Datalogic Scanning DX6400 User Manual

DX6400

Reference Manual

Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy

DX6400 Reference Manual

Ed.: 10/2007

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.

02/10/07

REFERENCES .............................................................................................................v

Reference Documentation............................................................................................ v

Services and Support ...................................................................................................v

Patents.......................................................................................................................... v

COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................vi

Electrical Safety........................................................................................................... vi

Laser Safety................................................................................................................. vi

Power Supply...............................................................................................................vii

CE Compliance...........................................................................................................viii

WEEE Compliance .....................................................................................................viii

GENERAL VIEW..........................................................................................................x

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... xii

Point-to-Point Installation.............................................................................................xii

Master/Slave Lonworks Installation ............................................................................xiii

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

1.1 Product Description ......................................................................................................1

1.2 Applications ..................................................................................................................2

1.3 Model Description.........................................................................................................3

1.4 Indicators ......................................................................................................................3

1.5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................4

2 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................5

2.1 Package Contents ........................................................................................................5

2.2 Mechanical Mounting....................................................................................................6

2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner...................................................................................................6

2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories.......................................................................8

2.3 Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................9

2.3.1 Main/Aux. Serial Interface and I/O Connector ............................................................11

Main Interface.............................................................................................................12

Auxiliary Interface .......................................................................................................14

Inputs..........................................................................................................................15

Outputs .......................................................................................................................17

2.3.2 Lonworks Input/Output Connector..............................................................................20

Network Termination...................................................................................................21

Lonworks Interface .....................................................................................................21

2.3.3 Ethernet Connector.....................................................................................................23

Ethernet Interface .......................................................................................................24

2.3.4 Power Supply..............................................................................................................25

2.4 User Interface .............................................................................................................26

2.5 Typical Layouts...........................................................................................................27

2.5.1 Point-to-Point..............................................................................................................27

2.5.2 Pass Through .............................................................................................................29

2.5.3 RS232 Master/Slave...................................................................................................30

2.5.4 Multiplexer ..................................................................................................................32

2.5.5 Local Lonworks Network.............................................................................................33

Small Synchronized Network......................................................................................34

Large Synchronized Network...................................................................................... 36

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Multidata Network.......................................................................................................37

2.5.6 Fieldbus Network........................................................................................................38

2.6 DX6400 FLASH™ Dynamic Focus.............................................................................39

2.6.1 Fixed Mode.................................................................................................................39

2.6.2 Continuous Mode........................................................................................................ 39

2.6.3 Triggered Mode ..........................................................................................................40

2.6.4 D-FLASH™ Mode.......................................................................................................40

2.7 Keypad and Display....................................................................................................41

2.7.1 Internal Net .................................................................................................................41

2.7.2 Test Mode...................................................................................................................42

3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION................................................................................43

3.1 Genius™ Installation...................................................................................................43

3.2 Guide to Rapid Configuration .....................................................................................43

3.2.1 Wizard for Quick Reader Setup..................................................................................43

Test Operating Mode..................................................................................................44

On Line Operating Mode ............................................................................................45

Automatic Operating Mode.........................................................................................45

3.2.2 Genius™ Network Setup Through Master..................................................................46

Net-Autoset.................................................................................................................48

Express Network Setup ..............................................................................................48

Network Wizard ..........................................................................................................49

3.2.3 Alternative Slave Address Assignment.......................................................................51

3.3 Advanced Genius™ Configuration .............................................................................51

3.4 Parameter Default Values...........................................................................................52

4 READING FEATURES...............................................................................................56

4.1 Advanced Code Reconstruction (ACR™ 4)................................................................ 56

4.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction............................................................56

4.2 PackTrack™ ...............................................................................................................57

4.2.1 PackTrack™ Calibration for DX6400..........................................................................59

Scanner Direction .......................................................................................................60

4.2.2 Overwriting PackTrack™ Calibration for DX6400....................................................... 62

4.3 Performance ...............................................................................................................63

4.4 Reading Conditions ....................................................................................................64

