Datalogic DS4600A, Reference Manual

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Page 4: ...ements 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 Datalogic S p A 2003 2006 26 04 06 ...

Page 5: ... 1 Package Contents 4 2 2 Mechanical Installation 5 2 3 Electrical Connections 7 2 3 1 Power Supply 8 2 3 2 Main Serial Interface 9 RS232 Interface 9 RS485 Full Duplex Interface 10 RS485 Half Duplex Interface 11 20 mA Current Loop C Box 100 w INT 30 Accessory Only 13 2 3 3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface 13 2 3 4 Inputs 14 2 3 5 Outputs 16 2 4 User Interface 17 2 5 Positioning 18 2 6 Typical Layouts 19 ...

Page 6: ...d Code Reconstruction 26 3 2 Decoding Capacity in Linear Mode 27 3 2 1 Step Ladder Mode 27 3 2 2 Picket Fence Mode 28 3 3 Performance 29 3 4 Reading Diagrams 31 4 MAINTENANCE 40 4 1 Cleaning 40 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 41 5 1 General Guidelines 41 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES 44 GLOSSARY 46 INDEX 50 iv ...

Page 7: ...C Box 100 C BOX 100 Installation Manual C BOX 300 310 Installation Manual C BOX 400 410 Installation Manual 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 PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where...

Page 8: ...t 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 W...

Page 9: ...when opening the device during maintenance or installation to avoid exposure to hazardous laser light 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 IIIb 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 repr...

Page 10: ...it with a Class 2 or LPS power source which supplies power directly to the scanner via the 25 pin connector Model DS4600A 2XX5 This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug in Power Unit marked Class 2 rated 24 V minimum 0 50 A This device may also be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit with a Class 2 or LPS power source which supplies power directly to the scanner via the 25 pi...

Page 11: ... 6 7 8 10 11 12 2 9 Figure A Cable with 25 pin Connector Laser Beam Output Window Warning Label Mounting Holes Accessory Mounting Holes Data TX LED Good Read LED Ready LED Warning and Classification Labels 1 2 3 4 5 6 External Trigger LED 7 10 8 9 Keypad 11 Display 12 ix ...

Page 12: ...ing according to the signals necessary for the layout of your application Layout Point to point RS485 Master Slave RS232 Master Slave Multiplexer See sub paragraphs under 2 6 for reference Cabling Power Main Serial Interface Auxiliary Interface RS232 Inputs Outputs etc For further details see all sub paragraphs under 2 3 5 Configure the DS4600A scanner by installing and running the WinHost configu...

Page 13: ...ble operating modes to suit various barcode reading system requirements Included in these is a test mode to verify the reading features and exact positioning of the scanner without using external tools Programmability If your requirements are not met by the Standard Application Program Custom Application Programs can be developed by your local Datalogic distributor Some of the main features of thi...

Page 14: ... security system allows the laser to activate only once the motor has reached the correct rotational speed consequently the laser beam is generated after a slight delay from the power on of the scanner 1 1 1 Indicators The four LEDs on the left hand side of the scanner indicate the following READY red indicates the reader is connected to the power supply and the startup was successful If the start...

Page 15: ...e Special Features 0 Standard 5 Integrated Heater Linear Raster 0 Linear 1 Raster Version R1 2 Raster Version R2 1 3 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for the DS4600A Name Description Part Number GFC 41 90 deflection mirror 91D081000 C Box 100 200 Connection Box 93ACC1510 93ACC1520 C Box 300 310 Connection Box Profibus 93A301000 93A301030 C Box 400 410 Connection Box D...

Page 16: ... parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging the list of parts includes DS4600A reader with cable Quick Reference Guide Barcode Test Chart WinHost CD Mounting kit Mounting screws and washers 4 ea Mounting bracket 1 Figure 1 DS4600A Package Contents 4 ...

Page 17: ...6 81 3 19 8 25 0 32 87 9 3 46 M4 N 2 58 2 28 32 5 1 28 3 75 0 15 42 1 65 20 0 79 83 5 3 29 101 3 98 18 0 70 0 90 23 DS4600A 37 20 2 1 46 22 0 86 0 8 14 8 0 58 39 4 1 55 The quote refers to the scan line Mounting hole depth M4 X 5 Figure 2 Overall Dimensions for 2XXX Models 10 0 39 41 8 1 64 M4 N 4 37 1 47 5 0 2 11 8 0 46 81 3 19 8 25 0 32 87 9 3 46 M4 N 2 58 2 28 32 5 1 28 3 75 0 15 42 1 65 37 20 ...

