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C-mount code reader
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  • Page 1 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual Z452-E-01 (84-9000440-02 Rev A)
  • Page 2 No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information con- tained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual.

  • Page 3: Terms And Conditions Agreement

    Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or other such period expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
  • Page 4 Disclaimers Performance Data Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs, and other materials, is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Omron’s test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Indicates general prohibitions, including warnings, for which there is no specific symbol. General Caution Indicates general cautions, including warnings, for which there is no specific symbol. Electrical Hazard Indicates the possible danger of electric shock under specific conditions. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 6 Please design the system as a whole so that it remains safe even in the event of a failure of the product or an error due to an external product. Abnormal operation may result in a serious accident. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 7: Precautions For Safe Use

    • To ensure safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices or other power devices. • Make sure that all accessories, such as lights and lenses, are mounted securely. • Make sure to tighten all installation screws securely. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 8 • When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste. • Do not drop the product or apply excessive vibration or shock to the product. Doing so may cause malfunction or burning of internal components. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 9: Precautions For Correct Use

    • Do not install the reader in a cabinet containing high-voltage equipment. • Do not install the reader within 200 mm of power cables. • To use the V440-F reader in an environment with a high level of noise, use the filter cable V430-WXXF-XM.

  • Page 10: Regulations And Standards

    • This product is in compliance with all applicable directives, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, and 2011/65/EU. • This product complies with EC/EU Directives. EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EC/EU Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed.
  • Page 11 Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 12: Revision History

    Revision History Revision History The manual’s part number and revision letter appear on the first and last pages. Man. No. 84-9000440-02 Rev A Revision Revision Date Revised Content June 2021 First Publication. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    2-11 Format Output and Configure Match String ..............2-23 2-12 Configure Output 1, 2, 3 Settings..................2-25 2-13 Run the Application......................2-26 Section 3 Start Start ............................3-2 Assisted Setup........................3-4 Reader Information....................... 3-5 Setup Buttons ........................3-6 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 14 Terminal ..........................6-8 Beeper ........................... 6-9 Image Storage........................6-10 6-10 Reset Application or Factory Settings................6-21 6-11 Activate Account Management..................6-22 6-12 About WebLink ........................6-30 Section 7 Terminal Send............................7-2 Find ............................7-3 Filters............................. 7-4 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 15 Appendix M Utilities ........................M-1 Appendix N Output Format ......................N-1 Appendix O Firmware Update ....................O-1 Appendix P Communications Protocol..................P-1 Appendix Q ASCII Table ......................Q-1 Appendix R Q & A ........................R-1 Appendix S Glossary of Terms....................S-1 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 16 This section provides a general overview of the WebLink user interface, which is designed for V440-F configuration, testing, and runtime. Introduction ..........1-2 Splash Screen .

  • Page 17: Introduction

    1 Overview of WebLink Interface Introduction The browser-based WebLink interface enables quick and easy configuration and testing of V440-F readers without the need to install or access files on a host system. WebLink is reliable, lightweight, and operating-system-independent without compromising the power and depth of its tool set.

  • Page 18: Splash Screen

    After you open a browser and enter your reader's IP address, the first thing you will see is the splash screen shown below. You will also see a progress bar as your WebLink session starts. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 19: Navigation Bar

    1 Overview of WebLink Interface Navigation Bar The navigation bar at the top of the WebLink interface features buttons for three primary views: Start, Setup, and Run. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 20: Flash Icon

    The flash icon allows you to save current settings to the reader for reboot. When the current reader settings match those saved in flash memory, the disk icon changes from to blue. 1-4-1 Save to Flash Memory 1-4-2 Saved to Flash Memory V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 21: Help Icon

    1 Overview of WebLink Interface Help Icon The help icon is located to the right of the flash icon. Click this icon to open WebLink Help. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 22: Application Settings Icon

    1 Overview of WebLink Interface Application Settings Icon Click the gear icon to the right of the help icon to open the Application Settings menu. 1-6-1 Application Settings Menu V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 23: Left Panel

    Serial Number, MAC ID, Firmware version, WebLink version, Sensor resolution, and Optics. Note: The user-defined name must be 19 characters or fewer. The left panel in the Start view also contains buttons for Assisted Setup, Create a New Setup, and Load a Setup. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 24 (normally open or normally closed); and Favorites, which allows you to define the commands you use most frequently and gives you quick access to their command parameters. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 25: Right Panel

    Decode, Overhead, Total Read, and Trigger Rate; a line graph representation of Read Time; and a display area for Output Data. You may find the information displayed on this panel to be most useful in the Run view, but it appears in all three of WebLink's primary views. 1-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 26: Image Area

    Sends a Serial Trigger to the reader. Note: The Serial Trigger only works when the reader is in a Triggered mode. The icon is not visible when the reader is in Continuous Mode. 1-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 27 Note: When using an SXGA reader with Quick Photometry enabled, the Window of Interest cannot be set to a width less than 640. Quick Photometry Performs a Quick Photometry function that sets the best Exposure and Gain settings for the current image. 1-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 28 You will see a progress bar along with a series of messages at each stage of the Train operation. Note: The Train operation will un-optimize the system once an image is processed, but you can optimize the system again after a Train operation. 1-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 29 You can optimize the system again after a Train operation. 1-9-2 Image Control Toolbar Fit Image to Window Fits the captured image to the Image Area window. Zoom In Zooms in on the desired area of the captured image. 1-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 30 Shows all the images that have been captured during the most recent read cycle. Save Current Image Allows you to save the current captured image to the location of your choice on your PC. 1-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 31 1 Overview of WebLink Interface 1-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 32: Quick Start

    Quick Start This section is designed to get your V440-F reader up and running quickly using WebLink. Following these steps will allow you to get a sense of the reader’s capabilities and to test sample symbols. More detailed information for each topic is available in later sections of this manual.

  • Page 33: Check Hardware

    Power Supply, 100-240VAC, +24VDC, M12 12-Pin Socket 97-000012-01 □ Cordset, Host, Ethernet 98-00013 2-1-2 LED Indicators The top of the V440-F Reader has two LEDs that indicate Link status and activity, and Power status. Link / Activity Power Status Status Description On Steady (Amber) Link Established...

  • Page 34: Position The Reader And Set Up Optics

    • If your application requires the reader to be oriented perpendicular to the symbols it will be decoding, you can use a Ring Light Polarizer shown below left and a Lens Polarizer on the V440-F shown below right to avoid the glare of direct specular reflection.
  • Page 35 187.8 93.9 20 mil (0.5 mm) 625.9 357.6 250.3 125.2 30 mil (0.76 mm) 936.3 535.0 374.5 187.3 40 mil (1 mm) 1251.7 715.3 500.7 250.3 50 mil (1.25 mm) 1564.6 894.1 625.9 312.9 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 36 51 x 43 60 x 50 68 x 57 77 x 64 85 x 71 106 x 89 128 x 106 149 x 124 170 x 142 213 x 177 Important: See Connect the System. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 37 2 Quick Start V440-F Lens Selection Based on Focal Length V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 38: Connect The System

    *2. A 24VDC power supply is not needed for the V440-F if a PoE switching HUB is used. *3. Any vendor’s lighting and power supply can be used with the V440-F. The I/O cable provides strobe signal to light power supply.
  • Page 39 *2. It is possible to connect a 97-000012-01 power supply instead of V430-W8. However, since there is no I/O line, you cannot connect to the sensor or PLC. *3. A 24VDC power supply is not needed for the V440-F if a PoE switching HUB is used. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 40 Industrial High-Flex GigE Ethernet Cable with Jack Screws and RJ45 Connector 98-00013-0 PoE (Power over Ethernet) HUB Select a cable that can supply power via Ethernet. *1. A 24VDC power supply is not needed for the V440-F if a PoE switching HUB is used. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 41 *Insert the V430-WQR-3M cable between the V440-F and the V430-W8 cable. *1. If connecting Omron’s CS/CJ/NJ Controller, check the connector shape and signal lines (pin assignments) and prepare the additional RS-232C conversion cable. If connecting to Omron’s NX Machine Automation Controller, no additional RS-232C cable is required.

  • Page 42: Connect To Weblink

    Note that the IP address may have been set to a different address by another user. Use the Device Discovery Utility (DDU) – described in section 2-3-4 – to determine the exact IP address of the reader. The reader will connect to WebLink. 2-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 43 Use the Device Discovery Utility (DDU) to Connect to WebLink Omron provides the Device Discovery Utility (DDU) to enable automatic discovery and display of all readers on the local network. You can use this utility to change reader settings, download software updates to the camera, or launch the WebLink user interface.
  • Page 44 When the DDU locates your reader on the network, its identifying information will be shown as in the example indicated below. The DDU will also locate and display other V440-F Code Readers, MicroHAWK V-Series Code Readers, MicroHAWK F-Series Smart Cameras, and HAWK MV-4000 Smart Cameras on the network.
  • Page 45 2 Quick Start Click Open WebLink. The WebLink splash screen will appear as the program opens. 2-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 46: Explore The Start View

    IP address, Reader Model, Serial Number, MAC ID, Firmware version, WebLink version, Sensor resolution, and Optics. This view allows you to choose Assisted Setup, to Create a New Setup, or to Load a Setup. 2-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 47: Create A New Setup Or Load An Existing Setup

    2-6-3 Load a Setup Select Load a Setup to load an existing .wls WebLink setup file. The .wls file contains all current reader settings. 2-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 48: Explore The Setup View

    The gear icon at the upper right brings up the Application Settings menu. Note: The 1, 2, and 3 output indicators at the lower right of the screen display the results of the last read cycle. 2-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 49: Configure Read Cycle Settings

    One of the buttons sends a single trigger to the reader, and the other button sends a continuous stream of triggers to the reader. 2-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 50: Configure Acquire Settings

    This is a recommended first step when setting up an image. You can also adjust the values manually. Manual adjustment is useful when a short Exposure time is required to freeze the image in dynamic moving applications. 2-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 51: Configure Symbology And Decode Settings

    2D code types. Enable or disable specific code types from the list by clicking them on or off. In the example below, the green-highlighted code types are enabled and Aztec Code is disabled. 2-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 52 Symbology Settings allows you to configure every parameter of every code type supported by WebLink. All parameter changes take effect immediately. Symbology Settings Example 1 - Data Matrix Parameters Symbology Settings Example 2 - DotCode Parameters 2-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 53 Small corresponds to an area of 3 pixels by 3 pixels. Medium Medium corresponds to an area of 5 pixels by 5 pixels. Large Large corresponds to an area of 7 pixels by 7 pixels. 2-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 54: Format Output And Configure Match String

    Global Sorting Options at the bottom of the Output Formatting Editor. You can access Format Output in the left panel of the Setup view by setting Format Output to On, and then by clicking on the blue Format String example. 2-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 55 Match Options and Match String Database, accessible by clicking the Match String section in the Setup view, allow you to set the match code mode, text output, new master, and match string database. 2-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 56: Configure Output 1, 2, 3 Settings

    This example shows the dialog that appears when you click Symbol Quality Options. A similar dialog would also appear for Trend Options under Output 2. Note: The 1, 2, and 3 output indicators at the lower right of the screen display the results of the last read cycle. 2-25 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 57: Run The Application

    No Read. Refer to Section 5 – Run for a more detailed description of the Run interface. Increase the magnification of this page to read the descriptions in the image below. 2-26 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 58: Start

    Setup Button ..........3-6 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 59: Start

    Clicking About WebLink opens the dialog shown below, which shows the current WebLink version, Reader Model, Serial Number, Part Number, MAC ID, Sensor resolution, Firmware version, Boot code version, Browser, Operating System, and Screen Resolution. Clicking Contact us... takes you to https://automation.omron.com. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 60 3 Start Note: The information in this dialog is selectable so that you can copy it to a clipboard. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 61: Assisted Setup

    The reader's MAC ID is also shown to the right of the text field. • Click Create Setup to configure your WebLink setup automatically based on your answers to the Assisted Setup questions. Note: Reader settings are defaulted when Assisted Setup settings take effect. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 62: Reader Information

    The Reader Information section of the left panel of the Start view shows your reader's user-defined name, IP address, Reader Model, Serial Number, MAC ID, Firmware version, WebLink version, Sensor resolution, and Optics. Note: The user-defined name must be 19 characters or fewer. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 63: Setup Buttons

    3-4-3 Load a Setup Select Load a Setup to load an existing .wls WebLink setup file. The .wls file contains all current reader settings. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 64 4-12 Favorites ........... . 4-75 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 65: Setup

