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  • Page 1 BCL508i Barcode reader T E C H N I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N...
  • Page 2 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG P.O. Box 1111, D- 73277 Owen / Teck Tel. +49(0) 7021/ 573-0, Fax +49(0)7021/ 573-199 • www.leuze.com Sales and Service Germany Sales Region North Sales Region South Sales Region East Phone 07021/573-306 Phone 07021/573-307...
  • Page 3 BCL 508 Device information - main menu The main menus BCL508i SF 102 Information about Leuze electronic • Device type GmbH & Co. KG • Software version SW: V 1.4 HW:1 SN: 0704-081894 001 • Hardware version • Serial number...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Line scanner (single line)......................25 4.4.2 Line scanner with oscillating mirror....................26 4.4.3 Omnidirectional reading....................... 27 Fieldbus systems ......................28 4.5.1 Ethernet ............................28 4.5.2 Ethernet – star topology....................... 28 4.5.3 Ethernet – linear topology......................29 Heater ..........................29 Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 5 Low Density (F) Optics: BCL 508 i OF 100 H ................61 5.7.9 5.7.10 Ultra Low Density (L) Optics: BCL 508 i SL 102 H................62 5.7.11 Ultra Low Density (L) Optics: BCL 508 i OL 100 H ...............63 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 6 Control buttons ..........................85 Menu description ......................86 8.3.1 The main menus .......................... 86 8.3.2 Parameter menu .......................... 87 8.3.3 Language selection menu......................96 8.3.4 Service menu..........................96 8.3.5 Actions menu ..........................97 Operation .......................... 99 Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 7 ’Online’ commands for system control ..................126 11.1.3 ’Online’ commands for the parameter set operations..............127 Diagnostics and troubleshooting..............134 12.1 General causes of errors....................134 12.2 Interface errors....................... 134 Type overview and accessories ..............136 13.1 Type key.......................... 136 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 8 14.3 Disassembling, packing, disposing ................141 Appendix ......................142 15.1 Declaration of conformity ..................... 142 15.2 ASCII character set ......................143 15.3 Barcode samples ......................147 15.3.1 Module 0.3 ..........................147 15.3.2 Module 0.5 ..........................148 Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 9 Figure 5.20: "High Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners with heating ...... 55 Figure 5.21: Lateral "High Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners with heating ..55 Figure 5.22: "Medium Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (without deflection mirror) ....................... 56 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 10 The start page of the webConfig tool ..................102 Figure 9.3: Module overview in the webConfig tool................. 103 Figure 10.1: Connections of the BCL 508 ....................106 Figure 10.2: Storing configuration data in the webConfig tool..............115 Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 11 Figure 13.7: Cable structure of Industrial Ethernet connection cable ............139 Table 13.8: Bus connection cables for the BCL 508i................140 Figure 15.1: Barcode sample labels (module 0.3) ..................147 Figure 15.2: Barcode sample labels (module 0.5) ..................148 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 12: General Information

    You can find the Declaration of Conformity of the devices in the appendix of the manual on page 142. The manufacturer of the product, Leuze electronic GmbH & Co KG in D-73277 Owen/Teck, possesses a certified quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9001.

  • Page 13: Safety Notices

    The barcode readers of the BCL 500 series are especially designed for the following areas of application: • Storage and conveying technologies, in particular for object identification on fast-mov- ing conveyor belts • Pallet transportation applications • Automobile sector • Omnidirectional reading BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 14: Working Safely

    CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than specified herein may result in hazardous light exposure. The use of optical instruments or devices in combination with the device increases the danger of eye damage! Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 15: Figure 2.1: Attachment Of The Stick-On Labels With Warning Notices At The Bcl 508I

    BCL 508i, attach them in- stead in the immediate vicinity of the BCL 508i in such a way that it is not necessary to look into the laser beam when reading the notices! BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 16: Fast Commissioning / Operating Principle

    • The reading distance lies in the middle area of the reading field. • The barcode labels are of good print quality and have good contrast ratios. • You do not use high-gloss labels. • There is no direct sunlight. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 17: Electrical Connection Of The Bcl 508 I

    DHCP server. Please make certain that each participant in the Ethernet has its own unique IP address. This can be set by a DHCP server in the primary system or through manual address assignment. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 18: Starting The Device

