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iVu Barcode Reader (BCR)
Instruction Manual
Original Instructions
B_089425 Rev. B
18 March 2014

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  • Page 1 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Instruction Manual Original Instructions B_089425 Rev. B 18 March 2014...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Contents 1 Overview of the Sensor ....................4 1.1 Installation ..........................4 1.1.1 Components ........................4 1.1.2 Cable Connections ......................5 1.1.3 Installing and Connecting the Sensor ................8 1.2 Home Screen .......................... 10 1.2.1 Inspection Statistics ....................... 11 1.3 Live Mode Overview .........................12 1.3.1 Read/No Read, Pass/Fail, Match/No Match...
  • Page 3 ..............64 8 LED Indicator Troubleshooting ..................66 8.1 Errors ............................ 66 8.2 Warnings ..........................66 9 Product Support and Maintenance ................67 9.1 Product Support ........................67 9.2 Maintenance ........................... 67 9.3 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty ................68...

  • Page 4: Overview Of The Sensor

    Remove this cover when setting up the sensor. When the display is not in use be sure to keep the display covered to protect it. If an integrated ring light is not used, another light source is needed. Various lights are available from Banner. Operating ®...

  • Page 5: Cable Connections

    Although the Remote Display is not required for normal sensor operation, it is needed to set up the sensor and to monitor inspections. If an integrated ring light is not used, another light source is needed. Various lights are available from Banner. Operating ®...
  • Page 6 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Power I/O Connector NOTE: Micro video lens model shown. C-Mount model connections are identical. Power I/O Connections Pin # Wire Color Description Direction White Output 1 Output Brown 10-30V dc Input Green Output 2 Output Yellow Strobe Out (5V dc only) Output Gray...
  • Page 7 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Power I/O Connections Pin # Wire Color Description Direction Ready Output Orange Not used Light Blue RS-232 TX Output Black RS-232 Signal Ground Output Violet RS-232 Rx Input iVu Trigger, Remote Teach, and I/O Waveforms The iVu has two input signals—Trigger and Remote Teach. The default setting is to detect the low to high transition. This setting can be changed in the Main Menu >...

  • Page 8: Installing And Connecting The Sensor

    Figure 2. NPN Outputs 1.1.3 Installing and Connecting the Sensor The iVu BCR sensor requires a bracket for mounting. Three brackets are available from Banner. The brackets allow the sensor to be mounted either perpendicular to the part or at an adjustable angle.
  • Page 9 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Thread three M4 x 4mm screws through the bracket into the mounting holes in the bottom of the sensor. Tighten all three screws. Table 1: iVu Brackets SMBIVURAL SMBIVURAR SMBIVUU Installing a Filter on iVu Series Sensors Installing a Filter on the Micro Video Lens Model To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with Micro Video Lens, use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below.

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 6. After the filter is installed, place the Focusing Window back into the housing while inserting the Locking Clip into the groove as shown. Groove 7. Press the Focusing Window onto the housing to make sure that it seats correctly (no gap between the window and housing).

  • Page 11: Inspection Statistics

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Main Menu Field of View Display Modes Decoded Barcode Help Button Zoom In (+) Zoom Out (-) Manual Trigger 1.2.1 Inspection Statistics To access the Inspection Statistics, click the Display mode icon The Inspection Statistic mode has two pages: •...

  • Page 12: Live Mode Overview

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 1.3 Live Mode Overview The iVu BCR can be configured to evaluate one or more of the supported barcode types and can look for a specific number of barcodes from 1 to 10. The barcode types are selected on the integrated touch screen by accessing Main Menu > Inspection >...

  • Page 13: Remote Teach

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) NOTE: For all outputs, the default setting is Latched, which means that the signal is active until the results of an inspection cause a change in the signal output. If Pulsed is selected, the default pulse width is 50 ms.

  • Page 14: Main Menu Reference

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2 Main Menu Reference 2.1 Main Menu The Main Menu has four sections. Inspection—to modify inspection settings. Imager—to run the Auto Exposure routine and to make adjustments to functions like exposure, gain, and strobe. System—to set output signals, communication channel parameters and to manage the device.

