DX6400 Reference Manual
Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy DX6400 Reference Manual Ed.: 10/2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications or 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.
CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................................. v Reference Documentation ............................................................................................ v Services and Support ................................................................................................... v Patents..........................................................................................................................
2.5.6 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.6.4 2.7 2.7.1 2.7.2 3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.3 3.4 4 4.1 4.1.1 4.2 4.2.1 Multidata Network ....................................................................................................... 37 Fieldbus Network ........................................................................................................ 38 DX6400 FLASH™ Dynamic Focus............................................................................. 39 Fixed Mode ................................
REFERENCES REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The documentation related to the DX6400 management is listed below: • C-BOX 100 Installation Manual • INT-30 20 mA Current Loop Interface Board for C-BOX 100 • PWR series power supply unit Installation Manuals • PWO power supply unit Installation Manual • SC6000 Controller Reference Manual • Document about the Ethernet connectivity • Help On-Line in PDF format SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its we
COMPLIANCE ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product conforms to the applicable requirements contained in the European Standard for electrical safety EN-60950-1 at the date of manufacture. This symbol refers to operations that must be performed by qualified personnel only. Example: opening the device. WARNING LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DX6400 readers.
Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the head of the reader (Figure A, 1 & 3): AVOID EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE AVOID EXPOSURE – LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Laser Safety Label for Oscillating Mirror and Standard Models CAUTION-CLASS 3B LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM LASER LIGHT – DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAX.
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 ENGLISH Information for the user in accordance with the European Commission Directive 2002/96/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.
FRANÇAIS Information aux utilisateurs concernant la Directive Européenne 2002/96/EC Au terme de sa vie utile, le produit qui porte le symbole d'un caisson à ordures barré ne doit pas être éliminé avec les déchets urbains.
GENERAL VIEW DX6400 7 1 2 3 4 6 5 Figure A – DX6400 x 1 Laser Safety Label 5 Connector Panel 2 Identification Label 6 Display and Keypad Panel 3 Warning and Device Class Label 7 Laser Beam Output Window 4 Service Cap
5 1 4 3 2 Figure B – Display and Keypad Panel 1 Programming Keypad 4 Power On LED 2 TX Data LED 5 LCD Display 3 Phase On LED 1 2 3 Figure C – Connector Panel for Master/Slave Models 1 Main/Aux. Interface 25-pin D-Sub male connector 2 Lonworks 9-pin male connector 3 Lonworks 9-pin female connector 1 2 3 Figure D – Connector Panel for Ethernet Models 1 Main/Aux.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION POINT-TO-POINT INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DX6400 scanner. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the information in par. 2.2 and position the reader at the correct reading distance according to the reading diagrams in par. 4.5.
MASTER/SLAVE LONWORKS INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DX6400 scanner in a Master/Slave Lonworks network. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Regulations” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the information in par. 2.2 and position it at the correct reading distance as shown in par. 4.5.
7) Send the configuration to the Master. 8) Optionally, perform the ASR Network Configuration procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 5.2.1). 9) Exit the configuration program and run your application. The installation is now complete.
INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DX6400 is a high performance laser scanner in a complete range of industrial bar code readers offering an innovative and modular solution in terms of reading performance, connectivity and maintenance, in addition to a completely new hardware and software platform. The DX6400 has been specifically designed for simple installation, easy use and flexibility.
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INTRODUCTION 1 1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The DX6400 scanner is available in versions that differ in regard to the Decoder Model (Base): DX6400 - 100 - 0YY Decoder Model (Base) 10 = Master/Slave 12 = Ethernet 1.4 INDICATORS The DX6400 decoder base provides an LCD display for system messages and configuration menus. The three keys present on the side of the display allow configuration menu navigation (Figure B, 1). See par. 2.7 for details.
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INSTALLATION 2 2 INSTALLATION To install the system follow the given procedure: 1. Select the mounting location for DX6400; 2. Mount the DX6400 scanner; 3. Position the scanner with respect to the barcode; 4. Proceed with system electrical connection; 5. Install the Genius™ program on the PC and configure the scanner; 6. Set the Flash™ dynamic focus by means of the Genius™ software tool.