    Configuration -> Communication -> Ethernet interface Notice! If the setting is performed via the webConfig tool, the BCL 508i must be restarted. Only af- ter this restart is the set IP address accepted and does it become active. Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 19 DHCP activated Exit the Ethernet menu with the ESCAPE button. Configuration changed: System must be The message shown at the side appears. Confirm with OK restarted to initiate a restart and activate the changed configuration. cancel BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 20: Automatically Setting The Ip Address

    If you would like to use the TCP/IP protocol, you must also define whether the BCL 508 to operate as a TCP client or as a TCP server. Both protocols can be activated simultaneously and used in parallel. Contact your network administrator to determine which communication protocol is used. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip

    Activate the UDP protocol Also set the following values: • IP address of the communication partner • Port number of the communication partner The corresponding adjustment options can be found: • Via webConfig: Configuration -> Communication -> Host communication BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 22: Further Settings

    • Control of the switching outputs Configure the connected switching outputs according to your requirements. To do this, first set the I/O mode to Output and then configure the switching behaviour: • Via webConfig: Configuration -> Device -> Switching inputs/outputs Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 23: Barcode Reading

    Alternatively, you can connect a photoelectric sensor or a 24 V DC switching signal to the SW IN/OUT socket for read activation. To do this, however, you must appropriately configure the switching input (see chapter 7.2.3 "SW IN/OUT – Switching input/switching output"). BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 24: Device Description

    • Integrated fieldbus connectivity = -> Plug-and-Play fieldbus coupling and easy net- working • Numerous interface variants facilitate connection to the primary systems • RS 232, RS 422 as well as with integrated multiNet plus master Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 25 CRT decoder with code fragment technology: The proven code fragment technology (CRT) enables barcode readers of the BCL 500 series to read barcodes with a small bar height, as well as barcodes with a damaged or soiled print image. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 26: Figure 4.2: Possible Barcode Orientation

    The four freely configurable switching inputs/outputs "SWIO 1 … SWIO 4" can be assigned various functions and control e.g. activation of the BCL 508 or external devices, such as a PLC. System, warning and error messages provide assistance in set-up/troubleshooting during commissioning and read operation. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 27: Device Construction

    Device description Device construction Reading window USB interface M12 connection technology Dovetail mounting and 4 mounting threads Display, LEDs and buttons Dovetail mounting and 2 mounting threads Figure 4.3: Device construction BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 28: Reading Techniques

    • with barcodes having very short bar lengths. • when the ladder code is turned out of the vertical position (tilt angle). • when the scanning distance is large. Figure 4.4: Deflection principle for the line scanner Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 29: Line Scanner With Oscillating Mirror

    • when the barcode is turned out of the horizontal position. • when the scanning distance is large. • when a large reading field (reading window) has to be covered. Figure 4.5: Deflection principle for the line scanner with oscillating mirror add-on BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 30: Omnidirectional Reading

    In order to read arbitrarily oriented barcodes on an object, at least 2 barcode readers are necessary. If the barcode is not printed over-square, i.e. bar length > code length, barcode readers with integrated code fragment technology are necessary. Figure 4.6: Principle arrangement for omnidirectional reading Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 31: Fieldbus Systems

    The IP address can either be set permanently via the display or webConfig tool or assigned dynamically via a DHCP server. PC / PLC host interface BCL 508 192.168.60.xxx Other network participants Figure 4.7: Ethernet with star topology BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 32: Ethernet - Linear Topology

    BCL 508 site. A manual configuration of the exchanged device is thereby omitted. The procedure for transferring the configuration with the aid of the external parameter memory is described on page 120. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 33: Figure 4.9: External Parameter Memory

    USB connection on the BCL 508i after which the USB memory stick is plugged into the connection and the hood with integrated connectors closed with the cover in order to ensure protection class IP 65. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 34: Autoreflact

    It is possible to store the reference codes by means of teach-in (display command), via the webConfig tool or via online commands. The BCL 508 can compare read barcodes with one and/or both reference codes and execute user-configurable functions depending on the comparison result. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 35: Autoconfig

    BCL 508 Afterward, barcodes with the same code type and number of digits are recognised and decoded. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    128 x 64 pixel, with background lighting Keyboard 4 buttons LEDs 2 LEDs for power (PWR) and bus state (BUS), two-coloured (red/green) Table 5.1: Specifications of the BCL 508 line scanners without heating Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 37: Oscillating-Mirror Scanner

    (adjustable, max. frequency is dependent on set swivel angle) Max. swivel angle ±20°(adjustable) Reading field height see reading field curves Electrical data Power consumption max. 14W Table 5.2: Specifications of the BCL 508 oscillating-mirror scanners without heating BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 38: Line Scanner With Deflection Mirror