4.5 Reading Diagrams......................................................................................................65

5 MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................67

5.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................................67

5.2 Automatic Scanner Replacement ...............................................................................67

5.2.1 ASR Network Configuration........................................................................................67

5.2.2 Scanner Replacement Procedure............................................................................... 68

6 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................69

7 TECHNICAL FEATURES........................................................................................... 72

GLOSSARY................................................................................................................ 74

INDEX.........................................................................................................................77

REFERENCES

REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

The documentation related to the DX6400 management is listed below:

• C-BOX 100 Installation Manual

• INT-30 20 mA Current Loop Interface Board for C-BOX 100

• PWR series power supply unit Installation Manuals

• PWO power supply unit Installation Manual

• SC6000 Controller Reference Manual

• Document about the Ethernet connectivity

• Help On-Line in PDF format

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 including:

•

PRODUCTS

links indicated for further information

Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific

Manuals and Software & Utilities including:

- Genius™ a utility program, which allows device configuration using a PC. It provides

RS232 interface configuration.

SERVICES & SUPPORT

•

Datalogic Services – Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements

Authorised Repair Centres

•

E-mail form and listing of Datalogic Subsidiaries

PATENTS

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:

U.S. patents: 5,483,051; Re. 36,251; 6,049,406; 5,992,740; 6,347,740B1; 6,629,639B2; 6,394,352B1; 6,742,710B2; 7,161,685B1; 6,688,524B1; 6,443,360 B1; 7,195,162B2.

European patents: 652,530B1; 786,734B1; 789,315B1; 851,376B1; 1,363,228B1; 959,426B9; 1,300,798B1.

Additional patents pending.

COMPLIANCE

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product conforms to the applicable requirements contained in the European Standard for electrical safety EN-60950-1 at the date of manufacture.

This symbol refers to operations that must be performed by qualified personnel only. Example: opening the device.

WARNING

LASER SAFETY

The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DX6400 readers.

Standard Regulations

This scanner utilizes up to 2 low-power laser diodes. 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 EN60825-1 and CDRH 21 CFR1040 at the date of manufacture. The reader is classified as a Class 2 laser product according to EN60825-1 regulations and as a Class II laser product according to CDRH regulations.

Disconnect the power supply when opening the device during maintenance or installation to avoid exposure to hazardous laser light.

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.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light.

WARNING

The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window on the head of the reader (Figure A, 7).

Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the head of the reader (Figure A, 1 & 3):

LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser Safety Label for Oscillating Mirror and Standard Models

AVOID EXPOSURE – LASER LIGHT

IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

CAUTION-CLASS 3B

LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE

TO BEAM

LASER LIGHT – DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1 mW

EMITTED WAVE LENGTH 630 ~ 680 nm

EN60825-1:2001

Warning and Device Class Label

The identification label is applied onto the bottom part of the scanner (Figure A, 2):

DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini, 2 40012 LIPPO DI CALDERARA DI RENO (BO) ITALY MANUFACTURED VOLT Amp. JANUARY 2002 15-30 DC 1.2-0.6 MODEL No.

SERIAL No.

This product conforms to the applicable requirements of 21CFR 1040 at the date of manufacture.

Device Identification Label

N2468

The laser diode used in this device is classified as a Class 3B laser product according to EN60825-1 regulations and as a Class IIIb laser product according to CDRH regulations. Any violation of the optic parts in particular can cause radiation up to the maximum level of the laser diode (35 mW at 630~680 nm).

POWER SUPPLY

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

- All DX6400 Models:

This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit marked “Class 2” or LPS power source, which supplies power directly to the scanner via the 25/26-pin connector.

This scanner must be supplied by a Class II Power Supply Unit conforming to the EN 60950 safety regulation.

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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 resources.

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.

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 energia e di risorse.

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.

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 Resourcen

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.

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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 et de ressources

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.

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.

