Rockwell Automation 2755 User Manual
Allen-Bradley
AdaptaScan
Software
User
(Cat. No. 2755-ASN)
Manual
Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
electromechanical equipment. “Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls” (Publication SGI-1.1)
describes some important differences between solid state equipment and
hard–wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also
because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons
responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each
intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will the Allen-Bradley Company be responsible or liable for
indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of
this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative
purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with
any particular installation, the Allen-Bradley Company cannot assume
responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Allen-Bradley Company with respect to use
of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without
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considerations.
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!
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• avoid the hazard
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Using this Manual
Installation
Working with Projects
Preface
What is AdaptaScan? P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended Audience P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Package P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of Manual P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Support P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing AdaptaScan Software 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2
Chapter Objectives 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running AdaptaScan Software 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Database File? 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Project? 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening a Project 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Project Window 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdaptaScan Dialogs 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdaptaScan Tools 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a Project 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing a Project 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Project 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Cut, Copy and Paste 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing/Exporting Reader Configurations 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering a Project Name, Description, and Baud Rate 2–17. . . . . . . . . . .
Preferences 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contentstoc–ii
On-Line Communications
Getting Started
Chapter 3
Chapter Objectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Going On-Line 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Compare Tool 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring a Reader 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying LED Status 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Counters 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Bar Code Labels 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Hardware Information 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4
Chapter Objectives 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Description 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What You Need 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Power 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the DL10 Slave 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Reader 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Configuration Cable 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-up Sequence 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the AdaptaScan Software 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications Setup 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Project 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Reader Configuration 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Firmware 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the Label Setup 4–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Scanner 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Decoder 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Discrete Outputs 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining a Package 4–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Timer 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Serial Port 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Message Output 4–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading the Configuration 4–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring Reader Operation 4–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dataliner Operation 4–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Setup
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Chapter 5
Chapter Objectives 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laser Caution 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Patterns 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Adjustments 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Scanner 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Focus Options 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Focus 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Defining Labels
Decoder Setup
Chapter 6
Chapter Objectives 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful Hints 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Label? 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Label Setup? 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing Bar Code Labels 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining a Bar Code Label 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Readers with the Same Bar Code Label Setup 6–7. . . . . . . . . .
Defining Symbols for a Bar Code Label 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Symbologies for a Bar Code Label 6–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7
Chapter Objectives 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful Hints 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoding Functions 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V alid Symbologies 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Decoding Occurs 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Indicator 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capture Count 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Decode Parameters 7–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Performance Indicator 7–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Readers with the Same Trigger Source 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Port
Settings
Chapter 8
Chapter Objectives 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Ports 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DeviceNet 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-422 / RS-485 Port 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Port 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protocols 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terminal 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DF1 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DH-485 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring DeviceNet Parameters 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Serial Port 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Terminal Communications 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring DF1 Communications 8–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring DH-485 Communications 8–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Readers with the Same Serial Port Configuration 8–12. . . . . . . .
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Configuring Discrete
Inputs and Outputs
Defining Messages
Chapter 9
Chapter Objectives 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful Hints 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of Outputs 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of Inputs 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Inputs and Outputs 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Discrete Inputs and the Package Detect 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Discrete Outputs 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Timer 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Input Timers 1 and 2 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring an ASCII Trigger 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DeviceNet I/O 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring DeviceNet Inputs 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring DeviceNet Outputs 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 10
Chapter Objectives 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Message? 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Samples 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining Messages 10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Bar Code Contents of a Message 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Optional Message Parameters 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Message Format 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DeviceNet Messages 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Pass-Through to DeviceNet 10–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Match Tables
Chapter 11
Chapter Objectives 11–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful Hints 11–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Match Table? 1 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Match Table Applications 1 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Match Rules 1 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining a Package 11–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Auto-Load 11–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Match Tables 1 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Contents of Match Tables 1 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Match Table Outputs 11–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Match Entry Counter 11–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring a Package Definition 11–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring a Package Using Match Table Entries 11–15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Package Outputs 11–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Package Counter 11–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Auto-Load Trigger 1 1–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Readers with the Same Trigger Source 1 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Downloading/Uploading
Configurations
Printing a Project
Dynamic Data Exchange
Chapter 12
Overview 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful Hints 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upload/Download Connections 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Cable 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading a Configuration 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uploading a Configuration 12–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 13
Chapter Objectives 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up a Printer 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing a Project 13–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Project to a File 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printout Contents 13–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 14
Chapter Objectives 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDE Syntax 14–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdaptaScan DDE Topics 14–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Performance in Excel 14–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Count in Excel 14–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read LED Status in Excel 14–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Label Data in Excel 14–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Match or Package Count in Excel 14–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing Commands to a Reader 14–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excel Example 14–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDE Through the AdaptaScan RS-232 Port 14–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASCII Character Set
Preset Read Ranges
Metacharacters
Transmission Check
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Glossary
Index
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What is
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Preface
This manual is a reference guide for using the AdaptaScan Software.