    (switch-on delay about 30min for 24VDC and minimum ambient temperature of - 35°C) • Necessary conductor cross-section for the voltage supply: at least 0.75mm²; the use of ready-made cables is, thus, not possible. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 39: Line Scanner With Heating

    Structure of the heating Housing heating and separate heating of the optics glass Warmup time Min. 30min at +24VDC and an ambient temperature of -35°C Table 5.4: Specifications of the BCL 508 line scanners with heating BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 40: Oscillating-Mirror Scanner With Heating

    Storage temperature range -20°C … +70°C Table 5.5: Specifications of the BCL 508 oscillating-mirror scanners with heating 5.2.3 Line scanner with deflection mirror and heating Technical data same as for line scanner without heating with the following differences: Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 41 Wiring through of the voltage supply to multiple heating devices is not permissi- ble. Standard, M12 ready-made cable not usable (insufficient cable cross-section) Environmental data Operating temperature range -35°C … +40°C Storage temperature range -20°C … +70°C Table 5.6: Specifications of the BCL 508 deflection-mirror scanners with heating BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 42: Dimensioned Drawings

    Specifications Dimensioned drawings 5.3.1 Line scanner with / without heating A – Optical axis Figure 5.1: Dimensioned drawing BCL 508 line scanner S…102 Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 43: Deflection Mirror Scanner With / Without Heating

    B – Optical adjustment range C – Opening angle The opening angle is reduced on devices with heating, see "Reading field curves for heating devices" on page 53. Figure 5.2: Dimensioned drawing BCL 508 deflection-mirror scanner S…100 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 44: Oscillating-Mirror Scanner With / Without Heating

    C – Opening angle The optical swivel range and the opening angle are reduced on devices with heating, see "Reading field curves for heating devices" on page 53. Figure 5.3: Dimensioned drawing BCL 508 oscillating-mirror scanner O…100 Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 45: Type Overview Bcl 508 I

    Oscillating-mirror scanner 501 09906 BCL 508 SL 102 H Line scanner, beam exit at the front, with heating 501 09908 BCL 508 OL 100 H Oscillating-mirror scanner with heating 501 09909 Table 5.7: Type overview BCL 508 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 46: Reading Field Curves / Optical Data

    Therefore, above all, the module of a barcode is decisive for the size of the reading field. Notice! A rule of thumb: The smaller the module of the barcode is, the smaller the maximum reading distance and reading field width will be. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 47: Reading Field Curves

    Distance acc. to reading field curves Figure 5.5: Zero position of the reading distance Reading conditions for the reading field curves 2/5 Interleaved Barcode type 1:2.5 Ratio class A ANSI specification > 75% Reading rate Table 5.8: Reading conditions BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 48: High Density (N) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sn 100/102

    = 0,5 -100 -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.6: "High Density" reading field curve for line scanner (with/without deflection mirror) The reading field curve applies for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 49: High Density (N) Optics: Bcl 508 I On 100

    = 0,5 -100 -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.8: Lateral "High Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 50: Medium Density (M) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sm 100/102

    -100 -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 1100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.9: "Medium Density" reading field curve for line scanner (with/without deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 51: Medium Density (M) Optics: Bcl 508 I Om 100

    = 1,0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 1100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.11: Lateral "Medium Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 52: Low Density (F) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sf 100/102

    900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.12: "Low Density" reading field curve for line scanner (with/without deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 53: Low Density (F) Optics: Bcl 508 I Of 100

    900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 -100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.14: Lateral "Low Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 54: Ultra Low Density (L) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sl 102

    1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.15: "Ultra Low Density" reading field curve for line scanner without deflection mirror The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 55: Ultra Low Density (L) Optics: Bcl 508 I Ol 100

    1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.17: Lateral "Ultra Low Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 56: Reading Field Curves For Heating Devices

    -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.18: "High Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (without deflection mirror) The reading field curve applies for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 57: High Density (N) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sn 100 H

    -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.19: "High Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (with deflection mirror) The reading field curve applies for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 58: High Density (N) Optics: Bcl 508 I On 100 H

    = ±12˚ -100 -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.21: Lateral "High Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners with heating The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 59: Medium Density (M) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sm 102 H

    -300 -400 -100 1000 1100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.22: "Medium Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (without deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 60: Medium Density (M) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sm 100 H

    -300 -400 -100 1000 1100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.23: "Medium Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (with deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 61: Medium Density (M) Optics: Bcl 508 I Om 100 H

