Datalogic DRAGON D131, DRAGON M131 Reference Manual
DRAGON™ D131/M131
Reference Manual
Dragon™ D131/M131
REFERENCE MANUAL
DATALOGIC S.p.A.
Via Candini 2
40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna - Italy
Dragon™ D131/M131 Reference Manual
Ed.: 01/2007
This manual refers to software version 1.00 and later
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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.
© Datalogic S.p.A. 2007
Rev. A
CONTENTS
GENERAL VIEW ......................................................................................... ix
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 2
2.1 Dragon™ D131 Interface Cable Connections ............................................... 2
2.2 OM-30X0 Interface Cable Connections ........................................................ 4
2.3 RS232 Connection........................................................................................5
2.4 USB .............................................................................................................. 5
2.5 IBM USB POS............................................................................................... 5
2.6 WEDGE Connection .....................................................................................5
2.7 PEN Emulation Connection........................................................................... 5
2.8 Network Connections....................................................................................6
2.8.1 Network Cabling............................................................................................ 6
2.8.2 Network Termination.....................................................................................8
2.9 Dragon™ M131 Battery Maintenance...........................................................9
2.9.1 Battery Charging ........................................................................................... 9
2.9.2 Replacing Dragon™ M131 Batteries............................................................. 9
3 DRAGON™ M131 SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS ..........................10
3.1 Stand Alone Layouts...................................................................................10
3.1.1 Point-to-Point Reader Layout...................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Stand Alone Layout with Multiple Readers.................................................. 10
3.1.3 Multiple Stand Alone Layouts...................................................................... 11
3.1.4 C-BOX Layout............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Multidrop STAR-System™ Network Layouts ..............................................13
3.2.1 Host Master Layout..................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 OM-3000 Master Layout ............................................................................. 14
3.2.3 Master OM-3000 Network Troubleshooting ................................................ 15
4 CONFIGURATION...................................................................................... 16
4.1 Configuration Methods................................................................................ 16
4.1.1 Reading Configuration Barcodes ................................................................ 16
4.1.2 Using Datalogic Aladdin™ .......................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Copy Command.......................................................................................... 16
4.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from Host.................................................... 17
4.2 Setup Procedures .......................................................................................17
4.3 Dragon™ D131 Setup................................................................................. 18
4.4 Dragon™ M131/OM-30X0 Point-to-Point Setup ......................................... 18
4.5 Dragon™ M131/OM-30X0 Stand Alone Setup............................................ 19
4.5.1 Using Multiple M-Series Readers With Same Cradle.................................. 21
4.5.2 Dragon™ M131/STAR-Modem™ in Stand Alone Mode ............................. 22
4.6 Dragon™ M/STAR-System™ Setup ........................................................... 23
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4.7 OM-3000 STAR-System™ Network Setup ................................................. 25
4.8 Interface Selection ...................................................................................... 27
4.9 USB Reader Configuration.......................................................................... 31
4.10 Changing Default Settings .......................................................................... 33
RS232 PARAMETERS............................................................................... 34
Baud Rate................................................................................................... 35
Parity........................................................................................................... 35
Data Bits .....................................................................................................36
Stop Bits...................................................................................................... 36
Handshaking ............................................................................................... 36
Ack/Nack Protocol....................................................................................... 37
FIFO............................................................................................................ 37
Inter-character Delay .................................................................................. 37
Rx Timeout.................................................................................................. 38
Serial Trigger Lock...................................................................................... 38
USB PARAMETERS ..................................................................................39
Handshaking ............................................................................................... 40
Ack/Nack Protocol....................................................................................... 40
FIFO............................................................................................................ 40
Inter-character Delay .................................................................................. 41
Rx Timeout.................................................................................................. 41
Serial Trigger Lock...................................................................................... 41
Keyboard Nationality................................................................................... 42
FIFO............................................................................................................ 43
Inter-character Delay .................................................................................. 44
Inter-code Delay.......................................................................................... 44
USB Keyboard Speed................................................................................. 44
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WEDGE PARAMETERS ............................................................................45
Keyboard Nationality................................................................................... 46
Caps Lock................................................................................................... 47
Caps Lock Auto-Recognition (IBM AT compatible only) .............................. 48
Num Lock.................................................................................................... 48
Inter-character Delay .................................................................................. 48
Inter-code Delay.......................................................................................... 49
Keyboard Setting ........................................................................................ 49
Control Character Emulation....................................................................... 51
PEN EMULATION ......................................................................................52
Operating Mode .......................................................................................... 53
Minimum Output Pulse................................................................................ 54
Conversion to Code 39 (D131 Series Only)................................................ 55
Conversion to Code 39 and Code 128 (M131 Series Only) ........................ 55
Overflow...................................................................................................... 55
