(manuals and other documents) as well as "online" or electronic documents. By installing, copying or using this software, the customer is regarded to agree to the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, IDEC cannot grant the customer permission to install, use, or copy this software product.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Introduction 3.3. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the licensing of this software and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. Revision of this agreement is only performed in writing that is concluded by both parties.
3-13 [3. 2. 5 Help]. In addition, the initial release version of software is “1.0.0.0 (001.000.00)” and the initial release version of database is “1.0.0.0 (001.000.00)”. WB1F Support Tool Version Details Software Version Database Version WB1F type Firmware A-002.010.00 Correspondence 001.010.00...
1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Introduction Related manuals Manuals related to the WB1F are as follows. Refer to them together with this manual. Type Manual name Details WB1F Fix Linear CCD Scanner Included with the support tool. B-1768 Support Tool User’s Manual (this manual) Explains about the support tool.
Help ................................3-13 Appendix 4. 1 Troubleshooting ..........................4-1 4. 1. 1 Cannot connect to the WB1F Support Tool ..................4-1 4. 1. 2 Communication port is not displayed ....................4-1 4. 1. 3 Cannot connect to the WB1F Support Tool because the WB1F RS-232 settings were forgotten ..............4-2 4.
When the WB1F and the WB1F Support Tool are connected, do not allow the computer to enter sleep mode. The WB1F Support Tool may be forcibly terminated. If the WB1F and the WB1F Support Tool are connected and left for a long period of time, configure the computer so that it does not enter sleep mode.
Operational Check This chapter describes the system requirements, setup, and how to test operation of the WB1F Support Tool. 2. 1 System requirements This table shows the WB1F Support Tool system requirements. Item Details PC-AT or compatible Windows 7 (32-/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-/64-bit), Windows 10 (32-/64-bit)
1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Setup 2. 2 Setup 2. 2. 1 Installing the support tool To use the support tool, it must be installed on a computer. Do so with the following procedure. Unzip the compressed “wb1f_support_tool_100.zip”...
A device driver must be installed to use the WB1F-100S1S. Download the latest device driver installer from the IDEC website and use it to the install the device driver. For details on the installer, check the readme that is included with the installer.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Operation confirmation method z WB1F-100S1S Firmly insert the USB connector straight into the USB port on the computer in the correct orientation. Host device USB port USB-A Connector Do not extend the cable. Doing so may result in malfunction or damage.
(3) Double-click Ports (COM & LPT). (4) For the USB type, check the port number for the port that is displayed as “IDEC Auto-ID WB1F USB CDC (COM**)”. For the RS-232 type, check the port number for the port that the RS-232-to-USB conversion cable is connected...
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(3) The Device Manager screen is displayed. Double-click Ports (COM & LPT). (4) For the USB type, check the port number for the port that is displayed as "IDEC Auto-ID WB1F USB CDC (COM**)". For the RS-232 type, check the port number for the port that the RS-232-to-USB conversion cable is connected to.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Operation confirmation method The reading results are displayed. “Requests (computer → WB1F)” are displayed as blue text. “Responses (WB1F → computer)” are displayed as red text. When a barcode is successfully read, the reading results are returned as the re- sponse.
Sets the WB1F Support Tool display language to Japanese. Language English Sets the WB1F Support Tool display language to English. Chinese (Simplified) Sets the WB1F Support Tool display language to Chinese (Simplified). User’s Manual Opens the user's manual (this manual). Help Version information...
This menu items loads a saved connection settings file. Only XML files are supported. z Save connection settings This menu item saves the current connection settings to a file. The file extension is XML. z Exit This menu item exits the WB1F Support Tool.
Function z Connection settings This configuration screen is for connecting the WB1F and the computer. Here you can configure the computer settings. When the WB1F Support Tool is started, the following Connection Settings screen is first displayed. (16) (17) (10)
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions Name Function Replaces the control character with the specified chatacter. (14) Control Code display1 When a blank space is specified, the display will include a combination of “・” and “...
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions z Control commands This screen is for transmitting control commands to the WB1F. Actions can be executed such as barcode reading and turning the indicator LEDs on and off. (10) (11) (12)
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions Name Description (18) Orange LED OFF Turns off the indicator LED (orange). (19) Green LED ON Turns on the indicator LED (green). The illumination time follows the setting value. (20) Green LED OFF Turns off the indicator LED (green).
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions z Setting modifications This screen is for checking and modifying WB1F settings. The settings can be configured in detail, such as those for the WB1F reading operation and data output method. (13) (14) (10)
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions Name Description Sets the bank that is selected in bank number display 2 as the bank at start. (13) Setting (When Advanced settings (20) are enabled) Reloads the selected bank. Use this when the currently selected bank becomes un- (14) Reload known due to resetting the WB1F.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions Procedures to switch the bank number (selected) ■ Select the Advanced settings (20) checkbox. Select the bank you want to change to with the Bank number selection (10). Click Select (15).
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The WB1F can be made to support new functions and to increase performance and product reliability by updating the firmware. IDEC recommends that you use the WB1F with the latest firmware. The firmware is available on the IDEC website (http://www.idec.com/). Please check there for the latest version. Name Description Firmware Current Version Reacquires the versions related to the WB1F unit.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions Updating the firmware When the firmware is updated, all setting value of WB1F returns in the factory shipment state. Please up- load the setting value from Scanner Setting Form as necessary. For details, refer to F [Setting modifica- tions] page...
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu item descriptions 3. 2. 3 Window z Console Displays the console screen. Use this screen when you want to enter commands youself or when you want to check detailed communication informa- tion.
This menu item changes the WB1F Support Tool display language to Japanese. z English This menu item changes the WB1F Support Tool display language to English. z Chinese (Simplified) This menu item changes the WB1F Support Tool display language to Chinese (Simplified). 3. 2. 5 Help z User’s Manual This menu items displays the WB1F Support Tool user’s manual (this manual).
This chapter gives troubleshooting information and the ASCII code table. 4. 1 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while using the WB1F Support Tool, please check the following items. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact our technical support. 4. 1. 1 Cannot connect to the WB1F Support Tool ...
4 Appendix Troubleshooting 4. 1. 3 Cannot connect to the WB1F Support Tool because the WB1F RS-232 settings were forgotten On the Connection Settings screen, select the communication port to which the WB1F is connected, and then click Automatic connection.
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* Check each of the detailed setting values from the setting values by referring to the WB1F user’s manual. Exit the WB1F Support Tool and then turn off the power supply for the WB1F. Turn on the power supply for the WB1F, and then run the WB1F Support Tool.
Revision history Revised content Number of Issued editions Page Points 2015.04 Addition of Version up information 7.2.2 Control command 2016.03 14, 15 Addition of the explanation of a screen Addition of a notice of Updating the firmware 2016.12 Addition of Version up information 2017.07 Addition of Version up information 2018.03...
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WB1F Fix Linear CCD Scanner WB1F Support Tool User’s Manual B-1768(5) Published: September 2019 6th edition 6-64, Nishi-Miyahara 2-Chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan 2015 IDEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. • The specifications and content in this manual may be changed without prior notification.