Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual. However, if you do note any errors or inconsistencies please contact the dealer from which you purchased the product or an IDEC sales repre- sentative.
Introduction Version Information The following is the latest version information for the WB2F 2D Code Scanner. Prior to use, confirm the main application version of the firmware currently installed on the WB2F. To confirm the firmware version currently installed on the WB2F, refer to "No. 46 Main Application Version Information" of [5.6 List of Control Commands] located on page 5-20.
WB9Z-CU100 is a protocol converter that allows the WB2F to connect to RS-232/RS-422/ Ethernet enabled devices. Preventing Double Read A parameter that specifies a time interval between reads to prevent the WB2F from reading Time the same code twice. Number of characters The sum of 1 byte codes either transmitted or received via the RS-232 interface.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3. Functions 4. Support tool 5. Appendix Introduction Graphic Symbol Glossary This manual uses the following graphic symbols to simplify explanations: Notes Graphic Symbol Description Failure to operate the product in accordance with the information provided may result in severe per- Warning Warning sonal injury or death.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3. Functions 4. Support tool 5. Appendix Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTATIONS Before installing and wiring this product, operating it, or performing maintenance and inspection, read this manual carefully and use the product correctly. The degree of possible danger that may occur if the product is mishandled is classified and denoted by "Warning" and "Caution"...
When the load and the unit are connected to different power supplies, always turn on the unit's power supply first. Install the product so that the scan window is not directly exposed to sunlight or fluorescent light. The non-volatile memory equipped on the WB2F can be overwritten 100,000 times.
If moisture has collected on the scan window, wipe with a soft cloth. Always turn the WB2F power off before cleaning the product. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene as they may affect the optics of the WB2F. z Cleaning the unit Wipe any dust or dirt off of the WB2F with a soft, dry cloth.
3. Functions 4. Support tool 5. Appendix Introduction Related manuals Manuals related to the WB2F are as follows. Refer to them together with this manual. All related manuals are available for download from our website. Type Manual name Details WB2F 2D Code Scanner...
Setup symbol position ..........................2-4 2. 3 Wiring ..............................2-5 2. 3. 1 Wiring Instructions: Connecting the WB2F to the Communication Unit ......2-5 2. 3. 2 Wiring Instructions: Setting up the WB2F without the Communication Unit ....2-12 2. 3. 3...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3. Functions 4. Support tool 5. Appendix Contents Operational Check 3. 1 Performing an Operational Check using a PC ..............3-1 3. 1. 1 Necessary operating environment of the PC ................3-1 3. 1. 2 Installing the Device Driver ........................
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3. Functions 4. Support tool 5. Appendix Contents 4. 6 Configuration Item Table ......................4-54 4. 7 Communication Unit ........................ 4-93 4. 7. 1 Overview ..............................4-93 4. 7. 2 Names and functions of its parts ......................4-94 Appendix 5.
Overview This chapter describes the product configuration of the WB2F, the names and functions of its parts, and the basic system configuration during operation. 1. 1 Checking the packaged product and the product configuration The WB2F is packaged with the following items: Before using the WB2F, check that the unit and accessories are present and that they have suffered no damage.
(4) READ/ENTER button Used to confirm various functions that have been selected (5) Power-ON Indicator LED Green LED will light up when the WB2F's power is on The Status LED indicates the operating status of the unit. (Green): Turns on when reading has succeeded and the read image is matched on com- parison.
External Input External Output Sensor Host device PLC, External Light Source The device driver must be installed prior to connecting the WB2F to a PC via USB. Refer to F [5. 14 Installing the USB driver] page 5-31 for installation instructions.
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External Input External Output Sensor Host device PLC, External Light Source The device driver must be installed prior to connecting the WB2F to a PC via USB. Refer to F [5. 14 Installing the USB driver] page 5-31 for installation instructions.
