This manual uses the following conventions: "User" refers to anyone using an STS400™ array. "Reader" refers to the Matrix 410™ ATS reader mounted on the STS400™ array. "You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot an STS400™...
This evaluation was carried out in relation to the applicable points of the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. Datalogic products are mainly designed for integration purposes into more complex systems. For this reason it is under the responsibility of the system integrator to do a new risk assessment regarding the final installation.
FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.
HANDLING The STS400™ is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand vibration and shock when correctly installed, however it is also a precision product and therefore before and during installation it must be handled correctly to avoid damage.
The STS400™ provides easy maintenance with a smart solution for fast replacement of any single Matrix 410™ ATS reader. There are a number of STS400™ models which can be chosen to satisfy all the customer needs in terms of: maximum code resolution, conveyor width and depth of field.
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 1.2 TERMINOLOGY The manual will refer to some technical terms when explaining how to choose and install the STS400™. The following table will list the most used. Code Resolution Code Resolution is the width of the narrowest module (element) in a barcode, usually expressed in millimeters.
INTRODUCTION 1.3 STS400™ FEASIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to make the best STS400™ solution choice which fits the application needs, some basic information is required. Highest Application Code Resolution: this data is fundamental for choosing the STS400™ model. This information must be the minimum barcode module among all the barcodes to be read in the application.
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The Barcode Position Margin takes into account the distance from the Bead where the barcode could be applied. Maximum Conveyor Speed: The STS400™ with factory default configuration can support speeds up to 1 m/s (196.85 fpm, 60 m/min). NOTE: Higher speeds can be obtained by modifying the configuration,...
DOF Required [mm] 175.0 Note: Dext is the external tire diameter. Even if this data is not used for the best choice of the STS400™, the above table shows it. It can be calculated as: Dext = Dint + (2 * H).
The Reading Features of the various STS400™ models are given in chapter 5. 1.5 POWER REQUIREMENTS The STS400™ solution kit doesn’t include a power supply unit, which has to be ordered separately. The maximum power required depends on the model.
1.71 A 16.2 A for 3.5 ms STS400-1x7 2.00 A 21.6 A for 3.5 ms STS400-1x8 2.28 A 21.6 A for 3.5 ms 1.6 STS400™ ACCESSORIES Accessory Description Order No. Power Supplies PG-120-K01 AC/DC Power Supply Kit (EU) 93ACC0046 PG-120-K02...
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 STS400™ SUPPORTING FRAME STS400™ has been optimized to be mounted on aluminum profiles. A frame made up of aluminum profiles allows the easiest and fastest mounting, and in most cases is the best choice.
If Conveyor Width STS Main Plate then: W = STS Main Plate + (2 * Safe Margin) Note: The STS400-xx7 models require a 70 or 55 mm shift to center the FOV over the conveyor and therefore must be accounted for in the frame width calculation.
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 2.1.3 Frame Height This is the dimension most influenced by the STS400™ model. The frame profile, indicated as Height (H), is calculated according to the distances shown in the following figure: STS400™ Width STS400™ Reading Distance Conveyor...
INSTALLATION Finally the frame Height (H) can be calculated by the following formula: H = Conveyor Height + Wmin + Max Reading Distance + STS400 Width + Safe Length - Foot Where: Safe Length is an extra length of 50 to 100 mm on the top of the frame, used for fine adjustment at installation time (if needed);...
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 2.3.4 STS400-115, STS400-116, STS400-117, STS400-118 930 mm (36.6 in) Largest Tire Max. 380 mm (15.0 in) Smallest Tire Conveyor 2.3.5 STS400-205, STS400-206 Conveyor 317 mm (12.5 in) min nominal DOF DOF range = 317 mm (12.5 in) to 457 mm (18 in)
Note: The application DOF is the difference between the maximum tire width and the minimum tire width. If the DOF required by the application is less than the STS400™ nominal DOF, it’s strongly suggested to balance the overlap by keeping the centers of both DOFs coincident: Application In the figure on the right, the STS400™...
For STS400™ models having an even number of readers, the main plate slot, FOV and operating width are congruent. If the STS400™ model has an odd number of readers then an offset must be applied from the center of the operating width. See...
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STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL Finally the STS400™ can be mounted onto the station frame. The STS400™ has to be installed onto the station frame in the conveyor direction so that the main plate slot (reader side) is aligned with the plate support assembly.
2.5.1 STS400™Plate Support Assembly Positioning for Odd Number of Readers The STS400™ kits having an odd number of Matrix 410™ ATS readers are the -xx5 or -xx7 models. When mounting one of these models the plate support assembly can’t be fixed exactly over the center of the operating width because the main plate slot no longer corresponds to the center of the FOV.
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FOV with the center of the conveyor, an offset towards the left side has to be applied: STS400-xx7 with offset over conveyor The positional offset from the operating width center changes according to the STS400™ model used: STS400™ Model...
INSTALLATION 2.6 PRESENCE SENSOR POSITIONING The STS400™ system comes with a pair of photocells that can be used to detect the presence of the tire on the conveyor and trigger the beginning and the end of the reading phase. When used, they must be positioned and mounted at the conveyor belt level depending on the size of the tires that must be handled.
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STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL In some cases the system can work with only one photocell. If the minimum tire height (H ) is greater than the FOV /2 at the maximum distance, then only a single presence sensor is required and it must be mounted at the mid point of the field...
