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  • Page 1 DS4600A Reference Manual...
  • Page 3 DS4600A REFERENCE MANUAL...
  • Page 4 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications or improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS REFERENCES ..................... v Conventions ....................v Reference Documentation ................v Services and Support..................v SAFETY REGULATIONS................vi Laser Safety....................vi Power Supply....................viii WEEE Compliance ..................viii GENERAL VIEW ..................ix GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ................. x INTRODUCTION ..................1 Product Description..................1 1.1.1 Indicators ......................
  • Page 6 READING FEATURES ................25 Advanced Code Reconstruction..............25 3.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction..........26 Decoding Capacity in Linear Mode ............. 27 3.2.1 Step Ladder Mode ..................27 3.2.2 Picket Fence Mode ..................28 Performance ....................29 Reading Diagrams ..................31 MAINTENANCE ..................

  • Page 7: References

    • WinHost Help On Line SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the links indicated for further information including: • PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software &...

  • Page 8: Safety Regulations

    SAFETY REGULATIONS LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS4600A scanner. Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun.
  • Page 9 AVOID EXPOSURE DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini, 2 40012 LIPPO DI CALDERARA (BO) ITALY LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Model No. Serial No. CAUTION-CLASS 3B Volt Amp. LASER LIGHT Manufactured WHEN OPEN This product conforms to the applicable requirements of AVOID 21CFR1040 at the date of manufacture.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY - This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. - Model DS4600A-XXX0: This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit marked "Class 2", rated 10-30 V, minimum 0.60 A. This device may also be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit with a "Class 2"...

  • Page 11: General View

    GENERAL VIEW DS4600A DS4600A - 2XXX Models DS4600A - 3XXX Models Figure A Cable with 25-pin Connector External Trigger LED Laser Beam Output Window Good Read LED Accessory Mounting Holes Ready LED Warning Label Warning and Classification Labels Keypad Mounting Holes Data TX LED Display...

  • Page 12: Guide To Installation

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the DS4600A scanner. 1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the reader using the bracket provided according to the information in par.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Programmability If your requirements are not met by the Standard Application Program, Custom Application Programs can be developed by your local Datalogic distributor. Some of the main features of this scanner are given below: •...

  • Page 14: Indicators

    DS4600A The DS4600A scanner uses a solid state laser diode as a light source; the light emitted has a wavelength between 630 and 680 nm. Refer to the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning of this manual for information on laser safety. The reader is contained in a rugged aluminum housing;...

  • Page 15: Model Description

    INTRODUCTION MODEL DESCRIPTION The DS4600A scanner is available in versions that differ in regard to the following characteristics: • • Decoding Mode Special Features • • Reading Range Linear or Raster reading The following models are therefore available: DS4600A - XXXX Special Features Decoding Mode 0 = Standard...

  • Page 16: Installation

    DS4600A INSTALLATION PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS4600A reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: • DS4600A reader with cable • Quick Reference Guide • Barcode Test Chart •...

  • Page 17: Mechanical Installation

    INSTALLATION MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DS4600A can be installed to operate in different positions. The four screw holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure A, 5). The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the scanner and may be used for its installation.
  • Page 18 DS4600A inch 57.3 2.26 0.20 Figure 4 - Mounting Bracket Dimensions...

  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DS4600A is equipped with a cable terminated by a 25-pin D-sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: Do not connect GND and SGNDs (Main or Aux) to different (external) ground references.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    DS4600A 2.3.1 Power Supply Power can be supplied to the scanner through the pins provided on the 25-pin connector used for communication with the host (Figure 6): DS4600A USER INTERFACE V+ (10 - 30 Vdc) Earth Ground CHASSIS CHASSIS Figure 6 - Power Supply Connections or through the jack connector on the side of the 25-pin connector for connections to a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit (Figure 7).

  • Page 21: Main Serial Interface

    INSTALLATION 2.3.2 Main Serial Interface The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the input/output connector of the DS4600A. The main serial interface type and its relative parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) are selected via software either using the WinHost utility program or Host Mode programming.