3. Operational Check 4. Support tool 5. Appendix Accessories and Peripheral Devices 1. 4 Accessories and Peripheral Devices The WB2F's accessories and peripheral devices are as follows: z Accessories USB Maintenance Cable HG9Z-XCM42 z Peripheral Devices WB2F compatible communication unit...
Installation & wiring This chapter describes WB2F installation locations, mounting methods, and wiring the WB2F to peripheral devices. 2. 1 Installation precautions Install the unit so that ambient light such as sunlight, fluorescent light, and photoelectric switches does not enter the scan window.
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5. Appendix Installation precautions When installing WB2F units in a series, install them so the emitted LED light does not overlap (so they do not interfere with each other). Otherwise the unit may not be able to read symbols or it may erroneously read them.
Mounting Bracket (Included) Instead, use two M3 screws with an effective thread length of 3 to 5 mm and secure the WB2F to the plate. If you use a bracket other than the one that was included, make sure that the dimensions of the mounting holes is at most Φ3.4mm...
The mirror reflection area (dead zone) will differ based on the emitter LED's lighting pattern. To adjust the WB2F's position while confirming the symbol's read success rate, follow the steps described in F [4. 3 Setup support mode] page 4-41.
F [5. 3 Dimensional outline drawings] page 5-7. z Connecting to the WB2F The WB2F and the Communication Unit's connection diagram is the following: Communication Unit WB2F DIN Connector z Connector Pin Assignment Communication Unit's connector pin assignment is as follows:...
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IN_0 IN_1 Description Function Description Function OUT_COM OUT_0 RS-422 Connection with a Host Device OUT_1 Output from the WB2F OUT_2 RS232/RS422 Connection with Host Device OUT_3 IN_COM IN_0 Input to the WB2F RS-232 Connection with a Host Device IN_1 Unused...
Use the product within the rated power supply voltage range. Otherwise there is a risk of ex- plosion or burnout. Always turn off the WB2F's power supply before wiring the product. Do not simultaneously use an external power supply and PoE.
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1. Overview Installation & wiring 3. Operational Check 4. Function 5. Appendix Wiring Using PoE Connect the PoE to the Communication Unit's Ethernet Port. Even if using PoE, ground the FE terminal of the external power supply's port connector. Ethernet Port Ethernet (Alternative A/B) Pin assignment for the External Power Supply Port Connector...
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4. Function 5. Appendix Wiring z RS-232 wiring If connecting the WB2F to a host device such as programmable display or a computer using RS-232, do so according to the following wire instructions: Connector for Input/Output/ Connector for Input/Output/ RS-232/RS-422 port...
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4. Function 5. Appendix Wiring z Wiring for Ethernet Communication If connecting the WB2F to a host device such as programmable display or a computer using an ethernet connection, do so according to the following wire instructions: Ethernet Port Ethernet...
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Caution Caution Miswiring may cause damage to internal circuitry. If the Load and the WB2F are connected to separate power supplies, make sure that you turn the WB2F's power on first. Use an AWG16 to 24 Cable for wiring. 2-11...
Installation & wiring 3. Operational Check 4. Function 5. Appendix Wiring 2. 3. 2 Wiring Instructions: Setting up the WB2F without the Communication Unit z Connector Pin Assignment The WB2F's connector pin assignment is as follows. DIN Connector Pin Number Wire color...
AWG28. If the entire cable exceeds a length of 2.8m, there is a possibility that the it will adversely effect noise immunity. Do so only after thoroughly confirming that the WB2F's performance is not impacted. z RS-232 wiring When connecting the unit to a host device such as an operator interface or a computer via RS-232, wire it referring to the following example.
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External Input is a trigger input used to turn Read Request ON/OFF. The external trigger input operates as a non-voltage input or a voltage input (VIL: 1.0 V, VIH: 4.0 V-VCC). Refer to the following example prior to wiring the WB2F. WB2F...
When connecting the unit to a host device, firmly insert the USB connector straight into the USB port on the host device in the correct orientation. Host device USB port USB-A Connector To connect the WB2F, open the Maintenance Port Hatch and insert the USB Mini-B connector. Maintenance Port (USB Port) USB Mini-B Connector...
