MARS TOHKEN SOLUTION THIR-6000B User Manual

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4. Communications

• Bar Code Data Transmission: The unit transmits the scanned data to the host computer.

• Command Signal Receipt: The host computer transmits the command signals to the un it and sets up the operation of the unit.

• Image Data Transmission: The unit transmits the captured image data to the host computer.

Refer the section 5.5 for the communication parameter conditions.

4.1 Data Transaction

Data transaction setup should be accomplished with sending command from host computer. Asynchronous protocol is used for barcode data transmission and seri al commands transmission.

4.2 Image Data Transaction

The communication protocol utilizes XMODEM (SUM128) in the ca se of the image data output.

The host side computer should be provided with the software to receive the transmitte d data. The receiving unit should also be kept “ready” before receiving the data.

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5. Specifications

5.1 General specifications

Type THIR-6000(H)

Dimensions Weight

Illumination Aiming beam

Indicator Image sensor

Minimum resolution

Supported barcodes (1D)

Supported barcodes (2D) Format

Bluetooth interface Battery

Operating time Charging time Environmental specifications Operational Temperature Storage Temperature Operational Humidity Storage Humidity Vibration Shock

159(H)×63(W)×99(D)mm Approx. 220 g (including the battery)

1. White LED (THIR-6000B, THIR-6000HB)

2. Red LED (THIR-6000DM-B)

Red LED (peak wave length is 644nm) Monitoring LED (3 colors), Vibration CMOS color area sensor (1.3M pixel)

1. 0.125mm (1D barcode), 0.19mm (2D barcode) (THIR-6000B)

2. 0.1mm (1D barcode), 0.167mm (2D barcode ) (THIR-6000HB, THIR-6000DM-B)

Code39, Code128, EAN128, Codabar, ITF, JAN/EAN/UPC, RSS, Code93

Data Matrix (ECC200), QR Code, Micro QR Code PDF417, MicroPDF, MaxiCode, Composite Postal code

ASCII or Bitmap(image) Bluetooth 2.0 Class1

*can be worked with Windows 2000/XP Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.7V, 2200mAh)

7 hours (calculated with 5 seconds per 1 barcode reading) 3 hours

0 to 40 degrees centigrade

- 20 to 60 degrees centigrade 35 to 85 %RH (Non-condensing) 35 to 85 %RH(Non-condensing) 10 to 55 Hz(max. 4G) Durable multiple drops to concrete from 7ft.

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5.2 Functional specification

Reading Direction

・PITCH ：±35 degree ・SKEW ：±35 degree ・TILT ：360 degree ・Ambient Light ：0 to 10,000 lx

Viewing angle

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5.3 Reading Range/Depth

Decodable Symbols

Liner: Code39, Code128, EAN128, Codabar, ITF, JAN / EAN / UPC, RSS Check digit calculation method:

Code39 Modulus 43 Codabar Modulus 16 ITF Modulus 10

2-D: Data Matrix(ECC200),QR Code, Micro QR Code,PDF4 17,

Micro PDF, Maxi Code, Composite

Reading Digit:

(Except ITF) 1〜2047 (Only ITF) 2,4,6〜2047

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• Reading Range (Normal type)

Vertical

Horizontal

about 34°

Distance from scanner

about 27°

100

1D(0.125) 70〜110

0.15) 60〜130

150

0.25) 40〜160

1D(0.33) 40〜180

0.19) 80〜110

0.25) 60〜130

0.33) 50〜160

unit：mm

• Reading ability depends on environment (brightness etc) and the printing quality of scanned barcodes.

• Measured in 500 to 1000(lx) of homogeneous brightness, printed with good quality, no pitch and no skew.

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• Reading Range (High density type)

Vertical

Horizontal

about 34°

Distance from scanner

about 27°

100

150

1D(0.1) 40 to 70

0.125) 40 to 7

0.167) 40 to 70

2D(0.19) 40 to 7

unit：mm

• Reading ability depends on environment (brightness etc) and the printing quality of scanned barcodes.

• Measured in 500 to 1000(lx) of homogeneous brightness, printed with good quality, no pitch and no skew.

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• Reading Range (DM type)

Vertical

Horizontal

about 34°

Distance from scanner

about 27°

100

150

1D(0.1) 40 to 70

0.125) 40 to 7

0.167) 40 to 70

2D(0.19) 40 to 7

unit：mm

• Reading ability depends on environment (brightness etc) and the printing quality of scanned barcodes.

• Measured in 500 to 1000(lx) of homogeneous brightness, printed with good quality, no pitch and no skew.

