SCS INSTASCAN S556-EP, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...CANNER MODEL S556 EP Operations Manual SCS Corporation 10905 Technology Place San Diego CA 92127 Phone 858 485 9196 Fax 858 485 0561 www scs corp com info scs corp com 556 EP Manual cover p65 2 27 200...

Page 2: ...ay be contained in this Operations Manual SCS makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this Operations Manual and reserves the right to make changes to this Operations Manual a...

Page 3: ...as 11 Placing the Antennas 12 Connecting to a PC Serial Port or RS 232 13 Connecting to an AC Outlet 14 Configuring the Scanner 15 Aligning the Antenna 18 Installing Dura labels 19 Reading Information...

Page 4: ...s 32 SCS Patents 32 S556 EP Specifications 33 Chapter 6 DB 25 Connector Function 35 Receive Antenna Select Lines 36 Transmit Antenna Select Lines 37 Peripheral Inputs 37 Peripheral Outputs 38 Limited...

Page 5: ...els using a read write head antenna The scanner conforms to FCC Part 90 specifications and can operate with one to six externally connected antennas Dura label RF tags that contain information program...

Page 6: ...such as dust dirt oil and mist as well as label damage and objects residing outside the line of sight result in inefficient and erroneous results The SCS Interactive Identification System overcomes th...

Page 7: ...scan field without misidentification or identifying the same tags multiple times It also uses a robust protocol that maintains a uniform per tag scan time regardless of the number of tags in the scan...

Page 8: ...numerous tags are required to be read simultaneously Conveyor belt applications are ideally suited to the scanner The scanner provides six pairs of coaxial connectors for supporting up to six externa...

Page 9: ...ter Compatible screen and keyboard 9 pin RS 232 port Windows 95 or 98 16 MB of RAM 32 MB recommended FCC Part 90 Site License U S Customers The applications you use to interface with this system may h...

Page 10: ...n on radio frequency RF communications Chapter 4 Troubleshooting describes how to identify resolve and avoid problems when using the scanner and tag This chapter also contains Customer Service informa...

Page 11: ...The scanner provides the connectors and LEDs described in the follow ing sections and shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 S556 EP InstaScan Scanner P ower R ocker S witch AC Power P ower On LED Activity Error...

Page 12: ...DC power receptacle The power cord provided with the scanner should be plugged into this connector and into the wall outlet For more information refer to Connecting to an AC Outlet on page 14 The smal...

Page 13: ...r supply Activity Error Yellow Flicker scanner detects tag information Constant Flickering with no tag in the scanning field a Noisy environment or possible interference resulting in diminished tag re...

Page 14: ...na locations 2 Connect external antennas see page 11 3 Place the antenna for optimum read write operation see page 12 4 Connect the scanner to a computer serial port or RS 232 see page 13 5 Connecting...

Page 15: ...external antenna Figure 4 shows the external antenna connections to the scanner I The S556 EP can be used with fewer than six antennas Install antennas sequentially starting with the left most connec...

Page 16: ...gs When writing the antenna should be no more than 20 inches from objects bearing tags Caution to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance operator s should not be closer than 22 inches to a transmitting anten...

Page 17: ...tor A 15 pin to 9 pin adapter if your computer has a 15 pin serial port connector A 25 pin to 9 pin adapter if your computer has a 25 pin serial port connector These adapters are available from most c...

Page 18: ...Off switch on the scanner front panel is in the OFF position see Figure 3 2 Connect the power cord to the AC receptacle in the scanner front panel see Figure 3 3 Connect the other end of the power co...

Page 19: ...om left to right 7 Select the Series 5 Test Tool icon in the Series 5 tools folder from the start menu 8 If the scanner is attached to COM1 or COM2 it will be recognized by the application automatical...

Page 20: ...e top of the Series 5 Scanner Test window Position the tag in the antenna field ensuring that the object which the tag is attached is not between the antenna and tag 14 Position a tag within 60 inches...

Page 21: ...e object with the tag within 20 inches of the antenna 19 Click on the Write Test button and observe the results in the Test Results box If the test passes you will see Check Write Write OK 20 If the t...

Page 22: ...lable antenna buttons Press the Go button 5 Move the object with the tag into the scanning area the point where you intend to scan 6 Adjust the antennas until the application indicates it detects a ta...

Page 23: ...xample tags can be inserted into the front tail of a shirt or the waistline of pants using a heat seal patch and a heat press Because this system does not require line of sight scanning the tag does n...