  • Page 15: System Menu

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2.2 System Menu Main Menu > System The System menu icon is on the Main Menu, and is used to manage the sensor. The System menu provides for selecting Sensor Mode, updating sensor firmware, backing up and restoring sensor Configuration, and other general system-level operations.

  • Page 16: System Information

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Save to USB Main Menu > System > Sensor Configuration > Save to USB The Save to USB screen allows the sensor Configuration to be saved to a USB flash drive. The saved configuration information can be used as a backup or as a way to clone configuration information for other sensors. NOTE: On the Emulator, this option is Save Configuration.

  • Page 17: Communications

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) NOTE: This menu option is not available in the Emulator. 2.2.5 Communications Main Menu > System > Communications The Communications menu is used to configure the serial I/O channel. There are three menu options: • Serial I/O for configuring the Serial port •...
  • Page 18 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Data Export Channel Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export Channel When the Data Export Channel is enabled, the sensor will transmit selected inspection data when triggered. Connection Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Connection The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Data Export Channel.
  • Page 19 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Output Format Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Output Format In the Output Format screen, use the drop-down lists to select Start and End Strings as well a Delimiter. In the field at the bottom of the screen is an example of how the data will look when it is output.

  • Page 20: Discrete I/O

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2.2.6 Discrete I/O Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O The Discrete I/O options are used to adjust iVu input and output settings. Input Polarity Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O > Input Polarity The iVu has two input signals—Trigger and Remote Teach. The operation of these signals is dependent on the Input Polarity setting.
  • Page 21 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) The NPN version of the iVu sensor triggers from high to low, and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger. If using the NPN version of the sensor, select Enable. The PNP version of the iVu sensor triggers from low to high, and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger. If using the PNP version of the sensor, select Disable.

  • Page 22: Display Settings

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Output 2 can be configured in a similar way as Output 1. The default setting for Output 2 is Fail and Latched. 2.2.7 Display Settings Main Menu > System > Display Settings The Display Settings menu is for setting the Fail Hold Time, LCD Timeout, and doing a Touch Screen Calibration. Display optimization can be enabled in the Advanced menu.

  • Page 23: Reboot Sensor

    The Firmware Update screen is used to load the latest sensor firmware. The Firmware Update screen lists the firmware versions it finds in the BANNER\FIRMWARE folder on the USB flash drive. When you receive a firmware update from Banner Engineering, be sure to put it in the BANNER\FIRMWARE folder on the USB flash drive.

  • Page 24: Auto Exposure

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2.3.1 Auto Exposure Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure Auto Exposure optimizes the exposure time and gain for the current lighting conditions. NOTE: The Auto Exposure option is not available on the Emulator. 2.3.2 Exposure Main Menu >...

  • Page 25: Trigger

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) NOTE: This feature is not effective on the emulator. 2.3.4 Trigger Main Menu > Imager > Trigger A Trigger is a signal that makes the sensor capture a barcode image and decode it. From the drop-down list, select either Continuous Scan, External - Single, or External - Gated.

  • Page 26: Focus

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) External-Gated Mode External-Gated mode is similar to Continuous mode. While an external trigger input signal is active, the sensor continues to capture images and run barcode scans until a successful Read occurs or the External Trigger input signal becomes inactive.

  • Page 27: Fov (Field Of View)

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Internal Main Menu > Imager > Strobe > Internal The Internal Strobe setting configures the operation of the integrated ring light. Strobe options are Always ON, Always OFF, or Exposure Based. If Exposure Based is selected, then the ring light is on during the time the sensor is capturing an image.