GENERAL VIEW

DX6400

Figure A – DX6400

Laser Safety Label Identification Label

Warning and Device Class Label

Service Cap

Connector Panel Display and Keypad Panel

Laser Beam Output Window

Figure B – Display and Keypad Panel

Programming Keypad

TX Data LED

Phase On LED

Power On LED

LCD Display

Figure C – Connector Panel for Master/Slave Models

Main/Aux. Interface 25-pin D-Sub male connector

Lonworks 9-pin male connector

Lonworks 9-pin female connector

Figure D – Connector Panel for Ethernet Models

Main/Aux. Interface 26-pin D-Sub male connector

RJ45 modular connector for Ethernet Interface

Lonworks 9-pin female connector

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION

POINT-TO-POINT INSTALLATION

The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DX6400 scanner.

1) Read all information in the section “Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual.

2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the information in par. 2.2 and position the reader at the correct reading distance according to the reading diagrams in par. 4.5.

3) Make electrical connections to your DX6400 scanner by:

a) Connecting the DX6400 scanner to the C-BOX 100 by means of one of the cables

provided as accessory (see par. 1.5).

b) Providing correct and complete system cabling through the C-BOX 100 according to

the signals (trigger, inputs, outputs) necessary for the layout of your application.

• Layout: Point-to-Point, RS232 Master/Slave, Lonworks, Fieldbus. See sub-

paragraphs under 2.5 for reference.

• Cabling: Power, Main Serial Interface – RS232, RS485 Half Duplex, RS485 Full

Duplex, 20 mA Current Loop, Auxiliary Interface, Inputs, Outputs, etc -. For further details, see all sub-paragraphs under par. 2.3.

4) Configure the DX6400 scanner by installing and running the Genius™ configuration program from the CD-ROM provided. The main steps are:

• Select the codes to be read

• Set-up the communication parameters

• When PackTrack™ is required, set the PS Offset and Position parameters

• Define data formatting parameters

Fine tuning of the scanner position for barcode reading can be accomplished by performing a test through the SPY configuration tool

NOTE

in Genius™.

5) Exit the configuration program and run your application.

The installation is now complete.

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MASTER/SLAVE LONWORKS INSTALLATION

The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DX6400 scanner in a Master/Slave Lonworks network.

1) Read all information in the section “Safety Regulations” at the beginning of this manual.

2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the information in par. 2.2 and position it at the correct reading distance as shown in par. 4.5.

3) Make electrical connections to your DX6400 scanner by:

a) Connecting the DX6400 Master scanner to the C-BOX 100 by means of one of the

cables provided as accessory (see par. 1.5).

b) Correctly inserting the BTK-6000 terminator in the DX6400 Master reader according

to the information given under “Local Lonworks Network” in par. 2.3.2 and par. 2.5.5.

c) Completing the system wiring adding as many slave scanners as required by your

system layout (refer to par. 2.5.5).

d) Correctly inserting the BTK-6000 terminator in the last DX6400 Slave reader of the

network according to the information given under “Local Lonworks Network” in par.

2.3.2 and par. 2.5.5.

4) Install and run the Genius™ configuration program from the CD-ROM provided. Configure the Local Lonworks Network using one of the procedures given below:

a) Configure the entire network through the Master as described in par. 3.2.2. b) Configure the Master as described in par. 3.2.2 and locally define each slave scanner

address as described in par. 3.2.3.

c) Define each scanner, master and slaves (with their addresses), by using the scanner

keypad according to the information given in par. 2.7.1.

5) Configure the Master scanner through the Genius™ program. The main steps are:

• Select the codes to be read

• Set-up the communication parameters

• When PackTrack™ is required, perform PackTrack™ calibration, see par. 4.2.1.

• Define data formatting parameters

6) Configure each Slave scanner through the Master scanner using Genius™. The main steps are:

• Select the codes to be read

• When PackTrack™ is required, perform PackTrack™ calibration, see par. 4.2.1.

Fine tuning of the scanner position for barcode reading can be accomplished by performing a test through the SPY configuration tool

NOTE

in Genius™.

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7) Send the configuration to the Master.

8) Optionally, perform the ASR Network Configuration procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 5.2.1).