    -100 -200 -300 -400 -100 1000 1100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.25: Lateral "Medium Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners with heating The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 62: Low Density (F) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sf 102 H

    900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.26: "Low Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (without deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 63: Low Density (F) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sf 100 H

    900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.27: "Low Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (with deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 64: Low Density (F) Optics: Bcl 508 I Of 100 H

    900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 -100 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.29: Lateral "Low Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners with heating The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 65: Ultra Low Density (L) Optics: Bcl 508 I Sl 102 H

    2000 2200 2400 2600 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.30: "Ultra Low Density" reading field curve for line scanner with heating (without deflection mirror) The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 66: Ultra Low Density (L) Optics: Bcl 508 I Ol 100 H

    1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 Read distance [mm] Figure 5.32: Lateral "Ultra Low Density" reading field curve for oscillating-mirror scanners with heating The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated in table 5.8. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 67: Installation And Mounting

    Save the original packaging for later storage or shipping. If you have any questions concerning your shipment, please contact your supplier or your local Leuze electronic sales office. Observe the applicable local regulations when disposing of the packaging materials. BCL 508...

  • Page 68: Mounting The Bcl 508 I

    • Using two M4x6 screws on the rear of the device or using four M4x6 screws on the bottom of the device. • Using a BT 56 mounting device on the two fastening grooves. 6.2.1 Fastening with M4 x 6 screws Figure 6.2: Fastening options using M4x6 threaded holes Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 69: Bt 56 Mounting Device

    BCL 508 Clamp profile for mounting to round or oval pipes Ø 16 … 20mm All dimensions in mm A Rod holder, turnable 360° B Rods Ø 16 … 20mm Figure 6.3:BT 56 mounting device BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 70: Device Arrangement

    • The display and control panel should be very visible and accessible. • For configuring and commissioning with the webConfig tool, the USB interface should be easily accessible. For specific information, please refer to chapter 4.4. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 71: Avoiding Total Reflection - Line Scanner

    This means that in order to be on the safe side and to avoid total reflection, the BCL 508 with oscillating/deflection mirror must be inclined upward or downward 20° … 30°! BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 72: Mounting Location

    • Mount in such a way that the device is protected from draughts and wind; mount addi- tional shields if necessary. Notice! When installing the BCL 508i in a protective housing, it must be ensured that the scanning beam can exit the protective housing without obstruction. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 73: Maximum Permissible Read Angles Between Bcl 508 I And Barcode

    Styrofoam balls. In doing so, avoid leaving fin- gerprints on the front cover of the BCL 508i. Attention! Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as thinner or acetone for cleaning the device. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 74: Electrical Connection

    For the locations of the individual device connections, please refer to the device detail shown below. Notice! The corresponding mating connectors and ready-made cables are available as accessories for all connections. For additional information, refer to chapter chapter 13. Figure 7.1: Location of the electrical connections Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 75: Safety Notices For The Electrical Connection

    III for supply by PELV (protective extra-low voltage with reliable disconnection). Notice! Protection class IP 65 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 76: Electrical Connection Of The Bcl 508 I

    BUS OUT SWIO_3 TD+ 1 TD+ 1 SWIO_4 M12 socket M12 socket M12 plug (D-coded) (D-coded) (A-coded) Figure 7.2: Connections of the BCL 508 Described in detail in the following are the individual connections and pin assignments. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 77: Pwr - Voltage Supply And Switching Input/Outputs 3 And 4

    The respective function as input or output can be set via the display or with the aid of the webConfig tool! Described in the following is the external wiring for use as a switching input or output; the respective function assignments to the switching inputs/outputs can be found in chapter 10. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 78: Figure 7.1: Switching Input Connection Diagram Swio_3 And Swio_4

    60mA at +10 … +30VDC in normal operation! Notice! Both switching inputs/outputs SWIO_3 and SWIO_4 are configured by default in such a way that: • Switching input SWIO_3 activates the reading gate. • Switching output SWIO_4 switches by default on "No Read" Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 79: Service - Usb Interface (Type A)

    IP 65 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place. Alternatively, a pa- rameter memory in the form of a USB memory stick certified by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. can be connected to the provided USB service interface. With this Leuze memory stick, protection class IP 65 is also ensured.

