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- Page 1 BCL 8 Bar code reader with integrated decoder O r i g in a l op e r a ti n g i n s tr uc t i o ns...
- Page 2 © 2020 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG In der Braike 1 D-73277 Owen / Germany Phone: +49 7021 573-0 Fax: +49 7021 573-199 http://www.leuze.com info@leuze.de Leuze electronic BCL 8...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MA 8-01 - BCL - connecting the BCL 8 to the MA 8-01............... 29 5.3.4 Termination of the RS 485 interface .................... 30 Mounting accessories ......................31 Installation ......................... 32 Storage, transportation ...................... 32 Mounting ..........................33 6.2.1 Device arrangement ........................33 Connection ......................... 35 Leuze electronic BCL 8... - Page 4 Online commands for system control ...................65 11.1.3 ’Online’ commands for parameter set operations.................66 Maintenance........................70 12.1 General maintenance information..................70 12.2 Repairs, servicing ......................70 12.3 Diagnostics and troubleshooting..................71 12.4 Example bar code label types.................... 72 BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
- Page 5 Reference code tab ....................53 Figure 10.8: Switching input tab ..................... 54 Figure 10.9: Laser tab ........................55 Figure 10.10: AutoReflAct Wizard ....................56 Figure 10.11: Switch tab........................57 Figure 12.1: Example bar code label types ..................72 Leuze electronic BCL 8...
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Page 6: General Information
European standards and directives. NOTE The corresponding declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer. The manufacturer of the product, Leuze electronic GmbH & Co. KG in D-73277 Owen, possesses a certified quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9001. BCL 8... -
Page 7: Safety
The protection of personnel and the device cannot be guaranteed if the device is oper- ated in a manner not complying with its intended use. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable for damages caused by improper use. Read the technical description before commissioning the device. -
Page 8: Foreseeable Misuse
The device must not be tampered with and must not be changed in any way. The device must not be opened. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs must only be performed by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG. Competent persons Connection, mounting, commissioning and adjustment of the device must only be carried out by competent persons. -
Page 9: Exemption Of Liability
Safety Exemption of liability Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable in the following cases: • The device is not being used properly. • Reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account. • Mounting and electrical connection are not properly performed. - Page 10 Affix the laser information and warning signs so that they are legible without exposing the reader to the laser radiation of the device or other optical radiation. BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
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Page 11: Figure 2.1: Laser Apertures, Laser Warning Signs
Safety BCL 8 S …2 BCL 8 S …0 A Laser aperture B Laser warning sign Figure 2.1: Laser apertures, laser warning signs Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 12: Figure 2.2: Laser Warning And Information Signs - Supplied Stick-On Labels
1.7 mW Pulse duration: <420 μs <420 μs Wavelength: 655 nm 655 nm CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT IEC 60825-1:2014 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 IEC 60825-1:2014 Figure 2.2: Laser warning and information signs – supplied stick-on labels BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 13: Description
Due to the small dimensions of the unit and its large reading field, the BCL 8 may also be used in highly constrained spaces. For information on technical data and characteristics, refer to Chapter 4. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 14: Stand Alone Operation
• the switching outputs and inputs are connected (optional). A maximum of seven BCL 8 devices may be operated in the daisy chain together with one host. Further information is available from your Leuze sales office. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 15: Technical Data
1 switching input 5VDC 1 switching output 5 … 30V, 20mA LEDs 1 device status 1 read status Operating voltage 4.75 … 5.5VDC, protection class III - PELV (Protective Extra Low Voltage) Table 4.1: Technical data Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 16: Led Indicators
Red, flashing (200 ms) Warning Red, continuous Error, no function Orange, flashing (200 ms) Service operation Green (200ms on) Reading successful Decode Red (200ms off) No read result Orange, continuous Reading gate active Table 4.2: LED indicators BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 17: Dimensioned And Connection Drawings
Turning connector, turnable 90° Indicator LEDs (B1: status LED, B2: decode LED) B1 B2 Laser beam Optical axis Figure 4.1: Dimensioned drawing BCL 8 S M …0, BCL 8 S N …0 with lateral beam exit Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 18: Figure 4.2: Dimensioned Drawing Bcl 8 S M
