Datalogic PowerScan D8330, PowerScanM8300, PowerScan M8300-DK Reference Manual
PowerScan® D8330/M8300/M8300-DK
Reference Manual
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 2
2.1 PowerScan® D8330 Interface Cable Connections ........................................ 2
2.2 BC-80X0 Interface Cable Connections ......................................................... 4
2.3 RS-232 Connection ....................................................................................... 5
2.4 USB............................................................................................................... 5
2.5 IBM USB POS ............................................................................................... 6
2.6 WEDGE Connection ..................................................................................... 7
2.7 PEN Emulation Connection ........................................................................... 7
2.8 Network Connections .................................................................................... 8
2.8.1 BC-8060 Network Connectors ...................................................................... 8
2.8.2 Network Cabling ............................................................................................ 9
2.8.3 Network Termination ................................................................................... 10
2.9 PowerScan® M8300 Battery Maintenance .................................................. 11
2.9.1 Battery Charging ......................................................................................... 11
2.9.2 Replacing PowerScan® M8300 Batteries .................................................... 11
2.10 Mounting The BC-80X0 / C-8000 Cradle .................................................... 12
2.10.1 Desktop Mounting ....................................................................................... 13
2.10.2 Wall Mounting ............................................................................................. 16
3 POWERSCAN® M8300 SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS .................. 18
3.1 Stand-alone Layouts ................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Point-to-Point Reader Layout ...................................................................... 18
3.1.2 Stand-Alone Layout with Multiple Readers ................................................. 18
3.1.3 Multiple Stand-Alone Layouts ..................................................................... 19
3.1.4 C-BOX Layout ............................................................................................. 20
3.2 Multidrop STAR-System™ Network Layouts .............................................. 21
3.2.1 Host Master Layout ..................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 BC-8060 Master Layout .............................................................................. 22
3.2.3 Master BC-8060 Network Troubleshooting ................................................. 23
4 CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 24
4.1 Configuration Methods ................................................................................ 24
4.1.1 Reading Configuration Barcodes ................................................................ 24
4.1.2 Using Datalogic Aladdin™ .......................................................................... 24
4.1.3 Copy Command .......................................................................................... 24
4.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from Host .................................................... 25
4.2 Setup Procedures ....................................................................................... 25
4.3 PowerScan® D8330 Setup .......................................................................... 26
4.4 PowerScan® M8300/BC-80X0 Point-to-Point Setup ................................... 26
4.5 PowerScan® M8300/BC-80X0 Stand-Alone Setup ..................................... 27
4.5.1 Using Multiple M-Series Readers with Same Cradle .................................. 29
4.5.2 PowerScan® M8300/STAR-M odem™ in Stand-Alone Mode ...................... 30
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4.6 PowerScan® M8300/STAR-System™ Setup .............................................. 31
4.7 BC-8060 STAR-System™ Network Setup .................................................. 33
4.8 Interface Selection ...................................................................................... 35
4.9 USB Reader Configuration .......................................................................... 38
4.10 Changing Default Settings .......................................................................... 40
RS-232 Parameters .................................................................................... 41
USB Parameters ......................................................................................... 46
Wedge Parameters ..................................................................................... 52
Pen Emulation ............................................................................................. 59
Network Parameters ................................................................................... 64
Data Format ................................................................................................ 69
Power Save ................................................................................................. 81
Reading Parameters ................................................................................... 83
Decoding Parameters ................................................................................. 89
Code Selection ............................................................................................ 92
Advanced Formatting ................................................................................ 110
Radio Parameters ..................................................................................... 129
Display and Keypad Parameters (3-Key Model) ...................................... 135
Display and Keypad Parameters (16-Key Model) ..................................... 139
5 REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 160
5.1 RS-232 Parameters .................................................................................. 160
5.1.1 Handshaking ............................................................................................. 160
5.1.2 ACK/NACK Protocol.................................................................................. 161
5.1.3 FIFO .......................................................................................................... 162
5.1.4 RX Timeout ............................................................................................... 163
5.2 Pen Parameters ........................................................................................ 163
5.2.1 Minimum Output Pulse .............................................................................. 163
5.2.2 Conversion to Code 39 and Code 128 ...................................................... 163
5.2.3 Overflow .................................................................................................... 164
5.2.4 Output and Idle Levels .............................................................................. 164
5.2.5 Inter-Block Delay ....................................................................................... 165
5.3 Network Parameters ................................................................................. 165
5.3.1 Slave Address Range First/Last ................................................................ 165
5.3.2 Network Warning Message ....................................................................... 165
5.3.3 Reception Warning Message .................................................................... 166
5.3.4 Master Header/Terminator Selection ........................................................ 166
5.4 Data Format .............................................................................................. 166
