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axm960
User Manual
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23/02/11

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  • Page 1 AXIOME axm960 User Manual User manual Page 1 23/02/11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Transport and installation ........9 7 Test mode…………..........21 3.1. Operating environment ............. 9 Setup…………………………………………………………25 4. Presentation of the axm 960 ........10 7.3.1 Configuration Upper/Lower Head ......26 5. Connections ............12 7.3.2 User parameters ............. 28 7.3.3 Select emulation ............. 29 5.1.
  • Page 3 AXIOME axm960 User Manual Sensor test ..............32 11 Spare parts 46 7.6.1 Optical switch test ........... 32 12 Contacts 7.6.2 OSW setup.............. 34 7.6.3 Thickness trim ............35 Lift and Solenoid test ............36 7.7.1 Lift UP/DOWN ............36 7.7.2 Calling solenoid ON/OFF ........

  • Page 4: General Information

    1.1. Presentation of the axm 960 The optical mark reader axm 960 is an automatic unit with a motorised entry feeding tray and two output tray for the document’s ejection. Its conception allows a simple handling and easy access to the documents, it’s also easy to maintain. Its high transport speed adding to the exclusive feeding and double detection systems make it reliable and effective.

  • Page 5: Mechanical Characteristics

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 1.1.2. Mechanical Characteristics : 120 documents (for documents of 100 g/m 2 ) • Capacity of the input tray: • Capacity of the two output tray: 120 documents each • Feeding : Automatic. • Speed of document transport :...

  • Page 6: Mtbf

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 1.1.3. MTBF: Feeding: • Separation belt : 250’000 documents. • Separation tyre: 250'000 documents. • Dual feed wheel: 500'000 documents. • Calling O-ring: 1’000’000 documents Transport: • Transparent tansport wheel: 5'000'000 documents. • Green transport wheel 3° : 5'000'000 documents.

  • Page 7: Reading Head

    For pencil marks only. Printout of the polychrome document with clock marks (marks for line synchronisation) in black; marking fields in different colours (colour references in the Axiome Technical Application Note) • Reading adaptation : Automatic adaptation to the background colour of the document.

  • Page 8: Generality And Security

    Presentation 2. Generality and Security The axm 960 has been designed in compliance with safety regulations applicable to terminals in an office environment. This machine can be used in permanent operation at office temperatures. The following guidelines must be applied when installing and manipulating the reader.

  • Page 9: Transport And Installation

    3.1. Operating environment The suitability of the operating environment for the axm 960 is an essential factor for its proper functioning. Issues that must be taken into account are as follows: The reader must be placed on a stable, flat and horizontal support.

  • Page 10: Presentation Of The Axm 960

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 4. Presentation of the axm 960 Page 10 23/02/11...
  • Page 11 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Primary output tray Secondary output tray Panel Led Control switch Reading head lid Calling system mechanism Entry stop Service cable plug USB data cable plug External power supply plug Page 11 23/02/11...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Once these steps have been taken, a pressure on the control switch will switch on the axm 950 and its peripherals. • On the axm 960 the connection plugs are located at the right side of the machine (refer to chapter 4 Presentation of the axm 960, page 10) 5.2. Reader’s disconnection Turn OFF the reader and its peripherals •...

  • Page 13: First Use Of The Reader

    6. First use of the reader 6.1. Installation of the USB drivers Before using the axm960 for the first time, it is necessary to install the USB drivers. You can find the drivers on the CD-rom deliver with each AXIOME readers.

  • Page 14: Starting In Test Mode

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 6.2.2. Starting in test mode Press the control switch until the LED turns red (approx. 2,5 secs.), then release. The reader is now in test mode, ready for various functional tests on the machine. For further information regarding this mode, please refer to chapter 7 Test mode, page 21.

  • Page 15: Download Firmware

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Download firmware Run the Loader2.exe file located under directory Firmload axm960. The default communication port is COM1. If you wish to change it, select . Connect the cable; place the reader in BootStrap mode. Remark: if communication is established, the reader will respond by giving its name and its release version.

