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DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy DS1500 Reference Manual Ed.: 11/2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improv em ents without prio r notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial e rrors or omissions contained her ein, nor for inciden[...]

CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................. v Conventions .................................................................................................. v Reference Documentation ............................................................................ v Services and Suppo[...]

3 READING FEATURES ............................................................................... 28 3.1 Advanced Code Builder (ACB ) .................................................................... 28 3.1.1 Important ACB Reading Conditions ............................................................ 29 3.1.2 Tilt Angle Improvement with ACB ..[...]

REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a DS1500. “Device” refers to the DS1500. “You” refers to the System Administrato r or Technical Support person using this manual to install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a DS1500. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The doc[...]

SAFETY REGULATIONS LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply w ith the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS1500 scanner. Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes a low-pow er laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no know n biologica l damage, av[...]

Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the body of t he scanner (Figure A, 6). Warning and Device Class Label For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the scanner. The laser diode used in this device is classified as a class 3B laser product according to EN 60825-1 r[...]

CE COMPLIANCE Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. WEEE COMPLIANCE ENGLISH Information for the user in accordance with the European Commission Directive 2002/96/EC At the end of its useful life, the product marked wit[...]

DEUTSCH Benutzerinformation bezüglich Richtlinie 2002/96/EC der europäischen Kommission Am Ende des Gerätelebenszyklus darf das Produkt nicht über den städtischen Hausmüll entsorgt werden. Eine entsprechende Mülltrennung ist erforderlich. Beseitigung des Produkts entsprechend der Richtlinie: • verhindert negative Auswirkungen für die Umwe[...]

GENERAL VIEW DS1500 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 Figure A 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 Mounting Holes Good Read LED External Trigge r/Ready LED Tx Data/Active L ED Laser On LED Laser Beam Output Window Test Key Power On LED Warning an d Device Clas s Label 9 Product La bel 10 15-pin D-sub H igh-density Male Connect or 11 x[...]

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the DS1500 scanner. 1) Read all information in the section "Saf ety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the reader using t he bracket provided according to the information in par.2.2.1.[...]

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INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The new DS1500 industrial laser scanner is the combination of extremely compact dimension and powerful high-speed reading capabilities, w hich makes the scanner ideal for OEM integration projects. DS1500 miniaturization allows an easy OEM integration in piec es of equipment and automatic machine[...]

DS1500 1 1.2 APPLICATIONS DS1500 target applications are primarily OEM integration in application characterized by space constraints, demanding reading performance, ruined or low quality barcodes, chemical and biomedical analys is machines, ATL (Automated Tape Library), packaging machines. 1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The following scheme illustrates the [...]

INTRODUCTION 1 1.4 INDICATORS The five LEDs indicate the following: LED Standard Mode Test Mode Restore Double RS232 POWER ON (green) (Figure A, 3) Indicates the reader is connected to the power supply . GOOD REA D (green) (Figure A, 4) Indicates the possibility of a successful barcode reading. EXT TRIG/RDY (yellow ) (Figure A, 5) Indicates externa[...]

DS1500 1 1.5 TEST KEY FUNCTIONING DS1500 provides an external key, w hich can be used for the following: - Restoring dual RS232 interface at power on - Activating Test Mode from the current operating mode 1.5.1 Restoring Dual RS232 Interface To launch the Restoring Dual RS232 In terface function, proceed as follows: 1. Press the Test key bef ore po[...]

INTRODUCTION 1 1.5.2 Activating Test Operating Mode To launch the Test Mode by the external key, proceed as follows: 1. From any operating mode, press the Test key: the TX Data/ACT LED turns on. 2. Keep the Test key pressed for minimu m one second while the Ext Trig/RDY LED turns on. Both LEDs hold this status if the key is not released. 3. Release[...]

DS1500 1 NOTE The Test Mode is not permanently saved. NOTE You must not be in Test Mode activated by Test Key when configuring DS 1500 parameters. 1.6 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for the DS1500: Name Description Part Number CONFIG / DOC PKG DS1500 Conf iguration SW, Reference Manual, Test Chart, other documentatio[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS1500 reader and all the parts suppli ed w ith the equipment are present and intact when opening the pack aging; the list of parts includes: • DS1500 reader with cable • DS1500 Quick Guide • Mounting kit: - bracket - screws Figure 1 - DS1500 Package Contents 7[...]

DS1500 2 2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DS1500 can be installed to operate in differ ent positions. T he two screw holes (M2 x 4) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure A, 1). The diagrams below give the overall dimensions of the scanner and mounting bracket and may be used for installation. Refer to par. 2.5 and 3.4 for correct [...]