5.4.1 Header/Terminator Selection .................................................................... 166
5.4.2 Define Special Key Sequence ................................................................... 168
5.4.3 Address Stamping ..................................................................................... 175
5.4.4 Address Delimiter ...................................................................................... 175
5.4.5 Time Stamping Format.............................................................................. 176
5.4.6 Time Stamping Delimiter ........................................................................... 176
5.5 Power Save ............................................................................................... 176
5.5.1 Sleep State ............................................................................................... 176
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5.5.2 Enter Sleep Timeout ................................................................................. 177
5.6 Reading Parameters ................................................................................. 177
5.6.1 Trigger Signal ............................................................................................ 177
5.6.2 Trigger Click .............................................................................................. 177
5.6.3 Trigger-Off Timeout ................................................................................... 177
5.6.4 Reads per Cycle ....................................................................................... 177
5.6.5 Safety Time ............................................................................................... 178
5.7 Decoding Parameters ............................................................................... 178
5.7.1 Ink-Spread ................................................................................................ 178
5.7.2 Overflow Control ....................................................................................... 178
5.7.3 Interdigit Control ........................................................................................ 179
5.8 Advanced Formatting ................................................................................ 179
5.8.1 Match Conditions ...................................................................................... 179
5.9 Radio Parameters (M8300 Series Only) ................................................... 179
5.9.1 Radio Protocol Timeout............................................................................. 179
5.9.2 Radio RX Timeout ..................................................................................... 180
5.9.3 Power-Off Timeout .................................................................................... 180
5.9.4 Transmission Mode ................................................................................... 181
5.9.5 Beeper Control for Radio Response ......................................................... 181
5.9.6 Single Store .............................................................................................. 182
5.9.7 Batch Mode ............................................................................................... 182
5.9.8 Find Me (PowerScan® M8300 only) .......................................................... 184
5.10 Display Parameters (Some M8300 Models only) ...................................... 185
5.10.1 Display Mode ............................................................................................ 185
5.11 Configuration Editing Commands ............................................................. 186
5.12 Custom Default Configuration ................................................................... 187
5.13 Code Type Recognition............................................................................. 187
5.14 Configuration Copying Commands ........................................................... 188
5.14.1 Copy PowerScan D8330 Series ............................................................. 188
5.14.2 Copy PowerScan M8300 Series ............................................................ 189
5.14.3 Copy BC-80X0 .......................................................................................... 190
5.15 Default Parameters for POS Terminals ..................................................... 191
5.16 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................... 192
5.17 16-Key PowerScan M8300-DK Display and Keypad Parameters ............ 193
5.17.1 16-key Keyboard Data Format Enable/Disable ......................................... 193
5.17.2 Scanner Code ID ...................................................................................... 194
5.17.3 Scanner Code Length ............................................................................... 194
6 MESSAGE FORMATTING ....................................................................... 195
6.1 Standard Message Formatting .................................................................. 195
6.2 16-key DK Message Formatting ................................................................ 196
6.3 Messages from Host to Reader ................................................................ 198
6.3.1 Cursor Control ........................................................................................... 199
6.3.2 Font Selection ........................................................................................... 199
6.3.3 Clearing Display ........................................................................................ 199
6.3.4 LED and Beeper Control ........................................................................... 200
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6.3.5 Setting RTC .............................................................................................. 200
6.4 Messages from SCANNER Command Keys ............................................. 201
6.4.1 PowerScan M8300 keypad ....................................................................... 201
6.4.2 PowerScan M8300-DK 16-key keypad ..................................................... 202
7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ......................................................................... 203
7.1 PowerScan® D8330 .................................................................................. 203
7.2 PowerScan® M8300 .................................................................................. 204
7.3 PowerScan® M8300-DK 16-Key Model ..................................................... 205
7.4 BC-80X0 / C-8000 ..................................................................................... 207
7.5 System and Radio Features ...................................................................... 208
7.6 Status Indicators ....................................................................................... 208
7.7 Reading Tables ......................................................................................... 211
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LEDs
Laser Output
POWERSCAN® M8300
POWERSCAN® D8330
LEDs
GENERAL VIEW
POWERSCAN® D8330/M8300 READERS
GENERAL VIEW
Cable Connector
Battery Cover
Window
Trigger
Figure A – PowerScan® D8330/M8300 Series Readers
Laser Output Window
Display
Keypad
Figure B – PowerScan
®
M8300 Series Readers with Display
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LEDs
Scan Finder
Button
BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLES
LEDs
Figure C – BC-8000
The label on the cradle contains LED indicators and a scan finder button. When the
button is pressed, the cradle transmits a “broadcast” message. All properly
configured scanners (Radio RX Timeout set to keep the radio “awake”) linked to that
base (through a bind or a join sequence) and within radio range coverage will emit a
beep sequence once every 2 seconds for 30 seconds. A scanner is considered to be
linked when the last transmission ends properly.