  • Page 16: Loading A Configuration File

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 6.4 Loading a configuration file The configuration file is a text file containing information such as communication configuration, response format, and automatic configuration according to application requirements. This file will be stored in the flash memory block of the reader and will help to establish communication with the PC.
  • Page 17 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 2. Select the communication port to which the reader is connected Page 17 23/02/11...
  • Page 18 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 3. Select the suggests default communication. There is no importance of the parameters because of the USB communication. Page 18 23/02/11...
  • Page 19 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 4. Select TRANSFER, and then SEND A TEXT FILE. 5. Select the configuration file you want to download to the reader. If an error is contained in the configuration file, the reader will answer with the number and the contain of the incorrect line followed by <CR>.

  • Page 20: Default Configuration Values

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 6.4.3 Default configuration values The configuration file set by default into the reader is : @DEFAULT EXDATAMODE=N,",$ AUTOCALL=OFF AUTOEJECT=OFF READACK=C1<0D> DATAACK="#"$D<0D> SYSERROR="E"$E<0D> SHEETCTRL=ON Remarks: The default configuration file (DEFAULT.MAX) is to be found on the cd-rom delivered with the machine.

  • Page 21: Test Mode

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7 Test mode In test mode, it is possible to verify and set-up configuration of various reader functionalities. However, a USB connection with a computer and a Hyper Terminal type communication programme or equivalent is indispensable.
  • Page 22 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 2. Select the communication port to which the reader is connected Page 22 23/02/11...
  • Page 23 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 3. Use the default parameters. Page 23 23/02/11...
  • Page 24 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation When the reader is switched to test mode (red LED), the following menu is automatically displayed on the PC monitor screen. If the reader is already in test mode, press escape on the computer keyboard to display the menu.

  • Page 25: Setup

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Setup This list gives the reader configuration, indicating which elements are present or absent. The list only provides status of peripherals, and does not allow correction of errors. On the main menu the following indications are found: CPU Board Type (AXM940xxx) •...

  • Page 26: Configuration Upper/Lower Head

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7.3.1 Configuration Upper/Lower Head This menu allows to activate and calibrate the OMR read heads and to verify the read head version and serial number. Read head version (V20248) • Read head serial number (NO50708 for the upper head) •...
  • Page 27 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation The OMR read head must be calibrated each time a change is made, so as to ensure correct functioning and good reading. Calibration also results in the activation of the OMR read head. To carry out calibration, please follow the procedure described below : •...

  • Page 28: User Parameters

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7.3.2 User parameters To be used to visualise and erase data contained in the flash memory. Erasing user parameters leaves the reader with default parameters. Page 28 23/02/11...

  • Page 29: Select Emulation

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7.3.3 Select emulation The axm960 permit 3 different types of emulation to be compatible with some obsolet Interpreters. MAX as default Interpreter AXF on USB AXF on serial Remarks: AXF with axm960 is only existing to allows compatibility with old programs. It is not recommended to use AXF for new projects. AXF do not permit to use the all capabilities of the TMN reading heads.

  • Page 30: Motor

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7.4 Motor The forward / backward function of the document transport motor can be verified using motor test. 7.4.1 Motor forward When the 1 key is pressed the motor runs in forward mode and the status is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 31: Panel Test

    The LED colour function and the control switch can be verified in (front) panel menu. 7.5.1 LED test By pressing keys 1, 2 or 3, the LED (see position 3 of chapter 4 Presentation of the axm 960, page 10) turns green, red, or orange respectively. 7.5.2 Key test The status of the reader’s control switch (see position 4 of chapter 4 Presentation of the axm 960, page 10) on the screen and indicates whether switch is...

