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Cat. No. Z140-E1-2
V530-R150E–2, V530-R150EP-2
2-Dimensional Code Reader
(Fixed Type)
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. Z140-E1-2 V530-R150E–2, V530-R150EP-2 2-Dimensional Code Reader (Fixed Type) OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 V530-R150E-2, V530-R150EP-2 2-Dimensional Code Reader (Fixed Type) Operation Manual Produced November 2000...
  • Page 3 No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Never- theless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ..... 1 Safety Precautions ....... 2 General Precautions .
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 Functions and Operations ... . . SET (Setting) Mode ......MON (Monitor) Mode .
  • Page 6 About this Manual: This manual describes the features, specifications and operation of the V530-R150 2-Di- mensional Code Reader and includes the following sections. Section 1 gives an overview of the features, applications and basic configurations for the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader. Section 2 describes the different parts of the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader, and details the connections and other procedures necessary for installation.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS This section provides general precautions for using the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions Caution Do not touch fluorescent or halogen light while the power in ON or immediately after the power is turned OFF. These lights generate heat and can cause burns. The following must be followed to ensure the safety. Caution Do not use the V530-R150 in environments with flammable or explosive gases.

  • Page 9: General Precautions

    OMRON representative. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equip- ment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equip- ment with double safety mechanisms.

  • Page 10: Installation Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS Installation Precautions The V530-R150 is highly reliable and resistant to most environ- mental factors. The following guidelines, however, must be fol- lowed to ensure reliability and optimum use of the V530-R150. Components Be sure to use the Camera, Camera Cable, and Console de- signed for the V530-R150.
  • Page 11 PRECAUTIONS Installation Orientation of Controller To improve heat dissipation, install the controller in the following orientation only: CORRECT Do not install the controller in the orientations shown in the fol- lowing diagram. INCORRECT INCORRECT xiii...
  • Page 12 PRECAUTIONS Ambient Temperature Maintain a minimum clearance of 50mm above and below V530-R150 components to improve air circulation. Do not install V530-R150 components immediately above strong heat sources, such as heaters, transformers, or large- capacity resistors. Do not let the ambient operating temperature exceed 50 C. Provide a forced-air fan or air conditioning if the ambient tem- perature might exceed 50 C.
  • Page 13 PRECAUTIONS Cables Always turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting cables. Cameras The camera’s case is connected to the 0V line in the internal cir- cuits. Heed the following precautions to prevent noise interference. Do not ground the camera. Do not remove the base attached to the camera.

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Package Contents Confirming Package Contents Check the contents of the package as soon as you receive the V530-R150. Contact the nearest OMRON representative if any of the follow- ing items are missing. V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader Controller Operation Manual (this manual)

  • Page 15: Features

    SECTION 1 Features This section gives an overview of the features, applications and basic configurations for the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader. Overview of V530-R150 Application ... . . Functions ........Trigger Inputs and Outputs .

  • Page 16: Overview Of V530-R150 Application

    Section Overview of V530-R150 Application Overview of V530-R150 Application The following illustrations show configurations and typical ap- plications for the V530-R150. Unit Connections and Wiring Monitor Power Supply Console Camera Refer to Section 2 Installation for detailed descriptions. Connections for Peripheral Devices Programmable Personal Computer Controller...
  • Page 17 Section Overview of V530-R150 Application Displaying Images Switch to through image and adjust the focus, camera setting distance, and lighting. Through Camera Lighting Monitor Refer to 2-4 Camera, 2-5 CCTV Lens , and 2-6 Lighting for de- tailed descriptions. Setting Reading Conditions Operate the Console while checking menus on the monitor.
  • Page 18 Section Overview of V530-R150 Application Performing Reading Refer to 6-2 MON (Monitor) Mode and 6-3 RUN Mode for de- tailed descriptions.

  • Page 19: Functions

    Section Functions Functions Easy to check the cause of error when reading is NG judgment using the image analysis mode. p. 142 Image storage: Up to 24 reading images can be stored in memory. Confirm errors by displaying the stored images. p.

  • Page 20: Trigger Inputs And Outputs

    Section Trigger Inputs and Outputs Trigger Inputs and Outputs Trigger Inputs Trigger inputs from terminal blocks: p. 25 Enter input signals to perform one shot reading, continuous reading and level trigger. Trigger inputs from RS-232C: p. 46, 52 Enter input signals to perform one shot reading and continuous reading.

  • Page 21: Installation

    SECTION 2 Installation This section describes the different parts of the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader, and details the connections and other procedures necessary for installation. Component Names and Functions ....Connections .

  • Page 22: Component Names And Functions

    Section Component Names and Functions Component Names and Functions The following diagram shows the terminals, connectors, and in- dicators on the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader. Ground Power supply Output Input terminal terminals terminals terminals POWER indicator Monitor connector indicator ERROR indicator Console connector...

  • Page 23: Connections

    Details are provided later in this section. *Components marked with an asterisk are specially designed Power Supply p. 10 for the V530-R150. (OMRON’s S82K-01524 or Other products cannot be used. S82K-05024 recommended.) *F150-KP Console (Cable length: 2m) Monitor F150-VM Monitor...

  • Page 24: Power Supply And Ground

    Section Power Supply and Ground Power Supply and Ground Wire the power supply and the ground to the top terminal block, and tighten the screws to a torque of between 0.5 and 0.6 N m. After wiring, check to make sure that the wiring is correct. Caution Cover the terminal blocks with the Terminal Block Protection Covers.
  • Page 25 Power supply voltage 24 VDC+10%, –15% Use a power supply with the following specifications when con- necting the V530-R150 and F150-M05L LCD Monitor to one power supply. We recommend using OMRON’s S82K-05024 Power Supply. Output current 1.6 A min. Power supply voltage 24 VDC+10%, –15%...

  • Page 26: Camera

    Section Camera Camera The camera is designed for the V530-R150. Mounting the Camera The specified camera distance is only an approximation. Mount the Camera so that it can be adjusted within a range containing the specified distance from the reading object. Camera (Unit: mm) Two M4 holes with a...

  • Page 27: Cctv Lens

    Section CCTV Lens CCTV Lens When using a F150-S1A Camera, refer to the following graph to select the appropriate Lens end Extension Tube. The lens re- quired will differ depending on the size of the reading object and the distance from the Camera. Adjust the field of vision of the Camera so that a 2-dimensional code is at least 5 pixels per cell.
  • Page 28 Section CCTV Lens Camera Extension Tube t j (mm) Lens Camera distance A (mm) Field of vision L (mm) Lens Focal Brightness Max. outer Total Filter size length diameter length 3Z4S-LE 4.8 mm F1.8 40.5 mm dia. 35.5 mm C418DX 3Z4S-LE 6.5 mm F1.8...
  • Page 29 Section CCTV Lens Extension Tubes One or more Extension Tubes are inserted between the lens and the Camera to focus the Camera image. Use a combination of one or more of the six sizes of tube to achieve the required length.

  • Page 30: Lighting

    Section Lighting Lighting A stable image must be obtained to ensure accurate inspection. Use appropriate lighting for the application and the reading ob- ject. Lighting Methods Back Lighting A stable, high-contrast image can be obtained using back light- ing. Applications: Transparent objects such as LCD glass Camera Reading object (2-dimensional code)
  • Page 31 Section Lighting Oblique Lighting Detection is made by distinguishing regular and diffuse reflected light. Applications: PCBs and electronic parts Camera Light source Reading object (2-dimensional code) Coaxial Lighting A stable image with few shadows can be obtained of a reading object with an uneven surface by detecting only regular reflected light.

  • Page 32: Mounting The Controller

    Mounting to DIN Track The 2-Dimensional Code Reader can be easily mounted to or re- moved from 35-mm DIN Track. The following DIN tracks are available from OMRON. PFP-100N (1 m) PFP-50N (50 cm) PFP-100N2 (1 m) PEP-M End Plate...
  • Page 33 Section Mounting the Controller Removing the Controller Use a screwdriver to pull the hook down and then pull out the Controller from the bottom. 2-7-2 Mounting on a Flat Surface Four, M4 (Unit: mm)

  • Page 34: Terminal Blocks

    SECTION 3 Terminal Blocks This section describes the specifications, procedures,inputs and outputs used when operat- ing the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader via terminal blocks. Specifications ....... . 3-1-1 Crimp Terminals and Cables .