    The gear icon at the upper right brings up the Application Settings menu. This menu includes several functions: Save, New, Load, Advanced, Language, Terminal, Beeper, Image Storage, Reset Application or Factory Settings, Activate Account Management, and About WebLink. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 66 Click About WebLink to display your current WebLink version, Reader Model, Serial Number, Part Number, MAC ID, Sensor resolution, Firmware version, Boot code version, Browser, Operating System, and Screen Resolution. Clicking Contact Us... takes you to https://automation.omron.com. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 67: Setup

    Depth of Field. Focus the lens using live video mode so that the code is in good focus. Perform Quick Photometry Perform a Quick Photometry operation with the code in the center of the field of view. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 68 When Autocalibration is complete, you will see a message stating whether it has passed or failed. If it passes, the reader’s settings will be optimized to decode the symbol on which it has just been calibrated. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 69 Margin is the amount added to left and right of the code. Linescan Height is the amount added to the top and bottom of the code. By reducing the pixel area, Autocalibration operates much faster, as does runtime. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 70 • Anything that causes the Interference and Noise parameters to have a high deviation. Scores for each measurement are based on this table: • The overall score for the parameter set is calculated as a weighted sum of all the individual measurements: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 71 1000 and a Gain of 50, based on slight changes in conditions when the Autocalibrations were performed. These two settings produce nearly identical images, however. The system chooses the one with the highest value. An example of this is shown below. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 72: Cycle

    Configuration Database – Enable or disable the Configuration Database as part of the read cycle. The Configuration Database is described in detail in Setup > Configuration Database. The different cycle modes are explained in detail below. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 73 5MP images before reusing. If a Window of Interest WOI is used to get even smaller images, the maximum number of captures that can be contained in the buffer pool before overwriting is 254. 4-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 74 Trigger Mode to which it is currently set. The examples below are from the Read Cycle Sequence's Cycle editor in the Setup view's left panel, and from Advanced Settings > Read Cycle. 4-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 75 • Number of Burst Captures – This is the number of initial captures the reader will take at the start of the read cycle before waiting for a decode, at which time the reader will take another capture. Number of Burst Captures can be found in Advanced Settings > Read Cycle. 4-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 76 Trigger Before 1st Capture– This is the amount of time between when the trigger is received and when the unit takes the first picture. This is useful for adjusting code position on a moving line. 4-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 77 Rapid Capture Mode = Timed Capture – The reader will acquire images on a timed basis. Delay Between Images Time Between Captures in Advanced Settings – 0 for burst mode. Set slightly longer han the processing time for normal operation. 4-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 78 • Num Captures – This is set to the number of captures required to see the codes after the initial trigger. • Rapid Capture Mode = Triggered Capture – The reader will acquire images on a triggered basis. 4-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 79 Enable / Disable Configuration Database. Clicking the question mark icon next to the Capture Mode displays a diagram showing how the read cycle sequence will operate in the Trigger Mode to which it is currently set. 4-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 80 4 Setup Note: You can configure one of the cycle modes described above and then set Cycle to Custom. This will show the exact settings for that mode. 4-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 81: Acquire

    This is a recommended first step when setting up an image. You can also adjust the values manually. Manual adjustment is useful when a short Exposure time is required to freeze the image in dynamic moving applications. 4-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 82: Decode

    2D code types. You can enable or disable specific code types from the list by clicking them on or off. In the example below, the green-highlighted code types are enabled and Aztec Code is disabled. 4-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 83 Symbology Settings allows you to configure every parameter of every code type supported by WebLink. All parameter changes take effect immediately. Symbology Settings Example 1 - Data Matrix Parameters Symbology Settings Example 2 - DotCode Parameters 4-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 84 Small corresponds to an area of 3 pixels by 3 pixels. Medium Medium corresponds to an area of 5 pixels by 5 pixels. Large Large corresponds to an area of 7 pixels by 7 pixels. 4-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 85: Matrix Mode

    Timeout to a high value while setting up the grid to ensure the reader has sufficient time to decode all cells. The overall cycle time is shown in the reports on the right side of the screen so you can determine the actual amount of time the matrix will require. 4-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 86 You will see a blue ROI in the upper left corner of the image. Drag the ROI into position, center it on the top left symbol, and size it to the approximate grid spacing. Next, set the number of rows and columns to match the entire matrix. 4-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 87 ROI search areas. You can also switch between Position, Size, and Offset modes by clicking the appropriate icon on the screen. Clicking the icon will toggle from one setting to the next. 4-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 88 In the image below, the ROIs have been made smaller around each code to optimize decode time. When setup of the ROIs is complete, all items should decode successfully. Setting triggering to On allows you to see adjustments in real time. 4-25 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 89 The Matrix Info window shows decode timing statistics for reading all symbols within the grid, including how many codes were found. The sorted string which is top-left to bottom-right by default is shown in the Output Data window. 4-26 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 90 Set Cycle to the appropriate Trigger Mode for your application and move from the Setup view to the Run view. Note: When multiple captures are enabled for Rapid Capture or Timed Capture, the system is able to find all the codes in the matrix over a series of images. 4-27 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 91 Results are compiled and output in a single group and in the correct order upon conclusion of the read cycle. 4-28 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 92 There is an additional control that allows you to adjust the horizontal and vertical offset of the even-numbered rows and columns. In the example below, the bottom slider is used to adjust the horizontal offset of the even rows. This is useful for interstitial array types. 4-29 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 93: Match String

    Then click on the Mode link (shown as Standard in the example below) to open the Match String Editor. In the Match String Editor, click on the Mode link under Match Options to select your Match String Mode – Standard, Wildcard, or Sequential. 4-30 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 94 If you enter several inputs into the Match String Database, the application will attempt to match all of them. If one match is successful, then the other failures are ignored, and the match is considered successful. 4-31 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 95 Placeholders and wildcards can also be used together in the Match String Database input fields. The concepts of both are still the same: a wildcard represents one or more unknown character, and a placeholder represents exactly one unknown character. 4-32 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 96 Sequential mode instructs the reader to sequence after each match and to compare symbols or portions of symbols for sequential numbers. Note: If Matchcode Type is set to Sequential, the reader will behave as if Number of Symbols were set to 1, regardless of the user-defined configuration. 4-33 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 97: Format Output

    All three of the above features work in the same way. The user turns on the checkbox, and then select the field. They many type in standard text, and or insert ASCII characters using the special dialog. 4-34 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 98 Note 1: Global Sorting is turned on by default if the user has defined a Matrix. Note 2: Global Sorting will be overridden when using custom sorting within the Format Output dialog. Customer sorting will be described in the next section. 4-35 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 99 Once all matching codes have been identified, they will be inserted into the output string in this position. Multiple selection rules can be inserted. Again, the position of the Selection Rule determines the position of the selected decodes in the output string. 4-36 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 100 Symbology Type, Data content, data Length, and Configuration Database Index. For the image below, without any selection filter and with the number of codes set to six, all codes will be decoded and output. 4-37 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 101 Note: Ordering using Selection Rules override the Global Sorting Option. Example 1: For this example, the two QR Codes come out first followed by the other four codes. Here we do not care about the order or the last four. 4-38 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 102 There are two other types that can be set: Matrix and Unique ID. Selection Rules for Matrix For a Matrix, there is no Selection criteria. There is always only one Matrix allowed. 4-39 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 103 • Insert – Insert custom text into the output string. Note: Only one parsing sequence can be set up. It will be applied to all groups where Symbol Parsing is checked on. All codes within a checked group will be affected. 4-40 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 104 Selection Rule will be modified by the Symbol Parsing rules. Click the to add Parsing Actions. Choose either Extract chars from symbol data, or insert your own text. 4-41 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 105 Review the sample result that is actively displayed in the Parsing Result box as you build the string. Up to 30 rules can be inserted. Rules can be deleted by hovering over them and typing X. When complete, the results can be seen in the Output Data window. 4-42 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 106: Outputs

    It is useful for routing, sorting, and to prevent mis-packaging and mis-routing. This option allows you to set the conditions under which an output (or outputs) will be activated. 4-9-2 Mode Output Mode sets the condition in which the discrete output is deactivated. 4-43 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 107 In the example below, output 2 is being triggered. Note: The three output indicators shown below display the results of the last read cycle. 4-44 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 108: Configuration Database

    Decode Tool Settings – Applies to the specific decode tool for that particular database entry. • Region of Interest ROI or Window of Interest WOI Location and Size • Symbol Type • Image Enhancement Applied within the ROI 4-45 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 109 The Simple Mode Configuration Dialog allows the user to easily set up the Configuration Data base with multiple images, and with multiple decode tools within each image to attempt to read all codes. Again, 20 is the limit for the number of Configuration Database entries. 4-46 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 110 When switched on, the Configuration Database dialog becomes active with a single Image entry, and with one Decode tool entry in that image. Clicking on the Add Image button at the bottom of the dialog adds another image with an additional decode tool inside of it. 4-47 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 111 At runtime, when the system is triggered, it will take the first image with the exposure in Configuration Database entry 1, and if the symbol is not read, the system automatically takes a second image with the exposure in Configuration Database entry 2 and tries the decode again. 4-48 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 112 Conversely, trigger mode can be kept at continuous until ready to go into run mode, at which time the trigger mode can be set up. 4-49 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 113 Setting Decode Tool Parameters – Each Decode Tool can be set to look for only certain Code Types. Additionally each decode tool can be set to run with specific image enhancement settings, as well as with a unique Region of Interest ROI. 4-50 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 114 This is key, especially when using the V440-F 5MP sensor, to optimize decode times. Note: The individual decode tools can be selected either by clicking on the Radio button in the dialog box, or by clicking on their Region of Interest within the image.
  • Page 115 Change enhancement parameters on all three entries to handle printing or marking variation. For each entry, change image enhancement morphology to do nothing, to grow, or to shrink the white cells prior to reading. 4-52 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 116 Add an additional database entry. Move the ROI around the second code. Change the UID label to 2. Repeat for all 7 codes. Note that you can limit the code type for each entry. 4-53 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 117 1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2. Result: The system will try all database entries to find all 7 symbols. The resulting string will be in the user-defined order. 4-54 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 118 Insert the second entry and change it to UID 1 as well. Put an ROI around the label in the right-hand orientation. Insert the third entry and change it to Matrix. Insert second and third image, insert entry into each, and change it to Matrix. 4-55 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 119 4 Setup Set up Formatted Output Step to output label with UID 1 first, and then Matrix. 4-56 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 120 See the images below. Five No Read Areas in Image 1 All Symbols Decoded in Image 2 4-57 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 121 • Remember that the Index number is only output in Run mode if it is Enabled. • Save settings to the reader’s flash memory when all the indexes in the Configuration Database have been defined for the application. 4-58 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 122 Configuration Database functionality. Configuration Database allows you to add, remove, and modify specific active indexes from the database. The Configuration Database editors shown below are only displayed when Configuration Database is switched to On in the Cycle editor as shown above. 4-59 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 123 You can save the current settings to a non-current database icon by clicking the blue icon for indexes that are not selected. This will turn the flash icon green. 4-60 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 124 CONTINUE. If you want to save your current database index settings and then switch to the Run view, click SAVE AND CONTINUE. You can also click the X at the upper-right of the dialog to remain at the current database index. 4-61 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 125 • Force the system to Region of Interest ROI Mode; • Attempt to group Database Indexes into image captures; • Turn every Capture Index off; • Prompt you to click CONTINUE or CANCEL. 4-62 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 126 When you click WOI, the Configuration Database uses the Top, Left, Width, and Height values as Window of Interest values. When you click ROI, the Configuration Database will use Top, Left, Width, and Height values as Region of Interest values. 4-63 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 127 If you enable Sort Database, a warning will appear in the Configuration Database section of the left panel. If you disable the Configuration Database with multiple database indexes, the following warning dialog will appear: 4-64 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 128 4 Setup The user interface shows which settings are affected by the Configuration Database using dark blue highlighting around the Acquire and Decode steps. 4-65 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 129 If you are in Rapid Capture and WOI mode and have fewer captures than the Configuration Database has database indexes, a warning icon like the one below will appear. 4-66 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 130: Configure Daisy Chain (If Required By Application)