USB2.0 or later 3. 1. 2 Installing the Device Driver Prior to connecting the WB2F to a PC you must first install the USB device driver. In order to install, refer to F [5. 14 Installing the USB driver] page 5-31.
3. 1. 3 Connecting to a PC z If you use a communication unit If you use the WB2F with the communication unit, refer to F [2. 3. 1 Wiring Instructions: Connecting the WB2F to the Communication Unit] page 2-5 for wiring instructions.
Power-ON Indicator LED Emitter LED continuously lights up as reading begins Due to the WB2F's settings, there are symbols that cannot be read. If you read a symbol double check the settings to ensure that the symbol is enabled. You can confirm the Status of a read simply by looking at the Status LED lights...
Install a generic terminal software onto the PC WB2F's reading management will be done via the generic terminal software Start up the generic terminal sfotware, select the port the WB2F is connected to and begin communications The Connector Port can be viewed from [Device Manager] Because you are connecting via USB, there is no need to separately set communication speed.
4. 1 Overview 4. 1. 1 Operation mode The functions that the WB2F can execute differ by the operation mode. There are four operation modes: slave mode, setup support mode, maintenance mode, master mode. Slave mode This mode is used during normal operation. Slave mode has the following functions.
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Function 5. Appendix Overview Setup support mode This mode is used to check the installation position and reading status of the WB2F. Setup support mode has the follow- ing function. Function Details Reference page This function outputs and displays Read Success Rate for a giv-...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Overview 4. 1. 2 Operation mode switching operation and status The operation mode is switched using the READ/ENTER button or communication commands. For the communication commands, refer to F [4.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2 Slave Mode This operation mode is used during normal operation. Use the unit in this mode after installation. Slave mode has the following functions. Symbol reading ............
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 2 Symbol reading The symbol reading reads symbols and outputs the reading result. Refer to F [4. 6 Configuration Item Table] page 4-54 for details on code reading functions and their vari- ous settings.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Symbol Reading There are three types of Symbol Reading. Single Read..............F Page 4-6 - Edge Activation............. F Page 4-7 - Level Activation ............ F Page 4-8 Multi-read Sequential Output ......
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Turns off when either the illumination time elapses or symbol reading starts. If Reading Linked Control parameter is enabled, the WB2F will determine Reading Success/Reading Failure or Verification Match/Verification Un-match when symbol reading stops and perform output control based on the...
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Turns oFF when either the illumination time elapses or symbol reading starts. If Reading Linked Control parameter is enabled, the WB2F will determine Reading Success/Reading Failure or Verification Match/Verification Un-match when symbol reading stops and perform output control based on the...
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Preventing Double Read Time. However, this does not apply to symbols that have either different symbology or data. If you turn Reading Request OFF before the WB2F is able to read a single symbol, it will be treated as a Read- ing Failure.
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Preventing Double Read Time setting range is 100ms to 25,500ms To prevent reading the same symbol twice, the WB2F will not acknowledge symbols with the same symbol- ogy and data as the prior symbol during the Preventing Double Read Time. However, this does not apply to symbols that have either different symbology or data.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Start Reading and Stop Reading conditions for each Reading Request Symbol Reading and Reading Request Operation Symbol Reading Reading Timeout Reading Request Start Reading Conditions Stop Reading Conditions Reading Success READ/ENTER button...
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Can be used even if there are various symbologies in the imaging area at once. If here is more than one of the same symbol (same symbology and data) in the imaging area,the WB2F will treat them as one symbol.