DX6400 2 2.2 MECHANICAL MOUNTING 2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner The DX6400 reader can be positioned and installed in the best way possible as a result of the Step-a-Head™ feature. Thanks to the separation between Head and Base, you can modify the orientation of the decoder base, and therefore display-keypad and connector panels, while keeping the optic head in the correct reading position.
INSTALLATION 2 60 [2.36] 29.9 [1.18] The following diagrams give the overall dimensions of the reader and mounting brackets. They may be used for their installation. 16.5 [0.65] 96.9 [3.82] 71.8 [2.83] 116.8 [4.60] 85 [3.35] 115.9 [4.56] 225.9 [8.89] 149.8 [5.90] 113.1 [4.45] 125.3 [4.93] Figure 3 - DX6400 Overall Dimensions 42 1.65 10 0.4 4 0.15 50 82 1.96 3.22 82 3.22 25 50 1.96 0.98 20 18 0.78 0.71 N°2 22 0.86 126 4.96 2 N° °2 .1 N Ø40.16 Ø 106° 50 1.96 72 2.83 100 3.
DX6400 2 Mount the scanner using the ST-237 mounting bracket which assures an angle of 16°, as indicated in the figure below, in order to obtain an angle of 90° between the two scan lines. This guarantees an omni directional reading of the barcode, if the code label satisfies the ACR™ 4 conditions (see par. 4.4 for details). Figure 5 – Mounting Position Refer to par. 4.5 for correct positioning of the scanner with respect to the reading zone and scanner orientation. See par.
INSTALLATION 2 The FBK-6000 is a fast bracket kit allowing a quick and easy mounting of the scanner on the ST-237 bracket. First, it is necessary to fix the FBK-6000 to the DX6400 scanner by means of the mounting screws: Figure 7 – Mounting the FBK-6000 on the Scanner Then, attach the assembly to the mounting bracket by slipping the hook into the bracket hole. Finally, fix it by means of the 2 fixing screws: Figure 8 – Mounting the Assembly on the Bracket 2.
DX6400 2 The table below gives the pinout of the C-BOX 100 terminal block connectors.
INSTALLATION 2.3.1 2 Main/Aux. Serial Interface and I/O Connector The DX6400 master/slave model is equipped with a 25-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the host computer, power supply and input/output signals. The DX6400 Ethernet models adopt a 26-pin male connector instead of the 25-pin one.
DX6400 2 Main Interface The main serial interface is compatible with the following electrical standards: RS232 RS485 full-duplex RS485 half-duplex (20 mA current loop) The 20 mA Current Loop interface is available by using the C-BOX 100 with the optional INT-30 accessory installed in it. The scanner communicates to the C-BOX 100 through the RS232 interface and the INT-30 converts the signals. The main serial interface type and its relative parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.
INSTALLATION 2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft).
DX6400 2 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex interface can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic multiplexer or it can also be used for a master/slave layout. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft).
INSTALLATION 2 Inputs The inputs of the reader are on the 25-pin and 26-pin connector of the DX6400. These inputs are called EXT_TRIG/PS, IN2/ENC, IN3 and IN4.
DX6400 2 DX6400 EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER Vext A/B + 5V ~ V - + ~ B/A Ground Figure 18 - NPN Command Input Connection using External Power DX6400 EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER VS A/B + 5V ~ + V - ~ B/A GND Ground Figure 19 - NPN Command Input Connection using Scanner Power Vext DX6400 EXTERNAL DEVICE V IN3A + 5V ~ + - ~ Ground Vext V IN4A + 5V ~ + ~ - INREF Ground Figure 20 – IN3/IN4 PNP Input Command using External Power 16
INSTALLATION 2 DX6400 EXTERNAL DEVICE VS INREF + 5V ~ + V - ~ IN3A Ground EXTERNAL DEVICE + 5V ~ + V - ~ IN4A GND Ground Figure 21 - IN3/IN4 NPN Input Command using Scanner Power Input devices can be supplied by either scanner power (VS and GND) or external power supplies (Vext). Electrical isolation between the input command logic and the scanner is maintained when powering the input devices from an external supply voltage (Vext).
