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Inspector 4000™
Operator's Guide
Manual P/N 002-5564
Revision: D
June 2011
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 746-8034
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www.rjs1.com
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  • Page 1 Inspector 4000™ Operator’s Guide Manual P/N 002-5564 Revision: D June 2011 RJS Technologies 701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107 Minneapolis, MN 55427 (763) 746-8034 Phone www.rjs1.com Website...
  • Page 2 The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use of the Inspector 4000 software may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000.00 (17 U.S.C.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3 S ERVICE URING ARRANTY ERIOD 2.4 T RADEMARKS 3.0 INTRODUCTION 3.1 I 4000 D NSPECTOR ESCRIPTION AND EATURES EATURES 3.2 M AINTENANCE 3.3 T EMPERATURE PECS 4.0 THE INSPECTOR 4000 4-A (I 4000) IGURE NSPECTOR 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 4 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 5.0 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 5.1 C ALIBRATION OWER ERIFYING THAT NIT IS ALIBRATED ALIBRATING THE 5.2 S 5.3 S ETUP 5.4 S TORAGE 6.0 PCS ANALYSIS PCS S CANNING OVERVIEW 7.0 SCANNING SYMBOLS 7.1 S CANNING ECHNIQUES 8.0 PASS/FAIL ANALYSIS SCREEN...
  • Page 5 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ ONNECTION TO OTHER EVICES ONNECT TO OMPUTER ONNECT TO RINTER APPENDIX A (CODE 128) 128 (R ISPLAY OF ULES A-1 (C 128 — S ABLE UBSET A-2 (C 128 — S ABLE UBSET A-3 (C 128 — S...
  • Page 6 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ RINT UNCTIONS RINTOUT PTIONS NALYSIS NALYSIS AND ROFILE TORAGE F-1 (S IGURE IGURE ALSO APPENDIX G (SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS) YMBOLOGY NALYSIS ARAMETERS G-1 (P ABLE ARAMETER RROR ESSAGE G-2 (P ABLE ARAMETERS HECKED FOR YMBOLOGY APPENDIX H (ANSI DECODABILITY)
  • Page 7 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ ONTRAST ODULATION RADITIONAL NALYSIS OLERANCE RAPH APPENDIX K CODE EFINITIONS 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 8: Preface

    1.0 Preface 1.1 Proprietary Statement The RJS Inspector 4000 Operator’s Guide contains proprietary information of RJS. It is intended solely for the use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. This information may not be used, reproduced , or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express written permission of RJS.

  • Page 9: Documentation Updates

    RJS is not responsible for transportation damage . Your Inspector 4000 is packaged in a custom made container. After removing the unit from the shipping box make sure you have: Main display unit ...

  • Page 10: Technical Support

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Note: If all 4 batteries are inadvertently installed backwards, the inspector unit will be damaged. Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a period of weeks. Also, remove batteries when storing the unit.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    The liability of RJS under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part and/or unit. RJS may optionally choose to issue credit for any unit returned during the warranty period. You must promptly notify RJS of any defect in order to receive the full protection of this warranty. 2.2 Warranty Limitations The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral is expressed or implied.

  • Page 12: Service During The Warranty Period

    Inspector 4000™ 2.3 Service During The Warranty Period If your Inspector 4000 should fail during the warranty period, contact RJS or its authorized representative immediately upon discovery of the defect. A Return Authorization Number (RMA number) may be obtained by visiting our website address: http://www.rjs1.com/request_rma.php...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Inspector 4000™ 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Inspector 4000 Description and Features The Inspector 4000 is an advanced technology bar-code verifier that makes it easy to decode bar-code symbols and to evaluate symbol compliance with industry standards. See Figure 4-A (Inspector 4000).