INSTALLATION 2 3.2 [0.13] 3.2 [0.13 ] = 11 [0.43] 6 [0.24] = 62 [2.44] 20 [0.79] 25 [0.98] 1.5 [0.06] inch mm 7.1 [0.28] 31.8 [1.25] 31.8 [1.25] 25.1 [0.99] 12 [0.47] = = Figure 3 – Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions 9[...]

DS1500 2 2.2.1 Mounting DS1500 Using the DS1500 mounting bracket you can obt ain the most suitable position for the reader as shown in the figure below : Skew Pitch Figure 4 – Positioning with Mounting Bracket 10[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All DS1500 models are equipped with a cabl e terminated by a 15-pin male D-sub high-density connector for connection to t he pow er supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins ar e indicated in the following table. CAUTION Do not connect GND and SGND to different (external) ground ref[...]

DS1500 2 2.3.1 Power Supply Power can be supplied to the scanner th rough the pins provided on the 15-pin connector used for communication with the host (Figure 6): 1 8 5 VS GND USER INTERFACE GND V+ (5 Vdc) DS1500 Earth Ground Figure 6 - Power Supply Connections The power must be 5 Vdc only. It is recommended to connect pin 8 (Protective Earth Gro[...]

INSTALLATION 2 RS232 Interface The serial interface is used in this ca se for point-to-point connections; it handles communication with the host computer and allow s both transmission of code data and the programming of the scanner. This is the default setting. The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection: Pin Name Function 2 TX232 tr[...]

DS1500 2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances (max 1200 m / 3940 ft) than those acceptable for RS 232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The connector pinout follows: Pin Name Function 6 TX4[...]

INSTALLATION 2 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is used for polled communication protocols. It can be used for Multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. 2.6.3 and 2.6.4) exploiting a proprietary pr otocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave d[...]

DS1500 2 Figure 10 shows a multidrop configurat ion w ith DS1500 scanners connected to a Multiplexer. CAUTION To avoid any possible Ground loop, keep the chassis isolated from the Ground. CAUTION This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer manual for complete wiring instructions. max 2 m DS1500 # x (up to 31) DS1500 # 1 DS1500 #[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface The auxiliary serial interface is us ed exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections. The parameters relative to the aux interf ace (baud rate, data bits, etc.) as well as particular communication modes such as LOCAL ECHO can be defined using the WinHost utility program or "Host Mode Programmi[...]

DS1500 2 Code Verifier If the DS1500 is used as a Code Verifier, it is possible to indicate to the scanner what code to store as the verifier code through the WinHost program, (refer to the WinHost Help On Line). 2.3.4 Inputs The input available on the connector supplied with the scanner is the pin relative to the External Trigger, as indicated bel[...]

INSTALLATION 2 An anti-disturbance hardware filter is implemented on the Ex ternal Trigger input (< 5 milliseconds delay). An additional 15 ms (typical) delay can be implemented through a dedicated softw are parameter (refer to WinHost Help On Line). 2.3.5 Outputs Two general purpose output s are available. These outputs can onl y be connected a[...]

DS1500 2 2.4 USER INTERFACE The following table contains the pinout fo r standard RS232 PC Host interface. For other user interface types please refer to their ow n manual. RS232 PC-side connections 1 5 9 6 9-pin male connector 13 25 14 1 25-pin male connector Pin Name Pin Name 2 RX 3 RX 3 TX 2 TX 5 GND 7 GND 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 5 CTS How To Build A [...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.5 POSITIONING The DS1500 scanner is able to decode moving barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distor tion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the DS1500 take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 15° to 30° and Tilt 0° . Follow the suggestions for th[...]

DS1500 2 The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 17. Position the reader in order to minimize the Tilt angle. T Figure 17 - Tilt Angle By using the ACB (Advanced Code Builder) so ftware parameter, the tilt angle is less critical and can be decoded even if the sc an line doesn’t cross the entire code. See par. 3.1 or the Help On Lin[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The following typical lay outs refer to system hardw are configurations . Dotted lines in the figures refer to optional hardware conf igurations w ithin the particular layout. These layouts also require the correct setup of the softw are configuration parameters. Complete software confi guration procedures can be [...]

DS1500 2 In this layout the data is transmitted to t he Host on the main serial interface. Host Mode programming can be accomplished through the main interface. When On-Line Operating mode is used, t he scanner is activated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone. Host DS1500 2 1 RS485 F ull D uplex Mai[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.6.2 Pass-Through Pass-through mode allows tw o or more devic es to be connected to a single external serial interface. Each DS1500 transmits the messages receiv ed by the Auxiliary interface onto the Main interface. All messages will be pa ssed through this chain to the host. When On-Line Operating mode is used, t he scanner is act[...]