DX6400 2 By default, OUT1 is associated with COMPLETE READ event, which activates when the code has been read correctly. In case the reader has been programmed to read several codes within the same reading phase, the event activates when all codes have been read. OUT2 is associated with NO READ event, which activates when no code has been read. OUT3 is associated with NONE, which means that the output is always in line state.
INSTALLATION 2 DX6400 USER INTERFACE Vext 100 Vdc max A/B B/A Figure 23 – Output 3 Interface The command signal is filtered and generates a delay of about 50 µs for OUT1 and OUT2 and 1 ms for OUT3.
DX6400 2 2.3.2 Lonworks Input/Output Connector Do not connect an RS232 port to the 9-pin Lonworks Connector. This may damage your Laptop PC. CAUTION The local network used by DX6400 exploits a Lonworks standard communication system requiring only two wires (polarity insensitive) to enable a connection. The connector also provides a positive and a negative supplying wire. In this way, all the slave readers can be powered by the master through the Datalogic standard cables.
INSTALLATION 2 Network Termination When building a Lonworks system the network must be properly terminated by positioning BTK-6000 terminator in the DX6400 master reader and in the last DX6400 slave reader.
DX6400 2 Master Slave VS_I/O 4 4 5 5 3 3 LON A 7 7 LON B 8 8 1 1 REF_I/O CHASSIS VS 9 AWG 16 9 GND 2 AWG 16 2 CHASSIS = male connector = female connector Figure 26 – DX6400-XXX-010 Master/Slave Lonworks Connection CAUTION The maximum current to be propagated to the slave readers through the master is 2 A. For this reason, it is suggested the use of a 24 V power supply allowing to supply up to three readers (master + 2 slaves).
INSTALLATION 2 The diagram below represents the termination of a DX6400-XXX-010 working as slave by means of the BTK-6000 terminator. BTK-6000 Male Side Slave LON A 7 7 LON B 8 8 T = male connector = female connector Figure 29 – DX6400-XXX-010 Slave Termination The diagram below represents the connection between a DX6400 Fieldbus model, which always works as master, and a DX6400-XXX-010 working as a slave reader.
DX6400 2 1 8 Figure 32 – DX6400 RJ45 Female Modular Connector This interface and the connector pinout (see the following table) are IEEE 802.3 10 BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100 Base Tx compliant. RJ45 Modular Jack Pinout Pin 1 2 3 6 4, 5, 7, 8 Name TX + TX RX + RX N.C.
INSTALLATION 2 The following is an example of a connection to a LAN through a Hub using a straight through cable: HUB / SWITCH DX6400 TX+ 1 1 TX- 2 2 RX+ 3 3 n. c. 4 4 n. c. 5 5 RX- 6 6 n. c. 7 7 n. c. 8 8 n. c. = not connected Figure 33 – Straight Through Cable The following is an example of direct connection to a PC using an inverted cable: HOST PC DX6400 TX+ 1 3 TX- 2 6 RX+ 3 1 n. c. 4 4 n. c. 5 5 RX- 6 2 n. c. 7 7 n. c. 8 8 n. c.
DX6400 2 Note than GND is internally connected to chassis. The cable shield is also connected to pin 1 – CHASSIS. DX6400 USER INTERFACE 9/13 VS 23/25 GND 1 CHASSIS V+ (15 – 30 Vdc) V- (Ground) Chassis Earth Ground Figure 35 – Power Supply Using the 25/26-pin Connector 2.
INSTALLATION 2 2.5 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The DX6400 scanners can be connected in a variety of layouts depending on the number of scanners used and the required complexity of the reading station. These layouts range from Single Stand Alone to Complex Lonworks Networks. Several power supplies are available to power the reading stations. Photoelectric sensors used as code presence sensors and optical encoders to signal conveyor speed are also available accessories.
DX6400 2 Fieldbus Models In this case no External Trigger is used and the C-BOX 100 only supplies the reader. The DX6400 Ethernet model is connected to a fieldbus remote Host. It can be activated by a signal generated by the remote Host or always be active if working in Automatic operating mode.
