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  • Page 1 DS8100A Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 DS8100A Reference Manual Ed.: 11/2013 © 2005 – 2013 Datalogic Automation S.r.l.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  Protected to the fullest extent under U.S. and international laws. Copying, or altering of this document is prohibited without express written consent from Datalogic Automation S.r.l.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS REFERENCES ......................vi Reference Documentation ..................vi Support Through The Website ................... vi Patents ........................vi COMPLIANCE ......................vii Electrical Safety ......................vii Laser Safety ......................vii Power Supply ......................viii CE Compliance ......................viii FCC Compliance ......................ix GENERAL VIEW ......................x GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ..................
  • Page 4 9.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction ............81 PackTrack™ ......................82 9.2.1 Auto PackTrack™ Calibration for Reading Station Using DLAPC ......84 9.2.2 Manual PackTrack™ Calibration for DS8100A Scanner Using SPY ......91 9.2.3 PackTrack™ Calibration for DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Models ......94 Performance ......................95 9.3.1 Reading Conditions ....................
  • Page 5 10.3.1 ASR Network Configuration ..................108 10.3.2 Scanner Replacement Procedure ................108 TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 109 TECHNICAL FEATURES ..................112 ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS ..................114 Point-to-Point ......................114 ID-NET™ Gateway ....................116 Pass Through ......................117 RS232 Master/Slave ....................118 Multiplexer ......................120 GLOSSARY ......................

  • Page 6: References

    Help On-Line in PDF format SUPPORT THROUGH THE WEBSITE Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the Industrial Automation links for further information: Products - Industrial Automation - Identification Select your product from the links on the Identification page.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS8100A scanner. Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes up to 4 low-power laser diodes. 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 8: Power Supply

    Warning labels indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification are applied onto the body of the scanner (Figure A): DATALOGIC AUTOMATION S.r.l. - Via Lavino 265 40050 Monte San Pietro - Bologna - Italy AVOID EXPOSURE Manufactured Volt...

  • Page 9: Fcc Compliance

    FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 10: General View

    Figure A – DS8100A Laser Beam Output Window Connector Panel Display Laser Safety Label Product Label Service Access Cap Warning and Device Class Label Mounting Holes DS8100A-XXX5 Figure B – DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Models Laser Beam Output Window Laser Safety Label...
  • Page 11 Figure C – Display and Keypad Panel Programming Keypad TX Data LED (Green) Network LED (Red) Power On LED (Green) Phase On LED (Yellow) LCD Display Encoder LED (Yellow) Figure D – Connector Panel for Standard Models Lonworks 17-pin male connector Serial interface and I/O 26-pin connector Lonworks 17-pin female connector Figure E –...

  • Page 12: Guide To Installation

    2.3 and par. 9.4. 3) Make electrical connections to your DS8100A scanner by: a) Connecting the DS8100A scanner to the CBX connection box by means of one of the CAB-F0x cables provided as accessory (see par. 1.8).

  • Page 13: Master/Slave Lonworks Installation

    2.3 and par. 9.4. 3) Make electrical connections to your DS8100A scanner by: a) Connecting the DS8100A Master scanner to the CBX100 by means of one of the CAB-F0x cables provided as accessory (see par. 1.8).
  • Page 14 7) Send the configuration to the Master. 8) Perform the External Memory Backup procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 10.2). For backward compatibility you can perform the ASR Network Configuration procedure for system backup purposes (see par. 10.3.1). 9) Exit the configuration program and run your application. The installation is now complete.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DS8100A scanner is a barcode reader complete with decoder designed to provide an innovative and high performance solution in omnidirectional reading applications by combining the following advanced technologies with Datalogic solid experience in the material handling sector.
  • Page 16 Flexibility The high frequency laser diode modulation system guarantees complete immunity to ambient light and allows installation of the DS8100A in any working area. As a result of the ASTRA™ multiple laser Reading parcels on conveyors technology, DS8100A gives a great real time DOF even on high speed conveyors.

  • Page 17: Model Description

    Oscillating mirror models are used when coverage of a large reading area is required, mainly in picket fence applications. The oscillating mirror is placed in front of the reading aperture of the DS8100A scanner to deflect the laser beam. As the mirror moves, this sweeping function of the laser beam allows the coverage of a larger area to locate the barcodes.

  • Page 18: Indicators

    For details of the software configuration parameters see the Genius™ Help On Line. 1.5 INDICATORS The DS8100A has five LEDs on the rear panel. The indicators have the following functions: POWER ON (green) Indicates the scanner is turned on.

