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Allen-Bradley User Hand-Held Manual Undecoded Bar Code Scanner Cat. No. 2755-HUG-4, 2755-HUG-9...
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Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication.
Preface Using this Manual Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This preface covers the following topics: • intended audience • chapter contents • laser warning symbol • related publications Intended Audience No special knowledge is required to understand this document or to use the scanner.
P–2 Contents of this Manual The following table briefly describes the contents of each section. Chapter Title Contents Describes the purpose, background, and scope Preface Using this Manual of this manual. Also provides a list of related publications. Overview of the scanner. Includes read range Scanner Features charts and description of accessory items.
P–3 Related Publications Below is a list of related publications you may need to refer to when using the scanners. Publication No. Title Bar Code Basics 2755-921 Describes bar code symbologies, equipment, and typical applications. User Manual for 2755-833 DS/DD Series B Enhanced Decoders User Manual for 2755-ND010 Single-Head Enhanced Decoder (Catalog No.
Chapter Scanner Features This chapter describes the features of the standard and extended range, undecoded scanners. Included are descriptions of: • major features • LEDs • scanning ranges • safety labels • accessories Publication 2755-6.1...
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1–2 Scanner Features The scanners use a low power visible (red) laser diode for scanning. The trigger turns on the laser which scans a label at approximately 36 scans per second. LEDs Trigger Cable Connector The laser beam: -exits through the scan window -reflects off the label back through the window -is detected by a sensor in the scanner When a label is read, the laser beam is automatically turned off until the...
1–3 LED Indicators On the back of the scanner there is a clear window through which two LEDs are visible. Green Green LED = Good Read, indicating that a bar code symbol has been scanned and decoded. LED remains on until the next scan (trigger pressed).
1–4 Safety Labels The scanners use a low power visible laser diode. As with any bright light source, you should avoid staring directly into the beam. Momentary exposure to a CDRH Class II laser is not known to be harmful. The following figure shows the location of all safety labels as they appear on the scanner.
1–5 Scanning Ranges The scanners can read bar code symbols at various distances depending upon the bar code symbol density (width of narrow bars or spaces). The following table lists the read ranges for both the standard and extended range scanners. Minimum Standard Range Extended Range...
1–7 Extended Range Scanner 50 in (127 cm) Catalog No. 2755-HUG9 25 in (63.5 cm) See Inset Scanner Scanner 25 in (63.5 cm) 50 in (127 cm) 15.0 mil (0.38 mm) 20.0 mil (0.51mm) 40 mil (1.02 mm) 55.0 mil (1.40 mm) 70.0 mil Reflective (1.78 mm)
1–8 Accessories The following accessories are available. Scanner Cables – Connect scanner to A-B decoder. See page 2–2 for connections. • 8 ft. / 2.44 meter (Catalog No. 2755-HUC-GA1-08) • 15 ft. / 4.57 meter (Catalog No. 2755-HUC-GA1-15) • 20 ft. / 6.1 meter (Catalog No.
Compatible Decoders The undecoded scanners are compatible with the following Allen-Bradley decoders: • Bulletin 2708-DH5 Attended Workstations • Multi-Purpose Bar Code WorkStation (Catalog No. 2755-DH1) •...
2–2 Scanner Cable The scanner cables connect to the bottom of the scanner handle. See page 1–8 for lengths available. Slot for Locking Collar Connector Locking Collar Cable Connector To attach the scanner cable to the scanner. 1. Pull back the locking collar from the connector. 2.
ATTENTION: Make sure you use the Series B Gun Adapter (Catalog No. 2755-NC16, Series B). If you are ugrading from an earlier version Allen-Bradley hand-held scanner (such as the 2755-G2 or -G3) which used the Series A gun adapter, you will need to purchase the series B gun adapter.
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2–4 The 2755-NC16 Gun Adapter connects to the decoder input port as shown below for the Enhanced Decoder, the High Speed Decoder is similar. Gun Adapter Publication 2755-6.1...
2–5 Operating the Scanner 1. Check your connections. • Is the scanner cable securely attached? • If connecting to a High Speed or Enhanced decoder, is the Gun Adapter present? • Is power applied to the decoder? 2. Test the scanner Aim the scanner at the work surface and press the trigger.
This beep indicates that the bar code has been successfully scanned. Some decoders cannot provide an audible response. Note: You will not hear an audible response if you are using the scanner with Allen-Bradley unattended decoders (Catalog No. 2755-DS1x, -DD1x). Publication 2755-6.1...
2–7 Operating Tips Scan Symbols at an Angle Do not hold the scanner directly perpendicular to the symbol being scanned. Hold the scanner at a slight angle. Scan the Entire Symbol Hold the scanner so that the scan beam crosses the entire symbol. Correct Incorrect Also as general rule:...
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Chapter Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter describes how to troubleshoot and maintain the scanner. • troubleshooting chart • cleaning the scan window • Allen-Bradley Global Technical Support Publication 2755-6.1...
2 position trigger. pressed. The first position is for the spotter beam. Press the Scan Beam Appears as a Dot trigger to the next position Not a line for scanning. 2. Defective scanner. 2. Contact Allen-Bradley Global Technical Support. Publication 2755-6.1...
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3–3 Problem Probable Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. Hold scanner at an angle 1. Scanner not held at slight to the symbol. angle to symbol. 2. Make sure scan beam 2. Scan beam not crossing crosses every bar or space entire symbol. on the symbol.
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ATTENTION: The scanner has no serviceable parts. Do not open the housing of the scanner. A-B Technical Support If you should require assistance or need additional information on operating the scanner or Allen-Bradley decoder, contact Allen-Bradley Global Technical Services (GTS) at (216) 646-6800. Publication 2755-6.1...
Appendix A Specifications Optical Nominal Scan Rate ... 33 to 39 scans/second Wavelength (nominal) ..675 nm (Visible Red) Maximum Roll (Skew) 40_ from normal -HUG-4 .
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A–2 Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature ..-22_ to 122_F (-30_ to 50_C) Storage Temperature ..-40_ to 140_F (-40_ to 60_C) Humidity ....5% to 95% (noncondensing) Drop Test .
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Appendix B Scanner Pinout Connections Pin #1 Pin #10 Signal Name Function 1, 2 Power Power input (4.8 to 14V DC). Ground Power and signal ground. Signal input to power-up the scanner, turn on the laser, turn on Enable scanning motor. Start of Scan Sychronizes decode logic with the scanner.
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Appendix C European Union Directive Compliance If the Hand Held Undecoded Scanner is installed within the European Union or EEA regions and has the CE mark, the following regulations apply. EMC Directive Undecoded Hand-Held Bar Code Scanners This apparatus is tested to meet EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC using the following standards, in whole or in part: •...
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Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control characters. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data.
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G–2 Codabar A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: (- $ : / , +). Code 128 A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements. Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all...
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G–3 Decode To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned. Decode Algorithm A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the letters or numbers encoded within a bar code symbol.
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G–4 International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation. Intercharacter Gap The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code. Interleaved Bar Code A bar code in which characters are paired together, using bars to represents the first character and the intervening spaces to represent the second.
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G–5 Laser An acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser is all the same frequency, unlike the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has a high energy density. Laser Diode A gallium-arsenide semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source to generate a laser beam.
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G–6 Scanner An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1. Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code.
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G–7 Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which can be any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States. Publication 2755-6.1...
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