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  • Page 1 DS4800 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and 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 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2 X-PRESS™ Functions....................23 Accessories ........................ 25 INSTALLATION ......................26 Package Contents ...................... 26 Mechanical Installation ....................27 3.2.1 Mounting DS4800 ....................... 29 Positioning ........................31 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS................. 33 Power Supply......................34 Main Serial Interface....................34 4.2.1 RS232 Interface......................35 4.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface..................
  • Page 4 Outputs ........................48 User Interface - Host....................50 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............51 Power Supply......................52 Main Serial Interface....................52 5.2.1 RS232 Interface......................53 5.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface..................54 5.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface ..................55 ID-NET™ Interface ..................... 57 5.3.1 ID-NET™...

  • Page 5: References

    CBX Accessory Manuals • Genius™ Help On Line • SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.automation.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 6: 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 DS4800 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 7: 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 8: General View

    GENERAL VIEW DS4800 Figure A Display "POWER ON" LED Focus Adjustment Laser Beam Output Window Push Button Indicator LEDs viii...

  • Page 9: Rapid Configuration

    When On-Line Operating mode is used, the scanner is activated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone. PG 6000 MAIN DS4800 CBX100/500 Host * Presence Sensor I/O, AUX P.S. (for On-Line mode) Figure 1 – DS4800 in Stand Alone Layout...
  • Page 10 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL CBX100/500 Pinout for DS4800 The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/500 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the DS4800 reader is connected by means of the CBX100/500: CBX100/500 Terminal Block Connectors Input Power Outputs...
  • Page 11 25-pin Connector Pinout for DS4800 The table below gives the pinout of the 25-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. Use this pinout when the DS4800 reader is connected by means of the 25-pin connector:...

  • Page 12: Step 2 - Mount And Position The Scanner

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL STEP 2 – MOUNT AND POSITION THE SCANNER 1. To mount the DS4800, use the mounting bracket to obtain the most suitable position for the reader as shown in the figures below. Skew Pitch -45°-15°0°15° 45° Figure 3 - Positioning with Mounting Bracket 2.

  • Page 13: Step 3 - Focus The Scanner

    RAPID CONFIGURATION STEP 3 – FOCUS THE SCANNER The reading distance depends on the focus distance of the scanner and should be set according to the application requirements. The Focus Position is set directly through the focus adjustment screw on the front panel of the scanner. This screw moves the internal lens of the scanner to change the focal length of the scanner.

  • Page 14: Step 4 - X-Press™ Configuration

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL STEP 4 – X-PRESS™ CONFIGURATION X-PRESS™ is the intuitive Human Machine Interface designed to improve ease of installation and maintenance. Status and diagnostic information are clearly presented by means of the five colored LEDs, whereas the single push button gives immediate access to the following relevant functions: AutoSetup to self-optimize and auto-configure •...

  • Page 15: Auto Learn

    RAPID CONFIGURATION Auto Learn If you are configuring your scanner using X-PRESS™, you must start with the Auto Learn procedure. 1. Enter the Auto Learn function by holding the X-PRESS™ push button pressed until the LEARN LED is on. 2. Release the button to enter the Auto Learn function. Once entered, the reader starts a procedure to automatically detect and recognize barcodes (by type and length), which are presented to it (*).
  • Page 16 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Auto Setup (Optional) At the end of the Auto Learn procedure, you have the possibility to follow the Auto Setup procedure to set up the reading parameters. 1. Enter the Auto Setup function by holding the X-PRESS™ push button pressed until the SETUP LED is on.
  • Page 17 RAPID CONFIGURATION Focus Lock/Unlock You must perform the Focus Lock procedure to save the mechanical focus position to memory. If the mechanical focus position is changed by more than the allowed tolerance of the value in memory, a diagnostic alarm will be sent to the display. 1.

  • Page 18: Step 5 - Install Genius™ Configuration Program

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL STEP 5 – INSTALL GENIUS™ CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ™ 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; •...
  • Page 19 RAPID CONFIGURATION 1. Select the Create a new configuration button. You will be guided through the configuration being asked to define the following parameters: Barcode selection and definition...
  • Page 20 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Operating mode selection and definition Digital Outputs configuration...
  • Page 21 RAPID CONFIGURATION Hardware interface selection Output data format configuration The On Line operating Mode requires the reader to be connected to an External Trigger/Presence Sensor using I1A and I1B inputs. The Automatic operating mode does not require connection to an external Presence Sensor.
  • Page 22 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 2. After defining the parameter values the following window appears allowing to complete the reader configuration as follows: Saving the configuration to disk; • Switching to Advanced mode; • Sending the configuration to the scanner. • 3. After sending the configuration to the 4.