  • Page 80: Figure 7.3: Switching Input Connection Diagram Swio_1 And Swio_2

    Switching output connection diagram SWIO_1 / SWIO_2 Attention! Each configured switching output is short-circuit proof! Do not load the respective switching output of the BCL 500i with more than 60mA at +10 … +30VDC in normal operation! Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 81: Host / Bus In For Bcl 508

    HOST / BUS IN cable assignments on RJ-45 Notice for connecting the Ethernet interface! Ensure adequate shielding. The entire connection cable must be shielded and earthed. The RD+/RD- and TD+/TD- wires must be stranded in pairs. Use CAT 5 cable for the connection. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 82: Bus Out For The Bcl 508 I

    Use CAT 5 cable for the connection. Notice! For the BCL 508i as standalone device or as the last participant in a linear topology, termi- nation on the BUS OUT socket is not mandatory! Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 83: Ethernet Topologies

    This address must be specified by the network administrator. Alternatively, the BCL 508 can also be configured as a DHCP client and then automatically receive its address from a DHCP server. Information on the necessary configuration steps can be found in chapter 10. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 84: Ethernet Wiring

    (min. Cat. 3) and last BCL shielded 100Base-TX twisted pair (min. Cat. 5) BCL – power not necessary supply unit not necessary Switching input not necessary Switching output Table 7.6: Line lengths and shielding Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 85: Display And Control Panel

    Switching input or switching output 4 active (function dependent on set configura- tion). Default: Switching output with the "No read" function Warning (Attention) Internal device error (Error) -> The device must be sent in for inspection BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 86: Led Status Indicators

    USB service interface configuration via the display no data on the host interface flashes red Device ok, warning set barcode reading possible temporary operating fault red continuous light Device error / parameter enable no barcode reading possible Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 87 Network operation ok Connection and communication to Host established flashes red Communication error temporary connection error if DHCP is active, no address could be obtained red continuous light Network error Network error no connection established no communication possible BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 88: Control Buttons

    Selecting options If options can be selected, the display looks like this: o OFF Standard ----- Unit Select the desired option with the buttons. Activate the option by pressing Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 89: Menu Description

    The display then shows the barcode reading window with all status information. 8.3.1 The main menus Device information - main menu BCL508i SF 102 This menu item contains detailed information on Leuze electronic • Device type GmbH & Co. KG •...

  • Page 90: Parameter Menu

    Parameters to By pressing the enter button after selecting default Parameters to default, all parameters are reset to their standard settings without any further security prompts. In this case, English is selected as the display language. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 91: Table 8.2

    0 to 64 characters Fourth decodable number of charac- ters. Digits 5 0 to 64 characters Fifth decodable number of characters. Reading reliability Value from 2 to 100 Number or scans required to reliably detect a label. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 92: Table 8.2

    0 to 64 characters Digits 4 0 to 64 characters Digits 5 0 to 64 characters Reading reliability Value from 2 to 100 Check digit method as decoder 1 Standard Check digit transm. as decoder 1 Standard Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 93 0 to 64 characters Digits 4 0 to 64 characters Digits 5 0 to 64 characters Reading reliability Value from 2 to 100 Check digit method as decoder 1 Standard Check digit transm. as decoder 1 Standard BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 94: Digital Swio Submenu

    Function No BCL500i function Reading gate Rd. gate start/stop start/stop Rd. gate stop Rd. gate start Teach reference code Autoconfig start/stop The function set here is carried out after the switching input is activated. Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 95 Negative reference code comparison 2 The function set here specifies which event activates the switching output. Deactivation function 1 See Activation function 1 for selection No function options The function set here specifies the event that deactivates the switching output. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 96 OFF / ON output Signal delay Value from 0 to 65535 Pulse duration Value from 0 to 65535 Activation function 4 see switching input/output 1 Invalid read result Deactivation function 4 see switching input/output 1 Reading gate start Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 97: Ethernet Submenu

    If DHCP is activated, the BCL 508i draws its set- tings for IP address, gateway and net mask from a DHCP server. The manual settings made above have no effect, but are retained and are again active if DHCP is deactivated. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 98 508i if the server (host system) does not respond. Repetition The repetition time can be set to any value 5000ms time between 100 and 60,000ms. Time after which another attempt is made to establish a connection. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 99: Language Selection Menu

    The setting in the display affects the webConfig tool and vice versa. 8.3.4 Service menu Diagnostics This menu item is used exclusively for service purposes by Leuze electronic. Status messages This menu item is used exclusively for service purposes by Leuze electronic. BCL 508...