BCL 8 S … 55… Turning connector, turnable 90° Indicator LEDs (B1: status LED, B2: decode LED) Laser beam Optical axis Figure 4.2: Dimensioned drawing BCL 8 S M …2, BCL 8 S N …2 with front beam exit BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 19: Optical Data
50105418 Front Up to 0.125 … 0.4 120mm Single line/ BCL 8 S N 550 50105419 Lateral Fixed cable (2m) Single line/ BCL 8 S N 552 50105420 Front Table 4.4: Type overview - N optics Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 20: Reading Fields
10 20 40 50 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 Distance in mm Front beam exit Figure 4.3: Reading field of BCL 8 S M … with M optics (medium density) BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 21: Figure 4.4: Reading Field Of Bcl 8 S N
10 20 40 50 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 Distance in mm Front beam exit Figure 4.4: Reading field of BCL 8 S N … with N optics (high density) Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 22: Accessories/Order Codes
1.5 … 4 mm Reflective tape no. 4 Reflective tape as reflector for AutoReflAct opera- 50106119 100 x 100 mm tion (see Chapter 10.7 on Page 55) Download at BCLConfig Configuration software www.leuze.com Table 5.1: Accessories/order codes BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 23: Ma 8.1 Connection Unit
• M12 connector for RS 232 interface and voltage supply 24VDC • M12 socket for connection of the BCL 8 M12 socket, 5-pin M12 connector, 5-pin Figure 5.1: Photo and dimensioned drawing of the MA 8.1 connection unit Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 24: Electrical Connection Ma 8.1
Accessories/order codes 5.2.1 Electrical connection MA 8.1 M12 socket M12 socket M12 connector (A-coded) (A-coded) (A-coded) Switching input Switching out- Figure 5.2: Electrical connection MA 8.1 BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 25: Ma 8.1 - Pwr In Host/Rs232 - Voltage Supply And Rs 232
Functional earth M12 socket (A-coded) Thread Functional earth (housing) Figure 5.1: MA 8.1 - Pin assignment SW IN/OUT ATTENTION! Degree of protection IP 67 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 26: Figure 5.2: Connection Of The Switching Input/Output Of The Ma 8.1
The MA 8.1 is provided with a switching input and a switching output. The connection of switching input / switching output is carried out in accordance with Figure 5.2. Switching input Switching output Figure 5.2: Connection of the switching input/output of the MA 8.1 BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 27: Ma 8.1 - Bcl - Connecting The Bcl 8 To The Ma 8.1
The BCL 8 is connected to the MA 8.1 via the connection cable KB 008-1000/2000/3000 (AA/AR). The voltage supply is connected via the PWR IN HOST/RS232 socket. ATTENTION! It is absolutely necessary to connect the functional earth, since all electrical interference (EMC coupling) is discharged via the functional earth connection. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 28: Connection Unit Ma 8-01
A (P) SWIN/SWOUT SWOUT SW IN/OUT B (N) PWR IN HOST/RS485 Figure 5.2: Pin assignment - MA 8-01 ATTENTION! Degree of protection IP 67 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 29: Ma 8-01 - Pwr In Host/Rs485 - Voltage Supply And Rs 485
Functional earth M12 connector Thread Functional earth (housing) Figure 5.1: MA 8-01 - Pin assignment PWR IN HOST/RS485 ATTENTION! Degree of protection IP 67 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 30: Ma 8-01 - Sw In/Out - Switching Input And Switching Output
2 is not assigned. Otherwise, the switching output is not protected against feedback on the switching input. If the inverted sensor output lies on pin 2, erroneous behavior of the switching output will result. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 31: Ma 8-01 - Bcl - Connecting The Bcl 8 To The Ma 8-01
Programmable switching input/output of the SWOUT BCL 8 M12 socket Thread Functional earth (housing) Figure 5.1: MA 8-01 - Pin assignment BCL ATTENTION! Degree of protection IP 67 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 32: Termination Of The Rs 485 Interface
RS 485 receive/transmit data RS 485 A A-line (P), PIN 2 Ω RS 485 B RS 485 receive/transmit data B-line (N), PIN 4 Ω Figure 5.2: Termination of the RS 485 interface in the MA 8-01 BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 33: Mounting Accessories
Ø 10/12/14mm BTU 300 … System-side mounting bra- ckets for rods Ø 12mm BTU D12M-D12 B090 Connectors for rods Ø 12mm BTU D12M-D12 A090 Figure 5.3: Universal rod mounting system for BCL 8 Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 34: Installation
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. -
Page 35: Mounting
• the bar code is moved past the reading window with an angle of rotation > approx. 15°. • the laser beam is narrowed down for its respective reading task in order to avoid reflections on shiny components. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 36: Figure 6.2: Definition Of The Bcl 8 Reading Angles
• possible soiling of the reading window due to liquids, abrasion by boxes, or packaging material residues. • lowest possible chance of damage to the scanner by mechanical collision or jammed parts. • possible extraneous light influence (no direct sunlight). BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 37: Connection
TxD signal line of the RS232 interface Pin 3 Operating voltage 0VDC / reference ground Pin 4 RS 232 RxD RxD signal line of the RS232 interface Pin 5 SW IN/OUT Switching input or switching output Table 6.1: Wiring description BCL 8 Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 38: Connecting The Switching Input/Output
