KEYENCE AutoID User Manual

4.4 (7)

AutoID System

Integrated Setup Software

AutoID Navigator

User's Manual

Preface

This manual presents an outline of the AutoID System Integrated Setup Software AutoID Navigator, and describes the functions and method of use of this software.

Read and thoroughly understand this manual before you start to use this software. Store this manual in a safe place so that you can retrieve it whenever necessary.

Related Manuals

Read the following manuals when you use the AutoID Navigator. If you require these manuals, contact your agent.

Type of Manual

Description of Manual

RF-500

This manual describes the functions and features of the RF-500 Series,

Installation Guide

and presents installation examples.

 

 

RF-500

This manual describes how to install and connect the RF-500 Series or

Installation/Connection Manual

related devices, and how to operate these devices.

RF-500

This manual describes operation of the various system component devices,

settings for operating these devices, and the commands for performing

Operation Manual

communications between the various devices.

 

AutoID Navigator

This manual.

User's Manual

This manual describes how to operate and set up the AutoID system

(PDF only)

integrated setup software AutoID Navigator.

N-410

This manual describes how to install and set up the RS-485 Master Unit

User's Manual

N-410, settings for operating the N-410, and how to operate devices.

 

 

BL-700 Series

This manual describes how to connect, install, and set the BL-700 Series

BL-U1, BL-U2, N-42

Long Range Laser Bar Code Reader and the BL-U1/BL-U2/N-42 Power

User's Manual

Supply Unit and includes precautions for usage.

BL-600 Series

This manual describes how to connect, install, and set the BL-600 Series

Super Compact Laser Bar Code Reader and includes precautions for

User's Manual

usage.

 

BL-500 Series

This manual describes how to connect, install, and set the BL-500 Series

Super Compact Laser Bar Code Reader and includes precautions for

User's Manual

usage.

 

 

 

BL-180 Series

This manual describes how to connect, install, and set the BL-180 Series

Super Compact CCD Bar Code Reader and includes precautions for

User's Manual

usage.

 

SR-500 Series

This manual describes how to connect, install, and set the SR-500 Series

User's Manual

Fixed 2D Code Reader and includes precautions for usage.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other respective countries.

CC-Link and MELSEC are registered trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

DeviceNet is a registered trademark of ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.).

SYSMAC is a registered trademark of OMRON Corporation.

For Safe Usage

This manual describes handling, operation, and safety information for AutoID Navigator.

Read this manual thoroughly in order to take full advantage of product performance, and use the product only after fully understanding its contents.

Store this manual in a safe place so that you can retrieve it whenever necessary. See to it that the manual reaches the last person who is going to use the product.

This manual's format

This manual uses the following symbols to alert you to important information.

DANGER

Failure to follow these instructions may lead to death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions may lead to injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical damage (product

 

malfunction, etc.).

 

 

 

 

Important

This heading is used to indicate precautions and restrictions that must be followed when operating the product.

Note

This heading is used to indicate cautions relating to device operation where operator error is likely.

Tip Indicates useful information or information that aids understanding of text descriptions.

Indicates a reference item or page to be referred to in this manual and a separate manual.

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General Precautions

Verify that this device is operating normally in terms of functionality and performance before the start of work and when operating this device.

We recommend that you take substantial safety measures to avoid any damage in the event that a problem occurs.

Proceed with care when modifying this product, or when using it in a manner that falls outside of the ranges indicated in its specifications, since KEYENCE is unable to guarantee device functionality or performance in such situations.

Use this product in combination with other devices only after careful consideration, since it may fail to satisfy its functionality and performance capabilities as a result of the conditions and environment in which it is used.

Do not use the product with the purpose of protecting human beings.

Requests

When using this device under the following conditions or operating environments, please consult with your KEYENCE sales representative in addition to implementing safety measures such as product operation that allows leeway with respect to features and use of failsafe provisions.

Use of the product under conditions not described in this manual

Use of the product in nuclear power generation control, railroad facilities, aviation facilities, vehicles, combustion devices, medical equipment, entertainment machinery, safety equipment, etc.

