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  • Page 1 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual Z476-E-01 (84-9000470-02-A)
  • Page 2 OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

  • Page 3: Intended Audience

    Applicable Products This manual covers the following products: • VHV5-F Autofocus Multicode Reader Parts of the specifications and restrictions for each product may be listed in other manuals. Please refer to Related Manuals. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 4: Manual Structure

    Manual name NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (W500) Note : This page is a sample for the purpose of describing the page structure. It differs in its actual content. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 5: Icons

    Additional information to read as required. This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier. Version Information Information on differences in specifications and functionality for Product with different product versions is given. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 6 Manual Structure Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 7: Sections In This Manual

    Introduction Drawings System Configuration Troubleshooting and Setup Flow Service and Maintenance Theory of Operation Overview of WebLink Appendices 4.0 User Interface Basic Programming Index Flow User Interface Details Serial Commands Symbologies Specifications Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Description of Reader .........................1-4 1-2-2 Model Number Structure ......................1-7 1-2-3 Reader Models ..........................1-8 1-2-4 Mounting Accessories .........................1-9 1-2-5 Front Window Accessories......................1-10 1-2-6 Cables ............................1-11 1-2-7 Power Supplies .........................1-12 Legacy QX-1 Cabling and Accessories..................1-13 1-2-8 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 9 Pipelined Acquisition and Parallel Processing Operation ............3-14 Section 4 Overview of WebLink 4.0 User Interface WebLink Overview and WebLink System Requirements ...........4-2 4-1-1 WebLink Overview ........................4-2 4-1-2 WebLink System Requirements ....................4-2 4-1-3 Navigating WebLink ........................4-3 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 10 Continuous and Presentation Read Cycle Dialogs ..............7-11 7-3-5 Continuous and Presentation Read Cycle Settings ..............7-13 7-3-6 Start / Stop Mode Read Cycle Dialog ..................7-13 7-3-7 Start/Stop Read Cycle Settings....................7-15 Acquire Step.........................7-17 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 11 8-1-9 !JOBCHANGE,<job slot index>....................8-5 8-1-10 !SETMATCHSTR,<tool index>,<match string> ................8-6 8-1-11 !GETMATCHSTR,<tool index>....................8-6 Section 9 Symbologies Overview ..........................9-3 9-1-1 Adding and Removing Codes from the List.................9-3 9-1-2 Changing Symbology Parameters ....................9-3 Composite ..........................9-5 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 12 Fixed Symbol Length (PDF417) ....................9-22 9-12 Pharmacode .........................9-23 9-12-1 Fixed Symbol Length Status (Pharmacode) ................9-23 9-12-2 Fixed Symbol Length (Pharmacode)..................9-23 9-12-3 Minimum Number of Bars (Pharmacode)..................9-23 9-12-4 Bar Width Status (Pharmacode) ....................9-23 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 13 VHV5-AF2 Diffuser Kit Installation ..................11-26 11-2-4 VHV5-AF3 Polarizer Kit Installation ..................11-26 11-2-5 VHV5-AF4 Half-Polarizer Kit Installation ................. 11-27 Section 12 Troubleshooting 12-1 Troubleshooting........................12-2 Section 13 Service and Maintenance 13-1 Service ..........................13-2 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 14 Tolerable Industrial Fluids and Chemicals.................13-3 13-2-3 Approved General Cleaning Agents..................13-3 13-2-4 Cleaning the Code Reader......................13-4 Appendices ASCII Table ..........................A-2 A-1-1 ASCII Table ..........................A-2 Glossary of Terms......................... A-3 A-2-1 Glossary of Terms ........................A-3 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 15: Terms And Conditions Agreement

    Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

  • Page 16: Application Considerations

    ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. Application Considerations...

  • Page 17: Errors And Omissions

    Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.