INSTALLATION 2.5.2 2 Pass Through When Pass Through is activated on the Auxiliary interface, the DX6400 reader (all models) can be integrated in a network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. This connection mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface. The DX6400 transmits the messages received by its auxiliary interface (RS232 only) onto its main interface.
DX6400 2 Remote Host P.S.* P.S.* P.S.* Gryphon Fieldbus Network CAB-601X C-BOX 100 AUX DS4600A DS4600A DX6400 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 PWR-120 2 1 * Main Serial Interface 2 1 2 1 Auxiliary Serial Interface P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger/PS input. Figure 39 – Pass Through Connection for Fieldbus Models 2.5.
INSTALLATION 2 DX6400 Master CAB-600X C-BOX 100 AUX MAIN DS4600A Slave 1 1 2 P.S.* Local Host 1 C-BOX 100 2 DS4600A Slave 2 PWR-120 C-BOX 100 1 1 * Main Serial Interface 2 Auxiliary Serial Interface P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger/PS input. Figure 40 – RS232 Master/Slave for DX6400 Master/Slave Models Remote Host CAB-601X C-BOX 100 PWR-120 Fieldbus Network AUX DX6400 Master 2 DS4600A Slave 1 1 P.S.
DX6400 2 2.5.4 Multiplexer The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DX6400 slave reader in a Multidrop network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. Each scanner is connected half-duplex main interface. to Multiplexer (MX4000) with the RS485 P.S.* P.S.* P.S.* a DS4600A DS4600A DX6400 PWR-120 CAB-600X C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 #31 #1 #0 MX4000 1 Local Host 1 * RS485 HD Main Interface P.S.
INSTALLATION 2.5.5 2 Local Lonworks Network A local Lonworks network allows logically connecting a DX6400 master reader with up to 31 DX6400 slaves. Actually, the maximum number of readers to be employed in the network depends on the system operating conditions; that is adopted operating mode and amount of data stream.
DX6400 2 Small Synchronized Network When building a small local Lonworks network (less than 10 scanners), the DX6400 master reader must be connected to a local host computer or a C-BOX 100 by means of a CAB60XX cable connected to the 25-pin or 26-pin D-sub male connector. The master reader connects to the first slave reader of the system through the local Lonworks 9-pin female connector.
INSTALLATION 2 The following image shows a system consisting of six readers where: • the system is powered by the PWR-240 • the master and all slaves are connected together through the CAB-610X cables • the external signals (trigger, encoder, serial to host, etc.) are connected to the master through the C-BOX 100 • one or more slaves are connected through CAB-63XX.
DX6400 2 Large Synchronized Network When building a large local Lonworks network (more than 10 scanners), an SC6000 Controller must be used together with a PWO power supply/junction box unit. In this case the SC6000 unit acts as the system master and is connected to the host through one of its interfaces. All scanners act as slaves and are connected to the SC6000 through the PWO power supply/junction box.
INSTALLATION 2 Multidata Network In this layout, one master and up to 7 DX6400 slave readers have their own P.S. and therefore multiple reading phases. Each P.S. is connected through a C-BOX 100, which in turn is connected to its relative scanner through a CAB-60XX cable. The master sends all the individual messages collected from the Lonworks interface as well as its own to the Local Host through its C-BOX 100.
DX6400 2 2.5.6 Fieldbus Network The Fieldbus Ethernet model offers connectivity without any converter or adapter needed. The DX6400 master Fieldbus communicates with a remote host (for ex. remote PC connected via Internet) by means of a cable connected to the Fieldbus connector provided. It can be activated by a signal generated by the remote Host or by a physical presence sensor. The external signals (trigger, encoder) are connected to the master through the C-BOX 100.
INSTALLATION 2 2.6 DX6400 FLASH™ DYNAMIC FOCUS The DX6400 has an innovative linear motor designed to control the focus position of the scanner via software. This dynamic system, called FLASH™, is able to move the focus position rail to rail, from the minimum position to the maximum position.