It describes features and procedures for configuring the operation of
the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader.
Because this is a reference manual it covers all the features of the
AdaptaScan Software. You may not use or need to use all the
features, so use the manual as needed.
If you’re just getting started, make sure you work through the
Getting Started chapter. It takes you through all the steps
required to get the Reader scanning and decoding bar code
symbols.
Softw
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The AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader includes a scanner and decoder in
a single compact package. The Reader is configured using a
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT based package that lets
you create, store and download applications. To simplify application
design, the AdaptaScan software uses menus, dialog boxes and tools
which are standard in Windows.
Applications are transferred between your computer and an
AdaptaScan Reader using a communication cable.
This manual is written for the individual responsible for designing
bar code applications. We assume you are familiar with bar code
terminology. A glossary is provided at the end of this manual if you
are not familiar with a word or acronym.
Because AdaptaScan software runs in Microsoft Windows, you
should know how to use a mouse, choose commands, and work with
Windows and dialog boxes. To learn basic windows techniques, read
the User’s Guide that came with your Microsoft Windows package.
The AdaptaScan Software package comes with:
• Two (3
• Software registration forms
• AdaptaScan Software manual
1
inch) installation disks
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Contents of Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Description
Preface Describes the purpose and contents of the
manual, the intended audience and conventions used.
1 Installation Explains how to install AdaptaScan Software
on a personal computer. Also describes how
to download new firmware to a Reader.
2 Working with Projects Covers some basics on using AdaptaScan
software.
3 On-Line Communications Describes how to go on-line, use compare,
obtain scanner metrics and perform other online functions.
4 Getting Started Provides step-by-step instructions that config-
ure the Reader to scan and decode a bar code
symbol.
5 Scanner Setup Describes how to configure the operation of
the Reader’s scan beam.
6 Defining Labels Describes how to create and use label setups.
7 Decoder Setup Describes how to configure the operation of
the Reader’s decoding functions.
8 Communication
Port Settings
9 Configuring Discrete
Inputs and Outputs
10 Defining Messages Explains how to define the content of the data
11 Using Match Tables Describes how to configure and use match
12 Downloading
Configurations
13 Printing a Project Describes how to printout a project.
14 Dynamic Data Exchange Describes how to exchange data with other
Appendix A ASCII Character Set ASCII conversion chart.
Appendix B Preset Read Ranges
A, B, C, and C+
Appendix C Metacharacters Describes metacharacters and how they are
Appendix D Transmission Check Describes LRC and checksum transmission
Provides instructions on how to configure the
Reader’s communication ports.
Describes how to configure the operation of
the Reader’s discrete input and output mod-
ules.
messages sent by the Reader.
tables.
Provides instructions on how to setup and
download applications to a single or multiple
Reader(s).
Windows applications supporting DDE such as
Microsoft Excel.
Read range charts and tables for the four pre-
set read ranges.
used.
checks.
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Technical Support
Conventions
Related Publications
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Reader refers to the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader
• Windows refers to Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT
• A hand followed by italicized text in the left margin gives helpful
hints:
☞ Use the Monitor dialog to verify read percentages while
adjusting the scan beam.
The following table lists publications related to the AdaptaScan
Software and the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader.
