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CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ vi Reference Documentation ........................................................................................... vi Services and Support ...............................
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2.7.1 Point-to-Point .............................................................................................................. 36 2.7.2 Pass Through ............................................................................................................. 38 2.7.3 RS232 Master/Slave ...........
Page 6 - REFERENCES; REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION; PRODUCTS; PATENTS; vi
REFERENCES REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The documentation related to the DS6400 management is listed below: • C-BOX100 Installation Manual • INT-30 20 mA Current Loop Interface Board for C-BOX 100 • PWR-120 power supply unit • GFC-60 90° deflecting mirror • GFC-600 90° deg. mirror close distance • Docume...
Page 7 - COMPLIANCE; ELECTRICAL SAFETY; WARNING; Laser Safety Label for Oscillating Mirror and Standard Models; vii
COMPLIANCE ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product conforms to the applicable requirements contained in the European Standard for electrical safety EN-60950-1 at the date of manufacture. LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refer...
Page 8 - Device Identification Label; POWER SUPPLY; ENGLISH; viii
The identification label is applied onto the bottom part of the scanner (Figure A, 2): N2468 DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini, 2 40012 LIPPO DI CALDERARA DI RENO (BO) ITALY MANUFACTURED VOLT Amp. JANUARY 2002 15-30 DC 1.5-0.7 MODEL No. SERIAL No. This product conforms to the applicable requirements of 2...
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ITALIANO Informazione degli utenti ai sensi della Direttiva Europea 2002/96/EC L’apparecchiatura che riporta il simbolo del bidone barrato deve essere smaltita, alla fine della sua vita utile, separatamente dai rifiuti urbani. Smaltire l’apparecchiatura in conformità alla presente Direttiva consente...
Page 10 - GENERAL VIEW
GENERAL VIEW DS6400 6 4 3 1 2 7 5 Figure A - DS6400 Laser Safety Label Warning and Device Class Label Identification Label Connector Panel Display and Keypad Panel Laser Beam Output Window 1 3 7 6 5 2 Service Cap 4 x
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DS6400 1 2 Figure B - DS6400 Oscillating Mirror Version Laser Safety Label 1 Laser Beam Output Window 2 4 1 2 3 5 Figure C - Display and Keypad Panel Programming Keypad Phase On LED TX Data LED Power On LED LCD Display 1 2 3 5 4 xi
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3 2 1 Figure D - Connector Panel for Master/Slave Models nnector Main/Aux. Interface 25-pin D-Sub male c 1 Lonworks 9-pin ma o le connector 2 Lonworks 9-pin female connector 3 3 2 1 Figure E – Connector Panel for Ethernet Models Main/Aux. Interface 26-pin D-Sub male connector 1 RJ45 modular connecto...
Page 13 - GUIDE TO INSTALLATION; Select the codes to be read
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION POINT-TO-POINT INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DS6400 scanner. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the scanner usi...
Page 14 - MASTER/SLAVE LONWORKS INSTALLATION; NOTE
MASTER/SLAVE LONWORKS INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all the steps necessary to complete installation of the DS6400 scanner in a Master/Slave Lonworks network. 1) Read all information in the section “Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly m...
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8) Optionally, perform the ASR Network Configuration procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 5.2.1 ). 9) Exit the configuration program and run your application. The installation is now complete. xv
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Page 17 - INTRODUCTION; PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DS6400 is a high performance laser scanner in a complete range of industrial bar code readers offering an innovative and modular solution in terms of reading performance, connectivity and maintenance, in addition to a completely new hardware ...
Page 18 - MODEL DESCRIPTION
DS6400 1 Feature Benefit Modular solution with separated head and base and Step-A-Head TM feature • Possibility to select the combination of head and base that best fits the needs of the application; • Great scalability of the offer; • Down time cost reduction, since the decoder base works even if t...
Page 19 - OSCILLATING MIRROR MODELS; assure at least 10°; Figure 1 – Oscillating Mirror Skew Angle
INTRODUCTION 1 1.3 OSCILLATING MIRROR MODELS Oscillating mirror models are used when coverage of a large reading area is required, mainly in picket fence applications. The DS6400 scanner mounts a dedicated optic head with integrated oscillating mirror driven by a linear motor. The speed, the precisi...
