Datalogic DS8100A Reference Manual

Via Lavino, 265 40050 - Monte S. Pietro Bologna - Italy DS8100A Reference Manual Ed.: 11/2013 © 2005 – 2013 Datalogic Automation S.r.l.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  Protected to the fullest extent under U.S. and international laws. Copying, or altering of this document is prohibited without express written consent from Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U. Genius, PackTrack, ACR, ASTRA, CD SQUARE and ID-NET are trademarks of Datalogic Automation S.r.l. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material. 19/11/13

Reference Documentation ......................................................................................... vi Support Through The Website ................................................................................... vi Patents ...................................................................................................................... vi COMPLIANCE .......................................................................................................... vii Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................ vii Laser Safety .............................................................................................................. vii Power Supply ............................................................................................................viii CE Compliance .........................................................................................................viii FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................ ix GENERAL VIEW ........................................................................................................ x GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... xii Point-to-Point Installation .......................................................................................... xii Master/Slave Lonworks Installation ...........................................................................xiii 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Product Description ..................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Applications ................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Model Description ....................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Oscillating Mirror Models ............................................................................................. 3 1.5 Indicators .................................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Keypad and Display .................................................................................................... 5 1.6.1 Internal Net ................................................................................................................. 5 1.6.2 Test Mode ................................................................................................................... 5 1.6.3 PackTrack (Auto) ........................................................................................................ 6 1.7 Auto PackTrack™ Calibration for Reading Station Using Scanner Menu .................... 7 1.7.1 Auto PackTrack Conditions and Limits ........................................................................ 7 1.7.2 Auto PackTrack Parameter Descriptions ..................................................................... 8 1.7.3 Auto PackTrack Setup ................................................................................................ 9 1.8 Accessories .............................................................................................................. 12 2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 14 2.1 Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Mechanical Mounting ................................................................................................ 15 2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner ............................................................................................... 15 2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories .................................................................... 16 2.3 Positioning the Scanner ............................................................................................ 18 3 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ........................................................................ 19 3.1 Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 21 3.2 Main Serial Interface ................................................................................................. 21 3.2.1 RS232 Interface ........................................................................................................ 22 3.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 23 3.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 24 3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface .......................................................................................... 26 3.4 Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 27 3.4.1 Code Verifier ............................................................................................................. 31 3.5 Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 31

4 CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................... 35 4.1 Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 37 4.2 Main Serial Interface ................................................................................................. 37 4.2.1 RS232 Interface ........................................................................................................ 38 4.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 39 4.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 40 4.3 Auxiliary Interface ..................................................................................................... 42 4.4 Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 42 4.4.1 Code Verifier ............................................................................................................. 45 4.5 Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 45 4.6 User Interface ........................................................................................................... 47 5 LONWORKS CONNECTIONS ................................................................................. 48 5.1 Network Termination ................................................................................................. 49 5.2 Lonworks Interface .................................................................................................... 50 6 FIELDBUS CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................... 52 6.1 Ethernet Interface ..................................................................................................... 52 6.2 Ethernet Interface (older models) .............................................................................. 53 7 TYPICAL LAYOUTS................................................................................................. 55 7.1 Local Lonworks Network ........................................................................................... 55 7.1.1 Small Synchronized Network .................................................................................... 56 7.1.2 Large Synchronized Network .................................................................................... 58 7.1.3 Redundant System ................................................................................................... 60 7.1.4 Multidata Network ..................................................................................................... 62 7.1.5 Fieldbus Networks .................................................................................................... 63 8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION............................................................................... 65 8.1 Genius™ Installation ................................................................................................. 65 8.2 Guide to Rapid Configuration .................................................................................... 65 8.2.1 Wizard for Quick Reader Setup ................................................................................. 65 8.2.2 Genius™ Network Setup Through Master ................................................................. 68 8.2.3 Alternative Slave Address Assignment ...................................................................... 73 8.3 Advanced Genius™ Configuration ............................................................................ 73 8.3.1 Genius™ Shortcuts for Network Configuration .......................................................... 74 8.4 Parameter Default Values ......................................................................................... 76 9 READING FEATURES ............................................................................................. 81 9.1 Advanced Code Reconstruction (ACR™ 4) ............................................................... 81 9.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction ........................................................... 81 9.2 PackTrack™ ............................................................................................................. 82 9.2.1 Auto PackTrack™ Calibration for Reading Station Using DLAPC ............................. 84 9.2.2 Manual PackTrack™ Calibration for DS8100A Scanner Using SPY .......................... 91 9.2.3 PackTrack™ Calibration for DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Models .............................. 94 9.3 Performance ............................................................................................................. 95 9.3.1 Reading Conditions ................................................................................................... 95 9.4 Reading Diagrams .................................................................................................... 97 10 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 107 10.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................................. 107 10.2 External Memory Backup & Restore ....................................................................... 107 10.3 Automatic Scanner Replacement (ASR) ................................................................. 107

10.3.2 Scanner Replacement Procedure ........................................................................... 108 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 109 12 TECHNICAL FEATURES ....................................................................................... 112 A ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS ..................................................................................... 114 Point-to-Point .......................................................................................................... 114 ID-NET™ Gateway ................................................................................................. 116 Pass Through ......................................................................................................... 117 RS232 Master/Slave ............................................................................................... 118 Multiplexer .............................................................................................................. 120 GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................ 121 INDEX ..................................................................................................................... 124

PWR series power supply unit Installation Manuals SC6000 Controller Reference Manual PWO power supply unit Installation Manual GFC-80 90° Deflecting Mirror GFC-800A Adjustable Mirror for Close Distance Reading CBX100/500 Installation Manuals Document about the Ethernet connectivity ID-NET™ Fixed Baudrate Application Note Help On-Line in PDF format SUPPORT THROUGH THE WEBSITE Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the Industrial Automation links for further information: Products - Industrial Automation - Identification Select your product from the links on the Identification page. The product page describes specific Info, Features, Applications, Models, Accessories, and Downloads including documentation, software drivers, and the Genius™ utility program, which allows device configuration using a PC through Serial and Ethernet interfaces. Support & Services - Industrial Automation Several links from the Industrial Automation list take you to additional services such as: Service Program which contains Maintenance Agreements and Warranty Extensions; Repair Centers; On-Line RMA Return Material Authorizations; Technical Support through email or phone, Partner Program; Downloads for additional downloads. PATENTS This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. patents: Re. 36,251; 5,992,740; 6,347,740 B1; 6,177,979 B1; 6,394,352 B1; 6,443,360 B1; 6,527,184 B1; 6,629,639 B2; 6,742,710 B2; 7,161,685 B1. European patents: 652,530 B1; 789,315 B1; 851,376 B1; 926,615 B1; 959,426 B9; 1,217,571 B1; 1,363,228 B1; 1,607,901 B1. Japanese patents: 3,793,585 B2; 4,033,958 B2; 4,376,353 B2.

electrical safety EN-60950 at the date of manufacture. WARNING This symbol refers to operations that must be performed by qualified personnel only. Example: opening the device. WARNING This symbol refers to operations where there is danger of electrical shock. Before opening the device make sure the power cable is disconnected to avoid electric shock. LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS8100A scanner. Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes up to 4 low-power laser diodes. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc. This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both EN60825-1 and CDRH 21 CFR1040 at the date of manufacture. The reader is classified as a Class 2 laser product according to EN60825-1 regulations and as a Class II laser product according to CDRH regulations. There is a safety device which allows the laser to be switched on only if the motor is rotating above the threshold for its correct scanning speed. WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light. The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window on the side of the scanner (Figure A).

onto the body of the scanner (Figure A): AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE CAUTION-CLASS 3B LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Model No. Amp. Serial No. DATALOGIC AUTOMATION S.r.l. - Via Lavino 265 40050 Monte San Pietro - Bologna - Italy Manufactured Volt This product conforms to the applicable requirements of 21CFR1040 at the date of manufacture. LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAXIMUM OUTPUT RADIATION 1 mW EMITTED WAVELENGTH 630~680 nm TO EN 60825-1:2001 Warning and Device Class Labels Disconnect the power supply when opening the device during maintenance or installation to avoid exposure to hazardous laser light. The laser diodes used in this device are classified as Class 3B laser products according to EN 60825-1 regulations and as Class IIIb laser products according to CDRH regulations. Any violation of the optic parts in particular can cause radiation up to the maximum level of the laser diode (30 mW at 630~680 nm). POWER SUPPLY This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. - This scanner is intended to be supplied by either a UL Listed power supply marked 'Class 2' or 'LPS', output rated 20 – 30 V dc , minimum 1.3 A or by a UL Listed computer with LPS outputs. - This scanner must be supplied by a Class II Power Supply Unit conforming to the EN 60950 safety regulation. 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.

Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Laser Beam Output Window Laser Safety Label Product Label Warning and Device Class Label 1 2 3 4 Connector Panel Display Service Access Cap 5 6 7 Mounting Holes 8 DS8100A-XXX5 Figure B – DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Models Laser Beam Output Window 1 Laser Safety Label 2 1 2 1 2 8 5 3 4 6 7

Programming Keypad Power On LED (Green) Phase On LED (Yellow) Encoder LED (Yellow) 1 2 3 4 TX Data LED (Green) Network LED (Red) LCD Display 5 6 7 Figure D – Connector Panel for Standard Models Lonworks 17-pin male connector Lonworks 17-pin female connector 1 2 Serial interface and I/O 26-pin connector 3 Figure E – Connector Panel for Ethernet Models Figure F – Connector Panel for (older) Ethernet Models Lonworks 17-pin male connector Lonworks 17-pin female connector Harting RJ industrial connector 1 2 4 Serial interface and I/O 26-pin connector 3 1 2 3 1 2 4 3 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 4 3 Lonworks 17-pin male connector Lonworks 17-pin female connector Ethernet M12 4-pin female connector 1 2 4 Serial interface and I/O 26-pin connector 3

POINT-TO-POINT INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the necessary steps to complete installation of the DS8100A scanner. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Regulations” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the scanner according to the information in par. 2.2 and position it at the correct reading distance as shown in par. 2.3 and par. 9.4. 3) Make electrical connections to your DS8100A scanner by: a) Connecting the DS8100A scanner to the CBX connection box by means of one of the CAB-F0x cables provided as accessory (see par. 1.8). b) Providing correct and complete system cabling through the CBX connection box according to the signals necessary for the layout of your application (trigger, inputs, outputs). Cabling: Power, Interface, Inputs, Outputs, etc. For further details, see chapter 3 (chapter 4 for custom cabling). Alternative Layouts: Point-to-Point, Pass Through, RS232 Master/Slave, Mutliplexer. See appendix A for layout references. 4) Configure the DS8100A scanner by installing and running the Genius™ configuration program from the CD-ROM provided. See chapter 8 and the Help On-Line for details. The main steps are: Select the codes to be read Set-up the communication parameters When PackTrack™ is required, perform PackTrack™ calibration Define data formatting parameters NOTE Fine tuning of the scanner position for barcode reading can be accomplished by performing a test through the SPY configuration tool in Genius™. 5) Exit the configuration program and run your application. The installation is now complete.

The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DS8100A 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 information in par. 2.2 and position it at the correct reading distance as shown in par. 2.3 and par. 9.4. 3) Make electrical connections to your DS8100A scanner by: a) Connecting the DS8100A Master scanner to the CBX100 by means of one of the CAB-F0x cables provided as accessory (see par. 1.8). b) Correctly terminating the DS8100A Master reader according to the information given in par. 5.1 and par. 7.1. c) Completing the system wiring adding as many slave scanners as required by your system layout (refer to par. 7.1). d) Correctly providing bus return to the last DS8100A Slave reader of the network according to the information given in par. 5.1 and par. 7.1. 4) Install and run the Genius™ configuration program from the CD-ROM provided. Configure the Local Lonworks Network using one of the procedures given below: Configure the entire network through the Master as described in par. 8.2.2; Configure the Master as described in par. 8.2.2 and locally define each slave scanner address as described in par. 8.2.3. Define each scanner, master and slaves (with their addresses), by using the scanner keypad according to the information given in par. 1.6.1. 5) Configure the Master scanner through the Genius™ program. See chapter 8 and the Help On-Line for details. The main steps are: Select the codes to be read Set-up the communication parameters When PackTrack™ is required, perform PackTrack™ calibration, see par. 9.2.1. Define data formatting parameters 6) Configure each Slave scanner through the Master scanner using Genius™. See chapter 8 and the Help On-Line for details. The main steps are: Select the codes to be read When PackTrack™ is required, perform PackTrack™ calibration, see par. 9.2.1. NOTE Fine tuning of the scanner position for barcode reading can be accomplished by performing a test through the SPY configuration tool in Genius™.

