Rockwell Automation 2755-SNx User Manual
Allen-Bradley
AdaptaScan
Bar Code
Application
Readers
(Cat. Nos. 2755-SN3, -SN5, and
-SN8)
Guide
Important User Information
Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this
publication, those responsible for the application and use of this
control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps
have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all
performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws,
regulations, codes and standards.
The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples
shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example.
Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any
particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use
based upon the examples shown in this publication.
Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Control
(available from your local Allen-Bradley office), describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and
electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration
when applying products such as those described in this publication.
Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in
whole or in part, without written permission of Allen-Bradley
Company, Inc., is prohibited.
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considerations:
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Preface
Contents of this Guide P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended Audience P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Support Services P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Auto-Load
Function
Chapter 1
Overview 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Power Source 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define a Bar Code Label 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Discrete Input Module 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Match Table 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure a Package 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Auto-Load Trigger Source 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using ASCII Command Input
Chapter 2
Overview 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Computer to the Reader 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the ASCII Commands 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Create a Message 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Match Codes
from a Host Device
Chapter 3
Overview 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Computer to the Reader 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring a Match Entry and I/O Indicator LED 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding Match Table Instances 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Computer to the RS-232 Port 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Match Codes 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert the Bar Code String to Hex 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Place the String in the Data Packet 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Send Data to the Reader 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response Codes 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Other Host Commands 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Match Codes
via DH485 Protocol with an
SLC 5/03 or SLC 5/04
Controller
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Chapter 4
Overview 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DH-485 Network 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Readers to SLC 5/03 Controller 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Readers to SLC 5/04 Controller – 2 AIC Modules 4–4. . .
Connecting Readers to SLC 5/04 Controller – 1 AIC Module 4–5. . . .
Configuring Bar Code Reader 1 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configure the Decoder Trigger 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for Match Codes 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for a Package 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for an Output 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding Match Table Instances 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Match Codes 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert the Bar Code String to Hex 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Place the String in the Data Packet 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response Codes 4–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the SLC Controller 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC 5/04 Configuration 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC Ladder Logic 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Match Codes in Slave Mode via the Reader’s LEDs 4–21. . . .
Viewing Match Code Downloads in Slave Mode via Ladder Logic 4–22
Viewing Match Code Downloads in Master Mode via Ladder Logic 4–25
Communicating with a
1746-BAS BASIC Module
Chapter 5
Overview 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a BASIC Module to the Reader 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC Ladder Logic 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming the BASIC Module 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC BASIC Module Code 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 5–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 5–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with an SLC
over an RS-232 Link
Chapter 6
Overview 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents
Connecting an SLC Controller to the Reader 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the SLC Controller 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC Ladder Logic Program 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 6–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 6–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 6–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 6–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 6–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with an SLC
on a DH-485 Network
Chapter 7
Overview 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DH-485 Network 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Readers to SLC 5/03 Controller 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Readers to SLC 5/04 Controller – 2 AIC Modules 7–5. . .
Connecting Readers to SLC 5/04 Controller – 1 AIC Module 7–6. . . .
Configuring the SLC Controller 7–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC 5/04 Configuration 7–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Bar Code Reader 1 7–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 7–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 7–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 7–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 7–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 7–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 7–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to Reader 1 7–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Bar Code Reader 2 7–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add a Second Bar Code Reader to the Project 7–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 7–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 7–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 7–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 7–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 7–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 7–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Define the Message Format 7–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to Reader 2 7–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 7–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with a PLC-5
over an RS-232 or RS-422
Link
Chapter 8
Overview 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the PLC-5 Processor to the Reader 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabling 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the PLC Processor 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC-5 Ladder Logic Program 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 8–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 8–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 8–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with an SLC
5/03 Processor on a
DeviceNet Network
Chapter 9
Overview 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DeviceNet Network 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC Ladder Logic 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Addressing 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Flow Control 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N23 Data Table File Monitor 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N22 Data Table File Monitor 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File 0 Monitor 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File M1 Monitor 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the DeviceNet Scanner 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change the Baud Rate 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configure the Scanner 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting the Module and Network 9–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with an SLC
5/03 Processor on a
DeviceNet Network using
Explicit Messaging
Chapter 10
Overview 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DeviceNet Network 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC Ladder Logic 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Addressing 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Flow Control 10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N23 Data Table File Monitor 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N22 Data Table File Monitor 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File 0 Monitor 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File M1 Monitor 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the DeviceNet Scanner 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change the Baud Rate 10–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 10–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 10–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 10–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 10–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 10–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 10–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for Match Codes 10–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for a Package 10–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for an Output 10–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 10–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 10–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Message Program Control 10–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Message Program Control Feature 10–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting the Explicit Message Transaction Block 10–26. . . . . . . . . . .
