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DX6400 Reference Manual[...]
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Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy DX6400 Reference Manual Ed.: 10/2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications or i mprovements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be lia ble for technical or e dit orial errors or omissions contained herei n, [...]
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CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................................. v Reference Documentation ............................................................................................ v Services and Support ..............................................................................[...]
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Multidata Network ....................................................................................................... 37 2.5.6 Fieldbus Network ........................................................................................................ 38 2.6 DX6400 FLASH™ Dynamic Focus ............................................................[...]
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REFERENCES REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The documentation related to the DX6400 management is listed below: • C-BOX 100 Installation Manual • INT-30 20 mA Current Loop Interface Board for C-BOX 100 • PWR series power supply unit Installation Manuals • PWO power supply unit Installation Manual • SC6000 Controller Reference Manual • Document a[...]
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COMPLIANCE ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product conforms to the applic able requirements cont ained in the European St andard for electrical safety EN-609 50-1 at the da te of manufacture. WARNING This symbol refers to operations that must be performe d by qualified personnel only. Example: opening the device. LASER SAFETY The following information is pr[...]
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Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classif ication are applied onto the head of the reader (Figure A, 1 & 3): AVOID EXP OSURE LASER R ADIATION IS EMITTED FROM T HIS APERT URE AVOID EX POSURE – LASER LI GHT IS EM ITTED F ROM THIS APERTURE Laser Safety Label for Oscillating Mirror and Stan dard Models CAUTION-CLASS[...]
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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 w ith the European Commission Directi ve 2002/96/EC At the end of its useful life, the product marked w[...]
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FRANÇA IS Information aux utilisateurs con cernant la Directive Européen ne 2002/96/EC Au terme de sa vie util e, le produit qui p orte le symbole d'u n caisson à ord ures barré ne do it pas être éliminé avec les déchets urbains. Éliminer ce produit selon cette Directive perm et de: • éviter les retombées négatives pour l'en[...]
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GENERAL VIEW DX6400 5 2 1 3 4 6 7 Figure A – DX6400 Laser Safet y Label W ar ning and Device Class Label Iden tific atio n La be l Connector Panel Display and Key pad Panel Laser Beam Output W indow 1 3 7 6 5 2 Service Cap 4 x[...]
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Figure B – Display a nd Keypad Panel Programming Keypad Phase On LED TX Da ta LE D Pow er On L ED LCD Display 1 2 3 5 4 Figure C – Connector Pane l for Master/Slave Models Main/Aux. Interf ace 25-p in D-Sub male c onnector 1 Lonworks 9-pin m ale connector 2 Lonworks 9- pin f emale connect or 3 Figure D – Connector Panel for Ethe rnet Models M[...]
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION POINT-TO-POINT INS TALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DX6400 scanner. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the information in par. 2.2 and pos[...]
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MASTER/SLAVE LONWOR KS INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DX6400 scanner in a Master/Slave Lonworks network. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Regulations” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the inf ormatio[...]
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7) Send the configuration to the Master. 8) Optionally, perform the ASR Network Configuration procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 5.2.1). 9) Exit the configuration program and run your application. The installation is now complete. xiv[...]
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INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DX6400 is a high performance laser scanner in a complete range of industrial bar code readers offering an innovative and modular solution in terms of reading performance, connectivity and maintenance, in addition to a completely new hardware and software platform. The DX6400 has been specifi[...]
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DX6400 1 1.2 APPLICATIONS The DX6400 barcode reader is specifica lly designed for industrial applications a nd for all cases requiring high reading performance such as: • omni-directional reading • code reconstruction • reading of codes covered by plastic film • reading of codes with a wide depth of field • reading of high resolution code[...]
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INTRODUCTION 1 1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The DX6400 scanner is available in versions that differ in regard to the Decoder Model (Base): Decoder M odel (Base) 10 = Master/ Slave 12 = Ethernet DX6400 - 100 - 0YY 1.4 INDICATORS The DX6400 decoder base provides an LCD display for system messages and configuration menus. The three keys present on the side o[...]