  • Page 18: Safety Precautions

    General instructions Instructions on unspecified general action. WARNING WARNING This product must be used according to this document. Failure to observe this may result in impairment of functions and performance of the product. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 19: Anti-Virus Protection

    When constructing an intranet, communication failure may occur due to cable disconnection or the influence of unauthorized network equipment. Take adequate measures, such as restricting physical access to network devices, by means such as locking the installation area. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 20: Caution

    Danger of burns. Do not touch the case while the code reader is running or just after power is turned OFF, since it remains extremely hot. Be careful when connecting devices to the external light connector. The connector provides 1.5A @ 24V. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 21: Consignes De Sécurité

    Instructions liées à une action générale non précisée. AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit doit être utilisé conformément au présent document. Le non-respect de cette consigne peut entraîner une altération des fonctions et des performances du produit. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 22 équipement réseau non autorisé. Prenez des mesures adéquates, comme la restriction de l’accès physique aux dispositifs réseau, par exemple en verrouillant la zone d’installation. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 23 Soyez prudent lorsque vous connectez des appareils au connecteur de lumière externe. Le connecteur fournit 1,5 A à 24 V. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 24: Precautions For Safe Use

    • Do not look directly into the lens of this product. The lights may be bright enough to cause discomfort or injury to the eyes and eyesight. • When disposing of the product, treat it as an industrial waste. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 25: Installation

    Il n’est pas destiné à être utilisé dans les applications critiques suivantes. Omron ne fournit aucune garantie pour le produit s’il est utilisé dans les applications suivantes, sauf accord spécifique ou si les applications spécifiques sont prévues par le fabricant : applications soumises à...
  • Page 26 Ne regardez pas directement l’objectif de ce produit. Les lumières peuvent être suffisamment brillantes pour causer une gêne ou une blessure aux yeux et à la vue. • Lors de l’élimination du produit, traitez-le comme un déchet industriel. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 27: Precautions For Correct Use

    • Do not use this product in an environment with excessive noise. • Turn OFF the power to ensure safety before maintenance. • Use an airbrush to clean the lens. • Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 28: Entretien

    N’utilisez pas ce produit dans un environnement trop bruyant. Entretien • Coupez l’alimentation électrique pour assurer la sécurité avant l’entretien. • Utilisez un aérographe pour nettoyer l’objectif. • N’essayez pas de démonter, de réparer ou de modifier le produit. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 29: Regulations And Standards

    • This product is in compliance with all applicable directives, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, and 2011/65/EU. • This product complies with EC/EU Directives. EMC-related performance of the Omron devices that comply with EC/EU Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or control panel on which the Omron devices are installed.

  • Page 30: Korean Radio Regulation (Kc)

    Regulations and Standards Korean Radio Regulation (KC) Guide for Users This equipment has been evaluated for conformity in a commercial environment. When used in a residential environment, it may cause radio interference. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 31 Ce produit est conforme aux directives CE/UE. Les performances des appareils Omron conformes aux directives CE/UE en matière de CEM varient en fonction de la configuration, du câblage et d’autres conditions de l’équipement ou du panneau de commande sur lequel les appareils Omron sont installés. •...
  • Page 32 Règlement coréen sur les équipements radio (KC) Guide pour les utilisateurs La conformité de cet équipement a été évaluée dans un environnement commercial. Utilisé dans un environnement résidentiel, il peut provoquer des interférences radio. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 33: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements: Fcc

    à la norme ICES-003 d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 34: Related Manuals

    When you want to It describes the system configuration, Multicode Reader operate the VHV5-F control methods, I/O specifications, from an external Communication Manual supported network types and device. communication setting for using the VHV5-F. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 35: Revision History

    A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front and back covers of the manual. Cat. No. Z476-E-01 (84-9000470-02 Rev A) Revision code Revision Date Revised content code January 2024 First publication. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 36: Introduction

    Model Number Structure ................. 1-7 1-2-3 Reader Models ....................1-8 1-2-4 Mounting Accessories ..................1-9 1-2-5 Front Window Accessories................1-10 1-2-6 Cables ......................1-11 1-2-7 Power Supplies ..................... 1-12 Legacy QX-1 Cabling and Accessories............1-13 1-2-8 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 37: Feature Overview

