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Laser Inspector
TM
Model L1000
Operator's Guide
Manual P/N 002-5568
Release Version: G
June 2011
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 746-8034
Phone
www.rjs1.com
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  • Page 1 Laser Inspector Model L1000 Operator’s Guide Manual P/N 002-5568 Release Version: G June 2011 RJS Technologies 701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107 Minneapolis, MN 55427 (763) 746-8034 Phone www.rjs1.com Website...
  • Page 2 Copyrights The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS Technologies, Inc. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use of the Laser Inspector L1000 software may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000.00 (17 U.S.C.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    URING ARRANTY ERIOD 2.4 T RADEMARKS 3.0 INTRODUCTION 3.1 W ARNINGS 3.2 M AINTENANCE EMPERATURE PECS 3.3 L ASER NSPECTOR ESCRIPTION AND EATURES EATURES 4.0 THE LASER INSPECTOR 4-1 (L L1000) IGURE ASER NSPECTOR ODEL M 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 4 8.1 C ONTINUOUS AND ULTI SCAN MODES 9.0 CONNECT TO OTHER DEVICES ONNECT TO OMPUTER ONNECT TO RINTER ONTACT FOR DETAILS APPENDIX A (CODE 128) 128 (R ISPLAY OF ULES A-1 (C 128 — S ABLE UBSET RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 5 APPENDIX E (PRINT FUNCTIONS) RINT UNCTIONS RINTOUT PTIONS NALYSIS TORAGE E-1 (C IGURE ONTINUOUS SCAN E-2 (M IGURE ULTI APPENDIX F (SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS) YMBOLOGY NALYSIS ARAMETERS F-1 (P ABLE ARAMETER RROR ESSAGE F-2, ABLE ARAMETERS HECKED FOR YMBOLOGY 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 6 UIET NALYSIS I-1 (A ABLE CCEPTABLE ARAMETERS FOR YMBOLS ITHOUT DDENDUMS I-2 (A ABLE CCEPTABLE ARAMETERS FOR YMBOLS DDENDUMS APPENDIX J OWNLOADING THE ATABASE ATABASE ETUP ATABASE ECORD OMMUNICATION ARAMETERS IELD ESCRIPTIONS APPENDIX K ARCODE EFINITIONS RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 7: Preface

    The RJS Model L1000 Laser Inspector Operator’s Guide contains proprietary information of RJS. It is intended solely for the use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. This information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express written permission of RJS.

  • Page 8: Copyrights

    1.7 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the components and save the container. If the container is crushed, punctured or water damaged save the container to prove a claim against the carrier. RJS is not responsible for transportation damage. Your Laser Inspector is packaged in a custom made container. After removing the unit from the...
  • Page 9 Have a test print available if applicable  Detailed explanation of the problem or question  Your company’s phone and fax numbers  701 Decatur Avenue North Suite 107 Minneapolis, MN 55427 (763) 746-8034 - phone 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 10: Warranty

    The liability of RJS under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part and/or unit. RJS may optionally choose to issue credit for any unit returned during the warranty period. You must promptly notify RJS of any defect in order to receive the full protection of this warranty. 2.2 Warranty Limitations The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral is expressed or implied.

  • Page 11: Service During

    Operator’s Guide Model L1000 Laser Inspector 2.3 Service During The Warranty Period If your Laser Inspector should fail during the warranty period, contact RJS or its authorized representative immediately upon discovery of the defect. A Return Authorization Number (RMA number)
  • Page 12 This product conforms to DHMS the laser gun, regulation 21 CFR subchapter J for use with listed class II EDP equipment notify RJS at once. Not user serviceable. Opening case voids warranty. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 13  Low battery indicator  Store and print capabilities  Multiple scan averaging  Auto-discriminates between many different symbologies  Serial interface permits analysis data to be printed on an optional RJS portable printer   002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 14 Model L1000 Laser Inspector Operator’s Guide 4.0 The Laser Inspector Figure 4-1 (Laser InspectorModel L1000) Laser gun display Indicator LEDs Function buttons Stand Battery Cover RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 15: Main Menu Selections