Processor and Scanner Module Manage Messages 10–28. . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Message Program Control Limitations 10–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Messaging Ladder Logic Program 10–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example Data Tables 10–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes on using Explicit Messaging 10–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting the Module and Network 10–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Other Host Commands 10–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with a PLC-5
Processor on a DeviceNet
Network
Chapter 11
Overview 11–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 1 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 1 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 1 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DeviceNet Network 11–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 1 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC Ladder Logic 11–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Addressing 11–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Flow Control 11–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File N23 Monitor 11–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File N22 Monitor 1 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the DeviceNet Scanner 1 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 11–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 11–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change the Baud Rate 11–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 11–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 11–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 11–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 11–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 11–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 11–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 11–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 11–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Your Module 11–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with a PLC-5
Processor on a DeviceNet
Network using Explicit
Messaging
Chapter 12
Overview 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DeviceNet Network 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC Ladder Logic 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Addressing 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Flow Control 12–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File N23 Monitor 12–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Table File N22 Monitor 12–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the DeviceNet Scanner 12–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 12–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 12–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change the Baud Rate 12–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Define the Bar Code Label 12–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 12–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 12–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 12–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 12–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 12–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 12–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 12–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Message Program Control 12–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Message Program Control Feature 12–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting the Explicit Message Transaction Block 12–21. . . . . . . . . . .
How the Processor and Scanner Module Manage Messages 12–23. . . .
Explicit Message Program Control Limitations 12–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Messaging Ladder Logic Program 12–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example Data Tables 12–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes on using Explicit Messaging 12–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Your Module 12–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Other Host Commands 12–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with a
2760-RB Module over an
RS-232 Link
Chapter 13
Overview 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 13–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC-5 Compatibility 13–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the RB Module to the Reader 13–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classic PLC-5 Processor DIP Switches 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced PLC-5 Processor DIP Switches 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Chassis Backplane DIP Switches 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2760-RB Module DIP Switches 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabling 13–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the PLC-5 Processor 13–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 2760-RB Module, Revision H or Above, with the New
Generation PLC-5 Processor 13–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the 2760-RB Interface Module 13–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Reader 13–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 13–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 13–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 13–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 13–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 13–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 13–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 13–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 13–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2760-RB Module on a DH-485
Network
Chapter 14
Overview 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC-5 Compatibility 14–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the RB Module to the Reader 14–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classic PLC-5 Processor DIP Switches 14–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced PLC-5 Processor DIP Switches 14–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Chassis Backplane DIP Switches 14–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2760-RB Module DIP Switches 14–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabling 14–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the PLC-5 Processor 14–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 2760-RB Module, Revision H or Above, with the New
Generation PLC-5 Processor 14–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the 2760-RB Interface Module 14–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Bar Code Reader 14–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 14–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 14–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 14–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 14–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 14–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 14–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 14–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 14–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 14–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Match Codes
via DH485 using a PLC-5
Processor and a 2760-RB
Module
Chapter 15
Overview 15–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 15–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 15–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 15–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC-5 Compatibility 15–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the RB Module to the Reader 15–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classic PLC-5 Processor DIP Switches 15–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced PLC-5 Processor DIP Switches 15–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Chassis Backplane DIP Switches 15–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2760-RB Module DIP Switches 15–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabling 15–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the PLC-5 Processor 15–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 2760-RB Module, Revision H or Above, with the New
Generation PLC-5 Processor 15–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the 2760-RB Interface Module 15–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Bar Code Reader 15–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 15–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Define the Bar Code Label 15–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 15–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 15–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 15–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 15–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for Match Codes 15–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for a Package 15–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure for an Output 15–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configuration to the Reader 15–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Match Codes 15–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC Command Files 15–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert the Bar Code String to Hex 15–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Place the String in the Data Packet 15–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Match Code String in Block Transfer Write 15–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response Codes 15–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with
AdaptaScan Bar Code
Readers via DeviceNet
Peer-to-Peer Protocol
Chapter 16
Overview 16–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 16–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirement 16–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 16–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the DeviceNet Network 16–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Supply to a Reader 16–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multiple Reader Connections using Other Power Supply 16–3. . . . . . .