    Built-In ISO/IEC 15416, 15415, and 29158:2020 Verification Output Data • Conditional formatting for outputs. • Rich set of code data as well as runtime statistics and time stamp data available for output. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 38 • Jobs can be set up and tested on running line or on static part using built-in trigger generator to sim- ulate production line triggering. • A Digital Softscope tool provides in-depth timing visualization of the Read Cycle, allowing fast and simple optimization to obtain maximum takt time. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 39: Vhv5-F Reader And Accessories

    X-Coded Ethernet Port 1000BASE-T Ethernet port; Power over Ethernet (PoE). External Light Port Provides power and strobe signal to external lighting. DIO (Parallel IO) Port Breakout for power, trigger, digital inputs/outputs, RS-232. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 40 The VHV5-F is equipped with targeting optics to provide a visual reference when mounting the cam- era. The targeting optics consist of two bright green parallel spots which indicate the center of the reading area, as well as the orientation of the camera relative to the part. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 41: Control Button Functions

    Reset IP address to factory default. Press for ~5 seconds. Wait until the 360 degree lights do a double flash and then release the button. The unit will now be reset to facto- ry IP (192.168.188.2, 255.255.0.0). Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 42: Model Number Structure

    Standard lighting with same unit) Light Color None White License High-Speed X-Mode Decoder Custom (0 – Z) Reserved 0 to 9, A to Z OEMs and Large Customers *See Section 2-2 for reader mounting and lighting. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 43: Reader Models

    Note 2: The VHV5-F uses the same Parallel IO cables and interconnect accessories as the Micro- HAWK V430-F and V440-F. Note 3: X-Mode is suitable for all labels as well as low print grade codes and DPM. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 44: Mounting Accessories

    Type Part Number VHV5-F L-Bracket Adjustable Angle VHV5-AM0 Mounting Kit (VHV5-F only) Universal Mounting Block and Heatsink VHV5-AM1 Kit (VHV5-F only) VHV5-F APG Pan and Tilt Camera Mount VHV5-AM2 Kit (VHV5-F only) Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 45: Front Window Accessories

    VHV5-F Standard Window (for Wide and VHV5-AF0 Medium Lens Models) VHV5-F Lensed Window (for Narrow and VHV5-AF1 Long Lens Models) VHV5-F Diffuser Accessory VHV5-AF2 VHV5-F Polarizer Accessory VHV5-AF3 VHV5-F Half Polarizer Accessory VHV5-AF4 1-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 46: Cables

    1 Meter 61-000184-01 5 Pin M12 Plug to 5 Pin M12 Socket Cable, Adapter, Omron 2 Meters V430-WPLC-2M *Important: Standard Omron FJ-VSG Ethernet cables are available in alternative and longer lengths. 1-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 47: Power Supplies

    1 Meter, U.S. / Euro Plug 97-000012-01 Power Supply (2.1 A) Single Port PoE Injector, Power Cord NOT Included 98-9000311-01 30W, IEEE802.3at Compli- ant, 2 x RJ45 Connector, 90 to 264VAC 1-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 48: Legacy Qx-1 Cabling And Accessories

    QX-1 Photo Sensor, M12 2 Meters 99-9000016-01 4-Pin Plug, NPN, Light ON / Dark ON QX-1 Field-Wireable M12 Screw Terminal Connector 98-9000239-01 4-Pin Plug for Any Trigger Source or Photo Sensor 1-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 49 1 Introduction 1-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 50 Setting the Network Connection using the Device Discovery Utility (DDU) .. 2-26 2-2-6 Setting the Camera Name and Updating the Software using the DDU..2-28 2-2-7 Starting WebLink User Interface using the DDU or Browser......2-28 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 51: System Configuration And Setup Flow