Use of the product in applications that may have a significant impact on human life or property, or that place a high priority on safety

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Software License Agreement

Before you use this software, be sure to read the terms of this agreement.

Once you have started to use this software, it is assumed that you have consented to these terms, and an agreement is established between KEYENCE CORPORATION and the user.

Terms

1. Rights of Use

KEYENCE CORPORATION shall permit the user the non-exclusive rights to use this software in accordance with the terms of this agreement.

2. Copyright

Copyright relating to this software and manual shall belong to KEYENCE CORPORATION, and the user shall not have rights other than the rights of use.

3. Forbidden Items

The user shall not be able to copy this software, nor be able to sell or distribute it to a third party. The user, however, shall be able to copy this software for the purpose of making backups for the user's own use.

4. Exemption of Liabilities

KEYENCE CORPORATION shall not be subject to liability with respect to damage on the part of the user or a third party as a result of having operated this software.

5. Cancellation of Agreement

Should the user have violated any terms of this agreement, KEYENCE CORPORATION shall immediately be able to cancel this agreement, and the user shall destroy or return this software and copies to KEYENCE CORPORATION.

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Contents

Preface

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Conventions Used In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1 BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator

1-1 Checking the Contents of the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Operating Environment and System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Functions and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Installing AutoID Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Uninstalling AutoID Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

1-4 Data Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Compatibility between Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Chapter 2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator

2-1 Starting Up and Quitting AutoID Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

How to Startup AutoID Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

How to Quit AutoID Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Option Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

2-2 Names and Functions of Screen Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

About screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

2-3 Registerable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Registerable Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

2-4 List of Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Basic Project File Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Setup File Management Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Device Add/Delete Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Chapter 3 MANAGING PROJECTS

3-1 Outline of Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

What Is a "Project"?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3-2 Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Procedure for Creating a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Signal Registration and Network Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Registering Devices by Single Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Registering Devices by Network Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Saving Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 Opening Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

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3-4 Editing Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Type of and Brief Description of Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 How to Set Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Saving Setup Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Opening Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Initializing Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Sending/Receiving Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Chapter 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS

4-1 Setting IC Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Setting the Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Memory Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4-2 RF-500 Series Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Act Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 RFID Communication Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 Output Data Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 RS-232C Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

4-3 BL Series Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Act Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 Barcode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Port Setting (in case of BL-180 /500 /600 /700 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

4-4 SR-500 Series Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18 Act Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19 Code Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20 Camera Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21 Timing Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22 Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24

4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25 RS-232C (modular) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26 Head Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27 Terminal Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 RS-485 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

4-6 CC-Link Controller (NX-50CL) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30 RS-232C (modular) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31 Head Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32 Terminal Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33 CC-Link Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34

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4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35

RS-232C (modular) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36

Head Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

Terminal Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38

DeviceNet Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39

4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

Main Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41

Slave Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42

Protocol Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43

RS-232C Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45

RS-485 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-46

Chapter 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS

5-1 Settings Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Macros and Active Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

5-2 Setting Macro Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Setting Macro Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Act Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Macro Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

5-3 Quick Calibration Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Code Specification Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Code Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Camera Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

5-4 Creating a Quick Setup Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Chapter 6 TEST FUNCTIONS

6-1 Terminal Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Terminal Function Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

6-2 Test Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Test Function Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

6-3 View Image Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

View image function screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

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Conventions Used In This Manual

Terminology

This manual uses the following terminology excluding some instances.

 

Term

Description

Head

Refers to the RF Series, BL Series, or SR Series.

 

RF Series

Refers to the RF Series RFID system.

 

BL Series

Refers to the BL Series bar code readers.

 

SR Series

Refers to the SR Series 2D code readers.

IC tag

Generic name for the IC tags which are supported by the RF-500 Series.

 

Coin-shaped IC tag

Refers to the RF-T5P10 (coin-shaped IC tag).

 

Small IC tag

Refers to the RF-T5F20 (small IC tag).

 

Standard IC tag

Refers to the RF-T5F30 (standard IC tag).

Network controller

Generic name for the NX-50 Series which relays a head to/from a field network.

 

RS-485 controller

Refers to the NX-50RS (a network controller supporting RS-485).