Configuring Bar Code Reader 1 16–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a New Project 16–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 16–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Bar Code Label 16–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 16–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 16–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Serial Port 16–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 16–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 16–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Bar Code Reader 2 16–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select Bar Code Reader 2 in the Project 16–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 16–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 16–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 16–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Message 16–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 16–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Bar Code Reader 3 16–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Bar Code Reader 3 in the Project 16–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the DeviceNet Address 16–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Scanner 16–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Decoder Trigger 16–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Create a Message 16–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define the Message Format 16–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending the Configurations to the Readers 16–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Application 16–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating with
PanelView 900 Terminals on
a DeviceNet Network
Chapter 17
Introduction 17–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements 17–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements 17–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 17–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DeviceNet PanelView Terminals 17–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical DeviceNet Network 17–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making DeviceNet Connections 17–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Serial Port Connections 17–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying DeviceNet Settings from the Terminal 17–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up Communications using PanelBuilder 17–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a DeviceNet PanelView Terminal 17–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring DeviceNet Communications 17–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelView Message Types 17–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Server Explicit and I/O Slave Messaging 17–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Explicit Messaging 17–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelView Tag Editor 17–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Electronic Data Sheet 17–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Applications over a Serial Link 17–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Application using the Internal DF1 Driver 17–18. . . . . . . .
DeviceNet Application Report 17–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Messages and Codes 17–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelBuilder Tag Error Messages 17–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelBuilder Device Error Messages 17–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelBuilder Translation Error Messages 17–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) File Error Messages 17–21. . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Status Error Messages 17–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alert Messages 17–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault Messages 17–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdaptaScan Application 17–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections 17–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelView Screen 17–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Bar Code Data Tag Configuration 17–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Package Counter Tag Configuration 17–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write Package Count Reset 17–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdaptaScan Configuration 17–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Bar Code Data Available 17–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Package Counter Data Available 17–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This guide describes a variety of applications in which the
AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader is used. Each chapter covers a
separate application and provides:
• overview of the application
• hardware requirements
• software requirements
Each application shows how to:
• connect the AdaptaScan Reader to a network or host device
• configure the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader
• configure the controller, providing the necessary ladder logic (if
required)
Because of the variety of uses for the information, the user of and
those responsible for applying this information must satisfy
themselves as to the acceptability of each application and use of the
program. In no event will Allen-Bradley Company be responsible or
liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use of
application of this information.
The examples shown in this document are intended solely to
illustrate the principles of the bar code reader and some of the
methods used to apply them. Particularly because of the many
requirements associated with any particular installation,
Allen-Bradley Company cannot assume responsibility or liability for
actual use based upon the illustrative uses and applications.
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Contents of this Guide
The following table describes the contents of this manual.
Chapter Title Contents
Describes the purpose, background, and scope of
Preface
1
2
3
4
5
Using the Auto-Load
Function
Using ASCII Command
Input
Downloading Match
Codes from a Host Device
Downloading Match
Codes via DH485
Protocol with an
SLC 5/03
SLC 5/04
Communicating with a
1746-BAS BASIC Module
t or
t Controller
this guide. Also specifies the audience for whom
this guide is intended.
Describes how to configure the reader to autoload
data into the match code table.
Shows how to configure the reader to start/stop
scanning when receiving ASCII commands from a
terminal emulator and then display the bar code
data on the emulator.
Shows how to download match codes (and other
host commands) from a terminal emulator to the
reader.
Shows how to download match codes from an
SLC 5/03 or SLC 5/04 controller to the reader.
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with a 1746-BAS BASIC module.
