Datalogic Scanning DS1500 User Manual

DS1500
Reference Manual
DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy
DS1500 Reference Manual
Ed.: 11/2007
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 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. 2006-2007
821001303 (Rev. C)

CONTENTS

REFERENCES ............................................................................................. v
Conventions .................................................................................................. v
Reference Documentation ............................................................................ v
Services and Support.................................................................................... v
SAFETY REGULATIONS............................................................................ vi
Laser Safety..................................................................................................vi
Power Supply............................................................................................... vii
cE Compliance............................................................................................viii
WEEE Compliance .....................................................................................viii
GENERAL VIEW.......................................................................................... x
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ........................................................................ xi
1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................1
1.1 Product Description....................................................................................... 1
1.2 Applications................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Model Description .........................................................................................2
1.4 Indicators ...................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Test Key Functioning .................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Restoring Dual RS232 Interface ................................................................... 4
1.5.2 Activating Test Operating Mode....................................................................5
1.6 Accessories................................................................................................... 6
2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 7
2.1 Package Contents......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Mechanical Installation.................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Mounting DS1500 .......................................................................................10
2.3 Electrical Connections ................................................................................ 11
2.3.1 Power Supply.............................................................................................. 12
2.3.2 Main Serial Interface ................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface ........................................................................... 17
2.3.4 Inputs .......................................................................................................... 18
2.3.5 Outputs .......................................................................................................19
2.4 User Interface ............................................................................................. 20
2.5 Positioning .................................................................................................. 21
2.6 Typical Layouts ........................................................................................... 23
2.6.1 Point-to-Point .............................................................................................. 23
2.6.2 Pass-Through ............................................................................................. 25
2.6.3 RS232 Master/Slave ................................................................................... 26
2.6.4 Multiplexer Layout....................................................................................... 27
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3 READING FEATURES............................................................................... 28
3.1 Advanced Code Builder (ACB).................................................................... 28
3.1.1 Important ACB Reading Conditions ............................................................ 29
3.1.2 Tilt Angle Improvement with ACB ............................................................... 30
3.2 Linear Code Reading .................................................................................. 30
3.2.1 Step-Ladder Mode ......................................................................................31
3.2.2 Picket-Fence Mode ..................................................................................... 32
3.3 Performance ............................................................................................... 33
3.4 Reading Diagrams ...................................................................................... 34
4 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 36
4.1 Cleaning...................................................................................................... 36
5 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 37
5.1 General Guidelines ..................................................................................... 37
6 TECHNICAL FEATURES...........................................................................40
GLOSSARY................................................................................................ 47
INDEX.........................................................................................................51
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REFERENCES

CONVENTIONS

This manual uses the following conventions:
“User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a DS1500. “Device” refers to the DS1500. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a DS1500.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

The documentation related to the DS1500 management is listed below:
WinHost Help On Line

SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the including:
PRODUCTS
Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific
SERVICES & SUPPORT
-
-
CONTACT US
E-mail form and listing of Datalogic Subsidiaries
Manuals and Software & Utilities.
Datalogic Services - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements Authorised Repair Centres
links indicated for further information
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SAFETY REGULATIONS

LASER SAFETY

The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS1500 scanner.
Standard Regulations
This scanner utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both EN 60825-1and CDRH 21 CFR 1040 at the date of manufacture. The scanner is classified as a Class 2 laser product according to EN 60825-1 regulations and as a Class II laser product according to CDRH regulations.
There is a safety device, which allows the laser to be switched on only if the motor is rotating above the threshold for its correct scanning speed.
The laser beam can be switched off through a software command (see also the WinHost Help On Line).
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous
WARNING
The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window on the front of the scanner (Figure A, 8).
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visible laser light.
Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the body of the scanner (Figure A, 6).
Warning and Device Class Label
For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the scanner. The laser diode used in this device is classified as a class 3B laser product according to EN 60825-1 regulations and as a Class IIIb laser product according to CDRH regulations. As it is not possible to apply a classification label on the laser diode used in this device, the following label is reproduced on the right.
LASER LIGHT AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 35 mW
EMITTED WAVE LENG TH 630~680 nm
TO EN 60825-1 (2001)
Laser Diode Class Label
Any violation of the optic parts in particular can cause radiation up to the maximum level of the laser diode (35 mW at 630 to 680 nm).