 

CC-Link controller

Refers to the NX-50CL (a network controller supporting CC-Link).

 

DeviceNet controller

Refers to the NX-50DN (a network controller supporting DeviceNet).

RS-485 master unit

Refers to the N-410 (RS-485 master unit).

AutoID Navigator

Integrated program for controlling and configuring all devices used with the RF-

500 Series.

 

 

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BEFORE YOU START

USING AutoID Navigator

This chapter describes the contents of the package, basic functions and operating environment of AutoID Navigator, and how to install AutoID Navigator.

1-1 Checking the Contents of the Package . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration . 1-3

1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1-4 Data Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

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The package contains the following disk.

Before you start using AutoID Navigator, make sure that the package contains this disk.

Master Disk (CD-ROM) ... 1 disk

Contents of CD-ROM

AutoID Navigator (Japanese, English) PDF manual (Japanese, English)

AutoID Navigator User’s Manual

RF-500 Series Operation Manual

RF-500 Series Installation and Connection Manual NX-50 Series Operation Manual

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1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration

This section describes the operating environment, system configuration, features and functions of AutoID Navigator.

Be sure to read this section before using AutoID Navigator.

Operating Environment and System Configuration

The following environment is required to run the AutoID System Integrated Setup Software AutoID Navigator.

Make sure that the system you are using satisfies the following conditions and that all of the required hardware is present.

Item

Description

OS

Windows XP (SP1 or later)

Windows 2000 (SP2 or later)

 

CPU

PentiumIII 600MHz or more

Memory

128MB or more

Hard disk

400MB or more

CD-ROM drive

Required for installation

 

D-Sub 9-pin RS-232C port

RS-232C port

This is required to communicate with an NX Series (network controller),

 

N-410 (RS-485 master unit) and BL-U1/U2 (dedicated power supply unit).

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Functions and Features

AutoID Navigator is integrated setup software for editing and setting up AutoID devices, such as RFID systems, barcode readers, and 2D code readers on Windows. This software allows you to batch-manage the complex settings of system component devices in an easy-to-understand manner.

Parameter setup function

Setup parameters for AutoID system devices can be set, sent to and read from devices so that they can be loaded and managed as setup files.

AutoID Navigator allows you to set and manage the following Keyence AutoID devices:

RFID system RF-500 Series

Barcode reader BL Series

2D code reader SR-500 Series

Network controller NX-50 Series

RS-485 master unit N-410

Terminal function

This function allows you to send commands so that you can simply check operation of connected devices. Also, responses to commands can also be collected and saved as a log.

Test function

This function allows you to test the operation status or communications status of the connected devices.

Various test modes are available according to the connecting device. For details about the test mode, refer to the User’s Manual.

Print function, file output function

This function allows you to print the settings of each device configured with AutoID Navigator, or output the history data collected with the terminal function or test function in the CSV format.

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1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator

This section describes how to install AutoID Navigator on your personal computer's hard disk.

Before Installation

Check the following before you start to install AutoID Navigator.

Note

We recommend making a backup of the master disk in the event of it becoming damaged, for example.

Windows environment and installation media

AutoID Navigator is software that runs on Windows XP or Windows 2000.

Make sure that Windows XP or Windows 2000 is installed and running normally on the personal computer you are using.

Free space on hard disk

AutoID Navigator can be installed on hard disk.

At least 400 Mbytes of free space is needed on the hard disk where AutoID Navigator is to be installed.

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Installing AutoID Navigator

The following describes how to install AutoID Navigator to Windows XP at the following drive configuration:

C drive: hard disk drive

E drive: CD-ROM drive

1 Turn your personal computer ON and start up Windows.

Note

When installing AutoID Navigator, log on as Administrator or a user having rights such as a computer administrator who is permitted to change the system settings.

Before starting installation, quit all other applications. Installation may take longer if anti-virus software is running.

2 Insert the "AutoID Navigator master disk" into the CD-ROM drive of the personal computer.

3 Open the CD-ROM from Explorer, for example, and double-click "Setup_en.exe" in the root folder.

4 Click the "Next" button.

The [Select Destination Folder] window is displayed.