Page 20 - Figure 3 - Oscillating Mirror Maximum Aperture and Asymmetry; e performed for reading fast moving objects.; Aperture; Figure 4 - Oscillating Mirror Extreme Angle Positions
DS6400 1 The mirror can be deflected up to 40°. Oscillation with respect to the output window median axis is asymmetrical ( see figure below). 40° 37 .5 ° 0° -2. 5° Figure 3 - Oscillating Mirror Maximum Aperture and Asymmetry By configuring the oscillating speed up to the maximum value of 19 Hz, ras...
Page 21 - ils about oscillating mirror mounting.; R ON; Figure 5 - Oscillating Mode; POWE
INTRODUCTION 1 These models provide higher scanning speed (1200 scans/sec) compared to standard models and the reading performance is not adversely effected by the oscillating mirror. The following example represents the selection of an angle of +10° for the bottom line and an angle of +20° for the ...
Page 23 - INSTALLATION; PACKAGE CONTENTS; Figure 6 - DS6400 Package Contents
INSTALLATION 2 2 INSTALLATION To install the system follow the given procedure: • Select the mounting location for DS6400; • Mount the DS6400 scanner; • Position the scanner with respect of the barcode; • Proceed with system electrical connection; • Install the Genius™ program on the PC and configur...
Page 24 - MECHANICAL MOUNTING; . detach the head from the base by unscrewing the four fixing screws
DS6400 2 2.2 MECHANICAL MOUNTING 2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner The DS6400 reader can be positioned and installed in the best way possible as a result of the Step-a-Head™ feature. Thanks to the separation between Head and Base, you can modify the orientation of the decoder base, and therefore display-ke...
Page 25 - Figure 8 - DS6400 Overall Dimensions; Figure 9 – ST-237 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions
INSTALLATION 2 The following diagrams give the overall dimensions of the reader standard model, oscillating mirror model and mounting brackets. They may be used for their installation. Refer to par. 2.4 for correct positioning of the scanner with respect to the code passage zone. 4.33 4.45 110 113 9...
Page 26 - Figure 10 - DS6400 Oscillating Mirror Model Overall Dimensions; Figure 11 – ST-210 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions
DS6400 2 3.35 0.65 2.36 1. 18 3. 90 2.72 4.1 1 2. 50 4. 34 4.01 2.20 4.48 4. 45 7.08 mm inch 30 60 85 16.5 10 4.5 63 .5 69 99 11 3 114 56 1 10.3 102 180 Figure 10 - DS6400 Oscillating Mirror Model Overall Dimensions 1.65 0.4 0.86 0.98 0.7 3.22 0.16 1 1.9 6 0.7 8 5.11 0.43 0.43 1.96 0.55 0.55 2.83 3....
Page 27 - Mounting the Scanner with Accessories; Figure 12 – Mounting the ST-237 Mounting Bracket
INSTALLATION 2 2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories ccessories allow installing the DS6400 reader in the most suitable position for our network layout: ST-237 mounting bracket; - ST-210 mounting brackeFBK-6000 fast bracket. The ST-237 is a 106° mounting bracket to be mounted on the reader as ...
Page 29 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; Scanner Model; Ethernet; CAUTION
INSTALLATION 2 2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All the connectors available for each scanner model are the following: Scanner Model Connector Master/Slave 25-pin male serial interface and I/O connector 9-pin male Lonworks connector* 9-pin female Lonworks connector Ethernet 26-pin male serial interface an...
Page 32 - Main Interface; Pin Name
DS6400 2 Main Interface The main serial interface is compatible with the following electrical standards: RS232 RS485 full-duplex RS485 half-duplex (20 mA current loop) The 20 mA Current Loop interface is available by using the C-BOX 100 with the optional INT-30 accessory installed in it. The scanner...
Page 33 - RS485 Full-Duplex Interface; Main; Figure 19 - RS485 Full-Duplex Interface Connections
INSTALLATION 2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The overall maximum cable length should ...
Page 34 - RS485 Half-Duplex Interface; Figure 21 – RS485 Half-Duplex Interface Connections
DS6400 2 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex interface can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic multiplexer or it can also be used for a master/slave layout. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 1200 m (3937 ft). The following pins of the 25-pin and 26-pin c...
