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Table of contents Starting up the device – Leuze webConfig tool .......... 32 System requirements ...................... 32 Start webConfig tool ...................... 32 Short description of the webConfig tool ................ 33 7.3.1 CONFIGURATION menu .................... 33 Starting up the device - Configuration.............. 35 Starting the device ........................ 35 Setting configuration parameters ..................
Text passages with this symbol provide you with further information. Symbol for action steps Text passages with this symbol instruct you to perform actions. Symbol for action results Text passages with this symbol describe the result of the preceding action. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Programmable Logic Controller SWI1 Digital switching input (Switching Input) SWO2 Digital switching output (Switching Output) TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol; Internet protocol family Network data protocol (User Datagram Protocol) Underwriters Laboratories Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Ä The device must not be opened. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Ä Repairs must only be performed by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Ä Observe the applicable statutory and local laser protection regulations. Ä The device must not be tampered with and must not be changed in any way. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Repairs must only be performed by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG. CAUTION Laser radiation Opening the device can lead to dangerous exposure to radiation.
The bar code reader is equipped with two connection cables, each with an M12 connector. • PWR/SWIO: M12 connection for supply voltage and switching input/output, 5-pin, A-coded, cable length 0.9 m (unshielded) • HOST: M12 connection for Ethernet, 4-pin, D-coded, cable length 0.7 m (shielded) Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Configuration > Communication > Ethernet interface NOTICE Ä After making the setting via the webConfig tool, restart the BCL 208i. ð The set IP address is only accepted and active after a restart. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
ð Port number for the communication of the device with the TCP clients The corresponding adjustment options can be found in the webConfig tool: Configuration > Control > Host > Ethernet > TCP/IP Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Ethernet connected (LINK) Yellow Flashing Data communication (ACT) During the initialization phase (power on), the laser is switched on for approx. 2 seconds. A configuration code can be read in during this time. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Fast commissioning NOTICE Setting the IP address to the Leuze default address By reading in the configuration code during the initialization phase, the IP address and the sub- net mask are set to the Leuze default. IP address: 192.168.60.101 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 192.168.060.101...
With the aid of the CRT decoder, bar codes can also be read without problem in other demanding situa- tions, such as with a large tilt angle (azimuth angle or even angle of rotation). Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Through the read operation, the bar code reader collects additional useful pieces of data for diagnostics which can also be transmitted to the host. The quality of the read operation can be inspected using the alignment mode which is integrated in the webConfig tool. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Dovetail mounting Fig. 4.2: Device construction BCL 200i – Line scanner with deflecting mirror Display elements Located on the front side of the housing are three multicolor indicator LEDs: PWR, NET, LINK. Fig. 4.3: LED indicators Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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• Connection and communication to Host established Flashing Communication error • Temporary connection error • If DHCP is active, no address could be obtained Continuous light Network error • No connection established • No communication possible Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
• With the bars of the bar code arranged lengthwise with respect to the conveying direction ("ladder ar- rangement") • With bar codes having very short bar lengths • When the ladder code is turned out of the vertical position (tilt angle) Fig. 4.4: Deflection principle for the line scanner Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
10/100 Mbit. On delivery, each BCL 208i comes with a unique MAC-ID; this ID cannot be changed. The BCL 208i automatically supports the transmission rates of 10 Mbit/s (10Base T) and 100 Mbit/s (100Base TX), as well as auto-negotiation and auto-crossover. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
• PING For communication with the superior host system, the corresponding TCP/IP protocol (client/server mode) or UDP must be selected. Further information on commissioning: see chapter 7 "Starting up the device – Leuze webConfig tool". 4.6.2 Ethernet – star topology The BCL 208i can be operated as a single device (stand-alone) with an individual IP address in a star...
13 "Technical data". Ä Save the original packaging for later storage or shipping. Ä If you have questions, please contact your supplier or Leuze customer service, see chapter 12 "Service and support". Ä Observe the applicable local regulations when disposing of the packaging materials.