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The multiple symbol read example below assumes that number of symbol readings is set to "04H"(4). Operational Example 1 If during 1 read, the WB2F is able to read the symbol 4 times "04H"… First Read Symbol A, B, C, D Successfully Read Because the maximum number of allowed symbols have been read, reading will stop and results will be output.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Operational Example 2 When the number of symbol readings reaches "04H" ("4") with multiple reads. First Read Symbol A and C were successfully read, Symbol B and D were not. Because the number of symbol readings has not reached the maximum allowed, reading will continue.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 3 Output data additional information Output data additional information is used to add additional information to Reading Result. When performing a data output from a host device, there are two different types of data. For more information on Output Data Additional Information, refer to F [4.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Multiple Symbol Read or Multi-read Batch Output format You have the option to set [Batch Output Separator] in the separation of Reading Results instead of [Global Suffix]. How- ever, the last separation in the Reading Result will always be [Global Suffix] Like the [Global Suffix], the [Batch Output Separator] can be set with a maximum of 8 characters.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z During verification execution Global Prefix Verification Result Reading Result Data Global Suffix If you are using the Verification, [Verification Result] will be entered before [Reading Result] If Verification is a match, the following string is entered before [Verification Result] <OK:xxx>...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Examples: (Additional Information) Examples: Item (Additional Note Information) Suffix with a maximum of 8 characters that can be added to any data out- Global Prefix put.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Examples: Item (Additional Note Information) During verification, Match/Unmatch results will be added. Once verified, the characters OK and the matched master data number (3 characters) will be added. Verification Results <OK:000>...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 4 Output data editing Output data editing edits designated Reading Result and outputs the data. The editing method can be used either sepa- rately or in combination with each other. Extraction and Integration of Reading Result Data ..
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Control Code Replacement If control code (00H-1FH, 7FH) is included in Reading Result Data, characters will be replaced by designated characters (re- placement characters) prior to output. e.g.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 5 Verification Verification compares Reading Result Data with the master data and determines match/unmatch. Determination Result can be set to reflect the Status LED, External Output and communication interface There are two methods for determination.
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• • • Master Data[3] • • • Will be verified against the Master Data If symbol "123"is successfully read, the WB2F will output the following <OK:000>123 CR If symbol "AbC"is successfully read, the WB2F will output the following <NG:--->AbC CR...
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5-13. ^cmp123456 CR Will be verified against master data If symbol "123456"is successfully read, the WB2F will output the following <OK:255>123456 CR If symbol "123"is successfully read, the WB2F will output the following <NG:--->123 CR Pre-registering master data and sequential input can be used in combination with each other.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Verification Determination Verification between Reading Result Data and master data is judged by partial match e.g. If master data is "ABC", verification determination of Reading Result Data is as follows Reading Result Data Determination Result Match...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 6 Command alias Command alias can register [Start Reading] and [Stop Reading] to other command character strings. Registered Command Character string is called an Alias. For details on various settings of the command alias function, refer to F [4.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Stop Reading can execute each of the following five commands including the original. ^stop CR Original Command : STX STOP ETX Alias0 : Alias1 : off CR ESC CANCEL CR Alias2 : halt...
Communication Commands are composed of both Control Commands and Setup Commands Control Command Command to directly start up the WB2F. It can also execute other actions such as Symbol Reading, the Status LED ON/OFF etc. Setup Command ...
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5. Appendix Slave Mode z Control Command By inputting control commands from the host device into the WB2F, you can control the WB2F. Control command output format examples are as follows: e.g. Transmitting Control Command [Status LED (Red) ON] Request (Host Device → WB2F)
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Slave Mode z Setup Command By inputting setup commands from the host device into the WB2F, you can change/view setting parameter values. Control Command output format is as follows. e.g. Obtain the settings for Address 0157 “Status LED (Red) Illumination Time”.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 8 Parameter Changeover The Read Parameter Changeover switches the read parameter tables of conditions such as image acquisition and decode. The save destination of the setting values of this function are called [read parameter table] and a maximum of 8 can be registered.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z Read Parameter Table Changeover There are two types of methods for switching read parameter tables. For details on the read parameter table changeover function and its various settings please refer to F [Symbol Reading] page 4-58.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Reading Success Sort Prior to the next read, the successfully read parameter table will be sorted at the beginning of the sequence table. If using Read Success sort, ensure that the setting for [read success sort] is enabled. e.g.