  • Page 28: Inspection Menu

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) If the FOV has been modified and you want to quickly get back to the default, click the Maximize FOV menu option to restore the FOV to the entire sensor display. Modify FOV Main Menu > Imager > FOV > Modify FOV Use this option to reduce or alter the size of the FOV.
  • Page 29 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) DataMatrix Settings Decoder Mode The Decoder Mode determines which decode algorithm to use and how imperfections in barcode images are handled. When you select Fast from the drop-down list, the sensor uses an algorithm that is tailored for speed. The algorithm does NOT correct for barcode image imperfections.
  • Page 30 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Use filters to improve decode rates in conditions in which the barcodes are blurred or have nonuniform module sizes. Select one or more Out‐of‐focus filters to improve the decode rate of out‐of-focus barcodes. Select the Non Uniform filter to improve the decode rate of barcodes with non‐uniformly sized data modules.
  • Page 31 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Checksum Verify When checksum is enabled, the sensor uses a checksum to verify the integrity of the barcode being read. Relaxed Quietzone The Quietzone is a blank margin on either side of a barcode that indicates where the barcode begins and ends. If this Quietzone isn't big enough, the sensor can have trouble decoding the barcode.
  • Page 32 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Relaxed Quietzone The Quietzone is a blank margin on either side of a barcode that indicates where the barcode begins and ends. If this Quietzone isn't big enough, the sensor can have trouble decoding the barcode. Enabling Relaxed Quietzone creates a greater tolerance with respect to the quiet zone required before and after the barcode.
  • Page 33 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Compare Data The Compare Data screen allows you to specify data against which you can compare a read barcode. Note that, if the Barcode Count is greater than 1, only the first barcode data can be compared or used in a remote teach operation. To see which barcode is the first one, turn on annotations.

  • Page 34: Logs Menu

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Last Read Data Click the Show last read data button to use the last read barcode data for the data compare. Mask Data To mask characters in the data, move the cursor to the left of the character(s) to be masked, and click the Mask button. A masked character will appear gray with a strikeout (\) indicator.
  • Page 35 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) View Logs Main Menu > Logs > Inspection Logs > View Logs Inspection Logs appear as a strip of film. You can select a frame to view a specific image. Use the icon in the lower right of the screen to save the logs to the USB flash drive.

  • Page 36: System Logs

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2.5.2 System Logs Main Menu > Logs > System Logs The System Log contains configuration change information, other notifications, and any errors or warnings that may be encountered. • Click the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to show/hide the time column •...

  • Page 37: Display Modes

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 3 Display Modes In the upper left of the screen is an icon for accessing different Display Modes: • Display Annotations • Hide Annotations • Display Statistics. 3.1 Display/Hide Annotations Click the icon in the upper-left of the screen to display annotations. When annotations are on, the display shows the data the sensor has read.

  • Page 38: Inspection Statistics

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 3.1.1 Inspection Statistics To access the Inspection Statistics, click the Display mode icon The Inspection Statistic mode has two pages: • History • Inspection Result Click the arrow to access the other page. History The History screen shows inspection history from sensor reboot, or the last time the statistics were reset, including: •...
  • Page 39 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) If Data Compare is enabled and the barcode is the first one, there are two text boxes. The upper one displays the data read from the barcode, and the lower text box shows the data from the Data Compare screen. The sensor does a position- by-position match and the characters that match are in yellow and mismatches are in red.

  • Page 40: Setting Up An Inspection

    • Capture the barcode with lighting that optimizes its contrast and separates it from the background. Depending on the target, this may mean the integral ring light is not the best choice and other Banner lights should be considered. •...
  • Page 41 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) For Micro Video Lens Models Only: 1. Use the supplied 1/16 in. hex key to loosen the Focusing Window locking screw (D), then adjust focus on the iVu Series sensor using the clear Focusing Window (B). Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number.

  • Page 42: Setting Up A Barcode Application

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) C-Mount Models C-Mount Lens Lens Enclosure Retainer Ring (optional) Filter (optional) Filter Retainer Ring Tool NOTE: Filter Kits are available separately. 4.2 Setting Up a Barcode Application This section describes how to set up the iVu BCR sensor. 1.

  • Page 43: Setting Up For Data Compare

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) • Any barcodes in the field of view that the sensor does not detect (for example, because they are not one of the barcode types selected), are unmarked. 4.3 Setting up for Data Compare This section describes how to set up the iVu BCR sensor to compare decoded barcode data against some reference. For this example, the reference data will be from a previously decoded barcode.
  • Page 44 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) For all subsequent triggers, when the sensor reads the barcode data, it will compare it against this reference data.

