DS8100AReference Manual
x GENERAL VIEW DS8100A-XXX0 Figure A – DS8100A Laser Beam Output Window Laser Safety Label Product Label Warning and Device Class Label 1 2 3
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 86 9 Calibration Type: XYZ calibration with Absolute X position is forced. The coordinates for the three axes are calibrate
READING FEATURES 87 9Auto PackTrack Setup 1. Click on the Start button and follow the instructions given in the Auto PackTrack procedure window. T
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 88 9 To run each instruction press the Next button. The procedure repeats the steps asking to change the PCT-8000 X positio
READING FEATURES 89 93. The Absolute X coordinate requires placing the barcode label centered onto the physical X position (X Offset) on the conveyo
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 90 9 Auto PackTrack Report The Auto PackTrack Report file can be downloaded from the Master scanner RAM by using the Tools
READING FEATURES 91 9The last section summarizes the calibration status of each scanner. -------------------------------------- SCANNERS STATE SUMMA
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 92 9 1. Select the “SPY” option from the Tools menu or click on the related icon on the Genius™ toolbar to open the follow
READING FEATURES 93 93. By selecting the “PackTrack Calibration” option a further dialog box appears allowing to start calibration: Figure 100 – P
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 94 9 7. Repeat the same procedure for Position 2 and Position 3. 8. After calibrating the 3 positions, press the “Validat
READING FEATURES 95 99.3 PERFORMANCE The scan rate is 1000 scans/sec. Refer to the diagrams in par. 9.4 for further details on the reading features
xi Figure C – Display and Keypad Panel Programming Keypad Power On LED (Green) Phase On LED (Yellow)Encoder LED (Yellow) 1 2 3 4 TX Data LED (G
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 96 9 Minimum Code Height for ACR Reading (mm) 45° 30° Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0.25 7
READING FEATURES 97 99.4 READING DIAGRAMS DS8100A-2X10 (0.50 mm/20 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different b
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 98 9 DS8100A-2X10 (0.38 mm/15 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types
READING FEATURES 99 9DS8100A-3X00 (0.50 mm/20 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variab
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 100 9 DS8100A-3X10 (0.38 mm/15 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode type
READING FEATURES 101 9DS8100A-3X20 (0.30 mm/12 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of varia
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 102 9 DS8100A-3X30 (0.25 mm/10 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode type
READING FEATURES 103 9DS8100A-3X05 (0.50 mm/20 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of varia
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 104 9 DS8100A-3X15 (0.38 mm/15 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode type
READING FEATURES 105 9DS8100A-3X25 (0.30 mm/12 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of varia
xii GUIDE TO INSTALLATION POINT-TO-POINT INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the necessary steps to complete ins
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 106 9 DS8100A-3X35 (0.25 mm/10 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode type
MAINTENANCE 107 1010 MAINTENANCE 10.1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodically for correct operation of the scanner (see Figure A
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 108 10 The ASR procedure is principally used for PackTrack™ configurations, but it restores only a part of the system param
TROUBLESHOOTING 109 1111 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Before contacting your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, it is suggested to save t
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 110 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Reading: it is not possible to read the target barcode (always returns No R
TROUBLESHOOTING 111 11TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Communication: the scanner “Network” LED is not lit. If the LED is OFF, check the c
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 112 12 12 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Supply Voltage 20 to 30 Vdc Power Consumption 20 W typical 1.3 - 0.9 A
TECHNICAL FEATURES 113 12 SOFTWARE FEATURES Readable Codes Interleaved 2/5 Code 39 Standard Codabar Code 128 GS1-128 (ex EAN 128) Code 93 (standard
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 114 A A ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS POINT-TO-POINT Using a Point-to-Point layout, the data is transmitted on the Main interface
ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS 115 AEthernet Models In this example no External Trigger is used and the CBX100 only supplies the reader. The DS8100A (Ethernet m
xiii MASTER/SLAVE LONWORKS INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 116 A ID-NET™ GATEWAY The CBX800 Gateway can be used to integrate a DS8100A reader into a high speed ID-NET™ network consi
ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS 117 APASS THROUGH When Pass Through is activated on the Auxiliary interface, the DS8100A reader can be integrated in a network c