Output Level................................................................................................ 56
Idle Level..................................................................................................... 56
Inter-Block Delay......................................................................................... 56
NETWORK PARAMETERS ....................................................................... 57
RS485 Network........................................................................................... 58
Network Baud Rate..................................................................................... 58
Slave Address Range ................................................................................. 59
Network Warning Message ......................................................................... 59
Reception Warning Message ...................................................................... 59
Master Cradle Header................................................................................. 60
Master Cradle Terminator ........................................................................... 61
DATA FORMAT.......................................................................................... 62
Code Identifier............................................................................................. 64
Custom Code Identifier ............................................................................... 64
Header ........................................................................................................ 65
Terminator................................................................................................... 66
Special Keys ............................................................................................... 67
Field Adjustment .........................................................................................68
Field Adjustment Character......................................................................... 69
Code Length Tx .......................................................................................... 69
Character Replacement .............................................................................. 70
Address Stamping (M131 Series Only)....................................................... 72
Address Delimiter (M131 Series Only)........................................................ 72
Time Stamping (M131 Series Only) ............................................................ 73
Time Stamping Delimiter (M131 Series Only)............................................. 73
POWER SAVE............................................................................................ 74
Sleep State ................................................................................................. 75
Enter Sleep Timeout ................................................................................... 75
READING PARAMETERS .........................................................................76
Trigger Type................................................................................................ 77
Trigger Signal.............................................................................................. 77
Trigger Click................................................................................................ 77
Trigger-off Timeout ..................................................................................... 78
Flash Mode ................................................................................................. 78
Reads per Cycle ......................................................................................... 78
Safety Time................................................................................................. 79
Beeper Intensity .......................................................................................... 79
Beeper Tone ............................................................................................... 80
Beeper Type ............................................................................................... 80
Beeper Length ............................................................................................ 80
Good Read Spot Duration........................................................................... 81
Aiming System ............................................................................................ 81
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Cradle Beeper Intensity .............................................................................. 81
DECODING PARAMETERS....................................................................... 82
Ink Spread................................................................................................... 83
Overflow Control ......................................................................................... 83
Interdigit Control.......................................................................................... 83
Decoding Safety.......................................................................................... 84
Puzzle Solver™ .......................................................................................... 84
CODE SELECTION .................................................................................... 85
Auto-configuration....................................................................................... 86
EAN/UPC Family ........................................................................................ 88
2/5 Family ................................................................................................... 94
Code 39 Family........................................................................................... 95
Code 128 Family......................................................................................... 96
Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 97
Codabar Family........................................................................................... 97
MSI ............................................................................................................. 99
Code 11 .................................................................................................... 100
Code 16K.................................................................................................. 101
Code 49 .................................................................................................... 101
RSS Codes ............................................................................................... 102
ADVANCED FORMATTING..................................................................... 103
Concatenation........................................................................................... 104
Advanced Formatting................................................................................ 107
RADIO PARAMETERS ............................................................................ 122
Radio Protocol Timeout ............................................................................ 123
Power-Off Timeout.................................................................................... 123
Transmission Mode................................................................................... 124
Beeper Control for Radio Response ......................................................... 124
Single Store .............................................................................................. 125
Batch Mode............................................................................................... 126
Find Me..................................................................................................... 126
DISPLAY PARAMETERS ........................................................................ 127
Date and Time .......................................................................................... 128
Contrast .................................................................................................... 128
Font Size................................................................................................... 128
Backlight ................................................................................................... 128
Display-Off Timeout ..................................................................................129
Display Mode............................................................................................ 129
Keypad...................................................................................................... 130
5 REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 131
5.1 RS232 Parameters ................................................................................... 131
