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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology ITDB-100L
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader MODEL: ITDB-100L 2D Barcode Reader RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.02 – 22 April, 2014...
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Updated Chapter 5 for the latest setup tool version 13 March, 2014 1.01 Updated for the latest hardware, specifications and application version Added Chapter 6: Configuring the ITDB-100L via an Android Device 25 July, 2013 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
1.3.2 Rear Panel ......................3 1.3.3 Bottom Surface....................4 1.4 T ..................5 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 1.5 D ....................... 7 IMENSIONS 1.5.1 ITDB-100L Dimensions ..................7 1.5.2 Mounting Bracket Dimensions................8 1.6 ITDB-100L F ........... 9 UNCTION OMPATIBILITY UIDELINE 2 UNPACKING ....................... 10 2.1 A ..................11...
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................ 52 PGRADE AND ACKUP 5.10.1 FW Upgrade Flow Chart ................52 5.10.2 Upgrading the FW ..................53 5.10.3 Backup Mode ....................54 6 CONFIGURING THE ITDB-100L VIA AN ANDROID DEVICE......55 6.1 O ........................ 56 VERVIEW 6.2 I ............. 56...
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 6.5.6 Parameter Settings................... 63 6.5.6.1 Automatic Setting..................63 6.5.6.2 LED Brightness..................64 6.5.6.3 Exposure Time ..................65 6.5.6.4 Gain Parameter..................65 6.5.6.5 Decoding Time..................66 6.6 C ................67 HECKING THE ECODED MAGES 6.6.1 Checking Captured Images ................67 6.6.2 Sending an Captured Image to IEI..............
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Figure 1-4: ITDB-100L Bottom Surface..................4 Figure 1-5: ITDB-100L Dimensions (millimeters) ................7 Figure 1-6: Mounting Bracket Dimensions (millimeters)............8 Figure 3-1: Securing the Mounting Bracket to the ITDB-100L ..........16 Figure 3-2: Mounting the ITDB-100L...................17 Figure 3-3: Adjusting the ITDB-100L ..................18 Figure 3-4: Trigger Connection ....................19 Figure 3-5: Digital Output Wiring ....................20...
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 5-3: Detecting the Available Connection Type ..............38 Figure 5-4: Connection Type Selection ..................38 Figure 5-5: Connection Status ....................39 Figure 5-6: Auto Setup .........................40 Figure 5-7: Automatic Setup......................40 Figure 5-8: Setup Complete......................41 Figure 5-9: Verification.........................41 Figure 5-10: Setting the Region of Interest ................42 Figure 5-11: Locking the ROI Setting ..................43...
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications....................6 Table 3-1: Connector Pinouts......................20 ITDB-100L Page ix...
The ITDB-100L barcode reader is able to provide high-speed decoding and robust decoding for common distortion, which is suitable for industrial purpose such as the high-speed production line. In addition, the ITDB-100L comes with a PC setup tool for configuring the barcode reader and reading barcodes.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 1.3 External Overview 1.3.1 Front Panel The ITDB-100L front panel contains: 2 x Illumination LEDs 1 x Lens An overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 1-2 Figure 1-2: ITDB-100L Front Panel 1.3.2 Rear Panel...
An overview of the rear panel is shown in F igure 1-3 below. Figure 1-3: ITDB-100L Rear Panel 1.3.3 Bottom Surface The bottom surface of the ITDB-100L contains four retention screw holes for the mounting bracket. Figure 1-4: ITDB-100L Bottom Surface Page 4...
Wedge (HID) Transfer to Database Built-in Web Management O: Compatible X: Incompatible * LAN connection interface includes the PC setup tool, Android app or QNAP NAS app. The users can only choose one to connect to the ITDB-100L. Page 9...
When the ITDB-100L is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the ITDB-100L does not fall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.3 are present.
If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the ITDB-100L from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Quantity Item Image Standard Mounting bracket (P/N: 42110-0172C0-00-RS-N) Mounting bracket screw (P/N: 44045-020061-RS) Trigger connection cable User manual and utility CD Page 13...
