3.3.1 Single BCL 900i Barcode Scanner to MA 900 ............22 3.3.2 Master/Slave Array with MA 900 ................23 3.3.3 BCL 900i Barcode Scanners in an Array with MSC 900 Master ........ 24 General Electrical Installaion guidelines and Precautions ......... 26...
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4.1.1 Prerequisites ......................44 4.1.2 Starting the User Interface ..................45 User Interface Basics ....................47 4.2.1 BCL 900i User Interface Menu Tree ................47 4.2.2 Entering Text Using the Text Entry Tool ..............47 4.2.3 Getting Help ......................48 Modify Settings ......................
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5.6.4 Bottom-Mounted Barcode Scanner Calibration Using PackTrack ......198 5.6.5 Verifying PackTrack Calibration ................199 Replacing an Installed BCL 900i ................202 5.7.1 Replacing a Standalone Scanner Using Restore ............. 202 5.7.2 Replacing a Slave Scanner in an Array/Tunnel Automatically ......... 203 5.7.3 Replacing a Slave Scanner in an Array/Tunnel Using Restore ........
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LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the BCL 900i barcode scanners. Standard Regulations These barcode scanners use low-power laser diodes. Avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING AND SERIAL LABELS The Warning Label on the front of the barcode scanner indicates exposure to laser light and the device classification. Figure 1: Warning and Device Class Label Location Produit(s) conforme selon 21CFR 1040.10 sauf des dérogations relatives...
3862 13 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT-(CSA 60950-1-07, Second Edition) 3862 93 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT-(UL 60950-1, Second Edition- Certified to U.S. Stds) Unattended scanning system, models BCL 900i-XYWZ rated 20-30 VDC 0.72-0.5 A and 20- 30 VDC 1-0.7 A CE COMPLIANCE WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Leuze electronic could void the authority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GENERAL VIEW Figure 3: BCL 900i Barcode Scanner Front and Left Side Views Figure 4: BCL 900i Barcode Scanner Back and Right Side Views...
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The BCL 900i barcode scanner complete with decoder is designed to provide an innovative and high performance solution in omnidirectional reading applications by combining the following advanced technologies with Leuze electronic solid experience in the material handling sector.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The BCL 900i barcode scanner is available in versions that differ depending on the interface connection, the optical resolution and on the optic version: 1.4 BCL 900i VERSIONS...
INTRODUCTION 1.5 HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE The BCL 900i barcode scanner includes two external buttons that make up the HMI interface and perform specific tasks without the need of connecting to the BCL 900i User Interface. See 5.5 for functional description.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 1.6 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available on request for the BCL 900i barcode scanner. Name Description Part Number Cables and Terminators KB 900 - 1000 MSC Interface Cable 1m length between MA 900 and...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INTRODUCTION 1.7 PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR The optional Photoelectric Sensor is used in barcode scanner systems to detect the presence of an item in the scanning area. The photoelectric sensor is used in singulated systems where the packages are separated by an open space between the trailing edge of one package and the leading edge of the next.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 1.8 ENCODER (TACHOMETER) The tachometer provides a continuous pulse to the system, which provides feedback on conveyor speed and transmit point, and can be used to help track the package position along...
See section 3.9.1 for wiring options. POWER TRIGGER ENC/TACH OUT1 OUT2 Figure 6: MA 900 Connection Box NOTE: Scanner operation requires a MA 900 Connection Box or MSC 900 controller. Industrial Connection Box MA 900 Connection Box MA 900 for BCL 900i 50129663...
The MSC 900 Controller is fully compatible with BCL 900i scanner and its sturdy mechanical structure makes the MSC 900 Controller the ideal solution for industrial environments. The Controller allows connection to the Trigger and Encoder/Tachometer.
Do not attempt to perform any electrical installation procedures unless you are a trained technician. IMPORTANT: BCL 900i barcode scanners contain electronics that may be affected by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent personal injury or damage to the unit, please follow the safety precautions and warnings found in the References section at the beginning of this manual.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 2.2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Verify that the BCL 900i barcode scanners and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: ...
Determine and mark the Mounting Bracket location(s) Mount the bracket to the mounting structure Mount the BCL 900i to its mounting bracket Mount the photoelectric sensor to the mounting structure (optional) Mount the tachometer to the mounting structure (optional) ...
2.4 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION To assure you get optimal performance out of your BCL 900i, it must be installed to meet the complete needs of your application. Therefore, take the time to learn the details of your application.
2.5.1 Dimensions and Clearances The overall dimensions of the BCL 900i are 216 x 96 x 127 mm [8.5 x 3.8 x 5 in]. IMPORTANT: The BCL 900i is a sealed, unventilated unit. Mounting the unit with 300 mm [12”] of clearance (front, top, and sides) is recommended for cooling and ease of maintenance.
It is important that you follow these general precautions when installing, setting up, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or replacing any Leuze electronic products, parts or related equipment. As you plan and install your BCL 900i barcode scanning system application, be sure to keep the following guidelines in mind: ...
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2.5.5 Mounting Structure Considerations Your first task is to mount your BCL 900i barcode scanner. Your mounting structure must provide the following capabilities: It is adjustable enough for you to move your unit to the optimum position for proper scanning.
2.5.6 Mounting the Scanner The BCL 900i can be installed to operate in any position. There are 12 screw holes (M6 X 8) on the sides of the scanner for mounting. The diagram below can be used for installation; refer to reading diagrams (See 5.10) and any application drawings for correct positioning of the scanner with respect to the reading zone and scanner orientation.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The BT 900 included with the BCL 900i scanner allows it to be installed in the most suitable position for your application. The BT 900 is mounted to the scanner as shown below: ...
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Figure 11: BCL 900i mounting angles If the BCL 900i needs to be mounted at a 5-degree angle or within 5-degrees of the angles shown in Figure 11: BCL 900i mounting angles (+/- 5, +/-25, or +/-35-degrees), mount it to...
2.5.7 Positioning the Scanners The BCL 900i barcode scanners are able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles; however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the scanners, take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 0°...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. See Chapter 2 for mechanical installation details. Most BCL 900i applications are shipped with the MA Connection Box and all the necessary cabling required to electrically install the system. If your system requires custom-length cables or other special wiring, documentation specific to these requirements has been provided in your shipment.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.2 CONNECTING A BCL 900i SCANNER To install a BCL 900i barcode scanner, follow this sequence: Complete mechanical installation (See Chapter 2.) Complete electrical installation (See wiring illustrations provided in this chapter.) ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 3.3 TYPICAL CONNECTION BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3.3.1 Single BCL 900i Barcode Scanner to MA 900 MA 900 Backup Module Photoelectric sensor Enoder/Tachometer Digital Output(s) Setup PC ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.3.2 Master/Slave Array with MA 900 MA 900 Stack Light or Diverter Host (Serial) Host (Fieldbus) Setup PC Ethernet Slave ETH2 ETH1 ...
BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 3.3.3 BCL 900i Barcode Scanners in an Array with MSC 900 Master In an array (tunnel) using the MSC 900 Controller, the chain of scanners completes a circle from and to the MSC 900 Controller via ETH1 and ETH2. In this scenario, if one scanner fails, communication from the other scanners to the MSC 900 Controller is not interrupted.
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Up to 31 Scanners Ethernet ETH2 Host (Fieldbus) Host (Serial) Stack Light or Diverter Encoder/Tachometer Photoelectric Sensor MA 900 Figure 17: BCL 900i Array (Tunnel) to MSC 900 (alternate with MA 900)
PRECAUTIONS It is important that you follow these general precautions when installing, setting up, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting or replacing any Leuze electronic products, parts or related equipment. As you plan and install your scanner(s), be sure to keep the following guidelines in mind: ...
After completing mechanical installation, use this section to properly wire your scanners for optimal performance in your application. BCL 900i wiring connections are made to the connector panel and through the MA Connection Box (connected to the I/O port of the scanner).
3.6 CONNECTING A PC TO THE BCL 900I During initial setup, a PC (laptop) may be connected to the BCL 900i with a M12 to RJ45 cable. Screw the M12 connector to the ETH 2 port of the scanner and plug the RJ45 into the Ethernet port of your PC.
The MA Connection Boxes provide flexible connectivity to a range of I/O devices as well as serial hosting. The BCL 900i connects to the MA via its I/O port using a single 17-pin M12 to 25-pin D cable. The MA Connection Box also provides space for an optional Backup Module (recommended) for parameter storage, allowing quick replacement and configuration of the scanners.
WARNING: DO NOT connect a separate power source to the MA 900 Connection Box. The MA 900 receives its power through its connection to the BCL 900i Barcode Scanner. Connecting a separate power source will be detrimental to the system operation.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Loose-lead cables must pass through the water-tight seals in the base of the MA 900 Connection Box. Insert the cables allowing enough slack for the individual wires to reach the appropriate pin block connectors. Securely tighten the water-tight seals after the cables have been inserted.
Barcode scanning applications may use a Leuze electronic photoelectric sensor as a trigger device. The photoelectric sensor is wired directly into the MA 900 terminal. If your application uses a trigger other than the one specified by Leuze electronic, follow the appropriate wiring diagram to assure proper wiring.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.11 TACHOMETER WIRING TO MA 900 Omni applications over a conveyor belt use an accessory tachometer and mounting kit. The following diagrams illustrate standard recommended wiring of an encoder to the MA 900 terminal block.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Jumper Bare (Shield) Encoder/Tachometer Figure 23: Encoder/Tachometer Wiring (NPN Output)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.11.2 Encoder/Tachometer Wiring for PNP Output (two models) NOTE: Some tachometers may have a different color coding: Red (+V) or White/Orange White (signal) or White/Blue Black (ground) or Orange/White Jumper ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Jumper Bare (Shield) Encoder/Tachometer Figure 25: Encoder/Tachometer Wiring (PNP Output)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.12 DIGITAL OUTPUT CONFIGURATION TO MA 900 The MA 900 includes an OUTPUTS block for wiring relays as needed for external accessories. The User Interface Modify Settings | Digital I/O window includes options for outputs 1 and 2 with Primary and Secondary Activation Event options including Complete Read, Partial Read, No Read, Trigger On, Trigger Off, Multiple Read, Right/Match, and Wrong/No Match.
In larger scanning arrays (scanning tunnels), an MSC 900 controller can act as the system master and support up to 31 slave BCL 900i barcode scanners in an Ethernet-based connection loop (EBC). MSC 900 wiring connections are made to the front and bottom connector panels.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.14 CHECK SCANNER INSTALLATION After completing the installation of your barcode scanner, confirm that the barcode scanners, MA Connection Box and/or MSC 900 Controller have been properly installed mechanically and electrically. Use the Installation Sequence at the beginning of this chapter and your application specifications to check your installation.
4 USER INTERFACE 4.1 GETTING STARTED The BCL 900i barcode scanners are designed for ease-of-setup. The BCL 900i User Interface is a browser-based application you will use to define operating parameters, monitor read quality, construct output messages, and view diagnostics. The User Interface enables you to easily configure, fine-tune, and monitor your scanner’s operation.
In the Subnet mask field, type 255.255.255.0 In the Default gateway field, type 0.0.0.0 Click Okay. 4. Open a web browser and enter the IP address for the BCL 900i. If the correct IP address is entered, the BCL 900i window will appear.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5. Enter the Password (default is LEUZE) for your system in the fields provided. 6. Select a language from those available in the Language drop-down list. 7. Select METRIC or IMPERIAL from the Units drop-down list.
4.2 USER INTERFACE BASICS 4.2.1 BCL 900i User Interface Menu Tree The functions that you can select are displayed in a menu tree on the left–hand side of the reader/controller User Interface. The function list is organized much like the hierarchy of a file system, where you can expand items that are preceded by a box ( ) to further sub–levels...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.2.3 Getting Help The complete help for the BCL 900i User Interface is available in this manual. To access the complete help system: Select Utilities | Help in the User Interface menu tree.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.3 MODIFY SETTINGS Use the Modify Settings Menu Tree selections during initial setup to configure your scanning system. If necessary, you can later make modifications to the configuration using the same menu selections.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.4 MODIFY SETTINGS | SYSTEM INFO Use System Info to identify and name the scanning system (whether it includes one scanner or an array), indicate Master or Standalone systems, discover the scanners included in the system, and distribute software from the Master scanner to Slave scanners in the system.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Master Tools Discover Click Discover Scanners to automatically find all of the scanners in an array. The Scanners discovered scanners will be listed in the Device Information portion of the window. This step is only done during initial configuration and is not a troubleshooting option.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Replace: This is an option under the Edit drop-down list in the Unconfigured Devices section of the screen. When selected, you can select from a list of slave scanners (Those with a gray indicator, meaning the unit is not connected) in the system using MAC Address and Dev drop-down lists.