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5.1.1 Handshaking ............................................................................................. 131
5.1.2 ACK/NACK Protocol ................................................................................. 132
5.1.3 FIFO.......................................................................................................... 133
5.1.4 RX Timeout ............................................................................................... 134
5.2 Pen Parameters........................................................................................ 134
5.2.1 Minimum Output Pulse.............................................................................. 134
5.2.2 Conversion to Code 39 and Code 128...................................................... 134
5.2.3 Overflow.................................................................................................... 135
5.2.4 Output and Idle Levels .............................................................................. 135
5.2.5 Inter-Block Delay....................................................................................... 136
5.3 Network Parameters ................................................................................. 136
5.3.1 Slave Address Range First/Last................................................................ 136
5.3.2 Network Warning Message ....................................................................... 136
5.3.3 Reception Warning Message .................................................................... 137
5.3.4 Master Header/Terminator Selection ........................................................ 137
5.4 Data Format.............................................................................................. 137
5.4.1 Header/Terminator Selection .................................................................... 137
5.4.2 Define Special Key Sequence................................................................... 139
5.4.3 Address Stamping..................................................................................... 146
5.4.4 Address Delimiter...................................................................................... 146
5.4.5 Time Stamping Format ............................................................................. 147
5.4.6 Time Stamping Delimiter........................................................................... 147
5.5 Power Save............................................................................................... 147
5.5.1 Sleep State ............................................................................................... 147
5.5.2 Enter Sleep Timeout ................................................................................. 148
5.6 Reading Parameters ................................................................................. 148
5.6.1 Trigger Signal............................................................................................ 148
5.6.2 Trigger Click.............................................................................................. 148
5.6.3 Trigger-Off Timeout................................................................................... 148
5.6.4 Reads per Cycle ....................................................................................... 148
5.6.5 Safety Time............................................................................................... 149
5.7 Decoding Parameters ...............................................................................149
5.7.1 Ink-Spread ................................................................................................ 149
5.7.2 Overflow Control ....................................................................................... 149
5.7.3 Interdigit Control........................................................................................ 150
5.8 Radio Parameters (M131 Series Only) ..................................................... 150
5.8.1 Radio Protocol Timeout ............................................................................ 150
5.8.2 Power-Off Timeout.................................................................................... 150
5.8.3 Transmission Mode................................................................................... 150
5.8.4 Beeper Control for Radio Response ......................................................... 151
5.8.5 Single Store .............................................................................................. 151
5.8.6 Batch Mode............................................................................................... 152
5.8.7 Find Me (Dragon M131 only) .................................................................... 153
5.9 Display Parameters (Some M131 Models Only) .......................................153
5.9.1 Display Mode............................................................................................ 153
5.10 Configuration Editing Commands ............................................................. 154
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5.11 Custom Default Configuration ................................................................... 155
5.12 Code Type Recognition ............................................................................ 155
5.13 Configuration Copying Commands ........................................................... 156
5.13.1 Copy Dragon™ D131 Series ..................................................................... 156
5.13.2 Copy Dragon™ M131 Series ..................................................................... 157
5.13.3 Copy OM-30X0 ......................................................................................... 158
5.14 Default Parameters for POS Terminals..................................................... 159
5.15 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................... 160
6 MESSAGE FORMATTING ....................................................................... 161
6.1 Messages from Host to Gun ..................................................................... 161
6.1.1 Cursor Control........................................................................................... 162
6.1.2 Font Selection........................................................................................... 163
6.1.3 Clearing Display........................................................................................ 163
6.1.4 LED and Beeper Control........................................................................... 163
6.1.5 Setting RTC .............................................................................................. 164
6.2 Messages From Gun Command Keys ...................................................... 164
7 TECHNICAL FEATURES......................................................................... 166
7.1 Dragon™ D131 ......................................................................................... 166
7.2 Dragon™ M131......................................................................................... 167
7.3 OM-30X0 / C-3000.................................................................................... 168
7.4 System and Radio Features...................................................................... 169
7.5 Status Indicators ....................................................................................... 169
7.6 Reading Diagrams .................................................................................... 172
A HOST CONFIGURATION STRINGS........................................................ 173
B CODE IDENTIFIER TABLE...................................................................... 187
C HEX AND NUMERIC TABLE ...................................................................190
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GENERAL VIEW
LEDs
Laser Outpu
Window
Figure A – DRAGON™ D131 and M131 Series Readers
DRAGON™ D131/M131 READERS
Trigger
DRAGON™ D131
Cable Connecto
DRAGON™ M131
Batter
Cover
LEDs
Keypad
Display
Figure B – DRAGON™ M131 Series Readers with Display
Laser Output Window
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LEDs
OM-30X0 / C-3000 CRADLES
Figure C – OM-3000
LEDs
x
Figure D – C-3000
INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
Datalogic renews its range of industrial laser scanners introducing the Dragon™
family: Dragon™ Desk and Dragon™ Mobile. Robustness and ergonomics remain
unsurpassed: clearly audible beeper and bright "good read" LEDs for areas where
noise levels are normally high; the aim mode, which helps point to the right code, has
now been extended to the whole Dragon™ family. Optical parts are completely
suspended on shock absorbers and a careful choice of the body materials, such as
the co-moulded rubber, protect the Dragon™ from damage due to "falls".