  • Page 19: Keypad And Display

    INTRODUCTION 1.6 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY The DS8100A keypad allows entering a menu for selection of one of the following functions: Welcome: shows the current software release and operating mode; Autolearn: starts the procedure making it possible to obtain an automatic, accurate and fast configuration of DS8100A without the necessity of directly checking/modifying the relevant parameters;...

  • Page 20: Packtrack (Auto)

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL To enter the Test Mode submenu and configure the scanner follow the given procedure: 1) Press and hold both the ▲ (up arrow) and ▼ (down arrow) keys for about 2 seconds to enter the Main menu.

  • Page 21: Auto Packtrack™ Calibration For Reading Station Using Scanner Menu

    The following scanners are supported by Auto PackTrack Calibration: DS6400 (*see note below), DX6400 (*see note below), DS8100A, DX8200A. Before performing the Auto PackTrack Calibration procedure, if a system reset or power reset is performed, wait for all the scanners to be available (up to 60 sec.) before...

  • Page 22: Auto Packtrack Parameter Descriptions

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 1.7.2 Auto PackTrack Parameter Descriptions Menu Branch Default Note PackTrack Automatic Packtrack Calibration procedure for the Reading Station Version Select the version number of the PCT-8000 pack Cal Type XYZ calibration is forced. Absolute Absolute X position is forced.

  • Page 23: Auto Packtrack Setup

    INTRODUCTION Z Offset (if necessary): for packs that are elevated above the conveyor surface (for example on tilt trays), this parameter sets an offset for the height of a pack so that Z = 0 corresponds to the bottom of the pack. 1.7.3 Auto PackTrack Setup After setting the initial parameters in the PackTrack menu the Auto PackTrack setup...
  • Page 24 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 2 - PCT-8000 First Run After elaborating the passage of the parcel, the Master scanner again shows the status of each node (of each scanner of the cluster) and then the Continue or Stop screen. 6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 changing the PCT-8000 X position (i.e. always before the PS Line (reference point) and parallel to a conveyor edge but changing to the left-hand edge and/or to the center of the conveyor), until the procedure terminates.
  • Page 25 INTRODUCTION 7. At the last step in the sequence the display prompts to place a barcode label centered onto the physical X position (X Offset) on the conveyor. Press the ENT (enter) key to Continue. You have 2 minutes to read the code before the procedure ends automatically.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 1.8 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for DS8100A: Name Description Part Number Power Supplies PWR-120 J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 120 W 93ACC1530 PWR-240 J-box power unit 110/230 VAC 24 V 240 W...
  • Page 27 Optocoupled PLL device 93ACC1280 ACS-81 Air cleaning system 93ACC1430 * DS8100A application software does not support any of the CBX500 Host Interface Module accessories nor the BM150 Display accessory. Use the CBX800 Gateway for Host Interface Applications, (Fieldbus and non Fieldbus).

  • Page 28: Installation

    DS8100A reader to other devices in the system (i.e. CBX100 etc.). NOTE 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS8100A reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: DS8100A reader...

  • Page 29: Mechanical Mounting

    2.2.1 Mounting the Scanner DS8100A can be installed to operate in any position. There are 16 screw holes (M6 X 8) on the sides of the scanner for mounting. The diagram below can be used for installation; refer to par. 4.6 and par. 9.4 for correct positioning of the scanner with respect to the reading zone and scanner orientation.

  • Page 30: Mounting The Scanner With Accessories

    Figure 8 - DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Model Overall Dimensions 2.2.2 Mounting the Scanner with Accessories The following accessories allow installing the DS8100A reader in the most suitable position for your network layout: ST-163 mounting bracket; FBK-8100 fast bracket. The ST-163 is a 90° mounting bracket to be mounted on the reader as displayed in the image below: Figure 9 –...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION The FBK-8100 is a fast bracket kit allowing quick and easy mounting of the scanner on the ST-163 bracket. It is particularly useful when performing a scanner automatic replacement (see par. 10.2), since the scanner can be simply substituted with a new one while maintaining its physical position within the network.

  • Page 32: Positioning The Scanner

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 2.3 POSITIONING THE SCANNER The DS8100A scanner is able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the DS8100A take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 0°...

  • Page 33: Cbx Electrical Connections

    M12 4-pin D-coded connector for Ethernet * * older models have RJ45 Industrial modular connector All DS8100A models can connect their 26-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the power supply, serial interface and input/output signals to a CBX connection box by using the dedicated cables (CAB-F0x).
  • Page 34 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/500 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the DS8100A reader is connected by means of the CBX100/500: CBX100/500 Terminal Block Connectors Group Name Function Power Supply Input Voltage +...