    Note: When scanning any barcode, the surrounding background should be the same color as the barcode background. For example, if your scan is picking up part of a dark table top, slip a white piece of paper under the bar code to assure a good read. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 16: Setup

    UPC/EAN tol. 90 - 115% Mag. The magnifications selections are: (See Appendix D for an explanation of magnifications.) - 89 % Mag - 115 % Mag 116 - 150 % Mag 151 - 200 % Mag RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 17 The next selection is Decode 3of 9 as: Decode 3of 9 as ANSI 3of 9 This selection is for choosing the Code 39 sub-specifications to be analyzed: ANSI 3 of 9 3of9 w/43 AIAG B-1 AIAG B-3/4/5 LOGMARS HIBC 3 of 9 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 18 Note: Select ON to activate the automatic printing mode; analysis data will print after each scan and the LCD will display “Printing Scan Analysis.” (See Appendix E) The next selection is: Printer Type TP140 Selections are: TP40, TP140, or Computer. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 19 From this screen choose the number of scans (from 2 to 10) to be used in the analysis. Or Select “Single” for a single scan, or “Continuous” for continuous scanning. See 8.1 Continuous and Multi-scan modes 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 20 When all Setup selections have been made, the Laser Inspector will navigate back to the Main Menu automatically. Note: All setup parameters are retained in non-volatile memory and will be saved until changed by you—even after the power is turned off. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 21: Storage

    You may enable or disable Store and Print by pressing Enter with the cursor on Storage. (Toggle from one option to the other.) When Storage is active, press Select to move the cursor to the % sign. Press Enter on the % sign to clear the Store and Print buffer. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 22: Storage And Database

    The Storage function is used to hold barcode data, to be printed or reviewed later. Up to approximately 75 barcodes may be held in storage. Please note that Database and Storage percentages are allocated in the Setup menus ex- plained in a previous section. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 23 The storage function is activated or deactivated in the Database/Storage menus explained in this section. SCAN SETUP DATABASE/STORAGE Press Select until the cursor is on the Database/Storage option  Press Enter to initiate the option  002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 24 Note: For an explanation about printing the contents of the Store and Print buffer See Appendix E. Note: Deactivating the database function does not alter the contents of the database buffer. See Appendix J (Downloading Data). RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 25: Scanning Symbols

    *01928374* ANSI I 2 of 5 Press Enter to navigate to the Pass/Fail Analysis screen, then begin pressing Select to scroll through the analysis screens. ANSI I 2 of 5 Acceptable (See Pass/Fail Analysis Screen section) 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 26: Pass/Fail Analysis Screen

    Symbology type (if symbol acceptable) See Table 1.  Symbology type and warning or rejected message (if symbol not acceptable) See Table  Scans remaining in multiple scan mode if the last scan has not been completed.  RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 27 X - Y % EAN8+5 European Article Number 8 digit with 5 digit addendum Note: (Previous Tables) All ANSI symbologies are traditional specifications using bar width deviation. X and Y represent the magnification range selected for UPC/EAN tolerances. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 28 EAN 8 plus 2 digit addendum E8+5 EAN 8 plus 5 digit addendum EN13 EAN 13 character 13+2 EAN 13 plus 2 digit addendum 13+5 EAN 13 plus 5 digit addendum Code 93 CBRV Codabar Variant RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 29: Data Analysis Screens

    Press Select to bring up the next screen (if applicable): Modck: 5 PASS Expect: 5 This display indicates (when applicable) the Mod check character decoded and the Mod check character that should have been decoded (expected) in the symbol. PASS or FAIL is also indicated. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 30 If the database is disabled, only the Pass/Fail Analysis screen will display. If the database function is enabled, but the data scanned is not found, the following database message will display: “Data Base Record Does Not Exist” (See Appendix J Downloading the Database) RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 31 See Table 3. The following shows the percentage of the tolerance represented by each position on the display: Negative numbers to the left indicate bars are narrower  Positive numbers to the right indicate bars are wider  002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 32: Acceptable