  • Page 45: Communications Guide

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 5 Communications Guide 5.1 Command Channel The iVu BCR command channel is a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII via the RS-232 serial interface, and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and access sensor results. do trigger\x0D\x0A OK\x0D\x0A Control Device, which can be a PLC, PC program, or a terminal...

  • Page 46: Setting Up Serial Communications

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 5.2 Setting Up Serial Communications 1. Electrically connect the control device and the iVu sensor. On the iVu, the pins/wire colors used for serial communications via RS-232 are shown in the table below. Table 2: iVu RS-232 Connections Pin # Wire Color Description...

  • Page 47: Testing And Troubleshooting Ivu Command Channel Communications

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 5. Optionally, if you want to trigger the iVu from the control device, set the trigger mode to Command (go to Main Menu > Imager > Trigger and select Command from the drop-down). 6. Verify that the iVu receives and transmits data correctly. 5.3 Testing and Troubleshooting iVu Command Channel Communications 5.3.1 Using the Port Status Screen for Testing RS-232 Communications The Port Status screen can be used to ensure data is entering and exiting the sensor.

  • Page 48: Using The Ivu Command Channel Sample Application Or A Terminal Program For Testing

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Some notes about the logs: • To see an expanded view of each entry, click on the small right-triangle control on each entry • To save the log, click the save icon. The saved communication log can be loaded into the emulator for troubleshooting offline The table below describes the icons used in the Communication Log, the up-arrow indicates an incoming request to the iVu from the control device;...

  • Page 49: Verifying Basic Transmit Functionality

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2. On the requesting device, transmit one or more bytes to the iVu sensor. • If the data byte values appear correct and the number sent by the requesting device matches the number received by the iVu sensor, then the transmit/receive functionality is working properly. •...

  • Page 50: Command Flow

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Notes <EOF> is the end-of-frame delimiter. See below for a description. All commands are in ASCII and are case-insensitive command An action to be performed on a particular iVu group; for example, get, set, do, login, or logout. group Identifies the iVu group that the command should act upon;...
  • Page 51 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Command Group Description Save System Saves inspection and configuration parameters. Blocks until finished. Should be used sparingly. ClearSystemError Status Clears the system error LED and sets the internal flag to false. Immediate Trigger Initiates a single trigger. The sensor does not transmit a response unitl the sensor has completed the action.
  • Page 52 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Command Group Description MissedTriggers History The number of missed triggers. StartFrameNumber History The starting frame number. EndFrameNumber History The ending frame number. MinInspectionTime History The minimum elapsed time (msec) of the inspection. MaxInspectionTime History The maximum elapsed time (msec) of the inspection.

  • Page 53: Examples

    << OK\x0D\x0A << "Banner Engineering Corp."\x0D\x0A 5.5.2 How to Trigger the Sensor and Retrieve Barcode Data using the Command Channel To trigger the sensor and retrieve barcode data, do the following: 1. Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Connection and select Enabled.

  • Page 54: How To Modify Barcode Compare Data Using The Command Channel

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 2. Set Trigger to Command. Go to the Main Menu > Imager > Trigger screen, and from the drop-down select Command 3. Issue a trigger command as follows: >> do trigger\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A 4. Check that the inspection passed. >>...

  • Page 55: Command Channel Reference

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 6. Get the barcode data read by the iVu sensor. >> get bcr_result data\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "0043000011201"\x0D\x0A 5.6 Command Channel Reference 5.6.1 BCR_INPUT Command Group Command Group Item Description bcr_input comparedata Returns the compare string. bcr_input comparemask Returns the compare string mask.

  • Page 56: History Command Group

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Examples: >> get bcr_result count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 1\x0D\x0A >> get bcr_result data\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "0043000011201"\x0D\x0A >> get bcr_result type\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << EAN13\x0D\x0A 5.6.3 History Command Group Command Group Item Description history passed Returns the number of passed inspections. history failed Returns the number of failed inspections.