  • Page 35: Power Supply

    The power must be between 20 and 30 Vdc only. The max. power consumption is 30 W including startup current. Several accessory power supplies are available to power the DS8100A(s) and reading station components. See par. 1.8. A security system allows the laser to activate only once the motor has reached the correct rotational speed;...

  • Page 36: Rs232 Interface

    The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices. If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the DS8100A activates the RTS output to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to enable...

  • Page 37: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances (max 1200 m / 3940 ft) than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. If the shield is tied to ground at the Host, then leave it floating at the CBX.

  • Page 38: 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 with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. "Multiplexer" in Appendix A) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave devices to collect data.
  • Page 39 RS485 HD Termination Resistor. PG-6000 Earth Figure 21 - DS8100A Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer * When using CBX500, the Main interface multidrop network signals: Shield, SGND, RTX+and RTX- are repeated on terminal connector row 4 to facilitate system cabling.

  • Page 40: Auxiliary Rs232 Interface

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 3.3 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections. It is principally used for scanner configuration from a laptop PC but is also available for LOCAL ECHO to a monitoring PC or for Pass through layouts. This interface is active when the Data Tx parameter is enabled.

  • Page 41: Inputs

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.4 INPUTS There are four optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the scanner: Input 1 (External Trigger/PS), Input 2 (Encoder), Input 3 and 4 generic inputs. The electrical features of the inputs are: Maximum voltage: 30 Vdc Maximum current Input 1 and 2: 12 mA (scanner) + 12 mA (CBX) Maximum current Input 3 and 4:...
  • Page 42 (Vdc and GND). INPUT 1 (EXTERNAL TRIGGER/PS) CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (brown) (black) (blue) MEP-593 PH-1 Photocell (PNP) Figure 24 – MEP-593 PH-1 (PNP) External Trigger/PS Using DS8100A Power Power to Input Photocell Signal Photocell...
  • Page 43 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INPUT 2 (ENCODER) CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (red) OEK-1 Encoder (PNP) (white) (black) Figure 28 - OEK-1 Encoder PNP Using DS8100A Power Power to Input Input Device Signal Input Device (Encoder) Input Device Reference Figure 29 - Encoder NPN Using DS8100A Power...
  • Page 44 INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (CBX500 Only) Power to Input Device Input Device Input Input Device Signal Reference Figure 32 - PNP Input 3 - 4 Using DS8100A Power Power to Input Input Device Signal Input Device Input Device Reference...

  • Page 45: Code Verifier

    3.4.1 Code Verifier If the DS8100A is used as a Code Verifier, the verifier code can be configured in software through the Genius™ configuration program. However it is also possible to use one of the inputs to trigger when the scanner should store a code read as the verifier code.
  • Page 46 OUTPUT 1 and 2 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER Output Device Power to Output Output Device Signal Output Device Reference Figure 36 - Open Emitter Output Using DS8100A Power Output Device Power to Output Device Output Device Reference Output Signal Figure 37 - Open Collector Output Using DS8100A Power...
  • Page 47 Figure 38 - Open Emitter Output Using External Power Output Device Output Signal Output Device Ground Reference Figure 39 - Open Collector Output Using External Power OUTPUT 3 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER (CBX500 Only) Power to Output Device Output Device Output Output Device Signal...

  • Page 48: User Interface - Host

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL OUTPUT 3 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER (CBX500 Only) Output Signal External Device Power or Ground Reference Figure 42 - Ouput 3 Using External Power The command signals are filtered and generate a delay of about 50 µs for Output 1 and 2 and 1 ms for Output 3.

  • Page 49: Custom Cable Electrical Connections

    M12 4-pin D-coded connector for Ethernet * * older models have RJ45 Industrial modular connector All DS8100A models are equipped with a 26-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the host computer, power supply and input/output signals. These signals can be wired using a custom cable according to the application needs.
  • Page 50 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: Figure 43 - 26-pin Connector DS8100A 26-pin D-sub Connector Pinout Name Function Chassis - internally connected to GND CHASSIS Cable shield connected to chassis Receive Data of Auxiliary RS232 (referred to GND)

  • Page 51: Power Supply

    The supply voltage for correct operation of the scanner must be between 20 and 30 Vdc. The max. power consumption is 30 W including startup current. Several accessory power supplies are available to power the DS8100A(s) and reading station components. See par. 1.8.

  • Page 52: Rs232 Interface

    The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices. If the RTS/CTS hardware protocol is enabled, the DS8100A activates the RTS output to indicate a message can be transmitted. The receiving unit must activate the CTS input to...

  • Page 53: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    The following pins of the 26-pin connector are used for RS485 full-duplex interface connection: Name Function RS485 output (+) RS485 input (+) RS485 output (-) RS485 input (-) GND_ISO Main signal ground DS8100A USER INTERFACE TX485+ RX485 TX485- RX485+ TX485 RX485- GND_ISO...

