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  • Page 1 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d SCANNER USER GUIDE Gen 4d...
  • Page 2 Version: Gen 4d Revision Release Date: January 4, 2024 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: Before You Begin

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d CONTENTS Before You Begin ......................... ii Summary of Most Recent Changes ..................ii Additional Resources ......................... ii Contents ............................iii Overview ............................1 Physical Configuration .......................1 Example Set-Up Layouts ......................2 Key Terms ............................5 Requirements and Recommendations .................

  • Page 5: Overview

    It is recommended that the document be read in full to ensure a deep understanding of RaPTr Scanner prior to starting any work. PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION First, determine the type of physical configuration your RaPTr (Rapid Pallet Tracker) system that will best suit your operation.

  • Page 6: Example Set-Up Layouts

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d EXAMPLE SET - UP LAYOUTS Drive Thru Set-Up Recommended Drive Paths Scan Area Door...
  • Page 7 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d EXAMPLE SET - UP LAYOUTS Drive By Set-Up Recommended Drive Paths Scan Area Door...
  • Page 8 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d EXAMPLE SET - UP LAYOUTS Overhead Set-Up Scan Area Door...

  • Page 9: Key Terms

    For more information on specifics of symbologies reference the Barcode Basics & Symbology guide. Narrow Bar Width: The size of the smallest bar on a 1-dimensional barcode. RaPTr Scanner expresses narrow bar width in both mm/inches as well as camera units: pixels.

  • Page 10: Requirements And Recommendations

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS BARCODE REQUIREMENTS: RaPTr is most effective with 2D barcodes (Data Matrix, QR) with a minimum module size of 3mm. See below for a 14x14 module data matrix at a module size of 3mm. 42mm 1D linear barcodes (Code 128, Code 39) also work with the RaPTr Scanner.

  • Page 11: Run Mode

    The RUN MODE display has multiple sections that can be used to communicate information to the material handler. To view and modify the available areas take the following steps: Press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner to reveal the navigation toolbar.
  • Page 12 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Click the DIAGNOSTICS button. Press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner to hide the navigation toolbar. Revealing the DIAGNOSTICS overlay will provide information on the barcodes being scanned and camera/inspection framerates.
  • Page 13 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Description Current Version number of RaPTr Scanner Order data section, also known as Meta- Data, is an area where custom HTML can be displayed. For many applications, this includes specifics related to the order being fulfilled by the truck that is present at the dock door.

  • Page 14: Configuration Mode

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d CONFIGURATION MODE ENTERING CONFIGURATION MODE From RUN MODE, press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner. Click the CONFIGURE button.

  • Page 15: Navigation

    The right-hand side of the screen is reserved for the navigation tool bar. If desired, the navigation can be shown/hidden by clicking the RaPTr logo or by pressing F5. Key areas of the tool bar are separated by a thin bar. The topmost section is for transitioning the scanner back to RUN MODE, the middle section is for the navigation menu, and the final section is for saving, applying and canceling changes made to settings.
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  • Page 17: Resetting To Factory Defaults

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d If a change has been made to the camera or lens, it is applied immediately. For that reason, the APPLY button will not highlight green. Instead, the SAVE button will highlight green, and the CANCEL button will be red.
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  • Page 19: System Menu

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d SYSTEM MENU The SYSTEM Menu contains parameters necessary for communication to RaPTr Server, as well as parameters regarding the barcode symbologies. The parameters listed in the SYSTEM Menu are essential to the basic function of the scanner and should be addressed when setting up the scanner.

  • Page 20: Advanced Menu

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Parameter Definition Example Code 128 Enables the Code 128 Symbology TRUE Code 39 Enables the Code 39 Symbology TRUE QR Code Enables the QR Code Symbology TRUE Note: It is recommended that only the symbology or symbologies that are intended to be recorded are selected.
  • Page 21 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d ADDING AUDIBLES To add an audible, first ensure that the audibles are enabled by clicking the ENABLE AUDIBLES selector. Once the audibles menu is available, click the plus sign near the top right corner of the audibles menu, this will open the audibles dialog box.
  • Page 22 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d DELETING AUDIBLES To delete an audible, first ensure that the audibles are enabled by clicking the ENABLE AUDIBLES selector. Once the audibles menu is available, click on the audible that you wish to delete, this will open the audibles dialog box.
  • Page 23 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d EDITING AUDIBLES To edit an audible, first ensure that the audibles are enabled by clicking the ENABLE AUDIBLES selector. Once the audibles menu is available, click on the audible that you wish to edit; this will open the audibles dialog box.

  • Page 24: Cameras Menu

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d CAMERAS MENU To configure and diagnose each camera and lens, click the desired camera under the CAMERAS menu.
  • Page 25 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d BASIC SETTINGS Each camera operates on an automatic exposure and gain mode, allowing the scanner to react quickly to changing lighting conditions in your facility. When either auto exposure and auto gain are enabled, the camera will adjust the target parameter on the fly. The auto control algorithm is guided by the Target Grey Value parameter.
  • Page 26 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Parameter Definition Example Target Grey Value (%) Target mean brightness value for the auto control algorithm expressed in a percent of overall pixel value. Increasing this value can result in a brighter image but can come at the expense of performance while in motion or increased signal noise.
  • Page 27 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d ADVANCED SETTINGS The following parameters provide information to RaPTr Scanner on the approximate size of the barcode. This information can improve decoding performance on smaller or poorly printed barcodes. These parameters will also help prevent scanning unwanted barcodes in the background.
  • Page 28 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d LENS PARAMETERS The Lens Parameters sub-menu allows for manual changes to be made to the lens settings. For each lens setting, a series of buttons, along with a slider can be used to make changes.
  • Page 29 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Parameter Definition Last Result Displays value of barcode being read. Module Width and Height Indicates size of the modules within the 2-dimensional barcode being read. Units are pixels. Narrow Bar Width Indicates size of the narrow bar within the 1-dimensional barcode being read.
  • Page 30 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d To influence the Module Width and Height values in the DIAGNOSTICS sub-tab, use the Zoom setting in the Lens Parameters sub-menu. A larger barcode ensures better readability at the cost of a reduced field of view. The goal is to strike a balance between size of barcode and the area within which the camera can see and read barcodes.