Communicating with an
6
7
8
9
10
11
SLC
t over an RS-232
Link
Communicating with an
SLC on a DH-485
Network
Communicating with an
R
PLC-5
or RS-422 Link
Communicating with an
SLC 5/03 Processor on a
DeviceNet
Communicating with an
SLC 5/03 Processor on a
DeviceNet Network using
Explicit Messaging
Communicating with a
PLC-5 Processor on a
DeviceNet Network
Table continued on the next page.
over an RS-232
t Network
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with an SLC controller over an
RS-232 serial connection.
Tells how to configure two readers to communicate
with an SLC controller over a DH-485 network
using master mode.
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with an PLC controller using either
RS-232 or RS-422 communication.
Shows how to configure a reader to communicate
with an SLC controller over a DeviceNet network in
master/slave mode.
Shows how to configure a reader to communicate
with an SLC controller over a DeviceNet network in
master/slave mode using explicit messaging.
Shows how to configure a reader to communicate
with a PLC-5 controller over a DeviceNet network in
master/slave mode.
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Chapter Title Contents
12
Communicating with a
PLC-5 Processor on a
DeviceNet Network using
Explicit Messaging
Shows how to configure a reader to communicate
with a PLC-5 controller over a DeviceNet network in
master/slave mode using explicit messaging.
13
14
15
16
17
Communicating with a
2760-RB Module over an
RS-232 Link
Communicating with a
2760-RB Module on a
DH-485 Network
Downloading Match
Codes via DH485 using a
PLC-5 Processor and a
2760-RB Module
Communicating with
AdaptaScan Bar Code
Readers via DeviceNet
Peer-to-Peer Protocol
Communicating with
PanelView 900
Terminals on a DeviceNet
Network
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with a 2760-RB module using
RS-232 communication.
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with a 2760-RB module using
DH-485 communication.
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with a PLC-5 processor via DH485
protocol, using a 2760-RB module.
Describes how to configure three readers to
communicate with each other over a DeviceNet
network via peer-to-peer protocol.
Describes how to configure the reader to
communicate with the DeviceNet versions of the
PanelView 900 terminals.
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chnical
pport
Intended Audience
Related Publications
This application guide assumes that you understand how to:
• configure and operate the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader using the
AdaptaScan Software.
• program and operate the logic controller that will communicate
with the reader
• configure the appropriate network communications
Publications that relate to the AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers and
other Allen-Bradley products used with the readers are:
Publication
Number
2755-837 AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader User Manual
2755-838 AdaptaScan Software User Manual
1485-6.7.1 DeviceNet Cable System Planning and Installation Manual
1770-6.2.2
1787-6.5.3
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
DeviceNet Manager Software (Catalog No. 1787-MGR) User
Manual
Description
Te
Su
Services
Each chapter refers to additional publications that relate to a specific
application.
If you have any questions about the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader,
please consult this application guide first. If you can’t find the
answer, contact Rockwell Automation International Support:
Rockwell Automation
Technical Support
6680 Beta Drive
Mayfield Village, Ohio 36849
Inside USA and Canada, call 1–800–289–2279.
Outside USA and Canada, contact your Allen-Bradley office or call
USA (216) 646–6800.
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Using the AutoĆLoad Function
Overview
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
This application describes how to set up the AdaptaScan Bar Code
Reader to use the Auto-Load function. The application uses a
PHOTOSWITCH
detector to trigger the decoder and a discrete input to activate the
Auto-Load.
The hardware items required for this application are:
R
(Catalog No. 42SRU-6203) as a package
• 2755-SN3, -SN5 or -SN8 AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader
• 2755-NB40 or -NB41 Wiring Base
• 2755-PW46 or -PW47 Power Supply
• 2755-NC43 or -NC48 Configuration Cable
• PHOTOSWITCH 42SRU-6203
• 2755-IB5S DC Input Module
• Computer running Windowst 3.1 (or later) or Windows 95
• 9-to-25 Pin Adapter (for computers with a 25-pin COM port)
The software requirements for this application is the 2755-ASN
AdaptaScan Offline Programming Software.
Related Publications
Publications you may want to refer to include:
Publication Description
2755-837 AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers User Manual
2755-838 AdaptaScan Software User Manual
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1–2 Using the Auto-Load Function
Internal Power Source
The following illustration shows the wiring base connections. The
2755-IB5S DC input module and the 42SRU-6203 PHOTOSWITCH
receive power from the Package Detect +12V internal power source
in this application. You could also use an external AC or DC power
source. Refer to the AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers User Manual
(Publication No. 2755-837) for more information regarding using an
external power source.
