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Artemis Vision RaPTr Systems Setup Manual

Artemis Vision RaPTr Systems Setup Manual

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System Set-Up Guide
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  • Page 1 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide System Set-Up Guide Gen 2c...
  • Page 2 Version: Gen 2c Revision Release Date: April 29, 2021 Artemis Vision reserves the right to make changes to the information in this document. It is the customer’s responsibility to refer to the version of the manual that corresponds to the appropriate version of the customer’s system.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide CONTENTS Configuration Types......................1 Example Set-Up Layouts ....................2 Scan Terminology ......................5 Mounting Information .....................5 Requirements and Recommendations ..............6 Handling Data ........................7 Set-Up Procedure ......................7...
  • Page 4: Configuration Types

    Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide CONFIGURATION TYPES First, determine the type of configuration your RaPTr system will use. Everything is included to set up each unit except as noted below. We support two configuration types: Drive Thru or Drive By (see Example Set-Up Layouts).
  • Page 5: Example Set-Up Layouts

    Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide EXAMPLE SET - UP LAYOUTS Default Set-Up Recommended Drive Path Default Set-up Readable Active Scan Area Scan Area ~2.5m to ~3.5m from door Door...
  • Page 6 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide EXAMPLE SET - UP LAYOUTS Distant Set-Up Recommended Drive Path Alternate Set-up 1 Readable Active Scan Area Scan Area ~3.5m to ~4.5m from door Door...
  • Page 7 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide EXAMPLE SET - UP LAYOUTS Drive By Set-Up Recommended Drive Path Active Scan Area Alternate Set-up 2 ~.5m to ~1m Drive By Mode •Barcodes on Readable Scan side of pallet...
  • Page 8: Scan Terminology

    Up Layouts. MOUNTING INFORMATION Each standalone RaPTr system comes with all necessary mounting hardware to connect it to a customer-supplied section of P1000 Unistrut in either configuration. The unit accepts 100-260VAC 50/60HZ. Default unit ships with a type B (North American) plug;...
  • Page 9: Requirements And Recommendations

    REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Barcode Requirements: RaPTr is most effective with 2D barcodes (Data Matrix) with a minimum module size of 4mm. See below for a 14 x 14 datamatrix at the recommended module size of 4mm. Other configurations are possible; contact Artemis Vision for details.
  • Page 10: Handling Data

    Prepare the area - A representative pallet should be placed in the typical location where you want to capture the barcodes. Launch the RaPTr software on the system. Detailed software setup is available in the RaPTr Interface and Architecture Guide.
  • Page 11 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide Choose camera by serial number. Then click Start: Adjust the FOV using the zoom adjustment on the lens (ring furthest from body of camera) until the area you can see covers enough physical space to accommodate...
  • Page 12 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide Adjust the Aperture on the lens (ring closest to camera). This allows more or less light into the sensor. You may have to physically add more light to your selected location.
  • Page 13 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide In focus Out of focus 11. View and adjust additional camera parameters by clicking the Parameters tab. See below: Note: These parameters are system settings so there is no need to customize by camera.
  • Page 14 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide Parameters Descriptions: Minimum Module Count Vertical - Minimum number of modules in each column of the data matrix. Maximum Module Count Vertical - Maximum number of modules in each column of the data matrix.
  • Page 15 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide field is left blank or the system cannot find this file, the system will play the default audible alarm sound. Barcode is 2D – Check for 2D data matrix, uncheck for 1D.
  • Page 16 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide 14. Configurable Display Areas – One can now adjust the amount of space allotted to display color bars and operator feedback messages. This is especially useful in scenarios where pallets are stacked, to...
  • Page 17 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide Additional Example Display Area: 15. For serverless operation, set-up is complete. Barcode reads and images are time- and date-stamped and written to the file system at C:\Artemis\Logs (see Handling Data).
  • Page 18 Artemis Vision RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) | System Set-Up Guide info@artemisvision.com (303) 832-1111 www.artemisvision.com...