POWER SUPPLY

This 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 15-pin connector.
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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.

WEEE COMPLIANCE

ENGLISH
Information for the user in accordance with the European Commission Directive 2002/96/EC
At the end of its useful life, the product marked with the crossed out wheeled wastebin must be disposed of separately from urban waste.
Disposing of the product according to this Directive:
avoids potentially negative consequences to the environment and human health which otherwise could be caused by incorrect disposal
enables the recovery of materials to obtain a significant savings of energy and
For more detailed information about disposal, contact the supplier that provided you with the product in question or consult the dedicated section at the website www.automation.datalogic.com.
resources.
ITALIANO
Informazione degli utenti ai sensi della Direttiva Europea 2002/96/EC
L’apparecchiatura che riporta il simbolo del bidone barrato deve essere smaltita, alla fine della sua vita utile, separatamente dai rifiuti urbani.
Smaltire l’apparecchiatura in conformità alla presente Direttiva consente di:
evitare possibili conseguenze negative per l’ambiente e per la salute umana che potrebbero invece essere causati dall’errato smaltimento dello stesso;
recuperare materiali di cui è composto al fine di ottenere un importante risparmio di
Per maggiori dettagli sulle modalità di smaltimento, contattare il Fornitore dal quale è stata acquistata l’apparecchiatura o consultare la sezione dedicata sul sito www.automation.datalogic.com.
energia e di risorse.
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DEUTSCH
Benutzerinformation bezüglich Richtlinie 2002/96/EC der europäischen Kommission
Am Ende des Gerätelebenszyklus darf das Produkt nicht über den städtischen Hausmüll entsorgt werden. Eine entsprechende Mülltrennung ist erforderlich.
Beseitigung des Produkts entsprechend der Richtlinie:
verhindert negative Auswirkungen für die Umwelt und die Gesundheit der Menschen
ermöglicht die Wiederverwendung der Materialien und spart somit Energie und
Weitere Informationen zu dieser Richtlinie erhalten Sie von Ihrem Lieferanten, über den Sie das Produkt erworben haben, oder besuchen Sie unsere Homepage unter www.automation.datalogic.com.
Ressourcen
FRANÇAIS
Information aux utilisateurs concernant la Directive Européenne 2002/96/EC
Au terme de sa vie utile, le produit qui porte le symbole d'un caisson à ordures barré ne doit pas être éliminé avec les déchets urbains.
Éliminer ce produit selon cette Directive permet de:
éviter les retombées négatives pour l'environnement et la santé dérivant d'une élimination incorrecte
récupérer les matériaux dans le but d'une économie importante en termes d'énergie
Pour obtenir des informations complémentaires concernant l'élimination, veuillez contacter le fournisseur auprès duquel vous avez acheté le produit ou consulter la section consacrée au site Web www.automation.datalogic.com.
et de ressources
ESPAÑOL
Información para el usuario de accuerdo con la Directiva Europea 2002/96/CE
Al final de su vida útil, el producto marcado con un simbolo de contenedor de bassura móvil tachado no debe eliminarse junto a los desechos urbanos.
Eliminar este producto de accuerdo con la Directiva permite de:
evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud derivadas de una eliminación inadecuada
recuperar los materiales obteniendo así un ahorro importante de energía y recursos
Para obtener una información más detallada sobre la eliminación, por favor, póngase en contacto con el proveedor donde lo compró o consultar la sección dedicada en el Web site www.automation.datalogic.com.
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GENERAL VIEW