New enhanced architecture, based on an M16 high-speed microprocessor, enables
exceptional performance for promptness and reading speed of standard codes as
well as the ability to read poorly printed and damaged codes. Puzzle Solver
Technology™, a patent from Datalogic, adds further strength to the Dragon™
powerful engine.
In all applications where mobility is a value, the new Dragon™ M represents the key
to increase productivity and flexibility in the working area. Dragon™ M
communicates through a low power, license-free radio in the 433 MHz band (910
MHz for USA version) and allows bi-directional communication between the base
station and the host. Dragon™ M also includes a display and a 3 push-button
keypad. Thanks to these features, the operator can receive information from the host,
interact with the central system and visualize the code read. The cordless system
offers scalable solutions to solve simple applications and complex projects:
• Point to point: each gun is associated with its own base station;
• Multipoint: up to 32 guns transmit data to one base station;
• Network: to cover a wide area, connecting up to 16 bases and 512 guns
Dragon™ M is 100% compatible with STAR-System™, the Datalogic RF narrow
band solution for mobile applications that provides the widest family of narrow band
devices on the market.
Your Dragon™ reader is supplied with its own Quick Reference Manual which
provides connection diagrams, basic application parameter settings, default values,
and specific technical features. You can use either your reader's Quick Reference
Manual or this Manual for initial configuration in order to set the default values and
select the interface for your application. This manual provides all the necessary
information for complete mechanical installation and system software configuration.
simultaneously working in automatic roaming.
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2
DRAGON™ D131/M131
2 INSTALLATION
Connections should always be made with power OFF!
CAUTION
2.1 DRAGON™ D131 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS
The Dragon™ D131 reader incorporates a multi-standard interface which can be
onnected to a Host by plugging the correct interface cable into the connector and
c
osing the cable cover.
cl
A
B
C
E
A. Rubber boot
B. Rubber boot cl
C. Cover
. Strain relief
D
. Screw
E
2
D
ip
INSTALLATION
Follow the given procedure for correct cable insertion:
2
Align
Align
5
2
3
4
6
1
7
Slip the cover over the cable.
Push the rubber boot completely over the connector. Take care that the rubber
boot ma
rk is aligned to the connector clip.
Pull the rubber boot towards the connector until it covers and is flush with the
connector moulding.
Lock the rubber boot clip around the r
ubber boot aligning them as shown in the
figure.
Insert the assembly (connector + rubber boot locked through clip) into the reader
connector. Push
the cover along the cable towards the reader handle and make it
hook over the yellow tooth therefore closing the handle.
Insert the strain re
lief into the cover.
screw into the strain relief and tighten to fix the whole assembly to the
Insert the
reader ha
ndle.
CAUTION
Connections should always be made with power OFF!
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2
DRAGON™ D131/M131
2.2 OM-30X0 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS
Po
wer
Interface Cable
OM-30X0 Connectors
The OM-30X0 incorporates a mu
ost by simply pluggin
H
e base of the cradle. In addition the cradle must be connected to an external power
th
ly.
supp
g the correct interface cable into the Host connector, placed on
lti-standard interface which can be connected to a
To disconnect the cable, insert
a paper clip or other similar
object into the hole
corresponding to the Host
connector on the body of the
cradle.
Push down on the clip while
unplugging the cable.
