Datalogic TC1200 Reference Manual

TC1200

Reference Manual

Datalogic Automation Srl
Via Lavino, 265
40050 - Monte S. Pietro
Bologna - Italy

TC1200 Reference Manual

Ed.: 01/2011

This manual refers to software release 1.0.0 or later.

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CONTENTS

REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ix

Conventions................................................................................................................. ix

Reference Documentation........................................................................................... ix

Services and Support .................................................................................................. ix

Patents......................................................................................................................... ix

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES..................................................................... x

FCC Compliance ..........................................................................................................x

Power Supply................................................................................................................ x

CE Compliance.............................................................................................................x

Handling....................................................................................................................... xi

1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................1

1.1 Configuration Methods..................................................................................................1

1.1.1 Configuration Using Datalogic Aladdin™......................................................................1

1.1.2 Configuration Using Serial Programming Strings .........................................................1

1.1.3 Configuration Using Programming Barcode Labels......................................................1

1.2 BUTTON AND LED Indicators......................................................................................2

1.3 Available Models...........................................................................................................2

2 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................3

2.1 TC1200 CCD Scanner..................................................................................................3

2.1.1 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................3

2.1.2 Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................4

2.2 TC1200 CCD Scan Engine...........................................................................................8

2.2.1 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................8

2.2.2 Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................9

2.3 Positioning ..................................................................................................................13

3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS...............................................................14

3.1 TC1200 Configuration.................................................................................................14

4 BARCODE CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................31

4.1 Initial Setup.................................................................................................................31

Restore Default...........................................................................................................31

Interface Selection......................................................................................................31

4.2 Changing Default Settings..........................................................................................33

Global Interface Features ...........................................................................................34

RS232.........................................................................................................................35

Baud Rate...................................................................................................................36

Parity...........................................................................................................................36

Data Bits .....................................................................................................................37

Stop Bits .....................................................................................................................37

RS232/USB-COM.......................................................................................................38

Intercharacter Delay ...................................................................................................39

Disable Character.......................................................................................................39

Enable Character........................................................................................................39

ACK/NAK Options.......................................................................................................39

ACK Character............................................................................................................39

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NAK Character............................................................................................................40

ACK/NAK Timeout......................................................................................................40

ACK/NAK Retry Count................................................................................................40

ACK/NAK Error Handling............................................................................................40

USB-KBD ...................................................................................................................41

Keyboard Country.......................................................................................................42

Keyboard Country (continued)....................................................................................43

Keyboard Intercode Delay ..........................................................................................43

Send Control Characters ............................................................................................44

USB Keyboard Speed.................................................................................................44

USB Keyboard Speed (continued)..............................................................................45

READING PARAMETERS ......................................................................................... 46

Illumination Mode........................................................................................................47

Operating Mode..........................................................................................................47

Automatic Threshold...................................................................................................47

Phase Off Event..........................................................................................................48

Timeout.......................................................................................................................48

Serial Start..................................................................................................................48

Serial Stop ..................................................................................................................48

LED Indication ............................................................................................................48

Label Programming Mode ..........................................................................................49

DATA FORMAT .........................................................................................................50

Data Transmission......................................................................................................51

Code Verifier Mode.....................................................................................................51

Match String................................................................................................................51

Wrong Code String .....................................................................................................51

Case Conversion ........................................................................................................52

Global Prefix ...............................................................................................................52

Global Suffix ...............................................................................................................52

No Read String ...........................................................................................................52

Transmit AIM IDs........................................................................................................ 53

Transmit Custom Label IDs ........................................................................................53

Custom Label Identifiers.............................................................................................53

Custom Label Identifiers (continued)..........................................................................54

Custom Label Identifiers (continued)..........................................................................55

Custom Code Identifiers (continued) ..........................................................................56

DIGITAL OUTPUTS ...................................................................................................57

Output 1 Activation Event ...........................................................................................58

Output 1 Deactivation Event....................................................................................... 58

Output 1 Deactivation Timeout ...................................................................................58

Output 1 Activation Event ...........................................................................................58

Output 2 Activation Event ...........................................................................................59

Output 2 Deactivation Event....................................................................................... 59

Output 2 Deactivation Timeout ...................................................................................59

Output 2 Activation Event ...........................................................................................59

POWER SAVE ...........................................................................................................60

Sleep Mode Timeout...................................................................................................61

CODE SELECTION....................................................................................................62

UPC-A.........................................................................................................................63