  • Page 14: Temperature Specs

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 3.3 Temperature Specs Do not operate or store your unit or components in temperatures outside the range of 50° - 105°. Do not operate or store your unit in conditions of high humidityover 80%. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 15: The Inspector 4000

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 4.0 The Inspector 4000 Figure 4-A (Inspector 4000) Battery Charger Serial interface window 5 indicator LED’s Function buttons Auto-optic scan head Calibration plaque is a separate component 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 16: Main Menu Selections

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 5.0 Main Menu Selections 5.1 Calibration Power On When the unit is powered on, the following “Ready Menu” will display after a few seconds : Verifier Ready XXX Aperture: YY XXX = indicates the wavelength (color) of the light represented in nanometers...

  • Page 17: Verifying That Unit Is Calibrated

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Verifying that Unit is Calibrated Selecting CALIB sets up the mode to measure reflectance. This also allows you to check the calibration of the unit by placing the wand on a template (white or black field) and verifying that the reflectance value matches the stated values.

  • Page 18: Scan

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Place Optics on Black/Enter Key Place the wand on the black section of the calibration plaque with the shoe guide flat against the surface. Press Enter and hold auto-optic scanner head still until you hear a “chirp”...
  • Page 19 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Scan Calib Setup Storage Inactive In addition to CALIB, explained in the previous section, there are 3 additional “selectable” functions : Scan, Setup and Storage: Press Select to choose an option.  Press Enter to initiate processing for that option.

  • Page 20: Setup

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 5.3 Setup Select Setup (from the Main Menu) to view various system parameters : Wavelength This selection allows you to select one of two light wavelengths; toggle the two choices by pressing Select. Wavelength 660nm, Red...
  • Page 21 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ (See Appendix H for an explanation of Decodability grades.) The next selection is Graph Resolution: Graph Resolution Choose either High or Low: Select High to print all the data points gathered for a scan reflectance profile.
  • Page 22 Press Enter to initiate processing for that option.  If either AIAG choice is entered, the Inspector 4000 will automatically perform the scan reflectance profile analysis per the AIAG grading thresholds and display numbers 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0 in place of the letter grades.
  • Page 23 (See Appendix E for an explanation of magnifications.) Note: Units with 10 mil wands do not allow the 80 - 89% option. When all Setup selections have been made, the Inspector 4000 will navigate back to the Main Menu automatically.

  • Page 24: Storage

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 5.4 Storage Storage will display as either Storage Inactive or Storage % depending on whether Store and Print is enabled or disabled. • When Store and Print is enabled, a number and a percentage sign 0 to 99% will display.

  • Page 25: Pcs Analysis

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 6.0 PCS Analysis PCS Scanning (overview) This section is an overview of PCS (print contrast signal) analysis. When a successful scan is made, the “Good Read” LED will illuminate and a crisp chirp or beep sound will be emitted .

  • Page 26: Scanning Symbols

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 7.0 Scanning Symbols After a bar-code is scanned, the Inspector 4000 will respond with a crisp, chirp (or beep) sou n d. Decoded data and symbology type will display: 01928374 01 Scan Remain. Press Enter to navigate to more detailed analysis screens:...

  • Page 27: Pass/Fail Analysis Screen

    After the symbol is scanned the Pass/Fail Analysis Screen may be displayed . An example of an analysis screen for an acceptable symbol is shown below : * RJS INC * 3of9 Pass AB-CDF The upper row is the decoded data . (If more than 16 characters are present, those characters will wrap to the next row of the display.) Press Enter to scroll through the...

  • Page 28: T 8-A (C I I 4000 )

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Table 8-A (Code Identifiers Inspector 4000 ) LOGMARS Code 39 Symbology AIAG B-1 Code 39 symbology AIAG B 3/4/5 Code 39 symbology ANSI 3 of 9 Code 39 symbology HIBC 3 of 9 Code 39 symbology...
  • Page 29 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Table 8-B (Code Identifier Descriptions for Pass/Fail Analysis Screen) Identifier Symbology Type USS Code 39 Code 39; B-1 sub-specification for AIAG B345 Code 39; B2,3 or 4 sub-specification for AIAG Code 39; LOGMARS sub-specification HIBC Code 39; HIBC sub-specification 3 OF 9 Code 39;...