    -100% Tol. +100% -----RRRARR+++++ All bar widths are within tolerance Warning -100% Tol. +100% --------------------RRRAR(R) Most deviant element exceeded tolerance Rejected -100% Tol. +100% “A” is off the screen --------------------RRR(A) Average of all widths exceeded tolerance RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 33 + 50 to +78% + 79 to +99% Out of tolerance (wide) -22 to -49% -50 to -78% -79 to - 99% Out of tolerance, narrow Note: Solid indicators represent LEDs turned on The 9 possible patterns are displayed 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 34: Continuous And Multi-Scan Modes

    When multi-scans are selected the number of remaining scans needed to complete the analysis is displayed: *0192837465* 03 Scans Remain After the last scan a double beep or chirp will signal completion of the scan. The resulting analysis is an average of the scans. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 35: Connect To Other Devices

    Your Laser Inspector will connect to a computer with the optional laser to PC database downloading cable. Connect to Printer Your Laser Inspector will connect to an RJS printer (models TP-140, TP140A, or TP140B) with a serial interface cable. (Your Inspector will connect to a computer or printer with a serial interface cable; 9600 BPS, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.)

  • Page 36: Appendix A (Code 128)

    16 (maximum of 32), press Select to display the additional characters. (See Data Analysis Screens). Table A-1 shows the encodable code subsets for 128. The Laser Inspector display (in the shaded boxes) is just below the encodable code 128 character sets. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 37: Display Of Code 128 (Rules)

    • Double numeric characters designate the compressed digit mode in subset C only. • Single characters will always be displayed on the lower row and are applicable to only subsets A and B (normal printable characters.) 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 38 A-1) set A A-3) Calculated Digit 3 Digits 1 Char Cntl (Table mod check and 2 Code A-1) (Table (Table Line A-3) A-1) Feed (Table A-1) Refer to Code 128 tables (subsets) on the following pages: RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 39 VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODE-C CODE-B FNC-4 FNC-1 G R U START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 40 { | } ~ DEL FNC-3 FNC-2 SHIFT CODE-C FNC-4 u v w x y z { | } -> CODEA FNC1 START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 41 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 CODE-B CODE-C FNC-1 START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 42: Uss Shippingc

    Start C FNC1 0 0 The symbol is automatically analyzed as a USS Case Code symbol. For details consult the USS specification entitled Application Specification for the USS-128 Serial Shipping Container Code: (with symbol and shipping label guidelines). RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 43: Appendix B (Code 93)

    Code 93 in the figure. Remember, some ASCII characters require 2 Code 93 symbol characters. The Start/Stop and control characters cannot be displayed on the LCD as shown in Table B-1. They are displayed as: 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 44 > is substituted for encircled % ; is substituted for encircled / @ is substituted for encircled + The characters are also transmitted in this form in print and real time communications modes. See Table B-1 (Next Page) RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 45: Code

    Operator’s Guide Appendix B Table B-1 (Code 93 Character Set) ASCII CODE ASCII CODE ASCII CODE ASCII CODE Space ’ " & · — — • • < > ˜ — 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 46: Appendix C (Battery Displays)

    If the “Low Battery” condition displays, there is still power left in the battery to advance to the next screen or even do a scan. Low Battery If the “Replace Battery” condition displays, batteries should be replaced immediately. The unit will not operate properly in this condition. Replace Battery RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 47: Appendix D (Magnifications)

    Conversely, if a range of 151% - 200% magnification is selected and a 100% symbol is analyzed, there will be a greater chance of an acceptance message for the symbol (despite its possibly not being within specification) because of the more liberal tolerances of a larger symbol. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 48: Appendix E (Print Functions)