    AC Power Cable, 1.8 M, U.S., C13 Conn. 12-9000959-01 AC Power Cable, 1.8 M, EU, C13 Conn. 12-9000960-01 AC Power Cable, 1.8 M, UK, C13 Conn. 12-9000961-01 AC Power Cable, 1.8 M, China, C13 Conn. 12-9000962-01 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 52: Runtime Configuration Options

    VHV5-F££££££££- Industrial GigE X-Code Ethernet Cable, M12 to RJ45 Connector 61-900013£-0£ (Black) or FHV-VNB2, FHV-VNLB2 (Black) PoE (Power over Ethernet) HUB that supports Power over Ethernet Example: Cisco, Netgear, (IEEE 802.3at-compliant) etc. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 53: Minimum Direct Power Configuration

    AC Power Cable, 1.8 M, UK, C13 Conn. 12-9000961-01 AC Power Cable, 1.8 M, China, C13 Conn. 12-9000962-01 2-1-5 Direct Power Configuration with External Light Standard Ethernet Cable Host PC Standard Ethernet Cable Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 54: Rs-232C Configuration

    V430-WPLC-2M Insert the V430-WQR-3M cable between the VHV5-F and the V430-W8£££-£M cable. When connecting Omron’s CS/CJ/NJ Legacy Controller, the additional RS-232C conversion cable is re- quired. If connecting to Omron’s current-generation NX Machine Automation Controller, no additional RS-232C cable is required.

  • Page 55: Usb Keyboard Wedge Configuration

    Drawing Category Part Number Reference VHV5-F Reader VHV5-F££££££££- Industrial GigE X-Code Ethernet Cable, M12-to-RJ45 Connector 61-900013£-0£ (Black) or FHV-VNB2, FHV-VNLB2 (Black) Industrial Switching HUB Example: W4S1-£££ Ser- Reader-to-QX-1 Interconnect Cable (Various) V430-WQ£-£M Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 56 VHV5-F-to-External Light – 5-Pin M12 Plug to 5-Pin M12 Socket 61-000184-01 M12-to-Flying Leads Cable V430-W8£££-£M Power Supply, 100-240VAC, +24VDC @ 2.1A, M12 12-Pin Socket 97-000012-01 QX-1 Photo Sensor, or QX-1 Field-Wireable Trigger Connector Input 99-9000016-01 98-9000239-01 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 57: Hardware Selection And Installation Flow

    Step 2 – The second step is to use that data to look up the best sensor / lens combination in the "Dis- tance, Field of View and Readability Tables" section below that best satisfies the application require- ments. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 58 The following chart shows how the minimum code sizes in the readability tables have been deter- mined. High-contrast (label-quality) marks need fewer pixels per element (lower PPE) to be decoded reliably. Low-print-quality and DPM (direct part mark) codes often require a higher PPE to get the Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 59 282 x 176 9.3 (0.235) 11.6 (0.294) 15.9 (0.404) 20.3 (0.515) 316 x 198 10.4 (0.263) 13.0 (0.329) 17.8 (0.453) 22.7 (0.576) 350 x 219 11.5 (0.292) 14.4 (0.365) 19.7 (0.501) 25.1 (0.638) 2-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 60 17.1 (0.434) 21.4 (0.543) 29.4 (0.746) 37.4 (0.950) 1900 550 x 344 18.0 (0.458) 22.5 (0.573) 31.0 (0.787) 39.5 (1.002) 2000 579 x 362 19.0 (0.482) 23.7 (0.603) 32.6 (0.829) 41.5 (1.055) 2-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 61 11.2 (0.284) 14.0 (0.355) 19.2 (0.488) 24.4 (0.621) 488 x 408 12.6 (0.319) 15.7 (0.399) 21.6 (0.548) 27.5 (0.697) 1000 541 x 453 13.9 (0.354) 17.4 (0.442) 23.9 (0.608) 30.5 (0.774) 2-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 62: Mount The Reader