  • Page 30: Data Analysis Screens

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ 9.0 Data Analysis Screens After doing a scan, the Pass/Fail Analysis screen displays. (See Pass/Fail Analysis, 8.0) From the Pass/Fail Analysis screen press Select to bring up the Data Analysis Screen. Press Select to bring up the next screen:...
  • Page 31 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Press Select to bring up the next screen: Ratio: 2.9 This screen provides the ratio calculation result on the top row (when applicable) and the decodability calculation and grade on the bottom row. If Ratio is not appropriate (UPC, EAN, Code 93 or Code 128), the Ratio field will be blank.
  • Page 32 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Press Select to bring up the next screen: Mod Check is : 5 S/B : 5 Pass This display indicates (when applicable) the Mod check character decoded and the Mod check character that should have been decoded (expected) in the symbol. PASS or FAIL is also indicated.
  • Page 33 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Press Select to bring up the next screen. Bar width deviations are represented graphically on the display. -100 % Tol. +100% -------++RRARR+++++ “R” letters represent “range.”   “A” represents the average of all character bar width deviations.

  • Page 34: Acceptable

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ A symbol is “Acceptable” until any calculated bar width deviation exceeds 100% of the tolerance for the symbology decoded; for example: Acceptable -100% Tol. +100% -----RRRARR+++++ Warning -100% Tol. +100% --------------------RRRAR(R) Rejected -100% Tol. +100% --------------------RRR(A) “A”...
  • Page 35 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Table 9-A (LED, Bar-code Width Deviations) 5 LED Display Pattern Average Bar width deviation as a % of tolerance within + or - 21% within + 22— +49% within + 50— +78% within + 79— +99% Out of tolerence (wide) within -22—...

  • Page 36: Ansi Analysis Screens

    Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ ANSI Analysis Screens Press Select again to display the first technical Data Analysis screen. Ref Decode A Decodable 78% A This screen shows the grades for the symbol’s reference Decode and Decodability. Press Select to display the next screen: Sym.
  • Page 37 Operator’s Guide Inspector 4000™ Press Select to display the next screen: Defects 07% A Appl. Compl. A The defects value is displayed on the top row. The application compliance grade is displayed on the bottom row (A or F). If any symbology parameter such as mod check, ratio, character type or inter-character gap is analyzed and found in error, an “F”...

  • Page 38: Connect To Other Devices

    Optionally, you may store the analysis ASCII data on a PC, but you must have a terminal emulation program and this is not supplied by RJS. (Your Inspector 4000 will connect to a computer with a serial interface cable; 9600 BPS, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.) Connect to Printer Your Inspector 4000 will connect to an RJS LP2042 printer with a serial interface cable.

  • Page 39: Appendix A (Code 128)

    16 (maximum of 32), press Select to display the additional characters. (See Data Analysis Screens). Table A-1 shows the encodable code subsets for 128. The Inspector display (in the shaded boxes) is just below the encodable code 128 character sets. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 40: Display Of Code 128 (Rules)

    • Double numeric characters designate the compressed digit mode in subset C only. • Single characters will always be displayed on the lower row and are applicable to only subsets A and B (normal printable characters.) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 41 A-3) A-1) A-1) A-3) Calculated Char Digit 3 Digits 1 Cntl mod check (Table and 2 Code A-1) (Table (Table Line A-1) A-3) Feed (Table A-1) Refer to Code 128 tables (subsets) on the following pages: 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 42 VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODE-C CODE-B FNC-4 FNC-1 G R U START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 43 { | } ~ DEL FNC-3 FNC-2 SHIFT CODE-C FNC-4 u v w x y z { | } -> CODEA FNC1 START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 44 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 CODE-B CODE-C FNC-1 START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 45: Uss Shipping Container Code (Case Code 128)

    Start C FNC1 0 0 The symbol is automatically analyzed as a USS Case Code symbol. For details consult the USS specification entitled Application Specification for the USS-128 Serial Shipping Container Code: (with symbol and shipping label guidelines). 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 46: Appendix B (Code 93)