  • Page 23: Step 6 - Test Mode

    STEP 6 – TEST MODE Use a code suitable to your application to test the system. Alternatively, you can use the Datalogic Test Chart (Code 128). 1. Enter the Test mode function by holding the X-PRESS™ push button pressed until the TEST LED is on.

  • Page 24: Advanced Scanner Configuration

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL ADVANCED SCANNER CONFIGURATION For further details on advanced product configuration, refer to the complete Reference Manual on the installation CD-ROM or downloadable from the web site through this link: www.automation.datalogic.com/ds4800. The following are alternative or advanced scanner configuration methods:...

  • Page 25: Alternative Layouts

    ID-NET™ is in addition to the Main and Auxiliary serial interfaces. If you need to install an ID-NET™ network refer to the DS4800 Reference Manual. The scanner can also be configured by reading programming barcodes. See the ID- NET™...

  • Page 26: Introduction

    2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DS4800 laser scanner satisfies the most advanced needs of a wide range of users. It has been developed focusing on the realistic requirements of its target market. The outstanding result is an extremely compact, cost-effective and easy to use industrial scanner.

  • Page 27: Indicators

    INTRODUCTION 2.1.1 Indicators The five LEDs on the side of the scanner (Figure A, 3) indicate the following: This LED indicates the device is ready to operate. READY (green) This LED confirms successful reading. GOOD (green) This LED indicates the status of the reading phase. (yellow) TRIGGER This LED indicates active communication on main serial port.
  • Page 28 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL ID-NET™ M/S Multidata: Multiple stations – single scanner CBX100 CBX100 CBX100 ID-NET™ interface allows connection of scanners reading objects placed on independent conveyors. All scanners are typically located far away from each other and they use a dedicated presence sensor.

  • Page 29: How To Setup/Configure The Scanner Network

    INTRODUCTION 2.2.1 How To Setup/Configure the Scanner Network A complete ID-NET™ scanner network can be rapidly setup, as follows: Mounting & Connection 1. Mechanically mount/install all the readers (refer to par. 3.2 and 3.3). 2. Wire ID-NET™ (refer to par. 4.3 or 5.3). 3.

  • Page 30: X-Press™ Human Machine Interface

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 2.3 X-PRESS™ HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE X-PRESS™ is the intuitive Human Machine Interface designed with the precise goal of improving ease of installation and maintenance. Status and diagnostic information are clearly presented by means of five-colored LEDs, whereas the single...

  • Page 31: X-Press™ Functions

    INTRODUCTION 2.3.2 X-PRESS™ Functions READY Quick access to the following functions is provided by an easy procedure using the push button: GOOD SETUP 1 – Press the button (the STATUS LED will give a TRIGGER visual feedback). LEARN 2 – Hold the button until the specific function LED is TEST on (TEST, LEARN or SETUP).
  • Page 32 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL AutoLearn Function Once entered, the reader starts a procedure to automatically detect and recognize barcodes (by type and length), which are presented to it . The laser turns on and the LEARN LED blinks to indicate the ongoing process.

  • Page 33: Accessories

    At the end of the procedure (about 5-6 seconds), the Configuration and Environmental parameters are reset, all LEDs blink simultaneously 3 times and the message "Default Set" is shown on the display. 2.4 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for the DS4800: Name Description Part Number...

  • Page 34: Installation

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS4800 reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: DS4800 reader with cable • DS4800 Quick Guide •...

  • Page 35: Mechanical Installation

    INSTALLATION 3.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DS4800 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 to the L-shaped mounting bracket. There are also three screw holes (M5 x 3) for fixture to the U-shaped mounting bracket (Accessory).
  • Page 36 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL [0.12] Ø4.2 [Ø0.17] N°4 [0.17] [0.17] [2.76] 30° Ø8.1 [Ø0.32] N°2 [in] [0.32] N°8 Ø4.2 [Ø0.17] N°4 [2.76] [3.15] Figure 14 – L Shape Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions [4.25] [0.12] [1.18] Ø5.5 [Ø0.22] [2.91] 76.9 [3.03] 27.5 [1.08]...

  • Page 37: Mounting Ds4800

    INSTALLATION 3.2.1 Mounting DS4800 Using the DS4800 mounting bracket you can quickly and easily obtain standard mounting positions (i.e. 15° Skew angles) for the reader as shown in the following figures: Skew Pitch -45° -15° 0° 15° 45° Figure 16 – Positioning with L Shape Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 38 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Skew -45° -15° alignment marks 0° 15° 45° Pitch Figure 17 – Positioning with U Shape Mounting Bracket (Accessory)

  • Page 39: Positioning

    INSTALLATION 3.3 POSITIONING The DS4800 scanner is able to decode moving barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the DS4800 take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Skew 15° to 30°, Tilt 0° and Pitch 0°.
  • Page 40 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in Figure 20. Position the reader in order to minimize the Pitch angle. Figure 20 - Pitch Angle...