    This is followed by four depictions of industry standard mounting scenarios using the built-in light,the built-in light along with the diffuser, polarizer, or half-polarizer accessory, or with only an external light. 2-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 63 Install the reader at an angle of 15° relative to the surface of the part to avoid direct reflections from the part back into the camera. The light will still provide sufficient illumination to read the code. 2-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 64 The reader can be used with external lights. External lights can be used to accomplish lighting geome- try configurations not achievable by using the reader's built-in illumination alone. 24V continuous or strobe lights can be wired directly to the reader's External Light Port connector. 2-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 65: Wire And Power The Reader

    • A DIO (Parallel IO) cable, which includes connections for digital inputs, outputs, RS-232, and Power. • An external light interconnect cable (optional – if external illumination will be used.) • An X-Code Ethernet communications cable. 2-16 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 66: Digital Input Wiring

    Trigger input is a high-speed, very-low-latency input for the fastest response from trigger to image ac- quisition. All inputs are wired the same. See the figures below for NPN and PNP Input wiring. 2-17 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 67 2 System Configuration and Setup Flow NPN Input 2-18 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 68: Digital Output Wiring

    Output Common. Output 3 is a very-high-speed output that can be used for general purpose or as a strobe trigger to an external light other than the one connected to the reader's dedicated lighting port. See the figures below for NPN and PNP Output wiring. 2-19 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 69 2 System Configuration and Setup Flow NPN Output for Host Input NPN Output for External Load 2-20 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 70: Connect Power

    2 System Configuration and Setup Flow PNP Output for Host Input PNP Output for External Load Connect Power  Power Options and Requirements Power Options and Requirements 2-21 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 71: Power Wiring

    Proper grounding is necessary for operator safety, noise reduction, and the protection of equipment from voltage transients. Buildings, including any steelwork, all circuits, and all junction boxes must be grounded directly to an earth ground in compliance with local and national electrical codes. 2-22 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 72: Ground Loops

    • "2-Terminal Power Supply" must still provide an "Earth" connection to the imager. • "Signal Ground" can be used for communications and/or discrete signal ground reference. It must not be used as Power Ground or Earth Ground. 2-23 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 73 It is acceptable, however, to have captures that use internal light and others that use external light mixed in the same job. 2-24 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 74: Intensity Control

    The simplest method to connect is to set the Host PC to the same Subnet. Otherwise, you can use the Device Discovery Utility (DDU) to set the reader IP to be on the same network as the PC. 2-25 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 75: Setting The Network Connection Using The Device Discovery Utility (Ddu)

    VHV5-F Autofocus Multicode Reader. It enumerates the devices so the user can con- nect to them, change basic device parameters, load software, and start the user interface. The DDU can be downloaded from the Omron Automation website. Search for "DDU". Using Device Discovery Utility (DDU) to Discover All Readers on the Network Start the Omron Device Discovery Utility application on the PC.
  • Page 76 IP address. Set Subnet appropriately. Ensure that any PC used to program the readers is also on that same Subnet. Click the Update Settings and Exit button to update the reader. The reader will reboot and come up with new settings. 2-27 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 77: Setting The Camera Name And Updating The Software Using The Ddu

    Starting WebLink User Interface using the DDU or Browser Using DDU to Start WebLink on the Reader Click the Open WebLink button to begin programming the reader. See Section 4 for WebLink System Requirements. 2-28 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 78 To access the WebLink user interface, open a browser and type the IP address of the reader in the address bar. The user interface will appear as a fully interactive web page. 2-29 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 79 2 System Configuration and Setup Flow 2-30 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 80: Theory Of Operation

    Decode Tool Data Formatting ............... 3-12 3-5-6 Decode Tool Read Qualification Flow Chart..........3-12 Read Cycle Processing Optimization............3-13 3-6-1 Regions of Interest ..................3-13 3-6-2 Pipelined Acquisition and Parallel Processing Operation......3-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 81: Theory Of Operation