9) Exit the configuration program and run your application.

The installation is now complete.

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INTRODUCTION

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The DX6400 is a high performance laser scanner in a complete range of industrial bar code readers offering an innovative and modular solution in terms of reading performance, connectivity and maintenance, in addition to a completely new hardware and software platform.

The DX6400 has been specifically designed for simple installation, easy use and flexibility. An innovative mechanical design together with the Datalogic patent pending Step-a-Head independently from each other. Step-a-Head the ideal position, by modifying the orientation of the connector panel while leaving the laser window in the desired position. The need for space is minimized and installation is easier.

The DX6400 has an innovative linear motor designed to control the focus position of the scanner via software. This dynamic system, called FLASH position rail to rail, from the minimum position to the maximum position, in less than 10 msec. In typical applications, where a DOF <1 meter is required, the focus position is adjusted in 4 msec.

The DX6400 can read all most popular barcodes even in the most difficult conditions, thanks to a new generation decoder with Intel XScale CPU and code reconstruction technology (ACR™ 4).

Great attention has been given to built-in connectivity for market standards. Lonworks, and Ethernet bus have been integrated in dedicated versions of the decoder base.

Some of the main features of DX6400 are listed below:

• scanning speed up to 750 scans/sec per scan line (total 1500 scans/sec);

• 2 serial communication interfaces

• reading all popular codes;

• supply voltage from 15 to 30 Vdc;

• electrical connection through connectors;

• high speed Lonworks connectivity for Master/Slave layout;

• built-in connectivity for Ethernet;

• programmable in 5 different operating modes to suit the most various barcode reading

system requirements;

• light source: solid state laser diode; the light emitted has a wavelength between 630~680nm.

• IP64 protection class of the enclosure (for Master/Slave models).

feature make it possible to rotate the reader head and the decoder base

enables the DX6400 to always be installed in

TM,

is able to move the focus

DX6400

1.2 APPLICATIONS

The DX6400 barcode reader is specifically designed for industrial applications and for all cases requiring high reading performance such as:

• omni-directional reading

• code reconstruction

• reading of codes covered by plastic film

• reading of codes with a wide depth of field

• reading of high resolution codes positioned at medium distances from the reader

• code reading on fast moving objects

DX6400 is designed for both single-reader layouts and multi-reader layouts. For typical layouts see paragraph 2.5.

Feature

Modular solution with separated head and base and Step-a-Head

feature

Reading on pallets or big objects where a large reading distance / wide reading field are needed

Reading parcels on conveyors • DX6400 implements the Packtrack

Master working as a multiplexer on a high speed Lonworks bus

Genius™ Configurator SW • Reduced learning time, with an easy wizard

Benefit

• Possibility to select the combination of head and

base that best fits the needs of the application.

• Great scalability of the offer.

• Down time cost reduction, since the decoder base

works even if the head has been removed.

• Easy maintenance. In case of replacement of the

head, all the configuration parameters are stored in the base, and the scanner is automatically configured.

• Easy installation with the minimum room needed.

• DX6400 with FLASH

dynamic focusing system.

functionality, which leads to an increase of the plant production as a result of the augmented system throughput.

• Great competitiveness of the offer, since the cost

of an external multiplexer is saved.

• High data transfer on a industrial, reliable bus

running at 1,2 Mbit/sec.

approach.

• Multilanguage platform.

• All the configuration parameters stored into the

scanner.

• Not dependent on the Physical interface.

INTRODUCTION

1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION

The DX6400 scanner is available in versions that differ in regard to the Decoder Model (Base):

DX6400 - 100 - 0YY

Decoder Model (Base)

10 = Master/Slave 12 = Ethernet

1.4 INDICATORS

The DX6400 decoder base provides an LCD display for system messages and configuration menus. The three keys present on the side of the display allow configuration menu navigation (Figure B, 1). See par. 2.7 for details. The three LED indicators have the following functions:

POWER ON PHASE ON TX DATA

(red) Indicates the reader is turned on (Figure B, 4). (yellow) Indicates the external presence sensor is active (Figure B, 3). (green) Indicates the main serial interface is operating correctly during

data transmission (Figure B, 2).

