programs or programming languages Interface A shared boundary defined by common physical interconnection characteristics signal characteristics and meanings of interchanged signals LED Light Emitting Diode A low power electronic device that can serve as a visible or near infrared light source when voltage is applied continuously or in pulses lt is commonly used as an indicator light and uses less power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display LCD LEDs have extremely long lifetimes when properly operated Multidrop Line A single communications circuit that interconnects many stations each of which contains terminal devices See RS485 Parameter A value that you specify to a program Typically parameters are set to configure a device to have particular operating characteristics Picket Fence Orientation When the barcode s bars are positioned vertically on the product causing them to appear as a picket fence The first bar will enter the scan window first See par 3 2 2 48 Pitch Rotation of a code pattern about the X axis The normal distance between center line or adjacent characters See pars 2 2 1 and 2 5 Position The position of a scanner or light source in relation to the target of a receiving element Protocol A formal set of conventions governing the formatting and relative timing of message exc
22. gger activity Figure A 5 Refer to par 2 3 4 TX DATA ACT When blinking it Refer to par 1 5 2 Refer to par 1 5 1 red indicates data Figure A 6 transmission LASER ON Indicates laser ON red state p DS1500 1 5 TEST KEY FUNCTIONING DS1500 provides an external key which can be used for the following Restoring dual RS232 interface at power on Activating Test Mode from the current operating mode 1 5 1 Restoring Dual RS232 Interface To launch the Restoring Dual RS232 Interface function proceed as follows Press the Test key before powering the scanner on Power ON the scanner while keeping the Test key pressed When the TX Data ACT LED switches on the function is activated When the TX Data ACT LED switches off the restore default of the RS232 interface is achieved 5 The Test key can be released Bom If the Test key is released before the TX Data ACT LED is off the Restoring Dual RS232 is not executed To restart the procedure it is first necessary to switch off the DS1500 scanner d The Restore Dual RS232 is not permanently saved NOTE INTRODUCTION od 1 5 2 Activating Test Operating Mode To launch the Test Mode by the external key proceed as follows 1 From any operating mode press the Test key the TX Data ACT LED turns on 2 Keep the Test key pressed for minimum one second while the Ext Trig RDY LED turns on Both LEDs hold this status if the key is not released
23. hange between two communicating systems Raster The process of projecting the laser beam at varied angles spaced evenly from each other Typically the mirrored rotor surfaces are angled to create multiple scan lines instead of a single beam Resolution The narrowest element dimension which can be distinguished by a particular reading device or printed with a particular device or method RS232 Interface between data terminal equipment and data communication equipment employing serial binary data interchange RS485 Interface that specifies the electrical characteristics of generators and receivers for use in balanced digital multipoint systems such as on a Multidrop line Scanner A device that examines a printed pattern barcode and either passes the uninterpreted data to a decoder or decodes the data and passes it onto the Host system Serial Port An I O port used to connect a scanner to your computer generally identifiable by a 9 pin or 25 pin connector Signal An impulse or fluctuating electrical quantity i e a voltage or current the variations of which represent changes in information Skew Rotation about the Y axis Rotational deviation from correct horizontal and vertical orientation may apply to single character line or entire encoded item See pars 2 2 1 and 2 5 49 Step Ladder orientation When the barcode s bars are positioned horizontally on the product causing them to appear as a ladder The ends of a
24. iable Matching String Character 1 Disabled Matching String Character 2 Disabled Matching String Character 3 Disabled Matching String Character 4 Disabled Local No Read Character lt CAN gt Code 2 6 are disabled by default 42 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION e Parameter Advanced Code Options Linear Reading Options Required Quiet Zone ACB Parameters Max Scan Gap Min Fragment Length Min Overlap Length Concatenation ABC Codabar ISBT 128 Chain n Left Chain n Right Main Interface Parameters Serial Interface Type Protocol Type Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Handshake Data Transmission MUX32 Protocol Multidrop Address Siemens Protocol Checksum Priority Header n 5 Header n 6 Header n 9 Header n 10 Fill Character Fill Position Default Settin Both 100 Half code 0 Do Not Chain Do Not Chain None None RS232 No Protocol 9600 None 8 1 None Enabled 31 Disabled High 0A 01 7E 7E 30 Before Data 43 TY DS1500 Auxiliary Interface Parameters Communication Mode Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Handshake Output Lines Output 1 Event Idle State Mode Event Counter LSB Event Counter MSB Event Counter Mode Output 2 Event Idle State Mode Event Counter LSB Event Counter MSB Event Counter Mode Output Lines Activation Output Lines Active Data Format Data Format Header 1 Header 2 Header 3 Header 4 Code Fie
25. imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS1500 scanner Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes a low power laser diode Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source such as the sun Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an observer even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors etc This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both EN 60825 1and CDRH 21 CFR 1040 at the date of manufacture The scanner is classified as a Class 2 laser product according to EN 60825 1 regulations and as a Class II laser product according to CDRH regulations There is a safety device which allows the laser to be switched on only if the motor is rotating above the threshold for its correct scanning speed The laser beam can be switched off through a software command see also the WinHost Help On Line A Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light WARNING The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window on the front of the scanner Figure A 8 vi Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the body of the scanner Figure A 6 AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Thi
26. ine 2 3 4 Inputs The input available on the connector supplied with the scanner is the pin relative to the External Trigger as indicated below Pin Name Function 9 EXT TRIG external trigger 5 GND The External Trigger input is used in the On Line operating Mode and tells the scanner to scan for a code The active state of this input is selected in software Refer to the WinHost Help On Line The yellow LED Figure A 5 is on when the External Trigger forces a current flow through the EXT TRIG and GND pins This input is designed to be driven by an NPN type command The connections are indicated in the following diagrams DS1500 EXTERNAL TRIGGER EXT TRIG GND Figure 12 External Trigger Input Command using Scanner Power DS1500 VS 40 Vdc max EXTERNAL TRIGGER Figure 13 External Trigger Input Command using External Power 18 INSTALLATION E gt An anti disturbance hardware filter is implemented on the External Trigger input lt 5 milliseconds delay An additional 15 ms typical delay can be implemented through a dedicated software parameter refer to WinHost Help On Line 2 3 5 Outputs Two general purpose outputs are available These outputs can only be connected as open collector configurations The following pins are present on the 15 pin connector of the scanner Pin Name Function 7 OUT1 output 1 14 OUT2 output 2 5 GND output reference The meaning of
27. l along its entire length excessive tilt angle TUT TT TE SOT UOT TTT TTT TTT Ill TOT LTT ICA OA A OA li TT PT ETT TT Linear Reading Linear Reading Y ACB Reading ACB Reading ACB reads two fragments of a label containing a start or a stop character and a number of digits and puts them together to build the complete label ACB also has an intrinsic ability to increase the reading percentage of damaged codes as in the examples below i O ai N f i AN ANNEE EUER ERRAT E TEMPE TAE EET DE A M AL ARE M ACB Readable Not ACB Readable 28 READING FEATURES e Iu 04 D L W ACB Readable ACB is disabled by default but can be enabled for the following code types e Code 25 Interleaved e Code 128 EAN128 e Code 39 Family e EAN UPC without ADD Ons e Codabar e Code 93 3 1 1 Important ACB Reading Conditions Do not use ACB for omni directional reading stations e ACB can be activated for each symbology independently from the others e ACB requires that the code be in movement with respect to the scanner e ACB requires fixed length barcode reading e The codes read with ACB enabled must pass in front of the scanner one at a time Not valid for ACB Valid for ACB e Code concatenation and ACB are not compatible and therefore cannot be enabled simultaneously on the same code e For correct operation ACB requires at least 5 scans for each of the two fragments 29 ES DS1500 3 1 2 Tilt Angle Impro