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DS1500
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Laser Beam Output Window
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Test Key
2
Power On LED
3
Good Read LED
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Figure A
External Trigger/Ready LED
5
Tx Data/Active LED
6
Laser On LED
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Warning and Device Class Label
8
Mounting Holes
9
Product Label
10
15-pin D-sub High-density
11
Male Connector
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION

The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the DS1500 scanner.
1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual.
2) Correctly mount the reader using the bracket provided according to the information in par.2.2.1.
3) Position the reader at the correct reading distance according to your model as shown in paragraphs 2.5 and 3.4.
4) Make electrical connections to your DS1500 scanner by either:
a) Connecting the test cable to the DS1500 scanner as described in par.2.4.
b) Providing correct and complete system cabling according to the signals
necessary for the layout of your application.
Layout: Point-to-point, Pass-Through, RS232 Master/Slave, Multiplexer. See sub-paragraphs under 2.6 for reference.
Cabling: Power, Main Serial Interface, Auxiliary Interface (RS232), Inputs, Outputs, etc. For further details, see all sub-paragraphs under
2.3.
5) Configure the DS1500 scanner by installing and running the WinHost
configuration program from the CD-ROM (part number 93ACC1771). The main steps are:
a) Select the codes to be read b) Set-up the communication parameters c) Define data formatting parameters d) Fine tune your DS1500 scanner using the
WinHost.
Specific parameter details are available in the Help On Line. See also the To Rapid Configuration link.
6) Exit the configuration program and run your application.
The installation is now complete.
Test Mode as described in
Guide
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INTRODUCTION

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The new DS1500 industrial laser scanner is the combination of extremely compact dimension and powerful high-speed reading capabilities, which makes the scanner ideal for OEM integration projects.
DS1500 miniaturization allows an easy OEM integration in pieces of equipment and automatic machinery. Concurrently, the high scan rate and code reconstruction software effectively address demanding applications. The availability of ACB (Advanced Code Builder) embedded reconstruction software algorithm allows effective decoding of damaged or normally unreadable codes due to a high tilt angle.
DS1500 installation and configuration is easy and simple thanks to the compact size and to the new test operating mode with bar graph. Test Mode is activated by means of a key on the scanner (no external PC is required), and the bar graph shows real time scan rate, which is of great help for installation and reading performance monitoring purposes.
DS1500 operates at a speed up to 1200scan/s. Furthermore, the scanner motor can be switched ON and OFF via software command while keeping the unit powered. This allows a prompt restore of full operation and drastically increases the product life.
DS1500 is equipped with a software selectable serial link (RS232 or RS485) thus minimizing the number of models needed to fit all possible applications.
The main DS1500 features are:
Extremely compact dimensions and light weight
High scan rate software programmable (up to 1200 scan/s)
ACB (Advanced Code Builder) code reconstruction software embedded
Ease of use thanks to Test Mode with reading performance bar graph
Reads all popular barcode symbologies
5 operating modes available to suit most common application requirements
Code verifier option embedded
Completely configurable via serial interface (WinHost™ configuration SW)
Serial communication interfaces software selectable (RS232, RS485)
Low power consumption
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1.2 APPLICATIONS
DS1500 target applications are primarily OEM integration in application characterized by space constraints, demanding reading performance, ruined or low quality barcodes, chemical and biomedical analysis machines, ATL (Automated Tape Library), packaging machines.
1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION
The following scheme illustrates the model description of the DS1500 scanner:
DS1500 - X X 0 0
Optical Resolution
1 = Standard Resolution 2 = High Resolution
Communication Interface
1 = RS232/RS485main + RS232 aux
The following tables display the scanner reading performance.
Version Max Code Resolution Speed
mm (mils) scans/s 1100 0.15 (6) 800 1100 0.20 (8) 1200 2100 0.10 (4) 800
Version Reading Distance
1100 40 mm (1.6 in) - 240 mm (9.4 in) on 0.50mm (20 mils) codes 2100 50 mm (2 in) - 125 mm (4.9 in) on 0.20mm (8 mils) codes
See reading diagrams in par. 3.4 for further details.
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INTRODUCTION
1.4 INDICATORS
The five LEDs indicate the following:
LED Standard Mode Test Mode Restore Double
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RS232
POWER ON
(green) (Figure A, 3)
GOOD READ
(green) (Figure A, 4)
EXT TRIG/RDY
(yellow) (Figure A, 5)
TX DATA/ACT
(red) (Figure A, 6)
LASER ON
(red) (Figure A, 7)
Indicates the reader is connected to the power supply.
Indicates the possibility of a successful barcode reading.
Indicates external
Refer to par. 1.5.2. trigger activity. Refer to par. 2.3.4.
When blinking, it
Refer to par. 1.5.2. Refer to par. 1.5.1. indicates data transmission.
Indicates laser ON state.
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1.5 TEST KEY FUNCTIONING