    Theory of Operation describes • Device Settings and Communications • Jobs (Read Cycle Types) • The Read Cycle (Sequence of Steps) • The Decode Tool (Operation and Qualification) • Processing Optimization Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 82: Device Settings And Communications

    Settings made for TCP/IP, UDP, and the industrial protocols have no effect on each other. All of them simply share the same 1000BASE-T line. The only exception is EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. Only one or the other protocolcan be active. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 83: Jobs

    Mode), and Start Stop. When Creating a New Job in a Slot, the user selects the type of Job (or Read Cycle). This sets all the correct parameter defaults for that Job type. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 84 (or after the Stop signal, depending on user settings). The read cycle ends when the host sends the reader a Stop Trigger signal. It begins the next Read Cycle on the next Start Trigger. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 85: Read Cycle Theory Of Operation

    Within the job, the user inserts one Decode Tool for each individual code that is meant to be read. That Decode Tool is programmed with a set of “Qualification” criteria that steers the Decode Tool to Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 86: Read Cycle End

    (RS-232, Socket,Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, etc.). The Digital Output signals indicating read cycle status such as Pass/ Fail are set at this time as well. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 87: Read Cycle Flow Chart

    3 Theory of Operation 3-4-9 Read Cycle Flow Chart Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 88: Decode Tool Theory Of Operation

    A Job can contain one Decode Tool or hundreds, depending on the application. One Decode Tool is inserted for the code that is meant to be read. Each Decode Tool is added to the list under Tools in the Job,or Read Sequence, and runs during the Read Cycle. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 89: Decode Tool Qualification

    Code types is set up in the Codes section of the dialog. It can be set to just one type like Data Matrix, or a list of types like Data Matrix or QR. If a code is found that is not one of these types, it is filtered out. 3-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 90: Match String

    ROI, but rather than starting with "ABC," as desired, it starts with "DEF". This would indicate to the host that parts are being mixed on the line. Qualification is discussed more thoroughly in the Read Cycle Details section. 3-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 91: Decode Tool Data Formatting

    The default output is the decoded data string. However, the user can insert custom text, as well as other code-specific data that has been computed, such as the position and angle of the code. 3-5-6 Decode Tool Read Qualification Flow Chart 3-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 92: Read Cycle Processing Optimization

    The example below shows the Decode Tool set up with two regions, the lower left and upper right to account for two orientations the part can be presented in. 3-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 93: Pipelined Acquisition And Parallel Processing Operation

    Here a trigger is received, the image is acquired, then the image is processed and the data is output. The next trigger is sent once the output is received. 3-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 94: Parallel Processing

    Depending on the image complexity and difficulty of reading, the system can approach op- eration at the frame rate of the reader. 3-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 95 3 Theory of Operation 3-16 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 96 Overview of WebLink 4.0 User In- terface WebLink Overview and WebLink System Requirements ......4-2 4-1-1 WebLink Overview ..................4-2 4-1-2 WebLink System Requirements ..............4-2 4-1-3 Navigating WebLink ..................4-3 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 97: Overview Of Weblink 4.0 User Interface

    • Microsoft Windows 10 (64-Bit) or Microsoft Windows 7 (64-Bit) (Note: Using an Embedded OS (Windows CE) and / or an underpowered machine (limited RAM or limited disk space) is not recom- mended.) Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 98: Navigating Weblink

    UI is actually running on the VHV5-F and being accessed by a browser, there is no need to upload or download jobs or settings between the UI and reader before changing from Setup mode to Run mode. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 99: Dashboard View

    Run view, showing images as well as key counts and statistics at a glance in an easy-to- view format. Three different Dashboard layouts can be created to suit the needs of users off all levels of expertise. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 100: Quick Start Guide For Programming The Reader

    Quick Start Guide for Program- ming the Reader Basic Programming Flow ................5-2 5-1-1 Example: Programming a Triggered Reading Job on a Production Line ..5-2 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 101: Basic Programming Flow