    • Use a Triggered cycle, such as External Edge. • Use a timeout that occurs before the end of read cycle on the parent reader. Parent and child readers should: • Save settings to the flash memory of the readers. 4-67 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 131 A Daisy Chain is a grouping of 2 to 8 readers that function as one. The DDU interface allows you to manage Daisy Chains, including their creation, monitoring, and deletion. Connect 2 to 8 V440-F or V430-F readers that have Daisy Chain-compatible firmware. From the DDU home page, click on the group icon located near the top-right.
  • Page 132 • Exit closes the window. Below these buttons, messages will appear that indicate any errors in the potential Daisy Chain being created. These errors appear and disappear based on dynamic validation of user input. 4-69 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 133 If errors occur (A group name must be assigned or Group must consist of at least one parent and one child), resolve them as needed, and then you will see that the Create button will be active. A valid Daisy Chain configuration should resemble the example below. 4-70 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 134 Chain will be displayed as a diagram or map. This diagram is generated based on the number of devices in the Daisy Chain. Whichever number of devices in the Daisy Chain, the Parent always appears above and all Children devices below. 4-71 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 135 • Must contain one or more Child readers (up to 8); • Must have a group name less than 25 characters in length; • Must have a valid group name [ a-z, A-Z, 0-9, _, – ] 4-72 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 136 If the Parent reader in a Daisy Chain is turned off for more than one minute, a Disconnected notice will appear in the dialog. This notice will disappear once the Parent reader is turned back on. 4-73 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 137 If the user turns on C3 when seeing the status shown in the diagram above, the application will automatically resolve the issue and a new, fully-formed Daisy Chain with C3 as a full device will be created. There is no need to restart the browser or Parent device. 4-74 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 138: Favorites

    Setup menu is selected. This causes that command to appear in the Favorites editor in the left panel of WebLink's Setup view. Commands that are displayed in Favorites can be configured in the same way as commands in Advanced Settings. 4-75 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 139 4 Setup 4-76 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 140: Run

    Image History ..........5-8 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 141: Run

    "filmstrip" below the Image Area shows each image capture with a for a good read and a green check mark for a no read. red x Increase the magnification of this page to read the descriptions in the image below. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 142: Counts

    • Mismatch shows how many times decoded symbol data has not matched a user-defined character string if a Match String is defined. • Read % shows the percentage of decode attempts that have been successful. You can reset all Counts by clicking the eraser icon. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 143: Rate

    • Total Read shows the total average time required for image capture, decoding, and overhead per second. • Trig Rate shows the average number of triggers per second. You can reset all Rate data by clicking the eraser icon. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 144: Matrix Info

    • Avg Time shows the average decode time for all the symbols in the matrix. • Success shows the number of symbols decoded successfully. You can reset all Matrix Info data by clicking the eraser icon. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 145: Read Time

    5 Run Read Time Read Time (ms) is a real-time line graph representation of the read time data point in the Rate area of the right panel. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 146: Output Data

    The Output Data area of the right panel shows the data from each symbol decoded in a read cycle. The preamble and postamble are also shown here if enabled and configured. New data scrolls down from the top. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 147: Image History

    Image History is a series of thumbnail representations of each image capture. The Image History appears below the Image Area in the Run view. Each image capture thumbnail shows a green check for a good read and a for a no read. mark red x V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 148: Application Settings

    6-12 About WebLink ..........6-30 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 149: Application Settings Menu

    Click the gear icon to the right of the help icon to open the Application Settings menu. The Application Settings menu includes several functions: Save, New, Load, Advanced, Language, Terminal, Beeper, Image Storage, Reset Application or Factory Settings, Active Account Management, and About WebLink. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 150: Save

    6 Application Settings Save Save saves the current configuration. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 151: New

    6 Application Settings New opens a new WebLink session. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 152: Load

    6 Application Settings Load Load allows you to open an existing configuration. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 153: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced allows you to make precise adjustments to every area of reader functionality: Camera Setup, Communications, Read Cycle, Symbologies, I/O, Symbol Quality, Match String, Diagnostics, Image Storage, Configuration Database, and Differences from Default. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 154: Language

    Important: The reader will restart when a different language is selected. Available Languages: • English • German • Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) • Spanish • Japanese • Korean • French • Portuguese • Italian V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 155: Terminal

    6 Application Settings Terminal Terminal opens WebLink's Terminal interface, where serial commands can be sent, responses from the reader can be shown, and reader output can be displayed. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 156: Beeper

    6 Application Settings Beeper Enabling Beeper causes your PC to beep when WebLink receives a valid decode from the reader. Note: There is no beeper in the reader’s hardware. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 157: Image Storage

    Those commands are described on the following pages. The commands in the Image Storage Options dialog are described on the following pages. These commands are only visible when the Image Storage switch is set to On. 6-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 158 When the Image Storage Location setting is configured as RAM, all information is saved to a RAM drive onboard the camera. This drive is volatile and all data is lost when the unit resets. 6-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 159 Image Storage Location dialog. If you click Revert, the RAM drive returns to its previous size. The default size is 20 MB. Image Storage settings can also be configured in Section 8 – Advanced Settings. 6-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 160 • Connect to the server. Use the 127.0.0.1 server address if you are setting up the server on your PC. Note the port that you use – 14147 in the example shown here – as the port number will be required when you log back into the server. 6-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 161 • Configure the settings on the General page of the Users dialog. • Navigate to Shared folders under Page: in the left panel. Be sure that Write under Files is checked and that Create under Directories is checked. Add a new user group. 6-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 162 • Return to the General page and set a password. • Click OK and connect to your reader. • Open Application Settings and click the Image Storage icon. • Update your Image Storage Options, including your FTP Address. 6-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 163 • In the Run dialog's Open: field, type msconfig and then Enter. • Click the Startup tab as shown below. • Uncheck FileZilla Server so it won’t launch on startup. • Click OK. • When prompted, restart your computer. 6-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 164 • Host: 192.168.188.2 (IP address of the V440-F reader) • Username: target • Password: password • Port: 21 • After connecting to the V440-F reader, you will its file directory in the Remote Site section of the FileZilla interface. 6-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 165 6 Application Settings Important: The V440-F reader's file directory contains files needed to operate the reader. Do not make any changes to files or folders in the directory other than those specified in this procedure. Incorrect organization of the file directory can damage the V440-F reader's internal configuration and prevent it from booting.
  • Page 166 The folder location will be displayed in the Local Site field shown below. • In the Filename section, right-click the image you want to download from the V440-F reader and select Download. In the example below, the image filename is 3A920C_00000a6a_00000001_0000000a_noread.png.
  • Page 167 6 Application Settings • The image file will be downloaded from the V440-F reader's RAM drive to the Local Site folder you selected. This completes the image acquisition. V440-F Reader Image Storage Options Settings For the RAM drive procedure to function, Image Storage Options must be configured as shown below.

  • Page 168: Reset Application Or Factory Settings

    Clicking the Factory button returns the reader to default settings, including Communications settings. The reset is saved to flash memory. Because all settings will defaulted to their factory configuration, the following warning will appear: 6-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 169: Activate Account Management

    After entering valid credentials, click the blue Activate Account Management button. Clicking this button will create the Administrator account and will restart the application. 6-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 170 After you've clicked Activate Account Management, the WebLink application will be refreshed and you will see the login screen shown below. Since you haven't created other users yet, you must enter your own newly-created Administrator credentials. 6-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 171 6-11-2 Managing User Accounts When you select Add User, you will see the Create New User dialog, which allows you to set the username, password, and account type Controller or Monitor. 6-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 172 Clicking on the down arrow to the right of each user opens a view similar to the one shown below. This view allows you to update the User Role and Account Status. You can also delete a user from this view. 6-25 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 173 In the example shown here, the Administrator has changed the user's account from Unlocked to Locked. When a user's account is locked, a lock icon will appear to the right of the user's name. 6-26 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 174 Administrator to make changes to user accounts. The blue button allows the Administrator to modify user information, such as password, account type, or account status. The red button allows the Administrator to delete the user. 6-27 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 175 There are four types of User Account Status: Unlocked, Locked, Wait, and Continue. Each status is described below. 6-11-4 Changing Your Password Clicking Change My Password causes the following dialog to appear, allowing you to enter and verify a new password of your choice. 6-28 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 176 If you are the Administrator, you can either Disable Account Management and retain your account information and that of the other users, or you can Disable and Delete Users, which will erase your account information and that of the other users. 6-29 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 177: About Weblink

    Model, Serial Number, Part Number, MAC ID, Sensor resolution, Firmware version, Boot code version, Browser, Operating System, and Screen Resolution. Note: The information in this dialog is selectable so that you can copy it to a clipboard. Clicking Contact us... takes you to https://automation.omron.com. 6-30 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 178: Terminal

    Filters ............7-4 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 179: Send

    Serial commands sent from the Terminal appear in yellow text and reader output is returned in white text. Click the eraser icon to clear the Terminal screen of all commands, reader responses, and decode output. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 180: Find

    7 Terminal Find The Find field in the top right of the window allows you to enter a specific character string to locate within the data on the Terminal screen. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 181: Filters

    Cmd button is selected, only serial commands are shown. 7-3-2 Response When the Response filter button is selected, responses sent back from the reader are shown. When only the Response button is selected, only responses sent back from the reader are shown. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 182 7 Terminal 7-3-3 Output When the Output filter button is selected, decode output from the reader is shown. When only the Output button is selected, only decode output from the reader is shown. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 183 7 Terminal V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 184 8-12 Differences from Default ........8-38 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 185: Advanced Settings

    Each menu of Advanced Settings commands is shown in the following nine sections, and an additional section is included that shows an example of the Differences from Default menu, which shows only commands that are different from WebLink defaults. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 186: Camera Setup

    • Autocalibration may turn on Pixel Binning automatically. • When using the Configuration Database, Pixel Binning can be turned on or off on an image by image basis. Any decodes within that image will work on reduced-resolution symbols. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 187 8 Advanced Settings Illumination Brightness – This value is set to off for the V440-F. This function does not apply to this unit because it does not have built-in lighting. Light Source – Light source is always set to External Strobe. By default, the reader sends an external strobe signal out on Output 3.

  • Page 188: Communications

    These commands also control Preamble and Postamble settings for decoded data output, Response Timeout, LRC Status, ACK/NAK Options, and Polling Mode Options. Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-3-1 Communications Menu V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 189 EtherNet/IP Byte Swapping and PROFINET Byte Swapping allow you to switch the order in which bytes are transmitted big-endian or little-endian between the reader and the PLC. If enabled, the bytes are swapped for 2-byte words. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 190 8 Advanced Settings Custom Ethernet Link By default, the V440-F reader operates as a server, and communicates with the host over TCP/IP for both commands and data. Custom Ethernet Link gives you the ability to create an Ethernet interface that is bound to the command processor per your own requirements.
  • Page 191 TCP: The reader can only connect to one server when configured as a client. UDP and Multicast: The reader can only send data out on to one UDP port. UDP is limited to UDP/IP in order to avoid broadcasting data on the network. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 192 2 = Send – The device will only send data to the connecting endpoint. Any data received is immediately disposed of and not processed. 3 = Send/Receive Default – The device will be able to send and receive data to the connecting endpoint. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 193 By default, the counter is set to 128 hops which is more than enough for a typical packet to reach its destination host but can be configured to last longer or shorter per network requirements. Default = 128 8-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 194 UDP, Type = Server Default, Capabilities = Send/Receive Default. Send-Only Capabilities <K166,1,1,0,2> Interpretation of K Command Settings: Custom Ethernet Link Enabled Default, Transport Layer = UDP, Type = Server Default, Capabilities = Send. 8-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 195 Multicast, Type = Client, Capabilities = Send/Receive Default, IP Address = 224.0.1.90, Port = 5050. Send-Only Capabilities <K166,1,2,1,2, ,224.0.1.90, ,5050> Interpretation of K Command Settings: Custom Ethernet Link Enabled Default, Transport Layer = Multicast, Type = Client, Capabilities = Send, IP Address = 224.0.1.90, Port = 5050. 8-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 196: Read Cycle

    The Read Cycle menu shows all the commands that control all aspects of read cycle, including triggering, read cycle timing, and image processing. Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-4-1 Read Cycle Menu 8-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 197: Symbologies

