Safety Notices ........................8 Safety Standards ......................... 8 Intended Use........................8 Working Safely ........................9 Description ........................10 The Bar Code Readers BCL 40 ..................10 Features of the BCL 40 ...................... 10 3.2.1 Performance features ........................10 3.2.2 Added features with MA 10......................11 3.2.3...
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Table of contents 6.3.1 Connecting the BCL 40 for "Stand Alone" Operation ..............38 6.3.2 Connecting the BCL 40 with the connector unit MA 10..............40 6.3.3 Wire Lengths and Shielding ......................50 Disassembling, Packing, Disposing ................... 50 Commissioning ........................ 51 Measures to be performed prior to the first commissioning ..........51 Function Test ........................
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Figure 4.5: Sweep principle for the line scanner ................22 Figure 4.6: Reading curves BCL 40 standard version, optic variants N and M ......23 Figure 4.7: Reading curves BCL 40 standard version, optic variants F and L ......24 Figure 4.8:...
The microprocessor control unit which translates the scanned bar code information into a simple signal that can be processed further. Frame protocol Transfer protocol for the data transfer between the bar code reader and the host. Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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(e.g. RS 232, RS 422, etc.). Label Barcode label multiNet The network developed by Leuze for networking together several bar code readers. No Read Read failure; a read process was initiated but a label could not be decoded. Online command A command which is sent directly to the bar code reader from the host or a computer connected to the interface.
Teach-In Programming a reference code using an example bar code. Declaration of Conformity The bar code readers BCL 40 and the connector unit MA 10 have been developed and produced in accordance with the applicable European standards and directives. Notice! The corresponding declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer.
Safety Notices Safety Notices Safety Standards The bar code readers BCL 40 and the connector unit MA 10 have been developed, produced and tested subject to the applicable safety standards. They correspond to the state of the art. Intended Use...
Safety Notices Working Safely Attention Laser Radiation! The BCL 40 are laser devices of the Laser Protection Class 2. Do not look directly into the laser beam. Observe the applicable legal and local regulations for the operation of laser units.
2/5 Interleaved, EAN, etc. The many possible configurations of the device allow its adaptation to a multitude of reading tasks. Due to its compact size and short minimum reading distance, the BCL 40 can also be used in very compact spaces.
Modular Concept BCL 40 "Stand alone" The bar code reader BCL 40 can be operated as an individual "stand alone" () device. Electrical connection of the power supply, interface and switched input are centrally made via a 15 pin SubD socket.
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In the Leuze multiNet plus, the individual network devices sequentially transfer their data to the network master MA 30 when requested ("polling"). The master station can also be fitted with an BCL 40, making it a complete scanner station which also controls the network.
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Networking possibilities using the multiNet plus Two-wire RS 485 The Leuze MultiNet plus is optimised for fast transmission of scanner data to a primary host computer. The multiNet plus physically consists of a two-wire RS 485 interface through which the multiNet plus software protocol is controlled. Thus network connection is very simple and inexpensive: the network connection is simply passed through to the next slave.
Leuze electronic Description Construction 3.3.1 BCL 40/device construction Dovetail fastening grooves Reading window 15-pin sub-D connector on the 4 fastening threads M4 on the underside of the rear of the device unit Figure 3.3: BCL 40/device construction BCL 40 Leuze electronic...
Leuze electronic Description 3.3.2 Device construction MA 10 Mounting holes for the 4 Status-LEDs BCL 40 with M4 on the rear screws Cable screw glands PG11 for the power supply Cable screw glands PG11 for the power supply 15 pin Sub-D...
Reading distance 0 … 700mm (depending on type of optics: N, M, F, L), see chapter 4.5.4 "Reading curves BCL 40 standard version" Reading field opening 70mm at a distance of approx. 10mm (see chapter 4.5.4 "Reading curves BCL 40 standard version")
0.25mm … 1.0mm module width Reading distance 0 … 630mm (depending on type of optics: M, F, L) see chapter 4.5.5 "Reading curves BCL 40 with heating" Reading field opening Depending on the distance, the reading curve is typically approx. 20 … 70mm narrower see chapter 4.5.5 "Reading curves BCL 40 with heating"...
Specifications Optical Data The range at which the bar code can be read by the BCL 40 (the so-called reading field) depends not only on the quality of the printed bar code but also on its dimensions and the incident angle of the scanner beam.