  • Page 22: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    DS4600A The RTS232 and CTS232 signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices. Figure 9 - RS232 Control Signals If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the DS4600A activates the RTS232 output to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS232 input to enable the transmission.

  • Page 23: Rs485 Half-Duplex Interface

    The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is used for polled communication protocols. It can be used for Multidrop connections in a master/slave layout or with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. 2.6.4 and 2.6.5). The following pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex...
  • Page 24 DS4600A The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with DS4600A scanners connected to a Multiplexer. 120 Ohm max. 2 m. DS4600A (up to 31) DS4600A max. 1200 m. RTX485+ DS4600A RTX485- SGND Main CHASSIS three wires + shield RTX485+ RTX485- MULTIPLEXER RS485REF SHIELD...

  • Page 25: Ma Current Loop (C-Box 100 W/Int-30 Accessory Only)

    INSTALLATION 20 mA Current Loop (C-Box 100 w/INT-30 Accessory Only) To adapt DS4600A to 20 mA current loop interfaces, it must be connected to a C-BOX 100 equipped with an INT-30 (20 mA current loop adapter accessory board). The INT-30 converts RS232 communication on the scanner into 20 mA current loop signals to the host.

  • Page 26: Inputs

    DS4600A 2.3.4 Inputs There is an input available on the DS4600A scanner relative to the External Trigger. There are also 2 general purpose inputs: IN1 can be used to store the code verifier (see "Store verifier HW" in the WinHost Help On Line).
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION DS4600A USER INTERFACE + 5V 18/6/14 19/10/15 Signal Ground Figure 15 - Input NPN Command Using DS4600A Power Vext 30 Vdc max. DS4600A USER INTERFACE + 5V Signal 18/6/14 19/10/15 Ground Figure 16 - Input PNP Command Using External Power DS4600A USER INTERFACE + 5V...

  • Page 28: Outputs

    DS4600A The electrical features of the inputs are: Maximum voltage = 30 Vdc Maximum current = 25 mA. An anti-disturbance hardware filter is implemented on the External Trigger input (< 5 milliseconds delay). An additional 15 ms (typical) delay can be implemented through a dedicated software parameter (refer to WinHost Help On Line).

  • Page 29: User Interface

    INSTALLATION USER INTERFACE RS232 PC-side connections 9-pin male connector 25-pin male connector Name Name How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable: The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, external (push-button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections. 25-pin D-sub male 9-pin D-sub female TXAUX...

  • Page 30: Positioning

    DS4600A POSITIONING The DS4600A scanner is able to decode moving barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the DS4600A take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 15° to 30° and Tilt 0° . Follow the suggestions below for the best orientation: The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in Figure 19.

  • Page 31: Typical Layouts

    INSTALLATION The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 21. Position the reader in order to minimize the Tilt angle. Figure 21 - Tilt Angle TYPICAL LAYOUTS The following typical layouts refer to system hardware configurations. Dotted lines in the figures refer to optional hardware configurations within the particular layout.

  • Page 32: Point-To-Point

    DS4600A 2.6.1 Point-to-Point In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the main serial interface. Host Mode programming can be accomplished either through the main interface or the auxiliary interface. In Local Echo communication mode, data is transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface independently from the main interface selection.

  • Page 33: Pass Through

    INSTALLATION 2.6.2 Pass Through Pass through mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface. Each DS4600A transmits the messages received by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface. All messages will be passed through this chain to the host. When On-Line Operating mode is used, the scanner is activated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone.

  • Page 34: Rs232 Master/Slave

    DS4600A 2.6.3 RS232 Master/Slave The RS232 master/slave connection is used to collect data from several scanners to build either a multi-point or a multi-sided reading system; there can be one master and up to 9 slaves connected together. The Slave scanners use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary serial interfaces. Each slave DS4600A transmits the messages received by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface.