  • Page 100: Actions Menu

    Contents of the decoded barcode. zzzzzz: Once the barcode has been detected, the laser beam starts to flash. The flash frequency provides visual information on the read quality. The faster the laser beam flashes, the higher the read quality. Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 101 Stop teach-in RC13xxzzzzzz The following information is displayed: means that reference code number 1 is stored in RAM. This is always output. RC13 defined code type (see auto-setup) defined code information (1 … 63 characters) BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 102: Operation

    Standard ----- Unit Press the ESC button twice to return to the main menu. Network configuration Information on network configuration can be found in chapter "Commissioning and configu- ration" on page 105. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 103: Leuze Webconfig Tool

    System requirements Operating system: Windows 2000 Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional) Windows Vista Computer: PC with USB interface version 1.1 or higher Graphics card: min. 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution Required hard-disk capacity: approx. 10MB BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 104: Installing The Usb Driver

    Upon successful installation of the USB driver, a BCL 50xi icon automatically appears on the desktop. To check: In the Windows Device Manager, a device called "Leuze electronic, USB Remote NDIS Network Device" appears under the "Network adapter" device class following successful USB registration.

  • Page 105: Starting The Webconfig Tool

    The individual parameters are – where useful – graphically displayed in order to better illus- trate the meaning of the what are often perceived as abstract parameters. The result is an easy-to-use and practically-oriented user interface! BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 106: Short Description Of The Webconfig Tool

    The user interface of the webConfig tool is largely self-explanatory. 9.4.1 Module overview in the Configuration menu The adjustable parameters of the BCL 508 are clustered in modules in the Configuration menu. Figure 9.3: Module overview in the webConfig tool Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 107 • Switching input Activation/deactivation of read processes • Switching output Definition of events which activate/deactivate the switching output • Display Formatting of the data for output on the display • Oscillating mirror (optional) Adjustment of oscillating mirror parameters BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 108: Commissioning And Configuration

    Notes on the use of the display can be found in chapter 8 "Display and control panel" on page 82. An overview of the menu structure and brief instructions for operating the display can be found in the two fold-out pages at the beginning and end of this technical description. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 109: Measures To Be Performed Prior To The Initial Commissioning

    With the communication parameters, you determine how data is exchanged between BCL 508 and host system, monitor PCs etc. The communication parameters are independent of the topology in which the BCL 508 operated (see "Ethernet topologies" on page 80). BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 110: 10.3.1 Manually Setting The Ip Address

    Exit the Ethernet menu with the ESCAPE button. Configuration changed: The message shown at the side appears. Confirm with OK System must be restarted to initiate a restart and to activate the changed configura- tion. cancel Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 111: 10.3.2 Automatically Setting The Ip Address

    A simple test to determine whether the address assignment was successful is to enter the previously configured IP address in a ping com- mand (e.g. "ping 192.168.60.101" in a command line window under Windows). BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 112: 10.3.3 Ethernet Host Communication

    TCP server, also set the following values: • Port number for the communication of the BCL 508 with the TCP client The corresponding adjustment options can be found: • Via webConfig: Configuration -> Communication -> Host communication Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 113 Press the enter button to enter the TcpIP menu. TcpIP o Activated Use the buttons to successively select the Acti- Mode vated, Mode and TcpIP Client or TcpIP Server menu TcpIP client items and set the desired values. TcpIP server BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 114: 10.3.5 Udp

    Press the enter button to enter the UDP menu. o Activated Use the buttons to successively select the Acti- IP address vated, IP address and Port number menu items and Port number set the desired values. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 115: Additional Settings For The Bcl 508 I

    Standard. Define at least one code type with the desired settings. • Via webConfig: Configuration -> Decoder • Or, alternatively, via the display Parameter -> Decoder table BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 116: 10.4.2 Control Of The Decoding

    Parameter -> Digital SWIO -> Switching input/output 1-4 Notice! Alternatively, one can also activate decoding via the online command ’+’ and deactivate it via the online command ’-’. Further information on the online commands can be found in chapter 11. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 117: 10.4.3 Control Of The Switching Outputs

    I/O mode to Output and then configure the switching behaviour: • Via webConfig: Configuration -> Device -> Switching inputs/outputs • Or, alternatively, via the display Parameter -> Digital SWIO -> Switching input/output 1-4 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 118: Transmitting Configuration Data

    The BCL 508 stores a copy of the current configuration in the external parameter memory. This copy is immediately updated when the configuration is changed via the display or by a primary host system (PC/PLC) via online commands. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 119: Figure 10.3: Installing The External Parameter Memory