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DX6400 1 1.5 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for DX6400: Name Description Part Number BTK-6000 Bus terminator kit (5 pcs) 93ACC1710 CAB-6001 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 1 m 93A051190 CAB-6002 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 2 m 93A051200 CAB-6005 25-pin scanner to C-BOX100 cable 5 m 93A051210 CAB-6010 25-pin sca[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 2 INSTALLATION To install the system follow the given procedure: 1. Select the mounting location for DX6400; 2. Mount the DX6400 scanner; 3. Position the scanner with respect to the barcode; 4. Proceed with system electrical connection; 5. Install the Genius™ program on the PC and configure the scanner; 6. Set the Flash™ dynamic [...]
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DX6400 2 2.2 MECHANICAL MOUNTING 2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner The DX6400 reader can be positioned and installed in the best way possible as a result of the Step-a-Head™ feature. Thanks to the separation between Head and Base, you can modify the orientation of the decoder base, and therefore display-keypad and connector panels, while keeping the opt[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 The following diagrams give the overall dimensions of the reader and mounting brackets. They may be used for their installation. 85 [3.35] 60 [2.36] 16.5 [0.65] 29.9 [1.18] 116.8 [4.60] 71.8 [2.83] 115.9 [4.56] 96.9 [3.82] 225.9 [8.89] 149.8 [5.90] 125.3 [4.93] 113.1 [4.45] Figure 3 - DX6400 O verall Dimensions = = = = 82 3.22 20 0.7[...]
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DX6400 2 Mount the scanner using the ST-237 mounting bracket which assures an angle of 16°, as indicated in the figure below, in order to obtain an angle of 90° between the two scan lines. This guarantees an omni directional reading of the barcod e, if the code label satisfies the ACR™ 4 conditions (see par. 4.4 for details). Figure 5 – Mount[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 The FBK-6000 is a fast bracket kit allowing a quick and easy mounting of the scanner on th e ST-237 bracket. First, it is necessary to fix the FBK-6000 to the DX6400 scanner by means of the mounting screws: Figure 7 – Mounting t he FBK-6000 on the Sc anner Then, attach the assembly to the mounting bracket by slipping the hook into [...]
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DX6400 2 The table below gives the pinout of the C-BOX 100 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the DX6400 reader is connected in a network by means of the C-BOX 100: C-BOX 100 Terminal Block Connectors Power 1, 3, 5 VS 2, 4, 6 GND 7, 8 EARTH GROUND 20, 40 Reserved Inputs 27 EXT TRIG/PS A (polarity insensitive) for PS 28 EXT TRIG/PS B (p[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 2.3.1 Main/Aux. Serial In terface and I/O Connector The DX6400 master/slave model is equipped with a 25-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the host computer, power supply and input/output signals. The DX6400 Ethernet models adopt a 26-pin male connector instead of the 25-pin one. The details of the connector pins are indicate[...]
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DX6400 2 Main Interface The main serial interface is compatible with the following electrical standards: RS232 RS485 full-duplex RS485 half-duplex (20 mA current loop) The 20 mA Current Loop interface is available by using the C-BOX 100 with the optional INT-30 accessory installed in it. The scanner co mmunicates to the C-BOX 100 through the RS232 [...]
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INSTALLATION 2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances than t hose acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy env ironments. The overall maximu m cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft). The following pins[...]
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DX6400 2 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex interface can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic multiplexer or it can also be used for a master/slave layout. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft). The following pins of the 25-pin and 26-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex interface [...]
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INSTALLATION 2 Inputs The inputs of the reader are on the 25-pin and 26-pin connector of the DX6400. These inputs are called EX T_TRIG/PS, IN2/ENC, IN3 and IN4. Pin Name Function 18 EXT_TRIG/PS A External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 19 EXT_TRIG/PS B External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 6 IN2/ENC A Input signal 2 (polarity insens[...]
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DX6400 2 EXTERNAL T RIGGER/ENCO DER DX6400 A/B Vext B/A V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground Figure 18 - NPN Command Input Connec tion using Externa l Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DX6400 A/B B/A GND V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground VS Figure 19 - NPN Command Input Connec tion using Scanne r Power EXTERNAL DEVICE DX6400 IN3A Vext Ground V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground V IN4A + 5V ~ [...]