28. ld Length Data Justification Fill Character Laser Failure Character Motor Failure Character Motor Off Character Data Packet Separator 1 44 Local Echo 9600 None No Read Normally Open 50 ms pulse 01 1 00 Consecutive Right Normally Open 50 ms pulse 01 1 00 Consecutive On Decoding lt STX gt Disabled Disabled Disabled Variable Left Space lt NUL gt lt BEL gt CR DEFAULT CONFIGURATION an Data Format continued Data Packet Separator 2 lt LF gt Terminator 1 lt CR gt Terminator 2 lt LF gt Terminator 3 Disabled Terminator 4 Disabled Reading Phase Error Character Disabled Info Field Separator 1 lt CR gt Info Field Separator 2 lt LF gt Code Position Tx Disabled Code Identifier Tx Disabled Data Format Header Tx Start With Data Data Tx Start On Decoding Code Identifiers AIM Standard Operating Mode Operating Mode Selection Operating Mode On Line Operating Mode Options External Trigger Standard External Trigger Filter Disabled Serial Start Character lt STX gt Serial Stop Character lt ETX gt Code Filter Depth 3 Reading Phase Timeout Disabled Reading Phase Off Trigger Off Serial Stop Character Automatic Threshold 50 Test On Good Read Rate On Line Counters Disabled Reading System Layout Device Assignment Alone Number of Slaves Type A 1 45 O DS1500 Reading Parameters Beam Shutter Triggered Overflow Automatic Overflow Ratio 7 Motor Control S
29. ll bars will enter the scan window first See par 3 2 1 Symbol A combination of characters including start stop and checksum characters as required that form a complete scannable barcode Tilt Rotation around the Z axis Used to describe the position of the barcode with respect to the laser scan line See pars 2 5 and 3 1 Trigger Signal A signal typically provided by a photoelectric sensor or proximity switch which informs the scanner of the presence of an object within its reading zone UPC Acronym for Universal Product Code The standard barcode type for retail food packaging in the United States Visible Laser Diode A light source used in scanners to illuminate the barcode symbol Generates visible red light at wavelengths between 630 and 680 nm 50 INDEX A Accessories 6 Advanced Code Builder 28 Applications 2 Cc Cleaning 35 E Electrical Connections 11 Auxiliary RS232 Interface 17 Inputs 18 Main Serial Interface 12 Outputs 19 G General View viii Glossary 46 Guide to Installation ix Important ACB Reading Conditions 29 Indicators 3 Installation 7 Mounting DS1500 10 Maintenance 35 Mechanical Installation 8 P Package Contents 7 Performance 33 Positioning 21 Power Supply 12 R Reading Diagrams 34 Reading Features 28 Picket Fence Mode 32 Step Ladder Mode 31 Reference Documentation v RS232 Interface 13 RS485 Full Duplex Interface 14 RS485
30. m laser devices Datalogic devices are in compliance with the CDRH regulations Code Positioning Variation in code placement that affects the ability of a scanner to read a code The terms Pitch Skew and Tilt deal with the angular variations of code positioning in the X Y and Z axes See pars 2 2 1 and 2 5 Variations in code placement affect the pulse width and therefore the decoding of the code Pulse width is defined as a change from the leading edge of a bar or space to the trailing edge of a bar or space over time Pulse width is also referred to as a transition Tilt pitch and skew impact the pulse width of the code Decode The process of translating a barcode into data characters using a specific set of rules for each symbology Decoder As part of a barcode reading system the electronic package which receives the signals from the scanner performs the algorithm to interpret the signals into 47 meaningful data and provides the interface to other devices The decoder is normally integrated into the scanner EAN European Article Number System The international standard barcode for retail food packages EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory An on board non volatile memory chip Full Duplex Simultaneous two way independent transmission in both directions Half Duplex Transmission in either direction but not simultaneously Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network providin
31. nfiguration in the WinHost Help On Line 2 6 1 Point to Point In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the main serial interface Host Mode programming can be accomplished either through the main interface or the Auxiliary interface In Local Echo communication mode data is transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface independently from the main interface selection When On Line Operating mode is used the scanner is activated by an External Trigger photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone DS1500 I I I I I I I I I I Terminal I I I I I I I Q Main serial interface Auxiliary serial interface Local Echo external Trigger for On Line mode Figure 18 RS232 Point to Point Layout The Auxiliary RS232 interface is only available when the main interface is RS232 23 DS1500 In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the main serial interface Host Mode programming can be accomplished through the main interface When On Line Operating mode is used the scanner is activated by an External Trigger photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone DRS485 Full Duplex Main serial interface 2 External Trigger for On Line mode Figure 19 RS485 Point to Point Layout The Auxiliary RS232 interface is only available when the main interface is RS232 24 INSTALLATION a 2 6 2 Pass Through Pass through mode allo