DX6400 2 2.6.3 Triggered Mode In Triggered mode, the focus position can be set depending on the received external input (photocell, barrier, serial message…). This mode represents the most traditional Flash™ function, since it requires photocells, barriers or a dedicated interface to the Host (PC or PLC). Figure 50 – Flash™ Triggered Mode 2.6.
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DX6400 2 2.7.2 Test Mode Test Mode is particularly advised during the installation phase, since it causes the reader to be continuously activated allowing to verify its reading features and its reading position with respect to the barcode. To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Press and hold both the ▲ (up arrow) and ▼ (down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to enter the Main menu.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION Genius™ is a new Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several important advantages: • Wizard approach for low skilled users; • Multi-language version; • Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; • Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing to consider the reader as a remote object to be configured and monitored.
DX6400 3 After defining the parameter values the following window appears allowing to complete the reader configuration as follows: - Saving the configuration to disk; - Switching to Advanced mode; - Sending the configuration to the scanner. Figure 53 - Genius™ Wizard Closing Window Test Operating Mode This operating mode is not available when DX6400 works as Slave.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 On Line Operating Mode Figure 55 - On Line Mode Selection This operating mode causes the reader to be connected to an external Presence Sensor using EXT TRIG/PS A and EXT TRIG/PS B inputs. During the active phase of the presence sensor, the DX6400 reader tries to acquire and correctly decode the code. In case the decoding phase is successful, the barcode characters are transmitted on the serial interface. Otherwise, a no read message is sent.
DX6400 3 3.2.2 Genius™ Network Setup Through Master Network Setup allows configuring your Local Lonworks Network through the Master using Genius™. Three different procedures are available to define the number of network slave scanners, their label and address according to two main conditions: Condition Available Procedure Feature Unknown Slave Addresses Net-Autoset automatically assigns random addresses to slave or Stand Alone scanners.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 The following dialog box appears asking whether to send the configuration to the Master or not: icon available on the Toolbar to make the 2. Click the "Yes" button, then click on the “Devices” area appear next to the Parameter Explorer window. By repeatedly clicking the icon this area will be displayed or hidden.
DX6400 3 3. Then, proceed with the network setup by using one of the icons available on the Tool Bar according to the procedure to follow: = Net-Autoset procedure = Network Wizard procedure = Express Network Setup procedure Net-Autoset This procedure is to be used when all scanner addresses and labels are unknown (typically when configuring the network for the first time or whenever a network reconfiguration is required).
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 Network Wizard Before performing this procedure, a Lonworks address must be assigned to each slave scanner. The most practical method is through the Net-Autoset procedure. See par. 3.2.3 for alternative address assignment methods. Once all addresses have been assigned, the Network Wizard is to be used when one or more scanner addresses and labels need to be modified. 1. Click on the button to open the Network Wizard dialog box: a.
DX6400 3 2. If desired, select a slave scanner within the "Current Devices" area and click on the icon (or select the "Show Device" option from the right-click menu) to make the dialog box appear as follows: • • The "Show Device" option is particularly useful after the Net-Autoset procedure or whenever it is necessary to know which address is assigned to a specific slave scanner.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3.2.3 3 Alternative Slave Address Assignment As alternatives to Network Setup through the Master, each Slave scanner can be assigned an address through the following methods: • address setting through the Local Device Network Settings item in the Device Menu with the slave scanner connected to Genius™ • manual address setting through slave scanner keyboard (see par. 2.7.1 for details) 3.
DX6400 3 3.4 PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES The following table contains the list of the factory default settings for the DX6400. Genius™ also allows checking the parameter default values by selecting the "Compare parameters" option available in the Tools menu and comparing the current scanner configuration to the default one.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Parameter Reading System Layout Enable A.S.R.