  • Page 54: Rs485 Half-Duplex Interface

    The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface can be used for polled communication protocols. It can be used for Multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. "Multiplexer" in Appendix A) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave devices to collect data.
  • Page 55 CUSTOM CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 50 – DS8100A Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer...

  • Page 56: Auxiliary Interface

    Figure 51 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections 4.4 INPUTS There are four optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the 26-pin connector of the DS8100A scanner: Input 1 (External Trigger/PS), Input 2 (Encoder), Input 3 and 4 generic inputs: The electrical features of these inputs are:...
  • Page 57 9 (Vdc) and 23 (GND) of the 26-pin I/O connector. In this case, however, the device is no longer electrically isolated. The voltage available on the 26-pin I/O connector, is physically the same as used to power the scanner. INPUT 1 - 2 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER DS8100A EXTERNAL TRIGGER/ENCODER...
  • Page 58 Figure 55 - NPN Command Input Connection Using External Power Terminal pins I34B are common to both inputs 3 and 4 and therefore these inputs cannot be driven by opposite polarity devices. NOTE INPUT 3 - 4 CONNECTIONS USING DS8100A POWER DS8100A EXTERNAL DEVICE I34B...

  • Page 59: Code Verifier

    4.4.1 Code Verifier If the DS8100A is used as a Code Verifier, the verifier code can be configured in software through the Genius™ configuration program. However it is also possible to use one of the inputs to trigger when the scanner should store a code read as the verifier code.
  • Page 60 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Output 3 has different electrical features. It is a bi-directional solid state relay with built-in current limit protection. Output 3 Maximum Voltage ± 100 V (Vext only) Collector Current (pulse) 300 mA Max. at 25°C (Ambient temperature) 240 mA Max.

  • Page 61: User Interface

    The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, external (push-button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections. 26-pin D-sub female 9-pin D-sub female TXAUX RXAUX DS8100A EXT TRIG A EXT TRIG B Power Supply VS (20 – 30 VDC) Power GND Trigger Test Cable for DS8100A...

  • Page 62: Lonworks Connections

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 5 LONWORKS CONNECTIONS scanner side external view INPUT (male) OUTPUT (female) Figure 60 - Lonworks INPUT/OUTPUT Connectors The following pinout is valid for the INPUT connector as well as for the OUTPUT connector. Lonworks INPUT/OUTPUT 17-pin Connector Pinout...

  • Page 63: Network Termination

    CAB-8605 is a power and Lonworks termination cable to be used for connecting the DS8100A master to an external power unit within the network; while CAB-8305 is a power and bus return cable to be used for connecting the last DS8100A slave to an external power unit.

  • Page 64: Lonworks Interface

    The Lonworks network is used for both input and output connection to build a multi-sided or omni-station system connecting several readers. The DS8100A master usually employs the 17-pin female connector for output connection to the first slave, while the 17-pin male connector is terminated by inserting the BTK-8102 terminator (see Figure 61 for details).
  • Page 65 LON B- REF_I/O = male connector = female connector Figure 65 – DS8100A Master Termination The diagram below represents the Lonworks bus return of a DS8100A working as slave by means of the BTK-8100. Last Slave BTK-8100 LON A+ LON A-...

  • Page 66: Fieldbus Connections

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 6 FIELDBUS CONNECTIONS 6.1 ETHERNET INTERFACE This connector is only available for DS8100A Ethernet models and allows the Ethernet connection between the host and the reader. Figure 67 – DS8100A M12 4-pin D-Coded Female Ethernet Connector This interface and the connector pinout (see the following table) are IEEE 802.3 10 BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100 Base Tx compliant.

  • Page 67: Ethernet Interface (Older Models)

    FIELDBUS CONNECTIONS 6.2 ETHERNET INTERFACE (OLDER MODELS) The RJ Industrial modular connector is only available for older DS8100A Ethernet models and allows the Ethernet connection between the host and the reader. Figure 69 – DS8100A Harting RJ Industrial® Female Connector For this Ethernet connection, always use the Harting RJ Industrial®...
  • Page 68 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL The Ethernet interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a remote or local host computer by connecting the scanner to a LAN. It can also be connected directly to a host PC. The following is an example of a connection to a LAN through a Hub using a straight through...

  • Page 69: Typical Layouts

    7.1 LOCAL LONWORKS NETWORK A local Lonworks network allows logically connecting a DS8100A master reader with up to 31 DS8100A slaves. Actually, the maximum number of readers to be employed in the network depends on the system operating conditions, that is adopted operating mode and amount of data stream.