DX6400

1.5 ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available on request for DX6400:

Name Description Part Number

BTK-6000 CAB-6001 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 1 m 93A051190 CAB-6002 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 2 m 93A051200 CAB-6005 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 5 m 93A051210 CAB-6010 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 10 m 93A051271 CAB-6011 26-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 1 m (Ethernet version) 93A051221 CAB-6012 26-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 2 m (Ethernet version) 93A051222 CAB-6015 26-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 5 m (Ethernet version) 93A051223 CAB-6101 CAB-6102 9-pin scanner/scanner connection cable 2 m CAB-6105 9-pin scanner/scanner connection cable 5 m 93A051240 CAB-6112 9-pin scanner to scanner no power cable 2 m 93A051224 CAB-6115 9-pin scanner to scanner no power cable 5 m 93A051225 CAB-6305 25-pin power cable Fam 6k 5 m 93ACC1768 CAB-6310 25-pin power cable Fam 6k 10 m 93ACC1752 CAB-6502 Fam 6K-8K cross cable 2.5 m 93A051288 CAB-6505 Fam 6K-8K cross cable 5 m 93A051289 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 300 C-BOX 310 C-BOX 400 C-BOX 410 FBK-6000 Fast bracket kit (2 pcs) 93ACC1721 INT-30 20 m.A. C.L. interface board for C-BOX 100 93A151022 PH-1 Photocell kit – PNP 93ACC1791 MEP-543 Photocell kit – NPN 93ACC1728 PG6002 PG6001 PG6000 Single unit power supply (EU) 93ACC1720 PWR-120 PWR-240 PWR-480 OEK-2 OEK-1

Bus terminator kit (5 pcs) 93ACC1710

9-pin scanner/scanner connection cable 1 m

Passive connection box 93ACC1510 Profibus-DP connection box 93A301000 Profibus-DP connection box with display 93A301030 Devicenet connection box 93A301010 Devicenet connection box with display 93A301040

Single unit power supply (US) 93ACC1718 Single unit power supply (UK) 93ACC1719

J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 120 W J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 240 W J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 480 W Optical encoder (10 m cable + spring) Optical encoder kit + 10 m

93A051220 93A051230

93ACC1530 93ACC1070 93ACC1080 93ACC1770 93ACC1600

INSTALLATION

2 INSTALLATION

To install the system follow the given procedure:

1. Select the mounting location for DX6400;

2. Mount the DX6400 scanner;

3. Position the scanner with respect to the barcode;

4. Proceed with system electrical connection;

5. Install the Genius™ program on the PC and configure the scanner;

6. Set the Flash™ dynamic focus by means of the Genius™ software tool.

When installing several scanners, take care to position them correctly so that no laser beam enters the reading window perpendicularly and at the same level of the output beam of the other scanners. This condition could occur more frequently for side mounted applications. If these precautions are not followed, it may occur that the laser of the blinded scanner starts blinking due

WARNING

to an internal circuit which temporarily turns the laser off when detecting a power anomaly. To resolve this problem, it is sufficient to slightly change the inclination and position of one of the two scanners involved.

Refer to the Reference Documentation for details on connecting your

NOTE

DX6400 reader to other devices in the system (i.e. C-BOX 100 etc.).

2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Verify that the DX6400 reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes:

• DX6400 reader

• Installation Quick Reference + barcode test chart

• DX6400 configuration CD-ROM

• Mounting bracket and screws

Figure 1 – DX6400 Package Contents

DX6400

2.2 MECHANICAL MOUNTING

2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner

The DX6400 reader can be positioned and installed in the best way possible as a result of the Step-a-Head™ feature. Thanks to the separation between Head and Base, you can modify the orientation of the decoder base, and therefore display-keypad and connector panels, while keeping the optic head in the correct reading position. The reading head and the decoder base can be rotated independently from each other allowing the installation even in the most critical locations.