3.2 Mounting the ITDB-100L The ITDB-100L is shipped with a mounting bracket that allows the ITDB-100L to be mounted onto an object with corresponding mounting screw, such as a tripod. To mount the ITDB-100L onto an object using the mounting bracket, please follow the steps below.
Mount the ITDB-100L to an object with corresponding mounting screw, for Step 2: example, a tripod. Align the threaded hole on the mounting bracket with the mounting screw, place the ITDB-100L over the object, and then spin the ITDB-100L until it is secure to the object (Figure 3-2). Page 16...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 3-2: Mounting the ITDB-100L To avoid reflection and glare from the scanned object and label surfaces, it is Step 3: recommended to mount the barcode reader at a 15º angle from vertical to the scanned object (Figure 3-3).
3.3.1 6-Pin Connector for Trigger Connection The 6-pin connector on the rear panel allows connection to an external trigger device or a sensor. The user can use the supplied trigger connection cable to connect the ITDB-100L to an external device.
Insert the trigger connection cable 6-pin plug. Once aligned, gently insert the Step 3: trigger connection cable 6-pin plug into the 6-pin connector on the ITDB-100L. Connect the other end of the trigger connection cable to an external device. Step 4:...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 3.3.1.3 Digital Input and Output Connection The below figure demonstrates a possible way of digital input and output connection. Figure 3-7: Digital Input and Output Connection Page 21...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 3.3.2 Ethernet Connector The ITDB-100L is equipped with an Ethernet connector that allows connection to a computer/network hub. Follow the steps below to connect the ITDB-100L to a computer/network hub by using the supplied Ethernet cable. Locate the Ethernet connector. The location of the Ethernet connector is Step 1: shown in Figure 1-3.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 3.3.2.1 Network Connection The below figure demonstrates a possible way of network connection. Figure 3-9: Network Connection Page 23...
3.3.3 Micro USB Connector The ITDB-100L is equipped with a Micro USB connector that allows connection to a computer. Follow the steps below to connect the ITDB-100L to a computer by using the supplied Micro USB cable. Locate the Micro USB connector. The location of the Micro USB connector is Step 1: shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 3-11: USB Standard Type A Connection 3.3.3.1 USB Keyboard Wedge After connecting the ITDB-100L to the USB port of a computer, the ITDB-100L will be recognized by the computer as a second keyboard. When the ITDB-100L scans a barcode without any API opened, the barcode data goes into the computer just as if it were being typed on a keyboard.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 3.4 Reading Distance and Field of View The following figure provides the supported reading distances and field of view for the ITDB-100L. Figure 3-12: Reading Distance and Field of View Page 26...
4.2 Driver Installation To install the device driver, please follow the steps below. Connect the ITDB-100L to the computer and power supply. A beep should be Step 1: generated when the ITDB-100L is fed with power.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader The Found New Hardware Wizard appears (Figure 4-2). Select No, not this Step 5: time, then click Next to continue. Figure 4-2: Found New Hardware Wizard Select Install from a list or specific location, then click Next to continue.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Insert the driver CD into an optical disk drive connected to the system. Step 7: Select Include this location in the search (Figure 4-4). Step 8: Click Browse to select “X:\” directory in the Locate File window, where “X:\” is Step 9: the system CD drive.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 4-5: Driver Installation When the driver installation is completed, the following window appears. Click Step 12: Finish to exit. Figure 4-6: Driver Installation Complete Page 31...
Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit and 64-bit Ensure that the ITDB-100L is connected to the computer and power supply. If Step 1: the barcode reader cannot be recognized by the computer, install the device driver.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Select a folder for application installation (Figure 4-8). Click Next to continue. Step 5: Figure 4-8: Select Installation Folder The following screen appears. Click Install to start the installation. Step 6: Figure 4-9: Ready for Installation The system starts installing the application.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader When the application installation is completed, the following window appears. Step 8: Click Finish to exit. Step 0: Figure 4-10: Installation Complete Page 34...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 5.1 Overview The barcode reader setup tool allows configuration of the ITDB-100L via a computer. Refer to the following sections for detailed information. NOTE: The setup tool supports the OS versions listed below: Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit & 64-bit Microsoft®...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 5.3 Initial Screen After double-clicking the ITDB Barcode Verifier icon on the Windows desktop, the initial screen of the setup tool appears (Figure 5-2). Click Sync Settings & Decode Now to enter the SETTING menu. When using the setup tool for the first time, refer to Section 5.4.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 5-3: Detecting the Available Connection Type Click LAN or Micro USB depending on the connection type to the computer Step 3: (Figure 5-4). A confirmation dialog screen should appear. Click OK to confirm the selection. Figure 5-4: Connection Type Selection...
For automatic setup, refer to Section 5.5 for details. 5.5 Automatic Setup The user may select automatic setup to allow the ITDB-100L to adjust to the optimal settings for decoding an image successfully. Follow the steps below to use the automatic setup.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 5-6: Auto Setup Automatic setup is performed as shown in Figure 5-7. Step 2: Figure 5-7: Automatic Setup When the setup is complete, the screen in Figure 5-8 appears. Click NEXT to Step 3: enter the VERIFICATION menu.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 5-8: Setup Complete 5.6 Verification Menu In the VERIFICATION menu, the user can set up the trigger behavior, scanned result format and region of interest, load scanned images, and set a barcode image to training mode.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Trigger mode: The user can set the trigger behavior as One Shot, Serial Shot, Batch or Presentation. When setting to Serial Shot, the ITDB-100L scan images continuously until an image is decoded successfully. Decode result format: The user can set the scanned result format as Image & Decode, Image or Decode.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 5-11: Locking the ROI Setting 5.6.2 Training Mode The user can set a scanned barcode as a sample image so that the barcode reader decodes only the same barcode type and size. Follow the steps below to set a barcode image to training mode.
Step 3: ITDB-100L within twelve seconds after the timer is started. The user can also trigger the ITDB-100L by pressing the trigger and tuning control button once or even through an external sensor. When a barcode is set as a sample image successfully, two beeps should be...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 5-14: Trained Mode To disable the training mode, click the Train Code item or press and hold the Step 5: trigger and tuning control button for four seconds. 5.6.3 Loading Saved Images The user can load the saved images to view their detailed information. When a scanned barcode is being saved, it should be stored to the Save Image folder located at the same folder where the setup tool has been installed.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader To load all the images of a folder or selected images: To load all the images of a folder or selected images, click the icon indicated in Figure 5-16, and then select to load images by folder or by selection.
Figure 5-17: Settings Trigger mode: The user can set the trigger behavior as One Shot, Serial Shot, Batch or Presentation. When setting to Serial Shot, the ITDB-100L scans images continuously until an image is decoded successfully. Decode result format: The user can set the scanned result format as Image & Decode, Image or Decode.
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SAVE button: Click the SAVE button to save the current settings as a setting file. LOAD button: Click the LOAD button to load a saved setting file to the ITDB-100L. Symbology Setting: Click the icon to bring up the Symbology Setting menu (Figure 5-18) which allows the user to select the supported barcode types and train a barcode image.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 5.8 Network Menu Click NETWORK on the left pane of the setup tool to bring up the Network Setting menu (Figure 5-19). In this menu, the user can configure network settings and set up a device name for the barcode reader.
(Figure 5-20). In this menu, the user can set up a 1- to 4-digit number (0~9999) as the password for the ITDB-100L. When a password is set, the user has to enter the password before connecting to the barcode reader.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 5.10 FW Upgrade and Backup Mode This section covers how to upgrade the device FW and enter the backup mode when the FW upgrade is failed or the ITDB-100L is failed to restart. 5.10.1 FW Upgrade Flow Chart Start...