USER INTERFACE 4.5 MODIFY SETTINGS | GLOBAL SETTINGS Use the Global Settings menu tree selections during initial setup to configure your BCL 900i Barcode Scanning System. Global settings are applied to the system Master, and then distributed by the Master Scanner to the Slave devices. If necessary, you can later make...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.5.1 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Operating Mode Use Operating Mode to select an operating mode and configure that modes related parameters. The three operating modes available are On Line, Continuous, and PackTrack, and the available settings differ depending on the operating mode selected.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Operating Mode Select On Line, Continuous, or PackTrack from the Operating Mode Selection drop-down list. On Line Select 1 Input Used, 2 Inputs Used, or Serial from the On Line Options drop- down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Start Input Select Active Open or Active Closed from the Active Level drop-down list. Active Open: The input is active when there is no current flowing through IN pins.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Active Level Select Active Open or Active Closed from the drop-down list to choose the active state of the input. Active Open: The input is active when there is no current flowing through IN pins.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Start Input Select an input from the drop-down list to define Number the number of the input starting the reading phase. Start Input Select Active Open or Active Closed from the Active Level drop-down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Beam Shutter Settings Beam Shutter Select Disabled, Triggered, or Enabled from the drop-down list. The Beam Shutter turns the laser off. The Beam Shutter option can be used to increase the overall laser diode life when used in high ambient temperature applications (over 35°...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Serial Stop Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and String (max. create the string text used to signal the end of the 32 chars) reading phase. Use characters from NUL (00H) to ~ (7EH).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Continuous The reading phase is always active and allows reading two or more codes when placed along the same scan line. Code transmission is identical to the other operating modes except that there is no transmission on the serial port in case of a No Read condition.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL NOTE: When Code Filter = Tx Line: The Code Filter Depth parameter is no longer available because the application program manages an internal list which depends solely on the number of codes decoded before the Tx Line is reached.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Filter Enter a timeout value in milliseconds in the field provided. A value Timeout between 40 and 15000 ms may be used. This value sets the time Value (ms) limit after which the FIFO (First In First Out) list entry is flushed. Replicate Select the check box to enable a further code filter condition same code...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Encoder Settings Physical Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down list: Encoder Disable: No encoder is enabled Enable: A physical encoder is connected to the Encoder input and is enabled Encoder Enter the step value of the encoder.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Mode Setting Distance Enter the distance along the Y axis from the PS (photoelectric from PS sensor) to the TX Line (transmit). Line to Tx Line Conveyor Direction End of Tracking Area ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL PS Line This parameter defines the read signal Y coordinate (mm) referred to the origin of co-ordinates used for PackTrack configuration (see below). Example: Normally the PS Line coincides with the PackTrack reference where X, Y, Z = 0.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Window Enter a Window Dimension in the field provided. Dimension The measurement of a barcode position in absolute coordinates performed by the scanners may be affected by an error. PackTrack evaluation can fail in assigning the barcode for this reason. With the Window Dimension parameter, the Y coordinates that delimit the pack can be virtually extended to improve the assigning success rate (see the following figure).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Beam Select Disabled, Triggered, or Enabled from the drop-down list. Shutter The Beam Shutter turns the laser off. The Beam Shutter option can be used to increase the overall laser diode life when used in high ambient temperature applications (over 35°...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.5.2 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Settings Table Use Barcode Settings Table to select and configure barcodes to be read in your application. To edit the Barcode Settings: 1. In the tree menu under Modify Settings, navigate to Global Settings | Barcode Settings Table.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Maximum Displays the maximum barcode character length for that row's symbology. Length Barcode n NOTE: Input fields will vary depending on the selected symbology. Enable Select the Enable check box to activate the selected barcode. Deselect the Enable check box to disable the selected barcode.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Pattern Match Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a pattern match string. A code can String (max. also be identified by its content. A pattern matching string is programmable for each 200 chars) code and if the read codes do not match the defined string, a No Read Event will be returned.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL The following is an example of a very complex string where ? and* are used both as commands and as characters: Match String = *45<NUL>??*??AC<NUL>*251?* Example Code = GEN45?3iusdsAC*2516300 NOTE: For Codabar codes the start/stop characters must be considered in the match conditions.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Bar Count Select Variable or an available value from the drop-down list. The Bar Count allows to further specify the number of elements in the read code for Code 128, GS1-128, Code 93, ISBT 128 or Code 39 Full ASCII.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Stop Char Select Disabled, Lower Case, or Upper Case from the drop-down list. This parameter is available only for Codabar code symbologies. It allows transmitting the code stop character: ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.5.3 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Configuration Use Barcode Configuration to configure how the system defines a no read barcode, and configure and filter NOREAD messages. To edit the Barcode Configuration: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Barcode Configuration > Single Label When Single Label has been selected from the Code Combination drop-down list, the Barcode Configuration window reveals related input fields. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below:...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Multi-Filter Settings Contained Select the check box to reveal the Max Number of Different Characters field. Filter When checked, this filter attempts to eliminate false multiple reads by determining if a short code read is "contained in"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Max Number Enter a value from 0 to 5 in the field provided to define the maximum number of different of Different characters allowed to still consider a code as being included in another one and therefore Characters to be filtered.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Enter the minimum number of scanners that must read a barcode for it to be considered Minimum a valid read. Readings Difference Between Scanners Filter Out With the check box selected, if only 1 scanner reads a code it will be considered a Single NOREAD.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Barcode Configuration > Standard Multi Label When Standard Multi Label has been selected from the Code Combination drop-down list, the Barcode Configuration window reveals related input fields. NOTE: In case of Multi Label, the codes will be distinguished EITHER by their symbology, OR by their contents.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Multiple Read String parameters which allow setting a Local No Read String and a Local Multiple string for each defined code symbology. No Read String (max. Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a string to be displayed 128 chars) when Global No Read Message is selected from the No Read Message drop-down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Rule 1: the shorter code is considered contained in the longer code if the character string is found in the same order; the longer code may have a single block of characters in any position (before, after or in between the...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Voting Filter Select the check box to reveal the Max Number of Different Characters field. When selected, this filter attempts to eliminate false multiple reads by comparing the number of different characters by position between two codes of the same type and length.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL STRIP FILTER SETTINGS Strip All Non Select the check box to remove all non- printable ASCII characters from the Printable Chars code (000-020 and 127). Char(s) to be Click...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Barcode Configuration > Logical Combination When Logical Combination has been selected from the Code Combination drop-down list, the Barcode Configuration window reveals related input fields. 1. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below:...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Field Name Action/Definition Code Combination Standard Multi Label has been selected. Logical Click to activate the code group selection dialog box. Combination Rule Select the number of groups you wish to use from the Number of Groups drop- down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Examples: Logical Combination Rule For all the following examples the No Read Message parameter is set to Global No Read Message. Example 1 Code label setting#1 = Code 128 Logical Combination Rule = 1&1 Defines 2 groups, each of them expecting a Code 128 label.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Example 3 Code label setting#1 = EAN 8 Code label setting#2 = UPC-A Logical Combination Rule = 1&1&1^2 Defines three different groups. The first two groups expect an EAN 8 label while the third one expects an EAN 8 label OR an UPC-A label.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Example 4 Code label setting#1 = Code 93 Code label setting#2 = Interleaved 2/5 Code label setting#3= EAN-8 Code label setting#4= UPC-A Logical Combination Rule = 1^2&3^4 Defines 2 groups, each of them expecting one of the defined code types. The first group may expect a Code 93 label or an Interleaved 2/5 label.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL No Read Message Select Disable No Read Message, Global No Read Message, or Local No Read(s) Message from the drop-down list. The No Read condition occurs whenever a code cannot be read or decoded.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Multi Filters Select the check box to display the Multi-Filter Settings options. Multi-Filter Settings Contained Filter Select the check box to reveal the Max Number of Different Characters field. When checked, this filter attempts to eliminate false multiple reads by determining if a short code read is "contained in"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL value of this parameter, the codes are considered as different and will not be filtered (a multiple read of a different code occurs). If the number of different characters between the compared codes is less than or equal to the value of this parameter, the short code is considered as a sub- string of the longer code and will be filtered (no multiple read occurs).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Enter the minimum number of scanners that must read a barcode for it to be Minimum Readings considered a valid read. Difference Between Scanners Filter Out Single With the check box selected, if only 1 scanner reads a code it will be considered Readings a NOREAD.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Barcode Configuration > Code Collection When Code Collection has been selected from the Code Combination drop-down list, the Barcode Configuration window reveals related input fields. 1. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below:...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE No Read String Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a string to be displayed (max. 128 chars) when Global No Read Message is selected from the No Read Message drop- down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Multi-Filter Settings Contained Filter Select the check box to reveal the Max Number of Different Characters field. When checked, this filter attempts to eliminate false multiple reads by determining if a short code read is "contained in" (is a sub-string of), another longer code read.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE If the number of different characters between the compared codes is less than or equal to the value of this parameter, the short code is considered as a sub- string of the longer code and will be filtered (no multiple read occurs). Examples: If Max Number of Different Characters = 2: The code 123456 read once, is considered the same as the following codes...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Filter Out Single With the check box selected, if only 1 scanner reads a code it will be considered Readings a NOREAD. Strip Filter Select the check box to display the Strip Filter Settings options. This is a second level filter that when enabled allows eliminating characters not managed by the host.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.5.4 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Serial Ports Use the Serial Ports menu tree selections during initial setup to configure any serial ports used by your barcode scanning system. If necessary, you can later make modifications to the global system settings using the same menu selections, including: Modify Settings | Global Settings | Serial Ports | Main Port Use Main Port window to configure communication between the scanner and the Host, or in...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Field Name Action/Definition Data Tx Select the check box to enabled Data Tx. If selected, the Main Serial Port channel is used by the scanner to transmit data and/or messages.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Parity Select None, Odd, or Even from the drop-down list. Parity is a parameter indicating the presence of a control bit in the communication protocol frame. Data Bits Select 7 or 8 from the drop-down list. Data Bits is a parameter indicating the number of bits composing the data packet of the communication protocol frame.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Field Name Action/Definition Search for MA Select the check box to automatically search for a BM100 storage module BM100 at Device when the scanner is powered on.
Ethernet supports many different network protocols; Leuze electronic scanners support IP plus TCP or UDP over Ethernet and 802.3 frame format as Ethernet protocol low level.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Modify Settings | Global Settings | Ethernet | Line Settings Use the Line Settings window to define and report the fundamental information about the system. To edit the Line Settings: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Setup Network (ETH2) Setup IP Enter the Internet Protocol (IP) network address for ETH2 (Setup) in the field Address provided. Consult your network administrator to obtain a new address. Setup Netmask Enter the subnet mask address for ETH2 (Setup) in the field provided. Consult your network administrator to obtain a new address.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Modify Settings | Global Settings | Ethernet | User Sockets Use the User Sockets (User Socket Settings) window to setup, edit, and configure numbered user sockets for your barcode scanning system. User sockets are another interface available for the Ethernet communication.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE USER SOCKET N Enable User Select the check box to enable User Sockets and reveal the related configuration Socket options. Enable Data Select the check box to enable User Sockets and reveal the related configuration Transmission options.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Protocol Select TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol) from the drop-down list to define the protocol to be used for the Ethernet communication. NOTE: When using the UDP protocol: ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Field Name Action/Definition Enable Select the check box to enable Ethernet/IP and reveal the related configuration Ethernet/IP options. Digital Input Lines Trigger (Input 1) Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Modify Settings | Global Settings | Ethernet | WebSentinel Use the WebSentinel™ window to enable and configure the barcode scanner for use with WebSentinel. To enable or disable WebSentinel: 1.