8) Perform the External Memory Backup procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 10.2). For backward compatibility you can perform the ASR Network Configuration procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 10.3.1). 9) Exit the configuration program and run your application. The installation is now complete.

The DS8100A scanner is a barcode reader complete with decoder designed to provide an innovative and high performance solution in omnidirectional reading applications by combining the following advanced technologies with Datalogic solid experience in the material handling sector. Some of the main features of DS8100A are listed below: scanning speed 1000 scans/sec. reads all popular codes. supply voltage from 20 to 30 Vdc. test mode to verify the reading features and exact positioning of the scanner without the need for external tools. programmable in several different operating modes to suit the most various barcode reading system requirements. light source: solid state laser diodes; the light emitted has a wave length between 630~680 nm. For laser safety precautions refer to the “Compliance” section at the beginning of this manual. 1.2 APPLICATIONS The DS8100A barcode reader is specifically designed for industrial applications and for all cases requiring high reading performance such as: code reconstruction reading of codes covered by plastic film reading of codes with a wide depth of field reading of high resolution codes positioned at long distances from the reader code reading on fast moving objects. DS8100A is designed for both single-reader layouts and multi-reader layouts. For typical layouts see chapter 7 and appendix A.

2 1 Feature Benefit ACR™ Advanced Code Reconstruction technology allows the reading of low aspect ratio labels placed anywhere on a parcel and enhances the readability of poorly printed or damaged codes. CD SQUARE™ CD SQUARE™ provides useful information on label position and object shape elaborated during the barcode reading phase. This innovative technology identifies the area in which the code is located and measures the code distance from the scanner. PACKTRACK™ PackTrack™ is a Datalogic patented parcel tracking system which improves the reading features in omnidirectional stations. In particular, PackTrack™ manages 6-sided reading systems when it is impossible to detect the real position of the code on the parcel, thus overcoming the need for external accessories essential in traditional tracking systems. ASTRA™ Automatically SwiTched Reading Area™ is the new Datalogic technology based on a multi-laser architecture and a fixed mounted optic system which concentrates the multiple laser emissions in a single laser beam. As each laser emitter is focused on a specific range of the reading area, a sophisticated electronic controller selects the best focused laser emitter with respect to the code to read. This allows the reading of medium-high density codes in a large reading area on very fast conveyors. Flexibility The high frequency laser diode modulation system guarantees complete immunity to ambient light and allows installation of the DS8100A in any working area. Reading parcels on conveyors As a result of the ASTRA™ multiple laser technology, DS8100A gives a great real time DOF even on high speed conveyors. Furthermore, DS8100A implements the Packtrack™ functionality which leads to an increase of the plant production as a result of the augmented system throughput. Master working as a Multiplexer on high speed Lonworks bus Great competitiveness of the offer, since the cost of an external multiplexer is saved; High data transfer on an industrial, reliable bus running at 1.25 Mbit/sec. Genius™ Configurator SW Reduced learning time, with an easy wizard approach; Multilanguage platform; All the configuration parameters stored in the scanner; Not dependent on the Physical interface.

management of the energy saving feature. In particular, it allows turning on/off the motor and laser of all network scanners according to the selected digital input, encoder, or communication channel. The time required to restart the system is less than 1 minute independently from the number of scanners connected. It is suggested to use this parameter for example when the conveyor is stopped for a lengthy period. 1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The DS8100A scanner is available in versions that differ depending on the interface connection, the optical resolution and on the optic version: DS8100A - X X X X Optic Version: 0 = Linear Optical Resolution: 0 = Low resolution 1 = Medium resolution Communication Type: 0 = Standard version 1 = Ethernet version 2 = High resolution 3 = Very High resolution 5 = Oscillating mirror Laser Number: 2 = Double laser 3 = Triple laser 1.4 OSCILLATING MIRROR MODELS Oscillating mirror models are used when coverage of a large reading area is required, mainly in picket fence applications. The oscillating mirror is placed in front of the reading aperture of the DS8100A scanner to deflect the laser beam. As the mirror moves, this sweeping function of the laser beam allows the coverage of a larger area to locate the barcodes. The code can also be reconstructed as the beam sweeps over it.

4 1 The aperture angle is symmetrical and the scan line perpendicular to the scanner is at 0° as shown in the figure below. 0° +25° -25° Figure 1- Oscillating Mirror Reference Angle By configuring the oscillating speed up to the maximum value of 19 Hz, raster emulation can be performed for reading fast moving objects. Hz Max. Aperture 0-5 50° 6-10 30° 11-15 20° 16-19 10° NOTE By limiting the raster width to the minimum necessary, the number of scans on the reading surface is increased. The oscillating mirror is completely controlled by software commands and therefore avoids complex mechanical calibrations. For details of the software configuration parameters see the Genius™ Help On Line. 1.5 INDICATORS The DS8100A has five LEDs on the rear panel. The indicators have the following functions: POWER ON (green) Indicates the scanner is turned on. PHASE ON (yellow) Indicates the external presence sensor is active. ENCODER (yellow) Indicates the external encoder signal is active. TX DATA (green) Indicates data transmission both on the main and on the auxiliary interface. NETWORK (red) Indicates the Lonworks network is functioning correctly. This LED is normally ON.

The DS8100A keypad allows entering a menu for selection of 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 DS8100A without the necessity of directly checking/modifying the relevant parameters; Internal Net: defines scanner function within the network (see below); Ethernet Mode: allows setting the scanner IP address to be used within the network; LCD Contrast: sets the LCD contrast ; Bus: not used for DS8100A scanners; Test Mode: allows verifying the scanner reading position and features (see below). PackTrack: allows setting the Auto PackTrack Calibration procedure (see below). The same settings may be performed by using the Genius™ program (see chapter 8 for details). 1.6.1 Internal Net This submenu can be used as an alternative to configuration through Genius™, to assign the DS8100A scanner within a master/slave network. It allows defining the scanner function (slave/master) within the network and, if configured as Slave, its address. To enter the Internal Net submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Press and hold both the ▲ (up arrow) and ▼ (down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to enter the Main menu; 2) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select the “Internal Net” item, then press the ENT (enter) key to confirm; 3) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select the “LonWAddrSel”” item, then press the ENT (enter) key to confirm; 4) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select your scanner function among “Master”, “Slave n”, “Slave jolly”, “Disabled”; then, press the ENT (enter) key to confirm; 5) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select the “Exit” item, then press the ENT (enter) key to confirm. Repeat this step again to exit the Main Menu and return to the scanner current operating mode. 1.6.2 Test Mode Test Mode is particularly advised during the installation phase, since it causes the reader to be continuously activated allowing verification of its reading features and its reading position with respect to the barcode.

6 1 To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Press and hold both the ▲ (up arrow) and ▼ (down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to enter the Main menu. 2) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select the “Test Mode” item, then press the ENT (enter) key to confirm. The reader enters Test Mode. 3) Press the ▲ (up arrow) key to exit the Test Mode. 4) Use the ▲ (up arrow) and ▼ (down arrow) key to select the “Exit” item, then press the ENT (enter) key to confirm. The scanner exits the Main Menu and returns to its current operating mode. 1.6.3 PackTrack (Auto) This submenu can be used to execute the Automatic PackTrack Calibration procedure for the Reading Station when the Master scanner is in PackTrack or Continuous Operating Modes. Performing this procedure through the Keypad/Display Menu is an alternative to Automatic PackTrack Calibration through the DLAPC tool in Genius™, see Help On-Line. NOTE This scanner must first be configured as Master of the master/slave network (see par. 1.6.1, "Internal Net" procedure). To enter the PackTrack submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Read Par 1.7.1 regarding Auto PackTrack Conditions and Limits. 2) Press and hold both the ▲ (up arrow) and ▼ (down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to enter the Main menu; 3) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select the “PackTrack” item, then press the ENT (enter) key to confirm; 4) Use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key and the ENT (enter) key to select the items in the following table and set them according to your application. See par. 1.7.2 for details; 5) After all items are set, use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to select “Start”; then, press the ENT (enter) key to confirm. Follow the Procedure described in par. 1.7.3.

USING SCANNER MENU 1.7.1 Auto PackTrack Conditions and Limits The Conditions and Limits for Auto PackTrack Calibration are summarized here for convenience and are also integrated into the following procedure descriptions: The following scanners are supported by Auto PackTrack Calibration: DS6400 (*see note below), DX6400 (*see note below), DS8100A, DX8200A. Before performing the Auto PackTrack Calibration procedure, if a system reset or power reset is performed, wait for all the scanners to be available (up to 60 sec.) before proceeding. Operating Mode of the Master must be either PackTrack or Continuous. Code 128 codes must be enabled on the Master with Label Length set to variable. If the system Presence Sensor and Encoder are used, the correct Encoder Step value must be set on the Master and the Presence Sensor must be connected to the CBX100/500 Input 1. If instead the PPA-8000 Photocell Array is used, it must be connected to the CBX100/500 I1 and I2 inputs, the following parameters must be disabled on the Master: Physical Encoder for PackTrack or Use Encoder for Continuous, and the Encoder, if present, must be physically disconnected. DX scanners which are calibrated automatically cannot be automatically replaced by DX scanners with a previous sw version (earlier than 6.80). You must either update the old scanner software prior to substitution, or complete the calibration manually, after installation, by setting the PSOffset and Direction parameters. NOTE The autofocus feature of DS6400 and DX6400 scanners makes Auto PackTrack Calibration difficult, therefore to assure that the procedure can correctly calibrate these scanners, it is necessary to set a fixed focus value which allows the scanner to read all the label positions useful for its calibration.

8 1 1.7.2 Auto PackTrack Parameter Descriptions Menu Branch Default Note PackTrack Automatic Packtrack Calibration procedure for the Reading Station Version 2 Select the version number of the PCT-8000 pack Cal Type XYZ XYZ calibration is forced. X Cal Absolute Absolute X position is forced. X Offset - Set the zero point of the X-axis (4 digits in mm) Sensor 0 Set the distance (3 digits in mm) between the photocells in the photocell array. If the system Presence Sensor and Encoder are used, set this parameter to 0. Start Start the Auto PackTrack procedure Z Offset 0 Set a correction factor for the pack height (3 digits in mm) The Auto PackTrack procedure when run from the scanner keypad, requires a system reset before the calibration is recognized. See the Auto PackTrack Setup procedure. Version: the version of the PCT-8000 being used for calibration. This value can be read from the barcode labels on the PCT-8000. Each label has the value vnnn where v is the version number. Cal Type: the XYZ calibration is forced. The coordinates for the three axes are calibrated. NOTE For Oscillating Mirror models the scan line must be parallel to the conveyor direction and only the Y calibration will be performed, (the X and Z axes will automatically be set to zero). X Cal: the Absolute X position is forced. The X coordinate for all scanners is relative to the precise point (PackTrack Reference Point X, Y, Z = 0). X Offset: the X Offset moves the Absolute X coordinate (X, Y, Z= 0) for all the scanners to the desired point along the X axis which will be measured in step 7 in par. 1.7.3. Sensor: calibration will be performed either using the system Presence Sensor and Encoder (most cases), or the PPA-8000 Photocell Array, for systems where the Presence Sensor or Encoder are not present (typically Tilt-Tray or Cross-Belt applications). NOTE The Auto PackTrack procedure requires using the PPA-8000 Photocell Array for all systems where either the Presence Sensor or the Encoder are absent (including Continuous Operating Mode and Cargoscan applications). If using the Presence Sensor and Encoder, the presence sensor must be connected to the CBX100/500 Input 1 and in this menu Sensor is set to 0. The scanners Encoder Step parameter must also be set correctly. If using the PPA-8000, in this menu you must set Sensor (the Photocell distance) to 165 mm. The Photocell Array must be connected to the CBX100/500 I1 and I2 inputs (see the relative installation manual), and the Encoder, if present, must be disconnected.

on tilt trays), this parameter sets an offset for the height of a pack so that Z = 0 corresponds to the bottom of the pack. 1.7.3 Auto PackTrack Setup After setting the initial parameters in the PackTrack menu the Auto PackTrack setup procedure can be started: 1. Press the ENT (enter) key at the Start item in the PackTrack menu. 2. Press the ENT (enter) key to confirm the action. The Master scanner sends the message to the Slave scanners and the Display shows the Wait message. After receiving the answer from all of the Slaves, the Master scanner shows the status of each node (of each scanner of the cluster) as in the example below. I I I U I I I I A B C D E F G H The slave scanners are listed on the second line as letters (A, B, C, etc.). On the first line above each scanner position a symbol indicates the scanner status according to the following convention: U cannot be calibrated cannot be calibrated because not supported by scanner software version U can be calibrated can be calibrated but the calibration procedure fails either barcode reading or verification L Lost scanner stops responding during the procedure I Initial State scanner ready to be calibrated N Not Verified scanner calibrated but not verified C Calibrated scanner is calibrated NOTE If the network is made up of more than 16 slaves, you can use the ▲ (up arrow) key to toggle between the lines. 3. At this point the Master scanner display allows to Continue or to Stop the procedure. You can switch between the previous display windows using the ▲ (up arrow) key. If there are any nodes that show as U or L, then you should Stop the procedure and correct the problem. If the nodes respond with I, N, or C then you can Continue with the procedure. 4. Press the ENT (enter) key to Continue the procedure. The Master scanner shows message Let the parcel run. 5. Place the PCT-8000 onto the moving conveyor, before the PS Line (reference point) and parallel to a conveyor edge (i.e. right-hand edge) with its arrow in the same direction as the conveyor movement. Let it pass through the reading station. The Master scanner shows the Wait message.

