Opticon NLB 1000, RLB 1000 Specifications Manual

Fixed Position Laser Barcode Scanner

NLB/RLB 1000

The NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 series scanners
realize a scan rate of 1000 scans/s. The NLB 1000 is
a single scan model and the RLB 1000 is a raster
scan model.

Specifications Manual

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Model Number:
Edition:
Date:

NLB/RLB 1000

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2008-01-25

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Original Spec Number:

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materials or workmanship with proper use during the warranty period. Opticon is not liable for damages caused by
modifications made by a customer. In such cases, standard repair charges will apply. If a product is returned under
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Contents

1. Abstract....................................................................................................................................... 7

2. Overview...................................................................................................................................... 7

3. Physical Features....................................................................................................................... 8

3.1. Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 8

3.2. Weight ................................................................................................................................. 8

4. Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................8

4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity................................................................................. 8

4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity .................................................................................... 8

4.3. Ambient Light Immunity....................................................................................................... 8

5. Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 9

5.1. Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................................... 9

5.2. Operating Indicators............................................................................................................9

5.2.1. LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................9

5.2.2. Buzzer ......................................................................................................................................10

6. Optical Specifications.............................................................................................................. 10

6.1. Imager Scanning ............................................................................................................... 10

6.2. Scanning Barcodes on Moving Items................................................................................ 11

7. Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................... 11

7.1. Print Contrast Signal (PCS) .............................................................................................. 11

7.2. Minimum Resolution.......................................................................................................... 11

7.3. Scan Area and Resolution ................................................................................................ 12

7.3.1. Scan Area ................................................................................................................................12

7.3.2. Depth of Field...........................................................................................................................13

7.4. Pitch, Skew, and Tilt.......................................................................................................... 14

7.4.1. Pitch Angle ...............................................................................................................................14

7.4.2. Skew Angle and Dead Zone ....................................................................................................14

7.4.3. Tilt Angle ..................................................................................................................................14

7.5. Curvature .......................................................................................................................... 15

8. Interface Specifications ...........................................................................................................16

8.1. RS-232C Interface Spec ................................................................................................... 16

8.1.1. Settings and Communication ...................................................................................................16

8.1.2. Signal Level..............................................................................................................................16

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Pin Assignment and Interface Circuit.......................................................................................17

8.1.3.

8.1.4. Character Format .....................................................................................................................20

8.1.5. Communication Format............................................................................................................20

8.1.6. Handshaking ............................................................................................................................20

8.2. USB Interface Specifications............................................................................................. 25

8.2.1. Settings and Communication ...................................................................................................25

8.2.2. Connector and Interface Circuit ...............................................................................................25

9. Cable and Connector ............................................................................................................... 27

9.1. RS-232C Cable (D-sub, 9-pin female) .............................................................................. 27

9.2. RS-232C Cable (D-sub, 25-pin female) ............................................................................ 28

9.3. RS-232C Cable (no connector)......................................................................................... 29

9.3.1. Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................29

9.4. USB Cable ........................................................................................................................ 31

9.4.1. Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................31

10. Default Settings........................................................................................................................ 31

10.1. Barcodes ........................................................................................................................... 31

10.2. Default Settings 1: Readable Codes ................................................................................. 32

10.3. Default Settings 2: Read Options, Trigger, Buzzer ........................................................... 34

10.4. Default Settings 3: Communication Settings ..................................................................... 35

10.5. Default Settings 4: Scanning Barcodes on Moving Items ................................................. 35

11. Serial Number and Labeling.................................................................................................... 36

11.1. Serial Label ....................................................................................................................... 36

11.2. Laser Caution Label .......................................................................................................... 36

11.3. Certification Logo Label .................................................................................................... 37

11.4. Back Side Label ................................................................................................................ 37

12. Packaging Specifications........................................................................................................38

12.1. Individual Packaging Specification .................................................................................... 38

12.2. Collective Packaging Specification ................................................................................... 39

13. Durability................................................................................................................................... 40

13.1. Electrical Noise ................................................................................................................. 40

13.2. Static Electricity ................................................................................................................. 40

13.3. Shock ................................................................................................................................ 40

13.3.1. Drop Test (without packaging).................................................................................................40

13.3.2. Drop Test (with individual packaging)......................................................................................40

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13.4. Vibration Strength ............................................................................................................. 41

13.4.1. Vibration Test (without packaging) ..........................................................................................41

13.4.2. Vibration Test (with individual packaging) ...............................................................................41

13.5. Water Resistant and Dust and Drip Proof ......................................................................... 41

13.6. Cable Strength ..................................................................................................................41

13.6.1. Cable Stretch Test ...................................................................................................................41

13.6.2. Cable Tail Bending Test...........................................................................................................41

14. Reliability................................................................................................................................... 42

15. Trigger and Read Options ....................................................................................................... 42

15.1. Trigger Switch ................................................................................................................... 42

15.2. Trigger Modes ...................................................................................................................42

15.3. Read Modes......................................................................................................................42

16. Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................................................43

16.1. Laser Safety ...................................................................................................................... 43

16.2. EMC .................................................................................................................................. 43

16.3. RoHS................................................................................................................................. 43

17. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 44

17.1. Shock ................................................................................................................................ 44

17.2. Temperature Conditions.................................................................................................... 44

17.3. Foreign Materials .............................................................................................................. 44

17.4. Other ................................................................................................................................. 44

18. Mechanical Drawing.................................................................................................................45

Table of Figures

Figure 1: LED window ................................................................................................................ 10

Figure 2: Scan area .................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 3: Scan range .................................................................................................................. 13

Figure 4: Pitch, skew, and tilt angles ..........................................................................................14

Figure 5: Curvature..................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 6: D-sub 9-pin connector - interface circuit...................................................................... 17

Figure 7: D-sub 25-pin connector - interface circuit.................................................................... 18

Figure 8: No connector - interface circuit.................................................................................... 19

Figure 9:Character format .......................................................................................................... 20

Figure 10: Communication format .............................................................................................. 20

Figure 11: No handshaking......................................................................................................... 20

Figure 12: Busy/Ready communication...................................................................................... 21

Figure 13: Cannot receive command ......................................................................................... 21

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Figure 14: Signal timing.............................................................................................................. 22

Figure 15: Modem transmit data................................................................................................. 22

Figure 16: ACK/NAK................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 17: ACK/NAK—No response........................................................................................... 24

Figure 18: USB "A" connector ....................................................................................................25

Figure 19: Interface circuit .......................................................................................................... 26

Figure 20: RS-232C cable: D-sub, 9-pin female......................................................................... 27

Figure 21: RS-232C cable: D-sub, 25-pin female....................................................................... 28

Figure 22: RS-232C cable: no connector ................................................................................... 29

Figure 23: USB cable ................................................................................................................. 31

Figure 24: Serial number label ................................................................................................... 36

Figure 25: Laser caution label .................................................................................................... 36

Figure 26: Certification logo label ............................................................................................... 37

Figure 27: Backside label ........................................................................................................... 37

Figure 28: Packaging.................................................................................................................. 38

Figure 29: Collective packaging.................................................................................................. 39

Figure 30: Cable tail bending test............................................................................................... 41

Figure 31: Trigger switch ............................................................................................................ 42

Figure 32: Mechanical drawing...................................................................................................45

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1. Abstract

This manual provides specifications for the NLB/RLB 1000 fixed-position laser scanner, which
provides smooth, fast scanning performance.

2. Overview

The NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 series scanners use a polygon mirror to realize a scan rate of
1000 scans/s. Those scanners output decoded data via an RS-232C or USB interface.

The NLB 1000 is a single scan model and the RLB 1000 is a raster scan model.

You can configure settings of the NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 scanners either by sending
specific commands or by scanning menu barcodes.

• The NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 scanners emit IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Class 2 and

JIS C6802:2005 Class 2 laser beams.

• The dust and drip proof performance of the NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 scanners

satisfies IP-54.

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• The NLB 1000 and RLB 1000 series scanners all comply with RoHS.

Supported symbologies:

Linear (1D) Postal

JAN/UPC/EAN, incl. add-on Chinese Post Matrix 2of5

Codabar/NW-7

Code 11

Code 39

Code 93

Code 128

GS1-128 (EAN-128)

IATA

Industrial 2of5

Interleaved 2of5

ISBN

Matrix 2of5

MSI/Plessey

S-Code

Telepen

Tri-Optic

UK/Plessey

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3. Physical Features

3.1. Dimensions

W 29.0 x D 34.5 x H 17.0 mm

3.2. Weight

30 g (max.), excluding the cable

4. Environmental Specifications

4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: 0 to 45° C (32 to 113° F)

Humidity: 5 to 90% RH

4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: -20 to 65° C (-4 to 149° F)

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Humidity: 5 to 90% RH

4.3. Ambient Light Immunity

Decoding performance is guaranteed when the range of illumination on a barcode
surface is between zero and the following values:

Incandescent light 4,000 lx

Fluorescent light 4,000 lx

Sunlight 80,000 lx

Conditions

Barcode Sample: OPTOELECTRONICS Test Sample

PCS: 0.9

Resolution: 0.25 mm

Symbology: 9-digit Code 39

Quiet zone: 10 mm

N/W ratio: 1:2.5

Distance: 110 mm

Angle: α = 0° β = 15° γ = 0°

Curvature: R = ∞

Power supply voltage: 5.0 V

Direct light or specular reflection light from a source should be prevented from entering
the acceptance area.

Note: α, β and γ respectively represent pitch, skew and tilt. Please see section 6.1 for

how these values are defined.