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INSTALLATION 2 EXTERNAL DEVIC E DX6400 IN3A Ground V + 5V ~ ~ + - EXTERNAL DEVIC E GND V IN4A + 5V ~ ~ + - INREF VS Ground Figure 21 - IN3/IN4 NPN Inp ut Command using Scanne r Power Input devices can be supplied by either scan ner power (VS and GND) or external power supplies (Vext). Electrical isolation between the input command logic and the sca[...]
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DX6400 2 By default, OUT1 is ass ociated with COMPLETE READ e vent, which activates when the code has been read correc tly. In case t he reader has bee n programmed to read se veral codes within the same reading phase, th e event acti vates when all c odes have b een read. OUT2 is associated with NO READ event, which activates when no code has been[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 DX6400 USER INTER FACE Vext 100 Vdc max A/B B/A Figure 23 – Outpu t 3 Interface The command signal is filtered and generates a delay of about 50 µ s for OUT1 and OUT2 and 1 ms for OUT3. 19[...]
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DX6400 2 2.3.2 Lonworks Input/Output Connector CAUTION Do not connect an RS232 port to the 9-pin Lonworks Connector. This may damage your Laptop PC . The local network used by DX6400 exploits a Lonworks standard co mmunication system requiring only two wires (polarity insensitive) to enable a connection. The connector also provides a positive and a[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 Network Termination When building a Lonworks system the network must be properly terminated by positioning BTK-6000 terminator in the DX6400 master reader and in the last DX6400 slave reader. Each side of the terminator provides a different connector; thus, it can be inserted either into the Lonworks 9-pin male connector of the maste[...]
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DX6400 2 Master 8 Slave 3 7 5 4 3 5 4 VS_I/O REF_I/O 9 1 2 8 7 9 1 2 LON A LON B VS GND AW G 1 6 AW G 16 = male connecto r = female connecto r CHASSIS CHASSIS Figure 26 – DX6400-XXX-010 Master/Slave Lonworks Connection CAUTION The maximum current to be propagated to the slave readers through the master is 2 A. For this reason, it is suggested the[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 The diagram below represents the termination of a DX6400-XXX-010 working as slave by means of the BTK-6000 terminator. Slave BTK-6000 Male Side 8 7 8 7 LON A LON B T = male connecto r = female connecto r Figure 29 – DX6400-XXX-010 Slave Termination The diagram below represents the connection between a DX6400 Fieldbus model, which a[...]
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DX6400 2 1 8 Figure 32 – DX6400 RJ4 5 Female Modular Connect or This interface and the connector pinout (see the following table) are IEEE 802.3 10 BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100 Base Tx compliant. RJ45 Modular Jack Pinout Pin Name Function 1 TX + Transmitted data (+) 2 TX - Transmitted data (-) 3 RX + Received data (+) 6 RX - Received data (-) 4, 5, [...]
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INSTALLATION 2 The following is an example of a connection to a LAN through a Hub using a straight through cable: DX6400 5 HUB / SWITCH 3 4 2 1 6 5 3 4 2 1 6 7 8 7 8 RX+ TX- TX+ RX- n. c. n. c. n. c. n. c. n. c. = not connecte d Figure 33 – Straight Through Ca ble The following is an example of direct connection to a PC using an inverted cable: D[...]
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DX6400 2 Note than GND is internally connected to chassis. The cable shield is also connected to pin 1 – CHASSIS. DX6400 USER INTERFACE 23/25 GND V- (Ground) V+ (15 – 30 Vdc) VS 9/13 Chassis 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS Figure 35 – Pow er Supply Using the 25/26-pin Conn ector 2.4 USER INTERFACE RS232 PC-side connections 1 5 9 6 9-pin male connector[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 2.5 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The DX6400 scanners can be connected in a variety of layouts depend ing on the number of scanners used and the required complexity of th e reading station. These layouts range from Single Stand Alone to Complex Lonworks Networks. Several power supplies are available to power the reading stations. Photoelectric sen[...]