Page 35 - Auxiliary Interface; Figure 22 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections
INSTALLATION 2 Auxiliary Interface The auxiliary serial interface is equipped with RS232 full-duplex interface connections. The interface type is exclusive and is selectable through the Genius™ configuration program. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft). The following pins...
Page 36 - Inputs; Input signal 2 (polarity insensitive) for Encoder; Figure 23 – PNP Command Input Connection using External Power; Figure 24 - PNP Command Input Connection using Scanner Power
DS6400 2 Inputs The inputs of the reader are on the 25-pin and 26-pin connector (Figure D, 1 and Figure E, 1) of the DS6400. These inputs are called EXT_TRIG/PS, IN2/ENC, IN3 and IN4. Pin Name Function 18 EXT_TRIG/PS A External trigger (polarity insensitive) for PS 19 EXT_TRIG/PS B External trigger ...
Page 37 - Figure 25 - NPN Command Input Connection using External Power; Figure 26 - NPN Command Input Connection using Scanner Power; Figure 27 - IN3/IN4 PNP Input Command using External Power
INSTALLATION 2 EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS6400 A/B Vext B/A V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground Figure 25 - NPN Command Input Connection using External Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER DS6400 A/B B/A GND V + 5V ~ ~ + - Ground VS Figure 26 - NPN Command Input Connection using Scanner Power EXTERNAL DEVICE DS6400 IN3...
Page 38 - Figure 28 - IN3/IN4 NPN Input Command using Scanner Power; Outputs
DS6400 2 EXTERNAL DEVICE DS6400 IN3A Ground V + 5V ~ ~ + - EXTERNAL DEVICE GND V IN4A + 5V ~ ~ + - INREF VS Ground Figure 28 - IN3/IN4 NPN Input Command using Scanner Power Input devices can be supplied by either scanner power (VS and GND) or external power supplies (Vext). Electrical isolation betw...
Page 39 - Figure 29 – Output 1 and Output 2 Interface
INSTALLATION 2 By default, OUT1 is associated with COMPLETE READ event, which activates when the code has been read correctly. In case the reader has been programmed to read several codes within the same reading phase, the event activates when all codes have been read. OUT2 is associated with NO REA...
Page 40 - Figure 30 – Output 3 Interface; s for OUT1 and OUT2; Connectors; Do not connect an RS23; port to the 9-pin Lonworks Connector. This may; Figure 31 – 9-pin Local Lonworks Connectors
DS6400 2 DS6400 USER INTERFACE Vext 100 Vdc max A B Figure 30 – Output 3 Interface The command signal is filtered and generates a delay of about 50 µ s for OUT1 and OUT2 and 1 ms for OUT3. 2.3.2 Lonworks Connectors Do not connect an RS23 CAUTION 2 port to the 9-pin Lonworks Connector. This may damag...
Page 41 - DS6400 9-pin Lonworks connector pinout; Network Termination; Slave; Male
INSTALLATION 2 DS6400 9-pin Lonworks connector pinout Pin Name Function 1 CHASSIS cable shield internally connected by capacitor to chassis 9 VS Supply voltage - positive pin 2 GND Supply voltage - negative pin 6 VS_I/O Supply voltage of I/O circuit 3 Ref_I/O Reference voltage of I/O circuit 4 SYS_E...
Page 42 - Lonworks Interface; The cable shield for LON A/B is connected to pin 1 - CHASSIS.
DS6400 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 DS6400 master usually employs the 9-pin female connector for output connection to the first slave, while the 9-pin male one is t...
Page 44 - Connector; Figure 38 – Cable RJ45 Male Modular Connector; Modu; Not connected
DS6400 2 2.3.3 Ethernet Connector This connector is only available for DS6400 Ethernet models and allows the Ethernet connection between the host and the reader. 8 1 Figure 38 – Cable RJ45 Male Modular Connector 1 8 Figure 39 – DS6400 RJ45 Female Modular Connector This interface and the connector pi...
Page 45 - Ethernet Interface; Figure 40 – Straight Through Cable; Figure 41 – Inverted Cable
INSTALLATION 2 Ethernet Interface The Ethernet interface (NIC) can be used for TCP/IP communication with remote or local host computer by connecting the scanner to a LAN as well as with a host PC directly connected to the scanner. The following is an example of a connection to a LAN through a Hub us...