    The Symbologies menu shows all the commands that allow you precise control of the parameters of all enabled code types. Parameters differ depending on the unique standards of each code type. Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-5-1 Symbologies Menu 8-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 198 DotCode symbol. In the example below, 40 is the number of columns, and 7 is the number of rows. <K561,DOTCODE_COL_ROW=40#7#> Swap columns and rows when the same symbol is oriented vertically. <K561,DOTCODE_COL_ROW=7#40#> 8-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 199 The decode time impact of this feature is low when there is no internal alignment pattern. Data Matrix Symbol with Multiple Data Regions: Serial Command: <K478,,0> Default Setting: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Examples: <K478,,0> = Disabled <K478,,1> = Enabled 8-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 200 Vertical requires that the entire symbol be oriented vertically in the reader’s field of view. Curved 2D Curved 2D is designed for Data Matrix and QR Code symbols on bottles and other cylinders. Curved Data Matrix 8-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 201 If you prefer to use serial commands, the following command allows you to enter your settings via a Terminal. Serial Command: <K564,Convert Shift-JIS to UTF-8> Default Setting: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Examples: <K564,0> = Disabled <K564,1> = Enabled 8-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 202 If you prefer to use serial commands, the following command allows you to enter your settings via a Terminal. Serial Command: <K567,2D Damaged Mode> Default Setting: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Examples: <K567,0> = Disabled <K567,1> = Enabled 8-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 203 EB Mode should not be enabled with the WOI at the size of the full image. The reader will stop decoding Data Matrix symbols. Serial Command: <K569,0> Default Setting: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled Greater than 0 = Number of Boundary Pixels to Add Examples: <K569,0> = Disabled <K569,8> = Eight-Pixel Boundary 8-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 204 ½ to a ¼ for the symbol-to-surface ratio in the image. Enabling the Curved 2D when the Data Matrix symbol is small compared to the curve will increase the time required to decode the symbol. 8-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 205 • Fast Linear Mode Horizontal and Fast Linear Mode Vertical cannot be combined with other Advanced Decoding Parameters commands. • 1D Quiet Zone Violation cannot be combined with other Advanced Decoding Parameters com- mands. 8-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 206 LEDs, the enabling or disabling of messages about symbol quality, and the sending of signals to external systems such as conveyors and light stacks. Command Parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-6-1 I/O Menu 8-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 207 V440-F readers provide no calibration features. The image captured by the reader is processed as-is and the intensity values of the image 0 – 255 are directly mapped to 0 – 100% reflectance grading purposes.
  • Page 208 Note this evaluation can potentially add significant processing time to the overall process and each specification requires independent evaluation. Furthermore, enabling any single parameter within a given specification requires the complete grading evaluation. 8-25 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 209 If the symbol is moved within the field of view, it will receive a different score. It is recommended that external illumination is used and evaluated closely for response characteristics when performing ISO 15416 grading. Figure 1: Uneven Illumination 8-26 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 210 This creates circumstances in which the overall grade can be lower than the lowest average grade, particularly when there are degrading features in the symbol from different parameters. 8-27 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 211 ISO 15416 specification. The Minimum Reflectance parameter grade and value provided for output is an average value for each measured scan over the entire symbol. 8-28 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 212 F / 0.0. When the serial output for Quiet Zone is a letter grade, 95% of scans must pass. When the serial output is a numeric grade, the output shows the passing percentage. 8-29 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 213  Reflectance Margin Reflectance Margin is a calculation that follows the procedure of Modulation but also takes into account individual cell state errors. Reflectance Margin is calculated in accordance with the ISO 15415 specification. 8-30 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 214 Cell Contrast is a measure of contrast that differs from ISO 15415 using a statistical value calcu- lated from the measurements at the grid centers. Cell Contrast is calculated in accordance with the ISO 29158 specification. 8-31 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 215 ISO 29158 specification.  Unused Error Correction Unused Error Correction measures the remaining error correction available after correcting the errors within the decoded symbol and is calculated in accordance with the ISO 29158 specification. 8-32 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 216: Symbol Quality

    Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-7-1 Symbol Quality Menu Important: For descriptions of symbol grading functionality, refer to the Symbol Grading section in I/O. 8-33 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 217: Match String

    Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-8-1 Match String Menu 8-34 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 218: Diagnostics

    The Diagnostics menu shows commands that allow you to change various service messages as well as the reader's name. It also allows you to examine the read-only count values for multiple reader functions and states. Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-9-1 Diagnostics Menu 8-35 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 219: Image Storage

    Application Settings menu. Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-10-1 Image Storage Menu 8-36 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 220: Configuration Database

    • Process a single captured image multiple times using different IP and decode parameters; • Determine how the image dimension parameters will be implemented (Window of Interest or Region of Interest). Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-11-1 Configuration Database Menu 8-37 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 221: Differences From Default

    The Differences from Default menu shows only commands whose parameters are not currently set to WebLink defaults. Commands from any of the eight categories may appear in this menu. Command parameters can be changed directly from this menu. 8-12-1 Differences From Default Menu 8-38 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 222: Appendix A General Specifications

    General Specifications This section contains general information about V440-F readers. A-1 General Specifications ......... . A-2 A-2 Grounding and Power.
  • Page 223 *4. Camera operates External Input at 24 VDC when supplied at the same time as PoE. *5. In an electrically noisy environment, use only the V440-F in combination with a noise filter cable (V430-W□F-□M) to ensure proper operation. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 224 Appendices V440-F Cable and Accessory Specifications V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 225 Appendices V440-F Cable and Accessory Specifications (continued) V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 226 Note: If a malfunction occurred to your reader by noise, mount a noise filter (RSAL2001W manufactured by TDK-Lambda Corp.) close to the reader's power-supply terminals and ground the chassis of the filter. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 227 "2-Terminal Power Supply" must still provide an "Earth" connection to the imager. "Signal Ground" can be used for communications and/or discrete signal ground reference. It must not be used as Power Ground or Earth Ground. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 228 Appendices A-3 Accessories and Cables V440-F C-Mount Code Reader ¼-20 Reader Mounting Block Kit V440-AM0 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 229 Appendices Smart Series R-70 Ring Light to V440-F Mounting Bracket Kit V440-AM1 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 230 Appendices Smart Series R-100 Ring Light to V440-F Mounting Bracket Kit V440-AM2 Smart Series R-70 Ring Light Polarizer Kit 98-9000301-01 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 231 Smart Series R-100 Ring Light Polarizer Kit 98-9000302-01 QX-1 Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN – 2 Meters – Light ON / Dark ON 99-9000016-01 QX-1 Interconnect Module – Power, Trigger, Smart Light Control Breakout 98-000103-02 A-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 232 Appendices QX-1 Field-Wireable M12 4-Pin Plug for Any Trigger Source or Photo Sensor – Screw Terminals 98-9000239-01 A-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 233 Power Supply, 100-240VAC, +24VDC, M12 12-Pin Socket – 1 Meter – U.S. / Euro Plug 97-000012-01 Omron Microscan Smart Light Series – Integrated Power and Strobe Control Module See Omron Microscan Smart Light Offering – Ring, DOAL, Large Area Lighting...
  • Page 234 Reader to QX-1 Interconnect Cables – 1 Meter, 3 Meters, or 5 Meters M12 Socket to M12 Plug QX-1 is used as breakout module for common IO signals and power. V430-WQ-1M V430-WQ-3M V430-WQ-5M A-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 235 M12 Socket to M12 Plug, with Power Filter – 300 mm V430-WQF-1M QX-1 M12 to Smart Light Power and Strobe Control Cables – 3 Meters M12 Plug on QX-1 to 5 Pin Socket on Light 61-000204-01 (Continuous Power) 61-000218-01 (Strobe Control) A-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 236 Appendices Y Cable, Reader/Power and Smart Light Power (Continuous On) – 1 Meter 61-9000135-01 Y Cable, Reader/Power and Smart Light Strobe Control – 1 Meter 61-9000137-01 A-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 237 RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common Function Trigger Power (+VIN) Default New Master Output 1 Output 3 Ground (-VIN) Input Common RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common A-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 238 RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common Function Trigger Power (+VIN) Default New Master Output 1 Output 3 Ground (-VIN) Input Common RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common A-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 239 Appendices M12 to RS-232 Breakout – 1 Meter or 3 Meters V430-WR-1M V430-WR-3M A-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 240 Appendices Reader to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with RS-232 Breakout – 2.7 Meters V430-WQR-3M Reader to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with USB Keyboard Wedge Breakout – 2.7 Meters V430-WQK-3M A-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 241 Smart Series Light Cable 5 Pin M12 Female to Flying Leads, 3 Meters and 5 Meters 61-000186-01 61-000187-01 DSP60 24VDC 2.5A DIN Mount Power Supply NER-011504100 Kit, Spot Light, Blue, Telecentric Lens with Flying Leads Extension Cable 98-9000304-01 A-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 242 98-000134-02 Industrial High-Flex Ethernet Cables Industrial High-Flex cables provide an interface between V440-F readers and other devices. These cables are designed for harsh environments that could damage a traditional CAT 5 cable. The overmold design provides increased strain relief. Thumbscrew locking keeps the connection secure despite shock and vibration.
  • Page 243 Appendices A-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 244: Appendix B Electrical Specifications

    B-1 V440-F Connectors ........
  • Page 245 Appendices B-1 V440-F Connectors RJ45 Connector Function TA– TC– TB– TD– M12 12-Pin Socket Connector M12 12-Pin Socket V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 246: Appendix C Serial Command Usage

    K commands can be used to configure all aspects of the V440-F Reader. All V440-F K commands are available in Appendices D through N. C-1 Serial Command Syntax ......... C-2...
  • Page 247 C-1 Serial Command Syntax This section explains the structure and syntax of Omron Microscan’s proprietary serial commands – K commands. K command are used to configure the V440-F Reader. All K commands are described in Appendices D through N. Serial Command Format Omron Microscan readers are controlled by two types of serial commands: configuration commands and utility commands.
  • Page 248 Entering Control Characters in Serial Commands To enter control characters within a serial command, hold down the Ctrl key while typing the desired character. Example: To enter a carriage return and line feed (^M^J), enter <K141,1,CNTL-m CNTL-j> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 249 Appendices V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 250: Appendix D Communications

    D-16 PROFINET ........... D-23 D-17 Entering ASCII Characters as Hex Values ......D-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 251: Introduction

    For example, When reading a code of 12345, the default output data is below. Output format of serial Output data communications ASCII character notation: Hex notation: Addition to read strings, coordinate information of a read code and the print quality evaluation information can be added. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 252: Communications Serial Commands

    Postamble <K142,status,postamble characters> Response Timeout <K143,response timeout> LRC Status <K145,status> ACK/NAK Options <K147,RES,REQ,STX,ETX,ACK,NAK> Polling Mode Options <K148,RES,REQ,STX,ETX,ACK,NAK> EtherNet/IP Byte Swapping Enabled <K163,status> PROFINET <K164,status> <K166,status,transport layer,type,capabilities,IP Custom Ethernet Link address,multicast address,port,check connection, timeout (milliseconds),TTL> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 253: Custom Ethernet Link

    Appendices D-3 Custom Ethernet Link By default, the V440-F reader operates as a server, and communicates with the host over TCP/IP for both commands and data. Custom Ethernet Link functionality gives you the ability to create an Ethernet interface that is bound to the command processor per your own requirements.
  • Page 254 This section explains how to configure the Custom Ethernet Object in the reader. The Custom Ethernet Link K Command <K166> allows you to configure the Custom Ethernet Object in the reader. Important: For information about Omron Microscan's proprietary K Command syntax, see Appendix...
  • Page 255 2 = Send – The device will only send data to the connecting endpoint. Any data received is immediately disposed of and not processed. 3 = Send/Receive Default – The device will be able to send and receive data to the connecting endpoint. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 256 Port Destination Not Found, then it will continue to send 0 length packets in an exponential back-off delay until the device no longer receives ICMP packets. This feature is disabled by default. 0 = Disabled Default 1 = Enabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 257 • Type = Server Default; • Capabilities = Send  Client Mode The following client modes will connect to a TCP Server with IP Address 192.168.188.5 listening on port 5050. Send/Receive Capabilities <K166,1,0,1,3,192.168.188.5, ,5050> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 258 Interpretation of K Command Settings: • Custom Ethernet Link Enabled Default, Transport Layer = UDP; • Type = Client; • Capabilities = Send/Receive Default; • IP Address = 192.168.188.5; • Port = 5050 Send-Only Capabilities <K166,1,1,1,2,192.168.188.5, ,5050> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 259 <K166,1,2,1,2, ,224.0.1.90, ,5050> Interpretation of K Command Settings: • Custom Ethernet Link Enabled Default, Transport Layer = Multicast; • Type = Client; • Capabilities = Send; • IP Address = 224.0.1.90; • Port = 5050 D-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 260: Host Port Connections

    Options: 0 = One D-4-4 Data Bits, Host Port Only changed if necessary to match host setting. Usage: <K100,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits> Serial Cmd: Default: Eight 0 = Seven Options: 1 = Eight D-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 261: Host Port Protocol

    Poll Address <K140,protocol,address> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 to 50 Options: 1 = Poll address 0x1C, Select address 0x1D 2 = Poll address 0x1E, Select address 0x1F 50 = Poll address 0x7E, Select address 0x7F D-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 262: Ack/Nak Options

    (if enabled). When the sender receives an ACK, too many NAKs, or times out (if already enabled), it will send a RES (if enabled) to terminate the transaction. Note: See ACK/NAK Data Flow Examples for sample ACK/NAK communication scenarios. D-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 263: Polling Mode Options

    D-7-1 RES-NAK Defaults RES: (Reset) REQ: (Request) STX: (Start of Text) ETX: (End of Text) ACK: (Acknowledge) NAK: (Negative Acknowledge) Note: See Polling Mode Data Flow Examples for sample Polling Mode communication scenarios. D-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 264: Ethernet

    Determines how the reader’s IP address will be defined. Static In Static Mode, the reader uses the user-defined IP address. This is the default state for the V440-F. DHCP In DHCP Mode, the reader automatically acquires the IP address, Subnet, and Gateway addresses from a DHCP or BOOTP server.