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Check Character Tx....................................................................................................63

Expand to EAN-13......................................................................................................63

Number System Tx ..................................................................................................... 63

UPC-A Minimum Reads..............................................................................................64

Coupon Control...........................................................................................................64

UPC-E.........................................................................................................................65

Check Character Tx....................................................................................................65

Expand to UPC-A .......................................................................................................65

Expand to EAN-13......................................................................................................65

Number System Tx ..................................................................................................... 66

UPC-E Minimum Reads..............................................................................................66

EAN-13 .......................................................................................................................67

Check Character Tx....................................................................................................67

ISBN Conversion ........................................................................................................67

ISSN Conversion ........................................................................................................67

Flag 1 Character.........................................................................................................68

EAN-13 Minimum Reads ............................................................................................68

Coupon Control...........................................................................................................68

EAN-8 .........................................................................................................................69

Check Character Tx....................................................................................................69

Expand to EAN-13......................................................................................................69

EAN-8 Minimum Reads ..............................................................................................69

Enable Optional P2 Add-On .......................................................................................70

Enable Optional P5 Add-On .......................................................................................70

P2 Minimum Reads ....................................................................................................70

P5 Minimum Reads ....................................................................................................71

Optional Add-On Timer...............................................................................................71

GTIN Format...............................................................................................................72

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................72

Character Correlation .................................................................................................72

In-Store Minimum Reads ............................................................................................ 73

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................73

Code 39 Full ASCII.....................................................................................................73

Code Length Control...................................................................................................73

Set Length ..................................................................................................................74

Code 39 Check Tx......................................................................................................74

Code 39 Start/Stop Tx ................................................................................................74

Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical) ...............................................................................75

Code 32 Check Tx......................................................................................................75

Code 32 Start/Stop Tx ................................................................................................75

Check Calculation.......................................................................................................76

Minimum Reads..........................................................................................................76

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................77

Character Correlation .................................................................................................77

Interdigit Ratio.............................................................................................................77

Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................78

Stitching......................................................................................................................78

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................79

GS1-128 Enable .........................................................................................................79

Code Length Control...................................................................................................79

Set Length ..................................................................................................................79

Expand to Code 39.....................................................................................................80

Check Tx.....................................................................................................................80

Function Character Tx ................................................................................................80

Sub-Code Change Tx.................................................................................................80

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Minimum Reads..........................................................................................................81

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................81

Character Correlation .................................................................................................82

Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................82

Stitching......................................................................................................................82

ISBT 128 Concatenation.............................................................................................83

Concatenation Mode...................................................................................................83

Dynamic Concatenation Timeout................................................................................83

Interleaved 2 of 5........................................................................................................84

Code Length Control...................................................................................................84

Set Length ..................................................................................................................84

Check Calculation.......................................................................................................85

Check Tx.....................................................................................................................85

Minimum Reads..........................................................................................................86

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................86

Character Correlation .................................................................................................87

Stitching......................................................................................................................87

Zero Pattern................................................................................................................87

Standard 2 of 5 ...........................................................................................................88

Code Length Control...................................................................................................88

Set Length ..................................................................................................................88

Check Calculation.......................................................................................................88

Check Tx.....................................................................................................................89

Minimum Reads..........................................................................................................89

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................90

Character Correlation .................................................................................................90

Stitching......................................................................................................................90

Codabar......................................................................................................................91

Code Length Control...................................................................................................91

Set Length ..................................................................................................................91

Codabar ABC..............................................................................................................92

Concatenation Mode...................................................................................................92

Dynamic Concatenation Timeout................................................................................92

Check Calculation.......................................................................................................93

Check Tx.....................................................................................................................93

Start/Stop Set .............................................................................................................93

Start/Stop Tx...............................................................................................................94

Start/Stop Match.........................................................................................................94

Minimum Reads..........................................................................................................94

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................95

Character Correlation .................................................................................................95

Interdigit Ratio.............................................................................................................95

Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................96

Stitching......................................................................................................................96

Code 11 ......................................................................................................................97

Code Length Control...................................................................................................97

Set Length ..................................................................................................................97

Check Calculation.......................................................................................................98

Check Tx.....................................................................................................................98

Minimum Reads..........................................................................................................99

Decoding Level...........................................................................................................99

Character Correlation ...............................................................................................100

Interdigit Ratio...........................................................................................................100

Stitching....................................................................................................................100