Page 46 - evic; Figure 42 - DeviceNet 5-pin Male Connector; eNet connector pinout
DS6400 2 2.3.4 DeviceNet Connector NOTE When using DeviceNet, the Main serial interface is disabled and must not be physically connected. The 5-pin male connector is only available in the DS6400 DeviceNet model and allows connection between the host and the reader: 3 1 2 4 5 DS6400 evic Figure 42 - ...
Page 47 - Figure 43 - Profibus 9-pin Female Connector; DS6400 9-pin Profibus connector pinout; Profibus Interface
INSTALLATION 2 2.3.5 Profibus Connector The 9-pin Profibus female connector (white) is only available in the DS6400 Profibus model and allows connection between the host and the reader: 5 1 9 6 Figure 43 - Profibus 9-pin Female Connector DS6400 9-pin Profibus connector pinout Pin Name Function 1 Shi...
Page 48 - Supply; Figure 44 – Power Supply Using the 25/26-pin Connector; RS232 PC-side connections; -pin male connector; Pin Name Pin Name
DS6400 2 2.3.6 Power Supply The supply voltage of a single scanner must be between 15 and 30 VDC. Datalogic strongly recommends a minimum 24 VDC supply voltage when using a master/slave configuration. The power consumption of the different DS6400 models is slightly different. In particular, when con...
Page 49 - How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable:; POSITIONING THE SCANNER; Pitch 0°; and; Tilt 0°; angle is represented by the value
INSTALLATION 2 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. 25-pin D-sub female 23 20 GND RXAUX TXAUX 21 DS6400 25 13 GND VS 9-pin D-sub female GND TX RX PC 2 3 5 ...
Page 50 - The; assure at; for the; Skew
DS6400 2 The Skew angle is represented by the value S in Figure 46. Position the reader to assure at least 10° for the Skew angle. This avoids the direct reflection of the laser light emitted by the scanner. For oscillating mirror models, this angle refers to the most inclined or external laser line...
Page 51 - TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS; in the figure below) of 16° with respect to the frame; Figure 48 – Standard Installation; in the figure below); Figure 49 – 45° Skew Installation
INSTALLATION 2 2.6 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS 2.6.1 Standard Installation The DS6400 scanner is mounted on the ST-237 106° mounting bracket (see Figure 9) which guarantees a built-in Skew angle ( S in the figure below) of 16° with respect to the frame plane (typically the Skew angle should be between 10°...
Page 53 - Fieldbus Models; Fieldbus
INSTALLATION 2 Master/Slave Models When On-Line operating mode is used, the reader is activated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone. In the following case, the signal is passed to the DS6400 by the C-BOX 100, which also supplies the system. M/S Prese...
Page 54 - Through; Figure 52 – Pass Through Connection for DS6400 Master/Slave Models
DS6400 2 2.7.2 Pass Through When Pass Through is activated on the Auxiliary interface, the DS6400 reader (all models) can be integrated in a network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. This connection mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single ex...
Page 55 - Figure 53 – Pass Through Connection for Fieldbus Models; scanner transmi
INSTALLATION 2 EN T < < EN T < < 1 2 Main Serial Interface Auxiliary Serial Interface * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger/PS input. Figure 53 – Pass Through Connection for Fieldbus Models 2.7.3 RS232 The RS232 mas network consisti The Sla e scan scanner transmi . All m...
Page 56 - Figure 54 – RS232 Master/Slave for DS6400 Master/Slave Models
DS6400 2 EN T < < EN T < < P.S.* AUX DS6400- Master C-BOX 100 Local Host PWR-120 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 DS4600A Slave 1 DS4600A Slave 2 MAIN 2 1 2 1 1 CAB-600X 1 2 Main Serial Interface Auxiliary Serial Interface * P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger/PS input. Figure 54 – R...
Page 57 - Figure 56 – Multiplexer for DS6400 Master/Slave Models
INSTALLATION 2 2.7.4 Multiplexer The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DS6400 slave reader in a Multidrop network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (MX4000) with the RS485 half-duplex main interface. EN T &...