Modify Settings | Global Settings | Messaging Use the Messaging selections during initial setup to configure system messaging for your BCL 900i barcode scanner. If necessary, you can later make modifications to the configuration using the same menu selections, including: Modify Settings | Global Settings | Messaging | Message Format Use the Message Format window to configure Standard or Advanced system messages.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Messaging Formatting Message Select Standard or Advanced from the Format Type drop-down list. Format Message Tx Select On Decoding or After Reading Phase Off from the drop-down list. Message Tx...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Header Tx Select With Data or After Reading Phase On from the drop-down list. If With Data is Start selected, the header will be transmitted with data. If After Reading Phase On is selected, the header will be transmitted after the reading phase activation.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Data Packet Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a Data Packet Separators in the Separators text field provided. The Data Packet Separators (up to 128 bytes) are used to separate (max.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Code Field This parameter is only available when Fixed is selected as the Code Field Length Length Setting. Enter length of the code field to be transmitted (in number of characters/digits) in the field provided.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Code Identifier Strings This section of the Message Format window is only available when User Specified is selected as the Code Identifier. Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a custom code identifier string for any listed code symbology.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Format Type: Advanced Select a Select a numbered message you wish to modify from the drop-down list. Message Number to Modify Advanced Format: Message Definition n Message Select the check box for each port or socket that should receive the message. Destination Message Indicates the destination of the message.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Terminator Terminator Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a in the text field provided. Terminators (up to 128 bytes) can be defined and transmitted as a block following the barcode(s).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Code Select Disable, Standard AIM ID, or User Specified from the drop-down list. A Code Identifier Identifier string can be included in the output message. If Disable is selected, no code identifier is included in the output message. ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Modify Settings | Global Settings | Messaging | Message Builder Use the Message Builder window to create Standard or Advanced system messages. To use the Message Builder: 1. In the tree menu under Modify Settings, navigate to Global Settings | Messaging | Message Builder.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Move up Click to move the selected message item up one level in the list. Move down Click to move the selected message item down one level in the list. Remove Click to remove the selected message item.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Average Code Position: Average position of the code in the scan line (Average of Minimum and Maximum Code Position) Minimum Code Position: Minimum position of the code in the scan line (closest to the left side/connector side of the scanner) ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE End Trigger Encoder Value: Indicates the encoder/tachometer pulse value when the package exits the trigger PS Transmit Encoder Value: Indicates the encoder/tachometer pulse value when the data transmit occurs ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Modify Settings | Global Settings | Messaging | Statistics Use the Statistics window to select the desired statistical counters, making up the statistics field, and relative statistics field separator string to be sent to the system by the Stand Alone or Master scanner.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Separator Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a Separator in the text field provided. Separator strings (up to 32 bytes) can be created and will be inserted between the last item in the Data field and the first item in the Statistics field. NOTE: A fixed <space>...
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Index message is received on the same communication interface, only the last one will be accepted. These strings will be received by the BCL 900i Master or MSC 900 and included within its output message according to the following order: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE To edit the Protocol Index settings: 1. In the tree menu under Modify Settings, navigate to Global Settings | Messaging | Protocol Index. The Protocol Index window opens. 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Field Name Action/Definition Protocol Index...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Terminator Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a Terminator to be defined and transmitted as a block following the Protocol Index string sent by the Host.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Modify Settings | Global Settings | Messaging | Pass-Thru Use the Pass-Thru window to pass a message received on ANY port (serial or user socket connection) to any other port(s). Applications can also be implemented to connect a device such as a hand-held reader to any serial or network port for additional manual code reading capability.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 2. Enter the appropriate information in the form as described below: Field Name Action/Definition Source Select the check box(es) following the Main Serial Port, Aux Serial Port, or numbered User Socket you wish to modify.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Modify Settings | Global Settings | Messaging | Diagnostics Messages Use the Diagnostic Message window to select the parameters managing diagnostic message transmission by the Stand Alone or Master scanner. o edit the Diagnostic Message settings: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Message Format Header String Click to activate the Text Entry Tool to define the header string (up to 128 characters) as a block preceding the diagnostic message. Use characters from NUL (00H) to ~ (7EH).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.5.7 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Digital I/O Use the Digital I/O window to configure the digital inputs and outputs for your barcode scanning system. o edit the Digital I/O settings: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Select Active Closed or Active Open from the drop-down list. (Input 3) Active Closed: Input 3 is active when current flows through IN3 pins. Active Level Active Open: Input 3 is active when there is no current flowing through IN3 pins.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Secondary Select a Secondary (Alternate) Activation Event from the drop-down Activation list (see below). Event None: The output is always in line state. Complete Read: The event occurs, if all selected codes are read. ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.5.8 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics window to configure the digital inputs and outputs for your barcode scanning system. o edit the Diagnostics settings: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE No Phase Select Disable or a time interval in seconds or minutes from the drop-down list. If a Timeout time interval is selected, a stuck sensor will report an error after the selected interval.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.5.9 Modify Settings | Global Settings | Energy Saving Use the Energy Saving window to activating/deactivate energy saving feature. In particular, it allows turning network scanner motors and lasers on or off according to specific conditions.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Activation and Deactivation: The digital input is used to both activate and deactivate the Energy Saving. Thus, the motor and laser of all network scanners will be turned on/off. Activation Select a minute value from the drop-down list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a Terminator to define a terminator (1 byte) and transmit it as a block following the activation/deactivation string sent to the Master or Stand Alone scanner. Use characters from NUL (00H) to ~ (7EH).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Activation NOTE: This parameter is available only when a communication channel String has been selected to perform the Activation or Activation and Deactivation function. Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a string that defines the characters to be transmitted within the output message to activate the Energy Saving.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Deactivation NOTE: This parameter is available only when a communication channel String has been selected to perform the Deactivation or Activation and Deactivation function. Click to activate the Text Entry Tool and create a character string to be transmitted within the output message to deactivate the Energy Saving.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.5.10 Modify Settings | Global Settings | HMI Settings (Human-Machine Interface) Use the HMI Settings window to configure some aspects of the scanner LEDs and HMI interface. o view and edit the HMI Settings: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Test Mode Exit Select Disable or a second value from the drop-down list. This indicates how long Timeout the scanner will stay in Test mode. Auto Learn Exit Select Disable or a second value from the drop-down list. This indicates how long Timeout the scanner will stay in Learn mode.
Use the Device Settings Menu Tree selections during initial mounting and setup to view device information and configure your BCL 900i barcode scanner(s). If multiple scanners are used in a tunnel or array, each named scanner will be listed under Device Settings with the sub-menus Device Info, Mounting, and Options.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.6.1 Device Settings | Device Name | Device Info Use the Device Info window to information about each device in the system including description, serial number, and address. o view the Device Info window: 1.