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5.4 Default settings

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the initial setup is as follows:

・ THIR-6000B, THIR-6000HB Æ Enabled Symbols: all symbols. ・ THIR-6000DM-B Æ Data Matrix (ECC200) and QR Code

Security settings

As the default, security settings are not configured. Please see “7.4 How to configure security setting”.

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6. Dimensions

159

6.1Housing Dimensions

Unit: mm

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7. Specialty Function

7.1 Global Shutter

Cropping is a method to remove unwanted areas from the imag e to make the image small. Following is the procedure to set up this function through the serial i nterface.

Confirming the cropping status

Serial Command ?IMG<cr>

<< Example of reply>>

********STATUS********THIR-6000 BBC=00:2561:162:RLE3:AVE4:AVERLE9:Color IMODE=0PX=0PY=0WX=1280WY=1024 CAPMODE=0,0,1280,1024 CAPX=0(0:100%,1:75%,2 :50%,3:25%) CAPY=0(0:100%,1:75%,2 :50%,3:25%) VMODE=0(0:Mono1:Color) *********END**********THIR-6000 Systemversion=K85C-V1.0c Decodeversion=K85A-V1.0c

【 Setting for

Serial Command CAPX=m, CAPY=n (m,n=0,1,2,3)

<< Value >>

Bolded is status of cropping.

0…100% 1…75% 2…50% 3…25%

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Cropping

･･･CAPX=0、CAPY=0

･･･CAPX=2、CAPY=1

100％

％

50％

25％

50%

％

100％

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7.2 Auto detection mode

7.2.1 Overview By using this mode, THIR-6000 can read and decode symb ols automatically. THIR-6000 detects changes of image in its field of view, like change of environmental brightness, motion of objects. When there is such a change, THIR-6000 starts to capt ure an ima ge and tri es to decode.

This function is designed for stand mounting use to read documents with printed barcodes. For example, it is suitable for using on the counter at post office.

CAUTION

With Auto Detection mode, trigging switch does not work. Plus, neither does capturing an image, receiving a Hex program and executing a Macro program. Please turn Auto Detection mode OFF if those function are n eeded to be used. Auto Detection mode may not work well under the too high, too low or un stable brightness.

Object with barcode

Field of view

• Auto Detection mode is not a default setting. Please have THIR-6000 read the corresponding configuration barcode to chan ge to Auto Detection mode.

• THIR-6000 does not vibrate when it decodes a symbol successfully with Auto Detection mode regardless of current setting of the vibration.

Note

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7.2.2 How to use To put the THIR-6000 in the auto detection mode, please follow one of the follo wing methods:

- Send the serial command "LFMODE=1<CR>" to the scanner.

- Read the corresponding barcode from the configuration barcode set.

To exit the auto detection mode, please follow one of the following methods:

- Send the serial command "LFMODE=0<CR>" to the scanner.

- Read the corresponding barcode from the configuration barcode set.

The serial command "?LF<CR>" to check which mo de the scanner is available.

For the details of how to work Auto Detection mode, please see the following figures, flow chart and timing chart.

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The flow chart of Auto Detection mode

Monitor LED: Orange

Monitor LED: Orange Aiming beam: Blinking

Aiming beam: Blinking

Standby

Make an object with

barcodes go into

THIR-6000’s field of

view

Label in

Detected?

Yes

Try to decode

Within

decoding time

limit?

No: Timeout

Within

detection

ignored limit?

Decoded?

Yes

Verify

Different data Same data

Monitor LED: Green

Monitor LED: Green Buzzer : beep 1 time

Buzzer : beep 1 time

Out put the decoded data

Compare decoded data

Compare decoded data with last decode data.

with last decode data.

Monitor LED: Red

Buzzer : beep 2 times

Yes

Label out

Detected?

Yes

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Label in detection

When THIR detects a label is coming in, this signal turns OFF

OFF

Decoding

OFF

Label out detection

ON OFF

7.3 For high density barcodes

．．．

This signal is kept ON until THIR decodes successfully (including discarding the decoded) or the decoding time limit is not passed.)

．．．

When THIR detects a label goes out from FOV or the detection ignored time is passed, this signal turns OFF.

Timing chart

HD mode is designed to read high density barcodes (under 0.167mm of small element si ze) more quickly. Since this is not a default setting, please change to HD mode by reading th e corresponding configuration barcode.

7.4 How to configure security settings

Serial command ? Show status data string1 If the data is correctly received, THIR-6000B is connected to the host computer. PIN CODE=XXXX Put 4 digit numeric to “XXXX”. Bluetooth connection will be disconnected when PIN CO DE is set. Please enter the PIN CODE to connect again. If set PIN CODE as “0000”, there is no security.