32. nments The connector pinout follows Name Function TX485 RS485 transmit data TX485 RS485 transmit data RX485 RS485 receive data RX485 RS485 receive data SGND signal ground DS1500 USER INTERFACE un NE 8 f em El TX485 RX485 Fa Rx485 T PHI RX485 TX485 Bl SGND pel gl sewo Earth Ground Figure 8 RS485 Full duplex Connections 14 INSTALLATION E gt RS485 Half Duplex Interface The RS485 half duplex 3 wires shield interface is used for polled communication protocols It can be used for Multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer see par 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol where a master device polls slave devices to collect data The connector pinout follows Name Function RTX485 RS485 transmit receive data RTX485 RS485 transmit receive data SGND signal ground DS1500 MULTIPLEXER RTX485 i RTX485 al RTX485 RTX485 MIE RS485REF SHIELD Earth Ground Figure 9 RS485 Half duplex Connections This interface is forced by software when the protocol selected is MUX32 protocol In a Multiplexer layout or for slaves the Multidrop address must also be set via the serial channel by the WinHost utility or by ESC sequences 15 gt DS1500 Figure 10 shows a multidrop configuration with DS1500 scanners connected to a Multiplexer AN To avoid any pos
33. nput output connector of DS1500 If the interface type is not compatible with the current communication handshaking then the system forces the handshake to none The main interface type and the relative parameters baud rate data bits etc can be set using the WinHost utility program or Host Mode Programming procedure through ESC sequences Details regarding the connections and use of the interfaces are given in the next paragraphs 12 INSTALLATION a RS232 Interface The serial interface is used in this case for point to point connections it handles communication with the host computer and allows both transmission of code data and the programming of the scanner This is the default setting The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection Function transmit data receive data signal ground It is always advisable to use shielded cables The overall maximum cable length must be less than 15 m 49 2 ft DS1500 USER INTERFACE RXD TXD SGND SHIELD Earth Ground Figure 7 RS232 Main Interface Connections The pin 13 of the SHIELD line is not internally connected to the chassis 13 ER DS1500 RS485 Full Duplex Interface The RS485 full duplex 5 wires shield interface is used for non polled communication protocols in point to point connections over longer distances max 1200 m 3940 ft than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy enviro
34. peed_4 Serial Motor Start Disabled Serial Motor Stop Disabled Verifier Verifier Options Code Verifier Disabled Store in EEPROM Enabled Wrong Code Character Disabled Verifier Code Values Verifier Code Length Variable Character n All Disabled Function Key Key Options Key Access Enabled Test Mode Data Tx Disabled 46 GLOSSARY ACB Advanced Code Builder Advanced Code Builder ACB allows code reading by stitching together two partial reads of it ACB is effective in reading codes positioned close to linear small height codes damaged codes or poor print quality codes See par 3 1 Aperture Term used on the required CDRH warning labels to describe the laser exit window Barcode A pattern of variable width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine readable form The general format of a barcode symbol consists of a leading margin start character data or message character check character if any stop character and trailing margin Within this framework each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format Barcode Label A label that carries a barcode and can be affixed to an article Baud Rate A unit used to measure communications speed or data transfer rate CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health This organization a service of the Food and Drug Administration is responsible for the safety regulations governing acceptable limitations on electronic radiation fro
35. rs one letter 2 numbers and another letter followed by 5 numbers 39 ES DS1500 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Input Power Supply voltage 5 Vdc 5 Power consumption max 2W Serial Interfaces Main RS232 RS485 Full duplex Half duplex Auxiliary RS232 Baud Rates 150 to 115200 Inputs External Trigger Voltage max 40 Vdc Outputs OUT1 OUT2 Vcg max 40 Vdc Collector current max 20 mA continuous Vcg saturation 0 3V at 6 mA max Power dissipation max 100 mW at 45 C Ambient temp OPTICAL FEATURES Light source Semiconductor laser diode Wave length Note 1 630 to 680 nm Safety class Class 2 EN 60825 1 Class Il CDRH READING FEATURES Note 2 Scan rate software programmable 800 to 1200 scans sec Aperture angle Maximum Reading distance See reading diagrams Maximum resolution USER INTERFACE LED indicators Laser ON Tx Data ACT Ext Trig RDY Good Read Power ON 40 TECHNICAL FEATURES E gt SOFTWARE FEATURES READABLE CODE SYMBOLOGIES EAN UPC Code 93 EAN UPC including Add on 2 and Add on 5 Code 128 2 5 Interleaved EAN 128 Code 39 Standard and Full ASCII ISBT 128 Codabar Pharmacode ACB Readable Other symbologies available on request Configuration Modes e through menus using WinHost utility e receiving commands from one of the serial ports HOST MODE Special Functions ACB Advanced Code Builder Motor Off Parameter Storage Non volatile intern