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional ..................................................................................101

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GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation .................................................. 101

Minimum Reads........................................................................................................101

GS1 DataBar Expanded ...........................................................................................102

GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1-128 Emulation...........................................................102

Code Length Control.................................................................................................102

Set Length ................................................................................................................102

Minimum Reads........................................................................................................103

Coupon Control.........................................................................................................103

GS1 DataBar Limited................................................................................................104

GS1 DataBar Limited GS1-128 Emulation ...............................................................104

Minimum Reads........................................................................................................104

Code 93 ....................................................................................................................105

Code Length Control.................................................................................................105

Set Length ................................................................................................................105

Check Calculation.....................................................................................................106

Check Tx...................................................................................................................106

Minimum Reads........................................................................................................107

Decoding Level.........................................................................................................107

Character Correlation ...............................................................................................108

Quiet Zones ..............................................................................................................108

Stitching....................................................................................................................108

MSI ...........................................................................................................................109

Code Length Control.................................................................................................109

Set Length ................................................................................................................109

Check Calculation.....................................................................................................110

Check Tx...................................................................................................................110

Minimum Reads........................................................................................................111

Decoding Level.........................................................................................................111

Stitching....................................................................................................................112

5 PARAMETER REFERENCES .................................................................................113

5.1 RS232 Parameters ...................................................................................................113

5.1.1 RS232 Only ..............................................................................................................113

5.1.2 RS232/USB COM Parameters .................................................................................114

5.2 Reading Parameters.................................................................................................118

5.2.1 Illumination Mode......................................................................................................118

5.2.2 Operating Mode........................................................................................................119

5.2.3 Good Read LED .......................................................................................................122

5.3 Data Formatting........................................................................................................123

5.3.1 Global Prefix/Suffix ...................................................................................................124

5.3.2 Code Identifiers.........................................................................................................126

5.3.3 Code Verifier.............................................................................................................129

5.4 Digital Outputs ..........................................................................................................130

5.5 Power Save ..............................................................................................................131

5.6 Code Selection .........................................................................................................131

5.6.1 Concatenation...........................................................................................................133

5.6.2 Set Length ................................................................................................................134

6 TECHNICAL FEATURES.........................................................................................136

6.1 Reading Diagrams....................................................................................................137

A DEFAULT PARAMETERS TABLE..........................................................................138

B KEYPAD...................................................................................................................142

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C

ASCII/HEX/DECIMAL CHART.................................................................................144

D RESERVED CHARACTERS....................................................................................146

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REFERENCES

CONVENTIONS

This manual uses the following conventions:
“User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a TC1200.
“Device” refers to the TC1200.
“You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to

install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a TC1200.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

The documentation related to the TC1200 management is listed below:

 GFC-TC1200 Installation Manual
 Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On Line

SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on
to www.automation.datalogic.com and click on the links

indicated for further information:

 PRODUCTS

Search through the links to arrive at your product page which describes specific Info,
Features, Applications, Models, Accessories, and Downloads including the Datalogic
Aladdin™ utility program, which allows device configuration using a PC. It provides
RS232 and USB-COM interface configuration.

 SERVICE

- Overview

- Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements

- Sales Network

- Listing of Subsidiaries, Repair Centers, Partners

- Helpdesk

- Material Return Authorization

PATENTS

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
US Patents: 5,144,118; 5,311,000; 5,481,098; 5,493,108; 5,929,421; 5,992,740; 6,098,883;

6,260,764; 6,443,360 B1; 6,631,846 B2; 6,808,114 B1; 6,817,525 B2; 6,997,385 B2;
7,075,663 B2; 7,387,246 B2.

European Patents: 789,315 B1; 926,620 B1; 962,880 B1; 997,760 B1; 1,128,315 B1;
1,164,536 B1; 1,217,571 B1; 1,396,811 B1; 1,413,971 B1.

Additional patents pending.

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SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES

FCC COMPLIANCE

Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of
Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment.

This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

POWER SUPPLY

This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only.

This accessory device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed or CSA Certified Power Unit
with «Class 2» or LPS power source, which supplies power directly to the scanner via the 9­pin or USB connector.

CE COMPLIANCE

Warning:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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HANDLING

The TC1200 is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand
vibration and shock when correctly installed, however it is also a precision product and
therefore before and during installation it must be handled correctly to avoid damage.

 avoid that the scanners hit one another causing damage. They should be handled

separately.

 avoid that the scanners are dropped (exceeding shock limits).

 do not fine tune the positioning by striking the scanner or bracket.