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Use a DC power supply with safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side. Excessively high voltage can result in elec- tric shock. Input Specifications Item V530-R150E-2 (NPN model) V530-R150EP-2 (PNP model) Input voltage 12 to 24 VDC 10% ON current...
  • Page 36 Section Specifications Output Specifications Item V530-R150E-2 (NPN model) V530-R150EP-2 (PNP model) Output voltage 12 to 24 VDC 10% Load current 45 mA max. ON residual 2 V max. voltage OFF leakage 0.1 mA max. current Internal circuits Output terminal COM OUT...
  • Page 37 Section Specifications There are 3 kinds of COM OUT (*1 to *3) for each output terminal. Connect with reference to the following table. Bottom Power supply o e su Not connected – Appropriate ground Control output o ou u Error output BUSY GATE Control output...

  • Page 38: Trigger Input And Output Format

    Section Trigger Input and Output Format Trigger Input and Output Format 3-2-1 Trigger Input Reading is performed by inputting a signal to the TRIG A or B ter- minals when in MON (monitor) or RUN mode. TRIG A Terminal (One shot mode) One reading is performed on the rising edge (OFF to ON) of TRIG A signal.
  • Page 39 Section Trigger Input and Output Format specifications settings. The default setting is NG: ON. p. 164 DO0 to DO3 Terminals While the coincidence judgment function is ON, the signals are as follows: How to set coincidence judgment function p. 139 Coincident with registered data 0: DO0 terminal turns ON.

  • Page 40: Timing Chart

    Section Timing Chart Timing Chart 3-3-1 One Shot Mode Enter RUN mode Leave RUN mode TRIG A BUSY Image read Image read Image read OK/NG Judgment Coincidence DO 0 to 3 judgment GATE Gate ON Gate ON delay time Output period (RS-232C) Note The output time to RS-232C changes depending on the data vol- ume or baud rate.
  • Page 41 Section Timing Chart Output Terminals Terminal Function Turns ON during RUN mode. BUSY Shows that the V530-R150 is reading an image, changing settings, etc. Do not input the next command while the BUSY signal is ON. Otherwise, commands may not be properly executed. OK/NG Outputs the judgment under the set reading conditions.
  • Page 42 Section Timing Chart 3-3-2 Continuous Mode Enter RUN mode Leave RUN mode TRIG B *Delay of 33.3 ms max. occurs before starting to read images after TRIG B signal is turned ON. BUSY Image read Image read Image read OK/NG Judgment Coincidence DO 0 to 3...
  • Page 43 Section Timing Chart Output Terminals Terminal Function Turns ON during RUN mode. BUSY Shows that the V530-R150 is reading an image, changing settings, etc. Do not input the next command while the BUSY signal is ON. Otherwise, commands may not be properly executed. OK/NG Outputs the judgment under the set reading conditions.
  • Page 44 Section Timing Chart 3-3-3 Reading Level Trigger (when trigger mode is “Level Trigger”) OK judgment (Readable) Enter RUN mode Leave RUN mode TRIG B *Delay of 33.3 ms max. occurs before starting to load images after TRIG B signal is turned ON. BUSY Reading (OK)
  • Page 45 Section Timing Chart OK judgment obtained after repeated reading: TRIG B BUSY Reading Reading (NG) (OK) OK/NG Judgment (OK) Coincidence judgment DO 0 to 3 (RS-232C) Note The output time to RS-232C will vary according to the data vol- ume and baud rate.
  • Page 46 Section Timing Chart NG judgment after repeated reading: NG is output when TRIG B is turned OFF. TRIG B BUSY Reading Reading Reading (NG) (NG) (NG) Judgment (NG) OK/NG DO 0 to 3 (RS-232C) (Error codes) Note The output time to RS-232C will vary according to the data vol- ume and baud rate.

  • Page 47: System Examination

    Section System Examination System Examination Processing Time Calculation Processing time (reading time) is calculated as follows: Processing Shutter time Delay of loading Loading image time of camera image (see note) time (33.3 ms fixed) Decode time Display time Note A delay will occur before starting to load monitor images if through images are displayed.
  • Page 48 Regardless of the displayed image (through/freeze), a 33.3 ms max. delay occurs before loading the image after the TRIG B sig- nal is input. Standard Processing Time (values for OMRON’s standard codes) QR Code (Normal Mode) Matrix size Processing time...

  • Page 49: Rs-232C

    SECTION 4 RS-232C This section describes the specifications, procedures, inputs and outputs used when operat- ing the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader via RS-232C. Specifications ....... . 4-1-1 Connector .

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Section Specifications Specifications 4-1-1 Connector The V530-R150 uses 9-pin D-SUB female connectors. The pin numbers and names are shown below. Recommended OMRON Connector Model Model No. Plug XM2A-0901 Hood XM2S-0911 Signal Name FG (GND) Frame ground SD (TXD) Send Data...
  • Page 51 Section Specifications 4-1-2 Wiring Only use a shielded RS-232C cable. Standard Connections V530-R150 External device Signal Signal Shield Connections for RS/CS Control V530-R150 External device Signal Signal Shield Note Pin numbers will depend on the external device being con- nected. Refer to the manual for the external device.
  • Page 52 Section Specifications 4-1-3 Connection Align the connector with the socket and press the connector straight into place. Tighten the two screws on the edges of the connector. Note 1. Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or dis- connecting cables. Peripheral devices can be damaged if connected or disconnected with the power supply turned 2.

  • Page 53: Communication Settings

    Section Communication Settings Communication Settings 4-2-1 Normal Communications Mode If the Normal communications mode is selected, data can be out- put in normal format to an external device via the RS-232C port. Communications method setting menu p. 161, 162 I/O via the RS-232C Port V530 Host computer Input command...
  • Page 54 Section Communication Settings TRIG A Signal as Reading Trigger V530 Host computer TRIG A Perform reading The BUSY terminal turns ON while readings are being performed. Gate ON time varies according to data vol- Output judgment ume and baud rate. Receive judgment A timeout error occurs if there is no response from the host com- puter within the set time when RS/CS or Xon/off is selected for...
  • Page 55 Section Communication Settings The V530-R150 automatically reads these commands, exe- cutes them, and writes any judgments to the Write Area. V530 Programmable Controller Unit No.: 00 (fixed) Checks Read Area for a command. Returns command. The rest of the operation is not performed if the Command sent to command format is incor-...
  • Page 56 Section Communication Settings TRIG A Signal as Reading Trigger Set the Read Area to “None.” V530 Programmable Controller Unit No.: 00 (fixed) TRIG A Executes reading. Terminal block BUSY terminal turned ON during readings. Writes data to Write Area. Returns write completed response.
  • Page 57 Section Communication Settings Using TXD Instructions Commands are sent from the Programmable Controller to the V530-R150 using TXD instructions in the Programmable Con- troller’s ladder program instead of the Read Area. If TXD instruc- tions are to be used to send commands, set the Read Area to “None.”...