10 1 Figure 2 - PCT-8000 First Run After elaborating the passage of the parcel, the Master scanner again shows the status of each node (of each scanner of the cluster) and then the Continue or Stop screen. 6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 changing the PCT-8000 X position (i.e. always before the PS Line (reference point) and parallel to a conveyor edge but changing to the left-hand edge and/or to the center of the conveyor), until the procedure terminates. Figure 3 - PCT-8000 Second and Third Runs Typically 3 passes are necessary.

centered onto the physical X position (X Offset) on the conveyor. Press the ENT (enter) key to Continue. You have 2 minutes to read the code before the procedure ends automatically. Be careful that the barcode is not accidentally read in the act of placing it at the desired X Offset position, and assure that it is read by only one scanner (see the figure below). After placing the barcode label on the X coordinate, you may have to pass your hand or other opaque object over it to end this step. Figure 4 - X Offset Selection Pressing the ▼ (down arrow) key at any point will terminate the procedure without saving the Absolute X position alignment. NOTE Before resetting the Master scanner, if desired, you can download the Auto PackTrack Report file from the Master scanner RAM by connecting it to Genius™ and using the Tools>File transfer… menu. See Help On-Line. 8. Manually reset the Master scanner.

12 1 1.8 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for DS8100A: Name Description Part Number Power Supplies PWR-120 J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 120 W 93ACC1530 PWR-240 J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 240 W 93ACC1070 PWR-480A J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 480 W 93ACC1850 Cables and Terminators BTK-8100 Bus terminator kit (5 pcs) 93ACC1090 BTK-8102 Double terminator kit (2 pcs) 93A051287 CAB-8100 10 wire shielded cable D 9.5 mm – 50 m 93ACC1120 CAB-8101 17-pin scanner/scanner connection cable 1.2 m 93A051020 CAB-8102 17-pin scanner/scanner connection cable 2.5 m 93A051030 CAB-8105 17-pin scanner/scanner connection cable 5 m 93A051040 CAB-8305 Power and bus return cable (last Slave) 5 m 93A051268 CAB-8310 Power and bus return cable (last Slave) 10 m 93A051336 CAB-8402 No power cable 2.5 m 93ACC1758 CAB-8405 No power cable 5 m 93ACC1759 CAB-F01 6K-8K FBUS cable to CBX 1 m 93A051355 CAB-F02 6K-8K FBUS cable to CBX 2 m 93A051356 CAB-F05 6K-8K FBUS cable to CBX 5 m 93A051357 CAB-6502 Fam 6K-8K cross cable 2.5 m 93A051288 CAB-6505 Fam 6K-8K cross cable 5 m 93A051289 CAB-8605 Power and Lonworks termination cable (Master) 5 m 93A051290 CAB-ETH-M01 M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (1 m) 93A051346 CAB-ETH-M03 M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (3 m) 93A051347 CAB-ETH-M05 M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (5 m) 93A051348 CBL-1534-0.2 Ethernet Adapter Cable (M12 4-pin male to RJ45 female) 93A050057 Software Management Datalogic WebSentinel-005 Supervisor (up to 5 arrays) 93A101014 Datalogic WebSentinel-010 Supervisor (up to 10 arrays) 93A101015 Datalogic WebSentinel-020 Supervisor (up to 20 arrays) 93A101016 Datalogic WebSentinel-032 Supervisor (up to 32 arrays) 93A101017 Datalogic WebSentinel-064 Supervisor (up to 64 arrays) 93A101018 Datalogic WebSentinel-128 Supervisor (up to 128 arrays) 93A101019 Datalogic WebSentinel-256 Supervisor (up to 256 arrays) 93A101020

93A201103 * Connection Boxes CBX100 Compact Connection Box 93A301067 CBX500 Modular Connection Box 93A301068 CBX800 Gateway Connection Box 93A301077 BM100 Backup Module 93ACC1808 BA100 DIN Rail Adapters for CBX 93ACC1821 BA200 Bosch Adapters for CBX 93ACC1822 BA900 Two Cable Glands Panel 93ACC1847 Sensors MEP-593 Photocell kit – PNP (PH-1) 93ACC1791 MEP-543 Photocell kit – NPN 93ACC1728 OEK-2 Optical encoder (10 m cable + spring) 93ACC1770 OEK-1 Optical encoder kit + 10 m cable 93ACC1600 Brackets FBK-8100 Fast bracket kit (2 pcs) 93ACC1130 US-8100 Bracket kit (10 pcs) 93ACC1140 FS-1 Frame shaper (8 pcs) 93ACC1750 Miscellaneous PLL-8000 Optocoupled PLL device 93ACC1280 ACS-81 Air cleaning system 93ACC1430 * DS8100A application software does not support any of the CBX500 Host Interface Module accessories nor the BM150 Display accessory. Use the CBX800 Gateway for Host Interface Applications, (Fieldbus and non Fieldbus).

14 2 2 INSTALLATION To install the system follow the given procedure: 1. Select the mounting location for DS8100A; 2. Mount the DS8100A 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. WARNING When installing several scanners, take care to position them correctly so that no laser beam enters the reading window perpendicularly and at the same level of the output beam of the other scanners. This condition could occur more frequently for side mounted applications. If these precautions are not followed, it may occur that the laser of the blinded scanner starts blinking due to an internal circuit which temporarily turns the laser off when detecting a power anomaly. To resolve this problem, it is sufficient to slightly change the inclination and position of one of the two scanners involved. NOTE Refer to the Reference Documentation for details on connecting your DS8100A reader to other devices in the system (i.e. CBX100 etc.). 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS8100A reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: DS8100A reader Installation Quick Reference + barcode test chart DS8100A configuration CD-ROM Mounting bracket and screws Figure 5 - DS8100A Package Contents

2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner DS8100A can be installed to operate in any position. There are 16 screw holes (M6 X 8) on the sides of the scanner for mounting. The diagram below can be used for installation; refer to par. 4.6 and par. 9.4 for correct positioning of the scanner with respect to the reading zone and scanner orientation. 126.6 [4.98] 172.5 [6.79] 217 [8.54] 45° 67.5 [2.66] 50 [1.97] 46.7 [1.84] 50 [1.97] 45° M6 N°16 mm inch 67.5 [2.66] 46.8 [1.84] Figure 6- DS8100A Overall Dimensions 164 6.45 R 15 0.59 5 0.19 164 6.45 100 3.93 30 1.18 16 0.63 48 1.88 R 15 N°4 0.59 80 3.15 100 3.93 15 0.59 17.5 0.68 45 1.77 8.5 N° 4 0.33 mm inch Figure 7– ST-163 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions

16 2 192.3 [7.57] 275.1 [10.83] 254 [10.00] 28° 45° 67.5 [2.66] 50 [1.97] 46.7 [1.84] 50 [1.97] 45° mm inch 67.5 [2.66] 46.8 [1.84] Figure 8 - DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Model Overall Dimensions 2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories The following accessories allow installing the DS8100A reader in the most suitable position for your network layout: - ST-163 mounting bracket; - FBK-8100 fast bracket. The ST-163 is a 90° mounting bracket to be mounted on the reader as displayed in the image below: Figure 9 – Mounting the ST-163 Mounting Bracket

ST-163 bracket. It is particularly useful when performing a scanner automatic replacement (see par. 10.2), since the scanner can be simply substituted with a new one while maintaining its physical position within the network. First, it is necessary to fix the FBK-8100 round piece (2) to the ST-163 bracket (already mounted to the reading station frame) by means of the two screws (C). Then, give the scanner the correct orientation and fix it to the FBK-8100 cross piece (1) through the two screws (B). Finally, attach the assembly to the ST-163 bracket by making the FBK-8100 cross piece (1) slide into the round piece (2) and fix it by tightening the screws (A). Figure 10 – Mounting the FBK-8100 and ST-163 Brackets on the Scanner Thanks to the FBK-8100 it always possible to substitute a mounted scanner with a new one by simply: unscrewing the two screws (A) fixing the FBK-8100 cross piece to the FBK-8100 round piece; sliding the cross piece (still mounted on the scanner to be substituted) out of the round piece; remounting the cross piece onto the new scanner with the correct orientation; inserting and tightening the two screws (A). Figure 11 – Substituting a Scanner A A 1 2 B C M6 x 14 with flat washers M6 x 14 with flat washers M6 x 12 with lock washers

18 2 2.3 POSITIONING THE SCANNER The DS8100A scanner is able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the DS8100A take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 0° to 45° and Tilt 0°. Follow the suggestions for the best orientation: The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in Figure 12. Position the reader in order to minimize the Pitch angle. Figure 12 - "Pitch" angle The Skew angle is represented by the value S in Figure 13. Figure 13 - "Skew" angle The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 14. For code reconstruction see par. 9.1. Figure 14 – "Tilt" angle P S T

19 3 3 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Each scanner model has the following connectors: Scanner Model Connectors Standard 26-pin male serial interface and I/O connector 17-pin male Lonworks connector 17-pin female Lonworks connector Ethernet 26-pin male serial interface and I/O connector 17-pin male Lonworks connector 17-pin female Lonworks connector M12 4-pin D-coded connector for Ethernet * * older models have RJ45 Industrial modular connector All DS8100A models can connect their 26-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the power supply, serial interface and input/output signals to a CBX connection box by using the dedicated cables (CAB-F0x). We recommend making system connections through one of the CBX connection boxes since they offer the advantages of easy connection, easy device replacement and filtered reference signals. NOTE If you require direct wiring to the scanner the details of the connector pins and relative connections are indicated in Chaper 4. For Lonworks network connections see chapters 5 and 7. For Fieldbus connections see chapters 6 and 7. For ID-NET™ Fixed Baudrate connections see the Application Note on the CD-ROM.

20 3 The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/500 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the DS8100A reader is connected by means of the CBX100/500: CBX100/500 Terminal Block Connectors Group Name Function Input Power Vdc Power Supply Input Voltage + GND Power Supply Input Voltage - Earth Protection Earth Ground External Trigger (PS) Input +V Power Source – External Trigger I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive) for PS I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive) for PS -V Power Reference – External Trigger Encoder or Generic Input +V Power Source – Inputs I2A Input 2A (polarity insensitive) for Encoder I2B Input 2B (polarity insensitive) for Encoder -V Power Reference – Inputs Outputs +V Power Source – Outputs -V Power Reference – Outputs O1+ Output 1+ O1- Output 1- O2+ Output 2+ O2- Output 2- Other I/O (CBX500 only) O3A Output 3A (polarity insensitive) O3B Output 3B (polarity insensitive) +V Power Source – Other I/O I3A Input 3A (polarity insensitive) I4A Input 4A (polarity insensitive) -V Power Reference – Other I/O I34B Input 3B and 4B (common) (polarity insensitive) I34B Input 3B and 4B (common) (polarity insensitive) Auxiliary Interface TX Auxiliary Interface TX RX Auxiliary Interface RX SGND Auxiliary Interface Reference ID-NET™ REF Reserved ID+ Reserved ID- Reserved Network Shield Network Cable Shield RS232 RS485FD RS485HD Main Interface TX TX+ RTX+ RTS TX- RTX- RX *RX+ CTS *RX- SGND SGND SGND * Do not leave floating, see par. 3.2.2 for connection details. CAUTION Do not connect GND and SGND to different (external) ground references. GND and SGND are internally connected through filtering circuitry which can be permanently damaged if subjected to voltage drops over 0.8 Vdc. CAUTION DS8100A scanners do not support Host Interface Modules with the CBX500. Use the CBX800 Gateway for Host Interface Applications, (Fieldbus and non Fieldbus).