Image Capture The settings for acquiring and storing images can be configured. Host devices connected to the WB2F's communication interface are able to acquire saved images at arbitrary timing. z Settings during image acquisition The following items can be configured as settings for the image capture function.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Image quality Specify the density of the captured image. Settings High density Low Density (1/2) High density Low Density 1280 dot 640 dot 960 dot 480 dot : E ective pixels : E ective pixels : SKIP pixel...
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Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode z On keeping acquired images The WB2F has three types of image storage areas that each have different restrictions (such as in the number of images that can be saved). Number of Region Saved Image...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 10 Image Filter The image filter digitally corrects the acquired image. There is a total of 7 image filters and up to 4 can be set up in combination. For more details on the image filter function and its various settings refer to F [Reading Parameter Changeover Func- tion]...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Open Dilate (Expansion) is performed after Erode (compression). The function will delete minute traces of white without ex- panding the black areas. Effective for black symbols with fine white blemishes. Before processing After processing Close...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Slave Mode Sharpening Sharpen the captured image. Effective in cases when the captured image is low contrast or out of focus. Before processing After processing Smoothing Smooth out the captured image. Effective for images with a lot of noise or symbols with white or black blemishes.
5. Appendix Slave Mode 4. 2. 11 I/O I/O is to operate and to get current status of the WB2F by using external output and the external input. There are 4 external outputs and 2 external inputs. External Output External Output has the following functions.
5. Appendix Setup support mode 4. 3 Setup support mode This mode is used to check the installation position and reading status of the WB2F. Setup support mode has the following function. Reading Success Rate Measurement ....F Page 4-44 Decoding Processing Time Measurement ..
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Setup support mode z Detailed procedure using the READ/ENTER and SELECT buttons When the unit's power supply is on, push the READ/ENTER button for 5 seconds. The Status LEDs (green/orange/red) will flash and the unit will Status LEDs switch to the waiting state for measurement item to be selected in setup support mode.
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When the SELECT button is pushed while LED 3 is blinking, the status LED (green) will flash, and the Reading Success Rate measurement will changeover to execution standby mode. If 5 seconds elapse with no operation, the WB2F will revert to the operation mode it was in prior to switching.
LF " message is output to the communi- cation interface. To stop the measurement, push the READ/ENTER button or input the communication command suffix. (The initial value is CR LF ) When ended, the WB2F returns to the operation mode before the switch. 4-44...
LF " message is output to the commu- nication interface. To stop the measurement, push the READ/ENTER button or input the communication command suffix. (The initial value is CR LF ) When ended, the WB2F returns to the operation mode before the switch. 4-45...
LF " message is output to the communi- cation interface. To stop the measurement, push the READ/ENTER button or input the communication command suffix. (The initial value is CR LF ). When ended, the WB2F returns to the operation mode before the switch. 4-46...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Setup support mode z The relationship between Symbol placement and the Position LED An imaging view is divided to 4 areas as the following figure. A. The position LED will be flashed with a climax coordinate of the symbol range which succeeded to decode(in red with line) .
Will perform auto-tuning that is specialized for difficult symbols (such as DPM). Use this function when standard tuning has failed. * It may take up to several minutes for tuning to complete as the WB2F searches for the optimum image filter. Custom tuning This function is adjusting value of the auto configuration after confured value of the auto configuration.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Setup support mode The results of auto-tuning can be convered either via the communication interface or the Status LEDs The resulting output form is the following. NOW [Tuning Name]… CR TableSetting CR TableNum:[Reading parameter table registration destination number] CR Analog Gain: [Analog gain setting value]:([Scale factor]) CR...
5. Appendix Maintenance mode 4. 4 Maintenance mode This mode is used for maintenance during operation after WB2F installation and to perform actions when problems occur. Maintenance mode has the following functions. Maintenance Support ........... F Page 4-52 Firmware updating ..........