When the FW upgrade is complete, the ITDB-100L restarts automatically. Step 4: If the FW upgrade is failed or the ITDB-100L is failed to reboot, the user needs to Step 5: put the ITDB-100L into the backup mode and upgrade the device FW in the backup mode.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 5.10.3 Backup Mode When the FW upgrade is failed or the ITDB-100L is failed to reboot, the ITDB-100L needs to enter the backup mode and upgrade the FW in the backup mode. Follow the steps below to enter and exit the backup mode.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 6.1 Overview The barcode reader settings can be configured by an Android device. Refer to the following sections for detailed information. NOTE: The screenshots in this chapter may vary by different Android devices and are for reference purposes only.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader When the app is installed, the BarCode Reader icon will be shown on the Step 2: application page (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2: App Icon Tap the app icon to launch it. Step 3: Page 57...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 6.3 Settings Menu The initial screen of the app is a settings menu, allowing the user to set up the captured image format and the maximum quantity of captured images (Figure 6-3). When the settings are done, tap OK to enter the barcode reader list screen.
To disable the DHCP Server function, refer to the user manual of the wireless router. The barcode reader list screen displays the ITDB-100L barcode readers found by the Android device and allows the user to select a barcode reader to configure its settings.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 6.5 Configuring the Barcode Reader to Decode an Image Successfully When a barcode reader is selected in the barcode reader list screen, the screen in Figure 6-5 will be shown. Refer to the following subsections to configure the selected barcode reader so that a barcode image can be decoded successfully.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Switch the capture mode icon to Step 1: Adjust the barcode reader or scanned object until the barcode is shown on the Step 2: scan area screen. 6.5.2 Using the External Sensor to Trigger the Barcode Reader Follow the steps below to use the external sensor to trigger the barcode reader.
, indicating that the training mode timer is started. The user has to tap to trigger the ITDB-100L within twelve Step 3: seconds after the timer is started. When successfully set a barcode as a sample image, two beeps should be...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 6.5.6 Parameter Settings to bring up the parameter settings bar at the bottom of the screen as shwon in Figure 6-6. Figure 6-6: Parameter Settings 6.5.6.1 Automatic Setting (automatic) option allows the barcode reader to adjust to its optimal settings according to the barcode reading environment.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader key on the Android device to return to the barcode reader list screen. Then the automatic setting parameters will be stored to the barcode reader. When the automatic setting is failed, the message Step 4: will appear, and the atutomatic setting process will stop. Then all the parameters will be restored to the last-saved settings.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader 6.5.6.3 Exposure Time (exposure time) option allows the user to adjust the exposure time. , then drag the slider at the bottom of the screen (Figure 6-8) to adjust Step 1: the exposure time. Figure 6-8: Exposure Time...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 6-9: Gain Parameter or the Back key on the Android device to return to the barcode reader Step 2: list screen. Then the gain parameter will be stored to the barcode reader. 6.5.6.5 Decoding Time The user may need to increase the decoding time when the scanned barcode is complicated or the reading environment is bad.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Figure 6-10: Decoding Time or the Back key on the Android device to return to the barcode reader Step 2: list screen. Then the decoding time parameter will be stored to the barcode reader. 6.6 Checking the Decoded Images The parameter values of each captured image are displayed below the image (Figure 6-11).
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Tap barcode to display the captured images. Step 3: The captured images are stored in /storage/sdcard0/Pictures/barcode of the Android device. Tap an image to check its parameter values. Step 4: The parameter values of each captured image are displayed below the image (Figure 6-11).
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Repeat in previous section. Step 1: Step 1 Step 4 Tap the image to bring up the toolbar. Step 2: Tap Share, then select e-mail to send the selected image to IEI. Step 3: Page 69...
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader A.1 Safety Precautions WARNING: The precautions outlined in this appendix should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the ITDB-100L. Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the ITDB-100L. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the ITDB-100L is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
When maintaining or cleaning the ITDB-100L, please follow the guidelines below. A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the ITDB-100L, please read the details below. The interior of the ITDB-100L does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the ITDB-100L interior.
In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the ITDB-100L. C loth – Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recommended when cleaning the ITDB-100L.
ITDB-100L Barcode Reader B.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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ITDB-100L Barcode Reader Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...