    The entire Code 93 character set is shown in Table B-1. The Inspector displays the characters shown in the columns labeled Code 93 in the figure. Remember, some ASCII characters require 2 Code 93 symbol characters. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 47 > is substituted for encircled % ; is substituted for encircled / @ is substituted for encircled + The characters are also transmitted in this form in print and real time communications modes. See Table B-1 (Next Page) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 48 Operator’s Guide Appendix B Table B-1 (Code 93 Character Set) ASCII CODE ASCII CODE ASCII CODE ASCII CODE Space ’ " & · — — • • < > ˜ — 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 49: Appendix C (Communication Format)

    When the Computer is enabled during Setup, as an output device, the data is output in a format that a PC can receive. Either analysis data or analysis and profile (graphic) data will be output, depending on your printout selection. (See figure C-1) Analog Scan Profile (See figure F-1) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 50: Figure

    Operator’s Guide Appendix D Figure C-1 INSPECTOR 4000 Revision D Single Scan Analysis Code 3of9 Scan Profile Analysis Reference Decode ....A Decodability ......76% ..A Symbol Contrast ..... 93% ..A See Appendix K, Refl (Min)/Refl (Max) .... 07% ..A (Barcode definitions) Edge Contrast (Min) ....

  • Page 51: Appendix D (Battery Displays)

    If the “Replace Battery” condition displays, batteries should be replaced immediately. The unit will not operate properly in this condition. Replace Battery Note: NICAD batteries and charger are available as options. Warning: When using the optional charger, DO NOT charge alkaline batteriesthis will damage the verifier. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 52: Appendix E (Magnifications)

    Specifications relative to bar/space tolerances are published for 80% to 200% magnifications. While the Inspector 4000 does not measure the bars and spaces to derive a magnification, it does determine the relative sizes of the elements and therefore the bar width deviations.

  • Page 53: Appendix F (Print Functions)