21 3 NOTE To avoid electromagnetic interference when the scanner is connected to a CBX connection box, verify the jumper positions in the CBX as indicated in its Installation Manual. 3.1 POWER SUPPLY Power can be supplied to the scanner through the CBX100/500 spring clamp terminal pins as shown in Figure 15: V+ in Earth Ground Power Supply VGND Figure 15 - Power Supply Connections The power must be between 20 and 30 Vdc only. The max. power consumption is 30 W including startup current. Several accessory power supplies are available to power the DS8100A(s) and reading station components. See par. 1.8. A security system allows the laser to activate only once the motor has reached the correct rotational speed; consequently, the laser beam is generated after a slight delay from the power on of the scanner. It is recommended to connect the device CHASSIS to earth ground (Earth) by setting the appropriate jumper in the CBX connection box. See the CBX Installation Manual for details. 3.2 MAIN SERIAL INTERFACE The main serial interface is compatible with the following electrical standards and the relative signals are available on the CBX spring clamp terminal blocks: RS232 RS485 full-duplex RS485 half-duplex The main interface type and the relative parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be set using the Genius™ utility program or the Genius™ based Host Mode Programming procedure. For more details refer to the section "Main Serial Port" in the Genius™ Help On Line.

22 3 3.2.1 RS232 Interface The main serial interface is used in this case for point-to-point connections; it handles communication with the host computer and allows both transmission of code data and configuring the scanner. This is the default setting. The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection: CBX100/500 Function TX Transmit Data RX Receive Data RTS Request To Send CTS Clear To Send SGND Signal Ground It is always advisable to use shielded cables. If the shield is tied to ground at the Host, then leave it floating at the CBX. If it is floating at the Host then tie it to Shield at the CBX. The overall maximum cable length must be less than 15 m (50 ft). SGND RXD TXD CTS RTS USER INTERFACE SGND TX RX RTS CTS SCANNER Figure 16 – RS232 Main Interface Connections Using Hardware Handshaking START OF TRANSMISSION END OF TRANSMISSION + V RTS - V + V TX DATA - V + V CTS - V DATA TRANSMISSION DATA TRANSMISSION C1 C2 C4 C3 C5 TRANSMISSION STOPPED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED IDLE IDLE Figure 17 - RS232 Control Signals The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices. If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the DS8100A activates the RTS output to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to enable the transmission.

23 3 3.2.2 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 RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. If the shield is tied to ground at the Host, then leave it floating at the CBX. If it is floating at the Host then tie it to Shield at the CBX. The CBX pinout follows: CBX100/500 Function TX+ RS485 Transmit Data + RX+ RS485 Receive Data + TX- RS485 Transmit Data - RX- RS485 Receive Data - SGND Signal Ground RX485+ TX485+ SGND RX485- TX485- USER INTERFACE SGND TX+ RX+ TX- RX- SCANNER Figure 18 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections NOTE For applications that do not use RX485 signals, do not leave these lines floating but connect them to SGND as shown below. RX485+ SGND RX485- USER INTERFACE SGND TX+ TX- SCANNER Figure 19 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections using Only TX Signals

24 3 3.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface NOTE This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the more efficient Lonworks network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts. 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. "Multiplexer" in Appendix A) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave devices to collect data. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3940 ft). If the shield is tied to ground at the Host, then leave it floating at the CBX. If it is floating at the Host then tie it to Shield at the CBX. CBX100/500 Function RTX+ RS485 Receive/Transmit Data + RTX- RS485 Receive/Transmit Data - SGND Signal Ground RTX485+ SGND RTX485- USER INTERFACE SGND RTX+ RTX- SCANNER Figure 20 - RS485 Half-duplex Connections This interface is forced by software when the protocol selected is MUX32 protocol. In a Multiplexer layout, the Multidrop address must also be set via serial channel by the Genius™ utility or by the Host Programming Mode. Figure 21 shows a multidrop configuration with DS8100A scanners connected to a Multiplexer. CAUTION This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer manual for complete wiring instructions.

25 3 #1 #0 (up to 31) Scanner Scanner Scanner Slave Slave Slave Main Interface RS232/RS485 HOST Multidrop GND Shield Multidrop - Multidrop + 1200 m Max Length Multidrop Cable V+ V- Vdc Earth GND Vdc Earth GND Vdc Earth GND PG-6000 PG-6000 PG-6000 PG-6000 MULTIPLEXER Shield to Earth 120 Ohm CBX100/500 Shield floating CBX100/500 Shield floating CBX100/500 SGND Shield RTX- RTX+ SGND Shield RTX- RTX+ SGND Shield RTX- RTX+ Shield floating RS485 HD Termination Resistor. OFF RS485 HD Termination Resistor. OFF RS485 HD Termination Resistor. ON Figure 21 - DS8100A Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer * When using CBX500, the Main interface multidrop network signals: Shield, SGND, RTX+and RTX- are repeated on terminal connector row 4 to facilitate system cabling. * *

26 3 3.3 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections. It is principally used for scanner configuration from a laptop PC but is also available for LOCAL ECHO to a monitoring PC or for Pass through layouts. This interface is active when the Data Tx parameter is enabled. The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be defined using the Genius™ utility program or Genius™ based Host Mode Programming installed from the CD-ROM. The 9-pin female Auxiliary Interface connector inside the CBX is the preferred connector for device configuration or temporary communication monitoring. 5 1 6 9 Figure 22 - 9-pin female connector If permanent system wiring is required, the following pins are used to connect the RS232 auxiliary interface. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft). In this case it is advisable to use shielded cables. If the shield is tied to ground at the Host, then leave it floating at the CBX. If it is floating at the Host then tie it to Shield at the CBX. CBX100/500 Function RX Auxiliary Interface Receive Data TX Auxiliary Interface Transmit Data SGND Auxiliary Interface Reference RX TX Reference USER INTERFACE Figure 23 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections NOTE Do not connect the Aux Interface to the CBX spring clamp connectors and the 9-pin connector simultaneously.

27 3 3.4 INPUTS There are four optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the scanner: Input 1 (External Trigger/PS), Input 2 (Encoder), Input 3 and 4 generic inputs. The electrical features of the inputs are: Maximum voltage: 30 Vdc Maximum current Input 1 and 2: 12 mA (scanner) + 12 mA (CBX) Maximum current Input 3 and 4: 12 mA (scanner) CBX100/500 Function +V Power Source - External Trigger I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive) for PS I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive) for PS I2A Input 2 A (polarity insensitive) for Encoder I2B Input 2 B (polarity insensitive) for Encoder I3A (CBX500 only) Input 3 A (polarity insensitive) I4A (CBX500 only) Input 4 A (polarity insensitive) I34B (CBX500 only) Common Reference for Inputs 3 and 4 (polarity insensitive) -V Power Reference - External Trigger The active state of all the inputs is selected in software (open or closed). Refer to the Genius™ Help On Line. All inputs are optocoupled, polarity insensitive, and driven by a constant current generator; the command signal is filtered through an anti-disturbance circuit which generates a debouncing delay which can be set to 5 ms or 500 s. In particular, I1 for PS, I3 and I4 share the same value which usually corresponds to 5 ms when using a photoelectric sensor, while I2 is set to 500 s when this input is used for the Encoder. The maximum Encoder frequency is 2 kHz. Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) is used in the On-Line and PackTrack™ operating Modes and tells the scanner to scan for a code. The yellow Phase On LED (Figure C, 3) which refers to Input 1 is on only when current flows through the input circuit and therefore when the active state of this input is set to "active open", the LED lights up when the input corresponds to OFF. Input 2 is normally used for the Encoder input. In PackTrack™ mode, it detects the conveyor speed. Inputs 3 and 4 can be used as the stop signal for the reading phase. The debouncing delay value can be changed through the software parameter Debouncing for Input x, see the "6-8 K Software Configuration Parameter Guide” or Help file. Powering Inputs Input devices can be supplied by either scanner power (V+ and V-) or external power supplies (Vext). Electrical isolation between the input command logic and the scanner is maintained when powering the input devices from an external supply voltage (Vext).

28 3 The driving logic of the input signals may be powered, for convenience, with the voltage supply at the CBX terminal block spring clamps (V+) and (V-). In this case, however, the device is no longer electrically isolated. The voltage available on pins V+ and V-, is physically the same as the input power for the scanner (Vdc and GND). INPUT 1 (EXTERNAL TRIGGER/PS) CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (brown) (black) (blue) MEP-593 PH-1 Photocell (PNP) Figure 24 – MEP-593 PH-1 (PNP) External Trigger/PS Using DS8100A Power Power to Input Photocell Signal Photocell Reference NPN Photocell Figure 25 - NPN External Trigger/PS Using DS8100A Power INPUT 1 (EXTERNAL TRIGGER/PS) CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER External Device Ground Reference Input Signal Figure 26 - PNP External Trigger/PS Using External Power (i.e. PLC signal) External Device Power Reference Input Signal Figure 27 - NPN External Trigger/PS Using External Power (i.e. PLC signal)

29 3 INPUT 2 (ENCODER) CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (red) (white) OEK-1 Encoder (PNP) (black) Figure 28 - OEK-1 Encoder PNP Using DS8100A Power Power to Input Input Device Signal Input Device Reference Input Device (Encoder) Figure 29 - Encoder NPN Using DS8100A Power INPUT 2 (ENCODER) CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER External Device Ground Reference Input Signal Figure 30 - PNP Encoder Using External Power (i.e. PLC signal) External Device Power Reference Input Signal Figure 31 - NPN Encoder Using External Power (i.e. PLC signal)

30 3 NOTE Terminal pins I34B are common to both inputs 3 and 4 and therefore these inputs cannot be driven by opposite polarity devices. INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (CBX500 Only) Power to Input Device Input Input Device Signal Reference Input Device Figure 32 - PNP Input 3 - 4 Using DS8100A Power Power to Input Input Device Signal Input Device Reference Input Device Figure 33 - NPN Input 3 - 4 Using DS8100A Power INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER (CBX500 Only) Input Signal External Device Ground Reference Figure 34 - PNP Input 3 - 4 Using External Power (i.e. PLC signal) Input Signal External Device Power Reference Figure 35 - NPN Input 3 - 4 Using External Power (i.e. PLC signal)

31 3 3.4.1 Code Verifier If the DS8100A is used as a Code Verifier, the verifier code can be configured in software through the Genius™ configuration program. However it is also possible to use one of the inputs to trigger when the scanner should store a code read as the verifier code. The Code Verifier parameter must be enabled, and the configuration parameters to allow correct Code Type reading must be saved to the scanner in order to read the verifier code. When the selected input is activated, the next read code will be stored as the verifier code in the scanner's non-volatile (Flash) memory. For more details see the Verifier Parameters in the "6-8 K Software Configuration Parameter Guide” or Help file. 3.5 OUTPUTS Three general purpose outputs are available. The electrical features are given below: Outputs 1 and 2 Maximum Voltage 30 V Collector Current (pulse) 130 mA Max. Collector Current (continuous) 40 mA Max. Saturation Voltage (VCE) 1 V at 10 mA Max. Maximum Power Dissipation 90 mW at 50°C (Ambient temperature) Output 3 has different electrical features. It is a bi-directional solid state relay with built-in current limit protection. Output 3 Maximum Voltage ± 100 V (Vext only) Collector Current (pulse) 300 mA Max. at 25°C (Ambient temperature) 240 mA Max. at 50°C (Ambient temperature) Collector Current (continuous) 200 mA Max. at 25°C (Ambient temperature) 150 mA Max. at 50°C (Ambient temperature) R on R off 6 – 15 Ω > 500 Ω Off-State Leakage Current < 1 µA Maximum Power Dissipation 550 mW at 50°C (Ambient temperature) CBX100/500 Function +V Power Source - Outputs O1+ Output 1 + O1- Output 1 - O2+ Output 2 + O2- Output 2 - O3A (CBX500 only) Output 3 A (polarity insensitive) O3B (CBX500 only) Output 3 B (polarity insensitive) -V Power Reference Outputs