DS1500 provides an external key, which can be used for the following:
- Restoring dual RS232 interface at power on
- Activating Test Mode from the current operating mode

1.5.1 Restoring Dual RS232 Interface

To launch the Restoring Dual RS232 Interface function, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Test key before powering the scanner on;
2. Power ON the scanner while keeping the Test key pressed;
3. When the TX Data/ACT LED switches on, the function is activated;
4. When the TX Data/ACT LED switches off, the restore default of the RS232 interface is achieved;
5. The Test key can be released.
If the Test key is released before the TX Data/ACT LED is off, the Restoring Dual RS232 is not executed.
To restart the procedure, it is first necessary to switch off the DS1500 scanner.
NOTE
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The Restore Dual RS232 is not permanently saved.
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1.5.2 Activating Test Operating Mode

To launch the Test Mode by the external key, proceed as follows:
1. From any operating mode, press the Test key: the TX Data/ACT LED turns on.
2. Keep the Test key pressed for minimum one second while the Ext Trig/RDY LED turns on. Both LEDs hold this status if the key is not released.
3. Release the Test key. Both LEDs turn off, the Test Mode starts and the Bar Graph is active.
If the Test key is released before Ext Trig/RDY LED turns on, the test mode is not executed. The device holds the previous operating mode.
During the Test Mode, the Bar Graph repeatedly indicates the Good Read Rate (GRR) every 100 scans (about 1 second). At the end of each sampling all the LEDs turn OFF.
The test mode data are transmitted on the serial interfaces according to the current configuration.
100
80
60 40
20
To exit the Test Mode, repeat the above procedure: when the TX Data/ACT and the Ext Trig/RDY LEDs turn off the Test Mode has been disabled.
The previous operating mode will be restored.
100
80
60
This LED blinks when GRR = < 20%
40
20
NOTE
If the scanner has been configured in Test Mode via software, a first Test key press will produce no effect. A second Test key press will exit the Test Mode and enable the Default On Line mode.
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The Test Mode is not permanently saved.
NOTE
You must not be in Test Mode activated by Test Key when configuring DS1500 parameters.
NOTE
1.6 ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available on request for the DS1500:
Name Description Part Number
CONFIG / DOC PKG DS1500 Configuration SW, Reference
Manual, Test Chart, other documentation
93ACC1771
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INSTALLATION

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Verify that the DS1500 reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes:
DS1500 reader with cable
DS1500 Quick Guide
Mounting kit: - bracket
- screws
Figure 1 - DS1500 Package Contents
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2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
DS1500 can be installed to operate in different positions. The two screw holes (M2 x
4) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure A, 1). The diagrams
below give the overall dimensions of the scanner and mounting bracket and may be used for installation. Refer to par. 2.5 and 3.4 for correct positioning.
4.6
[0.18]
31.3
3.1
[1.23]
MØ2
N°2
[0.12]
3.9
[0.15]
22
[0.87]
7.6
[0.30]
=
34.1 [1.34]
13.7
[0.54]
=
5.3
[0.21]
* The quote refers to the scan line.
Figure 2 – DS1500 Overall Dimensions
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1
[0.04]
40
[1.57]
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30
[1.18]
inch
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