  • Page 265: Response Timeout

    The time that the reader will wait before timing out if ACK, NAK, and ETX Definition: are enabled, and a host response is expected. <K143,response timeout> Serial Cmd: 12 (in 1 ms increments) Default: 0 to 255 (A zero (0) setting causes an indefinite wait.) Options: D-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 266: Lrc (Longitudinal Redundancy Check) Status

    (two 1s = 0, two 0s = 0, a 1 and a 0 = 1). The extra LRC character is then appended to the transmission, and the receiver (usually the host) performs the same addition and compares the results. <K145,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled D-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 267: Protocol Configuration Examples

    Baud Rate: 230K; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 2; Data Bits: 8 <K100,9,0,1,1> ACK/NAK <K140,4> Default RES and REQ (00, disabled); STX=0x01; ETX=0x1B; <K147,,,01,1B,2E,1F> ACK=0x2E; NAK=0x1F RS-232 enabled <K102,0> 50 ms Response Timeout <K143,50> D-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 268: Preamble

    ^M corresponds to: carriage return. Default: To enter control characters within a serial command, hold down the Ctrl Options: key while typing the desired character. Example: <K141,1,CNTL-m> to enter the control character ^M. D-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 269: Postamble

    Serial Cmd: ^M^J corresponds to: carriage return/line feed. Default: To enter control characters within a serial command, hold down the control Options: key while typing the desired character. Example: <K142,1,CNTL-m CNTL-j> to enter ^M^J. D-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 270: Usb Hid/Keyboard

    Appendices D-14 USB HID / Keyboard Note: The V440-F is an Ethernet-only device. HID requires a USB interface and is not supported. D-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 271: Ethernet/Ip Byte Swapping Enabled

    Appendices D-15 EtherNet/IP Byte Swapping Enabled Enables or disables EtherNet/IP byte swapping for decode data. Definition: <K163,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled D-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 272: Profinet

    Appendices D-16 PROFINET Enables or disables the PROFINET communications protocol. Definition: <K164,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled D-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 273: Entering Ascii Characters As Hex Values

    Note that the “status” field contains only a . This is because the only field that is being changed is the “postamble character(s)” field. (See Serial Configuration Command Conventions for a more detailed explanation of this command shortcut.) D-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 274: Appendix E Calibration

    E-4 Additional Notes about Calibration ....... E-9 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 275: Calibration Serial Command

    Appendices E-1 Calibration Serial Command <K529,gain,exposure,symbol type,WOI framing,WOI margin, Calibration Options line scan height,processing,calibration manager> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 276: Calibration Overview

    Appendices E-2 Calibration Overview Calibration is one of the most powerful features of the V440-F. The calibration process can be initiated by serial command or in the WebLink user interface. When the reader enters calibration, it runs through an optimization cycle that sets the ideal parameters for reading symbols at the highest possible level of performance.

  • Page 277: Calibration Options

    The image sensor converges on the optimal gain value within a few image frames. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 278 Quick Calibrate uses a basic histogram profile to bring the image into an acceptable dynamic range that will provide good contrast for decoding symbols in most environments. This routine is optimized for a fast process to execute in under 1 second. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 279 Row and Column If the calibration process is successful, the Window of Interest will be modified to frame the symbol as well as an additional margin area around the symbol, determined by the WOI Margin parameter. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 280 If the margin causes the image to exceed the maximum image size, it will be reduced accordingly. <K529,gain,exposure,symbol type,WOI framing,WOI margin,line scan height,processing, Serial Cmd: calibration manager> Default: 75 (pixels) 20 to 1280 Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 281 Complex Complex allows full image analysis and processing settings to optimize the stability and speed of the decoder. It can be used on DPM symbols and other difficult symbols, but processing time will increase. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 282: Additional Notes About Calibration

    The Search process will use the configurable Window of Interest for image captures. However, when the search process is completed, the WOI will be reduced to include only the symbol of interest and some additional boundary area. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 283 Appendices E-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 284: Appendix F Read Cycle

    F-14 Decodes Before Output ........F-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 285: Read Cycle Serial Commands

    4,time between captures 4 and 5,time between captures 5 and 6,time between captures 6 and 7,time between captures 7 and 8> Image Storage <K244,image storage type,image store mode> Image Processing Timeout <K245,image processing timeout> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 286: Read Cycle Setup

    Set the Time Before First Capture and Time Between Captures if Rapid Mode is used. This is to maintain processing backlog (tuning – depending on total read cycle time and object rate of motion). Note: The capture rate increases as the frame size decreases. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 287: Multisymbol

    Definition: data to be output when the data is from two separate 2D symbols of the same code type. <K222,number of symbols,multisymbol separator,allow duplicates> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 288: Trigger Mode And Filter Duration

    Note: If Trigger Mode is set to Continuous Read 1 Output, the reader will behave as if Number of Symbols were set to 1, regardless of the user-defined configuration. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 289 The read cycle ends with a good read output, or, depending on the End of Read Cycle setting, a timeout or new trigger occurs. <K200,3> Serial Cmd: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 290 <K200,5> Serial Cmd: Note: In Serial Data, sending a non-delimited start serial character will start a read cycle; however, a non-delimited stop serial character has no effect. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 291 <K200,trigger mode,leading edge trigger filter,trailing edge trigger filter> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 to 65535 (Trigger filter range: 32.0 µs to 2.10 seconds.) Options: When Trailing Edge Trigger Filter is set to 0, no filtering is performed. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 292: External Trigger State

    Usage: Determines the active state of the trigger signal applied to the cable input of Definition: the reader. <K202,active state> Serial Cmd: Default: Active Closed 0 = Active Open Options: 1 = Active Closed V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 293: Serial Trigger

    Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mnemonic characters. Note: Serial Data or Serial Data or External Edge triggering mode must be enabled for Serial Trigger Character to take effect. F-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 294: Start Trigger Character (Non-Delimited

    <K229,start character> Serial Cmd: NUL (00 in hex) (disabled) Default: Two hex digits representing any ASCII character except XON and XOFF. Options: F-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 295: Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited

    • In Serial Data or External Edge trigger mode, either a Start trigger character or a hardware trigger can start an edge trigger read cycle. <K230,stop character> Serial Cmd: NUL (00 in hex) (disabled) Default: Two hex digits representing an ASCII character. Options: F-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 296: End Of Read Cycle

    In the case of External Level, a falling edge trigger ends the read cycle but the next read cycle does not begin until the occurrence of the next rising edge trigger. F-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 297 (whichever occurs first) ends the read cycle. F-9-2 Read Cycle Timeout Read Cycle Timeout is the duration of the read cycle. Definition: <K220,end of read cycle,read cycle timeout> Serial Cmd: 100 (x10 ms) Default: 1 to 65535 Options: F-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 298: Capture Mode

    <K241,capture mode,number of captures,rapid capture mode,continuous capture Serial Cmd: burst count,images per read cycle limit,read cycle history> Default: 1 to 255 (No limit) Options: F-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 299 Number of Captures setting. First trigger starts the read Capture Captures on every trigger cycle Read cycle ends on New Trigger or Timeout, as configured. Processing F-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 300 Specifies the number of images that can be stored in read cycle history. <K241,capture mode,number of captures,rapid continuous capture burst count,images Serial Cmd: per read cycle limit,read cycle history> Default: 0 to 254 Options: F-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 301: Capture Timing

    Note: Number of Captures and number of frame delays (Time Between Captures) must be the same. Start of Read Cycle Time Delay Between Captures = 0 Diagram A End of Read Cycle Time Delay Between Captures varies. Diagram B F-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 302: Image Processing Timeout

    • If a timeout occurs during processing and no symbols in the field of view have been decoded, the image will be recorded as a No-Read. For this reason, a longer timeout should be tried to ensure that the symbol is decoded successfully. F-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 303: Image Storage

    Last Mode In this mode, image storage continues after available memory limits are reached. The oldest image in memory is overwritten, so you will always have the most recent stored image. F-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 304 Stored Frame Number of Symbols No Read Frame # 1 No Read Frame # 2 Good Read, Symbol # 1 Frame # 3 No Read Read Cycle Result Frame # 2 Stored Frame F-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 305: Decodes Before Output

    F-14-1 Good Decode(s) Needed This value specifies the number of times a symbol needs to be read to Definition: qualify as a good read. <K221,good decode(s) needed> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 to 255 Options: F-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 306: Appendix G Symbologies

    Symbologies This section describes the various symbol types that can be decoded by V440-F readers. G-1 Symbologies Serial Commands ........G-2 G-2 Data Matrix .

  • Page 307: Symbologies Serial Commands

    <K481,status,check character output,fixed symbol length status, BC412 fixed symbol length> DataBar-14 <K482,status> DataBar Limited <K483,status> DataBar Expanded <K484,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> <K485,status,unused,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol MicroPDF417 length> DotCode <K497,status,rotation mode,expected rows,expected columns> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 308: Data Matrix

    When enabled, will decode ECC 100 symbols. Definition: <K479,ECC 200 status,ECC 000 status,ECC 050 status,ECC 080 status, Serial Cmd: ECC 100 status,ECC 140 status,ECC 120 status,ECC 130 status> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 309 When enabled, this option will add extra processing for larger Data Matrix Definition: symbols that have added alignments. <K478,DMRE status,optimize using DM internal alignment pattern> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 310: Aztec

    The level of Reed-Solomon error correction used with Aztec is configurable, from 5% to 95% of the total data region. The recommended error correction level is 23% of symbol capacity plus codewords. <K458,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 311: Qr Code

    QR Code has error protection capability. Data can often be restored even if a part of the symbol has become dirty or damaged. <K480,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Enabled 0 = Disabled Options: 1 = Enabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 312: Micro Qr Code

    Micro QR Code is a 2D matrix symbology that comes in 4 different symbol Definition: sizes, the largest capable of encoding 35 numeric characters. <K459,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Enabled 0 = Disabled Options: 1 = Enabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 313: Code 39

    (3x) the narrow element width. <K470,status,check character status,check character output status,large Serial Cmd: intercharacter gap,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,full ASCII set> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 314 ASCII character set, from 0 to 255. <K470,status,check character status,check character output status,large Serial Cmd: intercharacter gap,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,full ASCII set> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 315: Code 128/Ean 128

    <K474,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,EAN 128 status, Serial Cmd: output format,application record separator status,application record separator character,application record brackets,application record padding> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled 2 = Required Options: 0 = Disabled G-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 316 This is not done for the last field of a symbol. <K474,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,EAN 128 status, Serial Cmd: output format,application record separator status,application record separator character,application record brackets,application record padding> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled G-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 317 When enabled, the check character is read and compared along with the Definition: symbol data. When disabled, symbol data is sent without the check charac- ter. <K481,status,check character output,fixed symbol length status,fixed Serial Cmd: symbol length> Default: 1 to 64 Options: G-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 318: Interleaved 2

    I-2/5 has been popular because it is the most dense symbology for printing Usage: numeric characters less than 10 characters in length; however, Omron Microscan does not recommend this symbology for any new applications because of inherent problems such as truncation.
  • Page 319 Length # 2 fields can form the start or end of the range. <K472,status,check character status,check character output,symbol length Serial Cmd: #1,symbol length #2,guard bar status,range mode status> Default: Enabled 0 = Disabled Options: 1 = Enabled G-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 320: Code 93

    G-10-2 Symbol Length (Code 93) This is the symbol length value against which all Code 93 symbols will be Definition: compared. <K475,status,fixed symbol length status,symbol length> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 to 64 Options: G-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 321: Codabar

    <K471,status,start/stop match,start/stop output,large intercharacter Serial Cmd: gap,fixed symbol length status,symbol length,check character type,check character output> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled G-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 322 This condition must be accounted for if a fixed length is also being used. <K471,status,start/stop match,start/stop output,large intercharacter gap,fixed Serial Cmd: symbol length status,symbol length,check character type,check character output> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled G-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 323: Upc/Ean

    Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled 2 = Required Options: 0 = Disabled Disabled UPC Supplementals will not be decoded. Enabled When enabled, the reader will try to decode a main and a supplemental. G-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 324 Either 2 character or 5 character supplementals will be considered valid. 2 Characters Only Only two character supplementals will be considered valid. 5 Characters Only Only five character supplementals will be considered valid. G-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 325 This formatting reverses the zero suppression that is used to generate the symbol in the UPC specification. <K473,UPC status,EAN status,supplementals status,separator status, Serial Cmd: separator character,supplemental type,format UPC-E as UPC-A> Default: Enabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled G-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 326: Pharmacode

    Sets the minimum number of bars that a Pharmacode symbol must have to Definition: be considered valid. <K477,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,minimum Serial Cmd: number of bars,bar width status,direction,fixed threshold value,back- ground color> Default: 1 to 16 Options: G-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 327 Pharmacode symbol must have to be considered valid. <K477,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,minimum Serial Cmd: number of bars,bar width status,direction,fixed threshold value,background color> Default: White 0 = Black Options: 1 = White G-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 328: Postal Symbologies

    When Australia Post is enabled (<K460,2>), the reader will only decode Australia Post symbols. Japan Post When Japan Post is enabled (<K460,3>), the reader will only decode Japan Post symbols. Royal Mail When Royal Mail is enabled (<K460,4>), the reader will only decode Royal Mail symbols. G-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 329 If U.S. Post and PLANET Status are both enabled, the reader will decode Definition: PLANET symbols. <K460,postal symbology type,POSTNET status,PLANET status, Serial Cmd: USPS4CB status> Default: Enabled 0 = Disabled Options: 1 = Enabled G-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 330 If U.S. Post and USPS4CB Status are both enabled, the reader will Definition: decode USPS4CB symbols. <K460,postal symbology type,POSTNET status,PLANET status,USPS4CB Serial Cmd: status> Default: Enabled 0 = Disabled Options: 1 = Enabled G-25 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 331: Gs1 Databar

    1-digit indicator. DataBar-14 is 96 modules wide. It can be stacked in two rows, it can read omnidirectionally if printed in full height, or horizontally if height-truncated for small marking. <K482,status> Serial Cmd: Default: Enabled 0 = Disabled Options: 1 = Enabled G-26 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 332: Pdf417

    <K476,status,unused,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 to 2710 Options: • Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. G-27 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 333: Micropdf417

    The reader will ignore any symbol not having the specified length. <K485,status,unused,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Serial Cmd: Default: 1 to 366 Options: Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. G-28 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 334: Composite

    As required by the application. Usage: Allows the user to change the separator character from a comma to a new Definition: character. <K453,mode,separator status,separator> Serial Cmd: , (comma) Default: Any ASCII character. Options: G-29 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 335: Dotcode

    If you specify the exact column dimensions, only DotCode symbols of the same dimensions are decoded. <K497,status,rotation mode,expected rows,expected columns> Serial Cmd: Default: 0 to 256 Options: G-30 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 336 H-22 Image Push to Host Detailed Setup ......H-44 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 337 Threshold, Symbol Contrast, Symbol Contrast Threshold, Modulation, Modulation Threshold, Reflectance Margin, Reflectance Margin Threshold, Fixed Pattern Damage, Fixed Pattern Damage Threshold, Axial Nonuniformity, Axial Nonuniformity Threshold, Grid Nonuniformity, Grid Nonuniformity Threshold, Unused ECC,Unused ECC Threshold> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 338 Output 3 Threshold, Cell Contrast, Cell Contrast Threshold, Cell Modulation, Cell Modulation Threshold, Fixed Pattern Damage, Fixed Pattern Damage Threshold, Axial Nonuniformity, Axial Nonuniformity Threshold, Grid Nonuniformity, Grid Nonuniformity Threshold, Unused ECC, Unused ECC Threshold> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 339: Symbol Data Output

    Definition: With Any Good Read enabled, the reader outputs symbol data for any qualified symbol in the read cycle regardless of Matchcode Type setting. No Read is output if no symbols are qualified. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 340 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Disabled When set to Disabled, the symbol data output does not contain symbology information. Enabled When set to Enabled, the symbol data output contains a three-character symbology identifier sequence. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 341: Read Message

    A string of up to 64 characters. Note: No-Read Message will only be transmitted if Symbol Data Output is set to Match, Mismatch, or Good Read. No-Read Message can be set to any ASCII character. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 342: Read Duration Output

    H-4-2 Read Duration Output Separator Definition: User defined character that separates the symbol information from the Read Duration Output. Serial Cmd: <K706,status,separator> Default: [space character] Options: Any ASCII character. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 343: Serial Verification

    When set to Control, two characters are transmitted to represent a non-displayable character. For example, a carriage return will be shown as: ^M. Serial Cmd: <K701,serial command echo status, unused, control/hex output> Default: Control Options: 0 = Control 1 = Hex V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 344: Appendix I Symbol Quality

    Symbol Quality Usage: Typically used when a discrete indication is needed to flag a symbol quality condition. Definition: Activates discrete output when a symbol quality condition is met, depending on the symbol quality option enabled. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 345 The programmable output is active when the Output On condition has been met and is held active until a new read cycle begins. • Note: All of the Output On modes are inhibited when any Output on Warning is active for Output 1. H-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 346: Trend Analysis Output 1

    Trigger Evaluation Period Definition: The number of triggers to examine for the trend analysis condition. Serial Cmd: <K780,trend analysis mode,trigger evaluation period,number to output on, decodes per trigger threshold> Default: Options: 0 to 255 H-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 347 Enabling this setting will also append the decode count to the symbol data. Serial Cmd: <K780,trend analysis mode,trigger evaluation period,number to output on, decodes per trigger threshold> Default: Options: 0 to 65535 H-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 348: Iso/Iec 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1

    If enabled, toggles Output 1 to an active state when UEC Threshold is met. Serial Cmd: <K800,output on symbol contrast,symbol contrast threshold,output on print growth,print growth threshold,output on axial non-uniformity,axial non-uniformity threshold,output on UEC,UEC threshold> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled H-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 349 <K800,output on symbol contrast,symbol contrast threshold,output on print growth,print growth threshold,output on axial non-uniformity,axial non-uniformity threshold,output on UEC,UEC threshold> Default: Grade C Options: 0 = Grade A 1 = Grade B 2 = Grade C 3 = Grade D H-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 350: Iso/Iec 15415 Symbol Quality Output 1

    ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 351 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 352 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 353 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 354 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-19 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 355: Iso/Iec 15416 Symbol Quality Output 1

    Zone, quiet zone threshold > Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-20 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 356 Zone, quiet zone threshold > Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-21 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 357 Zone, quiet zone threshold > Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-22 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 358 Zone, quiet zone threshold > Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-23 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 359 Zone, quiet zone threshold > Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-24 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 360 Zone, quiet zone threshold > Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-25 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 361: Iso/Iec 29158 Symbol Quality Output 1

    ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled H-26 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 362 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled H-27 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 363 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled H-28 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 364 ECC, unused ECC threshold> Default: Grade B Options: 0 = Grade D 1 = Grade C 2 = Grade B 3 = Grade A H-29 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 365: Diagnostics Output 1

    This condition will only be held for one service timer click. Note: This feature cannot be used if the reader is in a Continuous Read mode. Serial Cmd: <K790,unused 1,service unit> Default: Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled H-30 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 366: Other Outputs

    ECC, unused ECC threshold> H-31 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 367 ECC, unused ECC threshold> H-13-7 Diagnostics Output 2 Serial Cmd: <K791,unused 1,service unit> H-13-8 Configurable Output 3 Serial Cmd: <K812,output on,output state,pulse width,output mode> H-32 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 368 ECC, unused ECC threshold> H-33 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 369 ECC, unused ECC threshold> H-13-14 Diagnostics Output 3 Serial Cmd: <K792,unused 1,service unit> H-34 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 370: Power On/Reset Counts

    Serial Cmd: <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,power-on flash saves> Power-On Flash Saves uses a 16-bit counter that increments each time an reader setting is saved to the customer parameter section of flash memory with a <Zc> command. H-35 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 371: Time Since Reset

    Serial Cmd: <K407,hours,minutes> Default: 16-bit counter (0 to 60) Minutes uses a 16-bit counter that increments every 60 seconds. Note: Time counts are reset at power-on, but not with an <A> or <Z> command. H-36 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 372: Service Message

    An ASCII string between 1 and 10 characters. Threshold Serial Cmd: <K409,status,service message,threshold,resolution> Default: 300 (5 minutes) Options: 1 to 65535 Resolution Serial Cmd: <K409,status,service message,threshold,resolution> Default: Seconds Options: 0 = Seconds 1 = Minutes H-37 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 373: User-Assigned Name

    The user-assigned name is saved at power-on and custom defaults, and is stored as a “sticky” parameter so it cannot be defaulted without a <Zrdall> or <K412d> command. Serial Cmd: <K412,user-assigned name> Options: ASCII string, up to 19 characters H-38 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 374: Output Object Info

    The point with the lowest X + Y sum will be output first, followed by the next three points in a clockwise direction. Example: (032,040)(287,056)(287,279)(048,271) H-39 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 375: Database Identifier Output

    H-19-2 Separator Usage: The separator character separates the symbol data from the database identifier. Serial Cmd: <K759,status,separator> Default: <space> Options: Any ASCII character. H-40 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 376: Quality Output

    When the read cycle ends, the reader outputs any decoded symbol data along with the decodes per trigger count. Serial Cmd: <K704,separator,decodes per trigger status> Default: Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled H-41 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 377: Image Push To Host

    Image File Format defines the image format you want to use. Serial Cmd: <K763,image storage status,stored image type,image storage,image file format,image quality,image scale,file save options> Default: Options: 0 = PNG 1 = JPG 2 = BMP H-42 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 378 File Save Options determines which files you want to save. Serial Cmd: <K763,image storage status,stored image type,image storage,image file format,image quality,image scale,file save options> Default: Image Options: 1 = Image 2 = Read Cycle Report 3 = Image + Read Cycle Report H-43 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 379: Image Push To Host Detailed Setup

    Transfer Optimization defines how the image is going to be stored in triggered captured modes. Serial Cmd: <K764,image storage location,FTP host info,transfer optimization,RAM drive size in MB,save image until,action at image storage limit> Default: Speed Options: 0 = Speed (Lossy) 1 = Accuracy (Lossless) H-44 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 380 The following is a list of the number of images to be saved when the Image File Format is PNG and, the Image Scale is Full. No. of images to be saved Resolution default: 20MB Max.: 50MB 0.3 Mpix 1.2 Mpix 5 Mpix H-45 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 381 Serial Cmd: <K764,image storage location,FTP host info,transfer optimization,RAM drive size in MB,save image until,action at image storage limit> Default: Stop Options: 0 = Stop 1 = Erase Oldest First H-46 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 382 ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output ......I-5 Omron Microscan Symbol Quality Output ......I-7 ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality Output .

  • Page 383: Symbol Quality Serial Commands

    Output unused ECC> <K726,aperture,overall,edge determination,decode,contrast, ISO/IEC 15416 Symbol Quality minimum reflectance,minimum edge contrast,modulation, Output defects,decodability,quiet zone> <K727,overall,cell contrast,cell modulation,fixed pattern ISO/IEC 29158 Symbol Quality damage,axial nonuniformity,grid nonuniformity,unused Output ECC> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 384: Overview Of Symbol Quality

    ISO/IEC 16022 Parameters, Omron Microscan Grading Parameters, ISO/IEC 15415 Parameters, ISO/IEC 15416 Parameters, and ISO/IEC 29158 Parameters. Symbol Quality parameters are separated into ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output, Omron Microscan Symbol Quality Output, ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality Output, ISO/IEC 15416 Symbol Quality Output, and ISO/IEC 29158 Symbol Quality Output.

  • Page 385: Symbol Quality Separator/Output Mode

    Symbol Quality Separator/Output Mode Symbol Quality Separator applies to all Symbol Quality groups: ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output, ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality Output, ISO/IEC 15416 Symbol Quality Output, ISO/IEC 29158 Symbol Quality Output, and Omron Microscan Symbol Quality Output. I-3-1 Symbol Quality Separator Inserts a separator between each enabled field of the symbol quality output.

