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Inspector D4000™
Operator's Guide
Manual P/N 002-7858
THIS MANUAL APPLIES ONLY TO FIRMWARE A.17 OR LATER
Use Inspector D4000 Laser Manual (Rev D) for firmware versions A.12 - A.16
Use Inspector D4000 Laser Manual (Rev C) for firmware versions A.10 - A.11
Use Inspector D4000 Laser Manual (Rev B) for firmware versions A.06 - A.09
Use Laser Inspector 1000 Manual for earlier firmware versions A.05 and earlier
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.
+1 (763) 746-8034
www.rjs1.com
Laser
Revision: E
April 2018

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  • Page 1 April 2018 THIS MANUAL APPLIES ONLY TO FIRMWARE A.17 OR LATER Use Inspector D4000 Laser Manual (Rev D) for firmware versions A.12 - A.16 Use Inspector D4000 Laser Manual (Rev C) for firmware versions A.10 - A.11 Use Inspector D4000 Laser Manual (Rev B) for firmware versions A.06 - A.09 Use Laser Inspector 1000 Manual for earlier firmware versions A.05 and earlier...
  • Page 2 The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized repro- duction of this manual or unauthorized use of the Inspector D4000 software may result in impris- onment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000.00 (17 U.S.C. 506). Copyright violations may be subject to civil liability.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 RJS I D4000 D NSPECTOR ESCRIPTION AND EATURES 3.3 M AINTENANCE 3.3 T EMPERATURE PECS 4.0 THE RJS INSPECTOR D4000 LASER 5.0 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 5.1 P OWER 5.2 S ETUP 5.3 S TORAGE 6.0 SCANNING SYMBOLS 6.1 S...
  • Page 4 Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide APPENDIX A (SCANNING TECHNIQUE) CANNING ECHNIQUE A-1 (S IGURE CANNING OSITION PECIAL ONSIDERATIONS APPENDIX B (SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS) YMBOLOGY NALYSIS ARAMETERS B-1 (P ABLE ARAMETER RROR ESSAGE MOD 10 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. APPENDIX C (ISO/ANSI DECODABILITY)

  • Page 5: Copyrights

    1.7 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the components and save the container. If the container is crushed, punctured or water damaged you can use the container to prove a claim against the carrier. RJS is not respon- sible for transportation damage.

  • Page 6: Installing Batteries

    Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide 1.8 Installing Batteries Slide open the plastic cover on the back of the unit. Position the cloth battery “pull strip” down then insert 4 (included) batteries according to the positive/negative markings. Note: If all 4 batteries are inadvertently installed backwards, the inspector unit will be damaged.

  • Page 7: Trademarks

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 1.10 Trademarks The following are trademarks of RJS:  RJS Systems International  Inspector  RJS Inspector D4000  701 Decatur Avenue North, Suite 107 Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A. +1 (763) 746-8034 support@rjs1.com 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 8: Warranty

    2.1 General Warranty Warranty information: +1 (763) 746-8034 RJS warrants your RJS Inspector D4000 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from RJS’ factory location. The liability of RJS under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part and/or unit.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Warnings Do not point the Laser in the direction of the eyes so that the light beam emitted by the unit  strikes the eyes directlythis could result in eye damage. Keep the unit and gun away from a water source such as a faucetthis could short the unit and ...

  • Page 10: Rjs Inspector D4000 Description And Features

    Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide 3.2 RJS Inspector D4000 Description and Features The RJS Inspector D4000 is an advanced technology bar code verifier that makes it easy to de- code bar code symbols and to evaluate symbol compliance with industry standards. Features Automatic power-on by pressing trigger ...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 3.3 Maintenance To ensure the best possible scanning conditions, keep the laser window and display window clean. Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to clean the windows. Do not use solvents on the unit or on any of the components. You may use alcohol to clean the unit.