Tip To change the installation directory, click the "Browse" button and change the directory.

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Click the "Next" button.

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The [Select Program Folder] window is displayed.

 

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Click the "Next" button.

 

The [Create Shortcut] window is displayed.

7 Click the "Next" button.

The [Check the Installation information] window is displayed.

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8 Click the "Next" button.

9 If the message [The destination folder does not exist. Do you want to create it?] is displayed, click the "Yes" button.

The [Congratulations!] window is displayed.

10 Click the "Finish" button.

This completes installation of AutoID Navigator.

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Uninstalling AutoID Navigator

The following describes how to uninstall AutoID Navigator from a personal computer running WindowsXP.

1 Turn your personal computer ON and start up Windows.

Note

When uninstalling AutoID Navigator, log on as Administrator or a user having rights such as a computer administrator who is permitted to change the system settings.

2 Select {Start} - {Control Panel(C)} in that order.

The [Control Panel] window is displayed.

3 Double-click the "Add or Remove Programs" icon.

The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box is displayed.

4 Select "AutoID Navigator" and click the "Remove" button.

5 The program delete confirmation screen is displayed. Click the "Next" button.

The [Uninstallation] window is displayed.

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6 Click the "Yes" button.

The [Finished Uninstallation] window is displayed.

7 Click the "Finish" button.

This completes uninstallation of AutoID Navigator.

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1-4 Data Compatibility

The following describes data compatibility.

Compatibility between Setup Files

AutoID Navigator does not support the reading of setup files made on the following setup software:

Barcode Reader BL Series Setup Software

Multi-drop Link Unit N-400 Setup Software

Also, setup files made on the AutoID Navigator are not compatible with setup files made on the above setup software.

Note

N-410 settings cannot be made on N-400 Setup Software.

N-400 settings cannot be made on AutoID Navigator. When using N-400, use the existing N-400 Setup Software.

When changing the settings of a BL Series used on an existing system, set the device settings again on AutoID Navigator for use.

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OUTLINE OF AutoID

Navigator

This chapter describes basic operations in AutoID Navigator, screens, devices that can be registered, and how to create projects.

2-1 Starting Up and Quitting AutoID Navigator. . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 Names and Functions of Screen Parts. . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-3 Registerable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 2-4 List of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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This section describes how to start up and quit AutoID Navigator.

How to Startup AutoID Navigator

Start up AutoID Navigator.

1 Select {Programs(P)} {KEYENCE Applications} {AutoID Navigator} in that order from the Start menu, or double-click on the desktop screen.

This starts up AutoID Navigator.

How to Quit AutoID Navigator

Quit AutoID Navigator.

1 Click the button on the right edge of the title bar.

This quits AutoID Navigator.

DifferentProcedure Press the

+

keys.

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2-1 Starting Up and Quitting AutoID Navigator

Option Settings

The following describes the option settings on AutoID Navigator.

With the option settings, set the COM port and communications parameters that are used for communicating between AutoID devices and the personal computer where AutoID Navigator is installed.

1 Start up AutoID Navigator and click .

2 Select the COM port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and click the "OK" button.

Note

When "Manual" is selected as the connection method, select parameters matched to the devices to be connected.

When connecting the DV-90 Series using its USB port, select "DV-90 PC Direct". Also, be sure to set the DV-90 Series to the direct communication mode.

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The following describes the names and functions of parts in AutoID Navigator screens.

About screens

The following screen is displayed when AutoID Navigator is started up.

(6) "Terminal" button (7) "Test mode" button (8) "View image" button

(1)Menu icons

(2)Display settings tab

(3)Select configuration menu

(4)Selection area

(5) Registration/setting area

 

Name

Functions

See Page

(1)

Menu icons

These icons are for managing (creating new, saving and reading) project

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files, setting options, and updating the connection to devices.

 

 

 

(2)

Display settings tab

This tab switches the display between "Project" or "Unit".

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(3)

Select configuration

This menu switches display of the project display area between "system

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menu

configuration" and "file constitution".