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317 mm (12.5 in), the Vertical FOV is 145 mm (5.7 in). If allowed by the application, it is suggested to use this value for the conveyor gap in order to maximize the reading area. Smaller gaps can be used and maximized by modifying the configuration, please contact your local Datalogic representative for feasibility.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.2 CBX CONNECTION BOX PINOUT The STS400™s all connect to the CBX500 ATS-001 as shown in the previous diagram. The table below gives the pinout of the CBX terminal block connectors. CBX500 ATS Terminal Block Connectors Input Power...
Ground Figure 5 - Power Supply Connections For all STS400™ models the power must be 24 Vdc only. See par. 1.5 for recommended power supplies. It is recommended to connect the array CHASSIS to earth ground (Earth) by setting the appropriate jumper in the CBX connection box.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.5 MAIN SERIAL INTERFACE CAUTION: Do not connect to the Main Interface spring clamp terminals if using Host Interface Modules (Fieldbus) with the CBX500. The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the CBX spring clamp terminal blocks.
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.5.1 RS232 Interface The RS232 interface can be used for Point-to-Point connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both transmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection:...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.5.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances (max 1200 m / 3940 ft) than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The CBX pinout follows: CBX500 ATS Function...
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.6 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The RS232 auxiliary interface is available for Point-to-Point connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both transmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data bits, etc.) as well as particular communication modes such as LOCAL ECHO can be defined through the Communication folder of the VisiSet™...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.7 DIGITAL INPUTS There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the reader: Input 1 (External Trigger) and Input 2, a generic input: These inputs can be used to control (start/stop) the reading phase: Parameter Reading Phase ON Input Reading Phase OFF Input Source Single Presence Sensor...
Power Supply Switch inside the CBX. The sensors included in the STS400™ have a standard pinout (brown = +Vdc; blue = GND; black = switched) and can be connected to the Trigger and Input 2 as shown in the figures below.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.7.2 Input Connections From PLC Alternatively, the reading system can be controlled by a digital output of a PLC. For this purpose, connect the switched signal and the appropriate reference level as shown in the figures below. PLC Signal CBX500 ATS Row 2 Function Input...
Function Power Source - Outputs Output 1 + Output 1 - Output 2 + Output 2 - Power Reference Outputs Output Device Power to Output Output device Signal Output device Reference Figure 17 - Open Emitter Output Using STS400™ Power...
Reference Output Signal Figure 18 - Open Collector Output Using STS400™ Power 3.8.2 Output Connections to External Digital Inputs Alternatively, the reading system's digital outputs can be used to control a digital input of another device such as a PLC. For this purpose, connect the switched signal and the appropriate reference level as shown in the figures below.
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 4 DISPLAY MENUS NOTE: While working on the display the complete reading station is offline. The Offline state means that no readings are performed, no data is transmitted to the PLC and any connection to WebSentinel will be lost. The display menus allow you to: change the messages on the display (View), perform backup and restore, and reset the counters.
DISPLAY MENUS 4.1 MAIN MENU To enter the Menu press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously. The menu structure is shown below. Menu: [Exit] (exits HMI Interface menu) Test Mode Focus/Locate Calibration Code Setting View Extended (enters Extended menu) Extended: [Exit] (returns to Main menu) Backup Yes (performs Backup - uninterruptible) No (returns to Extended menu)
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.2.1 Standard In this standard view the following content will be shown on the display: Row 1: Reading Result Rows 2 and 3: Code Content Row 4: Number of digits in code and Angle of code in image...
The percentages range from 00 to 99. On row three (and four which is not used for STS400™), the reading mask for the master and slave readers (ordered from left to right) is shown with the numbers 0 and 1. A...
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 6 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 6.1 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The factory default configuration for the STS400™ is given here for reference: MASTER READER CONFIGURATION The following gives an excerpt of the relevant configuration parameters READING SYSTEM LAYOUT: Device Network Setting = Alone o ID-NET ...
(BM100 module) inside the CBX500 ATS connection box. After installation, changes to these parameters must be backed up, overwriting the factory settings. Additionally, backup files can be created for each specific reader on the STS400™ and saved to a PC.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Backup Procedure 1. Make sure the Write Protection switch (inside the CBX500 ATS) on the BM100 is unlocked. 2. While VisiSet™ is connected to the Master reader, select the Backup item from the Device Menu in confirm by clicking the Yes button. 3.
7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 STS400™: WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT DO The STS400™ comes pre-assembled, configured, calibrated and tested. Very few changes may be needed (and are allowed) to adapt the system to the plant operating conditions. Several changes are not permitted and if they are carried out the warranty is automatically void.
F1 key, or select Help>Paramters Help from the command menu. If you’re unable to fix the problem and you’re going to contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, we suggest providing (if possible): Application Program version, Parameter Configuration file, Serial Number and Order Number of your reader.
STS400™ INSTALLATION MANUAL 9 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Power Supply Voltage 24 Vdc Consumption See par. 1.5 Communication Interfaces Main - RS232 2400 to 115200 bit/s - RS485 full-duplex 2400 to 115200 bit/s Auxiliary - RS232 2400 to 115200 bit/s ID-NET™...
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QL100 115 g (4.06 oz) each QL150 123 g (4.34 oz) each To calculate the weight of your specific STS400 model, add the weights of the individual components from those listed above in the quantity present on your model. SOFTWARE FEATURES...