Head Screws

Fixing S

cre

(4)

Figure 2 - Step-A-Head™ Feature

To rotate the head follow the given procedure:

1. detach the head from the base by unscrewing the four fixing screws;

2. rotate the head in the desired position;

3. loosen but don't remove the two screws on top of the head;

4. affix the head onto the base carefully aligning the four fixing screws and progressively tightening them about half-way;

5. completely tighten the two screws on top of the head;

6. completely tighten the four fixing screws.

INSTALLATION

The following diagrams give the overall dimensions of the reader and mounting brackets. They may be used for their installation.

29.9 [1.18]

[2.36]

[3.35]

71.8 [2.83]

116.8

[4.60]

16.5

[0.65]

96.9 [3.82]

115.9

[4.56]

225.9

[8.89]

125.3

[4.93]

149.8

[5.90]

113.1

[4.45]

Figure 3 - DX6400 Overall Dimensions

0.71 N°2

0.98

3.22 50

0.78

1.96

1.65

0.4 22

0.86

1.96

3.22

1.37

106°

0.1

5.12

130

1.96

2.83 100

3.93

73.2

2.88

1.41

inch

Figure 4 – ST-237 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions

DX6400

Mount the scanner using the ST-237 mounting bracket which assures an angle of 16°, as indicated in the figure below, in order to obtain an angle of 90° between the two scan lines. This guarantees an omni directional reading of the barcode, if the code label satisfies the ACR™ 4 conditions (see par. 4.4 for details).

Figure 5 – Mounting Position

Refer to par. 4.5 for correct positioning of the scanner with respect to the reading zone and scanner orientation. See par. "Scanner Direction" for scanner direction relative to the conveyor.

2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories

The following accessories allow installing the DX6400 reader in the most suitable position for your network layout:

- ST-237 mounting bracket;

- FBK-6000 fast bracket.

The ST-237 is a 106° mounting bracket to be mounted on the reader as displayed in the image below:

Figure 6 – Mounting the ST-237 Mounting Bracket

INSTALLATION

The FBK-6000 is a fast bracket kit allowing a quick and easy mounting of the scanner on the ST-237 bracket.

First, it is necessary to fix the FBK-6000 to the DX6400 scanner by means of the mounting screws:

Figure 7 – Mounting the FBK-6000 on the Scanner

Then, attach the assembly to the mounting bracket by slipping the hook into the bracket hole. Finally, fix it by means of the 2 fixing screws:

Figure 8 – Mounting the Assembly on the Bracket

2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

All the connectors available for each scanner model are the following:

Scanner Model Connectors

Master/Slave 25-pin male serial interface and I/O connector

9-pin male Lonworks connector* 9-pin female Lonworks connector

Ethernet 26-pin male serial interface and I/O connector

9-pin female Lonworks connector RJ45 modular connector

* Do not connect an RS232 port to the 9-pin Lonworks Connector. This may damage your Laptop PC.

CAUTION

DX6400

The table below gives the pinout of the C-BOX 100 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the DX6400 reader is connected in a network by means of the C-BOX 100:

C-BOX 100 Terminal Block Connectors

Power

1, 3, 5 VS 2, 4, 6 GND

7, 8 EARTH GROUND

20, 40 Reserved

Inputs

27 EXT TRIG/PS A (polarity insensitive) for PS 28 EXT TRIG/PS B (polarity insensitive) for PS 29 IN 2/ENC A (polarity insensitive) for Encoder

30 IN 2/ENC B (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 31, 33 IN 3A (polarity insensitive) 32, 34 IN 4A (polarity insensitive)

36 IN 3B/IN 4B Reference (polarity insensitive)

Outputs

21 OUT 1+

22 OUT 1-

23 OUT 2+

24 OUT 2-

25 OUT 3A (polarity insensitive)

26 OUT 3B (polarity insensitive)

Auxiliary Interface

35 TX AUX

37 RX AUX 38, 39 GND

Main Interface

RS232

RS485

Full-Duplex

RS485

Half-Duplex

20 mA C.L.