Publication Number Description
2755-837 AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader User Manual
2755-6.8 Application Guide for AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers
1485-6.7.1 DeviceNet Cable System Planning and Installation Manual
1770-6.2.2
1787-6.5.3 DeviceNet Manager Software (Catalog No. 1787-MGR) User Manual
1749-6.5.5 DeviceNet Adapter Module (Catalog No. 1749-ADN) User Manual
1747-6.5.2 DeviceNet Scanner (Catalog No. 1747-SDN) Configuration Manual
1771-6.5.118 DeviceNet Scanner (Catalog No. 1771-SDN) Configuration Manual
Data Highway / Data Highway Plus / Data Highway-485 Cable
Installation Manual
If you should require assistance or need additional information on
operating the AdaptaScan Reader, Configuration Software, or
accessories, you can:
• access technical support and other information at the
Allen-Bradley web site http://www.ab.com/
• use the Technical Support Fax Back system (available 24 hrs a
day) at 1-440-646-6701
• send a fax describing the problem / question to 1-440-646-6890
for technical support
• call 1-440-646-6800 between 8AM and 5PM (EST), Monday
through Friday to talk to a technical support representative
• write to Allen-Bradley Technical Support
1 Allen Bradley Drive
Mayfield Heights
Ohio 44124-6118
Chapter Objectives
System Requirements
Chapter
1
This chapter contains these sections:
Section Page
System Requirements 1–1
Installing AdaptaScan Software 1–2
Downloading Firmware 1–5
The minimum hardware and software requirements for installing and
running AdaptaScan software are:
Hardware
• Personal computer (486/25 MHz minimum)
8 MB of memory (RAM), VGA or higher resolution, with mouse
• 3.5 inch high-density (1.44 MB) disk drive
• Hard disk with 2 MB of free space
• Configuration cable (Catalog No. 2755-NC48 for Series B
Reader, 2755-NC43 for Series A Reader) to connect the personal
computer to the Reader.
Software
• AdaptaScan Software (Catalog No. 2755-ASN)
• Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT
Optional Equipment
• A printer for project printouts.
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Installin
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Software
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This section shows how to install the AdaptaScan Configuration
software.
To install the AdaptaScan Configuration software:
1. Insert the AdaptaScan disk #1 in the appropriate floppy disk
drive.
2. In the Program Manager window, choose Run from the File
menu.
The Run dialog opens.
3. In the command line box, type the drive letter of the drive
containing the AdaptaScan diskette followed by a colon and the
word setup.
For example, type a:setup
Then click OK or press
The installation begins. You are prompted to continue or exit the
installation.
ENTER.
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4. Click Continue to proceed with the installation.
You are prompted to verify/provide registration information.
5. Enter the registration data. Verify the software serial and catalog
number with the label on the software diskette. Click Continue
to proceed with the installation.
You are prompted for the location of files to be installed.
We recommend that you use the default installation path. To
change the installation drive or file name, click the Set Location
button.
6. Click the Install button to proceed with the installation
You are shown the progress of the installation. Insert disk #2
when requested.
A message indicates when the installation is complete.
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AdaptaScan Installation Summary
The default AdaptaScan installation:
• Copies files to disk under the target drive and directory
(C:\AS_OLP) or the location specified during installation.
• Adds ”AdaptaScan Off–Line Programmer” to registry
• Adds AdaptaScan OLP to the Windows Start menu
• Creates an AdaptaScan group containing icons for AdaptaScan
software and the Windows help file.
Registering AdaptaScan Software
Please take time to complete and send in the registration card you
received with AdaptaScan software. Registering entitles you to:
• automatic notification of upgrades and revisions to AdaptaScan
software
• technical assistance
AdaptaScan Installation Files
File Function
AB.SYS User information provided during installation.
ADAPTASC.HLP AdaptaScan help system.
ADAPTASC.CNT AdaptaScan help contents.
ADPTSCN1,2,3.EDS Contains product information for DeviceNet Manager.
APPGUIDE.DBF Database containing example projects from the
AdaptaScan Application Guide.
APPGUIDE.ID1 Index for database.
OLP.EXE AdaptaScan software executable.
SNEXxxxx.BIN Contains firmware code for Reader.
SNEXxxxx.INI Reader firmware update file.
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Downloading Firmware
Each Reader is shipped with manufacturing firmware installed.
You must download the release firmware prior to programming the
Reader. All the devices on the same network must have the same
firmware installed.
Note: Download firmware with a computer connected directly to
the Reader configuration port.
ATTENTION: Do not download firmware while the
scanner is on a DeviceNet master/slave network or you
!
will cause unrecoverable damage to the scanner.
Connect Configuration Cable
The configuration cable connects the configured communications
port (see Preferences, page 2–18) of the computer running
AdaptaScan software to the Configuration Port Connector of the
Reader. Downloads may also be done through the the Reader serial
communication ports when scanner protocol is selected (see page
8–6).