  • Page 12: The Rjs Inspector D4000 Laser

    Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide 4.0 The RJS Inspector D4000 Laser Serial interface Battery Charger Window Indicator LED’s Function Buttons Laser Scanner Stand Battery Cover RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 13: Main Menu Selections

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 5.0 Main Menu Selections 5.1 Power On When the unit is powered on, the following “Ready” screen will display after a few seconds: D4000L Ver x.xx Ready x.xx = Current revision of the firmware Press Enter and Select at the same time to bring up the Main Menu:...
  • Page 14 Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide 116 - 150% Mag. The magnifications are: - 89 % Mag - 115 % Mag 116 - 150 % Mag 151 - 200 % Mag (See Appendix G for an explanation of magnifications) RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 15 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser The next selection allows you to select if the check digit for UPC/EAN Random Weight bar codes should be tested: UPC/EAN Rnd. Wt. Note: Select to activate UPC/EAN random weight check digit (See Appendix B, Table B-2 Notes) calculations.
  • Page 16 No Match error will be displayed. (See 7.2, Comparison Mode) Note: When all Setup selections have been made, the RJS spector D4000 will navigate back to the Main Menu tomatically.

  • Page 17: Storage

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 5.3 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 00% to 99% will display.

  • Page 18: Scanning Symbols

    (See Appendix A - Scanning Technique) 6.2 Scanning Results After a bar code is scanned, the RJS Inspector D4000 will respond with a crisp, chirp (or beep) sound. Inspector Display after a scan when the Multiple Scan analysis is set to two: *1234ABCD* 01 Scans Remain.

  • Page 19: Pass/Fail Analysis Screen

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 7.0 Pass/Fail Analysis Screen After the symbol is scanned the Pass/Fail Analysis Screen will be displayed. An example of a Pass/Fail Analysis Screen for an acceptable symbol is shown below: *1234ABCD* Code 3of9 D/bility % D/bilGrade 3.7 A...
  • Page 20 Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide UE+5 UPC version E plus 5 digit addendum EAN8 EAN 8 character E8+2 EAN 8 plus 2 digit addendum E8+5 EAN 8 plus 5 digit addendum EN13 EAN 13 character 13+2 EAN 13 plus 2 digit addendum...
  • Page 21 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser Table 7-B (Code Identifiers RJS Inspector D4000) LOGMARS Code 39 symbology AIAG B-1 Code 39 symbology AIAG B 3/4/5/10 Code 39 symbology Code 3 of 9 Code 39 symbology HIBC 3 of 9 Code 39 symbology...

  • Page 22: Multi-Scan Mode

    Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide 7.1 Multi-scan mode When multi-scans are selected, the number of remaining scans needed to complete the analysis are displayed: *0192837465* 03 Scans Remain The resulting analysis is an average of the scans. Press the Select to view the Results screen:...

  • Page 23: Data Analysis Screens

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 8.0 Data Analysis Screens After doing a scan, the Pass/Fail Analysis screen is displayed press Enter to bring up the Data Analysis Screens. (See Pass/Fail Analysis, 7.0) 8.1 Encoded Data The first screen to display is the Decoded Symbol Data from the Pass/Fail Screen:...

  • Page 24: Modulo Check Character

    Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide 8.2 Modulo Check Character Press Select to bring up the next screen (if applicable): Modck: 9 PASS Expect:9 This display indicates (when applicable) the Modulo check character decoded and the Modulo check character that should have been decoded (expected) in the symbol. PASS or FAIL is also indicated.

  • Page 25: Inspection Results

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 8.4 Inspection Results Press Select to bring up the next screen: Ratio: 2.2 P D/bility .48 C -100% Tol. +100% --------RRARR+++ This screen shows: The first line is the Ratio calculation (when applicable)  The second line is the ISO/ANSI Decodability percentage and letter grade ...
  • Page 26 Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide Note: Could also be on negative side (See Table 8-A for visual display of deviations) RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 27: Bar Deviation Results

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Laser 8.5 Bar Deviation Results Press Select to bring up the next screen: Avg Bar dev Max Bar dev Min Bar dev This screen shows: The first line is the deviation from ideal for the average of all bars in the bar code, as a percent- ...
  • Page 28 Inspector D4000™ Laser Operator’s Guide Table 8-A (LED, Bar code Width Deviations) 5 LED Display Average Bar width deviation as a Pattern % of tolerance Within +21% to -21% Within +22 to +49% Within +50 to +78% Within +79 to +99%...