  • Page 35: Rs485 Master/Slave

    INSTALLATION 2.6.4 RS485 Master/Slave The RS485 master/slave connection is used to collect data from several scanners to build a multi-point or a multi-sided reading system; there can be one master and up to 5 slaves connected together. The slave scanners are connected together using RS485 half-duplex on the main serial interface.

  • Page 36: Multiplexer

    DS4600A 2.6.5 Multiplexer Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (for example MX4000) with the RS485 half duplex main interface. Main Serial Interface (RS485 Half-Duplex) Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232) External Trigger (for On-Line Mode) Figure 26 - Multiplexer Layout The auxiliary serial interface of the slave scanners can be used in Local Echo communication mode to control any single scanner (visualize collected data) or to configure it using the WinHost utility or Host Mode Programming procedure.

  • Page 37: Reading Features

    READING FEATURES READING FEATURES ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION The traditional way of barcode reading could be called "Linear Reading". In this case, the laser beam crosses the barcode symbol from its beginning to its end as shown in Figure 27. Laser Beam Figure 27 - Linear reading In “Advanced Code Reconstruction”...

  • Page 38: Tilt Angle For Advanced Code Reconstruction

    The formulas to calculate α maximum depend on various parameters such as: label height, number of scans per second, code motion speed, etc. To obtain α maximum for your application, please contact your Datalogic representative. You must remember that the decoder will be able to read the label with a tilt angle between + α...

  • Page 39: Decoding Capacity In Linear Mode

    READING FEATURES DECODING CAPACITY IN LINEAR MODE When in Linear Reading mode, the number of reads performed by the DS4600A and therefore the decoding capacity, is influenced by the following parameters: • number of scans per second • code motion speed •...

  • Page 40: Picket Fence Mode

    DS4600A If scanning is perpendicular to the direction of the code movement (Figure 31), the number of effective scans performed by the reader is given by the following formula: SN = [(LH/LS) * SS] - 2 These symbols signify: SN = number of effective scans LH = label height (in mm)

  • Page 41: Performance

    READING FEATURES If scanning is parallel to the code movement (Figure 32) the number of effective scans is given by: SN = [((FW-LW)/LS) * SS] - 2 These symbols signify: SN = number of effective scans FW = reading field width (in mm) LW = label width (in mm) LS =...
  • Page 42 These diagrams are taken on various resolution sample codes at a 25 ° C ambient temperature, depending on the conditions in the notes under each diagram. If standard devices do not satisfy specific requirements, contact your nearest Datalogic distributor, supplying code samples, to obtain complete information on the reading possibilities.

  • Page 43: Reading Diagrams

    READING FEATURES READING DIAGRAMS The following diagrams show the reading distance for barcodes with different densities. DS4600A-210X (Long Range) (in) (mm) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.60 mm (24 mils) 0.80 mm (31 mils) 1.00 mm (40 mils) -100 -200...
  • Page 44 DS4600A DS4600A-200X (Medium Range) (in) 14 16 18 (mm) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.25 mm (10 mils) -100 -150 -200 -250 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...
  • Page 45 READING FEATURES DS4600A-22XX ( Short Range) (in) 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 (mm) 0.20 mm 0.30 mm (8 mils) (12 mils) -100 -120 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Code Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39...
  • Page 46 DS4600A DS4600A-22XX ( Short Range) (in) 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 (mm) 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.60 mm (24 mils) ≥ 0.80 mm (31 mils) -120 -160 -200 -240 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...
  • Page 47 READING FEATURES DS4600A-2X1X (Raster R1) 14 16 18 (in) (mm) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.25 mm (10 mils) -100 -150 -200 -250 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...
  • Page 48 DS4600A DS4600A-2X2X (Raster R2) 14 16 18 (in) (mm) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.25 mm (10 mils) -100 -150 -200 -250 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...
  • Page 49 READING FEATURES DS4600A-31XX (Long Range) (in) (mm) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.60 mm (24 mils) 0.80 mm (31 mils) 1.00 mm (40 mils) -100 -200 -300 -400 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...
  • Page 50 DS4600A DS4600A-30XX (Medium Range) (in) 14 16 18 (mm) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.25 mm (10 mils) -100 -150 -200 -250 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...
  • Page 51 READING FEATURES DS4600A-32XX ( Short Range) (in) 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 (mm) 0.20 mm (8 mils) 0.25 mm (10 mils) ≥ 0.30 mm (12 mils) -120 -160 -200 -240 (mm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window CONDITIONS Test Codes used Interleaved 2/5 and Code 39...