Configuration Cable
(Catalog No. 2755-NC48 Series B Reader
2755-NC43 Series A Reader)
Circular Connector
Make Power Connections
After connecting the configuration cable, you can connect power to
the wiring base. The Reader User Manual (Publication 2755-837)
contains wiring diagrams and instructions.
D Connector
4 Pin Female
Configuration
Port Connector
9 to 25 Pin Adapter
may be required
9 Pin Male
Personal Computer
Connect power, refer to Reader
User Manual (Publication 2755-837)
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Verify DeviceNet Address
The Reader is shipped with a default DeviceNet address of 63.
Verify that the DeviceNet address is still set at 63.
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs>AdaptaScan
OLP>AdaptaScan OLP.
The database dialog opens.
2. Click the New button.
The AdaptaScan project window opens.
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The Reader will be detected (if properly connected) and displayed
in the project window.
Note: The Query dialog may be displayed when you go on-line
(depending on your preference settings). Refer to page 2–19.
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4. If the address displayed is not 63, change the Reader address by
clicking the Device button.
The Device dialog opens showing the current address.
If the Device is online but not in the project
database, the following dialog is displayed:
5. Change the address and click Apply.
If the Device is online and in the current project
database, the following dialog is displayed:
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Download the Firmware to the Reader
1. Check that Reader is properly connected to your computer (using
configuration cable) and has power applied (refer to page 1–5).
2. Select Preferences from the View menu.
SNEXaaaa.ini
3. Make sure the communications channel is set to Configuration
Port.
4. From the Communications menu, select Go-Online.
The Reader will be detected (if properly connected) and displayed
in the project window.
Note: The Query dialog may be displayed when you go on-line
(depending on your preference settings). Refer to page 2–19.
5. From the Project window (see page 1–6), highlight the Reader
name and then click the Firmware button.
The Open dialog is displayed allowing you to enter or browse to
the firmware file you want to download.
Select .ini
Firmware File
aaaa = Version Number
SNEXaaaa.ini
6. Select the firmware file you want to download and click OK.
The following messages appear as the firmware is downloaded.
Downloading will take several minutes. During this time the
Module LED will flash red.
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Resetting. Please Wait . . .
Sending. Please Wait . . .
7. The messages disappear when the download is complete.
You are ready to create a Reader configuration.
Chapter Objectives
Working with Projects
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Page
Running AdaptaScan Software 2–2
What is a Database File? 2–3
What is a Project? 2–3
Opening a Project 2–3
Project Window 2–4
AdaptaScan Dialogs 2–8
Saving a Project 2–12
Closing a Project 2–13
Deleting a Project 2–13
Entering Project Name, Description, and Baud Rate 2–17
Selecting Preferences 2–18
Help 2–20
Chapter
2
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Running AdaptaScan Software
AdaptaScan software opens like any other Windows 95 application.
To start AdaptaScan software:
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs>AdaptaScan
OLP>AdaptaScan OLP or double-click the AdaptaScan OLP
icon.
The AdaptaScan window opens with the database dialog:
The AdaptaScan Off-Line Programmer window is your workspace
for creating projects.
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What is a Database File?
What is a Project?
A database file provides a method of organizing projects. Each
database file may contain one or more projects. From the File menu
you can open existing or create new database files.
Project File
Project File
Project File
Each Reader configuration is associated with a project. Each project
contains one or more Reader configurations. If using DeviceNet or
DH-485 communications, each project also defines one DeviceNet or
DH-485 network.
Opening a Project
Project File
Reader 1
Reader 2 Reader 3
Reader 4, . . .
There are two methods of creating a new project.
• From the Project menu, select New.
• Click the New Project tool on the tool bar.
The Project window opens allowing you to define a Reader
configuration.
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Project Window
Creating a Reader configuration starts with the Project window.
All of the basic configuration options are accessed from buttons.
Selecting a button opens the corresponding dialog.
The buttons on the Project window are defined below.
Select: To:
Create a new Bar Code Reader configuration (Bar Code Reader 1, Bar
Code Reader 2, Bar Code Reader 3, ...) in the Project window.
Delete the selected Bar Code Reader configuration from the Project window.
Define label setups and symbologies for Reader operation.
Define a unique name and enter a description for the Reader. Also de-
fines a DeviceNet address for the Reader.