DX6400 3 Parameter Parameters Main Port Electrical Interface Handshake Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Auxiliary Serial Port Data Tx Heartbeat Pass Through Parameters Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Digital I/O Setting Digital Input Lines Setting Debouncing For Input 1, 3 and 4 Debouncing For Input 2 Input 1 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Input 2 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Input 3 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Input 4 Active Level Overridden by Op.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Parameter System Information Section User Information Section End User Name Device Name Line Name Diagnostics PackTrack Debug Message Tx Enable Statistics 3 Default Setting Empty Empty Empty Disabled (unchecked) Unchecked Disabled (unchecked) 55
DX6400 4 4 READING FEATURES 4.1 ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION (ACR™ 4) The traditional way of barcode reading could be called “Linear Reading”. In this case, the laser beam crosses the barcode symbol from its beginning to its end as shown in the following figure: Laser Beam Figure 60 – Linear Reading In Advanced Code Reconstruction mode it is no longer necessary for the laser beam to cross the label from the start to the end.
READING FEATURES 4 The decoder will be able to read the label with a tilt angle between + α max and - α max as shown in the following figure: 0° OK OK Conveyor -α +α OK No Read No Read No Read OK OK Laser Beam Figure 63 – Reading Zones with α Max The formulas to calculate α maximum depend on various parameters such as: label height, number of scans per second, code motion speed, etc.
DX6400 4 Figure 65 – PackTrack™ System Layout Working in PackTrack™ mode requires the presence of an encoder and a presence sensor to track the moving packs. All PackTrack™ functionalities are programmed via the Genius™ tool (refer to the Genius™ Help On-Line for details).
READING FEATURES 4 For DX scanners the zero coordinate references are located on the scanner. PackTrack™ Coordinate Reference Point where x, y, z = 0 Figure 67 – DX6400 Coordinate Reference Point 4.2.1 PackTrack™ Calibration for DX6400 The DX6400 scanner calibration is already made at the factory and it is not recommended to overwrite it. By means of the Genius™ software tool SPY, the user can set the Direction and PS Offset parameters.
DX6400 4 Once the Spy window has been opened, select the “PackTrack™ Calibration” option from the Tools menu: Figure 69 – Selecting PackTrack™ Calibration Option The following window will open: Figure 70 – PackTrack™ Calibration Window Set the PS Offset and Direction parameters.
READING FEATURES 4 Top View Conveyor Direction DX6400 Scanner Direction 90° Top View Conveyor Direction DX6400 Scanner Direction 180° (Reverse) Top View Conveyor Direction DX6400 Scanner Direction 270° 61
DX6400 4 4.2.2 Overwriting PackTrack™ Calibration for DX6400 Only necessary for special circumstances, it is possible to overwrite the factory scanner calibration by clicking on the “Calibrate DX” button shown in the figure above.
READING FEATURES 4 Figure 72 – DX6400 Scan Legs In the vast majority of systems the x and z data are not necessary. For these cases set x = 0, z= 0 during the calibration procedure. NOTE 4.3 PERFORMANCE The standard scan rate is 1200 scans/sec (600 scans on each leg). Refer to the diagrams in par. 4.5 for further details on the reading features. These diagrams are taken on various resolution sample codes at a 25 °C ambient temperature depending on the conditions listed under each diagram.
DX6400 4 4.4 READING CONDITIONS • • ANSI Grade B minimum 600 scans/sec per leg The following tables describe the requirements for standard applications. Minimum Code Height for Omnidirectional Reading (mm) Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 14 16 18 20 22 0.38 2/5 Inteleaved 18 19 21 23 25 0.50 Code Resolution 21 22 24 26 28 0.60 (mm) 34 35 36 37 39 1.00 3 24 27 30 41 Table 1 Minimum Code Height for Omnidirectional Reading (mm) Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 12 13 15 17 19 0.
READING FEATURES 4 4.5 READING DIAGRAMS DX6400-100-0XX Resolution: 0.38 mm/15 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions with barcode density of 0.38 mm (15 mils). 0 0 -40 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 (cm) -30 -10 -20 -10 z 0 0 10 x 20 10 30 40 (in) (cm) Figure 73 – DX6400 Reading Diagram 0.
DX6400 4 DX6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.50 mm/20 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions with barcode density of 0.50 mm (20 mils). 0 -40 0 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 (cm) -30 -10 -20 -10 z 0 0 10 x 20 10 30 40 (in) (cm) Figure 74 – DX6400 Reading Diagram 0.50 mm / 20 mils Note: x = 0 and z = 0 correspond to the edge of the DX6400 scanner as shown in the figure above.