32 3 The function of each output can be defined by the user (No Read, Right, Wrong, etc.). Refer to the Genius™ Help On Line. The output signals are fully programmable being determined by the configured Activation/Deactivation events, Deactivation Timeout or a combination of the two. By default, Output 1 is associated with the Complete Read event, which activates when all the selected codes are correctly decoded, and Output 2 is associated with the No Read event, which activates when the code signaled by the external trigger/PS is not decoded. Output 3 can be assigned to the same events and it has the advantage of being polarity insensitive. By default it is not assigned to any event. The CBX500 must be used to connect this output. OUTPUT 1 and 2 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER Power to Output Output Device Signal Output Device Reference Output Device Figure 36 - Open Emitter Output Using DS8100A Power Power to Output Device Output Device Reference Output Device Output Signal Figure 37 - Open Collector Output Using DS8100A Power

33 3 OUTPUT 1 and 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Output Device Power Reference Output Signal Output Device Figure 38 - Open Emitter Output Using External Power Output Device Ground Reference Output Signal Output Device Figure 39 - Open Collector Output Using External Power OUTPUT 3 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (CBX500 Only) Power to Output Device Output Output Device Signal Reference Output Device Figure 40 - Output 3 Using DS8100A Power Power to Output Device Output Output Device Signal Ground Reference Output Device Figure 41 - Output 3 Using DS8100A Power

34 3 OUTPUT 3 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER (CBX500 Only) Output Signal External Device Power or Ground Reference Figure 42 - Ouput 3 Using External Power The command signals are filtered and generate a delay of about 50 µs for Output 1 and 2 and 1 ms for Output 3. 3.6 USER INTERFACE - HOST The following table contains the pinout for standard RS232 PC Host interface. For other user interface types please refer to their own 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

35 4 4 CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Each scanner model has the following connectors: Scanner Model Connectors Standard 26-pin male serial interface and I/O connector 17-pin male Lonworks connector 17-pin female Lonworks connector Ethernet 26-pin male serial interface and I/O connector 17-pin male Lonworks connector 17-pin female Lonworks connector M12 4-pin D-coded connector for Ethernet * * older models have RJ45 Industrial modular connector All DS8100A models are equipped with a 26-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the host computer, power supply and input/output signals. These signals can be wired using a custom cable according to the application needs. The paragraphs in this chapter detail the individual signal connections. For Lonworks network connections see chapters 5 and 7. For Fieldbus connections see chapters 6 and 7. For ID-NET™ Fixed Baudrate connections see the Application Note on the CD-ROM.

36 4 The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: 10 19 1 18 9 26 Figure 43 - 26-pin Connector DS8100A 26-pin D-sub Connector Pinout Pin Name Function 1 CHASSIS Chassis - internally connected to GND Cable shield connected to chassis 20 RX Receive Data of Auxiliary RS232 (referred to GND) 21 TX Transmit Data of Auxiliary RS232 (referred to GND) 8 O1+ Configurable Digital Output 1 - positive pin 22 O1- Configurable Digital Output 1 - negative pin 11 O2+ Configurable Digital Output 2 - positive pin 12 O2- Configurable Digital Output 2 - negative pin 16 O3A Configurable Digital Output 3 - polarity insensitive 17 O3B Configurable Digital Output 3 - polarity insensitive 18 I1A External Trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 19 I1B External Trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 6 I2A Input Signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 10 I2B Input Signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 14 I3A Input Signal 3 (polarity insensitive) 15 I4A Input Signal 4 (polarity insensitive) 24 I34B Common reference of Input 3 and Input 4 (polarity insensitive) 9,13 Vdc Power Supply Input Voltage + 23,25,26 GND Power Supply Input Voltage - Main Interface Connector Pinout Pin RS232 RS485 Full Duplex RS485 Half Duplex 2 TX TX+ RTX+ 3 RX *RX+ 4 RTS TX- RTX- 5 CTS *RX- 7 GND_ISO GND_ISO GND_ISO * Do not leave floating, see par. 4.2.2 for connection details.

37 4 4.1 POWER SUPPLY The supply voltage for correct operation of the scanner must be between 20 and 30 Vdc. The max. power consumption is 30 W including startup current. Several accessory power supplies are available to power the DS8100A(s) and reading station components. See par. 1.8. A security system allows the laser to activate only once the motor has reached the correct rotational speed; consequently, the laser beam is generated after a slight delay from the power on of the scanner. Note that GND is internally connected to chassis. The cable shield is also connected to pin 1 - CHASSIS. DS8100A USER INTERFACE 23/25 GND V- (Ground) V+ (20 – 30 Vdc) VS 9/13 CHASSIS 1 Earth Ground Chassis Figure 44 – Power Supply Using the 26-pin Connector 4.2 MAIN SERIAL INTERFACE The main serial interface is compatible with the following electrical standards: RS232 RS485 full-duplex RS485 half-duplex The main interface type and the relative parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be set using the Genius™ utility program or the Genius™ based Host Mode Programming procedure. For more details refer to the section "Main Serial Port" in the Genius™ Help On Line.

38 4 4.2.1 RS232 Interface The main serial interface is used for communication with the Host computer and allows both transmission of code data and configuring the scanner. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft). The following pins of the 26-pin connector are used for RS232 interface connection: Pin Name Function 2 TX Transmit 3 RX Receive 4 RTS Request to send 5 CTS Clear to send 7 GND_ISO Main signal ground DS8100A 7 GND_ISO SGND Main Isolated USER INTERFACE RTS 4 CTS 5 RX 3 RXD TX 2 TXD 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS Figure 45 - RS232 Connections START OF TRANSMISSION END OF TRANSMISSION + V RTS - V + V TX DATA - V + V CTS - V DATA TRANSMISSION DATA TRANSMISSION C1 C2 C4 C3 C5 TRANSMISSION STOPPED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED IDLE IDLE Figure 46 - RS232 Control Signals The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices. If the RTS/CTS hardware protocol is enabled, the DS8100A activates the RTS output to indicate a message can be transmitted. The receiving unit must activate the CTS input to enable the transmission.

39 4 4.2.2 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 than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3940 ft). The following pins of the 26-pin connector are used for RS485 full-duplex interface connection: Pin Name Function 2 TX+ RS485 output (+) 3 RX+ RS485 input (+) 4 TX- RS485 output (-) 5 RX- RS485 input (-) 7 GND_ISO Main signal ground DS8100A 7 GND_ISO TX485+ 2 TX485- 4 RX485+ 3 RX485- 5 + SGND Main Isolated USER INTERFACE RX485 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS - + TX485 - Figure 47 - RS485 Full-Duplex Interface Connections NOTE For applications that do not use RX485 signals, do not leave these lines floating but connect them to GND_ISO as shown below. DS8100A 7 GND_ISO TX485+ 2 TX485- 4 RX485+ 3 RX485- 5 + SGND Main Isolated USER INTERFACE RX485 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS - Figure 48 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections using Only TX Signals

40 4 4.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface NOTE This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the more efficient Lonworks network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts. The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface can be used for polled communication protocols. It can be used for Multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. "Multiplexer" in Appendix A) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave devices to collect data. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3940 ft). The following pins of the 26-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex interface connection: Pin Name Function 2 RTX+ RS485 input/output (+) 4 RTX- RS485 input/output (-) 7 GND_ISO Main signal ground DS8100A 7 GND_ISO RTX485+ 2 RTX485- 4 RS485REF MULTIPLEXER RTX485- RTX485+ 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS Figure 49 – RS485 Half-Duplex Interface Connections This interface is forced by software when the protocol selected is MUX32 protocol. In a Multiplexer layout, the Multidrop address must also be set via serial channel by the Genius™ utility or by the Host Programming Mode. Figure 50 shows a multidrop configuration with DS8100A scanners connected to a Multiplexer. CAUTION This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer manual for complete wiring instructions.

41 4 Figure 50 – DS8100A Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer

42 4 4.3 AUXILIARY INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections. It is principally used for scanner configuration from a laptop PC but is also available for LOCAL ECHO to a monitoring PC or for Pass through layouts. This interface is active when the Data Tx parameter is enabled. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft). The following pins of the 26-pin connector are used for RS232 full-duplex interface connection: Pin Name Function 20 RX Receive data 21 TX Transmit data 23 GND Common Ground DS8100A USER INTERFACE 23 GND GND TXD RXAUX 20 RXD TXAUX 21 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS Figure 51 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections 4.4 INPUTS There are four optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the 26-pin connector of the DS8100A scanner: Input 1 (External Trigger/PS), Input 2 (Encoder), Input 3 and 4 generic inputs: The electrical features of these inputs are: Maximum voltage 30 Vdc Maximum current all Inputs: 12 mA Pin Name Function 18 I1A External Trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 19 I1B External Trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 6 I2A Input Signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 10 I2B Input Signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder 14 I3A Input Signal 3 (polarity insensitive) 15 I4A Input Signal 4 (polarity insensitive) 24 I34B Common Reference of Input 3 and Input 4 (polarity insensitive) The active state of all the inputs is selected in software (open or closed). Refer to the Genius™ Help On Line. All inputs are optocoupled, polarity insensitive, and driven by a constant current generator; the command signal is filtered through an anti-disturbance circuit which generates a debouncing delay which can be set to 5 ms or 500 s. In particular, I1 for PS, I3 and I4 share

43 4 the same value which usually corresponds to 5 ms when using a photoelectric sensor, while I2 is set to 500 s when this input is used for the Encoder. The maximum Encoder frequency is 2 kHz. Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) is used in the On-Line and PackTrack™ operating Modes and tells the scanner to scan for a code. The yellow Phase On LED (Figure C, 3) which refers to Input 1 is on only when current flows through the input circuit and therefore when the active state of this input is set to "active open", the LED lights up when the input corresponds to OFF. Input 2 is normally used for the Encoder input. In PackTrack™ mode, it detects the conveyor speed. Inputs 3 and 4 can be used as the stop signal for the reading phase. The debouncing delay value can be changed through the software parameter Debouncing for Input x, see the "6-8 K Software Configuration Parameter Guide” or Help file. Powering Inputs Input devices can be supplied by either scanner power (Vdc and GND) or external power supplies (Vext). Electrical isolation between the input command logic and the scanner is maintained when powering the input devices from an external supply voltage (Vext). The driving logic of the input signals may be powered, for convenience, with the voltage supply between pins 9 (Vdc) and 23 (GND) of the 26-pin I/O connector. In this case, however, the device is no longer electrically isolated. The voltage available on the 26-pin I/O connector, is physically the same as used to power the scanner. INPUT 1 - 2 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS8100A + 5V A/B B/A GND V ~ ~ + - VS Ground Figure 52 - PNP Command Input Connection Using Scanner Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS8100A A/B B/A GND V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground VS Figure 53 - NPN Command Input Connection Using Scanner Power

44 4 INPUT 1 - 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS8100A + 5V A/B Vext B/A V ~ ~ + - Ground Figure 54 – PNP Command Input Connection Using External Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS8100A A/B Vext B/A V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground Figure 55 - NPN Command Input Connection Using External Power NOTE Terminal pins I34B are common to both inputs 3 and 4 and therefore these inputs cannot be driven by opposite polarity devices. INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER EXTERNAL DEVICE DS8100A I3A Ground V + 5V ~ ~ + - EXTERNAL DEVICE GND V I4A + 5V ~ ~ + - I34B VS Ground Figure 56 - I3/I4 NPN Input Command using Scanner Power

45 4 INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL DEVICE DS8100A I3A Vext Ground V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground V I4A + 5V ~ ~ + - I34B Vext Figure 57 - I3/I4 PNP Input Command using External Power 4.4.1 Code Verifier If the DS8100A is used as a Code Verifier, the verifier code can be configured in software through the Genius™ configuration program. However it is also possible to use one of the inputs to trigger when the scanner should store a code read as the verifier code. The Code Verifier parameter must be enabled, and the configuration parameters to allow correct Code Type reading must be saved to the scanner in order to read the verifier code. When the selected input is activated, the next read code will be stored as the verifier code in the scanner's non-volatile (Flash) memory. For more details see the Verifier Parameters in the "6-8 K Software Configuration Parameter Guide” or Help file. 4.5 OUTPUTS Three general purpose outputs are available. The electrical features are given below: Outputs 1 and 2 Maximum Voltage 30 V Collector Current (pulse) 130 mA Max. Collector Current (continuous) 40 mA Max. Saturation Voltage (VCE) 1 V at 10 mA Max. Maximum Power Dissipation 90 mW at 50°C (Ambient temperature)