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DX6400 2 Fieldbus Models In this case no External Trigger is used and the C-BOX 100 only supplies the reader. The DX6400 Ethernet model is connected to a fieldbus remote Host. It can be activated by a signal generated by the remote Host or always be active if working in Automatic operating mode. Fieldbus Network CAB-601X C-BOX 100 DX6400 Remote Hos[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 2.5.2 Pass Through When Pass Through is activated on the Auxiliary interface, the DX6400 reader (all models) can be integrated in a network consisting of different scann ers not provided with a Lonworks interface. This connection mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface. The DX6400 transmi[...]
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DX6400 2 Remote Host P.S.* P.S.* P.S.* Gryphon Fieldbus Network DS4600A DS4600A DX6400 CAB-601X C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 AUX PWR-120 2 1 2 1 1 2 Main Seri al Interface A uxiliar y Ser ial I nt erf ac e * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External T rigger/PS input. Figure 39 – Pass Through Connect ion for Fieldbus Models 2.5.3 RS232 Master[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 DX6400 Master CAB-600X C-BOX 100 AUX MAIN DS4600A Slave 1 1 2 P.S.* Local Host 1 C-BOX 100 2 DS4600A Slave 2 PWR-120 C-BOX 100 1 1 2 Mai n Seria l Interface A uxiliary Serial I nterf ace * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External T rigger/PS input. Figure 40 – RS232 Master/Sla ve for DX6400 Master/Slave Models Remote Host CAB-6[...]
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DX6400 2 2.5.4 Multiplexer The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DX6400 slave reader in a Multidrop network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks int erface. Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (MX4000) with the RS485 half-duplex main interface. P.S.* P.S.* P.S.* DS4600A DS4600A DX6400 PWR-120 CAB-600X C-B[...]
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INSTALLATION 33 2 2.5.5 Local Lonworks Network A local Lonworks network allows logically connecting a DX6400 master reader with up to 31 DX6400 slaves. Actually, the maximum number of readers to be employed in the network depends on the system operating conditions; that is adopted operating mode and amount of data stream. When creating your network[...]
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DX6400 2 Small Synchronized Network When building a small local Lonworks network (less than 10 scanners), the DX 6400 master reader must be connected to a local host computer or a C-BOX 100 by means of a CAB- 60XX cable connected to the 25-pin or 26-pin D-sub male connector. The master reader connects to the first slave reader of the system through[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 The following image shows a system consisting of six readers where: • the system is powered by the PWR-240 • the master and all slaves are connected together through the CAB-610X cables • the external signals (trigger, encoder, serial to host, etc.) are connect ed to the master through the C-BOX 100 • one or more slaves are c[...]
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DX6400 2 Large Synchronize d Network When building a large local Lonworks network (more than 10 scanners), an SC6000 Controller must be used together with a PWO power supply/junction box unit. In this case the SC6000 unit acts as the system master and is connected to the host through one of its interfaces. All scanners act as slaves and ar e connec[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 Multidata Network In this layout, one master and up to 7 DX6400 slave readers have their own P.S. and therefore multiple reading phases. Each P.S. is connected through a C-BOX 100, which in turn is connected to its relative scanner through a CAB-60XX cable. The master sends all the individual messages collected from the Lonworks inte[...]
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DX6400 2 2.5.6 Fieldbus Network The Fieldbus Ethernet model offers connectivity without any converter or adapter needed. The DX6400 master Fieldbus communicates with a remote host (for ex. remote PC connected via Internet) by means of a cable con nected to the Fieldbus connector provided. It can be activated by a signal generated by the remote Host[...]
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INSTALLATION 2 2.6 DX6400 FLASH™ DYNAMIC FOCUS The DX6400 has an innovative linear motor designed to control the focus position of the scanner via software. This dynamic system, called FLASH™ , is able to move the focus position rail to rail, from the minimum position to the maximum position. The FLASH™ functionalities are programmed via t he[...]