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Put the READ/ENTER button ON until you can confirm the Status LEDs (green/orange/red) have flashed. (Approximately 5 seconds or longer) The Status LEDs (green/orange/red) will all flash (2 seconds on, 2 Status LEDs seconds off ) and the WB2F switches to maintenance mode. 4-51...
This function temporarily operates the WB2F with the factory default settings when problems occur such as symbols can no longer be read or communication is no longer possible with the host device after changing the WB2F settings. This function can be executed by switching to maintenance mode.
Changes [Enabling PLC connection function] setting value to "01H" Executes Control Command [Save Setting Values] Turns power OFF and then ON The WB2F will switch to master mode after the status LED (green) flashes for 2 seconds and all the status LED lights (green/orange/red) turn off. Status LEDs...
4. 6 Configuration Item Table The settings and setting values that define the manner in which the WB2F operates are as follows. You can define the customized operation of the WB2F for your environment by changing the setting values. When setting values are changed, the setting values must be saved with the "save setting values" con- trol command.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Positive Logic : As OUT0 is output, the transister (open collector output) will turn OFF and become High state.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Positive Logic : As OUT3 is output, the transister (open collector output) will turn OFF and become High state.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Status LED (green) 00 : Disabled Enable to link to the reading reading linked con- 0150 01 : Enabled...
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Reading start 00 : Disabled accordance to the new settings 0204 when power on 01 : Enabled as soon as the WB2F is pow- ered on or is switched to slave mode. Reserved 0205 Reserved 0206...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Horizontal inversion 00 : None 0B8D of the image 01 : Flip horizontally Reserved 0B8E Reserved...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Configure exposure time, ana- log gain and digital gain in the read parameter table based on as follows.
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00 : MC Protocol Format4 protocol of the external device Protocol Select 2201 4C(Q,L Series) that is to be connected to the WB2F 01 - FF : Setting value by Configure the monitoring inter- Monitoring cycle 2202 10m step val for the special area...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Reserved 2300-33FF 4352 Reserved 3400-340E 00 : All symbology reading All parameter table setting val- Decoder All symbology prohibited...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) Reserved 3600-360B 360C 01 - 0A9C : Decoder Fixed length A For details, refer to F [Meth- 360D (1 digit to 2,716 digits)
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Address Size Default Setting value Item Sub item Remarks (hex) (dec) (hex) (hex) 00 : Disable reading of GS1-128 Composite 01 : If unable to read PDF417/ GS1-128 Output 3686 Micro PDF417, output...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Methods to fix the length of read symbols Fixed Length A and Fixed Length B setting configurations are only available for applicable symbols There are three methods to fix the length. Fixed length method Configuration method Readable length...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table The factory default setting is a specified length range that defines the minimum length. The factory default fixed length settings are as follows. Fixed length A Fixed length B Symbol Type (Minimum...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check Function 5. Appendix Configuration Item Table Parameter Table Address Table Details on the parameter table address are as follows Table0 Table1 Table2 Table3 Table4 Table5 Table6 Table7 Major Item sub item Address Address Address...
4. 7. 1 Overview The communication unit is a protocol converter that allows the WB2F to connect to Ethernet enabled devices. The WB2F can be controlled via ethernet by using the communication unit It can also function as an RS-422 protocol converter or a relay for RS-232 communication interface...
Operation changeover switch Used to changeover operation mode Display LED (5V DC ) Lights up (green) when power is on Display LED (I/O) Green LED flash with External input and External output of WB2F. Input/Output/RS-232/RS-422 The communication unit is connected with "input/output /RS-232/RS-422 Port". Port Will connect to a Ethernet Compatible device.