Page 24: ...lick the Connect button 3 After a few seconds the main SCS Demo dialog will come up The scanner is in List ID mode As a tag is moved into the field in front of the antenna you will see the ID of that...

Page 25: ...frame hit Query All Any writeable memory location will become editable white while write protected memory locations will stay gray 4 Move the mouse cursor over a memory location and click within that...

Page 26: ...to the left of the Write Protect text 9 To complete the block write command select the Perform button 10 To return to the List ID mode click the OK button Loading Your Application After you install y...

Page 27: ...attenuation This chapter provides tips for optimizing radio frequency RF communications with your InstaScan and Dura label Topics in this chapter include Signal interference see page 24 Signal attenu...

Page 28: ...g signals may be An RF system such as an RF local area network LAN or another Interactive Identification system located close to your system Security gates garage doors or similar devices that emit RF...

Page 29: ...other fluids surrounding the antenna or tag Almost every object furniture partitions and people in the path of a signal causes some degree of attenuation The effects can be minimized by careful anten...

Page 30: ...rials office plan closed or open and the presence of windows and ducting The RF field pattern and the reading distance may be influenced by nearby metal objects such as appliances equipment metal wall...

Page 31: ...the problem Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution The Power ON LED does not light when you turn on the scanner The AC outlet may not be working Plug another electrical appliance s...

Page 32: ...ge 30 You receive an error message when configuring the scanner The scanner may not be turned on Verify that the Power ON LED is lit The scanner s serial port connection to your computer may not be se...

Page 33: ...illiseconds No RF Power The supplied SCS Diagnostic tag may be used to verify that the scanner is transmitting RF power When held within a few inches of the transmit antenna the LED on the Diagnostic...

Page 34: ...le 1 InstaScan Scanner Information InstaScan Model Number Serial Number located on the bottom of scanner Any modifications made to the scanner or tags Location where system is installed 2 Computer Inf...

Page 35: ...ining the Scanner configuration program Follow these steps to return your scanner and accessories for service 1 Carefully pack your scanner and accessories in the original static protected bubble wrap...

Page 36: ...poration is currently holding the following patents Other patents outstanding 4 424 579 4 442 507 4 933 735 5 148 256 5 296 722 5 407 851 5 496 763 4 796 074 5 095 362 5 583 819 5 686 341 5 856 788 5...

Page 37: ...diagnostic use Pin assignments DB9F Pin 1 Not used Pin 2 Transmit Data Input Pin 3 Receive Data Output Pin 4 Internally connected to Pin 6 Pin 5 Protective Ground Pin 6 Internally connected to Pin 4...

Page 38: ...ature 0 to 43 C 32 to 110 F Approved Standards FCC Part 90 Maximum serial cable length 10 meters 30 Feet Dimensions 36 8 cm x 40 6 cm x 14 cm 14 5 in x 16 in x 5 5 in Weight 5 5 Kg 12 lbs 556 EP Manua...

Page 39: ...t bit 4 8 TX_ASEL5 Transmit antenna select bit 5 9 TX_ASEL3 Transmit antenna select bit 3 10 TX_ASEL1 Transmit antenna select bit 1 11 RX ASEL5 Receive antenna select bit 5 12 RX ASEL3 Receive antenna...

Page 40: ...Select Lines Pins 13 25 12 24 and 11 are the high order bits of the hardware pins that select the receive antenna Bit 0 is kept internal to the interrogator These lines are used to drive external mul...

Page 41: ...ntenna Quantity command 3 Default mode automatically cycles through all antennas The interrogator will freeze at a certain antenna selection by issuing the Select Transmit Antenna command Peripheral I...

Page 42: ...of the Write Peripheral Outputs command The outputs are compatible with CMOS levels Table 5 Output Characteristics Note VCC Min is 4 75 volts VCC is nominally 5 0 volts Description Min Max Units High...

Page 43: ...omparator BUFCOMP This is the digitized output of the RF receiver Receiver blanking signal BLANK When low the microcontroller is ignoring the output from the RF receiver VCC This is the 5 0 V regulate...

Page 44: ...ctive product or deliver to Customer an equivalent product to replace the defective item All products that are replaced shall become the property of SCS Replacement products may be new or reconditione...

Page 45: ...ns must be displayed indicating CAUTION A minimum separation distance of 20 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons for meeting FCC RF Exposure compliance See Users manual for details...

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Page 47: ...m separation distance of 20 inches must be maintained between an antenna and persons to meet FCC RF Exposure compliance See Users Manual for details on operation requirements U519 FCC rewrite 2 22 01...

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