  • Page 58: Trigger Inputs And Output Format

    Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Trigger Inputs and Output Format 4-3-1 Normal Command Connection Function Command One shot reading Start continuous reading Stop continuous reading Request to resend reading data Read the scene number currently displayed Switch the scene @SN Scene No.
  • Page 59 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Data Matrix Normal Mode or Pattern Mode Error Code Description E100 No candidate for FP E110 No FP E111 Error 1 FP E112 FP in wrong position Decode error ecode e o E120 E121 E122 E123 E150...
  • Page 60 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Send <Footer> Receive Correct reading: <Header > <Number of Digits> <Reading Data> <FCS> <Footer> Incorrect reading: Reading continues to be performed for the number of retries specified in the setting conditions. An error code is output when an error occurs.
  • Page 61 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Send Starts reading. <Footer> Receive Correct reading: <Header > <Number of Digits> <Reading Data> <FCS> <Footer> Incorrect reading: <Header > <Error Code> <FCS> <Footer> When Coincidence Judgment is ON: <Header > <Number> <Reading Data> <FCS>...
  • Page 62 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Receive Last reading data Read the Scene Number Currently Displayed (@SN) 1:1 Connection The displayed scene number (0 to 9) is output. Send <Footer> Receive <Header > <Scene No.> <Footer> Switch the Scene (@SN Scene No.) 1:1 Connection Switches the scene number to be displayed.
  • Page 63 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Send <Unit No.> <Footer> Receive Correct reading: <Header > <Unit No.> <Number of Digits> <Reading Data> <FCS> <Footer> Incorrect reading: <Header > <Unit No.> <Error Code> <FCS> <Footer> When Reading Accuracy is ON: <Header > <Unit No.>...
  • Page 64 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Send <Unit No.> <Footer> Receive Data is output from the V530-R150 without polling commands. <Header > <Unit No.> <Scene No.> <Footer> Switch the Scene (@MS Unit No. Scene No.) 1:N Connection Switches the scene number to be displayed. Send <Unit No.>...
  • Page 65 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Error Code Table Following error codes are output according to the cause of errors when NG reading judgment is output. (FP = Finder Pattern; TP = Timing Pattern.) Refer to 9-2 Error Codes and Countermeasures for details. QR Code (Normal Mode or Pattern Mode) Error Code Description...
  • Page 66 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Pattern Mode Error Code Description E160 No TP E161 More than 1 TP E170 No FP E171 More than 1 FP E172 FP in wrong position E180 Decode error ecode e o E181 E182 One Shot Reading (10) 1:1 Connection Reading ends and the judgments are output when the reading is...
  • Page 67 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Reading Judgment Write Begin write word 15 to 12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Write flag 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reading data 1st byte Reading data 2nd byte Reading data 3rd byte Reading data 4th byte...
  • Page 68 Section Trigger Inputs and Output Format Switch the Scene Number –1 (22) 1:1 Connection Decreases the scene number by one. When the current scene number is 0, the scene number will switch to 9. Read Begin read Setting word 15 to 12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0...

  • Page 69: Fcs Calculation

    Section FCS Calculation FCS Calculation FCS (Frame Check Sequence) can be attached to output data to improve communications. (For normal communications only). FCS is the result of taking the XOR for each byte between header and footer (8 bits) and converting to 2-character ASCII codes. Each time data is received, the host link calculates the FCS and checks it against the FCS attached to sending data so that send- ing data can be checked for errors.

  • Page 70: Connection Examples

    Section Connection Examples Connection Examples 4-5-1 Connection Examples for Programmable Controller (Normal) System Configuration Sync. Sensor Power Supply (24 VDC) Monitor RS-232C Cable XW2Z-500T (5 m) V530-R150 Programmable Controller Camera Power Supply Unit: CQM1-PA** CPU Unit: CQMI-CPU*** Cable Wiring V530-R150 Programmable Controller Signal Pin No.
  • Page 71 Section Connection Examples Communication Settings V530-R150 p. 161 Item Setting Baud rate 19200 bps Data length 8 bit Parity bits EVEN Stop bits 2 bit Header None Footer Mode Normal Programmable Controller: Turn OFF the DIP switch of CQM1. Set DM6645 to [1001], DM6646 to [0904], DM6648 to [1000] and DM6649 to [0D00].
  • Page 72 Section Connection Examples The data received from the CQM1 is saved in order from the highest digit in DM0200 from the first bit. Clears DM0200 to DM0220. Stores reading data in order from DM0200. 4-5-2 Connection Examples for Programmable Controller (Host Link) System Configuration Power Supply...
  • Page 73 Section Connection Examples Cable Wiring V530-R150 Programmable Controller Signal Pin No. Pin No. Signal Shield (*) Pin numbers will depend on the CPU unit or Host Link Unit being con- nected. Refer to the manual for the Programmable Controller being con- nected.
  • Page 74 Section Connection Examples Program Examples A command (reading trigger) is sent to the V530-R150 and the data received at the V530-R150 is written to the specified words of the Programmable Controller. Set the reading conditions of the V530-R150 and set the reading mode to RUN mode.
  • Page 75 Section Connection Examples 4-5-3 Connection Examples for Personal Computers (Normal) System Configuration Power Supply (24 VDC) Monitor RS-232C Cable V530-R150 Camera Personal Computer Cable Wiring V530-R150 Personal computer Signal Pin No. Pin No. Signal Shield (*) Pin numbers will depend on the type of personal computer connected. Refer to the manual of the personal computer.
  • Page 76 Even if the data is read correctly, it is not output until polling commands are given. System Configuration The number of RS-232C/RS-422(485) converters/adapters required will be one more than the number of V530-R150s in the system. An example of a configuration using OMRON’s...
  • Page 77 Section Connection Examples NT-AL001 Adapter is given below. Descriptions of connections 1 to 4 are given after the diagram. Host 5 VDC power (Computer or Programmable Controller) supply RS-232C NT-AL001 Connection 4 RS-422 Connection 3 RS-422 RS-422 Connection 2 Connection 2 NT-AL001 NT-AL001 NT-AL001...
  • Page 78 Section Connection Examples Cable Wiring Connection 1 The wiring required between V530-R150s and NT-AL001s is shown below. V530-R150 NT-AL001 Meaning Signal Signal Pin No. Pin No. SD (TXD) SD (TXD) Send data RD (RXD) RD (RXD) Receive data RS (RTS) RS (RTS) Request to send CS (CTS)
  • Page 79 Section Connection Examples Connection 4 The wiring required between the host and the NT-AL001 is shown below. Host NT-AL001 Meaning Signal Signal Pin No. Pin No. SD (TXD) SD (TXD) Send data RD (RXD) RD (RXD) Receive data RS (RTS) RS (RTS) Request to send CS (CTS)
  • Page 80 Section Connection Examples Process Flow Set the unit numbers for each of the V530-R150s. (In this example, the unit numbers are set to 00, 01, and 02.) After the V530-R150 reads a code, it holds the data without outputting it. Polling commands are sent out in order from the host and the data is downloaded.

  • Page 81: Operations

    SECTION 5 Operations This section gives an overview of menu operations for the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader and explains the procedures required to perform basic operations. For more details of operations on the V530-R150, refer to Section 6 Functions and Opera- tions.

  • Page 82: Menu Operations

    Section Menu Operations Menu Operations Console The Console is used to perform menu operations. Be sure to fa- miliarize yourself with Console operations before actually using the menus. TRIG (trigger) Key ESC (escape) Key ENT (enter) Key Up, Down, Left, and Right Keys SHIFT Key Function...
  • Page 83 Section Menu Operations Screen Displays Scene No. The current scene number is given. 10 different reading conditions can be set. Mode (*1) The current mode is displayed. ––– ––– ms Scn 0 Freeze (0) Displayed Image The type of image currently displayed on the screen is indicated.

  • Page 84: Step 1 Starting

    Section STEP 1 Starting STEP 1 Starting Procedure Be sure that the basic V530-R150 components have been connected correctly. p. 9 Turn ON the power supply on the monitor. Turn ON the power supply on the V530-R150. A startup message appears followed by a processing mes- sage.
  • Page 85 Section STEP 1 Starting Be sure that the 2-dimensional code is correctly displayed within the field of vision on the monitor. The through image is displayed by pressing the SHIFT + Down Keys. If not displayed correctly, adjust the focus, cam- era setting distance and lighting.