  • Page 29: Continuous Mode

    The analysis result is based on the average. Note: After scanning a bar code, the Inspector D4000 will re- turn to the last Data Analysis screen displayed before the bar code was scanned. The Data Analysis screens will cycle through a loop.

  • Page 30: Connect To Other Devices

    You may store and print the analysis on a Windows PC computer using the optional VCIR software package. (Your RJS Inspector D4000 Laser will connect to a computer with a serial interface cable; 9600 BPS, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit)

  • Page 31: Appendix A (Scanning Technique)

    When scanning codes on a low contrast substrate like corrugated material or a specular substrate (such as shiny aluminum or plastic material), a scan angle other than 30 degrees may produce better decoding characteristics. Contact RJS Technical support if scanning problems occur. 002-7858...

  • Page 32: Appendix B (Symbology Analysis)

    Appendix B Operator’s Guide Appendix B (Symbology Analysis) Symbology Analysis Parameters Table B-1 shows sample error messages that will be displayed for each parameter type checked by the RJS Inspector D4000. Table B-1 (Parameter/Error Message) Parameter Data Analysis Message Ratio Warning Ratio Ratio 1.8 <...

  • Page 33: Mod 43

    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: 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 34 Appendix B Operator’s Guide Modck: Expect: 1 RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 35: Appendix C (Iso/Ansi Decodability)

    The grade is displayed in both its calculated numeric grade (ISO15416) and in its Letter grade (ANSI X3.182-1990) equivalent. ISO/IEC 15416:2016(E) implemented an interpolation method as a way of reducing meaningless grade level fluctuations when small changes in measurements cause a grade to transition between grade levels. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 36 33.40 34.59 32.20 33.39 31.00 32.19 29.80 30.99 28.60 29.79 27.40 28.59 26.20 27.39 25.00 26.19 22.50 24.99 20.00 22.49 17.50 19.99 15.00 17.49 12.50 14.99 10.00 12.49 7.50 9.99 5.00 7.49 2.50 4.99 0.00 2.49 RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 37: Appendix D (Quiet Zone Analysis)

    Appendix D (Quiet Zone Analysis) Quiet Zone Analysis The RJS Inspector D4000 trims data gathered during a scan to approximately 10 times the X dimension on each side of a bar code for all symbologies except UPC and EAN. The areas are assumed to be quiet zones and are included in the symbol analysis.

  • Page 38: Appendix E (Code 128)

    The last 7 characters in Subsets A and B (96 - 102) and the last 3 characters in Subset C (100 - 102) are special characters that are specific to the scanning device. Code 128 also offers the flexibility to “shift” to other subsets in order to combine the “unique” features into one condensed bar code. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 39: Display Of Code 128

    The bottom grid (shaded) displays the data on  the Inspector’s LCD screen If the bottom grid (shaded) displays two char-  acters (one on top of the other) this is the two rows that will be shown on the Inspector’s LCD screen 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 40 Appendix E Operator’s Guide Character Set Table E-1 (Code 128 — Subset A) LCD Screen & “ ‘ & “ ‘ < < > > ¥ Code Code FNC3 FNC2 Shft Start Start Start FNC4 FNC1 Stop RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 41 Appendix E Character Set Table E-2 (Code 128 — Subset B) LCD Screen & “ ‘ & “ ‘ < < > > ¥ Code Code FNC3 FNC2 Shft FNC4 → Start Start Start FNC1 Stop 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 42 “¥”instead of a backslash “\” however it will print out as a backslash On the LCD Screen the Inspector will show a right arrow “→” instead of a tilde “~” however it will print out as a til- RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 43 Operator’s Guide Appendix E 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 44: Appendix F (Gs1-128 Specification)