Scanning Scanner type Part No. (mm) resolution rate (Sweep (mm) (scan/s) principle) BCL 40 R1 N 100 Raster 500 29678 20 …80 0.1 … 0.5 1200 BCL 40 S N 100 Single line 500 29679 BCL 40 R1 M 100...
Sweep principle for the line scanner 4.5.3 Optics variants The BCL 40 is available with four different types of optics (N, M, F, L) that differ in range and resolution (see chapter 4.5.1 "Type overview"). Optic N: Zero to very short scanning ranges for very small modules.
BCL 40 R1 M100 and BCL 40 S M100 Notice: All data in ’mm’, m = module width Figure 4.6: Reading curves BCL 40 standard version, optic variants N and M Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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BCL 40 R1 L100 and BCL 40 S L100 Notice: All data in ’mm’, m = module width Figure 4.7: Reading curves BCL 40 standard version, optic variants F and L BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
BCL 40 R1 L100 H and BCL 40 S L100 H Notice: All data in ’mm’, m = module width Figure 4.8: Reading curves BCL 40 with heating, optic variants M and L Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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BCL 40 R1 F100 H and BCL 40 S F100 H Notice: All data in ’mm’, m = module width Figure 4.9: Reading curves BCL 40 with heating, optic variant F BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Accessories / Order Designation Accessories Notice! Products from Leuze electronic GmbH & Co. can be ordered from any of the sales and serv- ice offices listed on the back page of this operating manual. 5.1.1 Bar code reader BCL 40 Symbol Order No.
Accessories / Order Designation 5.1.3 Mounting accessories A wide range of mounting accessories are available for mounting the BCL 40 and MA 10. Mounting device BT 56 Clamping fixture for mounting to the BCL 40 or MA 10 Clamp for mounting to a round or oval pipe 16 …...
15-conductor connection cable BCL 40 / MA 10, Sub D plug and socket xxxx = length in mm Figure 5.3: Connection cable between the BCL 40 and MA 10 KB 040-xxxx-B 15-conductor connection cable, Sub D socket with open strand ends for connecting in switch-...
6.2.1 Types of Mounting Accessories A wide range of mounting accessories are available for mounting the BCL 40 and MA 10: for more information see chapter 5 "Accessories / Order Designation". Mounting the BCL 40 There are two basic types of mounting arrangements for the BCL 40: •...
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Mounting examples for the BCL 40 and MA 10 mounted independently You can mount the individual devices in the following way as already described above: • using the dovetail groove of the BCL 40 or the MA 10 and the corresponding mount- ing accessories •...
Zero-distance scanner The BCL 40 M 100 is a "zero-distance" scanner, i.e. it already has a reading field width of 70 mm at a reading distance of 10 mm (module = 0.5). Labels are also read directly at the scanner window.
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MA 10 / opt. sensor Host interface Figure 6.6: Application example "conveyor chain" With its high scan rate of 1200 scans/s, the BCL 40 is particularly well suited for use with high-speed conveyor belts. BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Connection of the device and maintenance work while under voltage must only be carried out by a qualified electrician. The power supply unit used to power the BCL 40 and MA 10 must have protected electrical separation by way of a safety transformer with double insulation according to DIN VDE 0551 (IEC 742).
Connecting the BCL 40 for "Stand Alone" Operation If you would like to connect the BCL 40 for "stand alone" operation, you must make a corre- sponding connector cable with a 15 pin Sub D plug (female) for the following connections: •...
0VDC Table 6.1: Wiring description BCL 40 6.3.2 Connecting the BCL 40 with the connector unit MA 10 Connection of the BCL 40 is considerably easier when using the MA 10. Sensor, Button Power supply Switching output host interface...
All electrical connections can be carried out on the terminal strip quickly and without screw- ing down or soldering. Wires with ferruled ends can be inserted directly into the terminal without depressing the clamping lever. Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The pin assignment of the connection terminals depends on the inserted interface module. Leuze offers four modules which can be used with the serial interfaces RS 485, RS 232, TTY or RS 422. The terminal designations are printed on the module.