  • Page 41: Cbx Electrical Connections

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All DS4800 models are equipped with a cable terminated by a 25-pin male D-sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. We recommend making system connections through one of the CBX connection boxes since they offer the advantages of easy connection, easy device replacement and filtered reference signals.

  • Page 42: Power Supply

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL To avoid electromagnetic interference when the scanner is connected to a CBX connection box, verify the jumper positions in the CBX as indicated in its Installation Manual. NOTE 4.1 POWER SUPPLY Power can be supplied to the scanner through the CBX100/500 spring clamp terminal pins...

  • Page 43: Rs232 Interface

    IDLE IDLE Figure 23 - RS232 Control Signals If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the DS4800 activates the RTS output to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to enable the transmission.

  • Page 44: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 4.2.2 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.

  • Page 45: 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. 6.5) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave devices to collect data.
  • Page 46 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 27 - DS4800 Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer...

  • Page 47: Id-Net™ Interface

    1200 m 900 m 700 m * Application dependent, contact your Datalogic Automation representative for details. The default ID-NET™ baudrate is 500 kbps. Lower ID-NET™ baudrates allow longer cable lengths. The baudrate is software configurable by authorized Datalogic Automation personnel only.

  • Page 48: Id-Net™ Response Time

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.2 ID-NET™ Response Time The following figure shows the response time of the ID-NET™ network. This time is defined as the period between the Trigger activation and the beginning of data transmission to the Host. Max ID-NET™ Response Time...
  • Page 49 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 29 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with isolated power blocks...
  • Page 50 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 30 - ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network...
  • Page 51 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 31 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Star Network...

  • Page 52: Id-Net™ Network Termination

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination The network must be properly terminated in the first and last scanner of the network. This is done by setting the ID-NET™ Termination Resistance Switch in the CBX100/500 to ON. 4.4 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections.

  • Page 53: Inputs

    This input is optocoupled and can be driven by both an NPN and PNP type command. The connections are indicated in the following diagrams: EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING DS4800 POWER PH-1 Photocell (PNP) (brown) (black) (blue) Figure 34 – PH-1 Photocell (PNP) External Trigger Using DS4800 Power...
  • Page 54 NPN Photocell Power to Input Photocell Signal Photocell Reference Figure 35 - NPN External Trigger Using DS4800 Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER PNP Photocell Input Signal Pulled down to External Input Device Reference Figure 36 - PNP External Trigger Using External Power...
  • Page 55 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CBX100/500 Function Power Source - Inputs Input 2 A (polarity insensitive) Input 2 B (polarity insensitive) Power Reference - Inputs INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING DS4800 POWER Input Device Power to Input Device Input Input Device Signal Reference...

  • Page 56: Code Verifier

    Figure 39 - NPN Input 2 Using External Power 4.5.1 Code Verifier If the DS4800 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 57 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS USING DS4800 POWER Output Device Power to Output Output device Signal Output device Reference Figure 40 - Open Emitter Output Using DS4800 Power Output Device Power to Output device Output device Reference Output Signal Figure 41 - Open Collector Output Using DS4800 Power...

  • Page 58: User Interface - Host

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 4.7 USER INTERFACE - HOST The following table contains the pinout for standard RS232 PC Host interface. For other user interface types please refer to their own manual. RS232 PC-side connections 9-pin male connector 25-pin male connector...

  • Page 59: 25-Pin Cable Electrical Connections

    25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All DS4800 models are equipped with a cable terminated by a 25-pin male 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.

  • Page 60: Power Supply

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.1 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 45): POWER SUPPLY DS4800 V+ (10 - 30 Vdc) VGND CHASSIS CHASSIS...

  • Page 61: Rs232 Interface

    IDLE IDLE Figure 47 - RS232 Control Signals If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the DS4800 activates the RTS output to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to enable the transmission.

  • Page 62: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.2.2 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.

  • Page 63: 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. 6.5) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls slave devices to collect data.
  • Page 64 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 51 - DS4800 Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer...

  • Page 65: Id-Net™ Interface

    1200 m 900 m 700 m * Application dependent, contact your Datalogic Automation representative for details. The default ID-NET™ baudrate is 500 kbps. Lower ID-NET™ baudrates allow longer cable lengths. The baudrate is software configurable by authorized Datalogic Automation personnel only.