  • Page 32: Sensor Test

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Sensor test Optical switch functionalities and thickness detector may be verified in sensor menu. 7.6.1 Optical switch test The method to test the optical switch (OSW) is digitally. The functions described further on correspond to the light switches as given below :...
  • Page 33 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation By closing OSW, the digital status of the corresponding OSW can be obtained (small letter = open / capital letter = closed) In case all the OSW are in capital letters, proceed to a setup of the OSW. (see chapter 7.6.2 OSW setup, page 34)

  • Page 34: Osw Setup

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7.6.2 OSW setup Light barriers adaptation is done through the Test mode. The adaptation is not continuously made to avoid useless reader’s stops. The below operation can be done only during a maintenance service and by trained technicians.

  • Page 35: Thickness Trim

    Average thickness value on document Peak: Maximal thickness value Trim: New trim value In this results, the Peak value must be less than 15% upper the Keymean value. If results are not answering this needs, contact Axiome Alpha SA. Page 35 23/02/11...

  • Page 36: Lift And Solenoid Test

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Lift and Solenoid test 7.7.1 Lift UP/DOWN Check the functionality of the input lift. Press the key 1 and the lift moves up. Press the key 2 and the lift moves down. 7.7.2 Calling solenoid ON/OFF The electro-magnet of the document calling system can be verified in this menu.

  • Page 37: Read Test

    (0 to E) is given for each mark. In this mode the thickness sensor is always activated. To carry out this test, any OMR document may be used, provided that it is well printed and cut as well as the following explanations refer to Axiome TMN test form, with 40 or 48 tracks, delivered with the machine.
  • Page 38 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Figure 1 List of commands for the Image Test: Key 1 to 5 Display the different part of the form (23 lines per part) • Key A Display upper side of the form • Key B Display downer side of the form •...
  • Page 39 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation tracks 2 and 48 (or 40): first +/- adjustment of the head position Lines 2, 3, 4 : values D or E Interpertration of the Image test fin adjustment: E..........E. 001 A ..E..E...
  • Page 40 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation ..........024 A 98999999 8888888887 7777888888 7888888888 8888888887 025 A ..........026 A DDDDDEDE EEDEEDDEEE EEEDEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEE EDEEDEEDDD 027 A CCDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDCDDC 028 A...

  • Page 41: External Mode

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 7.8.2 External mode With the external mode, the external data (bar code) are decoded and transmit to the terminal window. 7.8.3 Transport mode With the transport test, the transport function can be verified by ejecting 1 document out of 3 into the secondary ouput tray. In this mode, all read heads are disabled, but the thickness detector remains enabled.

  • Page 42: Spy Option For Technicians

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 8 Spy option for technicians AXM960 (from firmware version 1.1.0.12) Use of the integrated “spy” on RS232 interface. As it is sometime difficult to debug programs using Virtual Communication Port outputting on USB interface, a facility is provided to visualize the communication traffic on the RS232 interface.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Cleaning the light barriers (dry duster or a brush) • Control the paper transport (duster or a brush) • 9.4 Service Service can only be performed by trained people with Axiome’s agreement. Regularly maintenance • Control the tyre’s wear. Exchange if necessary •...

  • Page 44: Parts Exchanges And Settings

    AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 10 Parts exchanges and settings 10.3 Transport tyres exchange For the transport tyres, open the upper lid to reach all the tyres • Removed the wear tyres • For transport quality reasons, all tyres are not similar, respect the here below diagram. Find a complete spare parts list with the tyre reference at the end of the manual.
  • Page 45 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation Page 45 23/02/11...
  • Page 46 AXIOME axm960 User manual Presentation 11 Spare parts The replacement parts for the axm 960 can be ordered from AXIOME Alpha SA or from your retailer. Replacement parts for the axm 960 Part Number Description Units per machine M985504000 Transparent transport wheel MSCA505000 Green transport wheel 3°...
  • Page 47 User manual Presentation 12 Contacts AXIOME Alpha SA Avenue Sogue 1a CH-2035 Corcelles Switzerland e-mail info@axiome.ch support@axiome.ch website www.axiome.ch Tel. ++41 (032) 731 07 40 Fax. ++41 (032) 731 07 42 Printed in Switzerland by AXIOME SA Page 47 23/02/11...

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