    After the USB memory stick has been inserted and supply Memory stick connected: Export internal voltage applied, the message on the left appears on the configuration? display. cancel. Use the arrow keys to select OK and then press the enter button BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 120 Make sure you select Cancel . Otherwise, the configuration in the external parameter mem- ory is lost! The configuration is now imported from the external parameter memory and the BCL 508 is immediately operational without any further configuration. Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 121: Online Commands

    ’ ’ in the text of this manual. Most online commands are acknowledged by the BCL 508 and any requested data returned. For commands that are not acknowledged, command execution can be observed or monitored directly on the device. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 122: 11.1.1 General 'Online' Commands

    Software reset Command ’H’ Carries out a software reset. The device is restarted and reinitialised, Description leaving it in the same state as when the supply voltage is switched on. Parameter Acknowledge- ’S’ (start signal) ment Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 123 2/5 Interleaved ’02’ Code 39 Acknowledge- ’06’ UPC (A, E) ment ’07’ ’08’ Code 128, EAN 128 ’10’ EAN/UPC ’11’ Codabar Contents of the decoded label. A ↑ appears if the label was zzzzzz: not correctly read. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 124 2/5 Interleaved ’02’ Code 39 ’06’ UPC (A, E) Description ’07’ ’08’ Code 128, EAN 128 ’10’ EAN/UPC ’11’ Codabar Contents of the decoded label. A ↑ appears if the label zzzzzz: was not correctly read. Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 125 ’+’: Starts the adjustment mode. Parameter ’-’: Ends the adjustment mode. ’yyy_zzzzzz’ Acknowl- yyy: Reading quality in %. A high process availability is ensured at edgement read qualities > 75%. zzzzzz: Barcode information. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 126 Acknowledge- ’1’ Invalid command ment ’2’ Insufficient memory for reference code ’3’ Reference code has not been saved ’4’ Reference code invalid Input = ’RS130678654331’ (Code 1 (1), RAM only (3), UPC (06), code Example information) Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 127 After each reading via an ’RTy’ command, explicitly switch off the function again since failure to do so will interfere with other commands as well as prevent execution of a new ’RTx’ command. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 128 (variables) for the actual input. Defined reference code no. Acknowledge- ’1’ (Code 1) ment ’2’ (Code 2) Memory location for reference code ’0’ RAM+EEPROM, ’3’ RAM only Defined code type (see command ’CA’) Defined code information (1 … 63 characters) Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 129: 11.1.2 'Online' Commands For System Control

    The command deactivates decoding. This command can be used to deactivate the reading gate. Following deactivation, the read result is Description output. Because the reading gate was manually deactivated and, thus, no GoodRead criterion was met, a NoRead is output. Parameter Acknowledge- ment BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 130: 11.1.3 'Online' Commands For The Parameter Set Operations

    Copying the default parameters to the permanent memory and to the main memory ’PS=<aa>’ <aa> Status acknowledgement, unit [dimensionless] ’00’ ’01’ Syntax error Acknowledge- ’02’ Impermissible command length ment ’03’ Reserved ’04’ Reserved ’05’ Reserved ’06’ Impermissible combination, source type - target type Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 131 <Address> Relative address of the data within the data set ’aaaa’ Four-digit, unit [dimensionless] <Data length> Length of the parameter data to be transferred ’bbbb’ Four-digit, unit [length in bytes] <BCC> Check sum calculated as specified under BCC type BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 132 Impermissible number of data requested ’06’ Requested data does not (any longer) fit in the transmis- sion buffer ’07’ Impermissible address value ’08’ Read access after end of data set ’09’ Impermissible QPF data set type Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 133 Relative address of the data within the data set ’aaaa’ Four-digit, unit [dimensionless] <P.value> Parameter value of the -bb- parameter stored at this address. The parameter set data is converted from HEX format to a 2-byte-ASCII format for transfer. BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 134 Command ’PD’ ’PS=<aa>’ <aa> Status acknowledgement, unit [dimensionless] ’0’ No difference Acknowledge- ’1’ Syntax error ment ’2’ Impermissible command length negative ’6’ Impermissible combination, parameter set 1 and para- meter set 2 ’8’ Invalid parameter set Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 135 Four-digit, unit [dimensionless] <P.value> Parameter value of the -bb- parameter stored at this address. The parameter set data is converted from HEX format to a 2-byte-ASCII format for transfer. <BCC> Check sum calculated as specified under BCC type BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 136 Acknowledge- ’03’ Impermissible value for check-sum type ment ’04’ Invalid check sum received ’05’ Impermissible data length ’06’ Invalid data (parameter limits violated) ’07’ Invalid start address ’08’ Invalid parameter set ’09’ Invalid parameter set type Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 137: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    (FE) ❏ Avoid EMC coupling caused by power cables laid parallel to device lines. ❏ • Overall network expansion Check max. network expansion as a function exceeded. of the max. cable lengths. Table 12.2: Interface error BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 138 Customer data (please complete) Device type: Company: Contact partner / department: Phone (direct): Fax: Street / No: ZIP code/City: Country: Leuze Service fax number: +49 7021 573 - 199 Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 139: Type Overview And Accessories