Page 18: ...DS4600A 2 5 5 0 22 115 4 53 57 3 2 26 5 5 0 22 10 5 39 1 54 5 5 0 22 3 0 12 5 5 0 22 35 0 20 mm inch Figure 4 Mounting Bracket Dimensions 6 ...

Page 19: ...ub Connector 25 pin D sub connector pinout Pin Name Function 13 VS Power supply input voltage 25 GND Power supply input voltage 1 CHASSIS Chassis Ground 9 VS External Trigger supply voltage 18 EXT TRIG External Trigger 19 EXT TRIG External Trigger 6 IN1 Input 1 10 IN1 Input 1 14 IN2 Input 2 15 IN2 Input 2 8 OUT1 Output 1 22 OUT1 Output 1 11 OUT2 Output 2 12 OUT2 Output 2 20 RXAUX Auxiliary RS232 i...

Page 20: ...g in Power Unit Figure 7 If the jack input is used to supply power to the DS4600A pin 13 is automatically disconnected the supply voltage for the external trigger remains on pin 9 The plug connector is not supplied with the DS4600A V 10 30 Vdc Jack Plug GND Figure 7 Power Supplied Using the Jack Connector For Standard models the power must be between 10 and 30 Vdc only There is a current peak of a...

Page 21: ...rial 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 configuration of the scanner This is the default interface The following pins of the 25 pin connector are used for RS232 interface connection Pin Name Function 2 TX232 transmitted data 3 RX232 received data 4 RTS232 request to send 5 C...

Page 22: ...85 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 environments The following pins of the 25 pin connector are used for RS485 full duplex communications Pin Name Function 2 TX485 RS485 tran...

Page 23: ...ols It can be used for Multidrop connections in a master slave layout or with a Datalogic Multiplexer see par 2 6 4 and 2 6 5 The following pins of the 25 pin connector are used for RS485 half duplex communications Pin Name Function 2 RTX485 RS485 transmitted received data 4 RTX485 RS485 transmitted received data 7 SGND Main signal ground main interface DS4600A MULTIPLEXER RTX485 2 RTX485 4 RTX485...

Page 24: ...rs connected to a Multiplexer 1 1 CHASSIS 1 RTX485 RTX485 SGND Main 0 max 1200 m three wires shield 7 4 2 7 4 2 120 Ohm MULTIPLEXER RTX485 RTX485 RS485REF SHIELD 1 120 Ohm DS4600A up to 31 x max 2 m 7 4 2 DS4600A DS4600A Figure 12 DS4600A Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer 12 ...

Page 25: ...ate 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 For more details refer to paragraph 2 6 and to the section Auxiliary Interface Menu in the WinHost Help On Line The following pins of the 25 pin connector are used to connect the RS232 auxiliary interface Pin Name Function 20 RXAUX auxiliary RS232...

Page 26: ... Name Function 18 EXT TRIG external trigger 19 EXT TRIG external trigger 6 IN1 input 1 10 IN1 input 1 14 IN2 input 2 15 IN2 input 2 The EXT TRIG inputs are 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 7 is on when the External Trigger signals the active re...

Page 27: ... Figure 15 Input NPN Command Using DS4600A Power 18 6 14 19 10 15 5V DS4600A USER INTERFACE V Signal Ground 30 Vdc max Vext Figure 16 Input PNP Command Using External Power 18 6 14 19 10 15 USER INTERFACE DS4600A VS 9 25 GND V Signal 5V Figure 17 Input PNP Command Using DS4600A Power 15 ...

Page 28: ...the scanner Pin Name Function 8 OUT1 output 1 22 OUT1 output 1 11 OUT2 output 2 12 OUT2 output 2 The meaning of the two outputs OUT1 and OUT2 can be defined by the user No Read Right or Wrong Refer to 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 OUT2 is associated with the Right event which a...

Page 29: ...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 25 pin D sub male 23 20 SGND RXAUX TXAUX 21 DS4600A 25 13 GND VS 9 pin D sub female GND TX RX PC 2 3 5 18 9 EXT TRIG VS Power Supply VS 10 30 Vdc Power GND Trigger EXT TRIG 19 Test Cable for DS4600A 17 ...

Page 30: ...below for the best orientation The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in Figure 19 Position the reader in order to minimize the Pitch angle P Figure 19 Pitch Angle The Skew angle is represented by the value S in Figure 20 Position the reader to assure at least 15 for the Skew angle This avoids the direct reflection of the laser light emitted by the DS4600A For raster models this angle refer...

Page 31: ...e 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 Configuration in the WinHost Help On Line 19 ...

Page 32: ...n 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 c Main Serial Interface dAuxiliary Serial Interface Local Echo RS232 eExternal Trigger for On Line Mode Figure 22 Point to...