Connection version 2: setting "inverted" (high = active) BCL 8 + 5 V DC 4.75 … 5.5 V DC Input resistance 36 k SW_IN/OUT Figure 6.5: Switching input for BCL 8 connection version 2 (setting "inverted") BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 39: Figure 6.6: Switching Output Bcl 8
ATTENTION! Do not load the respective switching output of the BCL 8 with more than 20mA at +5 … 30VDC! NOTE You can configure the switching input/output according to your needs using the supplied BCLConfig program. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 40: Cable Lengths
For later re-use, the device is to be packed so that it is protected against shocks and humidity. Optimum protection is achieved when using the original packaging. NOTE Electrical scrap is a special waste product! Observe the locally applicable regulations regarding disposal of the product. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 41: Commissioning
Should problems occur during device commissioning, refer first to Chapter 8.2. If a problem occurs that cannot be rectified even after checking all electrical connections and settings on the devices and on the host, please contact the closest Leuze service organization (see back page of this operating manual). Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 42: Setting The Parameters
• each time the supply voltage is connected; • following a software reset (online command ’H’). The current parameter set is overwritten by the parameter set with the factory settings: • by a parameter reset, see Page 67. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 43: Service Operating Mode
For the respective pin assignments, please refer to the data sheet of the connection unit. 3 GND 2 TxD 4 RxD BCL 8 Figure 7.2: Connecting the RS 232 interface to a PC or terminal Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 44: Operation
NoRead character is transmitted at the end of the reading gate). Display elements On the BCL 8, you will find two LEDs that show the operational readiness and the reading state of the bar code reader (see Table 4.2 on page 14). BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 45: Error Handling
Warnings and errors which occur frequently can be corrected easiest using the BCLConfig software. If you cannot correct faults and errors with the software, please contact a Leuze electronic sales office or service facility. For addresses, please refer to the back page of this operating manual. -
Page 46: Communication With The Device
Call up the installation file (e.g. Setup.exe). Select the installation language. The following window appears: Installation window Figure 9.1: Installation window Confirm the following licence agreement and select the installation path in the following window. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 47: Figure 9.2: Installation Directory
After the successful installation, double-click on the file "BCLconfig.exe" to activate the configuration program. Select the BCL 8 from the list at the left. The following window for the graphical configuration is displayed: Figure 9.3: BCL 8 configuration software Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 48: Important Parameters
If the code EAN128 is to be read, 3 additional characters are to be set for the code identi- fier. Behind the "Properties" button, to the right of the respective code, the Features code-specific settings, such as the check digit, can be selected. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 49: 10.1.1 Properties Window - Decode Tab
If this parameter is set, then the position of a bar code label in the No position correlation reading beam is not taken into account. Identical labels are treated between two identical as a single label. scans Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 50: Output Tab
The label footer is appended directly to the code data. Label footer Selects whether the bar codes read are sent in concatenation or Distribution of label separately as individual strings. information NOTE The structure of this message string is depicted symbolically in the preview window. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 51: Control Tab
Text in the case of acters (=string) may be entered here. Up to 20 characters are possi- misreading ble. Set the desired formatting modes and formatting characters as nec- Features essary. 10.3 Control tab Figure 10.4: Control tab Leuze electronic BCL 8... - Page 52 Decode delay time This point is usually used only for test purposes. After the time set here has passed, the scanner automatically reactivates itself following a reading gate end (e.g. in combination with "Autostart after decod- ing"). BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
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Page 53: Host Interface Tab
Select the desired baud rate, the stop bits, the data bits, the parity and various transmission modes here. These parameters are not active until following the automatic "Power-On" test after the BCL 8 is switched on. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 54: 10.4.1 Properties Window - Host Interface Tab
Here, you can change the address settings and the protocol for sending and receiving. To be able to continue to communicate with a BCL 8 following a parameter transfer, it may be necessary to make appropriate adjustments to the communication properties of the device in the BCL Configuration Tool. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 55: Reference Code Tab