DS1500 2 2.6.3 RS232 Master/Slave The RS232 master/slave connection is used to collect data from several scanners to build either a multi-point or a multi-sided reading system; there can be one master and up to 9 slaves connected together. The Slave scanners use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary serial interfaces. Each slave DS1500 transmits the[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.6.4 Multiplexer Layout Each scanner is connected to a Multiple xer (for example MX4000) with the RS485 half-duplex main interface. Host 2 1 2 Main Interface External T rigger (for On- Line mode) 1 MX4000 2 2 0 1 31 Figure 22 - Multiplexer Layout When On-Line Operating mode is used, t he scanner is activated by an External Trigger ([...]

DS1500 3 3 READING FEATURES 3.1 ADVANCED CODE BUILDER (ACB) In addition to linear reading, the A dvanced C ode B uilder (ACB) allows code reading by “stitching” together tw o partial reads of it. ACB is not as powerful as Advanced Code Reconstruction due to limits on tilt angl e, speed and Multi-label function; but it is effective in the case o[...]

READING FEATURES 3 ACB Readabl e ACB is disabled by default but can be enabled for the follow ing code types: • Code 25 Interleaved • Code 128/EAN128 • Code 39 Family • EAN/UPC (without ADD-Ons) • Codabar • Code 93 3.1.1 Important ACB Reading Conditions • Do not use A CB for omni-directional reading stations. • ACB can be activated [...]

DS1500 3 3.1.2 Tilt Angle Improvement with ACB ACB allows barcode reading w ith an incr eased tilt angle. T he tilt angle depends upon the code aspect ratio defined as H/L according to the table below: L H barcode label Aspect Ratio H/L Max theoretical linear tilt angle Max practical ACB angle 0.33 18° 30° 0.25 14° 23° 0.125 7° 11° 3.2 LINEAR[...]

READING FEATURES 3 3.2.1 Step-Ladder Mode If scanning is perpendicular to the code moti on direction (Figure 23), the number of effective scans performed by the reader is given by the follow ing formula: SN = [(LH/LS) * SS] – 2 Where: SN = number of effective scans LH = label height (in mm) LS = label movement speed in (mm/s) SS = number of scans[...]

DS1500 3 3.2.2 Picket-Fence Mode If scanning is parallel to the code motion, t he number of effective scans is given by the following formula: SN = [((FW-LW)/LS) * SS] -2 Where: SN = number of effective scans FW = reading field width (in mm) LW = label width (in mm) LS = label movement speed (in mm/s) SS = scans per second Direction of code movemen[...]

READING FEATURES 3 3.3 PERFORMANCE The DS1500 scanner has the following performances: Version Max Code Resolution Speed mm (mils) scans/s 1100 0.15 (6) 800 1100 0.20 (8) 1200 2100 0.10 (4) 800 Version Reading Distance 1100 40 mm (1.6 in) - 240 mm (9.4 in) on 0.50 mm (20 mils) codes 2100 50 mm (2 in) - 125 mm (4.9 in) on 0.20mm (8 mils) codes Refer [...]

DS1500 3 3.4 READING DIAGRAMS DS1500-1100 2 1 0 1 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 (in) 0 1 3 2 10 6 (in) 45 7 8 9 0 20 40 60 80 100 12 0 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 (mm) 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 (mm) 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.20 mm (8 mils) 0.15 mm (6 mils) 0.30 mm (12 mils) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Inte[...]

READING FEATURES 35 3 DS1500-2100 1 0.5 0 0.5 2.5 2 1.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 (in) 0 1 5 3 (in) 24 0 10 20 3 0 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 (m m ) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 (mm ) 0.20 mm (8 mils) 0.12 mm (5 m ils) 0.10 mm (4 m ils) 0.5 3. 5 4.5 1.5 2.5 0.15 mm (6 mils) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Cod[...]

DS1500 4 4 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodica lly for continued correct operation of the reader. Dust, dirt, etc. on the window ma y alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES When wiring the device, pay careful attent ion to the pin number of the signals. If you need information about a certain reader parameter you can refer to the WinHost  program help files. Either connect the device and select the parameter you’re interested in by pressing the F1 key, or[...]

DS1500 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Pow er On : the “Power On” LED is not lit Is power connected? If using a power adapter (like PG 220), is it connected to a wall outlet? If using rail power, does rail have pow er? Measure voltage at pin 1 and pin 5. On line Mode : EXT TR IG LED is not lit (when external trigger activates) Is se[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Reading : Not possible to read the target barcode (alway s returns No Read) Check synchronization of reading pulse w ith object to read Is the scan line correctly positioned? Place barcode in the center of scan line and run TEST MODE (by WinHost as an O perating Mode or by the external key[...]