  • Page 386: Iso/Iec 16022 Symbol Quality Output

    If enabled, the print growth is appended to the symbol data according to the ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output Mode setting. <K709,symbol contrast,print growth,axial non-uniformity,UEC> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 387 If enabled, the UEC is appended to the symbol data according to the ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output Mode setting. <K709,symbol contrast,print growth,axial non-uniformity,UEC> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 388: Omron Microscan Symbol Quality Output

    When enabled, the decode time is appended to the symbol data. <K710,percent cell damage,total read time,capture time,locate Serial Cmd: time,decode time,pixels per element,ECC level,matrix size,quiet zone,symbol angle> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 389 Data Matrix symbol’s L-shaped finder pattern relative to the reader. <K710,percent cell damage,total read time,capture time,locate Serial Cmd: time,decode time,pixels per element,ECC level,matrix size,quiet zone,symbol angle> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 390: Iso/Iec 15415 Symbol Quality Output

    F (0.0) if C < When enabled, the Contrast is attached to the symbol output data as a value. <K725,aperture,overall,contrast,modulation,reflectance margin,fixed Serial Cmd: pattern damage,axial non-uniformity,grid non-uniformity,unused ECC> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 391 When enabled, the Axial Non-Uniformity is attached to the symbol out- put data as a value. <K725,aperture,overall,contrast,modulation,reflectance margin,fixed Serial Cmd: pattern damage,axial non-uniformity,grid non-uniformity,unused ECC> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled I-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 392 0 = Disabled I-6-10 Grading Report <VAL3>: Responds with a text report that summarized the grading of ISO/IEC15415. This command will return the evaluation results, in a format similar to the one shown below. I-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 393: Iso/Iec 15416 Symbol Quality Output

    When enabled, the Edge Determination is attached to the symbol out- put data as a value. <K726,aperture,overall,edge determination,decode,contrast,minimum Serial Cmd: reflectance,minimum edge contrast,modulation,defects,decodability,quiet zone> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled I-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 394 When enabled, the Minimum Edge Contrast is attached to the symbol output data as a value. <K726,aperture,overall,edge determination,decode,contrast,minimum Serial Cmd: reflectance,minimum edge contrast,modulation,defects,decodability, quiet zone> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled I-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 395 When enabled, the Quiet Zone is attached to the symbol output data as a value. <K726,aperture,overall,edge determination,decode,contrast,minimum Serial Cmd: reflectance,minimum edge contrast,modulation,defects,decodability, quiet zone> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled I-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 396 Appendices I-7-12 Grading Report <VAL4>: Responds with a text report that summarized the grading of ISO/IEC15416. This command will return the evaluation results, in a format similar to the one shown below. I-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 397: Iso/Iec 29158 Symbol Quality Output

    When enabled, the Fixed Pattern Damage is attached to the symbol output data as a value. <K727,overall,cell contrast,cell modulation,fixed pattern damage,axial Serial Cmd: non-uniformity,grid non-uniformity,unused ECC> Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled I-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 398 0 = Disabled I-8-8 Grading Report <VAL5>: Responds with a text report that summarized the grading of ISO/IEC29158. This command will return the evaluation results, in a format similar to the one shown below. I-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 399 Appendices I-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 400 J-7 New Master Pin ..........J-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 401: Matchcode Serial Commands

    Number of Master Symbols <K224,number of master symbols> New Master Pin <K225,status> Sequence Step Interval <K228,sequence step interval> Master Symbol Data <K231,index,master symbol data> Match Replace <K735,status,match replacement string> Mismatch Replace <K736,status,mismatch replacement string> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 402: Overview Of Matchcode

    (b) Send a <G> (Read Next Symbol as Master Symbol) command. (c) Enable the New Master Pin command and activate the discrete input to store the next symbol read as the master symbol. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 403: Appendix J Matchcode

    <K223,matchcode,sequential matching,match start position, match Serial Cmd: length,wildcard,sequence on No Read,sequence on mismatch,placeholder character> Default: 0 to 3000 Options: Note: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enable this feature. 0 disables this feature. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 404 As an example of Sequence on No Read Disabled, consider the following series of decodes: Master Symbol Decoded Symbol Master Symbol after Decode No Read 003 (not sequenced) No Read 004 (not sequenced) No Read 004 (not sequenced) V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 405 The Placeholder Character can be any ASCII character. For example, if Definition: the Placeholder Character is ?, then Cat, Car, and Cap all match Ca?. <K223,matchcode,sequential matching,match start position,match Serial Cmd: length,wildcard,sequence on No Read,sequence on mismatch,placeholder character> Any ASCII character. Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 406: Sequence Step Interval

    <K228,sequence step interval> Serial Cmd: Default: Any number from 1 to 32768. Options: Example: If Sequence Step is set to 3 and Sequential Matching is set to Increment: Master Symbol Decoded Symbol Master Symbol after Decode V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 407: Match Replace

    0 = Disabled J-5-1 Replacement String User-defined data string that, when enabled, replaces symbol data Definition: whenever a match occurs. <K735,status,replacement string> Serial Cmd: Default: MATCH An ASCII string up to 64 characters. Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 408: Mismatch Replace

    0 = Disabled J-6-1 Replacement String User-defined data string that, when enabled, replaces symbol data Definition: whenever a mismatch occurs. <K736,status,replacement string> Serial Cmd: Default: MISMATCH An ASCII string up to 64 characters. Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 409: New Master Pin

    Good Read, starting with Index 1. Note: For the V440-F, Input 1 (pin 3) is Default and Input 2 (pin 4) is New Master.
  • Page 410 K-10 Fast Linear Mode ..........K-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 411: Camera And Ip Setup Serial Commands

    Curved 2D <K563,Curved 2D> Shift-JIS to UTF-8 <K564,Shift-JIS to UTF-8> 1D Quiet Zone Violation <K565,1D Quiet Zone Violation> Scale Image <K566,Scale Image> 2D Damaged Mode <K567,2D Damaged Mode> Attempt Morphology Manipulation <K568,Attempt Morphology Manipulation> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 412: Window Of Interest

    Definition: <K516,row pointer,column pointer,row depth,column width> Serial Cmd: Default: All models: 0 V440-F 50C QSXGA: 0 to (2048 – row depth) Options: Column Pointer Defines the column position of the upper-left starting point of the image window. Definition: <K516,row pointer,column pointer,row depth,column width>...
  • Page 413 Pointer value. <K516,row pointer,column pointer,row depth,column width> Serial Cmd: Default: V440-F 50C QSXGA: 2048 V440-F 50C QSXGA: 3 to (2048 – row pointer) Options: Column Width Defines the size, in columns, of the image window. Maximum value is defined as Definition: the maximum column size of the image sensor minus the Column Pointer value.

  • Page 414: Pixel Binning

    2:1 reduction in the horizontal pixels for a combined 4:1 reduction. An image with a dimension of 640 x 480 will be scaled to 320 x 240. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 415: Camera Settings

    Before configuring the gain, the required exposure should be set, and the gain should be configured to optimize the exposure setting. <K541,exposure,gain> Serial Cmd: Default: Any number between 0 – 100, representing 0% to 100% Options: Gain is set in 1% increments. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 416: Illumination

    Fixed Light On Delay Time allows you to configure a light pulse that is shorter than the sensor’s integration time. The V440-F’s image sensor is very fast (the V440-F sensor supports 16 μs shutter exposure times), and this delay accounts for any potential lag time in external lighting hardware.

  • Page 417: Morphological Pre-Processing

    Morphological Pre-Processing allows you to select the method for processing images, and to choose the operator size for that method. Important: This command must be set to Enabled for Morphological Operation to function. <K550,morphological pre-processing> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 418: Morphological Operation And Operator Size

    Erode increases the dark cell size of a symbol. Useful for increasing the dark cell size of a dark-on-light Data Matrix symbol. Dilate (Shrink Dark) Dilate increases the light cell size of a symbol. Useful for increasing the light cell size of a light-on-dark Data Matrix symbol. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 419 (measured in pixels) in which the morphological operation is being performed. <K551,0,morphological operation,operator size> Serial Cmd: Default: Small Options: 3 = Small (3 pixels by 3 pixels) 5 = Medium (5 pixels by 5 pixels) 7 = Large (7 pixels by 7 pixels) K-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 420: Damaged Symbol

    Code 128 and Code 39 symbols. It is effective on symbols with high noise and partial bar missing. Enabling Damaged Symbol may significantly increase decode time. <K519,1D damaged symbol status> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled K-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 421: Linear Security Level

    <K560,linear security level> Serial Cmd: Default: Aggressive Options: 0 = Aggressive 1 = Normal 2 = Secure K-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 422: Fast Linear Mode

    Fast Linear Mode to match that direction. Horizontal requires that the entire symbol be oriented horizontally in the reader’s field of view. Vertical requires that the entire symbol be oriented vertically in the reader’s field of view. K-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 423 Appendices K-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 424: Appendix L Configuration Database

    L-11 Shift Database Indexes Up by One ....... L-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 425: Introduction

    • Settable parameters: Exposure, Gain, Focal Distance, Pixel Binning, Window of Interest / Region of Interest, Symbology, Morphology Operator, Morphology Size, Tray ID, and Matrix ID. • Switch command of the database: <K255-,index> • Automatic switching function of the database: <K252,number of active indexes.sort database> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 426: Configuration Database Serial Commands

    Load Current Settings from Database <K255-,index> Request Selected Index Settings <K255?,index> Request All Database Settings <K255?> Remove Database Index <K255r#> Shift Database Indexes Up by One <K255i#> <K256,switch mode,frame count/time,image process Database Mode looping,image dimensions> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 427: Number Of Active Indexes

    Sort Database moves the database entry that produced a successful Definition: decode to the first position in the list of database entries. <K252,number of active indexes,sort database> Serial Cmd: Default: Disabled 1 = Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 428: Configuration Database Status

    Region of Interest setup. There is no benefit to Pixel Binning to increase processing speed when ROI is configured, because the frame size would need to be increased to make Pixel Binning possible. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 429 Serial Cmd: <K255,index,exposure,gain,focal distance,pixel binning,row pointer,column pointer,row depth,column width,symbology,morphology operator,morphol- ogy size,tray id,matrix id> Default: All models: 0 V440-F 50C QSXGA: 0 to (2048 – row depth) Options: L-4-7 Column Pointer The image dimension settings can be applied as a Window of Interest or a...
  • Page 430 If enabled, QR Code will be active for this database index. Code 128 (Add 8) If enabled, Code 128 will be active for this database index. Code 39 (Add 16) If enabled, Code 39 will be active for this database index. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 431 If enabled, Micro QR Code will be active for this database index. Aztec (Add 131072) If enabled, Aztec will be active for this database index. Postal Symbologies (Add 262144) If enabled, Postal Symbologies will be active for this database index. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 432 If there are multiple matrix setups with different grids, like 4 x 3, or 6 x 6, they can be assigned multiple database indexes in a user-defined sequence. Serial Cmd: <K255,index,exposure,gain,focal distance,pixel binning,row pointer,column pointer,row depth,column width,symbology,morphology operator,morphology size,tray id,matrix id> Default: 0 or 1 Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 433: Database Mode

    Useful in applications where it is necessary to process a single captured Usage: image multiple times using different IP and decode parameters. Serial Cmd: <K256,switch mode,frame count/time,image process looping,image dimensions> Default: Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled L-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 434 Determines how the image dimension parameters will be implemented. Definition: Serial Cmd: <K256,switch mode,frame count/time,image process looping,image dimensions> Default: 1 (ROI) 0 = Window of Interest (WOI) Options: 1 = Region of Interest (ROI) L-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 435 IP and decode settings. Also, if this feature is used in conjunction with Output Filtering, multiple decoded symbols in a captured image frame can be output according to their location in the field of view. L-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 436: Request Selected Index Settings

    Shifts every database index up by one and re-numbers the database indexes. Definition: <K255i,#> Serial Cmd: <K255i,3> Example: The current settings are assigned to database 3. The previous database 3’s settings become database 4’s settings; database 4’s settings become database 5’s settings, etc. L-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 437 Appendices L-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 438 M-9 Other Operational Serial Commands ......M-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 439: Operational Commands

    Software Reset, Recall Default Parameters except Communication and Custom Unit <Ard> Resets Name Parameters Software Reset, Recall Power-On Default Parameters <Arp> Software Reset, Recall Customer Default <Arc> Parameters <l1> = lowercase ‘L’, one <l0> = lowercase ‘L’, zero V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 440 Initiate Optimize Operation <OPT> Initiate Un-Optimize Operation <UNOPT> Display Optimize Status <OPT?> Barcode Configura- Enter Barcode Configuration <BCCFG> tion ISO/IEC 15415 Grading Report <VAL3> ISO/IEC 15416 Grading Report Symbol Quality <VAL4> ISO/IEC 29158 Grading Report <VAL5> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 441: Read Rate

    Enter Percent Test Sending <Cp> instructs the reader to transmit the percentage of decodes and any decoded symbol data. End Read Rate Test Sending <J> ends both the Percent test and the Decodes/Second test. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 442: Counters