  • Page 70: Small Synchronized Network

    7.1.1 Small Synchronized Network When building a small local Lonworks network (less than 10 scanners), the DS8100A master reader must be connected to a local host computer or a CBX connection box by means of a cable connected to the 26-pin D-sub male connector.
  • Page 71 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The following image shows a system consisting of five readers where the external signals (trigger, encoder, serial to host, etc.) are connected to the master through the CBX100. The system is powered by the PWR-240 where: the master is connected through CAB-86xx, which also provides bus termination the last slave is connected through CAB-83xx, which also provides bus return.

  • Page 72: Large Synchronized Network

    CAB-SC6003 Extended I/O LONWORKS ENCODER BTK-8100 CAB-81xx Bus Return PS Aux CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx BTK-8100 Bus Return DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DS8100A CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DS8100A Figure 75 – Large Synchronized Network with DX8200A and DS8100A Scanners...
  • Page 73 TYPICAL LAYOUTS SC6000 Conveyor Figure 76 – Example Large Synchronized Network Reading Station Here are a few helpful hints which can improve station performance and reduce installation time: 1. Scanner distribution should alternate between odd and even branches so that the station guarantees 50% reading on all sides.

  • Page 74: Redundant System

    CAB-PWO 03 to Host ETHERNET VAC INPUT SC6000 Power/Net CAB-SC6013 CAB-SC6003 Extended I/O Protecting Controller LONWORKS ENCODER CAB-81xx PS Aux BTK-8100 CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-81xx DX8200A DS8100A DX8200A DS8100A Figure 77 - Redundant Reading Station Layout with DX8200A and DS8100A Scanners...
  • Page 75 TYPICAL LAYOUTS SC6000 Working Conveyor SC6000 Protecting Figure 78 – Example Redundant Reading Station...

  • Page 76: Multidata Network

    7.1.4 Multidata Network In this layout, one master and up to 7 DS8100A slave readers have their own P.S. and therefore multiple reading phases. Each P.S. is connected through a CBX100, which in turn is connected to its relative scanner through a CAB-F0x cable.

  • Page 77: Fieldbus Networks

    The Fieldbus model (Ethernet) offers connectivity without any converter or adapter needed. The DS8100A Lonworks master communicates as a Fieldbus slave to a remote host (i.e. remote PC connected via Internet) by means of a cable connected to the Fieldbus (Ethernet) connector provided.
  • Page 78 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL To interface DS8100A scanners to other Host types (Fieldbus and non- Fieldbus), use the CBX800 Gateway with Host Interface Modules. NOTE CAB-81xx CAB-81xx CAB-83xx PWR-240 Slave 4 Slave 3 CAB-86xx Slave 2 Slave 1 Master P.S.* Encoder***...

  • Page 79: Software Configuration

    8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8.1 GENIUS™ INSTALLATION ™ Genius is a Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several important advantages: Wizard approach for new users; Multi-language version; Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing the reader to be considered as a remote object to be configured and monitored.
  • Page 80 Sending the configuration to the scanner. Figure 83 - Genius™ Wizard Closing Window Test Operating Mode This operating mode is not available when DS8100A works as slave. NOTE Figure 84 - Test Mode Selection This operating mode causes the reader to be continuously activated allowing to verify its reading features and its reading position with respect to the barcode.
  • Page 81 This operating mode causes the reader to be connected to an external Presence Sensor using I1A and I1B (External Trigger/PS) inputs. During the active phase of the presence sensor, the DS8100A reader tries to acquire and correctly decode the code.

  • Page 82: Genius™ Network Setup Through Master

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Genius™ Network Setup Through Master 8.2.2 The Network Setup allows configuring your Local Lonworks Network through the Master using Genius™. Three different procedures are available to define the number of network slave scanners, their label and address according to two main conditions:...
  • Page 83 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The following dialog box appears asking whether to send the configuration to the Local Device or not: 2. Click the "Yes" button, then click on the icon available on the Toolbar to make the “Devices” area appear next to the Parameter Explorer window. By repeatedly clicking the icon this area will be displayed or hidden.
  • Page 84 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 3. Then, proceed with the network setup by using one of the icons available on the Tool Bar according to the procedure to follow: Net-Autoset procedure Network Wizard procedure Express Network Setup procedure Net-Autoset This procedure is to be used when all scanner addresses and labels are unknown (typically when configuring the network for the first time or whenever a network reconfiguration is required).
  • Page 85 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Network Wizard Before performing this procedure, a Lonworks address must be assigned to each slave scanner. The most practical method is through the Net-Autoset procedure. See par. 8.2.3 for alternative address assignment methods. Once all addresses have been assigned, the Network Wizard is to be used when one or more scanner addresses and labels need to be modified.
  • Page 86 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 2. If desired, select a slave scanner within the "Current Devices" area and click on the icon (or select the "Show Device" option from the right-click menu) to make the dialog box appear as follows: The "Show Device" option is particularly useful after the Net-Autoset procedure or whenever it is necessary to know which address is assigned to a specific slave scanner.