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 do not weld the scanner into position which can cause electrostatic, heat or output

window damage.

 do not spray paint near the scanner which can cause output window damage.

INTRODUCTION

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1 INTRODUCTION

The TC1200 compact CCD reader is the perfect solution for many OEM applications. It
contains a built-in decoder

and multi-standard interface. Due to its well-balanced mix of
technical characteristics it is perfect for integration into custom equipment, setting a new
standard in this product class.

This Reference Manual provides connection diagrams, default parameter listing, complete
application parameter settings, specific technical features and reading diagrams.

1.1 CONFIGURATION METHODS

1.1.1 Configuration Using Datalogic Aladdin™

(for RS232/USB-COM Interfaces)

The easiest way to configure TC1200 is by using the Datalogic Aladdin™ utility program
downloadable from: www.automation.datalogic.com

.

Aladdin allows you to program the TC1200 reader by selecting configuration commands
through a user-friendly graphical interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the
reader over the selected communication interface, or they can be printed as barcodes to be
scanned.

Aladdin also provides Help On-Line files explaining how to use the program as well as
descriptions of the configuration parameters.

Aladdin also provides the ability to perform a software upgrade for the connected device (see
the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).

1.1.2 Configuration Using Serial Programming Strings

(for RS232/USB-COM Interfaces)

This manual contains the complete

set of command strings for TC1200 configuration. These
strings can be sent via the RS232/USB-COM interface using a terminal emulator such as
HyperTerminal.

Refer to Chapter 3 of this manual for configuration procedures using Serial Strings sent by
the Host.

1.1.3 Configuration Using Programming Barcode Labels

(for all Interfaces)

Refer to Chapter 4 of this manual for configuration procedures using Programming Bacode
Labels.

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1.2 BUTTON AND LED INDICATORS

On the face of the TC1200 scanner a keypad is present with a button and three indicator
LEDs which are described in the table below.

TC1200 Scanner

TC1200 Keypad

INDICATORS Color MEANING

ON = Power ON POWER LED Blue
OFF = Power OFF or standby (only USB model)
ON = Good Read
OFF = No Read

GOOD Read LED Green

Blinks = USB enumeration
ON = External trigger or button pressed TRIGGER LED Yellow
OFF = No trigger

Button Press for manual trigger

1.3 AVAILABLE MODELS

The TC1200 reader is available in models that differ in regard to the following characteristics:

 Output Interface
 Enclosure

The following models are therefore available:

 TC1200-1000 CCD Reader, RS232
 TC1200-1100 CCD Reader, USB
 TC1200-0000 Scan Engine CCD Reader, RS232
 TC1200-0100 Scan Engine CCD Reader, USB

INSTALLATION

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 TC1200 CCD SCANNER

2.1.1 Mechanical Installation

The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used for its
installation.

57

[2.24]

50

[1.97]

31

[1.22]

18.7
[0.736]

25

[0.98]

45

[1.77]

6

[0.24]

6

[0.24]

8

[0.31]

11

[0.44]

8

[0.30]

8

[0.30]

11

[

0

.43]

MØ3

[Ø0.12] N°4

Figure 1 - Overall Dimensions

Optical Axis

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2.1.2 Electrical Connections

The TC1200-1000 Scanner is equipped with a 9-pin Male D-Sub connector for connection to
the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are indicated in
the following table:

Figure 2 - 9-pin Male D-sub Connector

9-pin Connector

1 VCC +5Vdc
2 GND Ground
3 RX Receive Data
4 TX Transmit Data
5 OUT1 + Output signal 1, positive
6 OUT1/2 - Output signal 1/2, negative
7 OUT2 + Output signal 2, positive
8 EXT-TRIG + External Trigger Input, positive
9 EXT-TRIG - External Trigger Input, negative

Table 1 - TC1200-1000 Scanner Pinout

The TC1200-1100 Scanner is equipped with a USB Type A connector for connection to the
PC standard USB Port. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table:

Figure 3 – USB Type A Connector

USB Type A Connector

1 VCC +5 Vdc
2 DATA - USB Data, negative
3 DATA + USB Data, positive
4 GND Ground

Table 2 - TC1200-1100 Scanner Pinout

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RS232 Interface

The TC1200-1000 Scanner can communicate with the Host using the RS232 signals
provided on the 9-pin connector. The pins are indicated in Table 1 and in the following
diagram:

It is a

lways advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be

less than 15 m (49.2 ft).