Page 59 - Small Synchronized Network; operating mode is used for this layout.; Figure 57 – Small Synchronized Network with 2 Readers
INSTALLATION 2 Small Synchronized Network When building a small local Lonworks network (less than 10 scanners), the DS6400 master reader must be connected to a local host computer or a C-BOX 100 by means of a CAB-60XX cable connected to the 25-pin or 26-pin D-sub male connector. The master reader co...
Page 60 - the system is powered by the PWR-240
DS6400 2 The following image shows a system consisting of six readers where: • the system is powered by the PWR-240 • the master and all slaves are connected together through the CAB-610X cables • the external signals (trigger, encoder, serial to host, etc.) are connected to the master through the C...
Page 61 - Large Synchronized Network
INSTALLATION 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...
Page 62 - Multidata Network; Figure 60 – Multidata Network
DS6400 2 Multidata Network In this layout, one master and up to 7 DS6400 slave readers have their own P.S. and therefore multiple reading phases. Each P.S. is connected through a C-BOX 100, which in turn is connected to its relative scanner through a CAB-60XX cable. The master sends all the individu...
Page 63 - Network; Figure 61 – Fieldbus Small Synchronized Network
INSTALLATION 2 2.7.6 Fieldbus Network The Fieldbus Ethernet model offers connectivity without any converter or adapter needed. The DS6400 master Fieldbus communicates with a remote host (for ex. remote PC connected via Internet) by means of a cable connected to the Fieldbus connector provided. It ca...
Page 64 - FLASHTM DYNAMIC FOCUS; Figure 62 – FlashTM Fixed Mode; Mode; Figure 63 – FlashTM Continuous Mode
DS6400 2 2.8 FLASH™ DYNAMIC FOCUS The DS6400 has an innovative linear motor designed to control the focus position of the scanner via software. This dynamic system, called FLASH TM , is able to move the focus position rail to rail, from the minimum position to the maximum position. The FLASH TM func...
Page 65 - Figure 64 – FlashTM Triggered Mode; solve the; Figure 65 – FlashTM D-FlashTM Mode
INSTALLATION 2 2.8.3 Triggered Mode In Triggered mode, the focus position can be set depending on the received external input (photocell, barrier, serial message…). This mode represents the most traditional Flash™ function, since it requires photocells, barriers or a dedicated interface to the Host ...
Page 67 - ) Press and hold both the
INSTALLATION 2 2.9.2 Test Mode Test Mode is particularly advised during the installation phase, since it causes the reader to be continuously activated allowing to verify its reading features and its reading position with respect to the barcode. To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scann...
Page 68 - GENIUSTM INSTALLATION; Wizard approach for low skilled users; GUIDE TO RAPID CONFIGURATION; Figure 66 - GeniusTM Wizard Opening Window; Barcode selection and definition
DS6400 3 3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION Genius ™ is a new Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several important advantages: • Wizard approach for low skilled users; • Multi-language version; • Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; • Communication protocol...
Page 69 - SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION; Saving the configuration to disk; Figure 67 - GeniusTM Wizard Closing Window; est Operating Mode; Figure 68 - Test Mode Selection
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 After defining the parameter values the following window appears allowing to complete the reader configuration as follows: - Saving the configuration to disk; - Switching to Advanced mode; - Sending the configuration to the scanner. Figure 67 - Genius™ Wizard Closing Window ...
Page 70 - On Line Operating Mode; Figure 69 - On Line Mode Selection; Automatic Operating Mode; Figure 70 - Automatic Mode Selection
DS6400 3 On Line Operating Mode Figure 69 - On Line Mode Selection This operating mode requires the reader to be connected to an external Presence Sensor using EXT TRIG/PS A and EXT TRIG/PS B inputs. During the active phase of the presence sensor, the DS6400 reader tries to acquire and correctly dec...
Page 71 - GeniusTM Network Setup Through Master; Condition Available; The first operation; to perform is the configuration of your; Figure 71 – Local Device Network Settings
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 3.2.2 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 mai...
Page 72 - icon available on the Toolbar to make the; Figure 72 – Cluster Configuration; icon representing the scanner status
DS6400 3 The following dialog box appears asking whether to send the configuration to the Master or not: 2. Click the "Yes" button, then click on the icon available on the Toolbar to make the “Devices” area appear next to the Parameter Explorer window. By repeatedly clicking the icon this ar...