36. s product conforms to the applicable requirements of 21CFR1040 at the date of manufacture 2 CE CN2468 DATALOGIC vd p A Via Candini 2 40012 Calderara di Reno Bologna Italy F zl c a Warning and Device Class Label For installation use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the scanner The laser diode used in this device is classified as a class 3B laser product according to EN 60825 1 regulations and as a Class Illb laser product according to CDRH regulations As it is not possible to apply a classification label on the laser diode used in this device the following label is reproduced on the right LASER LIGHT AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT MAX OUTPUT RADIATION 35 mW EMITTED WAVE LENGTH 630 680 nm TO EN 60825 1 2001 Laser Diode Class Label Any violation of the optic parts in particular can cause radiation up to the maximum level of the laser diode 35 mW at 630 to 680 nm POWER SUPPLY This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed or CSA Certified Power Unit with Class 2 or LPS power source which supplies power directly to the scanner via the 15 pin connector vii CE COMPLIANCE Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures WEEE COMPLIANCE 73 ENGLISH Information for the user in accordance with the European Commission Directive 200
37. sible Ground loop keep the chassis isolated from the Ground CAUTION AN This is an example of multidrop wiring Consult the multiplexer manual for complete wiring instructions CAUTION 120 Ohm max2m gt DS1500 1 6 2 RTX485 i DS1500 ari lt sen w 0031 Xew 0 Three wires shield RTX485 mm RTX485 MULTIPLEXER RS485 REF E M 120 Ohm Figure 10 DS1500 Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer 16 INSTALLATION e 2 3 3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point to point connections The parameters relative to the aux interface baud rate data bits etc as well as particular communication modes such as LOCAL ECHO can be defined using the WinHost utility program or Host Mode Programming The following pins of the 15 pin connector are used to connect the RS232 auxiliary interface Function Receive data Transmit data Signal ground DS1500 USER INTERFACE pum AAA RXD TXD SGND SHIELD Earth Ground Figure 11 RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections The Auxiliary RS232 interface is only available when the main interface is RS232 17 E DS1500 Code Verifier If the DS 1500 is used as a Code Verifier it is possible to indicate to the scanner what code to store as the verifier code through the WinHost program refer to the WinHost Help On L
38. t material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances AN Clean the window of the DS1500 when the scanner is turned off or at least when the laser beam is deactivated WARNING 36 TROUBLESHOOTING e 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES When wiring the device pay careful attention to the pin number of the signals If you need information about a certain reader parameter you can refer to the WinHost program help files Either connect the device and select the parameter you re interested in by pressing the F1 key or select Help Contents DS1500 Configuration from the command menu If you re unable to fix the problem and you re going to contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC we suggest providing if possible the Device Configuration files cfg Connect through WinHost and click the Save icon from the edit configuration window Also note the exact Model Serial Number and Order Number of the device EDs1100 Fdit Co EX ape e a Code Setup Main Int Aux Int Output Lines Data Format Op Mode Reading Param Verifier Reading Parameters mo Tirana al zl 37 E DS1500 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Power On the Power On LED is not lit Is power connected If using a power adapter like PG 220 is it connected to a wall outlet If using rail power does rail h