• The bar code labels are of good print quality and have good contrast ratios. • You are not using high-glossy labels. • The bar code is moved past with an angle of inclination of ±10° … 15° to vertical. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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(rear housing wall). Ä Mount the bar code reader with deflecting mirror parallel to the bar code. Zero position Bar code Distance acc. to reading field curves Fig. 5.1: Total reflection – line scanner Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Ä In doing so, avoid leaving fingerprints on the front screen of the bar code reader. NOTICE Do not use aggressive cleaning agents! Ä Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as thinner or acetone for cleaning the device. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
The bar code reader is equipped with two connection cables, each with an M12 connector. • PWR/SWIO: M12 connection for supply voltage and switching input/output, 5-pin, A-coded, cable length 0.9 m (unshielded) • HOST: M12 connection for Ethernet, 4-pin, D-coded, cable length 0.7 m (shielded) Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
For UL applications, use is only permitted in Class 2 circuits in accordance with the NEC (Na- tional Electric Code). NOTICE Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV)! The device is designed in accordance with protection class III for supply with PELV (Protective Extra-Low Voltage). Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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VIN (Pin 1) max. 8 mA SWI (Pin 2) GNDIN (Pin 3) Switching input Switching input to controller Fig. 6.3: Connection diagram for switching input SWI1 NOTICE The maximum input current must not exceed 8 mA. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
The BCL 208i makes the Ethernet interface available as host interface. Fig. 6.5: M12 socket, 4-pin, D-coded Tab. 6.2: HOST pin assignment Designation Assignment TDO+ Transmit Data + RDO+ Receive Data + TDO- Transmit Data - RDO- Receive Data - Thread Functional earth (housing) Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Ä Ensure adequate shielding. Ä The entire interconnection cable must be shielded and earthed. Ä The RD+/RD- and TD+/TD- wires must be stranded in pairs. Ä Use at least a CAT 5 cable for the connection. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Cable lengths and shielding Connection Interface Max. cable length Shielding BCL – host Ethernet 100 m Required BCL – power supply unit 30 m Not necessary Switching input 10 m Not necessary Switching output 10 m Not necessary Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Ä Start the webConfig tool via your PC's Internet browser with IP address 192.168.60.101 or with the IP address set by you. ð 192.168.60.101 is the standard Leuze IP address for communication with bar code readers of the BCL 200i series.
Starting up the device – Leuze webConfig tool NOTICE The webConfig tool is completely contained in the firmware of the device. The pages and func- tions of the webConfig tool may appear and be displayed differently depending on the firmware version.
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Starting up the device – Leuze webConfig tool Overview of the configurable modules • Overview • The individual modules and their relationships to one another are graphically displayed in the mod- ule overview. The display is context sensitive, i.e. click a module to directly access the correspond- ing submenu.
Ä Confirm all of the settings dialogs with [OK] or [Close]. Ä Connect the Ethernet interface of the device directly to the LAN port of the PC. Ä Start the webConfig tool using your PC's Internet browser with IP address 192.168.60.101. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Setting the IP address with Device-Finder Ä Download the program Device-Finder from the Internet to the PC. ð Call up the Leuze home page: www.leuze.com. ð Enter the type designation or part number of the device as the search term.
IP address and the device name manually. The area of the "Address Link Label" on which the MAC address is printed can be separated from the remainder of the stick-on label if necessary using the perforation. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
• Sorting and formatting the output data in the Output submenu: • Configuration of up to 3 different sorting criteria. Sorting by physical data and content of the read bar codes. • Formatting of the data output for the HOST. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
This storage of configuration data is especially useful if you want to store basic configurations which will re- quire only minor changes. The configuration data is saved in the webConfig tool using the buttons in the main menu Configuration. Fig. 8.2: Saving configuration data in webConfig tool Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
You can use this command to check whether the communication between PC and bar code reader is functional. Ä If you do not receive an acknowledgment, please check the interface connections or the pro- tocol. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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’14’ GS1 DataBar LIMITED ’15’ GS1 DataBar EXPANDED Number of digits of the read code zzzzzz Contents of the decoded label. A ↑ appears if the label was not cor- rectly read. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Codabar ’12’ Code 93 ’13’ GS1 DataBar OMNIDIRECTIONAL ’14’ GS1 DataBar LIMITED ’15’ GS1 DataBar EXPANDED zzzzzz Contents of the decoded label. A ↑ appears if the label was not cor- rectly read. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Parameter ’+’ activates the alignment mode ’-’ deactivates the alignment mode Acknowledgment ’yyy zzzzzz’ Read quality in %. A high process availability is ensured at read qualities > 75 %. zzzzzz Bar code information Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Invalid command ’2’ Insufficient memory for reference code ’3’ Reference code has not been saved ’4’ Reference code invalid Example Entry = ’RS130678654331’ Code 1 (1), RAM only (3), UPC (06), code information Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Ä 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’ com- mand. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Following deactivation, the read result is output. Because the reading gate was manually deactivated and, thus, no GoodRead criterion was met, a NoRead is output. Parameter None Acknowledgment None Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Parameter ’OA [S1=<a>][;S2=<a>]’ <a> State of the switching output ’0’ ’1’ High Acknowledgment ’OA=<aa>’ <aa> Status acknowledgment, unit (dimensionless) ’00’ ’01’ Syntax error ’02’ Parameter error ’03’ Other error Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Copying the default parameters to the permanent memory and to the main memory Acknowledgment ’PS=<aa>’ <aa> Status acknowledgment, unit (dimensionless) ’00’ ’01’ Syntax error ’02’ Impermissible command length ’03’ Reserved ’04’ Reserved ’05’ Reserved ’06’ Impermissible combination, source type - target type Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Parameter value of the parameter stored at this address; the parameter set data 'bb' is converted from HEX format to a 2-byte ASCII-format for transfer. <BCC> Check sum calculated as specified under BCC type, Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Output of the parameter differences between the default pa- rameter set and the operating parameter set saved in volatile memory ’03’ Output of the parameter differences between the permanent parameter set and the operating parameter set saved in volatile memory Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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’PS=<aa>’ negative Parameter reply: <aa> Status acknowledgment, unit [dimensionless] ’0’ No difference ’1’ Syntax error ’2’ Impermissible command length ’6’ Impermissible combination, parameter set 1 and parameter set ’8’ Invalid parameter set Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Impermissible value for checksum type ’04’ Invalid check sum received ’05’ Impermissible data length ’06’ Invalid data (parameter limits violated) ’07’ Impermissible start address ’08’ Invalid parameter set ’09’ Invalid parameter type Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Usually, the bar code reader does not require any maintenance by the operator. Repairs to the device must only be carried out by the manufacturer. Ä For repairs, contact your responsible Leuze subsidiary or Leuze customer service (see chapter 12 "Ser- vice and support").
Possible error cause Measures PWR LED • No supply voltage connected to • Check supply voltage the device • Contact Leuze customer service (Service • Hardware error and support) Red, continuous Device error/parameter enable Contact Leuze customer service (Service and...
• 1 switching input: 18 … 30 V DC depending on supply volt- age, configurable I max. = 8 mA • 1 switching output: 18 … 30 V DC depending on supply voltage, configurable output current I max. = 60 mA (short-circuit proof) The switching inputs/outputs are protected against polarity re- versal. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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0 C … +40 °C Storage -20 °C … +70 °C Relative humidity Max. 90 % (non-condensing) Vibration IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc Shock IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea Continuous shock IEC 60068-2-29, test Eb Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-6-3:2007-01 + A1:2011-03/AC:2012-08 EN 61000-6-2:2005-08 + AC:2005-09 Conformity, approvals Conformity Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Raster line cover dependent on the distance Distance [mm] starting at the zero position Raster-line cover [mm] of all raster lines NOTICE There may not be two or more bar codes in the raster detection range simultaneously. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Distance acc. to reading field curves Fig. 13.2: Zero position of the reading distance Tab. 13.2: Reading conditions for the reading field curves Bar code type 2/5 Interleaved Ratio 1:2.5 ANSI specification Class A Reading rate > 75 % Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Reading distance [mm] m = 0.2 Reading field width [mm] m = 0.3 m = 0.5 Fig. 13.3: "Medium Density" reading field curve for line scanner with deflecting mirror The reading field curves apply for the reading conditions stated above. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Technical data 13.3 Dimensioned drawings all dimensions in mm Optical axis Deflection angle of the laser beam: ± 30° Fig. 13.4: Dimensioned drawing of BCL 200i Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
110: Lateral beam exit Fxxx Cloud connectivity for IoT / Industry 4.0 with 3-digit code NOTICE A list with all available device types can be found on the Leuze website at www.leuze.com. 14.2 Type overview Tab. 14.1: Type overview with Ethernet interface...
50121433 BT 300 - 1 Mounting device for rod 50121434 14.5 Accessories – Reflectors and reflective tapes Tab. 14.6: Reflector for AutoReflAct Type designation Description Part no. REF 4-A-100x100 Reflective tape as reflector for AutoReflAct operation 50106119 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity The bar code readers of the BCL 200i series have been developed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable European standards and directives. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
Group separator RECORD SEPARATOR Record separator UNIT SEPARATOR Unit separator SPACE Space EXCLAMATION POINT Exclamation point " QUOTATION MARK Quotation mark NUMBER SIGN Number sign DOLLAR SIGN Dollar sign PERCENT SIGN Percent sign Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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Question mark COMMERCIAL AT Commercial AT Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Capital letter Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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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 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG BCL 208i...
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