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 118 A 1 2 Main Serial Interface Auxiliary Serial Interface * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to Input 1 (External Tr
ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS 119 A Figure 108 – RS232 Master/Slave for DS8100A Standard Models INTERFACEPRESSXTESTLEARNSETUPSTATUSTRIGGERGOODREADYCOMINTER
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 120 A MULTIPLEXER The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DS8100A slave reader in a Multidrop network consisting
121 GLOSSARY ACR™ 4 Each version of the base has the powerful code reconstruction technology (ACR™ 4). The new fourth generation ACR™ considerably
122 Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as network control, database access, special programs, superv
123 Scanner A device that examines a printed pattern (barcode) and either passes the uninterpreted data to a decoder or decodes the data and passes
124 INDEX A Accessories, 12 ACR™ 4, 81 Alternative Layouts, 114 Auto PackTrack™ Calibration using DLAPC, 84 Calibration using Keypad, 6 Condition
125 T Technical Features, 112 Terminators, 49 Test Mode using Keypad, 5 Troubleshooting, 109 Typical Layouts, 55
xiv 7) Send the configuration to the Master. 8) Perform the External Memory Backup procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 10.2). For bac
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INTRODUCTION 1 11 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DS8100A scanner is a barcode reader complete with decoder designed to provide an innova
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 2 1 Feature Benefit ACR™ Advanced Code Reconstruction technology allows the reading of low aspect ratio labels placed a
INTRODUCTION 3 1Feature Benefit Energy Saving A software parameter group which allows management of the energy saving feature. In particular, it a
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 4 1 The aperture angle is symmetrical and the scan line perpendicular to the scanner is at 0° as shown in the figure below.
INTRODUCTION 5 11.6 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY The DS8100A keypad allows entering a menu for selection of one of the following functions: Welcome: shows
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DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 6 1 To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Press and hold both the ▲ (up
INTRODUCTION 7 11.7 AUTO PACKTRACK™ CALIBRATION FOR READING STATION USING SCANNER MENU 1.7.1 Auto PackTrack Conditions and Limits The Conditions
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 8 1 1.7.2 Auto PackTrack Parameter Descriptions Menu Branch Default Note PackTrack Automatic Packtrack Calibration p
INTRODUCTION 9 1 Z Offset (if necessary): for packs that are elevated above the conveyor surface (for example on tilt trays), this parameter sets an
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 10 1 Figure 2 - PCT-8000 First Run After elaborating the passage of the parcel, the Master scanner again shows the statu
INTRODUCTION 11 17. At the last step in the sequence the display prompts to place a barcode label centered onto the physical X position (X Offset) o
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 12 1 1.8 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for DS8100A: Name Description Part Number Power
INTRODUCTION 13 1 Name Description Part Number Mirrors GFC-80 90° mirror 93A251020 GFC-800 90° mirror close distance 93A201103 * Connection Bo
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 14 2 2 INSTALLATION To install the system follow the given procedure: 1. Select the mounting location for DS8100A; 2. M
INSTALLATION 15 22.2 MECHANICAL MOUNTING 2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner DS8100A can be installed to operate in any position. There are 16 screw holes
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INSTALLATION 17 2The FBK-8100 is a fast bracket kit allowing quick and easy mounting of the scanner on the ST-163 bracket. It is particularly useful
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 18 2 2.3 POSITIONING THE SCANNER The DS8100A scanner is able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles, however sign
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 19 33 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Each scanner model has the following connectors: Scanner Model Connectors Standard
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 20 3 The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/500 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the DS8100A reader
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 21 3 NOTE To avoid electromagnetic interference when the scanner is connected to a CBX connection box, verify the jumper
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 22 3 3.2.1 RS232 Interface The main serial interface is used in this case for point-to-point connections; it handles commu
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 23 33.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled communica
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 24 3 3.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface NOTE This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 25 3#1#0(up to 31)ScannerScannerScannerSlaveSlaveSlaveMain InterfaceRS232/RS485HOSTMultidrop GNDShieldMultidrop -Multidrop
iv 3.6 User Interface - Host...34 4 CUSTOM CABLE