  • Page 86: Step 2 Setting Reading Conditions

    Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions The default setting is for MON (monitor) mode to be displayed when the power is first turned ON. Before setting the reading conditions it is necessary to switch to SET mode. Note This section only describes the necessary functions for basic op- erations.
  • Page 87 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Move to SET using the Up Key and press the ENT Key. The following screen is displayed. The screen is in SET mode. QRCode (Normal) QRCode (Pattern) DataMatrix (Normal) DataMatrix (Pattern)
  • Page 88 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions QR Code Reading Select the required shutter speed and symbol color. The other reading conditions can be set using the teaching function. Using the teaching function, a reading is performed on the reading object and, based on this, parameters are set automatically. Select QRCode (Normal) .
  • Page 89 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Select Read QR (Normal) . 1.Read QR (Normal) Select Reading Settings (Teaching) . Reading Settings (Teaching) Reading Settings (Manual) Display Settings Function Settings Select the symbol color using the Up/Down Keys. Press the ENT Key to validate the setting and go back to the window shown in step 8.
  • Page 90 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Press the ESC Key once more to return to MON (monitor) mode.
  • Page 91 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Press the TRIG Key on the Console to perform one reading. Parameters are set based on the data obtained with this reading. If reading is performed successfully, the teaching function will automatically turn OFF. To repeat this opera- tion, go back to SET mode and repeat the procedure from step 7.
  • Page 92 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Data Matrix Reading Select the required shutter speed and matrix size. The other reading conditions can be set using the teaching function. Using the teaching function, a reading is performed on the reading object and, based on this, parameters are set automatically. Select DataMatrix (Normal) .
  • Page 93 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Select 1. Read DM (Normal) . 0.Image Adjust (DM) 1.Read DM (Normal) Select Reading Settings (Teaching) . Reading Settings (Teaching) Reading Settings (Manual) Display Settings Function Settings Select the matrix size for the code using the Up/Down Keys. Press the ENT Key to validate the setting and go back to the window shown in step 8.
  • Page 94 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Press the ESC Key once to go back to the window shown in step 3. Press the ESC Key once more to return to MON (monitor) mode. –––– ––––ms Scn 0 Freeze (0)
  • Page 95 Section STEP 2 Setting Reading Conditions Press the TRIG Key on the Console to perform one reading. Parameters are set based on the data obtained with this reading. If reading is performed successfully, the teaching function will automatically turn OFF. To repeat this opera- tion, go back to SET mode and repeat the procedure from step 7.

  • Page 96: Step 3 Checking Reading

    Section STEP 3 Checking Reading STEP 3 Checking Reading Confirm whether reading is performed correctly under the setting conditions. The reading is performed in MON (monitor) mode. Reading judgment is not output to terminal blocks or RS-232C but displayed on the monitor. Procedure Press the ESC Key from the basic screen of SET mode to enter MON (monitor) mode.

  • Page 97: Step 4 Starting Code Reading

    Section STEP 4 Starting Code Reading STEP 4 Starting Code Reading Enter RUN mode to perform readings. The reading judgment is output to external devices through terminal blocks or RS-232C. Procedure Move the cursor to MON (monitor) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections are displayed.
  • Page 98 Section STEP 4 Starting Code Reading Input reading trigger. Reading is performed. 200ms ABCDE12345...

  • Page 99: Step 5 Quitting

    Section STEP 5 Quitting STEP 5 Quitting Note Be sure to save the revised setting data to flash memory before turning OFF. As the V530-R150 loads data from flash memory at startup, any new data be will lost if it is not saved to flash memory. Also, imag- es in RAM are cleared when power is turned OFF.
  • Page 100 Section STEP 5 Quitting Select Execute after the confirmation message is dis- played. When saving has been completed, the screen from step 1 will be returned. Setting data will be saved. Note Never input the reset signal or turn OFF the power when proces- sing messages are displayed.

  • Page 101: Functions And Operations

    SECTION 6 Functions and Operations This section gives details of the functions and operations possible with the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader, including the procedures necessary for communications with external devices. SET (Setting) Mode ......6-1-1 Menu Registration .