39. tic compatibility and product safety Bas e sur la l gislation des Etats membres relative la compatibilit lectromagn tique et la s curit des produits ber die Ann herung der Gesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten in bezug auf elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit und Produktsicherheit entsprechen Basado en la aproximaci n de las leyes de los Pa ses Miembros respecto a la compatibilidad electromagn tica y las Medidas de seguridad relativas al producto Questa dichiarazione basata sulla conformit dei prodotti alle norme seguenti This declaration is based upon compliance of the products to the following standards Cette d claration repose sur la conformit des produits aux normes suivantes Diese Erkl rung basiert darauf da das Produkt den folgenden Normen entspricht Esta declaraci n se basa en el cumplimiento de los productos con las siguientes normas EN 55022 CLass A ITE August 1994 LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS OF RADIO DISTURBANCE AMENDMENT A1 CLass A ITE October 2000 CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT EN 61000 6 2 October 2001 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC PART 6 2 GENERIC STANDARDS IMMUNITY FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Lippo di Calderara April 2nd 2007 Lorenzo Girotti Product amp Process Quality Manager www datalogic com
40. vely address demanding applications The availability of ACB Advanced Code Builder embedded reconstruction software algorithm allows effective decoding of damaged or normally unreadable codes due to a high tilt angle DS1500 installation and configuration is easy and simple thanks to the compact size and to the new test operating mode with bar graph Test Mode is activated by means of a key on the scanner no external PC is required and the bar graph shows real time scan rate which is of great help for installation and reading performance monitoring purposes DS1500 operates at a speed up to 1200scan s Furthermore the scanner motor can be switched ON and OFF via software command while keeping the unit powered This allows a prompt restore of full operation and drastically increases the product life DS1500 is equipped with a software selectable serial link RS232 or RS485 thus minimizing the number of models needed to fit all possible applications The main DS1500 features are e Extremely compact dimensions and light weight e High scan rate software programmable up to 1200 scan s e ACB Advanced Code Builder code reconstruction software embedded e Ease of use thanks to Test Mode with reading performance bar graph e Reads all popular barcode symbologies e 5 operating modes available to suit most common application requirements e Code verifier option embedded e Completely configurable via serial interface WinHost configuration SW
41. vement with ACB ACB allows barcode reading with an increased tilt angle The tilt angle depends upon the code aspect ratio defined as H L according to the table below barcode label H L linear tilt angle ACB angle 3 2 LINEAR CODE READING The number of scans performed on the code by the DS1500 and therefore the decoding capability is influenced by the following parameters number of scans per second code motion speed label dimensions scan direction with respect to code motion At least 5 scans during the code passage should be allowed to ensure a successful read 30 READING FEATURES 3 2 1 Step Ladder Mode If scanning is perpendicular to the code motion direction Figure 23 the number of effective scans performed by the reader is given by the following formula SN LH LS SS 2 Where SN LH LS SS number of effective scans label height in mm label movement speed in mm s number of scans per second Direction of code iu at LS speed DS1500 Laser beam Figure 23 Step Ladder Scanning Mode For example the DS1500 1200 scans sec for a 20 mm high code moving at 1200 mm s performs 20 1200 1200 2 18 effective scans 31 m DS1500 3 2 2 Picket Fence Mode If scanning is parallel to the code motion the number of effective scans is given by the following formula SN FW LW LS SS 2 Where SN number of effective scans FW reading field width
42. ws two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface Each DS1500 transmits the messages received by the Auxiliary interface onto the Main interface All messages will be passed through this chain to the host When On Line Operating mode is used the scanner is activated by an External Trigger photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone The Main and Auxiliary ports are connected as shown in the figure below Host O Main serial interface 2 Auxiliary serial interface External Trigger for On Line mode Figure 20 Pass Through Layout The Auxiliary RS232 interface is only available when the main interface is RS232 25 DS1500 2 6 3 RS232 Master Slave The RS232 master slave connection is used to collect data from several scanners to build either a multi point or a multi sided reading system there can be one master and up to 9 slaves connected together The Slave scanners use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary serial interfaces Each slave DS1500 transmits the messages received by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface All messages will be passed through this chain to the Master The Master scanner is connected to the Host on the main serial interface The main interface type for the master scanner is RS232 There is a single reading phase and a single message from the master scanner to the Host computer Either On Line or Serial On Line Op
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