The scan finder works only in stand-alone layout (point to point or multiple readers).
Figure D – C-8000
INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
Datalogic renews its range of industrial laser scanners introducing the PowerScan
family: PowerScan® D8330 and PowerScan® M8300. 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 PowerScan® 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 PowerScan
®
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 PowerScan
powerful engine.
In all applications where mobility is a value, the new PowerScan® M8300 represents
the key to increase productivity and flexibility in the working area.
PowerScan
433 MHz band (910 MHz for USA version) and allows bi-directional communication
between the base station and the host. PowerScan
®
M8300 communicates through a low power, license free radio in the
®
M8300 also includes a display
and either a 3 or 16-key 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 reader is associated with its own base station;
• Multipoint: up to 32 readers transmit data to one base station;
• Network: to cover a wide area, connecting up to 16 bases and 512 readers
simultaneously working in automatic roaming.
PowerScan® M8300 is 100% compatible with STAR-System™, the new Datalogic
RF narrow band solution for mobile applications that provides the widest family of
narrow band devices on the market.
Your PowerScan® reader is supplied with its own Quick Reference Guide, which
provides connection, diagrams, reading diagrams, basic application parameter
settings, default values, and specific technical features. You can use either the Quick
Reference Guide 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.
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2 INSTALLATION
Connections should always be made with power OFF !
CAUTION
2.1 POWERSCAN® D8330 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS
The PowerScan® D8330 reader incorporates a multi-standard interface, which can be
connected to a Host by plugging the correct interface cable into the connector and
closing the cable cover.
A. Rubber gasket
B. Plastic boot
C. Cable spacer
D. Cover
E. Strain relief
3
Follow the given procedure for correct cable insertion:
Align
1
3
4 5 6
7
Notch
2
Arrow
INSTALLATION
Tab
Slip the cover over the cable.
Push the plastic boot into the rubber gasket. Take care that the tab on the plastic
boot is aligned with the notch in the rubber gasket.
Push the plastic boot and gasket into the handle. Ensure that the “Front” marking
on the plastic boot is facing out, with the arrow pointing towards the front of the
scanner.
Insert the cable into the socket of the plastic boot.
Insert the cable spacer into the cable wire and slide it towards the handle.
Push the cover along the cable towards the reader, and hook it over the yellow
“tooth”.
Insert the strain relief into the cover and tighten the screw to fix the whole
assembly to the reader handle.
Connections should always be made with power OFF !
CAUTION
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Power
2.2 BC-80X0 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS
Interface Cable
BC-80X0 Connectors
The BC-80X0 incorporates a multi-standard interface, which can be connected to a
Host by simply plugging the correct interface cable into the Host connector, placed on
the base of the cradle. In addition the cradle must be connected to an external power
supply.
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 BC-80X0 Cable
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2.3 RS-232 CONNECTION
(if required)
INSTALLATION
2.4 USB
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(if required)
2.5 IBM USB POS
7
2.6 WEDGE CONNECTION
INSTALLATION
2.7 PEN EMULATION CONNECTION
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Power Supply
RS-485
MULTI-INTERFACE
2.8 NETWORK CO NNE CTIONS
2.8.1 BC-8060 Network Connectors
The multidrop network is a bus system which is propagated from one BC-8060 cradle
to another using individual cables. This is possible thanks to the RS-485 connector
on the front panel of the cradle.
(BC-8060only)
RS-232, USB, Wedge,
PEN Emulation
All cradles are connected together within the bus system through the Datalogic
RS-485 splitter cable (CAB-428, part number 90A051950), which must be inserted in
the RS-485 cradle connector.
Obviously cable length is to be kept to a minimum as with all bus systems.
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Pin
Function
Multidrop Cables
1
RS-485 +
2
RS-485 -
3
N.C.