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Displays the hardware release number of the device. Release Number Legs Displays the number of laser legs (beams) produced by the device. Each BCL 900i (Line) scanner has 1 leg. Number Lasers Displays the number or lasers used by the scanner.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.6.2 Device Settings | Device Name | Mounting Use the Mounting window to configure some aspects of the scanner LEDs and HMI interface. o view and edit the Mounting settings: 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE PackTrack Click Launch Wizard to open the PackTrack Calibration Wizard. See section 5.6 Calibration PackTrack for the complete procedure for using the wizard to set up your barcode Wizard scanner. Calibration Y Adjustment Enter the scanner adjustment from Y axis in millimeters in the Adjustments...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.6.3 Device Settings | Device Name | Options Use the Options window to configure some aspects of the scanner LEDs and HMI interface. o view and edit the Options settings: 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE NOTE: This option is only available for the BCL 900i scanner. Field of View Enter the field of view (FOV) stop angle in the field provided. This will adjust the Stop Angle stop FOV angle to that specified.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.7 DIAGNOSTICS Use the Diagnostics menu tree selections to monitor your barcode scanning system performance, view system messages, and access online help. The Diagnostic windows include:...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.7.1 Diagnostics | Monitor Use the Diagnostics > Monitor as the primary tool to monitor the reader's operation and bar code readability in real-time. Status indicators and vital statistics appear on a single screen, enabling you to effectively and efficiently detect and troubleshoot any problems that may occur.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Multiple indicates more codes than desired were read. Partial indicates a partial read. Output 1 / indicates activity on that output. Output 2 Belt Speed Indicates the current speed of the belt indicated by the encoder (tachometer).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.7.2 Diagnostics | Read Test Use the Read Test window to check how well a scanner is operating. To test a scanner's operation: 1. In the tree menu under Diagnostics, navigate to Read Test. The Read Test window opens.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.7.3 Diagnostics | Status Viewer Use the Status Viewer to check up on your scanner health. To access and use the Status Viewer: 1. In the tree menu under Diagnostics, navigate to Status Viewer. The Status Viewer window opens.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE Read Rate: displays read rate and package count information. H/W Info: displays information about the selected hardware, including model, serial number, scans/second, laser information, and more. Counters: displays cumulative data about scans, triggers, errors, and much more.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Message Log: displays messages logged since the last clear command. 4. Click Clear to clear out the Message Log. You can also enter a specific system command in the field provided at the bottom of the...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.8 UTILITIES Use the Utilities menu tree selections to backup, restore, and update system firmware, or to reboot the scanner. The Utilities windows include: 4.8.1 Utilities | Backup or Restore Use Backup or Restore to save all the settings to the dimensioner and backup the settings to the Backup Module and/or file.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Restore Flash When this option is selected, click OK to retrieve the settings to the Backup Memory Module in the MA. A progress box displays the percent complete of the restore operation.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE 4.8.2 Utilities | Reboot Use the Reboot window the restart the scanner or system. To use the Reboot function: 1. In the tree menu under Utilities, click Reboot Info. The Reboot window opens. 2.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 4.8.3 Utilities | Update Firmware Use Update Firmware to reload the scanner system firmware. CAUTION: This function should only be performed under the guidance of Leuze electronic Technical Support.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USER INTERFACE To Burn Flash: 1. Click Choose File. In the browse window, select an image file (*.as) to burn to flash. NOTE: The appearance of these functions may vary from browser to browser. 2.
BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5 BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES This chapter provides details on how the BCL 900i Barcode Scanning System functions during normal operation. It also helps familiarize the user with status indicator LEDs, Control Panel operation, system setup, and how the scanners can be easily and quickly replaced with a new unit if necessary.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 4. Position a test barcode symbol approximately 750 mm [30 inches] from the reader. Skew the bar code symbol slightly. 5. The laser(s) should scanning continuously during normal operations. (Observe the laser safety warnings.) 6.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.2 BASIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURES WITH THE MA 900 1. Mechanically install the scanner(s) according to the application drawing for your system. 2. Install the MA 900 according to the application drawing or in a location for best wiring access to scanner(s), encoder (tachometer), and photoelectric sensor.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 14. Adjust the barcode settings in Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Settings Table according to the needs of your system. 15. In Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Configuration select single, multiple, or logical combination of labels, based on your application.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 16. Move through the menu tree to configure Serial Ports, Ethernet, and Messaging settings based on your application requirements. 17. In Global Settings | Messaging | Message Format change the Message Tx Selection to After Reading Phase OFF.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.3 BASIC INSTALLATION WITH MSC 900 CONTROLLER 1. Mechanically install the scanners according to the application drawing for your system. 2. Install the MSC 900 according to the application drawing or in a location for best wiring access to scanner(s), encoder (tachometer), and photoelectric sensor.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 8. Open a browser and enter the default IP (192.168.3.100, see section 4.1.2.). The User Interface opens. NOTE: Detailed information on connecting a laptop to the system and using the User Interface is available in Chapter 4.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 13. Adjust the barcode settings in Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Settings Table according to the needs of your system. 14. In Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Configuration select single, multiple, or logical combination of labels, based on your application.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 15. Move through the menu tree to configure Serial Ports, Ethernet, and Messaging settings based on your application requirements. 16. In Global Settings | Messaging | Message Format change the Message Tx Selection to After Reading Phase OFF.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.4 LED INDICATORS The BCL 900i barcode scanners have several tube LEDs spanning the top and front panel. STATUS COM/TEST TRIGGER/LEARN GOOD/SETUP READY/NETCONFIG Figure 32: LED Indicators Front and Top Views...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.5 CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS RESTORE MODE Figure 33: Control Panel Buttons 5.5.1 Human Machine Interface The the intuitive Human Machine Interface is designed to improve ease of installation and maintenance.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES Once button is pressed and held, the cycle of LEDs activation is as follows: RED YELLOW GREEN Release Button to Exit Release Button to enter Test Mode Release Button to enter Learn Mode Release Button to enter Setup Mode Release Button to enter Network...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL TEST MODE Once entered, the five LEDs are activated and if the scanner starts reading barcodes. The LEDs indicate the read rate percentage. In case of a NO READ condition, only the Status LED is on and blinks.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.5.2 Restore Button and Other Functions Function Description Scanner Replacement Hold down RESTORE button until all LEDs turn on. After all LEDs go off, then READY LED comes back on. Parameters stored in the MA 900 are now being used in the scanner.