  • Page 87: Alternative Slave Address Assignment

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8.2.3 Alternative Slave Address Assignment As alternatives to Network Setup through the Master, each Slave scanner can be assigned an address through the following methods: address setting through the Local Device Network Settings item in the Device Menu with the slave scanner connected to Genius™...

  • Page 88: Genius™ Shortcuts For Network Configuration

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Genius™ Shortcuts for Network Configuration 8.3.1 Once the Network Setup is structured in Genius and the Master is configured, there are a few shortcuts that Genius offers to quickly configure the slaves. By right-clicking on a device in the "Devices" area a shortcut menu appears which allows you...
  • Page 89 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION It is possible to Paste, Send or Load configurations simultaneously to a selected number of devices by clicking the relative device check box and executing the desired command. These same functions can be selected from the Edit menu as well. Not for Master and Slaves simultaneously.

  • Page 90: Parameter Default Values

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 8.4 PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES The following table contains the list of the factory default settings for the DS8100A. Genius™ also allows checking the parameter default values by selecting the "Compare parameters" option available in the Tools menu and comparing the current scanner configuration to the default one.
  • Page 91 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Parameter Default Setting Reading System Layout Device Assignment Alone Modify&Backup Lon Slave Configuration Disabled (unchecked) Enable A.S.R. Disabled (unchecked) Reading Parameters Beam Shutter Disabled Overflow Start Ratio Overflow Stop Ratio Reading Mode Reconstruction Reading Condition Standard Reconstruction Parameters Enabled Stacked Code Disabled (unchecked) Extended...
  • Page 92 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Parameter Default Setting Main Serial Port Parameters Main Port Communication Mode Standard Main Port Electrical Interface RS232 Handshake None Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits Stop Bits Auxiliary Serial Port Search for CBX BM100 at Device Startup...
  • Page 93 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Parameter Default Setting Output 3 Line State Normally Open Activation Event None Alternative Activation Event None Deactivation Event None Alternative Deactivation Event None Activate on any Diagnostic Error Disabled (unchecked) Deactivate when all Diagnostic Errors Disabled (unchecked) Recovered Diagnostics PackTrack Debug Message Tx Disabled (unchecked)
  • Page 94 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Parameter Default Setting User Information Section End User Name Empty Device Name Empty Line Name Empty...

  • Page 95: Reading Features

    With just a set of partial scans on the label (obtained using the motion of the label itself), the DS8100A is able to “reconstruct” the barcode. A typical set of partial scans is shown in the figure below: Code Direction Figure 91 –...

  • Page 96: Packtrack

    45° and 30°. 9.2 PACKTRACK™ PackTrack™ is a patented operating mode for Datalogic Omni-Directional Reading Stations used to read and correctly assign codes read on different packs when placed in the scanner Reading Area at the same time.
  • Page 97 READING FEATURES Working in PackTrack™ mode requires an encoder and a presence sensor (or equivalent signals) to track the moving packs. For correct functioning, the PackTrack™ operating mode requires a calibration just after the installation of the scanners. This operation is absolutely necessary to accurately locate barcodes on a fixed reference system.