4
VDC –
5
VDC –
6
N.C.
7
VDC +
8
VDC +
5
2
RJ45
5
2
RJ45
1
1
VDC-
RS-485-
RS-485+
Twisted Pair
– RS
-485 bus
8
5
2
RJ45
8
5
2
RJ45
1
1
Twisted Pair – RS-485 bus
Twisted Pair - Power supply
VDC+
VDC-
RS-485-
RS-485+
Data
Data
Pin 1
2.8.2 Network Cabling
The Multidrop line is made using RJ45 connectors and a cable having the following
specifications:
• twisted pair AWG 24 wires
• 120 Ω impedance
• maximum network cable length 1200 meters
and
Power
Supply
only
When wiring the multidrop cables, note the following:
Pin 8 (or 7) can be connected only if the power has to be propagated from a cradle to a
STARGATE™ base station or ST AR -Box™ converter via the cable.
Pins 5 (or 4) should alway s be connected as reference gr ound .
To avoid excessive voltage drop, it is recommended not to propagate power between
BC-8060 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.
individually powered.
Do NOT connect VDC+ between network devices that are
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No Termination
Static
Dynamic
2.8.3 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.
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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2
2.9 POWERSCAN® M8300 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
2.9.1 Battery Charging
Once the system is connected and powered, you can place the PowerScan
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.
®
M8300
2.9.2 Replacing PowerScan® M8300 Batteries
To change the batteries in your PowerScan
or unscrew the fixing screw on the handle cover and extract the battery pack from the
reader handle.
®
M8300 scanner, press the black button
When the batteries are extracted from the scanner, the timer
maintains the current hour and date for about 1 minute.
NOTE
Replace the old battery pack with a new one by inserting it within the reader handle
and pushing it until it cli ck s.
Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to
high temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified
charger only. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Dispose of the batteries as required by th e
WARNING
relevant laws in force.
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BC-80X0 / C-8000 Cradle
BC-80X0 Quick Reference / C-8000 Quick Reference
BC-8000 Antenna
2 wall-mounting lock hinges
2 adhesive strips
4 rubber feet
1 horizontal base
1 inclined base
2.10 MOUNTING THE BC-80X0 / C-8000 CRADLE
The cradle package contains the following items:
The cradle (either BC-80X0 or C-8000) can be mounted for portable or fixed desktop
usage, or it can be fixed to a wall. The horizontal base allows portable and fixed
desktop usage, while the inclined base provides desktop and wall mounting
guaranteeing a comfortable handling of the PowerScan
®
M8300 reader.
BC-80X0/C-8000 Cradle mounted on the Horizontal Base
BC-80X0/C-8000 Cradle mounted on the Inclined Base
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Mounting
Tabs (4)
Mounting
Rubber Foot
Seat (4)
Adhesive Strip
Seat (2)
Cable
Channels
Mounting
Tabs (4)
Mounting
Cable
Channels
Adhesive Strip
Seat (2)
Rubber Foot
Seat (4)
2.10.1 Desktop Mounting
For desktop usage, you can mount the cradle either on the horizontal base, for reduced
overall dimensions, or on the inclined base for a more ergonomic taking out and
insertion of the reader onto the cradle.
Horizontal base
Holes (2)
Top View Bottom View
Inclined base
Holes (4)
Top View Bottom View
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Portable Desktop Use
1. Correctly position the BC-80X0/C-8000 onto the base by sliding it along the
mounting tabs until aligned.
2. Carefully clean the rubber foot seats of the base to remove any impurities that
could reduce adhesion.
3. Remove the protective plastic from the rubber feet and stick them onto the
bottom surface of the base.
4. If mounting the BC-80X0 cradle, insert the antenna in the appropriate hole on
the body of the cradle and screw it clockwise until tight.
Fixed Desktop Use
For fixed desktop installation, use the adhesive strips or fixing screws (not provided)
according to your needs.
For mounting with adhesive strips:
1. Position the cradle onto the base by sliding it along the mounting tabs until
aligned.
2. Carefully clean the adhesive strip seats of the base to remove any impurities that
could reduce adhesion.
3. Remove the protective plastic from one side of the adhesive strips and stick
them onto the base surface.
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4. Position the cables to be connected to the BC-80X0/C-8000 cradle along the
dedicated channels, as shown in the figures below:
Horizontal Base Inclined Base
5. Remove the plastic from the other side of the strips and affix the base to the
table.