    This option prints all analysis data stored in the buffer. The last barcode that was scanned is printed first. When printing the buffer in multiple scan mode, don’t initiate printing before all scans of the current analysis are complete, otherwise, some completed scans could be lost. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 49 Figure E-2 (Multi-Scan) Laser Inspector L1000 Rev. X 4 scans were 04-Scan Avs Analysis selected ANSI 3of9 Acceptable *P0192837465* The results represents an Ratio: 3.0 average of the 4 D/bility .89 A -100% Tolerance. +100% ---------------+A++++++ 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 50: Appendix F (Symbology Analysis)

    Bar Width Deviation Range Warning Wide (or narrow) Bar Width Deviation Ave. Rejected Wide (or narrow) Addendum Parity Invalid Format (UPC/EAN) ANSI Decodability Warn D/bility (DCD, in initial (if enabled) Pass/Fail screen) Object in Quiet Zone Warning QZ/SS RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 51 MOD 103 .35X 128 Case Code 16 Data Char. Mod 10 .35X Format Check Mod 103 UPC/EAN MOD 10 See Note 5 See Note Codabar 2.2-3.0 .5X-8X ((5R-8)/20)X Variant CODABAR Code 93 STD CODE 93 C&K .35X 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 52 In cases where the random weight check digit is zero, when another value is expected, a Bad Mod Check Warning will not be issued. The LCD display and corresponding printout will note the discrepancy with a “CHK” message in place of “FAIL” as shown below: Modck: 0 5 Expect: 1 5 RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 53: Appendix G (Ansi Decodability)

    In the case of UPC and EAN symbols, the grade is calculated per a proposed guideline draft dated September 4, 1990 issued by the USS. Decodability Grade Conversions >= .62 = A >= .50 = B >= .37 = C >= .25 = D < .25 = F 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 54 Appendix G Operator’s Guide RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 55: Appendix H (Scanning Technique)

    (vs. .0075 inch, .190 mm). 2. More accurate correlation to the ANSI Decodability calculation is achieved. 3. Bi-directional scanning movement provides better quiet zone analyses. The CR1 is compatible with all previous models of Laser Inspector L1000 and D4000 w/laser. Scanning Technique For most accurate analysis calculations, the laser beam should strike the bar code at an angle of approximately 30 degrees from vertical as shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 56: Special Considerations

    When scanning codes on a low contrast substrate like brown corrugated material or a specular substrate such as shiny aluminum or plastic material, a scan angle other than 30 degrees from vertical may produce better decoding characteristics. Contact RJS Technical support if scanning problems occur.

  • Page 57: Appendix I (Quiet Zone Analysis)

    Table I-1 (Acceptable Parameters for Symbols Without Addendums) Symbology Leading QZ Trailing QZ UPC-A 9X Minimum 9X Minimum UPC-E 9X Minimum 7X Minimum EAN-13 11X Minimum 7X Minimum EAN-8 7X Minimum 7X Minimum 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 58: Table

    Trailing QZ GAP Size UPC-A 9X Minimum 5X Minimum 9 - 12X UPC-3 9X Minimum 5X Minimum 9 - 12X EAN-13 11X Minimum 5X Minimum 7 - 10X EAN-8 7X Minimum 5X Minimum 7 - 10X RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...

  • Page 59: Downloading The Database

    LCD when the scanned barcode matches the database. 3. The third field contains a message in the database file; it displays on the second row of the LCD when the scanned barcode matches the database. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 60 Turn on the Laser Inspector by pressing the ON switch or pressing the scanner trigger. Step 4) Using the MODE command of MS-DOS, enter the following: MODE COMx:9600,n,8,1 Where x is the number of the communications port to be used. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 61 A few seconds after the “Database Loading Completed” message has displayed, the Main Menu will display. Or you may encounter one of the following error messages: Memory Overflow (If the database exceeds the buffer limit) Format Error (If the data format is incorrect) 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 62: Communication Parameters