TC1200 9-pin

2

3

G

ND

RX

TX

4

Host

GND

TXD

RXD

Earth

Ground

Figure 3 - RS232 Interface Connection to Host

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Inputs

There is an input available on the TC1200-1000 Scanner relative to the External Trigger
used to signal the reading phase for On Line Operating Mode. The pins are indicated in
Table 1. This input is optocoupled and can be dr

iven by both an NPN or PNP type command.

The connections are indicated in the following diagrams:

EXT TRIG+

8

9

+ 5V

TC1200

EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Signal

V

30 Vdc max.

V

ex t

EXT TR IG -

Figure 4 - Input NPN Command Using External Power

8

9

+ 5V

TC1200 EXTERNAL TRIGGER

30 Vdc max.Vext

V

Signal

Ground

EXT TRIG+

EXT TRIG-

Figure 5 - Input PNP Command Using External Power

EXTERNAL TRIGGERTC1200

Signal

8

9

+ 5V

1

2

GND

Ground

V

EXT TRIG+

EXT TRIG-

Vcc 5Vd c

Figure 6 - Input NPN Command Using TC1200 Power

EXTERNAL TRIGGERTC1200

8

9

+ 5V

Vc c 5V dc

1

2 GND

Ground

V

Sig nal

EXT TRIG+

EXT TRIG-

Figure 7 - Input PNP Command Using TC1200 Power

The External Trigger Input can also be activated by the external button (Push Button =
Trigger On).

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Outputs

There are two outputs available on the TC1200-1000 Scanner. Each output can be activated
on one of the following events: Good Read, No Read, Wrong Code.

The active level (high or low) of each Output can also be configured in software.

The pins are indicated in Table 1. The connections are indicated in the following diagram:

USER INTERFACE

Vext 30 Vdc ma x

OUT1 +

5
6 OUT1/2 -

TC1200

Figure 4 – Output1 Connection. Example NPN

USER INTERFACE

Vext 30 Vdc ma x

OUT2 +

7
6 OUT1/2 -

TC1200

Figure 9 – Output2 Connection. Example NPN

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2.2 TC1200 CCD SCAN ENGINE

2.2.1 Mechanical Installation

The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the TC1200 Scan Engine and may be
used for its installation.

50

[1.97]

43

[1.69]

20.8
[0.82]

12.7
[0.50]

5

[0.20]

44

[1.73]

3

[0.12]

3

[0.12]

31

[1.22]

1.5
[0.06]

4.8

[0.19]

9.3
[0.36]

16.8
[0.66]

34

[1.34]

39

[1.54]

Ø2.3

[Ø0.09] N°3

3.1

[0.12]

31.1

[1.22]

Figure 10 - Overall Dimensions

Optical Axis

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2.2.2 Electrical Connections

The TC1200-0X00 Scan Engine is equipped with an 8-pin and a 10-pin DF13 connector for
connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins
are indicated in the following table:

Figure 5 – 10 and 8-pin Connectors

J1

Pin Signal Description

1 D- USB Data negative
2 D+ USB Data positive
3 GND power ground
4 GND power ground
5 TX transmit data
6 RTS NOT USED
7 RX receive data
8 CTS NOT USED
9 VCC +5Vdc
10 GND power ground

J2

Pin Signal Description

1 GND power ground
2 NC
3 OUT2+ Output 2 positive
4 OUT1/2- Output 1/2 negative
5 OUT1+ Output 1 positive
6 NC
7 EXT TRIG- External Trigger Input positive
8 EXT TRIG+ External Trigger Input negative

Table 3 - TC1200 Scan Engine Pinout

J1

J2

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RS232 Interface

The TC1200-0000 Scan Engine can communicate with the Host using the RS232 signals
provided on the J1 connector. The pins are indicated in Table 1 and in the following diagram:

It is a

lways advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be

less than 15 m (49.2 ft).

TC1200

10

7

GND

RX

TX

5

Host

GND

TXD

RXD

Earth

Ground

J1

Figure 12 - RS232 Interface Connection to Host

USB Interface

The TC1200-0100 Scan Engine can communicate with the Host using the USB signals
provided on the J1 connector. The pins are indicated in Table 1 and in the following diagram:

It is a

lways advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be

less than 15 m (49.2 ft).