(with INT-30 only)

11, 15 TX232 TX485+ RTX485+ 12, 16 RTS232 TX485- RTX485-

17 RX232 * RX485+

18 CTS232 * RX485-

10, 14, 19

9, 13

SGND Main Isolated SGND Main Isolated SGND Main Isolated

RS485 Cable Shield RS485 Cable Shield

see INT-30

instructions

* Do not leave floating, see par. "RS485 Full-Duplex Interface" for connection details.

INSTALLATION

2.3.1 Main/Aux. Serial Interface and I/O Connector

The DX6400 master/slave model is equipped with a 25-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the host computer, power supply and input/output signals. The DX6400 Ethernet models adopt a 26-pin male connector instead of the 25-pin one.

The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table:

Figure 9 - 26-pin Connector Figure 10 - 25-pin Connector

DX6400 25-pin/26-pin D-sub connector pinout

Pin Name Function

1 CHASSIS

Chassis - internally connected to GND

Cable connected to chassis 20 RXAUX Receive data of auxiliary RS232 (referred to GND) 21 TXAUX Transmit data of auxiliary RS232 (referred to GND)

8 OUT 1+ Configurable digital output 1 - positive pin 22 OUT 1- Configurable digital output 1 - negative pin 11 OUT 2+ Configurable digital output 2 - positive pin 12 OUT 2- Configurable digital output 2 - negative pin 16 OUT 3A Configurable digital output 3 - polarity insensitive 17 OUT 3B Configurable digital output 3 - polarity insensitive 18 EXT_TRIG/PS A External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 19 EXT_TRIG/PS B External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS

6 IN 2/ENC A Input signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 10 IN 2/ENC B Input signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 14 IN 3A Input signal 3 (polarity insensitive) 15 IN 4A Input signal 4 (polarity insensitive) 24 IN_REF Common reference of IN3 and IN4 (polarity insensitive)

9,13 VS Supply voltage - positive pin

23,25,26 GND Supply voltage - negative pin

Main Interface Connector Pinout

RS232

RS485

Full

Duplex

RS485

Half Duplex

20 mA C.L.

(INT-30 with C-BOX 100 only)

2 TX TX485 + RTX485 +

3 RX * RX485 +

4 RTS TX485 - RTX485 -

see INT-30 instructions 5 CTS * RX485 - 7 GND_ISO GND_ISO GND_ISO

Pin 26 is only available for Ethernet models.

* Do not leave floating, see par. "RS485 Full-Duplex Interface" for connection details.

DX6400

Main Interface

The main serial interface is compatible with the following electrical standards:

RS232 RS485 full-duplex RS485 half-duplex (20 mA current loop)

The 20 mA Current Loop interface is available by using the C-BOX 100 with the optional INT-30 accessory installed in it. The scanner communicates to the C-BOX 100 through the RS232 interface and the INT-30 converts the signals.

The main serial interface type and its relative parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) are selected via software using the Genius™ utility program. For more details refer to the section "Main Serial Port" in the Genius™ Help On Line.

Details regarding the connections and use of the main interface selection are given in the next paragraphs.

RS232 Interface

The main serial interface is used for communication with the Host computer and allows both transmission of code data and configuring the reader. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft).

The following pins of the 25-pin and 26-pin connector are used for RS232 interface connection depending on the reader model:

Pin Name Function

2 TX Transmit 3 RX Receive 4 RTS Request to send 5 CTS Clear to send 7 GND_ISO Main signal ground

The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices.

If the RTS/CTS hardware protocol is enabled, the DX6400 activates the RTS output to indicate a message can be transmitted. The receiving unit must activate the CTS input to enable the transmission.

DX6400

USER INTERFACE

RTS

CTS

GND_ISO

CHASSIS

RXD

TXD

SGND Main Isolated

Earth

Ground

Figure 11 - RS232 Connections

INSTALLATION

RS485 Full-Duplex Interface

The RS485 full-duplex interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft).