46 4 Output 3 has different electrical features. It is a bi-directional solid state relay with built-in current limit protection. Output 3 Maximum Voltage ± 100 V (Vext only) Collector Current (pulse) 300 mA Max. at 25°C (Ambient temperature) 240 mA Max. at 50°C (Ambient temperature) Collector Current (continuous) 200 mA Max. at 25°C (Ambient temperature) 150 mA Max. at 50°C (Ambient temperature) R on R off 6 – 15 Ω > 500 Ω Off-State Leakage Current < 1 µA Maximum Power Dissipation 550 mW at 50°C (Ambient temperature) Pin Name Function 8 O1+ Configurable digital output 1 – positive pin 22 O1- Configurable digital output 1 – negative pin 11 O2+ Configurable digital output 2 – positive pin 12 O2- Configurable digital output 2 – negative pin 16 O3A Configurable digital output 3 – polarity insensitive 17 O3B Configurable digital output 3 – polarity insensitive The function of each output can be defined by the user (No Read, Right, Wrong, etc.). Refer to the Genius™ Help On-Line for further details. The output signals are fully programmable being determined by the configured Activation/Deactivation events, Deactivation Timeout or a combination of the two. By default, Output 1 is associated with the Complete Read event, which activates when all the selected codes are correctly decoded, and Output 2 is associated with the No Read event, which activates when the code signaled by the external trigger/PS is not decoded. Output 3 can be assigned to the same events and it has the advantage of being polarity insensitive. By default it is not assigned to any event. DS8100A USER INTERFACE Vext 30 Vdc max + - Figure 58 – Output 1 and Output 2 Interface When the load is powered by an external power supply, the voltage must be less than 30 V.

47 4 DS8100A USER INTERFACE Vext 100 Vdc max A/B B/A Figure 59 – Output 3 Interface The command signals are filtered and generate a delay of about 50 µs for Output 1 and 2 and 1 ms for Output 3. 4.6 USER INTERFACE How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable: The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, external (push-button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections. 26-pin D-sub female 23 20 GND RXAUX TXAUX 21 DS8100A 25 13 GND VS 9-pin D-sub female GND TX RX PC 2 3 5 18 9 EXT TRIG A VS Power Supply VS (20 – 30 VDC) Power GND Trigger EXT TRIG B 19 Test Cable for DS8100A

48 5 5 LONWORKS CONNECTIONS A1 A2 1 15 scanner side external view A1 A2 1 15 OUTPUT (female) INPUT (male) Figure 60 - Lonworks INPUT/OUTPUT Connectors The following pinout is valid for the INPUT connector as well as for the OUTPUT connector. Lonworks INPUT/OUTPUT 17-pin Connector Pinout Pin Name Function A1 GND supply voltage (negative pin) A2 VS supply voltage 20 to 30 vdc (positive pin) 1 CHASSIS Cable shield A – internally connected by capacitor to chassis 2 n.c. Not connected 3 CHASSIS Cable shield B – internally connected by capacitor to chassis 4 n.c. Not connected 5 n.c. Not connected 6 n.c. Not connected 7 VS_I/O Supply voltage of I/O circuit 8 Lon A+ Lonworks a line (positive pin) 9 Lon A- Lonworks a line (negative pin) 10 Lon B+ Lonworks b line (positive pin) 11 Lon B- Lonworks b line (negative pin) 12 SYS_I/O System signal 13 SYS_ENC_I/O System signal 14 Reserved Internally connected 15 Ref_I/O Reference voltage of I/O circuit

When building a Lonworks system the network must be properly terminated by positioning the BTK-8102 Lonworks terminator in the DS8100A master reader and the BTK-8100 Lonworks bus return in the last DS8100A slave reader. The BTK-8100 bus return provides a connector to be inserted in the Lonworks 17-pin female connector of the last slave reader in the network; while the BTK-8102 Lonworks terminator provides a different connector to be inserted in the Lonworks 17-pin male connector of the master reader: Figure 61 - BTK-8102 and BTK-8100 Two cables are also provided as accessories to terminate and power the network: CAB-8605 and CAB-8305. CAB-8605 is a power and Lonworks termination cable to be used for connecting the DS8100A master to an external power unit within the network; while CAB-8305 is a power and bus return cable to be used for connecting the last DS8100A slave to an external power unit. Figure 62 – CAB-8605 and CAB-8305 DS8100A Last Slave Network BTK-8102 DS8100A Master BTK-8100 CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-8605 CAB-8305 DS8100A Master DS8100A Last Slave Network Power Unit

50 5 5.2 LONWORKS INTERFACE The Lonworks network is used for both input and output connection to build a multi-sided or omni-station system connecting several readers. The DS8100A master usually employs the 17-pin female connector for output connection to the first slave, while the 17-pin male connector is terminated by inserting the BTK-8102 terminator (see Figure 61 for details). Both connectors are always employed when connecting together the slave readers. In particular, the 17-pin female connector is used for output connection and the male one for input connection. The female connector in the last slave reader is terminated by the BTK-8100 bus return to close the system network. The following diagram represents the connection between a DS8100A working as master and a DS8100A working as a slave reader. The cable shields for LON A/B are connected to pin1 and pin 3 - CHASSIS. Master 9 Slave 15 8 13 12 15 13 12 VS_I/O REF_I/O A1 1 A2 A1 A2 LON A+ LON A- VS GND AWG 13 AWG 13 = male connector = female connector 9 8 11 10 LON B+ LON B- 11 10 1 3 3 CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS Figure 63 – DS8100A Master/Slave Lonworks Connection

Lonworks terminator or the BTK-8100 bus return. In Figure 65 the BTK-8102 terminator is indicated by the element, while the figure below shows its electrical circuit in details: Figure 64 – BTK-8102 Electrical Circuit The diagram below represents the termination of the double Lonworks line of a DS8100A working as master by means of the BTK-8102. Master BTK-8102 = male connector = female connector 9 7 8 A2 7 A2 A1 9 8 A1 LON A+ LON A- VS VS_I/O GND T REF_I/O 11 10 11 10 LON B+ LON B- T 15 15 Figure 65 – DS8100A Master Termination The diagram below represents the Lonworks bus return of a DS8100A working as slave by means of the BTK-8100. Last Slave BTK-8100 = male connector = female connector 9 8 1 LON A+ LON A- 9 8 11 10 LON B+ LON B- 11 10 1 3 3 Shields Figure 66 – DS8100A Lonworks Bus Return

52 6 6 FIELDBUS CONNECTIONS 6.1 ETHERNET INTERFACE This connector is only available for DS8100A Ethernet models and allows the Ethernet connection between the host and the reader. Figure 67 – DS8100A M12 4-pin D-Coded Female Ethernet Connector This interface and the connector pinout (see the following table) are IEEE 802.3 10 BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100 Base Tx compliant. M12 4-pin D-coded Female Pinout Pin Name Function 1 TX + Transmitted data (+) 2 RX + Received data (+) 3 TX - Transmitted data (-) 4 RX - Received data (-) In order to meet EMC requirements use Ethernet shielded cable. The Ethernet interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a remote or local host computer by connecting the scanner to either a LAN or directly to a host PC. There is no need to use a crossover adapter since the scanner incorporates an auto-cross function. The following is an example of a connection to a LAN using a CAB-ETH-M0x straight through cable: DS8100A 3 4 2 1 TX- RX+ TX+ RX- LAN 4 2 6 3 1 5 7 8 TX- RX+ TX+ RX- M12 D-coded RJ45 Figure 68 – Straight Through Cable For further details refer to the “Ethernet Service Guide” document provided as reference documentation. 3 4 1 2

The RJ Industrial modular connector is only available for older DS8100A Ethernet models and allows the Ethernet connection between the host and the reader. Figure 69 – DS8100A Harting RJ Industrial® Female Connector NOTE For this Ethernet connection, always use the Harting RJ Industrial® Push Pull Ethernet connector (included in the package). This connector assures a robust connection and full IP rated protection. Figure 70 – Harting RJ Industrial® Push Pull Male Connector 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, 7, 8 N.C. Not connected In order to meet EMC requirements: use Ethernet shielded cable connect the Ethernet interface cable shield to the plant earth ground NOTE A ferrite (type Stewart 28A2029-0A0) must be applied on the scanner side of the Ethernet cable to reduce electrical noise. The cable shield must also be connected to the chassis of both connectors.

54 6 The Ethernet interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a remote or local host computer by connecting the scanner to a LAN. It can also be connected directly to a host PC. The following is an example of a connection to a LAN through a Hub using a straight through cable: DS8100A 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 connected Figure 71 – Straight Through Cable The following is an example of direct connection to a PC using an inverted cable: DS8100A 5 HOST PC 3 4 2 1 6 5 1 4 6 3 2 7 8 7 8 RX+ TX- TX+ RX- n. c. n. c. n. c. n. c. n. c. = not connected Figure 72 – Inverted Cable For further details refer to the “Ethernet Service Guide” document provided as reference documentation.

DS8100A scanners are mainly designed to work together on a high performance Lonworks sub-network to create multi-sided and omnidirectional reading stations that can interface with Serial or Fieldbus Host networks. This chapter covers the most common Lonworks layouts. DS8100A scanners can however, be connected in a variety of layouts depending on the number of scanners used and the required complexity of the reading station. Layouts range from single Stand Alone to complex alternative networks when Lonworks is not available for all readers (mixed reader networks). For alternative layouts see appendix A. Several power supplies are available to power the reading stations. Photoelectric sensors used as code presence sensors and optical encoders to signal conveyor speed are also available accessories. The following typical layouts refer to the system hardware configurations, but they also require the correct setup of the software configuration parameters (see par. 8.2 for details). The accessories and cables indicated in the following figures are Datalogic products. We suggest their use to guarantee the correct system functioning. 7.1 LOCAL LONWORKS NETWORK A local Lonworks network allows logically connecting a DS8100A master reader with up to 31 DS8100A 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, always keep in mind the following guidelines: the Lonworks network logically supports a maximum number of 32 devices (master + slaves); it is recommended to adhere to the 8-in-16 rule (not more than 8 devices in any 16 meter bus segment (branch); for DS8100A scanners the total bus length may extend up to 65 m (213 ft); the maximum number of DS8100A readers supported also depends on the type of power propagation adopted by the system (see the specific power supply installation manual for details). Typically the layouts can be divided into Synchronized (single P.S.) or Multidata (multi P.S.) networks. They can be small (up to 10 scanners) or large (more than 10 scanners). Contact Datalogic Automation S.r.l., if your network requires a higher number of readers or in case the application throughput is very high. For further information on Lonworks network cabling and connections see the “LonWorks® TPT Twisted Pair Transceiver Module User’s Guide”, available from the website: www.echelon.com.

