IDEC is informed of the possibility of such damages. Before using the WB2F Support Tool, please read this manual and understand the specifications of the software so that is can be used correctly.
(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.
An abbreviation for read only memory. ROM is used to read data only. The data is not erased when the WB2F power supply is turned off. Our website www.idec.com/ Graphic Symbol Glossary This manual uses the following graphic symbols to simplify explanations:...
1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Introduction Related manuals Manuals related to the WB2F are as follows. Refer to them together with this manual. All related manuals are available at our website. Download the latest manuals from our website. Type Manual name Details...
Contents Introduction Attention ................................i Terms of use ...............................ii Version up information ..........................iv General terms, abbreviations, and terminology used in this manual ..........iv Graphic Symbol Glossary ..........................iv Notes ..................................... iv Related manuals ...............................v Contents Overview 1. 1 Overview ............................1-1 1. 2 Usage Precautions ........................1-1 Operational Check 2.
Overview This chapter provides an overview of the WB2F Support Tool and usage precautions. 1. 1 Overview The WB2F Support Tool is software for configuring the WB2F and checking its operation. 1. 2 Usage Precautions In order to use the support tool correctly, please be aware of the following precautions. When the WB2F and the WB2F Support Tool are connected, do not turn off the WB2F power supply.
Operational Check This chapter describes the system requirements, setup, and how to test operation of the WB2F Support Tool. 2. 1 System Requirements This table shows the WB2F 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) 1.0 GHz or higher Memory...
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 “wb2f_support_tool_***_***_**-*.zip”...
A device driver must be installed so the WB2F and WB2F Support Tool can communicate with each other. 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 RS-232 connection When using the communication unit Wire the WB2F to the PC as shown in the diagram. After you finish wiring the WB2F and PC, turn on the 24-VDC power supply.
(3) Double-click Ports (COM & LPT). (4) For a USB connection, check the port number displayed as “IDEC Auto-ID WB2F USB CDC (COM**)”. For an RS-232 connection, check the port number of the port to which the RS-232-to-USB connection cable is...
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(3) Double-click Ports (COM & LPT). (4) For a USB connection, check the port number displayed as “IDEC Auto-ID WB2F USB CDC (COM**)”. For an RS-232 connection, check the port number of the port to which the RS-232-to-USB connection cable is connected.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Operation Confirmation Method Click read start to acquire a symbol. The reading results are displayed. “Requests (PC → WB2F)” are displayed as blue text. “Responses (WB2F → PC)” are displayed as red text. When a symbol is successfully read, the reading results are returned as the response.
Screen and Menu This chapter describes the WB2F Support Tool screen and menu. 3. 1 Screen Configuration The following screenshot shows the screen configuration of the WB2F Support Tool. Name Description Menu Used to select and execute the various functions of this tool. Function screen area Displays the execution screen for the selected function.
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Screen Configuration 3. 1. 3 Basic command buttons The basic command buttons are used to execute basic commands that control the unit and tool. Button name Description Receive Loads the current values of the WB2F into the tool. WB RAM →...
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Screen Configuration 3. 1. 5 Image monitor The image monitor displays images. It displays images captured and saved by the WB2F. Button name Description Repeat Snapshot Performs continuous imaging. Use this button when positioning the scanner. Snapshot Performs imaging one time.
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Items List 3. 2 Menu Items List This table shows the WB2F Support Tool menu items. Menu items Details Load settings of tool Loads WB2F Support Tool settings from a file. File Save settings of tool Saves WB2F Support Tool settings to a file.
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions 3. 3 Menu Item Descriptions 3. 3. 1 File z Load settings of tool This menu items loads a saved tool configuration file. Only XML files are supported. z Save settings of tool This menu item saves the current tool settings to a file.
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions 3. 3. 2 Function z Connection settings This configuration screen is for connecting the WB2F and PC. When the WB2F Support Tool is started, the following Connection settings screen is first displayed. Name Function Communication settings...
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions z Control command This screen is for transmitting control commands to the WB2F. Actions can be executed such as starting and stopping symbol reading and turning the status LEDs on and off. Name Description Control command but-...
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions z WB2F Settings This screen is for checking and modifying WB2F settings. The settings can be configured in detail, such as those for the WB2F reading operation and data output method. Name Description You can check and modify the WB2F settings.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions Procedures to transmit and receive setting values The procedures to transmit and receive setting values are as follows. Procedure to receive setting values Click Receive. The setting values set in the WB2F are displayed in the Configuration items list (1). Procedures to transmit setting values The setting values can be edited in the Configuration items list (1) after they are received.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions z Tuning This screen is for tuning the WB2F. You can check and modify automatic tuning and the read parameter table. Name Function Auto tuning Select the tuning target and tuning method, and then execute tuning. Item You can check and modify the setting values in the read table.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions z Symbol check This screen is for checking reading with the WB2F. You can check and modify the setting values in the read table. Name Function Common settings You can check and modify common setting values in all read tables.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions z Image manager This screen is for managing images saved to the WB2F. You can check saved images, save images, and delete images. This function cannot be used when the WB2F is connected via RS-232. Name Function Temporary area (RAM)
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions z Generate setting symbol This screen generates symbols for setting the WB2F. The WB2F can be set by reading the setting symbols. Name Function Preview You can check the generated setting symbols file. Generate setting symbol Specify the conditions to generate the setting symbols file.
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New functions can be added to the WB2F and performance and product reliability can be increased by updating the firm- ware. IDEC recommends that you use the WB2F with the latest firmware. The firmware is available on the IDEC website (http://www.idec.com/). Please check there for the latest version. Name...
1 Overview 2 Operational Check Screen and Menu 4 Appendix Menu Item Descriptions 3. 3. 3 Tool z Tool settings You can change the various settings for the WB2F Support Tool. 3. 3. 4 Language z 日本語 (Japanese) This menu item changes the WB2F Support Tool display language to Japanese. 3.
Appendix This chapter gives troubleshooting information and the ASCII code table. 4. 1 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while using the WB2F Support Tool, please check the following items. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact our technical support. 4. 1. 1 Cannot connect to the WB2F Support Tool ...
1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Window and Menu 4 Appendix Troubleshooting 4. 1. 3 Cannot connect to the WB2F Support Tool because the WB2F RS-232 settings were forgotten On the Connection settings screen, select the communication port to which the WB2F is connected, and then click Connect automatically.
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1 Overview 2 Operational Check 3 Window and Menu 4 Appendix Troubleshooting Response results format 07, 00, 00, 01, 00/ 00, 00, 00, 00/ 5e, 00, 00, 00/ 0d, 0a, 00, 00 · Su x Speed Parity Flow control Check digit Reserved* Pre x Uppercase response...
Index ASCII Code Table ................4-4 Procedures to transmit and receive setting values ..3-9 Basic command buttons ............. 3-2 Reading symbols ................2-5 RS-232 connection ................2-4 Cannot connect to the WB2F Support Tool ...4-1, 4-2 Communication port is not displayed ........ 4-1 Save settings of tool ...............
Revision history Revised content Number of Issued editions Page Points 2017.5 2017.11 Addition of Version up information Addition of Version up information 2018.3 Addition of Related manuals Change to document format 2019.9 Updated screenshots and functions to latest screenshots and functions...
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Published: September 2019 4th edition 6-64, Nishi-Miyahara 2-Chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan 2019 IDEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. • The specifications and content in this manual may be changed without prior notification. • Reproduction of this manual without prior permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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