Configuration Database - Omron MicroHAWK V320-F User Manual

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Configuration Database

WebLink's Configuration Database is a system that uses two or more unique camera configurations
that are automatically attempted during a read cycle. It allows for multiple camera changes to be made
without interaction from the user. WebLink is used to configure the database settings and verify that all
the database indexes are working correctly.
The Configuration Database can be used to fine-tune the reader's performance in your application. It
can run multiple decode options in a single read cycle. You can enable Configuration Database and
define the number of configurations in Advanced Settings. Configurations are set up individually and
saved individually. Configuration database is set up in the Setup tab and tested in the Run tab. Virtually
all Acquire and Decode settings can be individualized per database entry. Clicking the gear icon
shows a view of all database settings. Settings can be based on Windows of Interest (WOIs), meaning
a new picture is taken for each decode. Settings can also be based on Regions of Interest (ROIs),
meaning decodes are attempted on a single image.
Important: Auto Photometry should be disabled while using the Configuration Database.
The Configuration Database is useful in applications where:
• More than one symbol type is present;
• A symbol may require different photometry settings to decode;
• Symbols are presented at different depths;
• Multiple symbols with the same data need to be decoded;
• Multiple symbols need to be read in a specific order.
4-7-1 Overview of Setup Process
Use WebLink to define the number of active database indexes, located in the Advanced Settings.
Use Weblink to configure each of the database indexes by selecting them in the Setup view.
Tips
• The indexes are not cycled in Setup mode. Switch to Run mode for read cycle testing.
• Set the Number of Symbols to match the number of barcodes you need to decode.
• If decoding multiple barcodes in the same image, make the following changes in Advanced Settings
> Configuration Database:
• Image Process Looping: Enabled
• Image Dimensions: Region of Interest
• Save each index configuration by clicking on the database icons when done.
• Index number is only output in Run mode if enabled.
• Save settings to the flash memory of the reader when all the indexes in the Configuration Database
have been defined for the application.
4-7-2 Start and Run Views
You can use Assisted Setup, Create a New Setup, and Load a Setup, along with Advanced
Settings, to manipulate reader settings.
Note: Assisted Setup and Create a New Setup will both default the reader.
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