The following pins of the 25-pin and 26-pin connector are used for RS485 full-duplex interface connection:

Pin Name Function

2 TX485 + RS485 output (+) 3 RX485 + RS485 input (+) 4 TX485 - RS485 output (-) 5 RX485 - RS485 input (-) 7 GND_ISO Main signal ground

DX6400

USER INTERFACE

TX485+

RX485+

TX485-

RX485-

RX485+

TX485+

RX485-

TX485-

GND_ISO

CHASSIS

SGND Main Isolate

Earth

Ground

Figure 12 - RS485 Full-Duplex Interface Connections

For applications that do not use RX485 signals, do not leave these lines

NOTE

floating but connect them to GND_ISO as shown below.

DX6400

TX485+

TX485-

RX485+

RX485-

GND_ISO

CHASSIS

USER INTERFACE

RX485+

RX485-

SGND Main Isolated

Earth

Ground

Figure 13 - RS485 Full-Duplex Interface Connections Using Only TX Signals

DX6400

RS485 Half-Duplex Interface

The RS485 half-duplex interface can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic multiplexer or it can also be used for a master/slave layout. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft).

The following pins of the 25-pin and 26-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex interface connection:

Pin Name Function

2 RTX485 + RS485 input/output (+) 4 RTX485 - RS485 input/output (-) 7 GND_ISO Main signal ground

DX6400

RTX485+

RTX485-

GND_ISO

CHASSIS

MULTIPLEXER

RTX485+

RTX485-

RS485REF

Earth

Ground

Figure 14 – RS485 Half-Duplex Interface Connections

Auxiliary Interface

The auxiliary serial interface is equipped with RS232 full-duplex interface connections. The interface type is exclusive and is selectable through the Genius™ configuration program. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft).

The following pins of the 25-pin and 26-pin connector are used for RS232 full-duplex interface connection:

Pin Name Function

20 RXAUX Receive data 21 TXAUX Transmit data 23 SGND AUX Auxiliary signal ground

DX6400

RXAUX

TXAUX

GNDAUX

CHASSIS

USER INTERFACE

TXD

RXD

GND

Earth

Ground

Figure 15 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections

INSTALLATION

Inputs

The inputs of the reader are on the 25-pin and 26-pin connector of the DX6400.

These inputs are called EXT_TRIG/PS, IN2/ENC, IN3 and IN4.

Pin Name Function

18 EXT_TRIG/PS A External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 19 EXT_TRIG/PS B External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS

6 IN2/ENC A Input signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 10 IN2/ENC B Input signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 14 IN3A Input signal 3 (polarity insensitive) 15 IN4A Input signal 4 (polarity insensitive) 24 IN_REF Common reference of IN3 and IN4 (polarity insensitive)

IN2/ENC is normally used for the Encoder input. In PackTrack™ mode, it detects the conveyor speed. The maximum Encoder frequency is 2 KHz.

EXT_TRIG/PS is the main presence sensor. When active, this input tells the scanner to scan for a code and that decoding can take place. The yellow LED (Figure C,3) indicates the EXT_TRIG/PS is active.

IN3 and IN4 can be used as the stop signal for the reading phase.

All inputs are optocoupled, polarity insensitive, and driven by a constant current generator; the command signal is filtered through an anti-disturbance circuit which generates a delay which can be set to 5 ms or 500 µs. In particular, EXT_TRIG/PS, IN3 and IN4 share the same value which usually corresponds to 5 ms when using a photoelectric sensor, while IN2/ENC has a different value which is set to 500 µs when this input is used for the Encoder.

DX6400

A/B

+ 5V

B/A

Vext

EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER

Ground

Figure 16 – PNP Command Input Connection using External Power

+ 5V

DX6400

A/B

B/A

GND

EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER

Ground

Figure 17 - PNP Command Input Connection using Scanner Power

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MASTER/SLAVE LONWORKS INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

INSTALLATION

2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner

2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories

2.3.1 Main/Aux. Serial Interface and I/O Connector