  • Page 102: Set (Setting) Mode

    Section SET (Setting) Mode SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-1 Menu Registration The V530-R150 has the four reading modes shown below. Chose the mode that is appropriate for the type of code and the conditions in which it is to be read. Menu Contents QR Code (Normal)
  • Page 103 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Enter the SET mode. The following items will be displayed. QRCode (Normal) QRCode (Pattern) DataMatrix (Normal) DataMatrix (Pattern) Select the required item using the Up/Down Keys and press the ENT Key. Example: If QRCode (Normal) is selected, the following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 104 Section SET (Setting) Mode Changing Modes Procedure Press the SHIFT and ESC Keys together. The modes will be displayed. 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) QRCode (Normal) 2. Image Analysis QRCode (Pattern) DataMatrix (Normal) DataMatrix (Pattern) Select the required item using the Up/Down Keys and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 105 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-2 Menu Tree Explanations that apply to more than one mode are covered together. For explanations of the various operations, refer to the pages given in the following menu tree.
  • Page 106 Section SET (Setting) Mode For QR Code Reading in Normal Mode Shutter Speed 1/100 s 0. Image Adjust Filtering 1/500 s BGS Levels 1/2000 s p. 98 1/10000 s Weak Smoothing p. 99 Strong Smoothing Enhance Edges Upper p. 102 Lower Reading Settings (Teaching) Symbol Color: Black...
  • Page 107 Section SET (Setting) Mode For QR Code Reading in Pattern Mode Shutter Speed 1/100 s 0. Image Adjust Filtering 1/500 s BGS Levels 1/2000 s 1/10000 s p. 98 Weak Smoothing Strong Smoothing p. 99 Enhance Edges Upper Lower p. 102 Pattern Settings Model Registration 1.
  • Page 108 Section SET (Setting) Mode For Data Matrix Code Reading in Normal Mode Shutter Speed 1/100 s 0. Image Adjust (DM) Filtering 1/500 s Filtering Retry 1/2000 s p. 98 BGS Levels 1/10000 s Weak Smoothing Strong Smoothing Enhance Edges p. 99 p.
  • Page 109 Section SET (Setting) Mode For Data Matrix Code Reading in Pattern Mode Shutter Speed 1/100 s 0. Image Adjust Filtering 1/500 s BGS Levels 1/2000 s p. 98 1/10000 s Weak Smoothing Strong Smoothing Enhance Edges p. 99 Upper Lower p.
  • Page 110 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-3 Image Adjust 0. Image Adjust Shutter Speed 0. Image Adjust (DM) Shutter Speed The suitable shutter speed can be selected according to the moving rate of the reading codes. Procedure Select 0. Image Adjust . 0.
  • Page 111 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select an appropriate speed whilst viewing the image. Press the ENT Key to validate the setting. Moving rate Slow Fast 0. Image Adjust Filtering 0. Image Adjust (DM) Filtering Select the way the image taken by the Camera is to be pro- cessed before it is displayed.
  • Page 112 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select 0. Image Adjust . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Filtering . Shutter Speed Filtering BGS Levels Select an appropriate filtering method whilst viewing the image. Press the ENT Key to validate the setting. Weak Smoothing Strong Smoothing Enhance Edges...
  • Page 113 Section SET (Setting) Mode 0. Image Adjust (DM) Filtering Retry If this setting is turned ON, the filtering method set will be per- formed twice. The time required for filtering will increase by approximately 33 ms, but when reading codes made up of dots, reading can be performed with greater stability by performing smoothing twice.
  • Page 114 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select either OFF or ON , and press the ENT Key to validate the setting. 0. Image Adjust BGS Levels 0. Image Adjust (DM) BGS Levels Use this setting to set lower and upper limits of the density for images that are read.
  • Page 115 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select BGS Levels . Shutter Speed Filtering BGS Levels Change the upper and lower limits as required. Press the Right Key to increase values by 1. Press the Left Key to decrease values by 1. Press the SHIFT Key together with Right/Left Key to increase/decrease values by 10.
  • Page 116 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-4 Read QR (Normal) 1. Read QR (Normal) Reading Settings (Teaching) Using the teaching function, a reading image is obtained, mea- surement is performed on this image, and based on the results of this measurement, parameters for reading conditions (Right & Left Reverse, Gray Edge Value) are automatically determined.
  • Page 117 Section SET (Setting) Mode Black Black symbol printed on white base. White White symbol printed on black base. Press the ESC Key to return to the window shown in step 1. Press the ESC Key once more to return to MON (monitor) mode.
  • Page 118 Section SET (Setting) Mode It is possible to view and, if necessary, change the parame- ter setting in Reading Settings (Manual) . p.107 6487ms ABCDE12345 GrayEdgeVal: 66 (7~126), Rev: OFF The parameters obtained are displayed. These parameters are used as settings. In RUN mode, only the read data (ABCDE12345 in this example) is output to RS-232C.
  • Page 119 Section SET (Setting) Mode 1. Read QR (Normal) Reading Settings (Manual) The reading conditions can be set manually. If parameters have been set using the teaching function, those parameters can be viewed or changed, if necessary, from this menu. Symbol Color Black Right&Left Reverse Gray Edge Value...
  • Page 120 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select the gray edge value (i.e., the ratio of black and white) used to detect finder patterns. (Setting range: 1 to 127; default setting: 32.) If the ratio of the intensity of black and white is large, set to a large value, and if the ratio of the intensity of black and white is small, set it to a small value.
  • Page 121 Section SET (Setting) Mode Edit the parameters as required. Symbol Color Black Right&Left Reverse Gray Edge Value [66] Gray Edge Value Retry Number of Retries Select Register . <Observe the following points for QR Code reading in Normal mode> Set the filtering method to weak smoothing. If there is enough time available, turn ON the Gray Edge Val- ue Retry function, and set the number of retries to a value between 1 and 9.
  • Page 122 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-5 Read QR (Pattern) 1. Read QR (Pattern) Pattern Settings The method of registering model images of finder patterns, and using these models to find finder patterns from input images is called “pattern search.” Because image patterns are used, code positions can still be found with greater accuracy than with Nor- mal mode, even if the printing quality is poor.
  • Page 123 Section SET (Setting) Mode Model Registration Use the following procedure to register models of finder patterns. Procedure Select Read QR (Pattern) . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Pattern) 2. Image Analysis Select Pattern Settings . Pattern Settings Reading Settings Display Settings Function Settings Select Model Registration .
  • Page 124 Section SET (Setting) Mode Draw a square over the region to be registered as a model. Move the cursor to the top-left corner of the required square and press the ENT Key. 1. Read QR (Pattern) Move the cursor to the Model Registration 176, 131 bottom-right corner of the...
  • Page 125 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select Pattern Settings . Pattern Settings Reading Settings Display Settings Function Settings Select Reference Model . Model Registration Reference Model Search Region The model image will be displayed. 1. Read QR (Pattern) Reference Model ESC/ENT: End Press the ENT or ESC Key to leave this screen.
  • Page 126 Section SET (Setting) Mode Search Region Specify the range over which to search for the model. Procedure Select Read QR (Pattern) . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Pattern) 2. Image Analysis Select Pattern Settings . Pattern Settings Reading Settings Display Settings Function Settings Select Search Region .
  • Page 127 Section SET (Setting) Mode Draw a square over the region to be searched. Under nor- mal conditions, draw the whole screen. 1.Read QR (Pattern) Search Region 1. Read QR (Pattern) Reading Settings Set the reading conditions and the conditions for searching for a model for QR Code reading.
  • Page 128 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select whether Right & Left Reverse of QR Codes is neces- sary. For reading an image after reflection, or through the back of a transparent material, such as glass. For normal reading (from the front of the object) (Default setting) Select the gray edge value (i.e., the ratio of black and white).
  • Page 129 Section SET (Setting) Mode If Display Settings/Finder Pattern is set to ON, whether finder patterns can be detected or not can be confirmed on the screen. If detection is not possible, decrease the correlation threshold value and the pixel skipping parameter and check the model image.
  • Page 130 Section SET (Setting) Mode <Observe the following points for QR Code reading in Pattern mode)> Set the filtering method to weak or strong smoothing. (This also applies to model registration.) If there is enough time available, set the number of retries to a value between 1 and 9.
  • Page 131 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-6 Read DM (Normal) 1. Read DM (Normal) Reading Settings (Teaching) Using the teaching function, a reading image is obtained, mea- surement is performed on this image, and based on the results of this measurement, parameters for reading conditions (symbol color, Right &...
  • Page 132 Section SET (Setting) Mode Use the Up/Down Keys to select the required setting, and validate this setting by pressing the ENT Key. The display will return to the window shown in step 2. 10 10 12 12 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22...
  • Page 133 Section SET (Setting) Mode Press the TRIG Key on the Console to perform one reading. Parameters will be set based on the results of this reading. If the reading is performed correctly, the teaching function will automatically turn OFF. To redo the settings, go to SET mode and repeat the procedure from step 1.
  • Page 134 Section SET (Setting) Mode 1. Read DM (Normal) Reading Settings (Manual) Set the various reading condition parameters. This menu can also be used to view or change parameters set using the teach- ing function. Note “Length of Finder” is the length of the finder patterns for the code expressed in pixel units.
  • Page 135 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select whether Right & Left Reverse of Data Matrix is ne- cessary. Necessary For reading an image after reflection, or through the back of a transparent material, such as glass. For normal reading (from the front of the object) (Default setting) Auto...
  • Page 136 Section SET (Setting) Mode Normal Procedure Select Read DM (Normal) . 0. Image Adjust (DM) 1. Read DM (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Reading Settings (Manual) . Reading Settings (Teaching) Reading Settings (Manual) Display Settings Function Settings Set the items as required. Symbol Color Black Right &Left Reverse...
  • Page 137 Section SET (Setting) Mode If there is enough time available, set the number of retries to a value between 1 and 9. Adjust the filed of vision for the Camera so that there are at least 5 pixels per cell. Ensure that there is a quiet zone (blank margin) of at least 4 cells around the codes.
  • Page 138 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-7 Read DM (Pattern) 1. Read DM (Pattern) Pattern Settings The method of registering model images of finder patterns, and using these models to find finder patterns from input images is called “pattern search.” Because image patterns are used, code positions can still be found with greater accuracy than with Nor- mal mode, even if the printing quality is poor.
  • Page 139 Section SET (Setting) Mode Model Registration Use the following procedure to register models of finder patterns. Procedure Select Read DM (Pattern) . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read DM (Pattern) 2. Image Analysis Select Pattern Settings . Pattern Settings Reading Settings Display Settings Function Settings Select Model Registration .
  • Page 140 Section SET (Setting) Mode Draw a square that fits onto the code without leaving any gaps. Specify the top-left and bottom-right corners of the square. Use the Up/Down/Right/Left Keys to move the cursor to the required positions and press the ENT Key. 1.
  • Page 141 Section SET (Setting) Mode Reference Model It is possible to view the model image (without the surrounding code) by displaying it on the monitor screen. After registering a model, be sure to use this function to check that all 3 places of the model including background, have been registered correctly.
  • Page 142 Section SET (Setting) Mode Select Reference Model . The model image will be dis- played. Model Registration Reference Model Search Region Background 1. Read DM (Pattern) Reference Model Code If a square contains a space, repeat the procedure. Wrong ESC/ENT: End Space Press the ENT or ESC Key to leave this screen.
  • Page 143 Section SET (Setting) Mode Search Region Specify the range over which to search for the model. Procedure Select Read DM (Pattern) . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read DM (Pattern) 2. Image Analysis Select Pattern Settings . Pattern Settings Reading Settings Display Settings Function Settings Select Search Region .
  • Page 144 Section SET (Setting) Mode Draw a square over the region to be searched. Under nor- mal conditions, draw the whole screen. 1. Read DM (Pattern) Search Region 0, 0...
  • Page 145 Section SET (Setting) Mode 1. Read DM (Pattern) Reading Settings Set the reading conditions and the conditions for searching for a model when reading Data Matrix codes. Symbol Color Black Right &Left Reverse Code Size : 10 10 Number of Retries Endpoint Calculation Pixel Skipping Correlation...
  • Page 146 Section SET (Setting) Mode Change the pixel skipping parameters used to search for a model. (1 to 20) The processing time can be reduced if the pixel skipping pa- rameters are set to larger values. However, depending on the image, the search may not be performed since the accu- racy is reduced.
  • Page 147 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select DM (Pattern) . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read DM (Pattern) 2. Image Analysis Select Reading Settings . Pattern Settings Reading Settings Display Settings Function Settings Set the items as required. Symbol Color Black Right &Left Reverse Code Size : 10 10 Number of Retries...
  • Page 148 Section SET (Setting) Mode Ensure that there is a quiet zone (blank margin) of at least 2 cells around the codes. If finder patterns cannot be detected, try the following coun- termeasures: a) Check the model. (Confirm that finder patters have been registered.) b) Decrease the correlation value.
  • Page 149 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-8 Display Settings 1. Read QR (Normal) Display Settings 1. Read DM (Normal) Display Settings 1. Read QR (Pattern) Display Settings 1. Read DM (Pattern) Display Settings Set the contents displayed in MON (monitor) mode and RUN mode.
  • Page 150 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select Read** . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Display Settings . Reading Settings (Teaching) Reading Settings (Manual) Display Settings Function Settings Set the items as required. Reading Data Detail Data Finder Pattern Cell Position Font Size...
  • Page 151 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-9 Function Settings 1. Read QR (Normal) Function Settings 1. Read DM (Normal) Function Settings 1. Read QR (Pattern) Function Settings 1. Read DM (Pattern) Function Settings There are functions that can be used to increase the reliability of reading.
  • Page 152 Section SET (Setting) Mode Judge Coincidence is a function that performs coincidence judgment of reading data. Up to 4 standard data can be registered. Select Data (0 to 3) to register the standard data and then set to ON . Data 0 to 3: The data read in the next trigger is registered as the number of standard data.
  • Page 153 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select Read** . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Function Settings . Reading Settings (Teaching) Reading Settings (Manual) Display Settings Function Settings Set the items as required. Cell Verify Judge Coincidence Data History Reading Accuracy Select Register to validate the settings and leave this win-...
  • Page 154 Section SET (Setting) Mode 6-1-10 Image Analysis 2. Image Analysis Display Pixel Value Displays the density information in the range 0 to 255 for a specif- ic area. 2. Image Analysis Display Pixel Value Specified area is 16 x 16 pixels. Use Up/Down/Left/Right Keys to move to the position for which density information is required.
  • Page 155 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select 2.Image Analysis . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Display Pixel Value . Display Pixel Value Line Bright (X) Line Bright (Y) Image Magnifier Measure Length Move to the required area by using the Up/Down/Left/Right Keys.
  • Page 156 Section SET (Setting) Mode 2. Image Analysis Line Bright A graph showing the density distribution for a desired horizontal or vertical line can be displayed. Line Bright X (fixed Y coordinate) 2. Image Analysis Line Bright (X) White Black...
  • Page 157 Section SET (Setting) Mode Line Bright Y (fixed X coordinate) 2. Image Analysis Line Bright (Y) 0 White Black Specify the beginning and end point of the line for which density distribution is to be displayed. The density distribution is displayed. The ratio of black and white with respect to the gray edge value is displayed.
  • Page 158 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select 2. Image Analysis . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select either Line Bright X or Line Bright Y as required. Display Pixel Value Line Bright (X) Line Bright (Y) Image Magnifier Measure Length Select the gray edge level for black and white judgment.
  • Page 159 Section SET (Setting) Mode To change line, repeat steps 5 and 6 as required. Press the ESC Key to leave this screen. 2. Image Adjust Image Magnifier Magnifies the image in a specified area. 2. Image Analysis Image Magnifier The specified area is 32 x 32 pixels (fixed). Use the Up/Down/Left/Right Keys to move to the position to be magnified.
  • Page 160 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select 2.Image Analysis . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Image Magnifier . Display Pixel Value Line Bright (X) Line Bright (Y) Image Magnifier Measure Length Move to the specified area using Up/Down/Left/Right Keys. Press the SHIFT Key at the same time to move faster.
  • Page 161 Section SET (Setting) Mode 2. Image Analysis Measure Length Measures the size of cells in pixels. For stable reading, adjust the field of vision to be at least five pix- els per cell. 2. Image Analysis QR Code (Pixel/Cell) Data Matrix (Pixel/Cell) V1 (21): 9.0 10 10: 19.0 V2 (25): 7.6...
  • Page 162 Section SET (Setting) Mode Procedure Select 2.Image Analysis . 0. Image Adjust 1. Read QR (Normal) 2. Image Analysis Select Measure Length . Display Pixel Value Line Bright (X) Line Bright (Y) Image Magnifier Measure Length Move the cross cursor to the beginning point using Up/ Down/Left/Right Keys and press the ENT Key.