TC1200

10

2

GND

D+

D-

1

Host

GND

D+

D-

Earth

Ground

J1

9

VC C

VCC

Figure 13 - USB Interface Connection to Host

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Inputs

There is an input available on the TC1200-0000 Scan Engine relative to the External Trigger
used to signal the reading phase for On Line Operating Mode. The pins are indicated in
Table 1. This input is optocoupled and can be dr

iven by both an NPN or PNP type command.

The connections are indicated in the following diagrams:

EXT TRIG+

8

7

+ 5V

TC1200

EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Signal

V

30 Vdc max.

V

ex t

EXT TR IG -

J2

Figure 14 - Input NPN Command Using External Power

8

7

+ 5V

TC1200 EXTERNAL TRIGGER

30 Vdc max.Vext

V

Signal

Ground

EXT TRIG+

EXT TRIG-

J2

Figure 15 - Input PNP Command Using External Power

J2

J1

8

7

9

10

GND

EXT TR IG +

EXT TRIG-

Vcc 5Vdc

EXTERNAL TRIGGERTC 12 00

Signal

+ 5V

Ground

V

Figure 15 - Input NPN Command Using TC1200 Power

J1

J2

Vcc 5Vdc

EXT TRIG+

EXTERNAL TRIGGERTC1200

8

7

9

V

Sig nal

EXT T RIG -

GND

Gro und

10

Figure 16 - Input PNP Command Using TC1200 Power

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Outputs

There are two outputs available on the TC1200-0000 Scan Engine. Each output can be
activated on one of the following events: Good Read, No Read, Wrong Code.

The active level (high or low) of each Output can also be configured in software.

The pins are indicated in Table 1. The connections are indicated in the following diagram:

USER INTERFACE

Vext 30 Vdc ma x

OUT1 +

5
4 OUT1/2 -

TC1200

J2

Figure 17 – Output1 Connection. Example NPN

US E R IN TERF ACE

Vext 30 Vdc ma x

OUT2 +

3
4 OUT1/2 -

TC1200

J2

Figure 18 – Output2 Connection. Example NPN

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2.3 POSITIONING

The TC1200 Scanner is able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles, however
significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance.

When mounting the TC1200 take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch
0°, Skew 10° to 30° and Tilt 0°. Follow the suggestions for the best orientation:

The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in the figure. Position the reader in order to

minimize the Pitch angle.

Figure 19 - Pitch Angle

The Skew angle is represented by the value S in the figure. Position the reader to assure at
least 10° for the Skew angle. This avoids direct light reflection.

Figure 20 - Skew angle

The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in the figure. Position the reader in order to
minimize the Tilt angle.

Figure 21 - Tilt angle

P

S

T

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3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS

3.1 TC1200 CONFIGURATION

TC1200 RS232 models (as well as USB models having the USB-COM Interface selected),
can be configured using the serial strings contained in this chapter:

To configure TC1200 RS232 models by using the configuration strings:

1) Connect your TC1200 to a PC RS232 port according to the information in chapter 2.

Set the PC

serial port to the TC1200 default RS232 communication parameters (see

Appendix A).

NOTE

To configure the reader using configuration strings, you must enter Service
Mode which automatically sets the reader communication to 115200
baudrate. You must therefore set the host accordingly for RS232
communications. Upon exiting Service Mode, the programmed baud rate
will be restored.

2) Using a Terminal Emulation Program, send the Restore Current Interface Default string
to the reader using the syntax described on the next page.

3) Send all the necessary command strings according to your application's requirements.

To configure TC1200 USB models (only for USB-COM Interface) by using the
configuration strings:

NOTE

USB models by default have the USB-KBD Interface selected and are
easily configured by reading the barcodes in chapter 4.

1) Download and install the USB-COM driver from the TC1200 product page at

www.automation.datalogic.com.

2) Connect your TC1200 to a PC USB port according to the information in chapter 2.

3) Change the interface to

USB-COM by reading the barcode below.

USB-COM

ËÄ$P,HA47,PmtÎ

4) Using a Terminal Emulation Program, send the Restore Current Interface Default
string to the reader using the syntax described on the next page.

5) Send all the necessary command strings according to your application's requirements.

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Command Syntax

1. Enter Service (Serial String Programming) Mode

$S<CR>

This command automatically sets the reader communication to 115200 baudrate.