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DX6400 2 2.6.3 Triggered Mode In Triggered mode, the focus position can be set depending on the received external input (photocell, barrier, serial message…). This mode represents the most traditional Flash™ function, since it requires photocells, barriers or a dedicated interface to the Host (PC or PLC). Figure 50 – Flas h™ Triggered Mode [...]
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INSTALLATION 2 2.7 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY The DX6400 keypad allows entering a menu for selection o f one of the following functions: • Welcome: shows the current software release and operating mode; • Autolearn: starts the procedure making it possible to obtain an automatic, accurate and fast configuration of DX6400 without the nece ssity of direct[...]
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DX6400 2 2.7.2 Test Mode Test Mode is particularly advised during the installation phase, since it causes the reader to be continuously activated allowing to verify its reading features and its r eading position with respect to the barcode. To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Press and hold both t[...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION Genius ™ is a new Datalogic scanner configurat ion tool providing several important advantages: • Wizard approach for low skilled users; • Multi-language version; • Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; • Communication protocol independent from th[...]
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DX6400 3 After defining the parameter values the following window appears allowing to complete the reader configuration as follows: - Saving the configuration to disk; - Switching to Advanced mode; - Sending the configuration to the scanner. Figure 53 - Genius ™ Wizard Closing Windo w Test Operating Mode NOTE This operating mode is not available [...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 On Line Operating Mode Figure 55 - On Line Mode Selec tion This operating mode causes the reader to be connected to an external Presence Sensor using EXT TRIG/PS A and EXT TRIG/PS B inputs. During the active phase of the presence sensor, the DX6400 reader tries to acquire and correctly decode the code. In case the decoding[...]
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DX6400 3 3.2.2 Genius™ Network Setup Through Mas ter Network Setup allows configuring your Local Lonworks Network through the Master using Genius™. Three different procedures are available to define the number of network slave scanners, their label and address according to two main conditions: Condition Available Procedure Feature Unknown Slave[...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 The following dialog box appears asking whether to send the configuration to the Master or not: 2. Click the "Yes" button, then click on the icon av ailable on the Toolbar to make the “Devices” area appear next to the Parameter Explorer window. By repeatedly clicking the icon this area will be displayed or hi[...]
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DX6400 3 3. Then, proceed with the network setup by using one of t he icons available on the Tool Bar according to the procedure to follow: = Net-Autoset procedure = Network Wizard procedure = Express Network Setup procedure Net-Autoset This procedure is to be used when all scanner addresses and labels ar e unknown (typically when configuring the n[...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 Network Wizard Before performing this procedure, a Lonworks address must be assigned to each slave scanner. The most practical method is through the Net-Autoset procedure. See par. 3.2.3 for alternative address assignment methods. Once all addresses have been assigned, the Network Wizard is to be used when one or more scan[...]
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DX6400 3 2. If desired, select a slave scanner within the "Current Devices" area and click on the icon (or select the "Show Device" option from the right-click menu) to make the dialog box appear as follows: The "Show Device" option is particularly useful after the Net-Autoset procedure or whenever it is necessary to k[...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 3.2.3 Alternative Sla ve Address Assignment As alternatives to Network Setup through the Master, each Slave scanner can be assigned an address through the following methods: • address setting through the Local Device Network Settings item in the Device Menu with the slave scanner connected to Genius™ • manual address[...]
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DX6400 3 3.4 PARAMETE R DEFAULT VALUES The following table contains the list of the factor y default settings for the DX6400. Genius™ also allows checking the parameter default values by selecting the " Compare parameters" option available in the Tools menu and comparing the current scanner configuration to the default one. Parameter De[...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 Parameter Default Setting Reading System Layout Enable A.S.R. Disabled (unchecked) Reading Parameters Beam Shutter Disabled Overflow Start Ratio 5 Overflow Stop Ratio 5 Reading Mode Reconstruction Reading Condition Standard Reconstruction Parameters Enable Stacked Codes Disabled (unchecked) Extended Min Match 0 Position To[...]