6. If mounting the BC-80X0 cradle, insert the antenna in the appropriate hole on
the body of the cradle and screw it clockwise until tight.
For mounting with screws:
1. Position the cables to be connected to the BC-80X0/C-8000 cradle along the
dedicated channels, as shown in the figures below:
2. Position the base on the table and affix it by means of the screws (not provided).
3. Position the cradle on the base by sliding it along the mounting tabs until
aligned.
4. If mounting the BC-80X0 cradle, insert the antenna in the appropriate hole on
the body of the cradle and screw it clockwise until tight.
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2.10.2 Wall Mounting
1. Remove the yellow caps and insert the two wall mounting lock hinges provided
with your cradle.
2. Position the cables to be connected to the BC-80X0/C-8000 cradle along the
dedicated channels (see figures at page 14).
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If using the adhesive strips:
Carefully clean the adhesive strip
the base to remove any
impurities that could reduce
If using the mounting screws:
Using the mounting holes on the
insert the threaded dowels (not
indicated in the figure below and
a.
seats of
adhesion.
b. Remove the protective plastic from
one side of the adhesive strips and
stick them onto the base surface.
c. Remove the plastic from the other
side of the strips and affix the base
to the wall as indicated in the figure
below.
3.
base as a pattern, mark the wall
where you desire to mount the BC80X0/C-8000.
4. Drill the appropriate size holes and
provided) into the holes.
5. Position the base on the wall as
affix it by means of the screws (not
provided).
6. Attach the cradle on the base by sliding it along the mounti ng t abs until al igned.
7. If mounting the BC-80X0 cradle, insert the antenna in the appropriate hole on
the body of the cradle and screw it clockwise until tight.
Inclined Base Wall-mounting
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3 POWERSCAN® M8300 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-ALON E LAYOUTS
3.1.1 Point-to-Point Reader Layout
3.1.2 Stand-Alone Layout wi th Multipl e Readers
In stand-alone systems, each cradle is connected to a single Host.
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Host
Host
Host
PowerScan® M8300
BC-80X0
BC-80X0
BIND
JOIN
PowerScan®
M8300
PowerScan® M8300
3.1.3 Multi ple 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.
JOIN
BIND
BIND
BC-80X0
Multiple Stand-alone Systems in the Same Area
Since the cradles can communicate to multiple PowerScan
®
M8300 readers, you
might find it useful to employ one or more C-8000 battery chargers in addition to the
BC-80X0 cradle, so that the battery re-charging operation can be performed for
several scanners at the same time.
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BIND
BC-80X0
C-Box
Scanner
PowerScan® M8300
3.1.4 C-BOX Layout
JOIN
System cables to Host
In this layout the BC-80X0 cradle is connected by a dedicated cable using the RS-232
interface to a C-BOX connection box as part of a fixed scanner net w ork. This allow s 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
RS-232, RS-485, Profibus.
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A.
Host Master with STAR-Link™
B.
STAR-Box™ converter
C.
BC-8060 slave cradles
D.
STARGATE™ base stations
Internal
Internal
RS-485 + VDC
RS-485 + VDC
RS-232
A B C
C
D
RS-485 Only
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. PowerScan
®
M8300 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
Termination
Termination
CAB-428 Splitter
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 RS-232 to a STAR-Box™ converter, which is connected to the first slave
in the RS-485 network. In this way the base stations provide communications between
single Host and all
a
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-B ox ™ Installation Manuals and par. ).
2.8.3
See par. 4.6 and 4.7 or the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for system
configuration specifications.
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A.
Host
B.
BC-8060 Master cradle
C.
BC-8060 Slave cradles
D.
STARGATE™ base station
Internal
RS-485 + VDC
RS-485 Only
A
B
C
C
D
RS-485 Only
3.2.2 BC-8060 Master Layout
Internal
Termination
Termination
CAB-428 Splitter
USB, or RS-232, or Wedge, or Pen Emulation
Example Multidrop STAR-System™ Network with BC-8060 as Master
In this layout an BC-8060 cradle acts as the Master. The Host is connected to the
BC-8060 Master using any one of the multi-standard interfaces (RS-232, USB,
WEDGE, or PEN Emulation). The Master is then connected to the slaves in the RS-485
network. In this way the slave cradles provide communications between a
readers in the system. STARGATE™ base stations can also be used as slaves
all
and
single Host
in this network. The devices at the ends of the network must be terminated (see par.
2.8.3
).
See pars. 4.6 and 4.7 or the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for system
configuration specifications.
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