56 7 CAUTION For DS8100A Lonworks Network layouts, power is always propagated through the 17-pin scanner connectors. A specific jumper setting is required in CBXs to pass scanner power to the presence sensor, encoder, etc. 7.1.1 Small Synchronized Network When building a small local Lonworks network (less than 10 scanners), the DS8100A master reader must be connected to a local host computer or a CBX connection box by means of a cable connected to the 26-pin D-sub male connector. The master reader connects to the first slave reader of the system through the local Lonworks 17-pin female connector. The local Lonworks 17-pin male connector must be properly terminated by inserting the BTK-8102 Lonworks terminator or be powered by the CAB-86xx cable. The slave readers are connected together through the local Lonworks connectors. Only the 17-pin female connector of the last slave reader must be terminated by the BTK-8100 bus return or be powered by the CAB-83xx cable. The presence sensor is connected and powered through the CBX by the scanner and is unique to the system. There is only a single reading phase and a single message from the master reader to the Local Host. The On-Line operating mode is used for this layout. * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) input. ** CBX100 jumper set to accept scanner power. Figure 73 – Small Synchronized Network with 2 Readers PWR-120 Local Host CBX100** Master Slave 1 CAB-F0x CAB-81xx P.S.* BTK-8102 CAB-83xx

(trigger, encoder, serial to host, etc.) are connected to the master through the CBX100. The system is powered by the PWR-240 where: the master is connected through CAB-86xx, which also provides bus termination the last slave is connected through CAB-83xx, which also provides bus return. the master and all slaves are connected together through the CAB-81xx cables * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) input. ** CBX100 jumper set to accept scanner power. *** Encoder connected to Input 2 (Encoder) input. Figure 74 – Small Synchronized Network with more than 2 Readers and Single Power Unit CBX100** Local Host Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 PWR-240 P.S.* CAB-81xx CAB-F0x CAB-81xx CAB-81xx Slave 4 CAB-86xx CAB-81xx CAB-83xx Encoder***

58 7 7.1.2 Large Synchronized 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 are connected to the SC6000 through the PWO power supply/junction box. For DS8100A scanners, 4 branch connectors provide Lonworks communications between the scanners and the SC6000 unit. The last scanner on the line requires a Termination connector as well as any unused branches in the PWO unit. The allowed maximum bus length is 65 m. External devices such as a presence sensor and an encoder are all connected to the PWO. Figure 75 – Large Synchronized Network with DX8200A and DS8100A Scanners Extended I/O Host HUB ETHERNET SC6000 AUX CAB-SC6003 CAB-SC6013 Power/Net VAC INPUT CAB-SC6103 Cable PWO LONWORKS ENCODER PS PS Aux CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx BTK-8100 Bus Return DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DS8100A CAB-81xx CAB-81xx BTK-8100 Bus Return CAB-81xx DS8100A B A C E G H F D

Here are a few helpful hints which can improve station performance and reduce installation time: 1. Scanner distribution should alternate between odd and even branches so that the station guarantees 50% reading on all sides. See also Figure 75. 2. For OEK Encoders set the parameter Operating Mode>Encoder Step = 252. OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3. For Top Front and Top Back scanners (C and D in Figure 76), set the parameter Reading Parameters>Reading Condition = Skew 45°. 4. For applications having regular shaped packs the default settings are sufficient, but for Airport applications, irregular shaped packs can cause PS signal glitches resulting in false "packs too short" or "packs too close" errors. To correct this, set the following Operating Modes parameters: Minimum Distance Between Packs = 200 mm, Minimum Pack Length = 200 mm, Window Dimension = 200 mm. Conveyor SC6000 A H G C D B E F PWO

60 7 7.1.3 Redundant System For large local Lonworks networks, a redundant system can per configured in which two SC6000 Controllers are used together with their respective PWO power supply/junction box units. The scanners are distributed equally between the PWO units. In this case one of the SC6000 Controllers is dedicated as the working or active unit while the other functions as a dedicated protecting or backup unit. Figure 77 - Redundant Reading Station Layout with DX8200A and DS8100A Scanners AUX CAB-SC6103 Extended I/O ETHERNET SC6000 CAB-SC6003 CAB-SC6013 Power/Net VAC INPUT PWO LONWORKS ENCODER PS PS Aux CAB-81xx CAB-81xx BTK-8100 CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx Extended I/O ETHERNET SC6000 CAB-SC6003 CAB-SC6013 Power/Net VAC INPUT PWO CAB-PWO 03 Redundancy CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx BTK-8100 DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DS8100A ENCODER PS PS Aux LONWORKS Working Controller Protecting Controller to Host to Host DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DS8100A A H G C D B E F

Conveyor SC6000 Working A H G C D B E F PWO SC6000 Protecting PWO

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 therefore multiple reading phases. Each P.S. is connected through a CBX100, which in turn is connected to its relative scanner through a CAB-F0x cable. The master sends all the individual messages collected from the Lonworks interface as well as its own to the Local Host through its CBX100. The following image shows a system consisting of four readers, which are all connected together using CAB-81xx cables and the system is powered by a PWR-240 power supply. * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) input. ** all CBX100s have jumper set to accept scanner power Figure 79 – Multidata Network P.S.* P.S.* P.S.* P.S.* Slave 1 Master Slave 2 Slave 3 PWR-240 CAB-81xx CAB-F0x Local Host CBX100** CBX100** CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-83xx BTK-8102

The Fieldbus model (Ethernet) offers connectivity without any converter or adapter needed. The DS8100A Lonworks master communicates as a Fieldbus slave to a remote host (i.e. remote PC connected via Internet) by means of a cable connected to the Fieldbus (Ethernet) connector provided. It can be activated by a signal generated by the remote Host or by a physical presence sensor. The external signals (trigger, encoder) are connected to the master through the CBX100. The system is powered by the PWR-240 where: the Lonworks master is connected through CAB-86xx, which also provides bus termination the last Lonworks slave is connected through CAB-83xx, which also provides bus return. the Lonworks master and all Lonworks slaves are connected together through the CAB- 81xx cables The same network layouts are available as for the DS8100A Standard model. * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) input. ** CBX100 jumper set to accept scanner power. *** Encoder connected to Input 2 (Encoder) input. Figure 80 – Fieldbus Small Synchronized Network Remote Host Fieldbus Network CBX100** Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 PWR-240 P.S.* CAB-81xx CAB-F0x CAB-81xx CAB-81xx Slave 4 CAB-86xx CAB-81xx CAB-83xx Encoder***

64 7 NOTE To interface DS8100A scanners to other Host types (Fieldbus and non- Fieldbus), use the CBX800 Gateway with Host Interface Modules. * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to Input 1 (External Trigger/PS) input. ** CBX800 jumper set to accept scanner power. *** Encoder connected to Input 2 (Encoder) input. Figure 81 – Fieldbus Small Synchronized Network The following Host Interface Module accessories are available for the CBX800 Gateway: Name Description Part Number BM200/210 Ethernet TCP/IP Module STD/IP65 93ACC1851, 93ACC1852 BM300/310 Profibus Module STD/IP65 93ACC1810, 93ACC1811 BM400 DeviceNet Module IP65 93ACC1814 BM500/510/520 Ethernet/IP Module STD/IP65/IP54 93ACC1812, 93ACC1813, 93ACC1840 BM600 CANopen Module STD 93ACC1815 BM700/710 Profinet Module STD/IP65 93ACC1816, 93ACC1886 BM1100 CC-Link Module STD 93ACC1845 BM1200/1210 Modbus TCP STD/IP65 93ACC1848, 93ACC1849 Remote Host Fieldbus Network CBX800** with Host Interface Module Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 PWR-240 P.S.* CAB-81xx CAB-F0x CAB-81xx CAB-81xx Slave 4 CAB-86xx CAB-81xx CAB-83xx Encoder***

8.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION Genius™ is a Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several important advantages: Wizard approach for new users; Multi-language version; Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing the reader to be considered as a remote object to be configured and monitored. To install Genius™, proceed as follows: 1) Turn on the PC that will be used for configuration, running either Windows 98, 2000/NT, XP, Vista or 7; 2) Insert the Genius™ CD-ROM; 3) Wait for the CD to autorun and follow the installation procedure. 8.2 GUIDE TO RAPID CONFIGURATION 8.2.1 Wizard for Quick Reader Setup After installing the Genius™ software program (see above), and running it, the following window appears asking the user to choose the desired configuration level: Figure 82 - Genius™ Wizard Opening Window The Wizard option is advised for new users, since it provides a step-by-step scanner configuration procedure. The parameters to be defined are the following: - Barcode selection and definition; - Operating mode selection and definition (see sub-paragraphs for further details); - Digital Inputs/Outputs configuration; - Hardware interface selection; - Output data format configuration.

66 8 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 83 - Genius™ Wizard Closing Window Test Operating Mode NOTE This operating mode is not available when DS8100A works as slave. Figure 84 - Test Mode Selection This operating mode causes the reader to be continuously activated allowing to verify its reading features and its reading position with respect to the barcode. For this reason, it is particularly advised during the installation phase of the reader. After 100 scans, the values relative to an internal counter and the decoded code are displayed and transmitted on the serial interface. The counter reports the percentage of good reads of the label.

Figure 85 - On Line Mode Selection This operating mode causes the reader to be connected to an external Presence Sensor using I1A and I1B (External Trigger/PS) inputs. During the active phase of the presence sensor, the DS8100A reader tries to acquire and correctly decode the code. In case the decoding phase is successful, the barcode characters are transmitted on the serial interface. Otherwise, a no read message is sent. Automatic Operating Mode Figure 86 - Automatic Mode Selection This operating mode does not require the connection to an external Presence Sensor. When working in this mode the reader is continuously scanning. The reading phase is activated each time a barcode enters the reading zone. The reader stops reading after an N number of scans without a code. Barcode characters are transmitted on the serial interface. In case of a failed reading phase no message is sent to the host computer.

68 8 8.2.2 Genius™ Network Setup Through Master The 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 Addresses Net-Autoset automatically assigns random addresses to slave or Stand Alone scanners. Known Slave Addresses Network Wizard customizes the network (slave label and address definition and physical identification of a specific slave within network), updates configuration to a file and makes it ready to be sent to the Master. Express Network Setup automatically performs all the operations of the Network Wizard apart from the physical identification of a specific slave scanner. NOTE The Network Setup procedure as described requires Genius™ software version 1.06 or later. In addition, the Net-Autoset procedure requires scanner software version 6.40 or later. 1. The first operation to perform is the configuration of your scanner as "Master" from the Local Device Network Settings item in the Device Menu, see figure below: Figure 87 – Local Device Network Settings

Device or not: 2. Click the "Yes" button, then click on the icon available 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 hidden. Figure 88 – Cluster Configuration Each scanner of the cluster is indicated by the following graphical objects: check box allowing to select/deselect a specific scanner to perform the desired operations (i.e. program downloading); icon representing the scanner status; a label reporting information transmitted by the scanner when connected (the scanner address, generated errors, scanner description).

70 8 3. Then, proceed with the network setup by using one of the 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 are unknown (typically when configuring the network for the first time or whenever a network reconfiguration is required). By clicking the icon or selecting the "Net_Autoset" option from the right-click menu, the Net-Autoset procedure is started allowing automatic assignment of random addresses to all slave or Stand Alone scanners connected within the network. Once the procedure has been completed, it is possible to: define customized addresses and labels through the Network Wizard; display the scanner default labels through the Express Network Setup. Express Network Setup 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. 8.2.3 for alternative address assignment methods. Once all addresses have been assigned, the Express Network Setup is to be used when all scanner addresses and labels do not need to be modified. By clicking on the icon or by choosing the related option from the right-click menu, the procedure is started which automatically performs the following operations: - opening the wizard; - polling the network to discover connected scanners; - transferring all scanners found to the "Requested Devices" area of the wizard where your network customization is defined; - saving the new network configuration; Once the procedure has been completed, a dialog box will appear asking whether to send the configuration to the Master. Choose the “Yes” option to start this procedure.

scanner. The most practical method is through the Net-Autoset procedure. See par. 8.2.3 for alternative address assignment methods. Once all addresses have been assigned, the Network Wizard is to be used when one or more scanner addresses and labels need to be modified. 1. Click on the button to open the Network Wizard dialog box: a. if the slave scanners have already been configured and wired to the network, click on the Autodetect button to start a polling procedure of the current network. All slave scanners found will be represented in the “Current Devices” area. Then, select the desired slave scanner from the “Current Devices” area and click on the icon (or drag and drop) to transfer it to the “Requested Devices” area where your network customization is defined. The following dialog box will appear allowing (if necessary) to change the slave address ("Available Device" field) and label ("Description" field): b. if the slave scanners have not been configured and wired to the network, click on the icon to add a new device defining its address and model. The added slave scanner will be then displayed in the “Requested Devices” area. This option in any case requires that all slave scanners have their address set before the network can function.

72 8 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 know which address is assigned to a specific slave scanner. Indeed, it activates the following signals which physically indicate the scanner corresponding to the one selected, in particular: in Network Wizard the icon corresponding to the selected slave scanner starts blinking red; in the Physical Network all slave scanner lasers turn off except the one of the selected scanner which turns on. 3. If desired, select the transferred/added slave scanner within the “Requested Devices” area and click on the icon to customize the scanner label and address. 4. Once your network has been customized, close the network wizard. Before closure, the program will show a dialog box asking whether to send the new configuration to the Master. Choose the “Yes” option to start this procedure.

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 setting through slave scanner keyboard (see par. 1.6.1 for details) 8.3 ADVANCED GENIUS™ CONFIGURATION The ADVANCED selection available when starting the Genius™ program is addressed to expert users being able to complete a detailed scanner configuration. By choosing this option it is possible either to start a new scanner configuration or to open and modify an old one. The desired parameters can be defined in the following window, similar to the MS Explorer: Figure 89 - Genius™ Parameter Explorer Window The procedure for setting the scanner parameters is supported by a Help On-Line, which is displayed in an HTML browser. It can be selected from the Configuration Help option available in the Help menu. In addition, a context-sensitive help can be enabled by pressing the key after selecting the desired parameter.