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

Selection area

This area displays details that can be set on tabs.

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(5)

Registration/setting

This area changes the selection of devices to register and the device

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area

settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6)

"Terminal" button

This button sends commands to the connected device, and displays the

6-2

terminal screen for verification of data that is read.

 

 

 

 

 

This button displays the test mode screen for testing the communication

 

(7)

"Test mode" button

status between the head and the IC tag, code reader reading status and

6-3

 

 

other information.

 

 

 

 

 

(8)

"View image" button

This button is used to obtain images with the SR-500 Series.

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Project display and Unit display

AutoID Navigator is provided with two display modes for registered devices and setup files, Project display and Unit display.

When Project display is selected, the device configuration registered to the project is displayed, and when Unit display is selected, information is displayed according to each device type.

Switching between Project display and Unit display is performed by the [Project] and [Unit] tabs, respectively.

Project display

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Display by project configuration

 

 

 

Click the tabs to switch between

 

display modes.

 

Unit display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display by device type

 

 

Display Tab

Features

 

The device configuration registered to the project is displayed.

Project

Parameters can be set up and managed by each currently registered device.

When no devices are registered to the project, only the project name is

 

 

displayed.

 

 

 

Devices that can be registered by AutoID Navigator are displayed by device type.

Unit

This feature is useful to batch-set parameters for a particular device type.

However, the settings cannot be sent to or received from the devices connected

 

 

via the NX-50 Series or the N-410 Series.

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System configuration and File constitution

["System configuration" and "File constitution" are indicated on the [Project] tab. "System configuration" hierarchically displays the devices registered to the project, and "File constitution" displays device setup files divided into type groups.

System configuration

Click to select the configuration to be displayed from the list.

Devices displayed hierarchically by component device

File constitution

Setup files displayed hierarchically by type group

Display Configuration

Features

 

The system configuration for the project is displayed hierarchically by individual

System configuration

network.

 

This allows you to set devices while visually grasping the structure of the project.

 

The configuration of the project is displayed hierarchically by file type.

 

Files can be managed displayed by type (setup parameters, memory map and

 

macros).

File constitution

The file name is indicated inside the brackets [ ], and files that are not yet saved

during editing or after a change are suffixed with "*".

 

 

Setup files whose checkbox is marked in the file constitution display can be printed

 

by the "Print" button at the bottom of the screen. Memory maps can be output as a

 

CSV format file by the "Save Tag Map" button.

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2-3 Registerable Devices

This section describes the devices that can be registered to projects by AutoID Navigator.

Registerable Devices

The following devices can be registered and set on AutoID Navigator.

Masters

Icon

Device

Description

See Page

 

N-410

Master unit made by Keyence for connecting by the RS-485 interface

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Master unit

This master unit supports CC-Link or DeviceNet.

 

 

 

 

Controllers

Icon

Device

Description

See Page

 

NX-50RS

This network controller supports the RS-485 link.

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NX-50CL

This network controller supports the CC-Link connection.

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NX-50DN

This network controller supports the DeviceNet connection.

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RFID head

Icon

Device

Description

See Page

 

RF-500

This is the head of the RF-500 Series to which macros can be

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registered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IC tags

Icon

Device

Description

See Page

 

T5F**

This IC tag is for FeRAM 2000 byte type RF-500 Series.

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T5P10

This IC tag is for EEPROM 256 byte type RF-500 Series.

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T5M**

This IC tag is for EEPROM 992 byte type RF-500 Series.

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Specify these tags when using the following standard IC tags that

 

 

 

comply with ISO15693 other than Keyence IC tags:

 

 

General-purpose

• MB89R118

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tags

• I·CODE SLI

 

 

 

 

• Tag-it HF-I

 

 

 

• my-d

 

Barcode readers

Icon

Device

Description

See Page

 

BL-700

 

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BL-600

 

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Standalone type compact barcode readers

 

 

BL-500

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BL-180

 

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2D code reader

Icon

Device

Description

See Page

 

SR-500

This is a small stationary 2D code reader.

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