    When a Code 128 symbol is decoded AND the first character after the Start character is FNC1 then the symbol must follow the GS1-128 format and the verifier must have the following Code 128 sub- specifications setting: Decode C128 as GS1-128 RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 45: Data Content Testing

    When Code 128 sub-specifications setting is GS1-128 and a GS1-128 bar code is inspected an additional screen will be inserted into the Data Analysis screens: (See Data Analysis, 8.0) GS1-128 Acceptable Example of a bad check digit in the GTIN: GS1-128 Bad Mod. Check 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 46 If a bar code data length is exceeded, the AI that ex- ceeded the 48 character limit will be displayed Example of an invalid date encoded in an AI: GS1-128 Out-Of-Range Note: For Month and Year only encodes the Day may be en- coded as “00” RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 47: Appendix G (Magnifications)

    Specifications relative to bar/space tolerances are published for 80% to 200% magnifications. While the RJS Inspector D4000 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 48: Appendix H (Print Functions)

    Appendix H Operator’s Guide Appendix H (Print Functions) Print Functions Scanned data may be printed if the RJS Inspector D4000 is connected to a printer with an interface cable. Press the Print button at any time to display: Printout Type Analysis Only The lower row will contain one of two options that are scrolled with the Select button.

  • Page 49: Appendix I (Computer Mode)

    Revision A.12 Single Scan Analysis Code 3of9 Encoded bar code data *P003299* Decodability Scan Profile Analysis Grade (54% / B) Decodability..43%..2.4/C Acceptable....PASS Traditional Analysis Bar code Width -100% Tol. +100% Deviations Chart --------++AR++++ Wide/Narrow Ratio..2.2 PASS 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 50 Appendix I Operator’s Guide Pass/Fail Analysis Overall Results D/bility Warning Selected..C Final Results....PASS RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...

  • Page 51: Appendix J (Battery Displays)

    Note: NiCad batteries and charger are available as an option Warning: When using the optional charger NiCad batteries must be used. DO NOT charge alkaline or any other type batteries - this will damage the verifier 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 52: Appendix K (Bar Code Definitions)

    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) RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 53 A light pen or other scanning device that must come into physical contact with the code medium in order to read the symbol. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol wherein the space between the characters is part of the code. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 54 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. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 55 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. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 56 The location where the scan reflectance profile intersects the midpoint between the space re- flectance (R space) and bar reflectance (R bar) of adjoining elements. Visual measuring tech- niques will generally locate the element edge closer to the center of the bar. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 57 The method for measuring reflectance in which the sample substrate being measured is backed with enough thickness of the same type of substrate so that doubling the number of sheets does not change the measured value of reflectance. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 58 Appendix K Operator’s Guide Inspection Band An area of the bar code symbol where measurements shall be taken spanning from 10% to 90% of the average bar height. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 59 This parameter grade can be “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F.” The modulation grade is based on the relationship between minimum edge contrast (Ecmin) and symbol contrast (SC). MOD = ECmin/SC The greater the difference between minimum edge contrast and symbol contrast, the lower the grade. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 60 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. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 61 Within a profile a peak represents a space. One or more peaks could also be found within an element representing a reflectance change within an element. Plaque A template used as a reflectance calibration standard (RCS). The known reflectance values are posted on the back of the plaque. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 62 An electronic device that converts printed information into electrical signals. Scan Reflectance Profile A record (usually graphically represented) of the reflectance measured using the reference re- flectivity method as a function of distance across the entire bar code symbol. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 63 “darkest” bar of the symbol. The greater the difference, the higher the grade. SC = Rmax - Rmin Symbol Grade The simple average of all the overall profile grades using the standard weighing 4.0 = A 3.0 = B 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 64 Vertical Redundancy The availability of more than one scan path through a bar code symbol. Visual Measurement Measurements obtained by using human vision in the determination of characteristics of the bar code symbol. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-7858...
  • Page 65 The intended width of the narrow elements dictated by the application and/or symbology speci- fication. 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. 002-7858 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

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