Appendix This chapter describes WB2F specifications, troubleshooting, and contains lists of symbols. 5. 1 Product specifications Model WB2F-100S1B Rated power supply voltage 5V DC ±0.25 V Consumption current 500mA or less (peak 1A or less) Operation button Equipped on unit (tactile switch) x 2 Barcode 50 to 180mm (narrow bar size 0.5mm)
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*1 By IDEC standard barcode or 2D code *2 Use only a Listed Power Supply with an output rated 5V DC and marked LPS or NEC Class 2 for use the WB2F as UL Listing product *3 For maintenance interface ( incompartible USB bus power )
3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Field of view/characteristics 5. 2 Field of view/characteristics 5. 2. 1 Reading Range The WB2F's reading range (representative) is as follows: Symbol Narrow Bar/Cell size Reading distance 0.127 65 to 150 Barcode Code39 50 to 250 0.127...
2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Field of view/characteristics 5. 2. 2 Field of View The WB2F's field of view will change as follows: Reading distance Horizontal Field of view Perpendicular Unit : mm Perpendicular Reading distance Horizontal The specification may be changed without prior notification for the purpose of product improvements.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Dimensional outline drawings 5. 3 Dimensional outline drawings The WB2F Center position of optic. 18.5 40.0 10.7 10.5 36.5 2-M3 length 5 mm or less (Mounting screw hole)
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Dimensional outline drawings Communication Unit (WB9Z-CU100) 11.8 70.0 30.0 66.0 Unit : mm...
5. 4 Troubleshooting When using the WB2F, if an operation occurs that you think is a problem, read the following problems and items to check to resolve the problem. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your local dealer or customer service.
Appendix Timing Chart 5. 5 Timing Chart Will explain the WB2F read operation and external output timing charts. 5. 5. 1 Scan Operation Timing Chart Indicates the WB2F read operation timing chart. e.g. If reading a symbol given the following conditions...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Timing Chart Maximum flshing time of emitter LED is affected by frame arte and Flashing mode. Each light's maximum lighting time is as follows. Lighting ON Mode Resolution Image quality Frame rate Normal usage...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Timing Chart z BUSY Output The BUSY output will keep output ON until a reading operation is completed. Operating logic of output can be chosen from "positive logic" and "negative logic". The timing chart when set to [positive logic] is as follows: Reading Operation External Output...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix List of Control Commands 5. 6 List of Control Commands Control command Name Description Prefix Mnemonic Suffix 1 Start Reading Start symbol read The Symbol Reading using the reading parameter table Start Reading (Read is started.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix List of Control Commands Control command Name Description Prefix Mnemonic Suffix Status LED (Orange) ledb0 Sets the Status LED (orange) to the OFF State Status LED (Orange) ledb1 Sets the Status LED (Orange) to the ON State 21 Status LED (Green) OFF ^ ledc0...
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During initialization, the Status LED (orange) will blink. Time to complete initialization is within 30s. Gets the version of the firmware. Example: Response when getting the version ^WB2F-100S1B/A-001.000.00/B-001.000.00 46 Get version For details, refer to F [5. 7 Control Commands (Details)] page 5-17.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix List of Control Commands Control command Name Description Prefix Mnemonic Suffix Gets the RS-232 interface communication settings. (The setting values applied at startup) e.g. Response when getting the communication settings applied at startup ^07,01,01,00,00/00,00,00,00/5e,00,00,00/0d Get communication...
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Control Commands (Details) 5. 7 Control Commands (Details) No. 2 Start Reading (Specify Reading Parameter Table) Transmission Example Specified Table Prefix Command Space (half size) Suffix Number A value between "00" to "07" will be entered as the Specified table number No.3 Start Reading Designated Area Transmission Example Space...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Control Commands (Details) No 8. Image memory Acquire Bitmap Image Transmission Example It reply continuously by the following form every 16 bytes of image data. Image Data 16 bytes Suffix Transmit an image data even if the image Data is less than 16 bytes.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Control Commands (Details) No. 25 Retrieve free Temporary Image Memory file count Response example Prefix Number of Files Suffix 0000 A value between "0000" to "0016" will be entered in File Count. No.