  • Page 57: Inspection Command Group

    Returns the the serial number of the remote display. info remotemodelnumber Returns the model number of the remote display. Examples: >> get info companyname\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "Banner Engineering Corp."\x0D\x0A >> get info bootnumber\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 42\x0D\x0A >> get info uptimer\x0D\x0A <<...

  • Page 58: Status Command Group

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) 5.6.6 Status Command Group Command Group Item Description status ready Returns either True (ready for trigger) or False. status systemerror Returns either True or False. status clearsystemerror Resets SystemError to False. Examples: >> get status ready\x0D\x0A <<...

  • Page 59: Command Channel Error Codes

    iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Command Group Item Description trigger gated Initiates gated triggering. The sensor does not transmit a response until the sensor has completed the action. trigger abortgated Aborts gated triggering. The sensor does not transmit a response until the sensor has completed the action, then it will respond with two responses (one from the previous gated trigger and one for the abort).
  • Page 60 iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) Numeric ID Text ID Description 10341 MAXIMUM_VALUE_EXCEEDED New items value is above the maximum 10500 DATA_SET_EMPTY Data export operation returned no results. 10900 SENSOR_NOT_READY Command specified requires sensor to be in the READY state. 10920 SENSOR_TYPE_NOT_ACTIVE Command specified belongs to a different sensor type.

  • Page 61: Debugging Inspections

    For example, if the sensor name is myName and the iVu Emulator is installed in the default location on the PC, copy the file <USB>:\BANNER\myName\CONFIG.CFG to C:\Program Files\Banner Engineering\iVu Series. 5. Copy the Inspection Logs from the USB Thumb Drive (for example, <USB>:\BANNER\myName\InspLog) to the InspLog folder on the PC (for example, C:\Program Files\Banner Engineering\iVu Series\InspLogs).

  • Page 62: How To Debug Using The Emulator From The Usb Flash Drive

    When prompted, select Yes to save sensor configuration along with the Inspection Logs. The location of these files on the USB Thumb Drive will be displayed after the operation is completed—the Inspection Logs are saved in <USB>:\BANNER\<SENSOR_NAME>\InspLog and the sensor configuration is saved in <USB>:\BANNER\<SENSOR_NAME>. For example, if the sensor name is myName: •...

  • Page 63: Updating The Sensor

    Banner Engineering may release new versions of the sensor firmware in the future. New firmware releases can be downloaded from Banner's website or can be obtained by ordering the latest Product CD. The following steps will guide you through the process of updating the iVu firmware.

  • Page 64: How To Reset The Sensor Password

    Barcode Reader (BCR) is installed in the default location on the PC, copy the file <USB>:\BANNER\myName\CONFIG.CFG to C:\Program Files\Banner Engineering\iVu Series. 5. Launch the iVuEmulator.exe program. 6. Go to the Information screen (Main Menu > System > Sensor Information).
  • Page 65 The iVu Emulator will be running using the .bmp files from Step 1. NOTE: Banner does not recommend setting up inspections using these 8-bit grayscale images because you will always end up modifying the configuration after loading it on the sensor on the line. A better...

  • Page 66: Led Indicator Troubleshooting

    Logs and press the Clear System Error button at the bottom of the screen (a sensor reboot is not required). 3. If the error occurs again, you can try rebooting the sensor to see if that fixes the problem. If the problem persists, contact Banner customer support. 8.2 Warnings Warnings are atypical conditions that the sensor detects and fixes.

  • Page 67: Product Support And Maintenance

    Avoid getting dirt on the imager (the area behind the lens). If the imager is dirty, use anti- static compressed air to blow off the dust. Updating the iVu firmware The current version of iVu firmware is available for download from the Banner website. See the Banner Website for the firmware download link.

  • Page 68: Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty

    9.3 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 69 Index Mode menu 15 Advanced 23 home screen 10 auto exposure 24 sample application command channel 45 imager Save to USB 16 command channel sample auto exposure 24 sensor display 10 application 45 exposure 24 serial communications 46 Communication Logs 36 gain 24 strobe Configuration menu 15...

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