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Terminals 1 through 6 are used depending on the type of interface: RS 232 RS 422 Terminal Signal Terminal Signal not used not used RS 485 Terminal Signal Terminal Signal 485A 485A 485B 485B not used Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Figure 6.14: Connecting the MA 10 to a RS 232 Host Notice for connecting the RS 232 interface: The wiring for RTS and CTS must only be connected, if RTS/CTS hardware-handshake is used. BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The active subscriber is the one which supplies the current (20mA). Switching between active/passive on the host interface card is carried out using two jumper pairs, independent for transmit (Tx) and for receive (Rx). Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Each switching input is supplied with bi-directional optical couplers and protective resistors. The switching voltage and GND can be externally applied or taken from the operating voltage VDD_SE and GND_SE. BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
VDD_SE equal to V_IN device supply voltage, switching input, GND_SE equal to GND_IN device Supply voltage MA 10 / BCL 40: 18 … 36V MA 10 External Optically coupled switched input switching voltage to processor Figure 6.18: Connection of the switching input with an external switching voltage Supply voltage MA 10 / BCL 40: 18 …...
The solder jumpers are located on the circuit board of the MA 10 directly across from the connection terminals VDD_SA and GND_SA. Figure 6.20: Position of the solder jumpers JL5 and JL6 BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
HI state (log.1). Please note that the event which sets the switching outputs must be set and activated in the software setup of the BCL 40. Leuze electronic BCL 40...
- Jumper below*: Data from BCL *In service operation, the jumper must be in the "lower" position. Communication is otherwise not possible. Figure 7.1: Control elements of the MA 10 Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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• 0, if the combined BCL 40 / MA 10 unit will not be operated in a network, • 1 … 31, if several BCL 40 / MA 10 units will be operated in a network. Each multiNet plus network device must have a different device address assigned to it.
Notice! If the BCL 40 is to be operated as a "stand alone" device, a reset is only possible via soft- ware. There is a small green LED inside the BCL 40 at the lower edge of the reading window that displays the operation readiness.
The setting of the parameter sets then takes place in the operating mode "service", which is described in chapter 7.3.2. 7.3.1 Parameter sets Three different parameter sets are maintained by the MA 10 when using the BCL 40 / MA 10 combined unit: • the factory default parameter set • the customer-specific parameter set •...
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In this parameter set, the current settings for all device parameters are stored. If the BCL 40 is in "stand alone" operation, the parameter set is stored in the EEPROM of the BCL 40. If an MA 10 is also used, the parameter set is stored in EEPROM of the MA 10 and a copy thereof in the EEPROM of the BCL 40.
A PC or terminal can be connected to the MA 10 via the RS 232/V.24 serial interface and used to set the parameters of the BCL 40. The connection is made using a crossed RS 232 connection cable that establishes the RxD, TxD and GND connections. A hardware hand- shake via RTS, CTS is not supported at the service interface.
In setting 2 ("operation") of the operating mode switch, the terminal connector can be used as a data monitor. In this case, data sent from the BCL 40 (jumper in figure 7.1 in lower po- sition) or data received from host (jumper in figure 7.1 in upper position) can be logged. The data protocol is set by the host interface in the latter case.
Number of labels to be decoded While "autoConfig" is active, have the BCL 40 read as many labels in row as it will later during a reading cycle when in normal operation. The number of labels can be set from "Set Code"...
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Code type and No. of characters of the label to be decoded The BCL 40 evaluates the number of labels, and at the same time, the code type and number of characters. This corresponds to the programming of the code types in the submenu "Decoding / Select Code Type"...
"cold start" reset (> 4s) up until the reset button is released. All four LEDs blink • if the connection between the MA 10 and BCL 40 is interrupted. RDY blinks • during the "Power On" function test.
Operation Important Functions During Operation The BCL 40 has a function which automatically monitors the reading quality as well as the quality of the bar code label. "autoControl" function When the "autoControl" function is active, the BCL 40 constantly compares the total number of scans with the number of decoded scans.
Graphic configuration using the "BCL Configuration Tool" software In the following, you will find an overview and brief explanation of the adjustment options offered on the individual tabs. Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Option Explanation Here, the codes which are to be decoded are set. As of software version V51.03 of BCL 40, the codes depicted above are enabled by default. We recommend enabling only the code types Code table which are to actually be read with the corresponding element numbers.