Disconnecting the OM-30X0 Cable
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INSTALLATION
2.3 RS232 CONNECTION
2
2.4 USB
2.5 IBM USB POS
2.6 WEDGE CONNECTION
(if required)
(if required)
(if required)
2.7 PEN EMULATION CONNECTION
(if required)
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DRAGON™ D131/M131
2.8 NETWORK CONNECTIONS
The OM-3000 provides an RS485 multidrop connection to link up to 16 base stations
together in a network layout.
.8.1 Network Cabling
2
The RJ45 connector on the re
S485 multidrop network from one cradle to another. For cradles connected to two
R
fferent devices (network in and network out) an RS485 splitter cable (CAB-428, part
di
number 90A051950) is used. Custo
etween cradles. b
ar panel of the OM-3000 cradle allows propagating the
m cables are used to connect the network
RS485 Network
Power
OM-3000 Connectors
Internal
Termination
RS485 Only
CAB-428 Splitter
RS485 Only
Host
Internal
Termination
USB, or RS232, or Wedge, or Pen Emulation
Example RS485 Network Connection
Multistandard Interface
RS485 Only
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INSTALLATION
V
V
V
2
The custom cables have the following specifications:
• twisted pair AWG 24 wires
• 120 Ω impedance
• maximum network cable length 1200 meters
Pin Function Multidrop Cables
1 RS485 +
Pin 1
2 RS485 3 N.C.
4 VDC –
Data
and
Power
Supply
5 VDC –
6 N.C.
7 VDC +
8 VDC +
Data
only
RJ45
5
2
1 1
DC-
RS485RS485+
Twisted Pair - RS485 bus
RJ45
5
2
RJ45
8
5
2
1 1
DC+
DC-
RS485
RS485
Twisted Pair - RS485 bus
RJ45
8
5
2
Twisted Pair - Power supply
When wiring the multidrop cables, note the following:
As with all bus systems, the best overall performance is obtained by keeping cable
length to a minimum.
Pin 8 (or 7) should be connected only if power has to be propagated from a cradle to a
STARGATE™ base station or STAR-Box™ converter via the cable. See par 3.2 for
example network layouts.
Pins 5 (or 4) should always be connected as reference ground.
To avoid excessive voltage drop, it is recommended not to propagate power between
OM-3000 cradles when used as battery chargers but to supply each cradle
individually. The total number of devices which can be connected to a single power
supply depends on the power supply voltage, the wire length and resistance and
therefore the voltage drop.
Do NOT connect VDC+ between network devices that are
individually powered.
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DRAGON™ D131/M131
2.8.2 Network Termination
The first and last cradles of the chain (the two ends of the bus) must be properly
terminated. The cradle has an internal terminator that can be selected via jumper.
For this selection you must open the device.
No Termination Static Dynamic
Terminator for Multidrop Network
Static termination works for all network configurations. However, the network is
always under load even when no data transmission takes place.
Dynamic termination can be used for baud rates at or above 38400 and provides less
load on the network when idle.
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INSTALLATION
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2.9 DRAGON™ M131 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
2.9.1 Battery Charging
Once the system is connected and powered, you can place the Dragon™ M131 into
the cradle to charge the battery.
When the reader is correctly inserted in the cradle, the "Reader" red LED on the cradle
goes on to indicate that the battery is charging. The "Reader" green LED on the cradle
goes on when the battery is completely charged.
2.9.2 Replacing Dragon™ M131 Batteries
To change the batteries in your Dragon™ M131 scanner, unscrew the retaining
screw and extract the battery pack from the reader handle. Then, insert the new
battery pack into the reader handle and tighten the screw.
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NOTE
WARNING
When the batteries are extracted from the scanner
maintains the current hour and date for about 1 minute.
Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to
high temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified
charger only. Risk of e
an incorrect type. Dispose of the batteries as required by the
xplosion if the battery is replaced by
relevant laws in force.
2
, a timer
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DRAGON™ D131/M131
3 DRAGON™ M131 SYSTEM AND NETWORK
LAYOUTS
There are two basic system layouts that can be employed: Stand Alone systems
(including Point-to-Point layouts) and Multidrop STAR-System™ Networks.
3.1 STAND ALONE LAYOUTS
3.1.1 Point-to-Point Reader Layout
Dragon™ M
BIND
Host
OM-30X0
3.1.2 Stand Alone Layout with Multiple Readers
on™ M
Dra
JOIN
Host
In stand alone systems, each cradle is connected to a single Host.