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WB2F-100S1B A-001.000.00 B-001.000.00 WB2F-100S1B will be entered for model number. The main application version is the numeric values in the format 3-digit. 3-digit. 2-digit that follow A- which indicates the main application. The bootloader version is the numeric values in the format 3-digit. 3-digit. 2-digit that follow B- which indicates the bootloader.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Check digit calculation method 5. 8 Check digit calculation method A check digit can be added to the output data for readout data and configuration commands. The check digit is expressed as an 2 digit hexadecimal ASCII code in text. Calculation range and position where added The calculation range of the check digit and the position where it is added are as follows.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix AIM symbology ID table 5. 10 AIM symbology ID table The AIM-compliant symbology identification IDs are as follows. The output name is: ] + ID + modifier A total of 3 digits. However, for the AIM ID modifier, undefined items are output as "x".
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix AIM symbology ID table AIM ID Symbology name Modifier 0 : Full ASCII mode TELEPEN 1 : Number limited mode 0 : Check character 1 digit is validated and transmitted. 1 : Check character 2 digits is validated and transmitted Code11 3 : Check character is validated but not transmitted.
5. 11 GS1-128 Application Identifier WB2F supports Application Identifier (AI) of GS1. Refer to the following table about a symbol and the version to support. AI is established by GS1 which is an international organization managing the international standard. Check the official website of GS1 about more information of AI.
5. 12 Initialization Barcode The Initialization barcode, when scanned, returns the WB2F to its factory default settings If the configuration barcode is read in maintenance mode with the READ/ENTER button, the WB2F settings will be initial- ized to the factory defaults.
1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Sample labels 5. 13 Sample labels This section contains sample labels Print them out and use them as necessary. The vertex coordinate (x1, y1) of each code is the upperleft coordinate of each symbol. Code39 Codabar Interleaved 2of5...
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Sample labels Japan Postal DataMatrix 1086014012 QRCode Micro QR Code PDF417 Micro PDF417 microPDF0123456789 The unit may not be able to read some symbols depending on its settings. When executing reading, change the settings to the appropriate setting values.
Prior to using the maintenance port to connect the unit to a computer, the USB device driver must be installed. The USB driver is made available on the IDEC website. Please download and install the latest USB driver from the IDEC website.
Each symbol has two settings, “Inspection of check digit Enabled/Disabled” and “Check digit transmitting Tranmit/Not transmit”. The settings that define the manner in which the WB2F operates are as follows. The WB2F recognizes the last digit (excluding the start/stop characters) as the check digit when the check digit is defined in each symbology.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Setting check digit As an example, here is an explanation of barcode reading results when two options, “Check digit check Enabled/Disabled” and “Check digit transmitting Transmit/Not transmit”, are used in different combinations. e.g.
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1. Overview 2. Installation & wiring 3 Operational Check 4 Function Appendix Setting check digit e.g. Barcode with check digit incorrectly added Configuration Item Setting value Symbology Code39 Barcode data 1234567890 12345678903 Check digit Added ("3") Check digit Reading results* Remarks Check Transmitting...
Methods to fix the length of read symbols ....4-88 Detailed Tuning ................4-48 Mounting methods Dilate (Expansion) ................4-37 WB2F mounting methods ..........2-3 Dimensional outline drawings ..........5-7 Multiple Symbol Read (Differs from Multi-Read) ..4-12 Multi-Read Batch Output ............4-10 Output format ..............4-16 Erode (Compression) Multi-Read Sequential Output ..........
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Sample labels ...................5-28 Wiring for External Input ..........2-11 Scanner Port ..................2-5 Wiring for External Output ...........2-11 Scan Operation Timing Chart..........5-10 Wiring Instructions: Setting up the WB2F without the Sequence Mode ................4-32 Communication Unit Setup Command ................4-30 Connector Pin Assignment ......... 2-12 Setup support mode ..............4-41...
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Published: March 2017 1st edition 6-64, Nishi-Miyahara 2-Chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan 2017 IDEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. • The specifications and content in this manual may be changed without prior notification. • Reproduction of this manual without prior permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.