  • Page 98: Auto Packtrack™ Calibration For Reading Station Using Dlapc

    The following scanners are supported by Auto PackTrack Calibration: DS6400 (*see note below), DX6400 (*see note below), DS8100A, DX8200A. Before performing the Auto PackTrack Calibration procedure, if a system reset or power reset is performed, wait for all the scanners to be available (up to 60 sec.) before...
  • Page 99 READING FEATURES Auto PackTrack Parameter Descriptions By means of the software tool DLAPC, it is possible to perform the Auto PackTrack setup procedure for PackTrack™ and Continuous Operating Mode applications. Select the "DLAPC" option from the Tools menu or click on the related icon on the Tool Bar to open the following dialog box: Once the DLAPC window has been opened, set the following parameters according to the application requirements:...
  • Page 100 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Calibration Type: XYZ calibration with Absolute X position is forced. The coordinates for the three axes are calibrated. The X coordinate for all slaves is relative to a precise point (reference point). This requires that the X Offset be set which will be used to harmonize the X=0 coordinate of all of the individual slaves.
  • Page 101 READING FEATURES Auto PackTrack Setup 1. Click on the Start button and follow the instructions given in the Auto PackTrack procedure window. The first message is sent to the slaves and their status is shown in the synoptic buttons at the top of the window. The scanner status indicated by each synoptic button has the following convention: Color Symbol Meaning...
  • Page 102 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL To run each instruction press the Next button. The procedure repeats the steps asking to change the PCT-8000 X position (i.e. always before the PS Line (reference point) and parallel to a conveyor edge but changing to the left-hand edge and/or to the center of the conveyor), until the procedure terminates.
  • Page 103 READING FEATURES 3. The Absolute X coordinate requires placing the barcode label centered onto the physical X position (X Offset) on the conveyor (previously set in the dialog box), you have 2 minutes to read the code before the procedure ends automatically. Be careful that the barcode is not accidentally read in the act of placing it at the desired X Offset position, and assure that it is read by only one scanner (see the figure below).
  • Page 104 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Auto PackTrack Report The Auto PackTrack Report file can be downloaded from the Master scanner RAM by using the Tools>File transfer… menu in Genius™. The report is divided into three sections. The first section contains the general calibration parameters:...

  • Page 105: Manual Packtrack™ Calibration For Ds8100A Scanner Using Spy

    Calibrated and verified Scanner S Calibrated and verified Manual PackTrack™ Calibration for DS8100A Scanner Using SPY 9.2.2 In a Master /Slave Reading Station working in PackTrack™ or Continuous operating mode, the individual scanners can be calibrated using the SPY tool in Genius™.
  • Page 106 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 1. Select the “SPY” option from the Tools menu or click on the related icon on the Genius™ toolbar to open the following dialog box: When selecting a slave scanner through the Master, click on the slave in the Devices window, then click the SPY icon.
  • Page 107 READING FEATURES 3. By selecting the “PackTrack Calibration” option a further dialog box appears allowing to start calibration: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Figure 100 – Performing the PackTrack™ Calibration 4. Place the code at one of the desired positions on the scan line (i.e. Position 1). Position 1 Position 3 Position 2...

  • Page 108: Packtrack™ Calibration For Ds8100A Oscillating Mirror Models

    PackTrack™ Calibration for DS8100A Oscillating Mirror Models 9.2.3 The DS8100A oscillating mirror models can be used in PackTrack™ operating mode only when the scanner is mounted so that the scan line is parallel to the conveyor direction as shown in the following figure:...

  • Page 109: Performance

    READING FEATURES 9.3 PERFORMANCE The scan rate is 1000 scans/sec. Refer to the diagrams in par. 9.4 for further details on the reading features. These diagrams are taken on various resolution sample codes at a 25 C ambient temperature depending on the conditions listed under each diagram.
  • Page 110 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL Minimum Code Height for ACR Reading (mm) 45° 30° Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.25 0.30 Code 128 – GS1-128 0.33 Code Resolution 0.38 (mm) 0.50 0.72 1.00 Table 3 Minimum Code Height for ACR Reading (mm) 45° 30°...

  • Page 111: Reading Diagrams

    READING FEATURES 9.4 READING DIAGRAMS DS8100A-2X10 (0.50 mm/20 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) -700 (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window.
  • Page 112 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL DS8100A-2X10 (0.38 mm/15 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) -700 (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 113 READING FEATURES DS8100A-3X00 (0.50 mm/20 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) -700 (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 114 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL DS8100A-3X10 (0.38 mm/15 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) (in) (cm) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 115 READING FEATURES DS8100A-3X20 (0.30 mm/12 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 116 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL DS8100A-3X30 (0.25 mm/10 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 117 READING FEATURES DS8100A-3X05 (0.50 mm/20 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) -700 (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 118 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL DS8100A-3X15 (0.38 mm/15 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) (in) (cm) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 119 READING FEATURES DS8100A-3X25 (0.30 mm/12 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...
  • Page 120 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL DS8100A-3X35 (0.25 mm/10 mils) The diagram shows an average reading area obtained considering different barcode types of variable quality. (in) (cm) (cm) (in) Note: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or Code 39 = 0.90...

  • Page 121: Maintenance

    Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances. Clean the window of the DS8100A when the scanner is turned off or at least when the laser beam is not active.

  • Page 122: Asr Network Configuration

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL The ASR procedure is principally used for PackTrack™ configurations, but it restores only a part of the system parameters: common slave parameters (Code Selection and Reconstruction) plus each single slave PackTrack™ calibration. The Master must be prepared at the time of installation in order for this procedure to work correctly.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, it is suggested to save the device configuration to a *.ddc file by means of the Genius™ software configuration program and check the device exact model NOTE and serial number.
  • Page 124 DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Reading: Check synchronization of reading pulse with object to read. it is not possible to read the target barcode (always returns No Read) Is the scan line correctly positioned? Place barcode in the center of scan line and run TEST MODE (selectable by Genius™...
  • Page 125 Communication: If the LED is OFF, check the connections the scanner “Network” LED is not lit. between the DS8100A slaves and the SC6000 or DS8100A master. If the error persists, contact your Datalogic distributor. How do I obtain my units’ serial...