Contents of the reference code. Contents Comparison mode Select here how the internally stored reference code is to be com- pared with the decoded result. -> For additional comparison possibilities, please select the "Proper- ties" menu Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 56: Switching Input Tab
If the switch-off delay is activated, the parameter "pulse duration" should be "0". Event that is started when the switching input is activated. Function ATTENTION! Depending on wiring, either a switching input or a switching output is available on the BCL 8. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 57: Laser Tab
• Reflector polling without auto activation reading gate, send an 'AR' command and set the switch – mode (5) Combination of mode (3) and mode (4). In this mode, the BCL sends a message to the control and simultaneously activates the switching output. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 58: Figure 10.10: Autoreflact Wizard
NOTE The reflector should be mounted at a distance of max. 300mm from the BCL 8. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 59: Switch Tab
Depending on wiring, either a switching input or a switching output is available on the BCL 8. By using an MA 8.1 or MA 8-01 connection unit, switching input and switching output can be used simultaneously. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 60: Online Commands
’ ’ in the text of this manual. Most online commands are acknowledged by the BCL 8 and any requested data returned. For commands that are not acknowledged, command execution can be observed or moni- tored directly on the device. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 61: 11.1.1 General Online Commands
Software reset Command ’H’ Carries out a software reset. The device is restarted and reinitialized, leav- Description ing it in the same state as when the supply voltage is switched on. Parameter Acknowledg- ’S’ (start signal) ment Leuze electronic BCL 8... - Page 62 ’08’ Code 128, EAN 128 Description ’09’ Pharmacode ’10’ EAN/UPC ’11’ Codabar ’12’ Code 93 No. of digits of the read code zzzzzz Contents of the decoded label. The appears if the label was not correctly read. BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
- Page 63 Acknowledg- ’1’ Invalid command ment ’2’ Insufficient memory for reference code ’3’ Reference code has not been saved ’4’ Reference code invalid Entry = ’RS130678654331’ Example (Code 1 (1), RAM only (3), UPC (06), code information) Leuze electronic BCL 8...
- Page 64 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 ’RTy’ command. BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
- Page 65 (variables) for the actual input. Def. reference code no. Acknowledg- ’1’ (Code 1) ment ’2’ (Code 2) Storage location for reference code ’0’ RAM+EEPROM ’3’ RAM only Def. code type (see Command ’CA’) Def. code information (1 … 30 characters) Leuze electronic BCL 8...
- Page 66 Starts the alignment mode. Parameter ’-’: Ends the alignment mode. ’xxxxx_yyyyy’ xxxxx: "Scans since reading gate release" (scans_with info): Acknowledg- Number of scans that contain valid label information. The maxi- ment mum value is 100. yyyyy: Bar code information. BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
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Page 67: 11.1.2 Online Commands For System Control
Switching output No. ’1’ (output 1) Acknowledg- None ment Deactivate switching output Command ’OD’ Description The command deactivates a selected switching output. ’ODx’: Deactivate switching output Parameter Switching output No. ’1’ (output 1) Acknowledg- None ment Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 68: 11.1.3 'Online' Commands For Parameter Set Operations
'2' invalid length of message '3' invalid block check type '4' invalid block check checksum '5' invalid data length '6' invalid message data '7' invalid start address '8' invalid parameter set '9' invalid parameter set type BCL 8 Leuze electronic... - Page 69 '4' invalid block check checksum '5' invalid data length '6' invalid message data '7' invalid start address '8' invalid parameter set '9' invalid parameter set type ’PR00102004’ Example Beginning with address 102, four (004) bytes are read out and transmitted Leuze electronic BCL 8...
- Page 70 Description before they are then stored under the corresponding parameter set type in the EEPROM. The transmission can optionally occur with a block check test of the message data. BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
- Page 71 '7' invalid start address '8' invalid parameter set '9' invalid parameter set type ’PT03203305’ Address 33 (equal scans) is set to 5. Example Save in RAM with reset (immediate acceptance of the change and tempo- rary storage) Leuze electronic BCL 8...
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Page 72: Maintenance
Repairs to the device must only be carried out by the manufacturer. Contact your Leuze distributor or service organization should repairs be required. For addresses, please refer to the back page of this operating manual. BCL 8 Leuze electronic... -
Page 73: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Improve code quality! Entire code in No code reading (quality). laser line? possible Check entries in the code table (type Code is not enabled. and length). Increase angle of the laser beam to Excessive reflections. > 10° with respect to vertical. Leuze electronic BCL 8... -
Page 74: Example Bar Code Label Types
Code type 07: EAN 8 SC 3 Code type 11: Codabar Module 0.3 Code 128 Module 0.3 Code type 10: EAN 13 Add-on SC 0 Code type 08: EAN 128 Module 0.3 Figure 12.1: Example bar code label types BCL 8 Leuze electronic...
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