Page 73 - Then, proceed with the network setup; Express Network Setup
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 Then, proceed with the network setup by using one of the icons availab 3. le on the Tool Bar according to the procedure to follow: = Net-Autoset procedure = Network Wizard procedure = Express Network Setup procedure econfiguration is q Net-Autoset This procedure is to be use...
Page 74 - Network Wizard; button to open the Network Wizard dialog box:
DS6400 3 Network Wizard Before performing this procedure, a Lonworks address must be assigned to each slave scanner. The most practical method is through the Net-Autoset procedure. See par. 3.2.3 for alternative address assignment methods. Once all addresses have been assigned, the Network Wizard is...
Page 75 - dialog box appear as follows:
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 2. If desired, select a slave scanner within the "Current Devices" area and click on the icon (or select the "Show Device" option from the right-click menu) to make the dialog box appear as follows: The "Show Device" option is particularly useful afte...
Page 76 - Slave Address Assignment; with the slave scanner connected to GeniusTM; ADVANCED GENIUSTM CONFIGURATION; Figure 73 - GeniusTM Parameter Explorer Window
DS6400 3 3.2.3 Alternative Slave Address Assignment As alternatives to Network Setup through the Master, each Slave scanner can be assigned an address through the following methods: • address setting through the Local Device Network Settings item in the Device Menu with the slave scanner connected t...
Page 77 - PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES; Parameter
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3 3.4 PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES The following table contains the list of the factory default settings for the DS6400. Genius™ also allows checking the parameter default values by selecting the "Compare parameters" option available in the Tools menu and comparing the cur...
Page 80 - PackTrack Debug Message Tx; Statistics
DS6400 3 Parameter Default Setting Diagnostics PackTrack Debug Message Tx Disabled (unchecked) Enable Unchecked Statistics Disabled (unchecked) 64
Page 81 - READING FEATURES; READING; Figure 74 – Linear Reading; Figure 75 – Partial Scans; Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction; maximum) under which the code reconstruction process is still; Figure 76 – Tilt Angle
READING FEATURES 4 4 READING FEATURES 4.1 ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION (ACR™ 4) The traditional way of barcode reading could be called “Linear Reading”. In this case, the laser beam crosses the barcode symbol from its beginning to its end as shown in the following figure: Laser Beam Figure 74 – Line...
Page 82 - Figure 77 – Reading Zones with
DS6400 4 The decoder will be able to read the label with a tilt angle between + α max and - α max as shown in the following figure: Conveyor Laser Beam No Read No Read - α + α 0 ° OK OK OK OK OK No Read Figure 77 – Reading Zones with α Max 4.2 PACKTRACK™ PackTrack™ is a patented operating mode for D...
Page 83 - DS Scanner PackTrackTM Reference System; Figure 79 – DS Scanner PackTrackTM Reference System
READING FEATURES 4 For correct functioning, the PackTrack™ operating mode requires a calibration just after the installation of the scanners. This operation is absolutely necessary to make the scanner recognize its position in space. Thus, a fixed reference system is required. PackTrack™ uses a righ...
Page 84 - Note; Figure 80 – Opening the Spy Window
DS6400 4 4.2.1 PackTrack™ Calibration for DS6400 By means of the Genius™ software tool SPY, the user can perform PackTrack™ calibration. Select the “SPY” option from the Tools menu or click on the related icon on the Genius™ toolbar to open the following dialog box: Note : When selecting a slave sca...
Page 85 - Figure 82 – Performing the PackTrackTM Calibration; the corresponding edit boxes.
READING FEATURES 4 By selecting the “PackTrack Calibration” option a further dialog box appears allowing to start calibration: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Figure 82 – Performing the PackTrack™ Calibration 1. Place the code at the desired position on the scan line (i.e. Position 1) 2. Measure th...
Page 86 - PackTrackTM Calibration for DS6400 Oscillating Mirror Models; Figure 83 – Oscillating Mirror Models in PackTrackTM Mode; C ambient temperature depending on; Conditions; ANSI Grade B minimum
DS6400 4 4.2.2 PackTrack™ Calibration for DS6400 Oscillating Mirror Models The DS6400 oscillating mirror models can be used in PackTrack™ operating mode only when the scanner is mounted so that the scan line is parallel to the conveyor direction as shown in the following figure: Conveyor Direction S...