74 8 8.3.1 Genius™ Shortcuts for Network Configuration Once the Network Setup is structured in Genius and the Master is configured, there are a few shortcuts that Genius offers to quickly configure the slaves. By right-clicking on a device in the "Devices" area a shortcut menu appears which allows you to: Copy the device configuration Paste a previously copied configuration Copy the Master device configuration parameters to all Slaves (only common parameters relative to Slave functioning, i.e. Code Definition, Diagnostics, etc.) Show Device to physically locate a scanner in the station These shortcuts are made only in Genius™ and require sending the configurations to the scanners to be saved.

devices by clicking the relative device check box and executing the desired command. These same functions2 can be selected from the Edit menu as well. 1 Not for Master and Slaves simultaneously. 2 Not for Master and Slaves simultaneously. If using the "Select All Devices" menu item, uncheck either the Master or all slaves.

76 8 8.4 PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES The following table contains the list of the factory default settings for the DS8100A. 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 Default Setting Code Definition Code Combination Single Label No Read Message Global No Read Message No Read String Multi Filters Disabled (unchecked) Code Label Settings #1 Code Symbology Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Length 8 Min Code Position 0 Max Code Position 255 Check Digit Disabled (unchecked) Decoding Safety 1 Decoding Severity 3 Match String Rule Match Pattern Match String Empty Match Direction Rule Disable Code Label Settings #2 Code Symbology Code 39 Label Length Variable Minimum Label Length 1 Maximum Label Length 60 Min Code Position 0 Max Code Position 255 Check Digit Disabled (unchecked) Decoding Safety 1 Match String Rule Match Decoding Severity 3 Pattern Match String Empty Match Direction Rule Disable Operating Mode Operating Mode Selection On Line On Line Options On Line 1 Input Start Input Number 1 Start Input Active Level Active Closed Reading Phase Timeout Disabled (unchecked) Start Input from Bus Disabled (unchecked) Protocol Index Disabled (unchecked) Verifier Disabled (unchecked)

Device Assignment Alone Modify&Backup Lon Slave Configuration Disabled (unchecked) 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 Enabled Stacked Code Disabled (unchecked) Extended Min Match 0 Position Tolerance 50 Duration Tolerance 50 Min Start/Stop Number 2 Inter Char Gap 8 Addon Start/Stop Overflow Ratio 2 Max distance between EAN/UPC and Addon (in modules) 20 Scan Line Amplitude Amplitude Settings Enable Disabled (unchecked) PackTrack Calibration Direction 0 (Forward) PS Offset 0 Data Communication Settings Host Application Protocol Type Standard Data Format Header Tx Start With Data Termination After No Read Message Enabled (checked) Message Tx Selection On Decoding Format Type Standard Max. Tx Delay After Phase Off Disabled Code Identifier Disabled Standard Parameters Header String Code Position Tx Disabled (unchecked) Code Direction Identifier Enable Disabled (unchecked) Termination String Data Packet Separators Code Field Length Setting Variable Length Main Serial Port Main Serial Interface Dedicated to ID-NET Disabled (unchecked) Data Tx Enabled (checked) Heartbeat Disable

78 8 Parameter Default Setting Main Serial Port Parameters Main Port Communication Mode Standard Main Port Electrical Interface RS232 Handshake None Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Auxiliary Serial Port Search for CBX BM100 at Device Startup Enabled (checked) Data Tx Enabled (checked) Heartbeat Disable Pass Through Disabled (unchecked) Auxiliary Serial Port Parameters Baud Rate 115200 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Digital I/O Setting Digital Input Lines Setting Debouncing For Input 1, 3 and 4 5ms Debouncing For Input 2 500 µs Input 1 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Active Closed Input 2 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Active Closed Input 3 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Active Closed Input 4 Active Level Overridden by Op. Mode Active Closed Output 1 Line State Normally Open Activation Event Complete Read Alternative Activation Event Wrong Deactivation Event Timeout Alternative Deactivation Event None Activate on any Diagnostic Error Disabled (unchecked) Deactivate when all Diagnostic Errors Recovered Disabled (unchecked) Deactivation Timeout (ms) 50 Output 2 Line State Normally Open Activation Event No Read Alternative Activation Event Partial Read Deactivation Event Timeout Alternative Deactivation Event None Activate on any Diagnostic Error Disabled (unchecked) Deactivate when all Diagnostic Errors Recovered Disabled (unchecked) Deactivation Timeout (ms) 50

None Deactivation Event None Alternative Deactivation Event None Activate on any Diagnostic Error Disabled (unchecked) Deactivate when all Diagnostic Errors Recovered Disabled (unchecked) Diagnostics PackTrack Debug Message Tx Disabled (unchecked) Enable Enabled (checked) Conveyor Info Not Available Refresh Time 2 sec Local Network Failure Enabled (checked) No Scan Enabled (checked) No Sync Enabled (checked) No Phase Timeout Disable DIGITIZER: Motor Warning Enabled (checked) DIGITIZER: Motor Failure Enabled (checked) DIGITIZER: Motor Life End Enabled (checked) DIGITIZER: Laser Failure Enabled (checked) DIGITIZER: Laser Life End Enabled (checked) Actions Tx Mode On Timeout Tx Refresh 2 sec Aux Disabled (unchecked) Main Disabled (unchecked) Format Header String Terminator String Error Message Type Numeric Statistics Enable Enabled (checked) Separator Time (hh mm) Disabled (unchecked) Phase Counter Disabled (unchecked) Good Read Counter Disabled (unchecked) Partial Read Counter Disabled (unchecked) No Read Counter Disabled (unchecked) Multiple Read Counter Disabled (unchecked) Energy Saving Energy Saving Configuration Disabled (unchecked)

80 8 Parameter Default Setting User Information Section End User Name Empty Device Name Empty Line Name Empty

9.1 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 the following figure: Laser Beam Figure 90 – Linear Reading In Advanced Code Reconstruction mode it is no longer necessary for the laser beam to cross the label from the start to the end. With just a set of partial scans on the label (obtained using the motion of the label itself), the DS8100A is able to “reconstruct” the barcode. A typical set of partial scans is shown in the figure below: Code Direction Figure 91 – Partial Scans None of the partial scans contains the whole label. The decoder aligns each partial scan correctly and combines them in order to obtain the entire code. The alignment is performed by calculating the time difference from one partial scan to another using a reference code element. 9.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction The most important parameter in Advanced Code Reconstruction is the value of the maximum tilt angle ( maximum) under which the code reconstruction process is still possible. Laser Beam = tilt angle 0° to max Figure 92 – Tilt Angle

82 9 The decoder will be able to read the label with a tilt angle between + max and - max as shown in the following figure: Conveyor Laser Beam No Read No Read - + 0° OK OK OK OK OK No Read Figure 93 – Reading Zones with Max The formulas to calculate maximum depend on various parameters such as: label height, number of scans per second, code motion speed, etc. Minimum label heights at different conveyor speeds are given in the tables in par. 9.3.1, depending on standard values of 45° and 30°. 9.2 PACKTRACK™ PackTrack™ is a patented operating mode for Datalogic Omni-Directional Reading Stations used to read and correctly assign codes read on different packs when placed in the scanner Reading Area at the same time. In fact, in the following example, the codes of two or more consecutive packs are found at the same time in the scanner reading area. Therefore, the condition occurs where, in the sequence of the two packs, the code of the second pack is read first, just before the code of the previous pack. A system without PackTrack™ would assign the code of the second pack to first pack and vice versa, thus causing a gross error in sortation. Figure 94 – PackTrack™ System Layout

signals) to track the moving packs. For correct functioning, the PackTrack™ operating mode requires a calibration just after the installation of the scanners. This operation is absolutely necessary to accurately locate barcodes on a fixed reference system. PackTrack™ uses a right-handed reference system (right hand with thumb = X axis; forefinger = Y axis; middle finger = Z axis) where the axis X coincides with the PS line, the Y axis coincides with the conveyor direction and the Z axis is oriented upwards from the conveyor (see figure below). PackTrack™ Reference System Figure 95 – PackTrack™ Reference System This coordinate system is absolute for the reading station, i.e. is valid for all the scanners independently from their position or orientation with respect to the conveyor. For this reason, after the PackTrack™ calibration (and configuration) has been correctly performed, when a barcode is under the beam to be read by the scanners, its position is defined by the coordinates of its central point, independently from which scanner is reading it. This can be verified using the Test mode in the SPY PackTrack Calibration dialog box (see par. 9.2.2). Both Auto PackTrack Calibration using the DLAPC tool and Manual PackTrack™ Calibration using the SPY tool can be performed in Genius™ (refer to the following paragraphs and the Genius™ Help On-Line for details).

84 9 9.2.1 Auto PackTrack™ Calibration for Reading Station Using DLAPC In a Master /Slave Reading Station working in PackTrack™ or Continuous operating mode, the entire Reading Station can be automatically calibrated using the DLAPC tool in Genius™. The following paragraphs detail the Conditions and Limits, Parameters, and Procedure to follow. This information is also given in the Help On-Line. Auto PackTrack Conditions and Limits The Conditions and Limits for Auto PackTrack Calibration are summarized here for convenience and are also integrated into the following procedure descriptions: The following scanners are supported by Auto PackTrack Calibration: DS6400 (*see note below), DX6400 (*see note below), DS8100A, DX8200A. Before performing the Auto PackTrack Calibration procedure, if a system reset or power reset is performed, wait for all the scanners to be available (up to 60 sec.) before proceeding. Operating Mode of the Master must be either PackTrack or Continuous. Code 128 codes must be enabled on the Master with Label Length set to variable. If the system Presence Sensor and Encoder are used, the correct Encoder Step value must be set on the Master and the Presence Sensor must be connected to the CBX100/500 Input 1. If instead the PPA-8000 Photocell Array is used, it must be connected to the CBX100/500 I1 and I2 inputs, the following parameters must be disabled on the Master: Physical Encoder for PackTrack or Use Encoder for Continuous, and the Encoder, if present, must be physically disconnected. DX scanners which are calibrated automatically cannot be automatically replaced by DX scanners with a previous sw version (earlier than 6.80). You must either update the old scanner software prior to substitution, or complete the calibration manually, after installation, by setting the PSOffset and Direction parameters. NOTE The autofocus feature of DS6400 and DX6400 scanners makes Auto PackTrack Calibration difficult, therefore to assure that the procedure can correctly calibrate these scanners, it is necessary to set a fixed focus value which allows the scanner to read all the label positions useful for its calibration.

By means of the software tool DLAPC, it is possible to perform the Auto PackTrack setup procedure for PackTrack™ and Continuous Operating Mode applications. Select the "DLAPC" option from the Tools menu or click on the related icon on the Tool Bar to open the following dialog box: Once the DLAPC window has been opened, set the following parameters according to the application requirements: Sensor Type: whether calibration will be performed using the system Presence Sensor and Encoder (most cases), or the PPA-8000 Photocell Array. NOTE The Auto PackTrack procedure requires using the PPA-8000 Photocell Array for all systems where either the Presence Sensor or the Encoder are absent (including Continuous Operating Mode and Cargoscan applications). If using the Presence Sensor and Encoder, the presence sensor must be connected to the CBX100/500 I1 input. The Encoder Step parameter must also be set correctly. If using the PPA-8000 you must set the Photocell distance (165 mm default). The Photocell Array must be connected to the CBX100/500 I1 and I2 inputs (see the relative installation manual), and the Encoder, if present, must be disconnected. Pack Version: the version of the PCT-8000 being used for calibration. This value can be read from the barcode labels on the PCT-8000. Each label has the value vnnn where v is the version number.

86 9 Calibration Type: XYZ calibration with Absolute X position is forced. The coordinates for the three axes are calibrated. The X coordinate for all slaves is relative to a precise point (reference point). This requires that the X Offset be set which will be used to harmonize the X=0 coordinate of all of the individual slaves. NOTE For Oscillating Mirror models the scan line must be parallel to the conveyor direction and only the Y calibration will be performed, (the X and Z axes will automatically be set to zero). Z Offset (if necessary): for packs that are elevated above the conveyor surface (for example on tilt trays), this parameter sets an offset for the height of a pack so that Z = 0 corresponds to the bottom of the pack.