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DX6400 3 Parameter Default Setting Parameters Main Port Electrical Interface RS232 Handshake None Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Auxiliary Serial Port Data Tx Enabled (checked) Heartbeat Disable Pass Through Disabled (u nchecked) Parameters Baud Rate 115200 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Digital I/O Setting Digital Input Li[...]
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 3 Parameter Default Setting System Information Section User Information Section End User Name Empty Device Name Empty Line Name Empty Diagnostics PackTrack Debug Message Tx Disabled (unchecked) Enable Unchecked Statistics Disabled (unchecked) 55[...]
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DX6400 4 4 READING FEATURES 4.1 ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION (ACR™ 4) The traditional way of barcode reading could be called “Linear Reading”. In this case, the laser beam crosses the barcode symbol from its beginning to its end as shown in th e following figure: Laser Beam Figure 60 – Linear Re ading In Advanced Code Reconstruction mode it[...]
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READING FEATURES 4 The decoder will be able to read th e label with a tilt angle between + α ma x and - α max as shown in the following figure: Conveyor Laser Beam No Read No Read - α + α 0 ° O K O K O K O K O K No Read Figure 63 – Readin g Zones w ith α Max The formulas to calculate α maximum depend o n various parameters such as: label h[...]
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DX6400 4 Figure 65 – PackTrack™ S ystem Layout Working in PackTrack™ mode requires the presence of an encoder and a prese nce sensor to track the moving packs. All PackTrack™ functionalities are programmed via the Genius™ tool (refer to the Genius™ Help On-Line for details). PackTrack uses a right-handed refe rence system (right hand wi[...]
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READING FEATURES 4 For DX scanners the zero coordinate references are located on the scanner. PackTrack™ Coordin a te Reference Point where x, y, z = 0 Figure 67 – DX6400 Coordinate Reference Point 4.2.1 PackTrack™ Calibration for DX6400 The DX6400 scanner calibration is already made at the factory and it is not recommended to overwrite it . [...]
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DX6400 4 Once the Spy window has been opened, select the “PackTrack™ Calibration” option from the Tools menu: Figure 69 – Selecting PackTrac k™ Calibration Option The following window will open: Figure 70 – PackTrack™ Cal ibration Window Set the PS Offset and Direction parameters. Scanner Direction The different scanner orientations a[...]
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READING FEATURES 4 Top Vie w Conv ey or Dire cti on DX6400 Scanner Direction 90° Top Vie w Conv ey or Dire cti on DX6400 Scanner Direction 180° (R everse) Top Vie w Conv ey or Dire cti on DX6400 Scanner Direction 270° 61[...]
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DX6400 4 4.2.2 Overwriting PackTrack ™ Calibration for DX6400 Only necessary for special circumstances , it is possible to overwrite the factory scanner calibration by clicking on the “Calibrate DX” button shown in the figure ab ove. The PackTrack™ Calibration window will expand and appear as sh own in the following figure: Position 3 Posit[...]
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READING FEATURES 4 Figure 72 – DX6400 Scan Legs NOTE In the vast majority of systems the x and z data are not necessary. F or these cases set x = 0, z= 0 during the calibration procedure. 4.3 PERFORMANCE The standard scan rate is 1200 scans/sec (600 scans on each leg). Refer to the diagrams in par. 4.5 for further details on the reading featur es[...]
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DX6400 4 4.4 READING CONDITIONS • ANSI Grade B minimum • 600 scans/sec per leg The following tables describe the requirements for standard applications. Minimum Code Height for Omnidirectional Reading (mm) Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0.38 14 16 18 20 22 24 0.50 18 19 21 23 25 27 0.60 21 22 24 26 28 30 2/5 Inteleaved Code Resolution ([...]
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READING FEATURES 4 4.5 READING DIAGRAMS DX6400-100-0XX Resolution: 0.38 mm/15 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions with barcode density of 0.38 mm (15 mils). (in) (cm) (cm) 20 40 10 30 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -10 0 -40 0 -20 -60 0 -50 -60 -70 -80 -40 -30 -90 -100 -110 -50 -120 -130 -1 40 -150 -160 - 170[...]