    Sending <W> sets the Match Counter to 0. Mismatch Counter Sending <X> displays the number of decoded symbols since the last reset that do not match the master symbol. Mismatch Counter Reset Sending <Y> sets the Mismatch Counter to 0. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 443: Device Control

    Disabling the reader will not affect any commands that have already been downloaded. Enable Reader Sending <H> will turn the reader ON and allow it to enter read cycles. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 444: Master Database

    If no master symbol data is available, the output will be: <5/>. Serial Cmd: <K231?,master symbol number> Caution: Be sure to add the ? or you will delete the master symbol. Note: This command returns the number of master symbols if no number is included. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 445 For example, to delete master symbol # 5, send the following: <K231,5,>. The command is entered with a blank master symbol data field, which tells the reader to delete the selected master symbol from the database. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 446: Firmware

    • When you send <!a> (a request for the application code checksum), the reader returns: <!a/APP_CHECKSUM> • When you send <!b> (a request for the boot code checksum), the reader returns: • <!b/BOOT_CHECKSUM> • When you send <!p> (a request for profile module checksum), the reader returns: <!p/PROFILE_CHECKSUM> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 447: Default/Reset/Save

    <Arp> command is issued. M-7-3 Defaults Defaults are Omron Microscan firmware settings or saved customer settings that can be recalled, either by software or hardware reset. M-7-4 Customer Default Parameters Customer default parameters (saved by <Zc>) are the same set of parameters as power-on parameters...
  • Page 448 Omron Microscan default parameters are contained in the firmware and cannot be changed. Software Defaults Omron Microscan default parameters can be recalled (loaded into current settings) with <Ard> command or recalled and saved for power-on with the <Zrd> command. Hardware Default In cases where a software or hardware reset is not possible, it may be necessary to reset the code reader to factory settings by connecting the unit’s DEFAULT pin to either GROUND or VIN, depending...

  • Page 449: Reader Status Request

    M-8-3 <K??> All Descriptor Status Request This request will return all current descriptors for every K command, starting with the lowest K com- mand value and ending with the highest K command value. M-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 450 This request will return the value range and storage type description of all fields in the requested K command. M-8-8 <Knnn?*> Display Command Wildcard This request will return the individual K command status, description, and range for each parameter. M-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 451: Other Operational Serial Commands

    The data collected by the Optimize operation can be saved for a power-on condition, using the <Z> command. M-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 452 All files in “saved” directory /saved All files in all directories Deletes all files in the root directory /del Deletes all files in the saved directory /saved/del Deletes files in all directories del*.* M-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 453 Once Bar Code Configuration Mode has been entered, the Data Matrix symbols can be thought of as serial data. You can configure the reader by printing labels in Omron Microscan’s serial command format. Commands are processed as if the data were streamed in through the serial port. The reader will acknowledge the symbol with a green flash, and echo the serial data to the host.

  • Page 454: Appendix N Output Format

    N-11 Unique ID ........... N-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 455: Output Format Serial Commands

    Global Sorting Options symbol overlap height percentage,minimum same-column symbol overlap width percentage> Matrix Mode <K765,active matrices,active index> <K766,index,x0,y0,cell width,cell height,columns,rows,horizontal offset, Matrix Mode Template Attributes vertical offset,horizontal overlap/underlap,vertical overlap/underlap> Unique ID <K767,active unique IDs,active index> V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 456: Output Format Status

    When Output Format Status is set to Disabled, output formatting is globally disabled. N-2-2 Output Format Status Enabled When Output Format Status is set to Enabled, output formatting is enabled. However, Format Assign, Format Insert, and Format Extract must be properly set up as well. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 457: Format Assign

    Note that there is also a global formatting “enable” command that must be set for the formatting to be applied. Serial Cmd: <K742,symbol number,status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled (Assigns parameters to specified symbol.) V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 458: Format Extract

    Defines the length (in consecutive characters) that will be extracted and placed in Definition: user-defined output. Serial Cmd: <K740,output index,start location,length> 0 (Disabled; end of format cell array) Default: 0 to n (maximum number of characters in the symbol data). Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 459: Format Insert

    8 hex characters per insertion per database entry. Serial Cmd: <K741,output index,length,hex string> NUL (00 in hex) Default: 00 to FF (As many as 4 bytes, or hex values.) Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 460: Output Filter Configuration

    Serial Cmd: <K744,filter number,symbology,length,wildcard,placeholder,data,unused,database indextray ID,matrix index> “ ? ” = 3F (hex) Default: Any ASCII input in the form of a pair of hex characters. Options: Example: 3F = ? 00 = disabled V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 461 Mode. When the index is greater than 0, all other parameters in the command are ignored except the filter number. Serial Cmd: <K744,filter number,symbology,length,wildcard,placeholder,data,unused,database index,tray ID,matrix index> Default: 0 = (Disable matrix output) 0 to 1 Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 462: Number Of Filters

    For example, if the number of filters is 1, then only filter index # 1 will be applied. If the number of filters is 2, then only filter index # 1 and filter index # 2 will be applied, etc. Serial Cmd: <K745,number of filters> Default: 0 to 400 Options: V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 463: Global Sorting Options

    Default: Any number from 0 to 100 (0 = 0% and 100 = 100%) Options: Example: Symbol B is part of R1 if Minimum Same-Row Symbol Overlap Height Percentage is set to 20. N-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 464 Row Direction = Left to Right Column Direction = Top to Bottom Column Direction = Bottom to Top Expected Output: (Decoder Separator = “,”) Expected Output: (Decoder Separator = “,”) C,B,A,F,NR1,D,J,I,H,NR2,K NR2,D,A,K,H,NR1,B,I,F,C,J (Continued on next page.) N-11 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 465 Row Direction = Right to Left Row Direction = Left to Right Column Direction = Bottom to Top Column Direction = Top to Bottom Expected Output: (Decoder Separator = “,”) Expected Output: (Decoder Separator = “,”) K,NR2,H,I,J,D,NR1,F,A,B,C J,C,F,I,B,NR1,H,K,A,D,NR2 N-12 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 466: Matrix Mode

    Active Index Active Index specifies which single matrix is currently active from among the available Definition: matrix templates. Serial Cmd: <K765,active matrices,active index> Default: 0 = Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled N-13 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 467: Matrix Mode Template Attributes

    The Columns field specifies the number of columns in the matrix template. Definition: Serial Cmd: <K766,index,x0,y0,cell width,cell height,columns,rows,horizontal offset,vertical offset, horizontal overlap/underlap,vertical overlap/underlap> Default: 1 to 400 (Rows and columns multiplied together must not exceed the number of codes, Options: which is 400.) N-14 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 468 Options: ...(continued) 48 = –4% Vertical Offset 49 = –2% Vertical Offset 50 = 0% Vertical Offset 51 = +2% Vertical Offset 52 = +4% Vertical Offset ...(continued) 100 = 100% Vertical Offset N-15 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 469 48 = –4% Vertical Underlap 49 = –2% Vertical Underlap 50 = 0% Vertical Overlap / Underlap 51 = +2% Vertical Overlap 52 = +4% Vertical Overlap ...(continued) 100 = 100% Vertical Overlap N-16 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 470: Unique Id

    0 to 20 Options: N-11-2 Active Index Active Index specifies which single unique ID is currently active from among the available Definition: unique IDs. Serial Cmd: <K767,active unique IDs,active index> Default: 0 to 20 Options: N-17 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 471 Appendices N-18 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 472: Appendix O Firmware Update

    Firmware Update This section describes how to update V440-F C-Mount Code Reader firmware using the Device Discovery Utility (DDU). O-1 Introduction ..........O-2 O-2 Preparation .
  • Page 473 • Be careful not to disconnect the cable that connects the V440-F to your computer during the update. • The updated firmware cannot be downgraded. If you accidentally apply old firmware, you may not be able to connect to the V440-F. Be sure not to apply an older firmware version.
  • Page 474 O-2-1 How to Back Up the V440-F Setting File using WebLink Save the current settings to the V440-F by clicking the flash icon at the upper right of the WebLink interface. Click the gear icon at the upper right of the WebLink screen and then click the Save icon in the Application Settings menu that appears.
  • Page 475 Start the Device Discovery Utility (DDU). The browser will launch and automatically search for the connected V440-F. When the connected V440-F is detected, an image of the detected reader and its identifying information will be displayed. Click the image of the V440-F.
  • Page 476 Appendices Be sure that the Serial Number matches the V440-F main unit. If they match, click Update Firmware or WebLink. The message below will be displayed. Click OK. You will then see the password entry screen. Leave the password field blank and click OK.
  • Page 477 Appendices Select the .zip file and click Open. A progress bar will appear as the V440-F update begins. The update may take several seconds. You will see the following message displayed on the DDU screen. The reader reboot may take several seconds.
  • Page 478 Appendices During or after the reboot, you may see the message below. Simply wait until the V440-F reappears on the DDU screen. The following screen will be dispayed when the firmware update is finished. Select the detected V440-F. Click Open WebLink.
  • Page 479 Check the firmware version to be sure it is correct. When the WebLink user interface is displayed, click the gear icon at the upper right of the screen and then click About WebLink button in the Application Settings menu that appears. Make sure the V440-F update has been applied. This completes the V440-F firmware update procedure using the Device Discovery Utility (DDU).
  • Page 480 Appendices O-3-1 Apply the Saved Configuration File to the V440-F Apply the pre-saved settings to the V440-F. Open WebLink and press [Gear Icon]-[Load] at the top right of the screen. Select the saved setting file (.wls) and click [Open]. The configuration file is expanded.
  • Page 481 Appendices O-10 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 482: Appendix P Communications Protocol

    P-1 Protocol Command Table........P-2 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 483 Control Characters Hex Value Effect of Command (Mnemonic Displayed in Menu) (Entered in Menu or by Serial Command) Reset Request Reset Start of Text End of Text Acknowledge Negative Acknowledge Begin Transmission XOFF Stop Transmission V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 484: Appendix Q Ascii Table

    P-1 ASCII Table ........... P-2 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 485 Appendices Q-1 ASCII Table Ctrl “ & < > V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 486: Appendix R Q & A

    Q & A This section answers some common questions about V440-F functionality. R-1 Q & A ............R-2...
  • Page 487 Which parameter should be adjusted at Calibration, it is selectable with the following parameter on WebLink. Advanced - I/O tab - Calibration Options Can serial commands When executing the <@CAL> command, V440-F outputs numeric values indicating trial results in some rows and then calibrate brightness or Calibration PASSED. When failed, Calibration FAILED is output.
  • Page 488 Appendices A PC can access a RAM drive using the FTP client tool. The initial values of V440-F are as follows. Settings Value IP address 192.168.188.2 Path imagesd0/images/ How to access a RAM Account target drive from a PC? Password password Example: When using Internet Explorer to access.
  • Page 489 Constant Read state? different from the previous code is read. When you want to set V440-F so that it can read the same code again after some time passed, set End of Read Cycle Mode to Timeout and adjust Read Cycle Timeout.
  • Page 490 • Save images to the RAM drive. Images read according to Read Cycle can be saved in the RAM drive on V440-F. Click Gear icon at the upper right - Image Storage to open Image Save Options, and set the conditions to save images. Click the Advanced button to set other parameters such as Save Image Until.
  • Page 491 Appendices That of V440-F depends on the cell size (bar width) of a target code too. What is the readable The reference values are described on page A-5 to A-6, refer to them. installation distance? The read range is described, which was possible to read with typical cell size examples for the design readable focal distance per format.
  • Page 492 Data output complete On Good Read Read Holds ON state Cycle Pass until Read Start When a No-Read occurs Read Holds ON state Cycle Fail until Read Start Output data Output data Decode Data V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 493 Appendices V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...

  • Page 494: Appendix S Glossary Of Terms

    S-1 Glossary of Terms..........S-2 V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 495 Counter — Memory space allocated to keep track of imager events. Daisy Chain — Linkage of primary and secondary imagers allowing data to be relayed up to the host via auxiliary port connections. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 496 Focus — Any given point in an image at which light converges; the focal point. Frame — The total area captured in an image sensor while the video signal is not blanked. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 497 Object Plane — An imaginary plane in the field of view, focused by an imager’s optical system at the corresponding image plane on the sensor. Output — A channel or communications line. Data or discrete signals that are transmitted or displayed by a device. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 498 Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) — The creation of integrated circuits by combining thousands of transistor-based circuits on a single chip. Watchdog Timer — A security device that detects system crashes and attempts to reset the imager. V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
  • Page 499 Appendices V440-F C-Mount Code Reader User Manual...
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