DS1500 6 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Input Power Supply voltage 5 Vdc ± 5% Power consumption max. 2 W Serial Interfaces Main RS232; RS485 Full-duplex / Half-duplex Auxiliary RS232 Baud Rates 150 to 115200 Inputs External Trigger Voltage max. 40 Vdc Outputs OUT1, OUT2 V CE max. 40 Vdc Collector current max. 20 mA continuous; V CE satur[...]

TECHNICAL FEATURES 6 SOFTWA RE FEATURES READABLE CODE SYMBOLOG IES * EAN/UPC * Code 93 EAN/UPC (including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5) * Code 128 * 2/5 Interleaved * EAN 128 * Code 39 (Standard and Full ASCII) ISBT 128 * Codabar Pharmacode *ACB Readable. Other symbol ogies available on request. Code Selection up to six different codes during one reading [...]

DS1500 A A DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The following table show s the default val ues of the Standard A pplication Program configuration Parameters. Parameter Default Setting Code Setup Options for All Codes Multi Label Disabled Decoding Safety 1 Decoding Severity Level 3 Global No Read Character <CAN> Code Position Test Disabled ACB Disabled for a[...]

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION A Parameter Default Setting A dvanced Code Options Linear Reading Options Required Quiet Zone Both ACB Parameters Max Scan Gap 100 Min. Fragment Length Half code Min Overlap Length 0 Concatenation ABC Codabar Do Not Chain ISBT 128 Do Not Chain Chain n # - Left None Chain n # - Right None Main Interface Parameters Serial Interf[...]

DS1500 A Parameter Default Setting Auxiliary Interface Parameters Communication Mode Local Echo Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Handshake None Output Lines Output 1 Event No Read Idle State Normally Open Mode 50 ms pulse Event Counter LSB $01 (1) Event Counter MSB $00 Event Counter Mode Consecutive Output 2 Event Right Idle State[...]

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION A Parameter Default Setting Data Format (continued) Data Packet Separator 2 <LF> Terminator 1 <CR> Terminator 2 <LF> Terminator 3 Disabled Terminator 4 Disabled Reading Phase Error Character Disabled Info Field Separator 1 <CR> Info Field Separator 2 <LF> Code Position Tx Disabled Code Identifier [...]

DS1500 A Parameter Default Setting Reading Parameters Beam Shutter Triggered Overflow Automatic Overflow Ratio 7 Motor Control Speed_4 Serial Motor Start Disabled Serial Motor Stop Disabled Verifier Verifier Options Code Verifier Disabled Store in EEPROM Enabled Wrong Code Character Disabled Verifier Code Values Verifier Code Length Variable Charac[...]

GLOSSARY A CB (Advanced Code Builder) Advanced Code Builder (ACB) allows code r eading by “stitching” together two partial reads of it. ACB is effective in reading codes positioned close-to -linear, small height codes, damaged codes, or poor prin t quality codes. See par. 3.1 Ap er t u r e Term used on the required CDRH warning labels to descri[...]

meaningful data and provides t he interface to other devices. The decoder is normally integrated into the scanner. EAN European Article Number System. The inte rnational standard barcode for retail food packages. EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read- Only Memory. An on-board non-volatile memory chip. Full Duplex Simultaneous, two-w ay, in[...]

Pitch Rotation of a code pattern about the X-axis . The normal distance between center line or adjacent characters. See pars. 2.2.1 and 2.5. Position The position of a scanner or li ght source in relation to the target of a receiving element. Protocol A formal set of conventions governing t he formatting and relative timing of message exchange betw[...]

Step-Ladder orientation When the barcode’s bars are pos itioned horizontally on the product, causing them to appear as a ladder. The ends of all bars w ill enter the scan window first. See par. 3.2.1. Symbol A combination of characters including start/stop and checksum characters, as required, that form a co mplete scannable barcode. Tilt Rotatio[...]

INDEX A Accessories; 6 Advanced Code Builder; 28 Applications; 2 C Cleaning; 35 E Electrical Connections; 11 Auxiliary RS232 Interface; 17 Inputs; 18 Main Serial Interface; 12 Outputs; 19 G General View; viii Glossary; 46 Guide to Installation; ix I Important ACB Reading Conditions; 29 Indicators; 3 Installation; 7 Mounting DS1500; 10 M Maintenance[...]

DECLA RATION OF CONFORMITY 07 Datalogic Automation S.r.l., Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el DS1500-XXXX ; LASER SCA NNER e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles und seine Modelle y todos sus modelos sono con[...]

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