  • Page 126: Technical Features

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL 12 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Supply Voltage 20 to 30 Vdc Power Consumption 20 W typical 1.3 - 0.9 A max. (including startup current) Main Baud Rate Common Communication RS232 Interfaces RS485 full-duplex 1200 to 115200 RS485 half-duplex...
  • Page 127 TECHNICAL FEATURES SOFTWARE FEATURES Interleaved 2/5 Readable Codes Code 39 Standard Codabar Code 128 GS1-128 (ex EAN 128) Code 93 (standard and full ASCII) EAN/UPC (including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5) GS1 DataBar (including Limited and Expanded) Code Selection Up to 10 codes during one reading phase Headers and Terminators Up to 128-byte headers and 128-byte terminators On Line, Serial On Line, Automatic, Test, PackTrack™,...

  • Page 128: Aalternative Layouts

    When On-Line operating mode is used, the reader is activated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone. In the following case, the signal is passed to the DS8100A by the CBX100, which also supplies the system. PWR-120...
  • Page 129 In this example no External Trigger is used and the CBX100 only supplies the reader. The DS8100A (Ethernet model) is connected to a remote Host. It can be activated by a signal generated by the remote Host or always be active if working in Automatic operating mode.

  • Page 130: Id-Net™ Gateway

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL ID-NET™ GATEWAY The CBX800 Gateway can be used to integrate a DS8100A reader into a high speed ID- NET™ network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. In this case the DS8100A uses its main RS232/RS485 interface to communicate with the CBX800.

  • Page 131: Pass Through

    ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS PASS THROUGH When Pass Through is activated on the Auxiliary interface, the DS8100A reader can be integrated in a network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. This connection mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface.

  • Page 132: Rs232 Master/Slave

    Figure 107 – Pass Through Connection for Ethernet Models RS232 MASTER/SLAVE The RS232 master/slave connection is used to integrate a DS8100A reader in a network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. The Slave scanners use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary interfaces. Each slave scanner transmits the messages received by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface.
  • Page 133 Slave#n Power  Main Serial Interface (RS232 only)  Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232) Local Host  Input 1 (External Trigger/PS for On-Line Mode) Figure 108 – RS232 Master/Slave for DS8100A Standard Models CBX100 Slave#1 Master CAB-F0x Slave#n Power  Ethernet...

  • Page 134: Multiplexer

    DS8100A REFERENCE MANUAL MULTIPLEXER The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DS8100A slave reader in a Multidrop network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface. Each scanner connected Multiplexer (MX4000) with RS485 half-duplex main interface. Power MX4000 ...

  • Page 135: 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. CD SQUARE™ CD SQUARE™ provides useful information on label position and object shape elaborated during the barcode reading phase.
  • Page 136 (LCD). LEDs have extremely long lifetimes when properly operated. Multidrop Line A single communications circuit that interconnects many stations, each of which contains terminal devices. See RS485. PackTrack™ PackTrack™ is a Datalogic patented parcel tracking system which improves the reading features omnidirectional stations. particular, PackTrack™...
  • Page 137 Scanner A device that examines a printed pattern (barcode) and either passes the uninterpreted data to a decoder or decodes the data and passes it onto the Host system. Serial Port An I/O port used to connect a scanner to your computer. Signal An impulse or fluctuating electrical quantity (i.e.: a voltage or current) the variations of which represent changes in information.

  • Page 138: Index

    INDEX Accessories, 12 Laser Safety, vii ACR™ 4, 81 LEDs, 4 Alternative Layouts, 114 Local Lonworks Network Layouts, 55 Auto PackTrack™ Lonworks Connections, 48 Calibration using DLAPC, 84 Lonworks Interface, 50 Calibration using Keypad, 6 Conditions and Limits, 84 Main Serial Interface, 21, 37 Parameter Descriptions, 85 Manual PackTrack™...
  • Page 139 Test Mode using Keypad, 5 Troubleshooting, 109 Technical Features, 112 Typical Layouts, 55 Terminators, 49...
  • Page 140 40050 Monte San Pietro Bologna - Italy www.automation.datalogic.com declares that the DS8100A; Laser Scanner and all its models are in conformity with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 2004 / 108 / EC EMC Directive 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive...
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