  • Page 163: Mon (Monitor) Mode

    Section MON (Monitor) Mode MON (Monitor) Mode Confirms whether the reading can be correctly performed with the set conditions. The reading judgment and data are not output to the terminal blocks or RS-232C but displayed on a monitor. Procedure Enter MON (Monitor) mode. MON (monitor) mode is automatically moved to by leaving SET mode using the ESC Key.
  • Page 164 Section MON (Monitor) Mode Reading Time 205ms Reading Judgment NG will be displayed when reading is not performed correctly or reading data is not coincident with registered data for coincidence judgments 0 to 3. Data obtained ABCDE12345 Displayed Images. Press the SHIFT + Up/Down Keys to switch images. Types of Displayed Image Freeze ( ) A still image immediately after measurement.
  • Page 165 Section MON (Monitor) Mode When Reading Data is ON: OK: Reading data are displayed. NG: Error codes are displayed. (e.g.) Reading OK 250ms ABCDE12345...
  • Page 166 Section MON (Monitor) Mode When Detail Data is ON: Detailed data of reading codes are displayed. 205ms Number of FP=4 (1) Retry=0, GrayEdgeValue=32 Thresh=147 Format, Inf. Count=1 Format, Error=0 Mask Pattern=0 Error Correctable Level=L (30%) Model=1 Temporary Version=1 Version=1 X, Y Version=1, 1 Reed Solomon Error=0 Length A–B=137.0 Pixel/Cell=9.8...
  • Page 167 Section MON (Monitor) Mode Data Matrix in Normal Mode Data Matrix in Pattern Mode Setting conditions Setting conditions Supplementary data Information such as the Information such as the A: B: C: Number of finder patterns Number of finder atterns number of finder patterns f fi d detected and their d th i...
  • Page 168 Section MON (Monitor) Mode When Cell Position is ON: A cross cursor will appear at the position recognized as a cell. However, when Read QRCode/Function Settings/Cell V erify is Verify, the cell recognition position is not displayed. 207ms When Cell Verify is Verify: A cross cursor will appear at the position not identified when veri- fied with standard data.
  • Page 169 Section MON (Monitor) Mode When Judge Coincidence is ON: Performs coincidence judgment and the result is displayed. Turn OFF Data History and Reading Accuracy functions since they cannot be used together with Judge Coincidence. Example: OK reading matching Register 1 data 198ms Freeze (9) Register0: 010101...
  • Page 170 Section MON (Monitor) Mode When Data History is ON: The number of readings and the number of OK readings recorded since this setting was turned ON, and error count results are displayed. To reset Data History, set to OFF and select Register .
  • Page 171 Section MON (Monitor) Mode When Reading Accuracy is ON: Ten readings are performed with one trigger and the result is dis- played. The reading accuracy cannot be counted for the continuous reading commands. Turn OFF the Judge Coincidence and Data History, functions as they cannot be used together with the Reading Accuracy func- tion.

  • Page 172: Run Mode

    Section RUN Mode RUN Mode Reading is performed under the setting conditions for the scene displayed. Reading judgement and data are output to external devices. For details regarding the display items, refer to 6-2 MON (Monitor) Mode . p. 151 Procedure Select RUN Mode.