    Data Length: 8 bit  Parity: None  Stop bits: 1  Hardware/Software protocols: RJS PC database download serial interface cable (002-  2979) Database buffer size: 0 - 20K allocated via the Setup Menu  Key Field Descriptions Symbology characteristics to consider when creating key fields in your database: UPC Version “A”...
  • Page 63 The Interleaved 2 of 5 (I2of5) database key must be made up of all the digits in the barcode (including the Mod check digit found in the I2of5 Case Code specification, if applicable). Codabar The Codabar database key must be made up of all the digits in the barcode (excluding the Start/Stop codes). 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 64 The Code 128 database key must be made up of all the printable data characters in the barcode (excluding the Mod check digit, the Start/Stop codes or any function characters). For Case Code 128, the Mod-10 check digit must be included in the database key. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 65 The ratio of height to width of a barcode symbol. An element of a barcode symbol whose reflectance is less than the global threshold. A Bar is the dark (reflective) element of a barcode. (As opposed to a space which is the light reflective element.) 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 66 The ratio of the widest bar or space to the narrowest. Bar Reflectance (Rb) The smallest reflectance value in a bar. Bi-directional Code A barcode that can be read left to right or right to left. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 67 The less deviation, the higher the grade. Decodability is a measure of print accuracy using the symbology reference decode algorithm. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 68 (15%). If the value is equal to or greater than the threshold, the grade is “A.” If the value is less than the threshold, the grade is “F.” RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 69 Encoded Area The total linear dimensional space taken by all characters of a code pattern including start/stop and data. First Read Rate The percentage of successful “reads” of a barcode symbol on the first attempt. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 70 The first and last bars of a barcode symbol usually having the pattern 101. A guard bar generally follows the leading quiet zone and precedes the trailing quiet zone. This term is used mostly for UPC/EAN symbologies. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 71 A barcode or symbol printed vertically with the individual bars looking like the rungs of a ladder. Laminate See Over-laminate Laser Scanner A barcode reading device that uses a low energy laser light source for illumination. Magnification Factor The size of a printed barcode compared to a standard (nominal) size. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 72 This condition is affected by aperture size.) This parameter grade can be “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F.” The modulation grade is based on the relationship between minimum edge contrast (Ecmin) and symbol contrast (SC). RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 73 A unit of measure used to define the wavelength of light, equal to 10-9 meter. Nominal The intended value for a specific parameter. Tolerances are generally specified as posi- tive and negative deviations from this value. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 74 The number of characters in a symbol required for start, stop and checking. Over-laminate A coating or material adhered to the scanning surface of a barcode symbol. Parity A system for encoding characters as “odd” or “even” for self checking of barcodes. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 75 The Model L1000 does not check for PCS. Profile See Scan Reflectance Profile Quiet Zone The area immediately preceding the start character and following the stop character in a barcode symbol as specified in a particular application and/or symbology specification. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 76 Barcode readers and verifiers are calibrated for reflectance using these known values. Required PCS This is the minimum PCS percent required for the symbol. Resolution The dimension of the smallest code element that can be printed; the higher the resolution the clearer the image. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 77 The element of a barcode symbol whose reflectance is greater than the global threshold. A Space is the light reflective element. (As opposed to a bar which is the dark reflective element.) Space Reflectance (Rs) Reflectance of a space. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 78 Symbol contrast is the difference in reflectance values of the “lightest” space (including the quiet zone) and the “darkest” bar of the symbol. The greater the difference, the high- er the grade. SC = Rmax - Rmin RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 79 Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry. Technology Park/Atlanta, P.O. Box 105113 Atlanta, GA 30348-5115 Threshold (Global Threshold) see Global Threshold) Transmission Mode The mode where light is transmitted through a film master symbol rather than reflected from a printed symbol. 002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 80 Ratio of narrow to wide elements. X Dimension The intended width of the narrow elements dictated by the application and/or symbology specification. Zero Suppression Technique used to shorten UPC symbols by omitting zeros from the barcode. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5568...
  • Page 81 Appendix K Operator’s Guide Z Dimension The achieved width of the narrow elements. Computation of Z is accomplished using different factors for some symbologies.   002-5568 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

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