WSETS Write settings to THIR-6000’s flash memory (make sure the connection is established)

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eading data

7.5 How to confirm data transmitting

To make sure the connection is established, the following m ethod is strongly recommended. It will take approx. 20 second to detect disconnection between THIR-6000 and the host computer caused. The data tried to be sent to the host during this 20 second will be lost. By using the following method, operator can know if the data is correctly transmitted or not.

THIR-6000B waits response from the host after it sends data. This perio d can be configu red as limit time. If THIR-6000B does not receive response from the host, THIR-6000B judges the data has been lost. To complete this function, the host has to have the function to send “received” or ACK (0x06) to THIR-6000B if it receives data from the scanner.

(1). Normal flow

HOST

(2)In case of NG

HOST

Received or ACK

  

Received or ACK

BCR Trigger ON

Read/Decode

Data transmit

Buzzer beeps

Vibration

BCR Trigger ON

Read/Decode

Data transmit

After time out

LED ON

Buzzer beeps

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• How to switch confirmation ON ÅÆ OFF

1). Configuration barcode menu (Other document) Æ By reading barcodes

2). By sending serial command

ANSWERBACK=X Confirmation ON/OFF 0: OFF (Default) 1: ON ANSWERBACKTIM=X Time out limit 1〜3 second (Default:1)



• How it works THIR-6000B waits response from the host within the time our limit. During the time out limit, trigger signal and other serial command are not valid. After getting response from the host or passing the time out limit, trigger signal and other serial command become valid.

• How to indicate

1). Get response from the host Æ Buzzer and vibrator indicate OK

2). No response from the host Æ Buzzer and red LED indicate NG

Buzzer

LED

OK 2 times (high tone) non

3 times (low tone) Red LED ON (

Vibration

100msec

700msec) non

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7.6 Image preprocessing

Article Command Contents

Image Preprocessing

IPFUNC0=a1,a2,a3,a4,a5 No.0 Image Preprocessing Setting 3x3 Mask

Filter

5x5 Mask Filter

Article Command Description

None 0 No Image preprocessing Black Erosion 1 Erosion 2x2 3 Erosion 3x3 5 Erosion 5x5 7 Erosion 2x1 (w) 9 Erosion 1x2 (h) White Dilation 2 Dilation 2x2 4 Dilation 3x3 6 Dilation 5x5 8 Dilation 2x1 (w) 10 Dilation 1x2 (h) Reverse 20 Reverse White & Black Contrast 21 Enhancement 22 23

21&22 are used to enhance black 23&24 are used to enhance white

Gamma Correction

Smoothing Filter 40 Low pass Filter 3x3 average value Median 41 Median filter 3x3 median value 3x3 Filter 60 3x3 filter FILTER33, FILTER33DM execution filtering by command 5x5 Filter 61 5x5 filter FILTER55, FILTER55DM execution filtering by command Down Size 70 Down Size (Quick)Down size whole image with quick mode Down Size 71 Down Size (Average) Down size whole image with average speed mode

?PROC Indicates the status of a image pre-processing setting contents

FILTER33[ I ] [ j ]=a FILTER33DM=1-10000 Set magnification value of 3x3 mask filter. FILTER55[ I ] [ j ]=a FILTER55DM=1-10000 Set magnification value of 5x5 mask filter.

Cont (L12cut): Cut the rest (from the darkest) 12.5% Cont (L22cut): Cut the rest (from the darkest) 25% Cont (H23cut): Cut the most (from the brightest) 12.5%

24 25

27 Gamma(r=0.5) Execution for Gamma Correction 0.5

Cont (H24cut): Cut the most (from the brightest) 25%

Cont (LH12cut): Cut the rest 12.5% and the most 12.5%. Cont (LH22cut): Cut the rest 25% and the most 25%.

Set coefficient value of 3x3 mask filter.

(i, j=0 through 2, a= -99 through +99)

Set coefficient value of 5x5 mask filter.

(i, j=0 through 2, a= -99 through +99)

Please ask our sales department for more information.

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8. Troubleshooting

8.1 The unit does not work while pushing the read trigger switch.

Does the battery have enough amounts?

If the battery’s voltage is not enough, THIR-6000B may not operate correct ly. Please see “2.1 Charging battery”.

8.2 Can not charge battery

Is THIR-6000B placed on the cradle correctly?

If THIR-6000B is not placed on the cradle correctly, charging battery may be failed. Please see “2.1 Charging battery”.

Is the AC adapter inserted correctly?