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.6 PACKTRACK™ PackTrack is a patented operating mode for Omni-Directional Reading Stations used to read and correctly assign codes read on different packs when placed in the scanner Reading Area at the same time.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES Reading Area Downstream Transmit (Tx) Point End of Tracking Tracking Area Photoelectric Sensor or equivalent trigger signal (X-coordinate) Right Side Upstream Conveyor Direction ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.6.1 Using the PackTrack Wizard Before you begin calibration: 1. In Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Settings, select and configure a system barcode. 2. In Modify Settings | Global Settings | Barcode Configuration, create a Global No Read message you can easily recognize, such as NO READ.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES To access the PackTrack Wizard: 1. In the tree menu under Modify Settings, navigate to Device Settings | Device Name (if applicable) | Mounting. The Mounting window opens. 2. Select PackTrack Calibration from the Mounting Specifications drop-down list. 3.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL The PackTrack Calibration Wizard asks you to physically measure and enter barcode coordinates for the extremes of your barcode scanning system. You will measure and enter XYZ coordinates for barcodes in three different locations along the barcode scanners laser line(s) for each system scanner, as shown for top-mounted and side-mounted scanners in the illustrations below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES NOTE: A barcode test chart is included in the box with each scanner, and a code from the chart can be used for the PackTrack calibration. You may also use a standard barcode from your specific application, however, test the code to make sure the scanner reads it at 100% using Diagnostics | Read Test in the User Interface (see 4.7.2).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.6.2 Top-Mounted Barcode Scanner Calibration Using PackTrack NOTE: It is not possible to illustrate every possible installation angle and scanner mounting position in this manual. Use the following steps as a general guide to calibrating each system scanner using barcodes in three positions.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 3. Measure the distance for X from the edge of the conveyor bed to the center of the barcode, and enter that distance in the first box under X-Coord (mm) in the PackTrack Calibration Wizard.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Y-distance – Trigger to scan line (box edge) Trigger Conveyor Direction X-distance – Conveyor bed edge to center of barcode Z-distance – Conveyor bed surface to scan line (top of box)
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below. 10. Measure the distance for Z from the conveyor bed to the barcode (top of box), and enter that distance in the first box under Z-Coord (mm) Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Y-distance – Trigger to scan line (box edge) Trigger Conveyor Direction Z-distance – Conveyor bed surface to scan line X-distance – Conveyor bed edge to center of code...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below. 15. Measure the distance for Z from the conveyor bed to the laser line intersecting the barcode, and enter that distance in the first box under Z-Coord (mm) Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 20. When you have finished making changes, click Update to save or click Reset to revert to the previously saved values. 21. See Verifying PackTrack Calibration below.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.6.3 Side-Mounted Barcode Scanner Calibration Using PackTrack NOTE: It is not possible to illustrate every possible installation angle and scanner mounting position in this manual. Use the following steps as a general guide to calibrating each system scanner using barcodes in three positions.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 2. Measure the distance for X from the edge of the conveyor bed to the laser line centered on the barcode, and enter that distance in the first box under X-Coord (mm) in the PackTrack Calibration Wizard.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES Z-distance – Conveyor bed to center of code (Top of box) Trigger Conveyor Direction Y-distance – Trigger to Scan Line (Face of box) X-distance – Conveyor bed edge to scan line Figure 42: Side-read 2 barcode placement 7.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below. 9. Measure the distance for Z from the conveyor bed to the center of the barcode (top of box), and enter that distance in the first box under Z-Coord (mm) Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES Z-distance – Conveyor bed to center of code (Top of box) Y-distance – Trigger to Scan Line (Face of box) Trigger Conveyor Direction X-distance – Conveyor bed edge to scan line Figure 43: Side-read 3 barcode placement 12.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below. 14. Measure the distance for Z from the conveyor bed to the laser line intersecting the barcode, and enter that distance in the first box under Z-Coord (mm) Your measurements will likely differ from those shown below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 18. Close the PackTrack Calibration Wizard window. PackTrack Calibration Coefficients have been populated on the Scanner Mounting widow. 19. When you have finished making changes, click Update to save or click Reset to revert to the previously saved values.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.6.4 Bottom-Mounted Barcode Scanner Calibration Using PackTrack When using the PackTrack wizard to calibrate a bottom read scanner, three barcode positions are still needed for accurate calibration. For the left and right sides of the conveyor, place a barcode label face-down, overhanging the corner of a typical box for your application, as shown below.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.6.5 Verifying PackTrack Calibration 1. In the menu tree, navigate to Diagnostics/Read Test. The Read Test window opens. 2. Place a barcode anywhere in the scanner's laser beam other than where you placed the labels for calibration.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.7 REPLACING AN INSTALLED BCL 900I If for any reason, a scanner fails, it can be replaced quickly with a spare unit with parameters recovered from flash memory or a saved parameter file.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 7. Once the scanner has booted up and the READY LED lights solid green, press and hold the RESTORE button until all of the LEDs turn on, indicating that the parameters are being restored from the MA 900’s Backup Module.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.7.3 Replacing a Slave Scanner in an Array/Tunnel Using Restore If the Enable Automatic Slave Replacement check box has NOT been selected and saved in the system parameters, use the following procedure to replace a slave scanner: 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.7.5 Checking the Operation of the Replacement With the scanner replaced and your PC connected to the system, navigate to Modify Setting/System Info from the User Interface menu tree. The System Info window opens. The Device Information section of the window should now list all of the scanners (and an MSC 900 Controller if used), including the scanner you just replaced.
Other layouts require the use of a specific MSC 900 Controller model. The accessories and cables indicated in the following figures are Leuze electronic products. We suggest their use to guarantee the correct system functioning.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES MSC 900: Basic Layout: Ethernet TCP/IP To Host AS-Interface (AS-I) Power Backbone EBC Ring layout Ethernet Laptop Encoder (M12) Trigger (M12) (1) PWR Cable AS-I 10 m/25 m (2) PWR Cable M12 –...
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Other I/O (6) KB 900 - 1000 MSC Figure 46 – Large Synchronized Network with BCL 900i Scanners MSC 900: Basic Layout: COM To Host If the Host supports a COM communication type (RS232 or RS422) rather than the Ethernet one, use the MA 900 accessory, as shown below.
With just a set of partial scans on the label (obtained using the motion of the label itself), the BCL 900i is able to “reconstruct” the barcode. A typical set of partial scans is shown in the figure below: ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 5.9.1 Tilt Angle for Code Reconstruction Technology The most important parameter in Code Reconstruction Technology is the value of the maximum tilt angle (maximum) under which the code reconstruction process is still possible.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BARCODE SCANNING FEATURES 5.9.2 Minimum Code Height For Code Reconstruction Technology Based on the scanner read rate of 1000 scans/sec., minimum label heights at different conveyor speeds are given in the tables below. Refer to the reading diagrams in section 5.10 for further details on the reading features.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Minimum Code Height for CRT Reading (mm) 45° 30° Conveyor Speed (m/s) 0.25 0.30 Code 128 – GS1-128 0.33 Code Resolution 0.38 (mm) 0.50 0.72 1.00 Table 3 Minimum Code Height for CRT Reading (mm) 45°...