2755-IB5S
To +
To -
To +12V
To
GND
External
Input Contacts
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader
The circuit must not draw more than 50mA from the Package Detect
terminal block.
The following illustration shows how to connect a 2755-PW46 or
-PW47 power supply to a single bar code reader.
Use a shielded cable (Belden 9316 recommended) to make the
connections. Connect the shield to the ground screw on the reader’s
wiring base.
2755-PW46
Power Supply
24V+
V-
Reader
Ground Screw
on Wiring Base
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Configuring the Reader
This section shows how to configure the AdaptaScan Reader using
the AdaptaScan software (Catalog No. 2755-ASN).
The procedures in this section show how to:
• configure a bar code label and symbol
• define a DeviceNet address
• configure the scanner
• configure the decoder trigger
• configure the discrete input module
• configure the match table, package and autoload trigger source
Create a New Project
1. Select New from the Project menu to create a new project.
2. Click the New button to add a bar code reader (Bar Code Reader
1) to the project.
3. Choose Edit from the Project menu to rename the project
AutoLoad.
4. Click Save to save the project under the new name and then click
Close to return to the Project dialog.
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Define a Bar Code Label
1. Click the Labels button to open the Bar Code Labels dialog.
2. Click the New button to add a label.
3. Click the New button to add a symbol.
4. Select the symbology and define attributes such as Identifier and
Lengths.
5. Click OK until you return to the Bar Code Labels dialog.
6. Click Save to save the new label setup.
7. Click Close to return to the main Project dialog.
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Define the DeviceNet Address
1. Click the Device button on the Project dialog.
2. Select a DeviceNet address.
3. Connect the 2755-NC43 or -NC48 Configuration Cable to the
reader.
4. Click the Apply button to send the DeviceNet address to the
reader.
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5. Click Save and Close to return to the main Project dialog.
Configure the Scanner
1. Click the Scanner button on the Project dialog to open the
Scanner dialog.
2. Configure the scan pattern and use the Focus procedure for
optimum scanner focus.
3. Click the Close button to return to the main Project dialog.
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Configure the Decoder
1. Click the Decoder button from the main Project dialog.
2. Under Triggered By, select Package Detect from the Input list.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Click the Close button and return to the main Project dialog.
Configure the Discrete Input Module
The application uses a discrete input module to trigger the
Auto-Load function. The following procedure defines one of the
two input/output modules available in the AdaptaScan Bar Code
Reader as an input.
1. Click the Input/Output button on the main Project dialog.
2. Under Inputs & Outputs, select Discrete Input/Output 2. This is
the location of the 2755-IB5S DC Input Module in the reader’s
wiring base.
3. Under Use As, select Input.
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4. Click the Save button.
5. Click the Close button to return to the main Project dialog.
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Configure the Match Table
The following procedure defines the contents of the match table and
the source of the symbol to be matched.
1. Click the Match Table button on the main Project dialog.
2. Click the New button to open the Match Function dialog.
3. Select the following parameters for the Match Function:
• Under Function, select Auto-Load
• Under Symbol Source, select Bar Code Reader 1
• Under Bar Code Labels & Symbols, select Symbol 1 under
Label 1
• Check (enable) the Match Exactly check box
4. Click the OK button to return to the Match Table dialog.
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Configure a Package
When the application is running, the I/O 1 LED energizes (no output
module is actually installed in wiring base) when a No-Match or
No-Read occurs. The following procedure defines this package
function.
1. From the Match Table dialog, click the Package button to open
the Packages dialog.
2. Click the New button to create a package.
3. Under Mode, select No-Read or No-Match.
4. Select Match 1 under Match Functions.
5. Click OK to return to the Packages dialog.
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6. Click the Output To button to open the Package Outputs dialog.
7. Under Available Outputs, select Discrete Input/Output 1.
8. Click the Add>> button to add this selection under Output To:
Note: Discrete Input/Output 2 does not appear as an Available
Output because it was previously defined as an input.
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9. Click OK until you return to the Match Table dialog.