  • Page 66: Id-Net™ Response Time

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.3.2 ID-NET™ Response Time The following figure shows the response time of the ID-NET™ network. This time is defined as the period between the Trigger activation and the beginning of data transmission to the Host. Max ID-NET™ Response Time...
  • Page 67 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 53 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with isolated power blocks...
  • Page 68 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 54 - ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network...
  • Page 69 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 55 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Star Network...

  • Page 70: Id-Net™ Network Termination

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.3.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination The network must be properly terminated by a 120 Ohm resistor at the first and last scanner of the network. 5.4 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections.

  • Page 71: Inputs

    This input is optocoupled and can be driven by both an NPN and PNP type command. The connections are indicated in the following diagrams: EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT PNP PH-1 DS4800 PNP PH-1 wires (brown) +10-30 Vdc (black) NO (blue) 0 V Figure 57 - PH-1 Photocell (PNP) External Trigger Using DS4800 Power...
  • Page 72 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING DS4800 POWER EXTERNAL TRIGGER DS4800 Signal Ground Figure 58 - PNP External Trigger Using DS4800 Power DS4800 EXTERNAL TRIGGER Signal Ground Figure 59 - NPN External Trigger using DS4800 power EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Vext 30 Vdc max.
  • Page 73 Power Reference - Inputs INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING DS4800 POWER INPUT DEVICE DS4800 Signal Ground Figure 62 - PNP Input 2 Using DS4800 Power DS4800 INPUT DEVICE Signal Ground Figure 63 - NPN Input 2 Using DS4800 Power INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Vext 30 Vdc max.

  • Page 74: Code Verifier

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.5.1 Code Verifier If the DS4800 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 75: User Interface - Host

    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 DS4800 Power Supply Vdc (10 – 30 Vdc) Power GND Trigger Test Cable for DS4800...

  • Page 76: Typical Layouts

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 6 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. These layouts also require the correct setup of the software configuration parameters.
  • Page 77 When On-Line Operating mode is used, the scanner is activated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone. Power CBX500 DS4800 Fieldbus Interface (Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, etc.) Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232) Host External Trigger (for On-Line Mode)

  • Page 78: Pass-Through

    Pass-through mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface. Each DS4800 transmits the messages received by the Auxiliary interface onto the Main interface. All messages will be passed through this chain to the host.
  • Page 79 (Master and Slaves) to accept input on the Auxiliary interface, for example to connect a device such as a hand-held reader for manual code reading capability. Each DS4800 transmits its own messages plus any messages received by its Auxiliary interface onto the ID-NET™ interface. The Master passes all messages to the Host.

  • Page 80: Id-Net

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 6.3 ID-NET™ The ID-NET™ 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 31 slaves connected together. The slave scanners are connected together using the ID-NET™ interface. Every slave scanner must have an ID-NET™...
  • Page 81 TYPICAL LAYOUTS For a Master/Slave Multidata layout each scanner has its own reading phase independent from the others; each single message is sent from the master scanner to the Host computer. Master Slave#1 Slave#n Terminal Power Host Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485) Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232) External Trigger (for On-Line Mode) ID-NET™...
  • Page 82 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Alternatively, the Master scanner can communicate to the Host as a Slave node on a Fieldbus network. This requires using an accessory Fieldbus interface board installed inside the CBX500 connection box. System configuration can be accomplished through the Auxiliary interface of the Master scanner (internal CBX500 9-pin connector) using the Genius™...

  • Page 83: Rs232 Master/Slave

    The Slave scanners use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary serial interfaces. Each slave DS4800 transmits the messages received by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface. All messages will be passed through this chain to the Master.

  • Page 84: Multiplexer Layout

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 6.5 MULTIPLEXER LAYOUT This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the more efficient ID-NET™ network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts. NOTE Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (for example MX4000) with the RS485 half- duplex main interface through a CBX connection box.

  • Page 85: Reading Features

    READING FEATURES 7 READING FEATURES 7.1 ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION (ACR™ 4) 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 the following figure: Laser Beam Figure 78 –...

  • Page 86: Tilt Angle For Advanced Code Reconstruction

    No Read No Read No Read Laser Beam Figure 82 – Reading Zones with α Max While tilt angles of 45° can be obtained, DS4800 scanners are not designed to create omni-directional reading stations using two scanners in an X-pattern. NOTE...