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5. Electrical Specifications

5.1. Electrical Characteristics

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Notes

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Power supply
voltage

Operating
current

Rush current
peak

Stand-by current I

Startup time TD — 1.5 s Scans at a rate of 800 scans/s to 1200

VDD 4.5 5.0 5.5 V

IOP — 205 500 mA LED off

I

— 2000 mA

PEAK

— 145 mA Laser off and polygon mirror on

PRE

Conditions

• Connect 1Ω resistance to a power supply line in series and measure the current
by the voltage between both ends of resistance.

• Power supply voltage is measured at a connector terminal area.

Note: If the current value does not stabilize within 1.5 seconds after activating the

polygon mirror, this scanner detects the system error, stops the polygon mirror,
and blinks green and red LEDs.

5.2. Operating Indicators

scans/s carried out within 1.5 seconds after

the polygon mirror gets activated. (See note.)

5.2.1. LEDs

There are red and green LEDs on the NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000.

1. A green LED lights up for a specific period of time after successful scanning.

You can configure the settings when the green LED is blinking.

2. A red LED lights up when any unsupported menu barcode is read in the menu

mode (200 ms).

3. Both green and red LEDs light up at the same time when either of the

following occurs:

• No scanning operation at the scan rate of 800–1200 scans/s is carried out

• No scanning operation at the scan rate of 800–1200 scans/s is carried out

within 1.5 seconds after the polygon mirror is activated.

while the polygon mirror is operating.

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5.2.2. Buzzer

The NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 scanners have a buzzer function; the buzzer
loudness is below 65 dB. The buzzer sounds:

1. After successful scanning at power activation.

2. After successful scanning.

3. After reading a valid menu barcode or when the scanner reads an

unsupported barcode.

4. When there is a motor malfunction.
However, it is possible to disable the buzzer by reading specific menu barcodes.

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Figure 1: LED window

6. Optical Specifications

6.1. Imager Scanning

Parameter Specification Unit

Light-emitting element Red laser diode —

Emission wavelength 650 ±10 (at 25° C) nm

Light output 1.0 or less mW

Scanning method Octahedron polygon mirror —

Scanning speed 1000 ±60 (at 25° C) scans/s

Vertical scan width of NLB

1000 (single scan)

Vertical scan width of RLB

1000 (raster scan)

(500 mm from front edge of scanner)

(500 mm from front edge of scanner)

Scan angle: 70 ° Scan angle

Effective scan angle: 40 °

8 or less

8 to 20

mm

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6.2. Scanning Barcodes on Moving Items

Scanning barcodes on moving objects requires that the speed of the barcode be adjusted
to optimize the scanner’s reading performance.

The NLB 1000 and the RLB 1000 are capable of scanning low-print-quality barcodes.

Scanning barcodes on moving items may fail due to the scan rate.

Refer to the Default settings chapter for more details.

7. Technical Specifications

The conditions for technical specifications are as follows, unless otherwise specified in each
section.

Conditions

Ambient temperature and humidity 25° C or lower

85% RH or lower

Ambient light 500 to 1000 lx

Background Barcode = black

Space = white

Margin = white

Background of label = black

Power supply voltage 5.0 V

Decoding test Approve the performance when decoding is

successful in 70% of the tests.

Scan origin From the front edge of the scanner

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7.1. Print Contrast Signal (PCS)

0.45 or higher (over 70% of reflectivity of space and quiet zone).

Reflectance of white bar－Reflectance of black bar

PCS=

Reflectance of white bar

Scanning performance may decline if dirt or scratches mar the optical window. Keep the
optical window clean.

7.2. Minimum Resolution

0.15 mm

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7.3. Scan Area and Resolution

7.3.1. Scan Area

The scannable area depends on the barcode type (PCS, resolution, length, etc.)
and the direction of the barcode surface. However, the barcode should be set
within the following area.

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Figure 2: Scan area

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7.3.2. Depth of Field

The depth of field is measured from the front edge of the scanner. The scanning

area is rectilinear near the exit window and expands in an arc centered on a
virtual reference point in the distance.

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Figure 3: Scan range

PCS Resolution (mm) Decode Depth (mm)

0.9

1.0 70–330

0.5 60–270

0.25 60–200

0.15 70–140

Conditions

Barcode Sample: OPTOELECTRONICS Test Sample

N/W Ratio: 1:2.5

Angle: α = 0°, β = 15°, γ = 0°

Curvature: R = ∞

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Resolution Symbology PCS Quiet Zone Digit

1.0 mm Code 39 0.9 25 mm 1

0.5 mm Code 39 0.9 18 mm 3

0.25 mm Code 39 0.9 10 mm 8

0.15 mm Code 39 0.9 7 mm 10

7.4. Pitch, Skew, and Tilt

7.4.1. Pitch Angle

α ≤ ±30°

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7.4.2.

7.4.3.

Skew Angle and Dead Zone

Skew angle: β ≤ ±60° (Excluding dead zone)
Dead zone: β ≤ -7° to +9° (NLB 1000)

-8° to +10° (RLB 1000)
(There are some areas in which decoding may fail, due to specular reflection.)

Tilt Angle

γ ≤ ±25°

Figure 4: Pitch, skew, and tilt angles

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