Specify linear or raster scanning, how scanning is triggered, and accesses
the focus function.
Define when the Reader decodes data and what label is decoded. Also
defines the inter-symbol timer and performance indicator parameters.
Define the operation for package detector, discrete inputs, discrete out-
puts, timer and ASCII trigger commands.
Define communication parameters (RS-232, RS-485/RS422) and proto-
cols (ASCII, DH-485, DF1) for the Reader’s communication ports.
Define match table, package and counter functions for decoded
bar code data.
Define the format and content of messages sent to the host after bar
codes are decoded.
Transfer the configuration stored in a Reader to the currently opened
project in the AdaptaScan Software.
Downloads the highlighted configurations to the device or network.
View the operation of a single Reader or another Reader on the same
network.
Compare the Reader configuration within the project with the on–line
device.
Download new firmware to a selected Reader.
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Existing Configurations
Any existing Reader configurations within the project are displayed
in the project window:
This display shows:
• Name - Reader name as specified on the Device dialog.
AdaptaScan software provides a default name of Bar Code
Reader 1, Bar Code Reader 2, etc.
• Device Name - read only field that displays the internally
configured name of the DeviceNet device (typically the catalog
number).
• Network ID - the node address of the device on the DeviceNet
network
Note: When you go on-line with the software, any devices that are
not part of the configuration but are present on the network will be
added to the display. Refer to Chapter 3 for a description of the
on-line functions.
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Status
The project window status icons display the status of the Reader
connections and configurations.
Connection
Indicates device is on-line
Database
Indicates Configuration
is stored in the database
Connection
When displayed, indicates a connection was made to the device:
• Yellow (default) indicates that the AdaptaScan software does not
• Green appears after a Compare operation (see page 3–4) was
• Red appears after a Compare operation (see page 3–4) was
Database
When displayed, indicates that a database configuration exists for the
Reader. The color indications are the same as for the Connection
icon (see descriptions above) except the database icon will remain
yellow if a compare operation did not match the database.
Device Icon
Graphic representing
the type of device
have the information required to determine whether the device’s
configuration matches the configuration in the software database.
performed and the configuration of the on-line device matches the
database configuration.
performed and the configuration of the on-line device does not
match the database configuration.
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Device Icon
Displays the icon associated with the device. Here are some
common device icons:
= AdaptaScan Reader
= SDN Scanner Card
= PhotoEye photo-electric detector
= KFD DeviceNet Personal
Computer Interface
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Information Lines
There are two areas on the project window that provide information
about a highlighted Reader configuration.
Connections per Reader / Description Field Version Number / Compare Status
Connections Per Reader / Description
The total number of connections is displayed on the project dialog
along with a device description. The description displayed is entered
on the Device dialog description field.
Each Reader has a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 64 connections.
A connection is an AdaptaScan object that moves data both
internally and between Readers. For example, when Package Detect
is specified as the decode trigger, a connection moves data from the
package detect input to the decoder. If the Package Detect is from
another Reader, each of the Readers use the connection object.
Important: You will not be allowed to download a configuration
with more than 64 connections in a Reader. A warning message is
displayed. However, you can still read old databases with more than
64 connections. You will need to reduce the number of items that
use connections before downloading the configuration. Some items
that use connections are match fields, inputs and outputs.
Version Number / Compare Status
The first line shows the firmware version number of the Reader. The
second line shows the compare status in a text format and matches
the status shown by the connection and database status icons (see
previous page).
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AdaptaScan Dialogs
AdaptaScan software uses dialog boxes to request information and
set operating parameters.
Drop-down List Box
Radio Button
Check Box
Text Box
List Box
Command
Button
Spin Control
To move around a dialog box:
• Move the mouse pointer to field and click the left mouse button.
• Or press TAB to move forward through fields and SHIFT+TAB to
move backward through fields.
• Or press the ALT key and the underlined letter of a field name.
For example, to move to the L
aser Light field, press ALT+L.
Command Buttons
Rectangular areas in the dialog box that look like buttons you can
push. When you click a command button, it presses like a real push
button.
Text Boxes
Text boxes are rectangular boxes in which you type text. Sometimes
these boxes contain text or a value, sometimes they’re empty.
The mouse pointer changes to an
box. Place the pointer where you want to start typing and click the
left mouse button. To replace all text, double-click in the text box
and type the new text.