Page 33: ...n 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 c Main Serial Interface RS232 dAuxiliary Serial Interface RS232 eExternal Trigger for On Line Mode Figure 23 Pas...

Page 34: ...rial interface The possible main interface types for the master scanner are RS232 or RS485 20 mA C L can also be used if the INT 30 with C Box 100 accessory is installed 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 Operating modes can be used in this layout When On Line Operating mode is used the external trigger...

Page 35: ...signal is unique to the system there is a single reading phase and a single message from the master scanner to the Host computer It is necessary to bring the External Trigger signal to all the scanners The main and auxiliary ports are connected as shown in the figure below c Auxiliary Serial Interface RS232 d Main Serial Interface RS485 Half Duplex eExternal Trigger Figure 25 RS485 Master Slave La...

Page 36: ...igger for On Line Mode Figure 26 Multiplexer Layout The auxiliary serial interface of the slave scanners can be used in Local Echo communication mode to control any single scanner visualize collected data or to configure it using the WinHost utility or Host Mode Programming procedure When On Line Operating mode is used the scanner is activated by an External Trigger photoelectric sensor when the o...

Page 37: ... beam to cross the label from the start to the end With just a set of partial scans on the label obtained using the motion of the label itself the DS4600A is able to reconstruct the barcode A typical set of partial scans is shown in Figure 28 Code Direction Figure 28 Partial scans None of the partial scans contains the whole label The decoder aligns each partial scan correctly and combines them in...

Page 38: ... label as shown in Figure 29 α Laser Beam tilt angle α 0 to α max Figure 29 Tilt angle The formulas to calculate α maximum depend on various parameters such as label height number of scans per second code motion speed etc To obtain α maximum for your application please contact your Datalogic representative You must remember that the decoder will be able to read the label with a tilt angle between ...

Page 39: ...city 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 3 2 1 Step Ladder Mode Direction of code movement at LS speed LH DS4600A Laser beam Figure 31 Step Ladder scanning mode 27 ...

Page 40: ... 2 These symbols signify SN number of effective scans LH label height in mm LS label movement speed in mm s SS number of scans per second For example the DS4600A 800 scans sec for a 25 mm high code moving at 1250 mm s performs 25 1250 800 2 14 effective scans 3 2 2 Picket Fence Mode Direction of code movement at LS speed DS4600A Laser beam LW FW Figure 32 Picket Fence scanning mode 28 ...

Page 41: ...c performs 200 100 2000 800 2 38 scans 3 3 PERFORMANCE The DS4600A scanner is available in different versions according to the reading performance Version Max Code Resolution Speed mm mils scans s 21XX 31XX 0 50 20 800 20XX 30XX 0 25 10 800 220X 32XX 0 20 8 800 Version Reading Distance 210X 200 mm 8 in 980 mm 39 in on 1 00 mm 40 mils codes 200X 160 mm 6 in 540 mm 21 in on 0 50 mm 20 mils codes 220...

Page 42: ... 30 in 24 mm 0 94 in 37 mm 1 46 in 2X2X R2 16 mm 0 62 in 45 mm 1 77 in 71 mm 2 80 in Refer to the diagrams given in paragraph 3 4 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 in the notes under each diagram If standard devices do not satisfy specific requirements contact your neares...

Page 43: ... 800 900 1000 mm 400 300 200 100 0 100 200 300 400 mm 24 28 32 36 40 16 8 8 0 50 mm 20 mils 0 60 mm 24 mils 0 80 mm 31 mils 1 00 mm 40 mils NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 15 Tilt angle 0 Code Resolution Standard for 0 50 mm 20 mils codes and greater Code Reading Cond Standard Parameter selectabl...

Page 44: ... 20 22 0 25 mm 10 mils 0 30 mm 12 mils 0 50 mm 20 mils 8 10 NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 15 Tilt angle 0 Code Resolution High for 0 30 mm 12 mils codes and smaller Standard for 0 50 mm 20 mils codes and greater Code Reading Cond Standard Parameter selectable in WinHost 32 ...

Page 45: ...0 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 mm 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 mm 280 11 0 20 mm 8 mils 0 30 mm 12 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 10 Tilt angle 0 SW Resolution High Parameter selectable in WinHost 33 ...

Page 46: ... 400 440 480 520 mm 240 200 160 120 80 40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 mm 0 50 mm 20 mils 0 60 mm 24 mils 0 80 mm 31 mils NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 PCS 0 90 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 10 Tilt angle 0 SW Resolution Low Parameter selectable in WinHost 34 ...