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DX6400 4 DX6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.50 mm/20 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions with barcode density of 0.50 mm (20 mils). (in) (in) (cm) (cm) 20 40 10 30 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -10 0 -40 0 -20 -60 0 -50 -60 -70 -80 -40 -30 -90 -100 -110 -50 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -17 0 -180 -70 -40 z x Figure [...]
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MAINTENANCE 5 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodically for correct operation of the scanner (see Figure A in chapter "General View"). Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean[...]
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DX6400 5 5.2.2 Scanner Replacement Procedure NOTE The ASR procedure requires replacing one scanner at a time. Slave 1. Power down the entire system. 2. Replace the Slave scanner with a new one (default settings). 3. Power up the system and wait for initialization. Master 1. Load the saved configuration from file (.ddc) to the new Master. 2. Power d[...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Before contacting your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, it is suggested to save the device configuration to a *.ddc file by means of the Genius™ software configuration program and check the device exact model and serial number. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Power On: the “Po[...]
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DX6400 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion On Line Mode and Serial On Line Mode: the reader does not respond correctly to the expected external signal end. • In the Genius™ software configuration program select the OPERATING MODES folder and check the “Reading Phase Timeout” parameterization. Reading: it is not possible to read the t[...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion How do I obtain my units’ serial numbers? • The device serial number is printed on the device identification label that is affixed to the reader (Figure A, 2). • The serial number is also displayed when connecting the device through the Genius™ program. • Serial numbers consist of[...]
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DX6400 7 7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Supply voltage 15 to 30 Vdc Power consumption 18 W typical 24 W Max. (including startup current) Main (isolated) Baud Rate RS232 1200 to 115200 RS485 full-duplex 1200 to 115200 RS485 half-duplex 1200 to 115200 20 mA Current Loop (INT-30 wi th C-BOX 100 onl y) 19200 Auxiliary RS232 1200 to 115200 Oth[...]
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TECHNICAL FEATURES 7 SOFTWARE FEATURES Readable Codes Interleaved 2/5 Code 39 Standard Codabar Code 128 EAN128 Code 93 (standard and full ASCII) EAN/UPC EAN/UPC (including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5) Code selection Up to 10 c ode s dur in g on e re adi ng p has e Headers and Terminators Tra nsm itted me ss ages can be personalized using up to 128-byte h[...]
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GLOSSARY ACR™ 4 Each version of the base has the powerful cod e reconstruction technology (ACR™ 4). The new fourth generation ACR™ considerably increases the code reconstruction reading capability in the case of damaged or very tilted barcodes. Aperture Term used on the required CDRH warning labels to describe the laser exit window. Barcode A[...]
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Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as networ k control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages. Interface A shared boundary defined by common physical interconnection characteristics, signal characteristics and meanings of interchanged signals. LED (Light Emit[...]
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Serial Port An I/O port used to connect a scanner to your computer, identifiable by a 9-pin or 25-pin connector. Signal An impulse or fluctuating electrical quantity (i.e.: a voltage or current) the variations of which represent changes in information. Step-a-Head™ Step-a-Head™ makes it possible to rotate the reader head and the decoder base in[...]
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INDEX A Accessories; 4 ACR™ 4; 56 Alternative Slave Address Assignment; 51 ASR Network Configuration; 67 C CE Compliance; viii Cleaning; 67 Compliance; vi Connectors 25-pin connector; 11 26-pin connector; 11 Ethernet; 23 Lonworks; 20 E Electrical Connections; 9 Electrical Safety; vi Express Network Setup; 48 F Flash™ Dynamic Focus; 39 Continuou[...]
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S Scanner Direction; 60 Scanner Replacement; 67 Scanner Replacement Procedure; 68 Services and Support; v Small Synchronized Network; 34 Software Configuration; 43 T Technical Features; 72 Test Mode Using Keypad; 42 Troubleshooting; 69 Typical Layouts; 27 Fieldbus Network; 38 Local Lonworks Network; 33 Multiplexer; 32 Pass Through; 29 Point-to-Poin[...]
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DECLARATION 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 DX6400-XXX-XXX , Laser Scanner; e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles und seine Modelle y todos sus modelos sono co[...]
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