  • Page 31: Initial Set-Up

    Ensure that a typical barcode is on the camera-facing surface of the pallet in the middle of the image. SELECTING SYMBOLOGIES: From RUN MODE, press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner. Click the CONFIGURE button.
  • Page 32 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d If not currently shown, navigate to the System menu by clicking the SYSTEM button. Select the symbologies needed for your application by clicking the selectors to the right of each symbology.

  • Page 33: Connecting To Raptr Server

    Note: The Alarm banner will show the error “Lost connection with server” until all steps in this section have been completed. From RUN MODE, press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner. Click the CONFIGURE button.
  • Page 34 If not currently shown, navigate to the System menu by clicking the SYSTEM button. Enter a new Location ID for your scanner. This should be unique for this facility. Enter the IP Address or Host Name of RaPTr Server. Optionally, update the Port Numbers.
  • Page 35 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Select how images should be handled by RaPTr Scanner. Click the SAVE button to both apply the changes and save them through restart, or APPLY to simply apply changes. If connection can be established, the error “Lost connection with server” should disappear from the alarm banner within a few seconds.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Lens

    USING THE MANUAL METHOD (recommended for advanced users or for instances in which the Auto configuration method is not sufficient): From RUN MODE, press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner. Click the CONFIGURE button.
  • Page 37 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d If the Lens Parameters are not currently shown, the scroll button on the right- hand side of the Camera window can be used to navigate to the bottom of the sub-menu.
  • Page 38 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Scan Area Manually move the Focus setting by either dragging the slider or clicking the buttons on either side of the slider. Stop once the barcode is detected by the scanner and scanning is stable. Expect the scanner to draw a green box around your barcode.
  • Page 39 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Indicates stable scanning Note: Steps 5 and 6 may need to be completed multiple times to achieve the desired scan area and focus.
  • Page 40 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d USING THE AUTOMATED FUNCTIONS: From RUN MODE, press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner. Click the CONFIGURE button. If not currently shown, navigate to the Camera you wish to configure by clicking the CAMERAS button, and then click the serial number of the target camera.
  • Page 41 The system will begin the AUTO ZOOM procedure by first attempting to decode a barcode in the current scene. If the barcode cannot be found, RaPTr Scanner attempts to locate the barcode by doing a quick auto-focus routine. Once found, RaPTr Scanner will automatically calculate the optimum zoom for maximizing the field of view without compromising scanning performance.
  • Page 42 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d Once AUTO ZOOM has completed, execute the AUTO FOCUS routine by clicking the AUTO FOCUS button located in the right-hand menu. AUTO FOCUS will find the optimum focus setting to ensure maximum possible clarity of the image.
  • Page 43 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d From here, it is recommended to manually adjust the BRIGHTNESS setting to the lowest possible value where the pallet is still clearly visible and the barcode reading is stable. This will ensure that maximum depth of field is achieved.

  • Page 44: Passive Cameras

    If you did not purchase a photo documentation camera but wish to use a camera as passive, take the following steps: Mount and aim the camera where desired and plug into RaPTr Scanner. From RUN MODE, press F5 or click on the RaPTr logo located in the top right corner. Click the CONFIGURE button.
  • Page 45 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d If the Passive Camera section is not currently shown, use the scroll bar on the right-hand side of the Camera window to scroll to the middle of the sub-menu. Under the Passive Camera section, the passive camera should be automatically enabled.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d SPECIFICATIONS 1781-CAMS-BD-03 1781-CAMS-PD-03 1781-CAMS-BD-10 1781-CAMS-PD-10 1781-SCNR-FA 1781-CAMS-BD-26 1781-CAMS-PD-26 OPTICS 16MP 16MP 5.1MP Camera Resolution Grayscale Grayscale Color Mode Decodes at 24 fps Decodes at 24 fps Images at 60 fps Frames Per Second (fps) approx.

  • Page 47: Dimensions

    Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d DIMENSIONS RAPTR SCANNER (1781-SCNR-FA) ADDITIONAL CAMERAS (1781-CAMS-BD, 1781-CAMS-PD) WALL BRACKET (1781-CAMS-WB)

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RaPTr Scanner has been designed to be in a fixed location, with measures that protect it from many environments. In many cases, no preventative maintenance is required but for those that have particularly dirty environments the following tasks are recommended: Inspect the scanner for condensation around the lens and PC.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Server Port. UNABLE TO READ BARCODE If you are not able to get your RaPTr Scanner to read your barcode, take the following steps: Confirm that your barcode symbology is selected. Refer to the Selecting Symbologies section of this document.
  • Page 50 Confirm the USB connection to the PC is fully seated and secure. Remove the outer shelf of the camera canister. Inspect cable for damage. If you still cannot connect to the lens, contact Artemis Vision at support@ artemisvision.com.
  • Page 51 Artemis Vision | RaPTr Scanner User Guide Gen 4d support@artemisvision.com (303) 832-1111 www.artemisvision.com...

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