    Line scanner with deflection mirror, with heating 501 05516 BCL 508 SM 102 H Line scanner, beam exit at the front, with heating 501 05517 BCL 508 OM 100 H Oscillating-mirror scanner with heating 501 05518 Table 13.1: Type overview BCL 508 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 140: Accessory Connectors

    Table 13.3: Cables for the BCL 508 13.5 Accessory external parameter memory Type designation Description Part No. USB Memory Set External USB parameter memory 50108833 Table 13.4: External parameter memory for the BCL 508 32,5 Ø24 Ø25,5 Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 141: Accessory Mounting Device

    M12 socket for PWR, axial connector, open line end, cable length 5m 50104557 K-D M12A-5P-10m-PVC M12 socket for PWR, axial connector, open line end, cable length 10m 50104559 Table 13.6: PWR cables for the BCL 508 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 142: Accessory Ready-Made Cables For Bus Connection

    -25°C … +60°C (when used with drag chains) Material Cable sheath: PUR (green), wire insulation: PE foam, free of halogens, silicone and PVC Bending radius > 65mm, suitable for drag chains Bending cycles > 10 , perm. acceleration < 5m/s Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 143: 13.8.4 Order Codes For M12 Ethernet Connection Cables Kb Et

    KB ET - 20000 - SSA Cable length 20m 50106903 KB ET - 25000 - SSA Cable length 25m 50106904 KB ET - 30000 - SSA Cable length 30m 50106905 Table 13.8: Bus connection cables for the BCL 508 BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 144: Maintenance

    Contact your Leuze distributor or service organisation should repairs be required. The addresses can be found on the inside of the cover and on the back. Notice! When sending devices to Leuze electronic for repair, please provide an accurate description of the error. 14.3...

  • Page 145: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 15.1 Declaration of conformity BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 146: Ascii Character Set

    End of data transmission block CANCEL Invalid END OF MEDIUM End of medium SUBSTITUTE Substitution ESCAPE Escape FILE SEPARATOR File separator GROUP SEPARATOR Group separator RECORD SEPARATOR Record separator UNIT SEPARATOR Unit separator SPACE Space EXCLAMATION POINT Exclamation point Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 147 Number Number Number Number COLON Colon SEMI-COLON Semi-colon < LESS THAN Less than EQUALS Equals > GREATER THAN Greater than QUESTION MARK Question mark COMMERCIAL AT Commercial AT Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 148 Reverse slant CLOSING BRACKET Closing bracket CIRCUMFLEX Circumflex UNDERSCORE Underscore ‘ GRAVE ACCENT Grave accent Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Leuze electronic BCL 508...
  • Page 149 Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter Lower case letter OPENING BRACE Opening brace VERTICAL LINE Vertical line CLOSING BRACE Closing brace TILDE Tilde DELETE (RUBOUT) Delete BCL 508 Leuze electronic...

  • Page 150: Barcode Samples

    Modul 0,3 3456 7890 A121314A Code 128 Modul 0,3 Code type 10: EAN 13 Add-on SC 0 77889 abcde Code type 08: EAN 128 1 122334 455666 Modul 0,3 leuze Figure 15.1:Barcode sample labels (module 0.3) Leuze electronic BCL 508...

  • Page 151: Module 0.5

    Modul 0,5 A151617A 9876 5430 Code 128 Modul 0,5 Code type 10: EAN 13 Add-on SC 2 44332 fghij Code type 08: EAN 128 Modul 0,5 0 099887 766550 LEUZE Figure 15.2:Barcode sample labels (module 0.5) BCL 508 Leuze electronic...
  • Page 152 Deutsch / English / Español / Français / Italiano page 96 Service Diagnostics Number of readings, reading gates, reading rate / non-reading rate etc.. page 96 Status messages Exclusively for service purposes by Leuze electronic Actions Start decoding Stop decoding Perform a single reading page 97 Start alignment...

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