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    DS4600A MAINTENANCE CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodically for continued correct operation of the reader. Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    F1 key, or select Help/Contents/DS4600A Configuration from the command menu. If you’re unable to fix the problem and you’re going to contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, we suggest providing (if possible) the Device Configuration files (*.cfg).
  • Page 54 DS4600A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Power On : Is power connected? the “Power If using a power adapter (like PG 220), is it connected to a On”/”Ready” LED is wall outlet? not lit If using rail power, does rail have power? If using C-Box 100, does it have power (check switch and LED)? Measure voltage either at pin 13 and pin 25 (for 25-pin...
  • Page 55 Also check the CODE FIELD LENGTH value or incomplete • Are the COM port parameters correctly assigned? • Communication : Contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Always returns the Partner or ARC, because either a Motor or Laser Reader Failure failure has occurred. Character (<BEL>...

  • Page 56: Technical Features

    DS4600A TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES DS4600A-XXX0 DS4600A0-2XX5 Power Supply Voltage 10 to 30 Vdc 24 Vdc Power Consumption max. Serial Interfaces Main RS232, RS485 full-duplex, RS485 half-duplex (20 mA C.L. only with C-Box 100 and INT-30 accessory ) Auxiliary RS232 1200 to 115200 Baudrates Inputs...
  • Page 57 TECHNICAL FEATURES SOFTWARE FEATURES READABLE CODE SYMBOLOGIES • • EAN/UPC Code 93 • • 2/5 Interleaved Code 128 • • Code 39 EAN 128 • • Codabar Pharmacode Code Selection up to six codes during one reading phase Decoding Safety can enable multiple good reads of same code Headers and Terminators up to four headers and four terminators...

  • Page 58: Glossary

    This organization (a service of the Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for the safety regulations governing acceptable limitations on electronic radiation from laser devices. Datalogic devices are in compliance with the CDRH regulations. Code Positioning Variation in code placement that affects the ability of a scanner to read a code. The terms Pitch, Skew, and Tilt deal with the angular variations of code positioning in the X, Y and Z axes.
  • Page 59 Decoder As part of a barcode reading system, the electronic package which receives the signals from the scanner, performs the algorithm to interpret the signals into meaningful data and provides the interface to other devices. The decoder is normally integrated into the scanner. European Article Number System.
  • Page 60 Picket-Fence Orientation When the barcode’s bars are positioned vertically on the product, causing them to appear as a picket fence. The first bar will enter the scan window first. See par. 3.2.2. Pitch Rotation of a code pattern about the X-axis. The normal distance between center line or adjacent characters.
  • Page 61 Skew Rotation about the Y-axis. Rotational deviation from correct horizontal and vertical orientation; may apply to single character, line or entire encoded item. See pars. 2.2 and 2.5. Step-Ladder orientation When the barcode’s bars are positioned horizontally on the product, causing them to appear as a ladder.

  • Page 62: Index

    INDEX Accessories; 3 Outputs; 16 Advanced Code Reconstruction; 25 Package Contents; 4 Cleaning; 40 Performance; 29 Picket Fence Mode; 28 Positioning; 18 Electrical Connections; 7 Power Supply; viii Product Description; 1 General View; ix Glossary; 46 Reading Diagrams; 31 Guide to Installation; x Reference Documentation;...
  • Page 63 DATALOGIC S.p.A., Via Candini, 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el DS4600A-XXXX Laser Scanner e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles...

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