Page 88 - READING DIAGRAMS; Figure 84 – Calculating a Scanner Reading Area
DS6400 4 4.4 READING DIAGRAMS The reading diagram given below illustrates the convention used to calculate the minimum and maximum reading distance for barcodes. This procedure allows calculating the reading distance of your scanner when working with a focus different from the one displayed in the r...
Page 89 - Figure 85 – Standard Model 0.20 mm / 8 mils Reading Diagram; CONDITIONS
READING FEATURES 4 4.4.1 DS6400 Standard Model DS6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.20 mm/8 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-100-0XX operating with focus position = 65 cm and barcode density of 0.20 mm (...
Page 90 - Reading distance; Figure 86 – Standard Model 0.20 mm / 8 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 38 36 85 40 (in) 100 95 34 (cm) 90 80 75 70 65 60 26 24 28 30 32 55 22 0 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 (cm) 80 85 90 95 100 0 16 22 (in) 18 20 24 26 30 28 32 34 38 36 40 50 45 40 20 18 16 Min. Reading Distance Max. Reading Distance Reading ...
Page 91 - Figure 87 – Standard Model 0.25 mm / 10 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 DS6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.25 mm/10 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-100-0XX operating with focus position = 90 cm and barcode density of 0.25 mm (10 mils). It is possible to...
Page 92 - Figure 88 – Standard Model 0.25 mm / 10 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 42 40 95 44 (in) 110 105 38 (cm) 100 90 85 80 75 70 30 28 32 34 36 65 26 0 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 (cm) 85 90 95 100 105 18 24 (in) 20 22 26 28 32 30 34 36 40 38 42 60 55 50 24 22 20 Max. Reading Distance Reading distance Focus Distan...
Page 93 - Figure 89 – Standard Model 0.30 mm / 12 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 DS6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.30 mm/12 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-100-0XX operating with focus position = 110 cm and barcode density of 0.30 mm (12 mils). It is possible t...
Page 94 - Figure 90 – Standard Model 0.30 mm / 12 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 60 56 130 64 (in) 160 150 52 (cm) 140 120 110 100 90 80 36 32 40 44 48 70 28 0 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 (cm) 95 100 105 110 115 22 28 (in) 24 26 30 32 36 34 38 40 44 42 46 60 50 40 24 20 16 Max. Reading Distance Reading distance Focus ...
Page 95 - Figure 91 – Standard Model 0.38 mm / 15 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 DS6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.38 mm/15 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-100-0XX operating with focus position = 140 cm and barcode density of 0.38 mm (15 mils). It is possible t...
Page 96 - Figure 92 – Standard Model 0.38 mm / 15 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 60 56 130 64 (in) 160 150 52 (cm) 140 120 110 100 90 80 36 32 40 44 48 70 28 0 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 (cm) 130 140 150 160 170 20 32 (in) 24 28 36 40 48 44 52 56 64 60 68 60 50 40 24 20 16 Max. Reading Distance Reading distance Fo...
Page 97 - Figure 93 – Standard Model 0.50 mm / 20 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 DS6400-100-0XX - Resolution: 0.50 mm/20 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-100-0XX operating with focus position = 120 cm and barcode density of 0.50 mm (20 mils). It is possible t...
Page 98 - Figure 94 – Standard Model 0.50 mm / 20 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 64 60 140 68 (in) 170 160 56 (cm) 150 130 120 110 100 90 40 36 44 48 52 80 32 0 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 (cm) 130 140 150 160 170 20 32 (in) 24 28 36 40 48 44 52 56 64 60 68 70 60 50 28 24 20 Max. Reading Distance Reading distance F...
Page 99 - Figure 95 – Oscillating Mirror Model 0.20 mm / 8 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 4.4.2 DS6400 Oscillating Mirror Model DS6400-105-0XX - Resolution: 0.20 mm/8 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-105-0XX operating with focus position = 60 cm and barcode density of...