    1) To create a job, select Jobs from the Device Configuration Menu. 2) Click on Create New in memory Slot 01 in the Jobs list. There are 32 possible slots to hold different reading jobs. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 102 4) Click the Quick Focus button at the upper left of the image. Click in the image and drag around the area of the code to be focused. The system will automatically set the best focus to read that code. 5) Click the Learn Codes button. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 103 9) The system will automatically identify all codes of all types within the image and will create a Decode Tool with a region of interest for each one so they can be considered individually. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 104 Decode Data in the output section of the Tool settings dialog. It will bring up an editor for this purpose. Each Decode Tool generates a string result. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 105 4) Digital Outputs are set up from the Device View. The default settings send a Read Cycle Pass pulse on Output 1, Read Cycle Fail on Output 2 and any error signal on Output 3. 5) Protocol Outputs are set into the standard Input Assembly. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 106 3) Enter Run mode by clicking the Run button. The system will now respond to actual triggers from the running line. Both the Run view and the Dashboard view are options for monitor- ing the production run. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 107 5 Quick Start Guide for Programming the Reader Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 108: User Interface Details

    Multi-Cycle View .................... 6-38 6-5-4 Single Cycle View..................6-40 6-5-5 Digital Softscope Signals................6-42 Advanced Functions and Operations............6-43 6-6-1 Learn All Codes..................... 6-43 6-6-2 High-Effort Mode ................... 6-46 6-6-3 Optimize ......................6-47 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 109: Device View

    • Triggering – Triggers are dropped in this mode. • Device Settings – All device settings can be changed in this mode. • Job Change – Jobs can be created, deleted, and changed in this mode. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 110: Device Description Display

    Model name and the MAC Address so that it will be guaran- teed unique as well. For example, this device name is VHV5-FFFFFD3. Whereas the MAC Ad- dress cannot be changed, the name can be changed with the DDU. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 111: Setting Up Rs-232 Communications

    Format Output step in the Read Sequence. This is same string that is displayed in the UI, as well as the string that is sent over TCP/IP, and that is sent to the PLC. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 112: Setting Up Tcp/Ip Communications

    UDP Client for maximum flexibility. The channels are not exclusive. Any combination of channels can be set up and will function simultaneously. Each channel operates in parallel with the others. Settings for one do not affect the others. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 113 All output will be sent directly to that IP and Port via UDP in a con- nectionless fashion. The VHV5-F will also listen for incoming commands from the specified IP and Port. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 114: Tcp/Ip Settings

    6-1-6 Enabling PLC Communications PLC Settings Dialog Either the EtherNet/IP or PROFINET protocol can be enabled at any one time. They cannot both be on. Both can be set to off. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 115: Plc Settings

    This dialog is used to set basic camera hardware parameters related to Trigger, Targeting, and Exter- nal Light control using the External Light Port connector. If settings are changed, the Apply Changes button appears. Settings are effective immediately after Apply is clicked. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 116: Creating, Saving, And Managing Reader Jobs

    Job to be loaded. Jobs can be changed programmatically as well through RS-232, TCP/IP and using the PLC by issuing a command which references the Slot # for the job to be loaded. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 117: Create New Job

    The icon will be red if there are pending changes. It will be blue once the job has been saved. The user also has the ability to save the job with another name to a different slot. 6-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 118: Delete Job

    Jobs can be deleted from Slots and from the camera by clicking on the Trash Can icon on the right side of the slot. That slot is now free for user to create and store another job into it. 6-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 119 The first example below shows a simple rearrangement. The second example shows shifting jobs down to allow for other jobs to be inserted between them. 6-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 120: Setting Up Digital Outputs