2. Send Command

Command

<CR> $

Parameter Value

Where:

Command:

Description

HAXX

Interface Selection

AA

Enable All Symbologies

AD

Disable All Symbologies

R

Reset Reader

CXXXXXX

Write Single Configuration Item to RAM

Parameter:

XXXX

A 4-character ASCII string
See Serial Configuration Strings Table

Value:

XX

A 2-character Hex string
See Serial Configuration Strings Table

3. Apply and Save Configuration to FLASH (permanent memory) and Exit Service Mode

$Ar<CR>

This command automatically returns to the programmed baudrate.

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Example 1:

1. $S<CR>

Enter Service Mode

2. $CLFCA02<CR>

Write command "Convert to Lower Case" to current configuration

3. $Ar<CR>

Apply and Save Configuration to FLASH (permanent memory) and Exit Service
Mode.

Each configuration parameter setting removes the condition previously active for that
parameter.

Example 2:

1. $S<CR>

Enter Service Mode

2. $HA05<CR>

Select RS232 Interface

3. $Ar<CR>

Apply and Save Configuration to FLASH (permanent memory) and Exit Service
Mode.

Example 3:

1. $+$!<CR>

Read Application Software Release

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SERIAL CONFIGURATION STRINGS

ENTER/EXIT CONFIGURATION COMMANDS

Description Command

Enter Service Mode (configuration) fixed 115200 Baud rate S
Exit Service Mode (configuration) return to programmed Baud rate s
Apply Configuration to RAM (temporary memory) and Exit Service Mode r01
Apply and Save Configuration to FLASH (permanent memory) and Exit Service Mode Ar

NOTE

To configure the reader using configuration strings, you must enter Service
Mode which automatically sets the reader communication to 115200
baudrate. You must therefore set the host accordingly for RS232
communications. Upon exiting Service Mode, the programmed baud rate
will be restored.

CONFIGURATION COMMANDS

Description Command

Write Single Configuration Item to RAM (temporary memory) Cxxxxxx
Read Single Configuration Item from RAM (temporary memory) cxxxx
Reset Reader R
Read Application Software Release (does not require Enter/Exit Service Mode) $+$!
Host Commands Obey CIFIH00
Host Commands Ignore CIFIH01
Enable all Symbologies AA
Disable all Symbologies AD

NOTE

To read a particular parameter setting from the reader, send the read
parameter command without any value. The reader will respond with its
currently configured value.

NOTE

The Read Application Software Release command is a direct command that
does not require entering Service Mode.

INTERFACE SELECTION COMMANDS

Description Command

Restore Custom Default Configuration HA00
RS232 HA05
USB-COM HA47
USB-KBD HA35
USB-KBD-ALT HA2B
USB KBD-APPLE HA2C

NOTE

The Interface Selection commands store and load the new interface type
with its factory defaults into the current configuration.

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RS232 ONLY PARAMETERS

Description Parameter Value

Baud Rate 1200 R2BA 00
2400 01
4800 02
9600 03
19200 04
38400 05
57600 06
115200 07
Parity none R2PA 00
even 01
odd 02
Data Bits 7 R2DA 00
8 01
Stop Bits 1 R2ST 00
2 01

RS232/USB-COM PARAMETERS

Description Parameter Value

Intercharacter Delay No delay or from 10 to 990 ms R2IC a
Disable Character host command character which disables the reader R2DC b
Enable Character host command character which enables the reader R2EC b
ACK/NAK Options disable R2AE 00
enable for label transmission 01
enable for host command acknowledge 02
enable for label transmission and host command acknowledge 03
ACK Character Selects character to be used as ACK R2AC c
NAK Character Selects character to be used as NAK R2NA c
ACK/NAK Timeout Value No timeout or from 200 to 15000 ms R2AT d
ACK/NAK Retry Count From 0 to unlimited retries R2AR e
ACK/NAK Error Handling Ignore errors detected R2EH 00
Process errors as valid ACK character 01
Process errors as valid NAK character 02

a = Hex value from 00 to 63 representing the decimal number (00 = no delay; all others x10 ms)

b = Hex value from

00 to FE representing the ASCII character

c = Hex value from

00 to FF representing the ASCII character

d = Hex value from

00 to 4B representing the decimal number (00 = timeout disabled; all others x200 ms)

e = Hex value from

00 to FF representing the number of retries (00 = no retries; 01-FE = 1-254 retries; FF = unlimited retries)