    Appendix F (Print Functions) Print Functions Scanned data may be printed if the Inspector 4000 is connected to a printer with a serial interface cable. Press the Print button at any time to display “Printout Type” on the upper row of the display.
  • Page 54 Figure F-1 (See Figure C-1 also) Profile Resolution: High 0% ++++++++++Global Threshold ++++++100% (Dark) (Light) Analysis and Profile  prints the analysis (Figure C-1) and also prints the profile (above). 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 55 Operator’s Guide Appendix G Appendix G (Symbology Analysis) Symbology Analysis Parameters Table G-1 shows error messages that will be displayed for each parameter type checked by the Inspector 4000. Table G-1 (Parameter/Error Message) Parameter Data Analysis Message Ratio Warning Ratio...
  • Page 56 Tolerance is expressed as a fraction of the X dimension R = Ratio in the calculations • UPC/EAN tolerances: 80 - 89% = .14X 90 - 115% = .30X 116 - 150% = .34X 151 - 200% = .38X 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 57 In cases where the random weight check digit is zero, when another value is expected, a Bad Mod Check Warning will not be issued. The LCD display and corresponding printout will note the discrepancy with a “CHK” message in place of “FAIL” as shown below: Modck: 0 5 Expect: 1 5 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 58 In the case of UPC and EAN symbols, the grade is calculated per a proposed guideline draft dated September 4, 1990 issued by the USS. Decodability Grade Conversions >= .62 = A >= .50 = B >= .37 = C >= .25 = D < .25 = F 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 59 Overall Symbol Grade of F will result. The Defects calculation will be the cause of the F grade and typically be a value greater than 50%. Symbols should be scanned in both directions since the Inspector 4000 is designed to be bi- directional.
  • Page 60 Trailing QZ GAP Size UPC-A 9X Minimum 5X Minimum 9 - 12X UPC-3 9X Minimum 5X Minimum 9 - 12X EAN-13 11X Minimum 5X Minimum 7 - 10X EAN-8 7X Minimum 5X Minimum 7 - 10X 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 61 In the case of a global threshold failure symbol contrast calculations are valid, however.  In the case of a global threshold failure, the Inspector 4000 will force the decodability  grade to 00% (an “F” grade).
  • Page 62 This parameter can also be “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F.” Symbol contrast is the difference in reflectance values of the “lightest” space (including the quiet zone) and the “darkest” bar of the symbol. The greater the difference, the higher the grade. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 63 If the value is at least as great at the threshold, the grade is “A,” otherwise the grade is “F.” Modulation This parameter can also be “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F.” Modulation grade is based on the relationship between the minimum edge contrast and the symbol contrast. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 64 (In general, a small aperture used to analyze very wide elements will cause the largest defects.) The Inspector 4000 incorporates a feature that trims reflectance data gathered during a scan to approximately 10 times the X dimension (5X after a UPC/EAN addendum). These areas, on either side of the bar-code, are assumed to be quiet zones and are included in the analysis.
  • Page 65 “R’s (if any) indicate the range of average bar deviations. The graph is normalized to plus or minus 100% tolerance with no specific dimensions. Higher density symbols such as 80% UPC may indicate larger ranges of deviation than low density symbols such as case code. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 66 The ratio of height to width of a bar-code symbol. An element of a bar-code symbol whose reflectance is less than the global threshold. A Bar is the dark (reflective) element of a bar-code. (As opposed to a space which is the light reflective element.) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 67 The ratio of the widest bar or space to the narrowest. Bar Reflectance (Rb) The smallest reflectance value in a bar. Bi-directional Code A bar-code that can be read left to right or right to left. The code numbers while readable must still be interpreted 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 68 This parameter grade can be “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F.” The decodability grade indicates the amount of error in the width of the most deviant element in the symbol. The less deviation, the higher the grade. Decodability is a measure of print accuracy using the symbology reference decode algorithm. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 69 Reflected light which emanates uniformly in all directions from the reflecting surface. Dimensional Deviation (DD) The measured deviation of bars and/or spaces of a scanned symbol from the specification. Discrete Code A bar-code or symbol wherein the spaces between the characters are not part of the data. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 70 Element Reflectance Nonuniformity (ERN) The reflectance difference between the highest peak and lowest valley within each individual element and quiet zone. When an element consists of a single peak or valley, its element reflectance non-uniformity is zero. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 71 This effect occurs at all angles of incidence and should not be confused with the grazing angle which is specular reflection often referred to as sheen. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 72 (elements) for purposes of edge determination and reflectance parameter grades. Interleaved A bar-code in which characters are paired together using bars to represent the first character and spaces to represent the second. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 73 The smallest edge contrast in a scan reflectance profile. Minimum Reflectance (Rmn) The smallest reflectance value in a scan reflectance profile. Misread A condition that occurs when the data output of a reader does not agree with the encoded data. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 74 2 times Z. Inter-character gaps, if applicable, are not included. N = (avg.wide bar + avg. wide space) / (2*Z) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 75 The property of a material that minimizes the show-through of printing from the back side or the next sheet. Overhead The number of characters in a symbol required for start, stop and checking. Over-laminate A coating or material adhered to the scanning surface of a bar-code symbol. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 76 D = Darkest (lowest reflectance) Profile See Scan Reflectance Profile Quiet Zone The area immediately preceding the start character and following the stop character in a bar-code symbol as specified in a particular application and/or symbology specification. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 77 Bar-code readers are calibrated for reflectance using these known values. Required PCS This is the minimum PCS percent required for the symbol. Resolution The dimension of the smallest code element that can be printed; the higher the resolution the clearer the image. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 78 A Space is the light reflective element. (As opposed to a bar which is the dark reflective element.) Space Reflectance (Rs) The largest reflectance value in a space or quiet zone. Specular Reflection Reflection of light from a surface at an angle equal and opposite to the angle of incidence. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 79 3.0 = B 2.0 = C 1.0 = D 0.0 = F The symbol grade may be stated as a decimal or converted to a letter grade. A measuring aperture number and nominal wavelength are also specified. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 80 One or more valleys could also be found within an element representing a reflectance change within an element. Vertical Redundancy The availability of more than one scan path through a bar-code symbol. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 81 Zero Suppression Technique used to shorten UPC symbols by omitting zeros from the bar-code. Z Dimension The achieved width of the narrow elements. Computation of Z is accomplished using different factors for some symbologies.  002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

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