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 26 3 3.3 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connection
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 27 33.4 INPUTS There are four optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the scanner: Input 1 (External Trigger
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 28 3 The driving logic of the input signals may be powered, for convenience, with the voltage supply at the CBX terminal bl
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 29 3INPUT 2 (ENCODER) CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (red)(whi te)OEK-1 Encoder (PNP) (black) Figure 28 - OEK-1 Encoder
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 30 3 NOTE Terminal pins I34B are common to both inputs 3 and 4 and therefore these inputs cannot be driven by opposite po
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 31 33.4.1 Code Verifier If the DS8100A is used as a Code Verifier, the verifier code can be configured in software throug
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 32 3 The function of each output can be defined by the user (No Read, Right, Wrong, etc.). Refer to the Genius™ Help On Lin
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 33 3OUTPUT 1 and 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Output Device Power Reference OutputSignal Output Device Figure 38
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 34 3 OUTPUT 3 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER (CBX500 Only) Output Signal External Device Power or Ground Reference Fig
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 35 44 CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Each scanner model has the following connectors: Scanner Model Conn
v 10.3.1 ASR Network Configuration...108 10.3.2 Scanner Replace
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 36 4 The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: 10191 18926 Figure 43 - 26-pin Connector D
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 37 44.1 POWER SUPPLY The supply voltage for correct operation of the scanner must be between 20 and 30 Vdc. The
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 38 4 4.2.1 RS232 Interface The main serial interface is used for communication with the Host computer and allows both tran
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 39 44.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 40 4 4.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface NOTE This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 41 4 Figure 50 – DS8100A Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 42 4 4.3 AUXILIARY INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections. It i
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 43 4the same value which usually corresponds to 5 ms when using a photoelectric sensor, while I2 is set to 500 s
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 44 4 INPUT 1 - 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS8100A + 5V A/BVext B/AV~~+-Ground Figure 54
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 45 4INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL DEVICEDS8100AI3A VextGround V+ 5V ~~+ -GroundVI4A +
vi REFERENCES REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The documentation related to the DS8100A management is listed below: PWR series power supply unit Inst
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 46 4 Output 3 has different electrical features. It is a bi-directional solid state relay with built-in current limit prote
CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 47 4 DS8100A USER INTERFACEVext100 Vdc maxA/BB/A Figure 59 – Output 3 Interface The command signals are filtered
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 48 5 5 LONWORKS CONNECTIONS A1 A2115 scanner sideexternal viewA1A2 115 OUTPUT (female) INPUT (male) Figure 60 - Lonwor
LONWORKS CONNECTIONS 49 55.1 NETWORK TERMINATION When building a Lonworks system the network must be properly terminated by positioning the BTK-8102
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 50 5 5.2 LONWORKS INTERFACE The Lonworks network is used for both input and output connection to build a multi-sided or om
LONWORKS CONNECTIONS 51 5The following diagrams represent different network terminations using either the BTK-8102 Lonworks terminator or the BTK-810
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 52 6 6 FIELDBUS CONNECTIONS 6.1 ETHERNET INTERFACE This connector is only available for DS8100A Ethernet models and allo
FIELDBUS CONNECTIONS 53 66.2 ETHERNET INTERFACE (OLDER MODELS) The RJ Industrial modular connector is only available for older DS8100A Ethernet mod
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 54 6 The Ethernet interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a remote or local host computer by connecting the sca
TYPICAL LAYOUTS 55 77 TYPICAL LAYOUTS DS8100A scanners are mainly designed to work together on a high performance Lonworks sub-network to create mu
vii COMPLIANCE ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product conforms to the applicable requirements contained in the European Standard for electrical safety EN
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 56 7 CAUTION For DS8100A Lonworks Network layouts, power is always propagated through the 17-pin scanner connectors. A spe
TYPICAL LAYOUTS 57 7The following image shows a system consisting of five readers where the external signals (trigger, encoder, serial to host, etc.)