Page 47: ... mm 20 22 0 25 mm 10 mils 0 30 mm 12 mils 0 50 mm 20 mils 8 10 NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 18 Tilt angle 0 Code Resolution High for 0 30 mm 12 mils codes and smaller Standard for 0 50 mm 20 mils codes and greater Code Reading Cond Standard Parameter selectable in WinHost 35 ...

Page 48: ...0 22 0 25 mm 10 mils 0 30 mm 12 mils 0 50 mm 20 mils 8 10 NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 18 Tilt angle 0 Code Resolution High for 0 30 mm 12 mils codes and smaller Standard for 0 50 mm 20 mils codes and greater Code Reading Cond Standard Parameter selectable in WinHost 36 ...

Page 49: ...24 28 32 36 40 16 8 8 0 50 mm 20 mils 0 60 mm 24 mils 0 80 mm 31 mils 1 00 mm 40 mils NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 15 Tilt angle 0 Code Resolution Standard for 0 50 mm 20 mils codes and greater Code Reading Cond Standard Parameter selectable in WinHost 37 ...

Page 50: ... 20 22 0 25 mm 10 mils 0 30 mm 12 mils 0 50 mm 20 mils 8 10 NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 15 Tilt angle 0 Code Resolution High for 0 30 mm 12 mils codes and smaller Standard for 0 50 mm 20 mils codes and greater Code Reading Cond Standard Parameter selectable in WinHost 38 ...

Page 51: ...0 360 400 440 480 520 mm 240 200 160 120 80 40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 mm 0 20 mm 8 mils 0 25 mm 10 mils 0 30 mm 12 mils NOTE 0 0 is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2 5 and Code 39 PCS 0 90 Pitch angle 0 Skew angle 15 Tilt angle 0 SW Resolution High Parameter selectable in WinHost 39 ...

Page 52: ...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 WARNING Clean the window of the DS4600A when the scanner is turned off or at least when the laser beam is deactivated 40 ...

Page 53: ...rogram help files Either connect the device and select the parameter you re interested in by pressing the F1 key or select Help Contents DS4600A 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 cli...

Page 54: ...ent flowing from EXT TRIG to EXT TRIG Are the photo sensor LEDS if any working correctly Is the sensor reflector system aligned On line Mode EXT TRIGGER 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 ...

Page 55: ...ing to the host Is the serial cable connected Is the correct wiring respected Are serial host settings equivalent to the serial device setting If using C BOX 100 be sure the RS485 termination switch is positioned to OFF Communication Data transferred to the host are incorrect corrupted or incomplete In the WinHost program select the DATA FORMAT tab and check for values of HEADER TERMINATOR SEPARAT...

Page 56: ...ined OUT1 and OUT2 optocoupled open emitter open collector VCE max 40 Vdc Collector Current max 40 mA continuous 130 mA pulsed VCE saturation 1V at 10 mA max Power Dissipation max 90 mW at 40 C Ambient temp OPTICAL FEATURES Light Source Semiconductor laser diode Wavelength Note 1 630 680 nm Safety Class Class 2 EN60825 1 CDRH READING FEATURES Note 2 200X 300X 210X 310X 220X 320X Aperture Angle 66 ...

Page 57: ...4600A0 2XX5 Operating temperature Note 3 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 30 to 40 C 22 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Humidity max 90 non condensing Vibration resistance 14 mm 2 to 10 Hz 1 5 mm 13 to 55 Hz IEC 68 2 6 test FC 2 g 70 to 200 Hz 2 hours on each axis Shock resistance 30g 11 ms IEC 68 2 27 test EA 3 shocks on each axis Protection class IP65 PHYSICAL FEATURES Mechanical dimensi...

Page 58: ...nsfer 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 from 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...

Page 59: ...es 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 continuous...

Page 60: ...d 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 generator...

Page 61: ...hecksum 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 2 and 2 5 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 Pr...

Page 62: ... Main RS232 9 L Laser Safety vi M Maintenance 40 Model Description 3 O Outputs 16 P Package Contents 4 Performance 29 Picket Fence Mode 28 Positioning 18 Power Supply viii Product Description 1 R Reading Diagrams 31 Reference Documentation v S Safety Regulations vi Services and Support v Step Ladder Mode 27 T Technical Features 44 Troubleshooting 41 Typical Layouts 19 Multiplexer 24 Pass Through 2...

Page 63: ...etic compatibility and product safety Basée sur la législation des Etats membres relative à la compatibilité électromagnétique et à la sécurité des produits Über die Annäherung der Gesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten in bezug auf elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und Produktsicherheit entsprechen Basado en la aproximación de las leyes de los Países Miembros respecto a la compatibilidad electromagnética ...