How to identify the scanner model: The model type is shown on the serial label. Figure 52 – Identifying the scanner model BCL 900i SN 102 is High Density Resolution BCL 900i SM 102 is Medium Density Resolution...
Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SM 102 0.33 mm/13 mil BCL 900i SM 102 0.38 mm/15 mil BCL 900i SM 102 0.50 mm/20 mil Figure 53 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SM 102 Combined...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SM 102 0.33 mm/13 mil Figure 54 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SM 102 0.33 mm/13 mil...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SM 102 0.38 mm/15 mil Figure 55 – Read Chart: BCL 900i SM 102 0.38 mm/15 mil...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SM 102 0.50 mm/20 mil Figure 56 – Read Chart: BCL 900i SM 102 0.50 mm/20 mil...
BCL 900i SN 102 0.25 mm/10 mil BCL 900i SN 102 0.30 mm/12 mil BCL 900i SN 102 0.33 mm/13 mil BCL 900i SN 102 0.38 mm/15 mil Figure 57 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SN 102 Combined...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SN 102 0.25 mm/10 mil Figure 58 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SN 102 0.25 mm/10 mil...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SN 102 0.30 mm/12 mil Figure 59 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SN 102 0.30 mm/12 mil...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SN 102 0.33 mm/13 mil Figure 60 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SN 102 0.33 mm/13 mil...
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ANSI Contrast Grade 84 % or greater Skew not greater than +/- 15° ANSI “Grade A” Print Quality Tilt not greater than +/- 45° BCL 900i SN 102 0.38 mm/15 mil Figure 61 – Reading Diagram, BCL 900i SN 102 0.38 mm/15 mil...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 OVERVIEW This chapter provides instructions for maintaining optimum performance and life for your BCL 900i barcode scanners. It provides specific information on: Maintenance Procedures Exterior Cleaning ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 6.2 MAINTENANCE TASKS Perform the maintenance tasks on an “as needed” basis to assure proper operation of the barcode scanner. Task schedule frequency depends upon the application environment conditions. It only requires a few minutes to complete each maintenance task.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE 6.2.1 Cleaning the Exit Window Exit window Figure 62: Exit window locations WARNING: Shut down the scanner before performing this maintenance task. Do not stare into the scanner’s exit window at the laser light. Avoid direct eye exposure.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL 6.2.2 Cleaning the Photoelectric Sensor If your application uses the photoelectric sensor option as a hardware trigger, be sure to clean the photoelectric sensor periodically as outlined below. 1. Turn off the product transport.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE 6.2.3 Cleaning the Tachometer If your application uses the tachometer option for tracking purposes, be sure to clean the tachometer wheels periodically as outlined below. 1. Turn off the product transport. 2. Turn off the scanner by disconnecting the power source. 3.
Verify Barcode Scanner Operation If after performing maintenance, the barcode scanning system continues to perform below the normal operations experienced with the system under normal daily conditions, contact Leuze electronic through our website at www.leuze.de. 6.2.7 Verify Photoelectric Sensor Operation 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE 6.2.8 Verify Tachometer Operation Rotate the tachometer wheel slowly. The ENC/TACH LED in the MA 900 or the TACH LED on the MSC 900 should flash indicating the tachometer is operational. Also, you can view the belt speed by navigating to Diagnostics | Monitor in the User Interface (see section 4.7.1).
For further information on training, contact us through the Leuze electronic website at www.leuze.de. NOTE: When contacting Leuze electronic for help with a scanner, please be ready to share the unit serial number with the Leuze electronic technician. The unit’s serial number tag is located on the device, where shown below.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 ERROR CODES AND RESOLUTIONS Error Description Severity Explanation Symptom Troubleshooting Action required Code Node not Error In a Master/Slave - The scanning - In a tunnel - Make sure cables responding configuration, the tunnel's no-read configuration,...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Error Description Severity Explanation Symptom Troubleshooting Action required Code Encoder Warning No encoder - The scanner may - Confirm that the - Adjust the Timeout (tachometer) is experience an belt is running.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TROUBLESHOOTING Error Description Severity Explanation Symptom Troubleshooting Action required Code Encoder Error Phase input (trigger - No data will be - Check - Adjust, realign, or Failure source) is activated transmitted to Diagnostics | replace the while encoder the host.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Error Description Severity Explanation Symptom Troubleshooting Action required Code Ethernet Error Protocol Index Socket 5 message not Error received on User Socket 5. Ethernet Error Protocol Index Socket 6...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TROUBLESHOOTING Error Description Severity Explanation Symptom Troubleshooting Action required Code In Beam Error The scanner has an - The scanner - Put the scanner This is an internal Sensor Error in-the-beam sensor, stops reading in the test mode failure and is not which provides...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BCL 900i REFERENCE MANUAL Error Description Severity Explanation Symptom Troubleshooting Action required Code Network Error When the MSC 900 - The system - Confirm that all - Replace faulty Ring Open is used, the scanner...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8 TECHNICAL FEATURES This chapter provides detailed specifications for the BCL 900i Barcode Scanning Systems. It provides specific information on: Electrical Features Optical Features Reading Features Human Machine Interface ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com READING FEATURES Scan Rate Typ.:1000 scans/s/ Max. Maximum Resolution Min:0.25 mm (10 mils)/Max: 0.50 mm (20 mils) Max. Reading Distance See 5.10 reading diagrams Max. Reading Width See 5.10 reading diagrams Max. Depth of Field See 5.10 reading diagrams Aperture Angle 60 degrees...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PHYSICAL FEATURES Dimensions 216 x 96 x 127 mm [8.5 x 3.8 x 5 in] Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) Enclosure Aluminum Alloy Connections I/O, POWER, ETH1, ETH2; Other connections through MA 900 OTHER Service Options Installation services and on-site training...
LASER CAUTION viii Connection LASER SAFETY viii Typical 22 LED Indicators 173 Connector Panel MA 900 BCL 900i 27 Photoelectric Sensor Connection 32 Control Panel Buttons 174 Relay Configuration 39 Conventions viii MA 900 Connections 30 CRT 209 MA Connection Box...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com References vii Technical Features 237 Restore 159 Text Entry Tool 47 Serial Ports Troubleshooting 230 Aux Port 101 Typical Layouts 206 Main Port 99 UL Listing x Serial Ports 99 Update Firmware 162 Specifications 237 User Interface Basics 47 Standard Regulations viii...
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