I-beam when positioned over a text
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List Boxes
This is a box with a list of items. To select an item from a list, click
on the item. A scroll bar appears beside the list box if there are more
items than can fit inside the box.
You can also use the arrow keys to select an item in the list. Press
TAB until you get into the list box. Then, press the UP or DOWN
ARROW
keys to select the item you want.
Some list boxes let you select multiple items. To select
non-consecutive items, click the first item, press and hold down the
CTRL key, then click the next item(s). To select consecutive items,
click the first item, press and hold down the
SHIFT key, then click the
last item. To deselect a range, click the first item in the list.
Drop-down List Boxes
These are text boxes with an underlined down-arrow beside them. If
you click inside the text area or click on the down-arrow, the list
drops down. When you select an item from the list, the list
disappears.
Check Boxes
Square boxes that contain an X or are blank. Check boxes are used
to select or clear an option. An X in the box means the option is
selected. A blank box means the option is not selected (it’s cleared).
Click the box to toggle the option on or off.
Radio Buttons
Circles that contain a solid dot or are blank. Radio buttons come in a
group. When you click one button in a group, it clears any other
option that was selected. A solid dot in the button means the option
is selected. When an option is not selected, the radio button is clear
(no dot).
Spin Controls
Small text boxes with up-down arrows at the right. Spin controls are
used to select sequential numbers. Click the up arrow to increase the
number or click the down arrow to decrease the number. Or you can
click in the box and enter a number.
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AdaptaScan Tools
Turn the tool bar view on or off from the View menu.
The tool icons provide shortcuts to the following menu items:
Move the toolbar to any side of the window or detach the toolbar and
place anywhere on your screen by clicking on and holding down the
mouse key while dragging the toolbar.
Detached
Default Position
Bottom Position
Side Window
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The following provides a brief summary of the AdpataScan tools.
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Tool
Create New Database File >New
Open Existing Database File >Open
Open Selected Project Project >Open
Create New Project Project >New
Go On-Line On-Line Tools >Go On-Line
Go Off-Line On-Line Tools >Go Off-Line
Upload Selected
Configuration into Project
Download Selected
Configurations to Network
Icon
On-Line Tools >Upload
On-Line Tools >Download
or Select
from menu:
Description
Creates a database file that will contain
project configuration files.
Opens window allowing you to select an
existing database file (.dbf) containing
project configuration files.
Opens the project currently selected in
the AdaptaScan database file window.
Creates a new project within the
currently open database file (.dbf).
Connects the programming computer to
the network.
Disconnects the programming computer
from the network.
Uploads the configuration stored in the
selected device to the current project.
Downloads the selected Reader
configuration(s) to the Readers on the
network.
For additional
information,
see page:
2–3
2–3
2–3
2–3
3–2
3–2
12–3
12–5
Open Monitor Window On-Line Tools >Monitor Opens on-line monitor window. 3–5
Compare Project
Configuration with
On-Line Device
Cut Selection to Clipboard Edit >Cut
Copy Selection to Clipboard Edit >Copy
Paste Clipboard Contents Edit >Paste
Print File >Print
About AdaptaScan Software Help >About Off-Line Programmer
On-Line Context Help Help >Contents
On-Line Tools >Compare
Compares the configuration database of
the currently selected Reader to the
actual configuration stored within the
Reader.
Removes the currently selected item
from the dialog or window and places
the item on the clipboard.
Copies the currently selected item from
the dialog or window and places the
copy on the clipboard.
Pastes the last item placed on the
clipboard to the currently selected
location.
Opens the print dialog that allows you to
print out an application report.
Opens a dialog showing the software
revision and serial numbers along with
other software information.
When selected, displays a pointer. this
pointer may be moved to an area on a
dialog or menu and clicked for help
about the item.
3–4
2–14
2–14
2–14
13–2
2–20
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Saving a Project
Project information is saved as you configure each dialog box.
AdaptaScan dialog boxes have one or more of the following buttons.
Save Button
Saves the dialog information. If you close a dialog without saving,
you are prompted:
Changes have been made. Do you want to save these changes
before closing?
If you select No, all changes to the dialog (and associated dialogs
accessed from the dialog) are deleted. Selecting Yes saves changes.
Apply Button
Sends the dialog data to the specified Reader. Use Apply when
making changes to the Scanner or Device dialogs while online.
OK Button
Accepts the data within the dialog box. The dialog information is
saved on the previous dialog (after selecting OK).
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