  • Page 173: System

    Section System System 6-4-1 Communications Method Sets communications methods when communicating to external devices via terminal blocks or RS-232C. When communicating in normal format via RS-232C: Set the communications method for RS-232C and Normal . When communicating with host link via RS-232C: Set the communication method for RS-232C and Host link .
  • Page 174 Section System Select OFF or ON. (Default setting: OFF) The number of digits are shown in bytes. A letter or a num- ber is 1 digit. Select Normal or Host link (Default setting: Normal) Normal If Normal is selected for the communications mode, it is possible to communicate with host devices such as personal computers with normal format via RS-232C.
  • Page 175 Section System Set the number of seconds (1 to 120 s) before a timeout er- ror occurs. (Default setting: 5 s) Host Link When Host link is selected for the communications mode, it is possible to communicate with host devices such as Program- mable Controller with host link format via RS-232C.
  • Page 176 Section System Checks the mode of the Programmable Controller in MON (monitor) and RUN modes. Reading starts with MON (monitor) mode. Error messages are dis- played. (Default setting) OFF: Sends the command to switch mode to the Program- mable Controller in MON (monitor) and RUN modes and switch the mode to MON (monitor) mode forci- bly.
  • Page 177 Section System used to wait until the data output becomes stable. Set a time between 1.0 and 1000.0 ms that is longer than the delay time for the external device. (The default setting is 1.0 ms.) Set the time during which the GATE signal is ON. Set a value between 1.0 and 1000.0 ms so that the external device can read the reading judgment.
  • Page 178 Section System Set each item. (e.g.) RS-232C Select End before leaving this screen. 6-4-2 Backup The following four setting data can be backed up to personal computers. This is a useful function for setting other devices with the same data. Backing up the setting data is recommended as a precaution against loss due to data damage or device malfunc- tions.
  • Page 179 Section System sonal computers as BMP is a common image format for Windows. Saving Personal V530 Data Computer Loading Personal Data V530 Computer Note Never input the reset signal or turn OFF the power while saving or loading. Data may be lost, and the V530-R150 may not oper- ate properly the next time it is started.
  • Page 180 Section System Select the number for scene data and image data. Scene No. (0 to 9) Image Data (Memory 0 to 23, Image 0 to 1) Select Execute when the confirmation message is dis- played. (e.g.) When saving system data: Operation Examples for Personal Computers This section describes data transfer using the Hyper Terminal provided on Windows95/98 and Windows NT4.0 computers.
  • Page 181 Section System Saving Data to a Personal Computer (V530-R150 Personal Computer) Procedure Connect the COM1 port on the computer and the V530-R150 using an RS-232 cable. Make the V530-R150 communication settings. The default communication settings are as shown in the fol- lowing table.
  • Page 182 Section System Loading Data From the Computer (V530-R150 Personal Computer) Procedure Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure to connect the V530-R150 and the computer. Select Transfer/Send File from the Hyper Terminal menu. Select the file to be loaded. Set the protocol to Xmodem .
  • Page 183 Section System Procedure Select Image Storage . System settings Communications Backup Image storage Startup mode Multi drop Error method Version Select the conditions. Image storage: Only NG j Select End before leaving this screen.
  • Page 184 Section System 6-4-4 Startup Mode Sets the scene number and mode to be displayed when the pow- er is turned ON. If the V530-R150 is set to start in RUN mode for the scene where the desired reading conditions are registered, reading can be started by simply turning the power ON.
  • Page 185 Section System Select the startup scene number and startup mode. Startup scene Scn 0 Select End before leaving this screen. 6-4-5 Multi Drop One host (personal computer or Programmable Controller) can communicate with more than one V530-R150 by connecting the RS-232C/RS-422/(485) converter.
  • Page 186 Section System Select if connecting multi drop. If ON is selected, the reading result is not output to RS-232C even when reading is performed. When the host sends polling commands, the result will be output. (The default setting is OFF.) Note When this function is turned ON, the flow control in SYS/Communications/Normal is automatically set to Multi drop .
  • Page 187 Section System Set each item. Select End before leaving this screen. 6-4-6 Error Method A V530-R150 does not perform reading while the BUSY terminal is ON even when TRIG A is input. Set whether or not to turn ON the ERR terminal if a trigger signal is sent while the BUSY termi- nal is ON to inform the external device that the trigger has not been accepted.
  • Page 188 Section System Procedure Select Error method . System settings Communications Backup Image storage Startup mode Multi drop Error method Version Select the error system. Select End before leaving this screen.
  • Page 189 Section System 6-4-7 Version The model of the controller and the version of the software can be displayed. V530-R150E -2 Ver. 2.00 2000/01/14 14:30 The model is displayed. The version and production date of the software are dis- played. Procedure Select Version .

  • Page 190: Scenes

    Section Scenes Scenes The V530-R150 has 10 scenes. Set different reading conditions for each scene. Procedure Display the basic screen. Freeze (9) Move the cursor to Scn 0 and press the ENT Key. Freeze (9) Move the cursor to Scn 1 and press the ENT Key. Scene 1 appears.
  • Page 191 Section Scenes Copying Scene Data Procedure Move the cursor to the desired scene number and press the SHIFT+ ESC Keys. Scn 1 Freeze (9) Select Copy . Set the original scene number. Move the cursor to “Scn j” and press the ENT Key. A list of choices will be displayed.
  • Page 192 Section Scenes Clearing Scene Data Procedure Move the cursor to the scene number to be cleared and press the SHIFT + ESC Keys. Scn 1 Freeze (9) Select Clear . The confirmation message is displayed. Select Execute .

  • Page 193: Saving To Flash Memory

    Section Saving to Flash Memory Saving to Flash Memory Be sure to save revised setting data to flash memory before pow- er is turned OFF. As the V530-R150 loads data from flash memory at startup, any new data be will lost if it is not saved to flash memory. Also, imag- es in RAM are cleared when power is turned OFF.
  • Page 194 Section Saving to Flash Memory When saving is completed, the screen in step 1 appears. Note Never input the reset signal or turn OFF the power when proces- sing messages are displayed. Data may be lost, and the V530-R150 may not operate properly the next time it is started.

  • Page 195: Regular Inspections

    SECTION 7 Regular Inspections This section gives basic maintenance procedures and inspection items for the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader.
  • Page 196 Section Regular Inspections To maintain the V530-R150 in the best condition, perform the fol- lowing regularly. Lightly wipe off dirt with a soft cloth. Clean the lens and indicators with a cloth for a lens or air brush. Inspection Items Details Required Tools Power Supply...

  • Page 197: Specifications/Dimensions

    SECTION 8 Specifications/Dimensions This section gives specifications and dimensions for the component parts of the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader. V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader Controller . . Console ........Camera .

  • Page 198: V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader Controller

    Section V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader Controller V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader Controller V530-R150E-2 V530-R150EP-2 (Unit: mm) 8.3 dia. Four, 4.5 dia. 165 min.
  • Page 199 Section V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader Controller Specifications V530-R150E-2 V530-R150EP-2 Input/output type Supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple) Current consumption Approx. 0.5 A Insulation consumption 20 MΩ min. between all DC external terminals and GR terminal (at 100 VDC, with internal surge absorber removed.)

  • Page 200: Console

    Section Console Console F150-KP Unit: mm TRIG SHIFT 2000 Specifications Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.15 mm, 4 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 196 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50 C;...

  • Page 201: Camera

    Section Camera Camera F150-S1A (Unit: mm) C mount V530-R150 connector Two M4 holes with Mounting dimensions depth of 9 mm 1/4-20UNC with depth of 9 mm Specifications Supply voltage 12 VDC Current consumption Approx. 100 mA Vibration resistance 10 Hz to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.5 mm (Max. acceleration: 70 m/s ) 4 times for 8 min.

  • Page 202: Cables

    Section Cables Performance Picture element 1/3” interline CCD (reading all pixels) Effective pixels 659 x 494 (H x V) Synchronization External sync. via horizontal sync signal Shutter speed Electronic shutter: 1/100, 1/500, 1/2000, 1/10000 sec Lens mounting C mount Cables F150-VS Camera Cable 3000 Unit: mm...
  • Page 203 Section Cables F150-VM Monitor Cable 2000 (30 5) 46.7 46.7 Unit: mm Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.15 mm, 4 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 196 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50 C;...

  • Page 204: Video Monitor

    Section Video Monitor Video Monitor F300-M09 (OMRON) (Unit: mm) Item Specification Supply voltage 90 to 110 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Approx. 30 W Vibration resistance 10 to 100 Hz; double-amplitude of 2 mm or acceleration of 19.6 m/s (whichever is smaller), 30 times for 1 minute each...

  • Page 205: Lcd Monitor

    Section LCD Monitor LCD Monitor F150-M05L Panel thickness: 1.6 to 4.8 46 max. Mounting hooks Monitor Cable (F150-VM) Tolerance: 1 mm Dimensions in parentheses indicate reference values Panel cutout dimensions (Unit: mm)
  • Page 206 Section LCD Monitor Item Specification Supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple) Current consumption 700 mA max. Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.1 mm, maximum acceleration: 15 m/s , 10 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 150 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions...

  • Page 207: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 9 Troubleshooting This section details errors that may occur with the V530-R150 2-Dimensional Code Reader and gives procedures for dealing with those errors. Improving Reading ......9-1-1 Environment and Setup .

  • Page 208: Improving Reading

    Section Improving Reading Improving Reading If correct reading is not performed, check the items listed below. 9-1-1 Environment and Setup Image Adjust the lighting and the focus to produce a suitable image. The image can be checked in real time by switching to a through image.
  • Page 209 Section Improving Reading 9-1-2 Increasing Speed Normal Mode (QR Code or Data Matrix) Processing may be slowed down by unnecessary images in the background. Adjust the field of vision and settings in Image Adjust/BGS Levels so that unnecessary images are not included in the background.
  • Page 210 Section Improving Reading 9-1-3 Condition Settings Confirm the following settings. Item Possible problem Countermeasures Menus Is the correct menu Chose the menu selected? appropriate for the code to be read. p.90 Reading Has a finder pattern been Reading accuracy can be detected? (This can be improved by adjusting the confirmed on the monitor by...
  • Page 211 Section Improving Reading 9-1-4 Countermeasure Examples The following are only a selection of examples of possible coun- termeasures. Reading operation will not necessarily be improved by performing the following operations and so execute a reading to confirm correct operation. Dot Codes Try the following countermeasures to improve reading of codes made up of dots, in Normal mode (QR Code or Data Matrix).
  • Page 212 Section Improving Reading The influence of hollowing can be decreased by adjusting the BGS levels. After countermeasure Before countermeasure Direct Marking (White Code on Black Background) Try the following countermeasures for codes created using direct marking. Countermeasures Use the smoothing function. For Data Matrix reading in Normal mode, turn ON Image Adjust (DM)/Filtering Retry , and set Read DM (Normal)/Background Cut to medium or strong.
  • Page 213 Section Improving Reading Lighting Try the following countermeasure when performing reading for a code created by direct marking on stainless steel. Countermeasure Improve reading accuracy by using the optimum lighting for the reading object. After countermeasure Before countermeasure Coaxial lighting Ring lighting...

  • Page 214: Error Codes And Countermeasures

    Section Error Codes and Countermeasures Error Codes and Countermeasures 9-2-1 QR Code Reading (Normal or Pattern Mode) Error Code Description Countermeasures E000 No finder patterns No finder patterns were detected. detected Make sure that the image is displayed on the screen correctly.
  • Page 215 Section Error Codes and Countermeasures Error Code Description Countermeasures E011 Decode error (Format “Format information” in QR Codes may be information error) stained or damaged. (Refer to the figure below.) E012 Decode error “Version information” in QR Codes is not correct.
  • Page 216 Section Error Codes and Countermeasures Finder patterns (Symbols in three corners) Parts other than 1 to 3 are data. 9-2-2 Data Matrix Reading (Normal or Pattern Mode) Error Code Description Countermeasures E100 Finder pattern detection No finder patterns were detected. error (No candidate finder Make sure that the image is displayed on the patterns)
  • Page 217 Section Error Codes and Countermeasures Error Code Description Countermeasures E121 Decode error (Timing Check the printing of the reading code. pattern detection error in The timing pattern in the X direction may be X direction) stained or damaged. Codes may be bent. E122 Decode error (Timing Check the printing of the reading code.
  • Page 218 Section Error Codes and Countermeasures Data Matrix (X direction) (Y direction) A margin of 4 or more cells around the code is required. Timing patterns (The cross point between black and white.) The L-shape in the corner is a finder pattern. Parts other than 1 to 3 are data.
  • Page 219 Section Error Codes and Countermeasures 9-2-3 Data Matrix Reading in Pattern Mode Error Code Description Countermeasures E160 Timing pattern detection No timing pattern was detected. error 1 (No finder patterns The timing pattern may be stained or dam- were detected for models 1 aged.
  • Page 220 Section Error Codes and Countermeasures Error Code Description Countermeasures E172 Finder pattern detection 3 points of the finder pattern were error 3 (Relative positioning detected. is incorrect for model ABC) However, the relative positioning of the patterns is incorrect. The finder pattern may be stained or dam- aged.

  • Page 221: Troubleshooting

    Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Connection Errors The power indicator is not lit. The power supply is not connected properly. The supply voltage is not 24VDC+10%/–15%. The monitor is blank. The power of the monitor is not ON. The monitor cable is not connected properly. The monitor is malfunctioning.
  • Page 222 Section Troubleshooting The signal line is disconnected. The V530-R150 is not in MON (monitor) or RUN mode. Signals cannot be output externally. The trigger signal has not been input. The cables are not correctly wired. The signal line is disconnected. The V530-R150 is not in RUN mode.
  • Page 223 Appendix A ASCII Codes Character Data (Hex- Character Data (Hex- Character Data (Hex- Character Data (Hex- adecimal adecimal adecimal adecimal No.) No.) No.) No.) ‘ ” & ’ – < >...
  • Page 224 Appendix B FCS Check Program Examples (BASIC) Calculation Examples for Sending FCS DATA$ Sample Data Line Data Length CODE$ Data Character Exclusive Operation 100 ’*****CALCULATE FCS***** 110 ’*FCSSET 120 L=LEN(DATA$) 130 A=0 140 FOR J=1 TO L 150 CODE$=MID$(DATA$,J,1) 160 A=ASC(CODE$)XOR A 170 NEXT J 180 FCS$=HEX$(A) 190 IF LEN(FCS$)=1 THEN FCS$=”0”+FCS$...
  • Page 225 Appendix C Data Capacity Tables QR Code QR Code (Model 2) The relation between matrix size (number of cells) and data capacity is shown in the table below. In this example, the matrix size is 29 29 cells. 7 cells 15 cells 7 cells 7 cells...
  • Page 226 Appendix Data Capacity Tables Data Matrix Data Matrix (ECC200) The relation between matrix size (number of cells) and data capacity is shown in the table below. In this example, the matrix size is 22 22 cells. 22 cells 22 cells Maximum data capacity Matrix size Num.
  • Page 227 Appendix D Glossary This glossary focuses on terms related to QR Codes and Data Matrix codes which are matrix-type 2-dimensional codes. There may be some parts of this glossary that do not apply to other types of 2-dimensional codes. Data Matrix Data Matrix codes were developed by I.D.
  • Page 228 Appendix Glossary Pixel Pixels are the points that make up images. The monitor screen is 512 pixels high and 484 pixels wide which means that the screen contains approximately 250,000 pixels. Adjust the field of vision so that the number of pixels per cell is at least 5. The number of pixels per cell can be measured in Image Analysis/Measure Length .
  • Page 229 Appendix Glossary Timing Pattern These patterns are used to determine symbol density and horizontal and vertical dimensions and thereby obtain a frame of reference for 2-dimensional codes. The timing patterns are straight lines composed of alternating black and white cells. QR Code Data Matrix Timing pattern...
  • Page 230 Appendix Glossary Marking Methods There are several marking methods that can be used. The most suitable method will depend on factors such as the material of the object onto which the code is marked. The most commonly used marking devices are listed below. Printer A printer can be used to print codes onto paper and different kinds of labels.
  • Page 231 Appendix E Version Information Data Compatibility The software version for this V530-R150 is “Ver. 2.00.” Scene data and system data for version 1 of the V530-R150 cannot be used. Differences between Previous Version Items where this version differs from the previous version are listed below. Real-time Viewing of Adjusted Images Shutter speed, filtering, and BGS level settings can be adjusted whilst viewing the image on the screen.
  • Page 232 Index Numbers conditions, for reading, connections, errors, 2-dimensional code, Host Link mode, Normal mode, , , overview, A–C RS-232C, connector, applications, overview, Console, keys, ASCII codes, specifications/dimensions, back lighting, continuous mode, timing, backup, continuous reading, cables, , Controller precautions, mounting/removing, specifications/dimensions, specifications/dimensions, Camera...
  • Page 233 Index E–G J–L Judge Coincidence, errors keys. See Console keys error codes, , , error method, lens, troubleshooting, lighting, Extension Tube, line speed, loading, calculation, program examples, features, memory, images, finder pattern, menu flash memory, operations, errors, flat surface, mounting, registration, modes freeze images,...
  • Page 234 Index specifications, , , power supply, RS-232C, peripheral devices, connections, terminals blocks, personal computer, connections, startup, , power supply, storing, wiring, precautions system, general, examination, installation, processing time, calculating, Programmable Controller, connections, tact time, Q–R terminal blocks, communications, QR Codes errors, data capacity, Normal mode, menu tree,...
  • Page 235 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. Z140-E1-2 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revi- sion. Page numbers refer to the previous version. Revision code Date Revised content...
  • Page 236 Authorized Distributor: Cat. No. Z140-E1-2 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan 1100-1M (A)

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