Specifies how often a code must be decoded before the result is valid Reading security and output. This value can be increased for inspection and test (equal scans) purposes. Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
This character is set for each unrecognised bar code. Multiple charac- No read string ters (= string) may be entered here. Up to 20 characters are possible. Set the desired formatting modes and formatting characters as Properties necessary. BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
This item changes together with switching input 1 upon "Activation". Command The standard online character for the trigger end is the "-" character. characters This character can be changed only via the tree structure. Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Communication -> Customer Interface -> 3964 / RK 512 Protocol. Attention! If the BCL 40 is operated in a network ("Leuze multiNet"), no changes may be made here. The scanner automatically sets itself to the multiNet protocol! BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Properties of the Communication menu, standard setting Here, the frame format (prefix/postfix), the address mode as well as a BCC mode can be set. Attention! During Leuze multiNet operation, no changes may be made here! Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Contents of the reference code Select here how the internally stored reference code is to be compared with the decoded result. Compare mode For additional comparison possibilities, please select the "Properties" menu. BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
This parameter is used to extend the trigger signal internally by means Delay off time of software. Notice! If a BCL40 is operated without a MA10 or MA30 connector unit, only switching input 1 is available! Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
If the value here is set to 0, a continuous signal is applied to the switch- ing output which is not reset until the event on "deactivation". Notice! If a BCL 40 is operated without a MA10 or MA30 connector unit, no switching output is available! BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Online commands can be used to send commands directly to the device for control and configuration. For this the BCL 40 / MA 10 must be connected to a host or service computer via the serial interface. The commands described can be sent either via the host or the service interface.
General "Online" Commands Software version number Command ’V’ Description Requests device version information Parameter ’BCL 40’ ’V 50.09’ ’22.06.97’ Acknowledge- ’MA 10’ (only when a ’V 01.07’ MA 10 connector unit is installed) ment The device type appears in the first line followed by the software version number and date.
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’10’ Add-on for EAN/UPC ’11’ Codabar No. of digits of the read code zzzzzz Contents of the decoded label. The , appears if the label was not correctly read. Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Manual definition of the reference code Command ’RS’ This command can be used to define a new reference code in the BCL 40 by means of direct entry via the serial interface. The data are saved in the Description parameter set according to their input under reference code 1 or 2 and stored in the working buffer for further processing.
Deactivate sensor input 1 Command ’-’ Deactivates decoding (sensor input 1). A signal can be simulated on sen- Description sor input 1 with this command. Parameter Acknowledge- ment Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
’DS03’: invalid parameter for the command ’DL’ Acknowledge- ’DS04’: invalid command length ment ’DTxxx.x’ ’DCyyy’ xxx.x is the laser temperature in °C yyy is the laser current in mA BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Description minute. Supply voltage Command ’DUV’ Description Returns the supply voltage of the BCL 40. Parameter Acknowledge- ’DUVxx.x’ ment Description xx.x is the current supply voltage in V.
’ST17XXXXX’: XXXXX is the number of read enables since the last reset ’ST18XXXXX’: XXXXX the number of correctly decoded labels since the last reset ’ST19XXXXX’: XXXXX the number of incorrectly decoded labels since the last reset BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
'3' invalid block check type ment '4' invalid block check checksum '5' invalid data length '6' invalid message data '7' invalid start address '8' invalid parameter set '9' invalid parameter type Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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A valid parameter set operation must be acknowledged with ’PS0’. Should an error occur, the command should be repeated. Repeated error acknowledgements indicate an error in the parameter set. If in doubt, contact your Leuze sales or service office (see back page for addresses).
Usually, the barcode reader BCL 40 does not require any maintenance by the operator. Cleaning Should it become soiled, clean the glass window of the BCL 40 with a soft cloth. Notice! Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as thinner or acetone for cleaning the device.
End of data trans. block CANCEL Invalid END OF MEDIUM End of message SUBSTITUTE Substitution ESCAPE Escape FILE SEPARATOR File separator GROUP SEPARATOR Group separator RECORD SEPARATOR Record separator BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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COLON Colon SEMI-COLON Semicolon < LESS THEN Less than EQUALS Equal sign > GREATER THEN Greater than QUESTION MARK Question mark COMMERCIAL AT Commercial at character Capital letter Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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REVERSE SLANT 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 BCL 40 Leuze electronic Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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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 Table 11.1: ASCII Table Leuze electronic BCL 40 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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