If the AC adapter inserted correctly to the cradle, charging battery may be failed.

Is power supply polarity correct?

When it is connected with reverse polarity, chargi ng battery is failed. Correct polarity Æ

Is the power rating of the power supply enough?

Unless the power supply capacity is enough, chargi ng battery is failed.

Is the charging terminal clean?

If there is dirt/dust on the charging terminal, charging battery may be faile d.

Isn’t the battery too old?

The rechargeable battery does not last fo rever. If a change in the ba ttery life is noticed, it is probably time to purchase a new battery. Criterias to know the time to change the battery are 300 times of charging/discharging or 2 years of usage under proper environmental condition. Please contact our sales department about alternative battery.

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8.3 Barcode Cannot be Read.

Is there beep from the buzzer when THIR-6000B re ads barcode?

YES Æ Barcode is decoded, but an error is occurred during transmitting data through Bluetooth. Please see “8.4. Errors in transmitting data”. NOÆ Barcode is not decoded. Please see the following instruction to decode barcode correctly.

Is a code setup correct?

Check the settings of the reader and that the 2D code is enabled

Is reading distance suitable?

Reading may be impossible when the reading distance is outside the working range of reading depth. Moreover the printing quality of the code may make it non-readable even if i t is within the readi ng range limits.

Is the surface of the code glossy?

If the surface of the code is glossy, the illumination will be sometimes reflected like a mirror. To avoid this, put the scanner in angle relative to the symbol.

Is the reading window clean?

If the window becomes dirty or stained, the image taken by the reader might not be good enough for reading. Clean with a lens cleaner or similar anti-scratching (non-abrasive) method.

Is the print quality of the code good?

Please check whether print quality of the cells, code size, etc. conforms to the standard.

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8.4 Reading data gets garbled

Do you set fixed digit for ITF

In some cases, cancellation of significant digits (re ading it through wit h a few dig its than a pri nted digits) in ITF(Interleaved 2 of 5) might be used. We recommend setting spe cific digit of ITF.

8.5 Bluetooth connection is disconnected

Is THIR-6000B in the range or Bluetooth connection?

The Bluetooth unit of THIR-6000B allows staying away 10m from the Bluetooth adapter. But the distance is varied depending on conditions. Please check the strength of wave if it seems to be weak. In the utility screen of the driver, the strength can be checked. If it is weak, please use TMU-6000 to receive wave more efficiently.

8.6 Reading data is missed partially during transmitting

Is the connection disconnected during transmitting?

Reading data can be missed partially if the connection is failed during the transmitting. Please check connectivity as explained “2.2 Setting up the host computer”.

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8.7 Keyboard wedge interface is needed

If keyboard wedge software is installed to the host computer, THIR-6000B can be used as keyboard interface device. Please let our sales department know if keyboard wedge is needed.

8.8 PIN CODE is required when Bluetooth connection is established

PIN CODE is not set at the time or shipment from our factory. To initialize PIN CODE, please use “Default setting” barcode in “Configuration Barcode Menu”. If PIN CODE is needed to be set, please see “7.4. How to configure security settings”.

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Appendix 1 Cradle（TBC-6000）

1. Overview Cradle for THIR-6000B series

2. Specification

Dimensions ：72(H)×90(W)×241(D) Weight ：Approx. 215g (AC adapter, wireless unit, and THI R-6000B are not included) Tapped Hole ：φ5 x 3 Screw ：M4×M20 2pcs (come with the cradle)

3. Outlook

Edge

Slit

Rear

C adapter jack

Cable clamper

Charging terminator

Hook

※Please use one of the two tapped hole for charging terminator side.

Tapped hole

Fix the metal plate

Hook the cable of AC adapter

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[Memorandum]

Warranty Obligations

Exclusive of the cases with special mentions in quotations, contracts or specifications, TOHKEN warrants this products as the following.

1. Term of warranty One year from the date of purchase.

2. Warranty Coverage TOHKEN will repair or replace the product at no charge if the reasons of defects are co me from our responsibility. The losses caused by the defect of this product are not covered. If the reasons of defects are the following, they are not covered by this warranty.

(1). If the product is not used in accordance with all operation instructions. (2). If the product is modified by outsiders of TOHKEN. (3). If the defects are not caused by the product itself. (4). If the defects are caused by fire, pollution, abnormal voltage, or natural disasters, such as

earthquake, thunderstorm or flood.

3. Usage outside of Japan This warranty coverage is based on the usage in Japan. Please contact our sales department if there need to use this product ourside of Japan.

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TOHKEN CO., LTD

Head quarters

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