Configure the Auto-Load Trigger Source
The application uses a discrete input module (Discrete Input/Output
2) to activate the Auto-Load function. The following procedure
shows how to configure the input which will activate Auto-Load.
1. Click the AutoLoad button from the Match Table dialog.
2. Under Auto-Load Trigger:
• check the Enable check box.
• select Bar Code Reader 1 from the Device list.
• select Discrete Input/Output 2 from the Input list.
3. Click OK to return to the Match Table dialog.
4. Click Save and then Close to return to the Project dialog.
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Sending the Configuration to the Reader
Running the Application
From the main Project dialog, click the Send Device button to
download the configuration to the bar code reader.
Use the Monitor dialog to verify bar code labels as they are decoded.
When the application is running, bar code data is autoloaded by
triggering the decoder (with Package Detect) when the desired
symbol is scanned and decoded. If the bar code data is unreadable or
does not match the autoloaded match string, I/O LED 1 turns on.
The following illustration shows the auto-load sequence using a
Package Detect as a decoder trigger.
Package Detect
Auto-Load Trigger remains on until
Package Detect is turned off
Auto-Load Trigger
Auto-Load trigger prior to
Package Detect
For more information on using Auto-Load, refer to chapter 10 in the
AdaptaScan Software User Manual (Publication No. 2755-838).
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Using ASCII Command Input
Overview
Hardware Requirements
This application describes how to configure an AdaptaScan Bar
Code Reader to receive ASCII commands from a terminal emulator
over an RS-232 link:
• Terminal Emulator in Windows 3.1
• HyperTerminal in Windows 95
One character ASCII commands trigger the reader to start/stop
scanning. For each trigger command the reader receives, it echoes a
bar code string on the emulator.
The application includes the necessary cable diagrams and
configuration information for the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader.
The hardware items required for this application are:
• 2755-SN3, -SN5 or -SN8 AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader
• 2755-NB40 or -NB41 Wiring Base
• 2755-NC43 or -NC48 Configuration Cable
• 2755-PW46 or -PW47 Power Supply
• Computer running Windows 3.1 (or later) or Windows 95
• 9-to-25 Pin Adapter (for computers with a 25-pin COM port)
Software Requirements
Related Publications
The software requirements for this application are:
• 2755-ASN AdaptaScan Offline Programming Software
• Terminal Emulator in Windows 3.1 or HyperTerminal in
Windows 95
Publications you may want to refer to include:
Publication Description
2755-837 AdaptaScan Bar Code Readers User Manual
2755-838 AdaptaScan Software User Manual
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Connecting a Computer to the Reader
with Your Computer RS-232 Port
The following illustration shows the wiring base connections
between the AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader and the personal
computer. This RS-232 serial connection is used to download ASCII
commands to the reader and to display bar code messages on the
terminal emulator.
Create a cable using Belden 8303 (or equivalent) and a connector (to
match your computer’s RS-232 port). The other end of the cable is
wired to the RS-232 port in the reader wiring base.
Use Belden 8303 (or equivalent)
To Computer
To Connector Compatible
RX
GND
TX
Wiring Base of Reader
Connecting a Power Supply to the Reader
The following illustration shows how to connect a 2755-PW46 or
-PW47 power supply to a single bar code reader.
Use a shielded cable (Belden 9316 recommended) to make the
connections. Connect the shield to the ground screw on the reader’s
wiring base.
2755-PW46
Power Supply
24V+
V-
Reader
Ground Screw
on Wiring Base
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2–3Using ASCII Command Input
Configuring the Reader
This section shows how to configure the AdaptaScan Reader using
the AdaptaScan Software (Catalog No. 2755-ASN).
The procedures in this section show how to:
• configure a bar code label and symbol
• define a DeviceNet address
• configure the scanner
• configure the decoder trigger for ASCII Command Input
• configure one character ASCII commands to start/stop scanning
• configure the serial port for terminal emulation
• define the format and content of messages
Create a New Project
Create a new project named ASCII Command Input for one
AdaptaScan Bar Code Reader (Bar Code Reader 1).
1. Choose New from the Project menu to create a new project.
2. Click the New button to add a bar code reader (Bar Code Reader
1) to the project.
3. Choose Edit from the Project menu to rename the project ASCII
Command Input.
4. Click Save to save the project under the new name and then Close
to return to the Project dialog.
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