MAINTENANCE 5 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodically for correct operation of the scanner (see Figure A in chapter "General View"). Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances. Clean the window of the DX6400 when the scanner is turned off or at least when the laser beam is not active. WARNING 5.
DX6400 5 5.2.2 Scanner Replacement Procedure The ASR procedure requires replacing one scanner at a time. NOTE Slave 1. Power down the entire system. 2. Replace the Slave scanner with a new one (default settings). 3. Power up the system and wait for initialization. Master 1. Load the saved configuration from file (.ddc) to the new Master. 2. Power down the entire system. 3. Replace the Master scanner with the new one. 4. Power up the system and wait for initialization.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Before contacting your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, it is suggested to save the device configuration to a *.ddc file by means of the Genius™ software configuration program and check the device exact model and serial number. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Power On: the “Power On” LED is not lit. On Line Mode: the Master’s “Phase On” LED is not lit (when external trigger activates).
DX6400 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem On Line Mode and Serial On Line Mode: the reader does not respond correctly to the expected external signal end. Reading: it is not possible to read the target barcode (always returns No Read) Suggestion In the Genius™ software configuration program select the OPERATING MODES folder and check the “Reading Phase Timeout” parameterization. • • • • • • Communication: the device is not transmitting anything to • the host.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion How do I obtain my units’ serial • The device serial number is printed on the device identification label that is affixed to the numbers? reader (Figure A, 2). • The serial number is also displayed when connecting the device through the Genius™ program. • Serial numbers consist of 9 characters: one letter, 2 numbers, another letter followed by 5 numbers.
DX6400 7 7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Supply voltage Power consumption Communication Interfaces 15 to 30 Vdc 18 W typical 24 W Max.
TECHNICAL FEATURES 7 SOFTWARE FEATURES Readable Codes Code selection Headers and Terminators Operating modes Configuration modes Parameter storage Interleaved 2/5 Code 39 Standard Codabar Code 128 EAN128 Code 93 (standard and full ASCII) EAN/UPC EAN/UPC (including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5) Up to 10 codes during one reading phase Transmitted messages can be personalized using up to 128-byte headers and 128-byte terminators On Line Automatic Test PackTrack Genius™ utility program Non-volatile internal FLASH
GLOSSARY ACR™ 4 Each version of the base has the powerful code reconstruction technology (ACR™ 4). The new fourth generation ACR™ considerably increases the code reconstruction reading capability in the case of damaged or very tilted barcodes. 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.
Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing 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.
Serial Port An I/O port used to connect a scanner to your computer, 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. Step-a-Head™ Step-a-Head™ makes it possible to rotate the reader head and the decoder base independently from each other. As a result of the Step-a-Head™, the DX6400 can always be installed in the ideal position.
INDEX A Accessories; 4 ACR™ 4; 56 Alternative Slave Address Assignment; 51 ASR Network Configuration; 67 C CE Compliance; viii Cleaning; 67 Compliance; vi Connectors 25-pin connector; 11 26-pin connector; 11 Ethernet; 23 Lonworks; 20 E Electrical Connections; 9 Electrical Safety; vi Express Network Setup; 48 F Flash™ Dynamic Focus; 39 Continuous Mode; 39 D-Flash™ Mode; 40 Fixed Mode; 39 Triggered Mode; 40 G General View; x Ethernet Connector Panel; xi Master/Slave Connector Panel; xi Genius™ Advanced Config
S Scanner Direction; 60 Scanner Replacement; 67 Scanner Replacement Procedure; 68 Services and Support; v Small Synchronized Network; 34 Software Configuration; 43 T Technical Features; 72 Test Mode Using Keypad; 42 78 Troubleshooting; 69 Typical Layouts; 27 Fieldbus Network; 38 Local Lonworks Network; 33 Multiplexer; 32 Pass Through; 29 Point-to-Point; 27 RS232 Master/Slave; 30 W WEEE Compliance; viii
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