  • Page 87: Advanced Code Reconstruction Reading Conditions

    READING FEATURES 7.1.2 Advanced Code Reconstruction Reading Conditions • ANSI Grade B minimum • 800 scans/sec • three codes enabled simultaneously • uniform background The following tables describe the minimum code height requirements (in mm) for standard ACR4™ applications depending on the code symbology. Minimum Code Height for ACR4 Reading (mm) 45°...
  • Page 88 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL Minimum Code Height for ACR4 Reading (mm) 45° max 30° max Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.25 0.30 Codabar 0.33 Code Resolution 0.38 (mm) 0.50 0.72 1.00 Ratio 3:1; Interdigit = Module Size Table 4 Minimum Code Height for ACR4 Reading (mm) 45°...

  • Page 89: Linear Code Reading

    Direction of code movement at LS speed DS4800 Laser beam Figure 83 - "Step-Ladder" Scanning Mode For example, the DS4800 (800 scans/sec.) for a 25 mm high code moving at 1250 mm/s performs: [(25/1250) * 800] - 2 = 14 effective scans.

  • Page 90: Picket-Fence Mode

    For example, for a 60 mm wide code moving in a point where the reading field is 160 mm wide at a 2000 mm/s speed, the DS4800 (800 scans per sec.), performs: [((160-60)/2000) * 800] - 2 = 38 effective scans...

  • Page 91: Performance

    READING FEATURES 7.3 PERFORMANCE The reading performance of the DS4800 scanner depends in part on the focus position setting. Focus Max Code Resolution Speed mm (mils) scans/s F = 30 Near 0.20 (8) F = 40 Medium 0.30 (12) F = 60 Far 0.38 (15)

  • Page 92: Reading Diagrams

    DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL 7.4 READING DIAGRAMS DS4800-1000 Focus Distance 30 cm (Near) (in) 100 (cm) ≥ 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.20 mm 0.30 mm 0.38 mm (8 mils) (12 mils) (15 mils) (cm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window.
  • Page 93 READING FEATURES DS4800-1000 Focus Distance 40 cm (Medium) (in) 100 (cm) ≥ 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.30 mm 0.38 mm (12 mils) (15 mils) (cm) (in) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code Code 128 = 0.90...
  • Page 94 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL DS4800-1000 Focus Distance 60 cm (Far) (in) 100 110 120 (cm) ≥ 0.50 mm (20 mils) 0.38 mm (15 mils) (in) (cm) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of the laser beam output window. CONDITIONS Code = Code 128 = 0.90...

  • Page 95: 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 DS4800 when the scanner is turned off or, at least, when the laser beam is deactivated.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Help/Parameters Help/2K_4K Software Configuration Parameters Guide 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 (*.ddc).
  • Page 97 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Power On: Is power connected? the “Power If using a power adapter (like PG 6000), is it connected to a wall On”/”Ready” LED is not outlet? If using rail power, does rail have power? If using CBX100, does it have power (check switch and LED)? Measure voltage either at pin 13 and pin 25 (for 25-pin connector) or at spring clamp Vdc and GND (for CBX).
  • Page 98 Also check the Code Field Length and Fill Character values. • Are the COM port parameters correctly assigned? Communication: • Contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or Always returns the ARC, because either a Motor or Laser failure has occurred. Reader Failure •...

  • Page 99: Technical Features

    TECHNICAL FEATURES 10 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Input Power Supply Voltage 10 - 30 Vdc Maximum Consumption 0.6 - 0.2 A; 6 W Serial Interfaces Main Serial Interface SW programmable: RS232; RS485 FD and HD Baudrate 1200 - 115200 Auxiliary RS232 Baudrate 1200 - 115200...
  • Page 100 DS4800 REFERENCE MANUAL SOFTWARE FEATURES READABLE CODES *EAN/UPC (including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5) *Code 93 *2/5 Interleaved *Code 128 *Code 39 (Standard and Full ASCII) *EAN 128 *Codabar ISBT 128 ABC Codabar Pharmacode Plessey * ACR4™ Readable. Code Selection...

  • Page 101: 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 102 Full Duplex Simultaneous, two-way, independent transmission in both directions. Half Duplex Transmission in either direction, but not simultaneously. Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as network control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages.
  • Page 103 RS232 Interface between data terminal equipment and data communication equipment employing serial binary data interchange. RS485 Interface that specifies the electrical characteristics of generators and receivers for use in balanced digital multipoint systems such as on a Multidrop line. 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.

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    INDEX 25-Pin Cable Electrical Connections; 51 Main Serial Interface; 34; 52 Mechanical Installation; 27 Mounting DS4800; 29 Multiplexer Layout; 76 Accessories; 25 ACR™ 4; 77 Auxiliary RS232 Interface; 44; 62 Outputs; 48; 66 CBX Electrical Connections; 33 CE Compliance; vii Package Contents;...
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