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BIND
OM-30X0
DRAGON™ M131 SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS
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3.1.3 Multiple Stand Alone Layouts
Many stand alone connections can operate in the same physical area without
interference, provided all readers and cradles in the system have different addresses.
Host
Dragon™ M
OM-30X0
JOIN
BIND
gon™ M
Dra
BIND
JOIN
Host
OM-30X0
Dragon™ M
Host
BIND
OM-30X0
Multiple Stand Alone Systems in the Same Area
Since the cradles can communicate to multiple Dragon™ M131 readers, you might
find it useful to employ one or more C-3000 battery chargers in addition to the
OM-30X0 cradle, so that the battery re-charging operation can be performed for
several scanners at the same time.
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3.1.4 C-BOX Layout
Dragon™ M
JOIN
DRAGON™ D131/M131
Scanne
BIND
C-Box
OM-30X0
System cables to Host
In this layout the OM-30X0 cradle is connected by a dedicated cable using the RS232
interface to a C-BOX connection box as part of a fixed scanner network. This allows the
flexibility of a hand-held reading station integrated into a variety of fixed scanning
applications so that all readers (both fixed and hand-held), in the system provide
communications to the Host.
The various C-BOX models provide many interface types for the Host system such as
RS232, RS485, Profibus.
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3.2 MULTIDROP STAR-SYSTEM™ NETWORK LAYOUTS
Even though many stand alone systems can operate in the same physical area without
interfering with each other, it may be desirable to bridge data from multiple base
stations in a network to a
single Host. Dragon™ M131 readers are compatible with
STAR-System™ networks. These networks provide seamless active roaming for any
RF reading device in the system.
3.2.1 Host Master Layout
C
Internal
D
Termination
RS485 + VDC
RS48
5 Only
C
Internal
Termination
C
AB-428 Splitter
B
RS232
RS485 + VDC
A. Host Master with STAR-Link™
B. STAR-Box™ converter
C. OM-3000 slave cradles
D. STARGATE™ base stations
Example Multidrop STAR-System™ Network with Host as Master
In this layout the Host acts as the Master using STAR-Link™ software. The Host is
connected in RS232 to a STAR-Box™ converter which is connected to the first slave in
the RS485 network. In this way the base stations provide communications between a
single Host and all readers in the system. STARGATE™ base stations are used as
slaves in this network. The Slaves at the ends of the network must be terminated (see
the STARGATE™ and STAR-Box™ Installation Manuals and par. 2.8.2).
See par. 4.6 and 4.7 or the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for system
configuration specifications.
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3.2.2 OM-3000 Master Layout
DRAGON™ D131/M131
Internal
Termination
C
RS485 + VDC
Internal
D
RS485 Only
C
CAB-428 Splitter
Termination
RS485 Only
USB, orRS232, or Wedge, or Pen Emulation
B
A. Host
B. OM-3000 Master cradle
C. OM-3000 Slave cradles
D. STARGATE™ base station
Example Multidrop STAR-System™ Network with OM-3000 as Master
In this layout an OM-3000 cradle acts as the Master. The Host is connected to the
OM-3000 Master using any one of the multi-standard interfaces (RS232, USB,
WEDGE, or PEN Emulation). The Master is then connected to the slaves in the RS485
network. In this way the slave cradles provide communications between a
and
all readers in the system. STARGATE™ base stations can also be used as slaves
single Host
in this network. The devices at the ends of the network must be terminated (see par.
2.8.2).
See pars. 4.6 and 4.7 or the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for system
configuration specifications.
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3.2.3 Master OM-3000 Network Troubleshooting
Two diagnostic strings can be sent via RS232 from the Host to the Master cradle in
order to have feedback about the network itself.
#+LSlave
Returns a list of all the Slaves recognized at boot up.
Example:
In a network where the Master cradle has address 0188 and one Slave cradle with
address 0001, the response is:
188
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#+Alive<xxxx>
Executes a continuous Alive request to the slave xxxx in order to monitor the
performance of the connection. A diagnostic message is displayed on the Host.
Example:
If this command is sent for slave cradle with address 0032, the response is:
/*32: OM-30X0 SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.00 20/10/2006*/
if there are no communication errors
/*32: FAIL*/
if there are communication errors.
To exit from this command, reset the system by cycling power to the Master cradle.