Page 100 - Figure 96 - Oscillating Mirror Model 0.20 mm / 8 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 36 85 (in) 34 (cm) 90 80 75 70 65 60 26 24 28 30 32 55 22 0 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 (cm) 80 85 90 0 16 22 (in) 18 20 24 26 30 28 32 34 36 50 45 40 20 18 16 Min. Reading Distance Max. Reading Distance Reading distance Focus Distance Fi...
Page 101 - Figure 97 - Oscillating Mirror Model 0.25 mm / 10 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 DS6400-105-0XX - Resolution: 0.25 mm/10 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-105-0XX operating with focus position = 95 cm and barcode density of 0.25 mm (10 mils). It is possible to...
Page 102 - Figure 98 - Oscillating Mirror Model 0.25 mm / 10 mils Radial Distance
DS6400 4 The curves show the minimum and maximum radial distance. 40 38 90 42 (in) 105 100 36 (cm) 95 85 80 75 70 65 28 26 30 32 34 60 24 0 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 (cm) 85 90 95 100 105 18 24 (in) 20 22 26 28 32 30 34 36 40 38 42 55 50 45 22 20 18 Max. Reading Distance Reading distance Focus Distanc...
Page 103 - Figure 99 - Oscillating Mirror Model 0.30 mm / 12 mils Reading Diagram
READING FEATURES 4 DS6400-105-0XX - Resolution: 0.30 mm/12 mils The diagram shows a global reading area, which includes all possible focus positions, and the reading area obtained for the DS6400-105-0XX operating with focus position = 110 cm and barcode density of 0.30 mm (12 mils). It is possible t...
Page 109 - MAINTENANCE; the scanner is turned off or at; p Lon Slave Scanner; in GeniusTM and configure the Lonworks Slave Scanner; On the Master scanner,; check the Modify & Backu
MAINTENANCE 5 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window (Figure A, 7) periodically for correct operation of the scanner. Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alc...
Page 111 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; the “Power On” LED is not lit.; Serial On Line Mode:; Are the Start-Stop string correctly assigned?
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Before contacting your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, it is suggested to save the device configuration to a *.ddc file by means of the Genius™ software configuration program and check the device exact model and serial number. TROUBLESHOOT...
Page 114 - ELECTRICAL FEATURES; Baud Rate; OPTICAL FEATURES
DS6400 7 7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES (see note 1) Supply voltage 15 to 30 Vdc Power consumption 15 W typical 20 W Max. (including startup current) Main (isolated) Baud Rate RS232 1200 to 115200 RS485 full-duplex 1200 to 115200 RS485 half-duplex 1200 to 115200 20 mA current loop (INT-30 ...
Page 115 - TECHNICAL FEATURES; SOFTWARE FEATURES
TECHNICAL FEATURES 7 SOFTWARE FEATURES Interleaved 2/5 Code 39 standard Codabar Code 128 EAN128 Code 93 (Standard and Full ASCII) Readable codes EAN/UPC (including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5) Code selection Up to 10 codes during one reading phase Headers and Terminators Transmitted messages can be person...
Page 116 - GLOSSARY; is able; , the DS6400 is able to cover a reading
GLOSSARY ACR™ 4 Each version of the base has the powerful code reconstruction technology (ACR™ 4). The new fourth generation ACR™ considerably increases the code reconstruction reading capability in the case of damaged or very tilted barcodes. Aperture Term used on the required CDRH warning labels t...
Page 119 - INDEX
INDEX A ACR™ 4; 65 C CE Compliance; viii Cleaning; 93 Connectors 25-pin connector; 15 26-pin connector; 15 DeviceNet; 30 Ethernet; 28 Lonworks; 24 Profibus; 31 D DeviceNet; 30 E Electrical Connections; 13 Electrical Safety; vii F Flash™ Dynamic Focus; 48 Continuous Mode; 48 D-Flash™ Mode; 49 Fixed M...
Page 120 - Reading Diagrams 72
PackTrack™; 66 Parameter Explorer Window; 60 Parameter Groups Default Values ; 61 Patents; vi Positioning; 33 Pitch Angle; 33 Skew Angle; 34 Tilt Angle; 34 Power Supply; viii; 32 Profibus; 31 R Reading Diagrams; 72 Oscillating Mirror Models; 83 Standard Models; 73 Reading Features; 65 Reference Docu...
Page 121 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 07 Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el DS6400-XXX-XXX, Laser Scanner; e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles ...