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V400-H111/H211. This manual is intended for personnel with knowledge of electrical systems. Be sure to read and understand this manual thoroughly before using the product, and keep this manual in an easily accessible location for quick reference when required.
Introduction Application Considerations Introduction (Read and understand this information first.) Product Overview Section 1 Installation and Connections Section 2 Reading 2D Code Section 3 System Settings Section 4 Troubleshooting Section 5 Specifications and Dimensions Appendices Handheld 2D Code Reader User’s Manual...
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The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products: •...
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FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM. PERFORMANCE DATA Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements.
Introduction Meanings of Signal Words In this manual, precautions are indicated using the following symbols and signal words to ensure safe use of the V400-H111/211. The precautions indicated by these symbols and signal words are important for safety and must be observed.
Other Precautions • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product. Doing so may cause product failure or a fire. • If the product becomes extremely hot, or abnormal odors or smoke occurs, stop using the product immediately, turn OFF the power, and consult with your OMRON representative.
Connecting and Removing Cables • Do not connect a cable to the Handheld 2D Code Reader if the other end of the cable is connected to a personal computer or a Programmable Controller. • To prevent damage from static electricity, use a wrist strap or another device for preventing electrostatic charges when touching terminals or signal lines inside connectors.
Saves the created data setting file. used to immediately open the To save data to the Memory Card, create a folder with the name SETTINGS, and save. If the data is desired page. saved to a folder other than “SETTINGS”, it cannot be uploaded.
Introduction Visual Aids Indicates points that are important in using product functions or in application procedures. Indicates page numbers providing related information. Indicates helpful information when a problem occurs and explanations of technical terms. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Introduction Contents Introduction Meanings of Signal Words Meanings of Alert Symbols Alert Statements in this Manual Regulations and Standards Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Correct Use How to Use This Manual Visual Aids Contents Section 1 Product Overview Features...
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Making Settings on the Main Body Uploading from the Memory Card Restoring the Factory Setting Data Installing the 2DCR Configear Communicating Using 2DCR Configear Creating Setting Files Using the 2DCR Configear Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendices Maintenance Specifications and Dimensions...
Section 1 Product Overview This section provides an introduction to the Handheld 2D Code Reader's features, functions, basic configuration, and operation flow. Features Operation Overview V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
(Version 1 to Version 10) DataMatrix and QR Code Margins All 2-dimensional codes must be surrounded by a margin. Provide a margin that is at least one cell in size for both DataMatrix and QR Codes. Margin: 1 cell min.
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Section 1 Product Overview Zoom Lens (Manual) The zoom lever can be used to change the field view, enabling variety applications with a single Unit. Two lens variations provide wide-angle telescopic views, covering all viewing needs from paper level to complicated code.
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Memory Card Slot A Memory Card slot is provided to back up settings on Memory Cards and upload data from Memory Cards. A function is also provided for saving 2D code data that was read as files in the Memory Card. p.32...
• To use various functions If [2DCR Configear] is used, the changes you have made will be reflected to the Code Reader using the Memory Card or the communication function of [2DCR Configear]. The default settings are as follows: Baud rate: 9,600 bps; Parity: None;...
Section 2 Installation and Connections This section describes the methods used to connect cables and perform other installation procedures and connections. Basic System Configuration Component Names and Functions Cable Power Supply Contactor (Optional) Memory Cards V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Section 2 Installation and Connections Basic System Configuration The basic system configuration is shown in the following diagram. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
3 Monitor Displays the read image/results, and other data. p.39 4 Memory card indicator Lit while the Memory Card is being accessed. (Do not remove the Memory Card if the indicator is lit.) p.41 5 Memory card slot Slot for inserting Memory Card.
Section 2 Installation and Connections Cable The Cables are specifically designed for the V400. Using other Cables may damage the devices. Connecting a Personal Computer (V400-W21-2M/5M Cable) • Connector The connector used for V400-W21-2M and V400-W21-5M Cables is a D-sub, 9-pin connector (female).
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Connecting a Personal Computer (V400-W22-2M/5M Cable) • Connector The connector used for V400-W22-2M and V400-W22-5M cables is a D-sub 9-pin connector (female). The connector is compatible with the connection port on the IBM PC/AT or compatible. IBM PC/AT or compatible 2D code reader D-sub, 9-pin...
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Connecting a Programmable Controller (V400-W20-2M/5M Cable) • Connector The connector used for V400-W20-2M and V400-W20-5M Cables is a D-sub, 9-pin connector (male). The connector is compatible with the connection port on OMRON CJ-series and CS- series Programmable Controller. Programmable Controller 2D code reader...
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Handheld 2D Code Reader. Attach the provided ferrite cores to the cable. Attach the ferrite cores in two locations; one at the Handheld 2D Code Reader end of the cable, and the other at the host device end of the cable.
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Pull gently on the cable (approximately 10 N) to make sure the connector is securely connected. After the connector is plugged in, do not apply a force of more than 30 N to the connector in the following directions. Excessive force will damage the connector.
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Section 2 Installation and Connections Fit the bush into the slot on the case. Attach the cover and secure it with the four screws. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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Remove the four screws to detach the cover. Remove the bush from the slot on the case. Disconnect the cable. Grasp the coupling (part B) on the plug and pull the plug out straight as shown in the diagram below. Coupling on the plug...
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Section 2 Installation and Connections Attach the cover and secure it with the four screws. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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Removing the Cable from the Host Device Remove the cable. Loosen the screws on both sides of the connector and pull the connector out straight. Loosen the screws sufficiently on both sides of the connector to remove it.
Connection Method Wire the power supply cables as shown in the following diagram. Connect the brown wire to the positive (+) side of the power supply and connect the blue wire to the negative (-) side of the power supply.
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Section 2 Installation and Connections Connecting the AC Adaptor (V400-W22-2M/5M) Connection Method Connect the cable and AC adaptor as shown below. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Section 2 Installation and Connections Contactor (Optional) The Contactor functions as a guide for the distance from the image plane to the code to be read. By making contact with the read code, the read distance can be easily aligned.
Memory Card. When the switch is set to LOCK, data cannot be written to or deleted from the Memory Card, and the Memory Card cannot be formatted. These functions are possible by setting the switch to the unlocked state.
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Make sure that the indicator on the Memory Card slot is not lit. Do not remove the Memory Card while the indicator is lit. Doing so may damage the Memory Card and the Handheld 2D Code Reader. Push the Memory Card in gently until a click is heard.
The read data is output to the monitor and RS-232C communications. If no operation is performed during a fixed interval, the Handheld 2D Code Reader will enter a sleep state. Pressing the trigger buttons will release the sleep state. Functions p.42...
Startup When using a cable type, V400-W21-2M/5M, V400-W20-2M/5M, turn ON the switch located on the power supply. When using a cable type, V400-W22-2M/5M, the AC adaptor must be plugged into an AC outlet. When the power is turned ON, the window on the right will be displayed, the power indicator will light up, and the buzzer will sound.
Reading 2D Code Reading 2D Code Trigger Buttons The trigger buttons located on the left and right sides of the Handheld 2D Code Reader perform the same operations. When a trigger button is pressed, the 2D Code Reader will start reading code.
[OK] (green) will appear in the left upper corner of the monitor when the code has been read successfully. If the NG output is set to ON, [NG] (red) will appear in the left upper corner of the monitor when reading of the code has failed.
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This mode is designed to facilitate understanding of the reading status. When the code has been read successfully, the image display area is enclosed in a green frame.When the NG output is set to ON, the image display area will be enclosed in a red frame if reading of the code has failed.
An error code output, however, can be set for unsuccessful readings. * NG output setting When the NG output is set to ON, the output contents can be changed. Output contents when NG output is ON: • The NG mark is displayed on the monitor in red.
• 30 Seconds Lapsed (Default Setting) To cancel sleep and put the Code Reader in normal state, press one of the trigger buttons. The Code Reader will be put ready for operation. Data Conversion on Display Normally, 2D code data that is read is displayed as is on the monitor.
System Settings This section explains how to set measurement conditions and functions. There are two methods: one is to use the LCD monitor of the Coder Reader, and the other is to use “2DCR Configear” on a personal computer. Overview...
Section 4 System Settings Overview Measurement conditions and functions can be changed using the LCD monitor of the Coder Reader or using “2DCR Configear” on a personal computer. Using the LCD monitor Creating the Setting Files p.46 Set necessary functions in the Setup screen and save them.
The following items can be set. Communications settings Function settings Uploading Data p.72 Upload the created setting data to the Handheld 2D Code Reader. The following two loading methods are available. • Using the 2DCR Configear • Using the Memory Card V400-H111/211...
Section 4 System Settings Making Settings on the Main Body The LCD monitor of the Code Reader can be used to set communication conditions and functions. For this, a Memory Card is required. Basic Operation for Setting Mode In the setting mode, the trigger buttons have different functions.
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Section 4 System Settings To set communication conditions or functions, select the desired setting. To change Parity (communication condition), carry out the following steps. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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The setting mode menu window will be displayed. If the Memory Card does not have a folder called “SETTINGS”, “Upload Settings” will not be displayed in the menu window. However, it is still possible to set measurement conditions and functions even if “Upload Settings”...
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Select the item to be changed. The cursor moves to the right of the selected item. Change the setting. Available settings are shown in the table below. After a new setting is selected, the cursor moves to the item field. Setting item...
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After the save window is displayed, the menu window will be displayed. To reflect the changes made on a Code Reader to two or more Code Readers, the data must backed up to the Memory Card and then uploaded to those Code Readers.
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Select the item to be changed. The cursor moves to the right of the selected item. Change the setting. Available settings are shown in the table below. After a new setting is selected, the cursor moves to the item field. Setting item...
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After the save window is displayed, the menu window will be displayed. To reflect the changes made on a Code Reader to two or more Code Readers, the data must backed up to the Memory Card and then uploaded to those Code Readers.
If the data is created using “2DCR Configear”, the data must be saved to the Memory Card. To save data to the Memory Card, create a folder with the name SETTINGS, and save. If the data is saved to a folder other than “SETTINGS”, it cannot be uploaded.
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Section 4 System Settings Uploading Setting Data to the 2D Code Reader To reflect the changes made on a Code Reader to two or more Code Readers, the data must backed up to the Memory Card first. p.56 Select [Upload Settings] in the menu window.
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Section 4 System Settings After the save window is displayed, the menu window will be displayed. Exit setting mode. Select [Exit] in the menu window. The setting mode will be exited. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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The Backup Settings window will be displayed. Save the setting data. Select [YES] in the Backup Settings window. The setting data file will be backed up in the SETTINGS folder in the Memory Card. The SETTINGS folder will be automatically created if it does not already exist.
A confirmation window will be displayed. Return the settings to the factory settings. Select [YES] in the confirmation window. The menu window will appear after the communication and function settings have been returned to the factory settings. Exit setting mode.
Section 4 System Settings Installing the 2DCR Configear Download the application software from home page, and install it. Contact the OMRON representative nearest you regarding the website address. Open the setup.exe file downloaded from the home page. The following window will be displayed.
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Click the [Continue] button. Setup will start when the [Continue] button is clicked. Click the [OK] button. When “2DCR Configear” is no longer required, uninstall it by selecting [Control Panel] - [Add/ Remove Hardware] on your computer. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Communicating Using 2DCR Configear The 2DCR Configear can be used to communicate with the Handheld 2D Code Reader. Communication Setting The following items can be set. However, the settings cannot be changed while the port is being connected. Setting item Settings Port No.
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Sends the data setting file from the host to the Handheld 2D Code Reader. p.72 Receive Setting Sends the data set on the Handheld 2D Code Reader to the host and saves it with a new file name. Set Date, Time Sends the clock time of the personal computer in which 2DCR Configear is installed to the Handheld 2D Code Reader.
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Connects or disconnects the port. Display Form Selects the format for displaying data in the communication log. Either text display or hexadecimal display can be selected. (Default setting: Text display) Direct Command Input Sends the input text string to the Handheld 2D Code Reader.
Reader and edit it. Save Saves the created data setting file. To save data to the Memory Card, create a folder with the name SETTINGS, and save. If the data is saved to a folder other than “SETTINGS”, it cannot be uploaded. p.53 V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Section 4 System Settings Communication Settings The settings shown in the following table are set in the [Communication Settings] tab Page in the Create Setting Data Window. Setting item Settings Baud Rate 9,600 , 19,200, or 38,400 Parity None , odd, or even...
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The Memory Card must be inserted in the Handheld 2D Code Reader to use this function. When this function is ON, read data will be saved in a file with the following name in the Memory Card’s READDATA folder. The READDATA folder will be automatically generated if it does not already exist.
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Section 4 System Settings When Appending at date is selected, the date and time will be added to the read data. Example of Saved File V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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Maximum No. of conversion characters: 19 Comment row: Add a semicolon (;) to the beginning of the row. Enter comparison text and conversion text in each row. The symbols and text in the following table function as special characters with specific meanings. Symbol Name Details...
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If you want to compare all the read data, specify "1" in [Starting Position] and "All" in [Number of Bytes]. Click the [Import] button. Import the created file to the 2DCR Configear to convert the created file to a format that can be uploaded to the Handheld 2D Code Reader Select the CSV file to be uploaded and click the [Open] button.
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Section 4 System Settings The CSV file will be read and displayed as shown in the following diagram. Enter the desired name. Click the [OK] button. The [Data Conversion on Display] tab will reappear. Select ON in [Data Conversion on Display] field.
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System Settings Deleting Items and Changing Item Order The [Data Conversion on Display] tab allows you to set up to four conversion file items. Deleting the selected items Check the checkboxes for the items to be deleted, and then click the [Delete] button.
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Click the [Save] button, specify the save destination for the data settings in the Save Setting Data Window, and then click the [Save] button. To save data to the Memory Card, create a folder with the name SETTINGS, and save. If the data is saved to a folder other than “SETTINGS”, it cannot be uploaded.
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The 2D Code Reader automatically obtains the communication conditions required for communicating with the Code Reader, and a message will be displayed when the conditions are obtained successfully. Click the [Connect(S)] button. Communication with the 2D Code Reader starts. “On Line” will be displayed in the status display area. V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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The following file selection window will be displayed. Select the desired file and click the [Open] button. The selected file will be uploaded to the 2D Code Reader. A message indicating that uploading is in progress will be displayed. Exit the 2DCR Configear.
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Section 5 Troubleshooting This section explains the countermeasures to take when reading cannot be executed correctly or when a problem occurs. Troubleshooting V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Insufficient power The video monitor image is Some pixels on the monitor may not light and some may always light. not clear. This is a result of the monitor's construction and does not indicate a malfunction. Cannot write data to Memory The write-protect switch on the Memory Card is ON.
Maintenance Handling the Handheld 2D Code Reader • Do not touch the lens or monitor with your fingers or any pointed object. • Do not use the Handheld 2D Code Reader in locations subject to dust or other contaminants. Inspection To maintain the Handheld 2D Code Reader in optimum condition, perform the following inspections regularly.
Appendices Specifications and Dimensions Handheld 2D Code Reader V400-H111/211 (Unit: mm) Power indicator (green) Monitor Trigger button Buzzer Memory Card slot Zoom lever Reading Lighting Lighting surface V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
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1 A max. Serial interface RS-232C DataMatrix ECC200 10 × 10 to 64 × 64, 8 × 18 to 16 × 48 Applicable code QR Code Model 1.2 21 × 21 to 57 × 57 (Ver. 1 to 10) Operating method...
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V400-W21-2M V400-W21-5M Interface connector D-sub, 9-pin, male D-sub, 9-pin, female Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 40°C Storage: -25 to 60°C Ambient humidity 35 % to 85 % (with no condensation) Ambient environment No corrosive gases Materials Cable sheath: Heat-resistant vinyl chloride...
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(5-dia. with 4conductors, length: 2 m) Nameplate V400-W22-2M V400-W22-5M Interface connector D-sub, 9-pin, female Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 40°C Storage: -25 to 60°C Ambient humidity 35 % to 85 % (with no condensation) Ambient environment No corrosive gases Materials Cable sheath: Heat-resistant vinyl chloride...
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Appendices Contactor V400-AC2 (Unit: mm) V400-AC2 Materials PC (transparent) The tip is made of silicon rubber (anti-static) Weight Approx. 20 g AC adapter V600-A22 (Unit: mm) V400-H111/211 User’s Manual...
Appendices ASCII Table Data read with no-protocol commands using the serial communications interface is output as 2 characters of ASCII. The ASCII characters correspond to the following characters. Examples: • When the read data is A, 41 is output. • When the data read is T, 54 is output.
The FCS can be attached to output data to improve the reliability of communications. Each time data is received, the host calculates the FCS and checks it against the FCS attached to the sent data so that the send data can be checked for errors.
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Calculation Programming Example for Sending FCS DATA$ Sample data string Data length CODE$ Data character Exclusive OR ’* * * * * CALCULATE FCS * * * * * ’* FCSSET L=LEN(DATA$) FOR J=1 TO L CODE$=MID$(DATA$,J,1) A=ASC(CODE$)XOR A NEXT J FCS$=HEX$(A) IF LEN(FCS$)=1 THEN FCS$=“0”+FCS$...
Appendices Data Capacity Tables The maximum quantity of information that can be stored depends on the symbol size of the code. Also the maximum data capacity in relation to the amount of information carried by the code depends on the character type and the arrangement and combination of characters. The relation between the symbol size (number of cells) and data capacity is shown in the following table.
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Appendices QR Code QR Code (Model 2) In the following diagram, the symbol size is 21 × 21 (Version 1). 7 cells 7 cells 7 cells 7 cells 14 cells Data capacity Symbol size Error correction level Alphanumerics 8-bit bytes...
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Source: 2D Codes, Basic Specifications for QR Code (JIS X 0510) Maximum Data Capacity Even with the same 2D code, the maximum quantity of information that can be stored depends on the symbol size of the code. In other words, the symbol size must be increased to increase the data capacity.
Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and back covers. Z228-E1-02 Cat. No. Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents July 2005 Original production Changed information on Dimensions page, and added a note about 2- March 2007 dimensional code margins.