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DRAGON™ D131/M131
4 CONFIGURATION
4.1 CONFIGURATION METHODS
4.1.1 Reading Configuration Barcodes
This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration of your reader by
following the setup procedures in this chapter (see par. 4.2 for an overview).
If you wish to change the default settings, this manual provides complete
configuration of your reader in an easy way.
To configure your reader:
1) Open the folded page in Appendix C with the hex-numeric table and keep it
open during the device configuration.
2) Read the Enter Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page
of configuration.
3) Modify the desired parameters in one or more sections following the
procedures given for each group.
4) Read the Exit and Save Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of
each page of configuration.
Reference notes describing the operation of the more complex parameters are given
in chapter 5.
4.1.2 Using Datalogic Aladdin™
Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and userfriendly configuration method via the RS232/USB-COM interface.
It also allows upgrading the software of the connected device (see the Datalogic
Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).
4.1.3 Copy Command
A previously configured device (Master), can be used to send its configuration directly
to other devices of the same type (Slaves). The particular procedure for each device is
given in par. 5.13.
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CONFIGURATION
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4.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from Host
An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS232
interface. This method is particularly useful when many devices need to be
configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter
settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.
4.2 SETUP PROCEDURES
For Dragon™ D131 Series readers, follow the setup procedures in pars. 4.3, and 4.8.
For Dragon™ M131 Series readers, the setup procedures depend on two basic
applications, Stand Alone or STAR-System™.
Stand Alone applications allow communication with the Host by either the OM-30X0
cradle (par. 4.5), or by the STAR-Modem™ radio modem (par. 4.5.2).
STAR-System™ applications allow communication with the Host through an RS485
network by the STARGATE™ RF base station or by the OM-3000 cradle (par. 4.6
and par. 4.7).
Proceed as shown in the following diagram:
by choosing the setup
Begin Setup
procedure for your Dragon™ reader
as indicated below.
STAR-System™ Network Applications
OM-3000
Par. 4.6
Dragon™ Dx31
Par. 4.3
Par. 4.7
Stand Alone Applications
Dragon™ Mx31/OM-30X0
Par. 4.4
Par. 4.7
Optional Par. 4.4.1
multiple guns per OM-3000
Dragon™ M/STAR-Modem™
Your reader is now ready to read
barcodes using the default setti ngs.
in Stand Alone Mode
Par. 4.4.2
End of Setup
STAR-System™ Applications
Dragon™ Mx31/STAR-System™
STARGATE™
•
• OM-3000 Network
• STAR-Modem™ in STAR-System™ Mode
Par. 4.5
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4.3 DRAGON™ D131 SETUP
Read the restore default parameters code below.
1.
Restore Dragon™ D131 Default
DRAGON™ D131/M131
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After reading the above code, go to par. 4.8 Interface Selection.
4.4 DRAGON™ M131/OM-30X0 POINT-TO-POINT SETUP
A rapid configuration procedure has been devised for point-to-point applications
where a
and where it is not necessary to set the Date and Time parameters.
A special pre-printed bind-address label provided in the OM-30x0 base station
package can be used to bind the Dragon™ M131 reader to the base station with the
address coded on the label. The address is also written numerically on the label to be
easily recognized. Valid addresses are in the range from 0000 to 1999. Make sure
that all cradles used in the same area have different addresses.
To rapidly configure your point-to-point application:
1.
2.
3.
single reader is associated exclusively with its own OM-30x0 base station
Apply the bind-address label onto the OM-30x0 base station as indicated in
the OM-30x0 Quick Reference Manual.
When the OM-30X0 cradle is connected and powered, read the Bind-
Address label to pair the Dragon™ M131 to the OM-30X0 cradle.
The green LED on the Dragon™ M131 will blink: the reader is ready to be
positioned onto the cradle.
Firmly position the reader onto the cradle within 10 seconds, a beep will be
emitted, signaling that the OM-30X0 cradle has been paired to the Dragon™
M131, and the green LED on the reader will go off.
Green LED
If it ever becomes necessary to change the reader,
just read the bind-address label applied to the
cradle and position the new reader onto the cradle.
Do not use multiple guns with this configuration
method.
4.
Configure the OM-30X0 cradle, refer to the “OM-30X0 Quick Reference”.
END of procedure. YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ CODES.
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