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 58 7 7.1.2 Large Synchronized Network When building a large local Lonworks network (more than 10 scanners), an SC6000 Con
TYPICAL LAYOUTS 59 7 Figure 76 – Example Large Synchronized Network Reading Station Here are a few helpful hints which can improve station performan
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 60 7 7.1.3 Redundant System For large local Lonworks networks, a redundant system can per configured in which two SC6000 C
TYPICAL LAYOUTS 61 7 Figure 78 – Example Redundant Reading Station Conveyor SC6000 Working AHGCDBEF PWOSC6000ProtectingPWO
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 62 7 7.1.4 Multidata Network In this layout, one master and up to 7 DS8100A slave readers have their own P.S. and therefor
TYPICAL LAYOUTS 63 77.1.5 Fieldbus Networks The Fieldbus model (Ethernet) offers connectivity without any converter or adapter needed. The DS8100A
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 64 7 NOTE To interface DS8100A scanners to other Host types (Fieldbus and non-Fieldbus), use the CBX800 Gateway with Host
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 65 88 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION Genius™ is a Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several i
viii Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the body of the scanner (Figure A): AVOID EX
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 66 8 After defining the parameter values the following window appears allowing to complete the reader configuration as foll
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 67 8On Line Operating Mode Figure 85 - On Line Mode Selection This operating mode causes the reader to be connected to an e
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 68 8 8.2.2 Genius™ Network Setup Through Master The Network Setup allows configuring your Local Lonworks Network through
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 69 8The following dialog box appears asking whether to send the configuration to the Local Device or not: 2. Click the &qu
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 70 8 3. Then, proceed with the network setup by using one of the icons available on the Tool Bar according to the procedur
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 71 8Network Wizard Before performing this procedure, a Lonworks address must be assigned to each slave scanner. The most prac
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 72 8 2. If desired, select a slave scanner within the "Current Devices" area and click on the icon (or select th
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 73 88.2.3 Alternative Slave Address Assignment As alternatives to Network Setup through the Master, each Slave scanner can be
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 74 8 8.3.1 Genius™ Shortcuts for Network Configuration Once the Network Setup is structured in Genius and the Master is co
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 75 8It is possible to Paste, Send or Load configurations simultaneously1 to a selected number of devices by clicking the relat
ix FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use th
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 76 8 8.4 PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES The following table contains the list of the factory default settings for the DS8100A.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 77 8Parameter Default Setting Reading System Layout Device Assignment Alone Modify&Backup Lon Slave Configuration Disab
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 78 8 Parameter Default Setting Main Serial Port Parameters Main Port Communication Mode Standard Main Port Electrica
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 79 8Parameter Default Setting Output 3 Line State Normally Open Activation Event None Alternative Activation Event None De
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 80 8 Parameter Default Setting User Information Section End User Name Empty Device Name Empty Line Name Empty
READING FEATURES 81 99 READING FEATURES 9.1 ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION (ACR™ 4) The traditional way of barcode reading could be called “Linear
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 82 9 The decoder will be able to read the label with a tilt angle between + max and - max as shown in the following fi
READING FEATURES 83 9Working in PackTrack™ mode requires an encoder and a presence sensor (or equivalent signals) to track the moving packs. For cor
DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 84 9 9.2.1 Auto PackTrack™ Calibration for Reading Station Using DLAPC In a Master /Slave Reading Station working in PackT
READING FEATURES 85 9Auto PackTrack Parameter Descriptions By means of the software tool DLAPC, it is possible to perform the Auto PackTrack setup p
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