    The current Boot Job is indicated by the radio button to at the right side of the job slot. To change the Boot Job, click on the radio button for the Job/Slot that should be loaded and run at power up. 6-1-9 Setting Up Digital Outputs 6-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 121 Pass Signals, Failed Signal, and Error opens up the Output dialog menu to show the detailed set- tings. Positive Logic Example: This example shows, using Positive Logic, a deeper look into what passed or failed in the Read Cycle. 6-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 122 Output2 is set to indicate that at least one of the found codes failed the Read Qualification. For ex- ample, none of the codes found started with ABC. Output3 is set to indicate that at least one of the codes found and qualified ultimately failed String Matching. 6-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 123: Digital Output Settings

    All Codes Read [Unchecked], Checked All Codes Read – Means that all Decode Tools in the job have found a code that contains the cor- rect identifying data content. (Example:Starts with ABC) 6-16 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 124: Error Signals

    General Error Unchecked, [Checked] General Error – This indicates and subsystem fault that has occurred with the camera such as a sensor or communication fault. 6-17 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 125: Setup View

    The panel on the right side of the user interface will either show the parameters for the read cycle step that is selected in the left panel, or it will show the counts and statistics reports as the reading job is tested in Setup mode. 6-18 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 126: State Of The Reader When In Setup View

    The operator can allow or disallow Optimize to set parameters in the current job. Similar to inline parameter changes, the job will continue running, but with newly opti- mized settings. 6-19 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 127: Main Components Of The Setup Ui

    • The counts allow the user to follow the success or failure of the reading application. • The Timing information allows the user to understand exactly how much time is required for the read sequence. 6-20 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 128 This is an indication that some codes may have more problems be- ing read than others. Code quality should be checked, as well as job set- tings. 6-21 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 129 Pre-Proc is the time spent preprocessing the image using Filter Steps within the ROI. Image preprocessing is used to enhance the image prior to deode. If no ROI filters are enabled (such as scale or morphology) this time will be 0. 6-22 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 130 If the read cycle fails, the outline is red and a red X appears in lower right along with a message giving details of the failure. 6-23 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 131 • Tile View – This view appears if the Read Cycle has more than one Capture. This view will show all captured images for the cycle in a tiled format. The Capture number, and a graphic around and de- codes is displayed. 6-24 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 132 • Decode Details – This view will give a close up view of all codes from all Decode Tools in all Cap- tures. It displays code contents at the top, as well as symbology type, Decode Time and PPE (Pixels Per Element) at the bottom. 7. Image Controls 6-25 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 133 • The user can click on the image and then scroll in and out with the mouse wheel. Zooming in to the full extent shows the pixels with their numerical grey value. 6-26 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 134 • Disable External Trigger – VHV5-F jobs can be set up even on moving lines with active triggers. The physical trigger is active by default. Captures of all parts will occur when the trigger is received. 6-27 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 135 Optimize routine running its own instance of X-Mode instance. Optimize will run in the background until complete. Operator will allow or disallow optimize to set parameters in the current job. Similar to inline parameter changes, the job will continue running but with new optimized settings. 6-28 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 136: Run View

    They can be initiated via serial or PLC commands. These operations will override the triggered read cycles and may cause the system to ignore triggers. More complex operations like Optimize are blocked during Run mode. 6-29 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 137: Main Components Of The Run Ui

    • For Warnings it shows Stalls or Timeouts warning that the system is running close to max trigger rate. • For Errors it show Trigger or Processing Overruns which indicate system is being trigger faster than it can take pictures or process. 6-30 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 138 Decode Tools, and Overhead (reporting). The report shows the total cycle time trigger to answer. • The Trig(ger) Rate is the time from Trigger to Trigger in msec. 7. Read Cycle Output Data – Shows final result string from the Read Cycle. 6-31 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 139: Dashboard

    They can be initiated via serial or PLC commands. These operations will override the triggered read cycles and may cause the system to ignore triggers. More complex operations like Optimize are blocked in Dashboard mode. 6-32 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 140: Main Components Of The Ui

    5) 4e shows the filmstrip which displays the last N Read Cycles. Images are outlined in Green for Pass, and Red for Fail. If the user hovers over the image, that image is shown full size on the main screen. 6-33 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 141: Main Components Of The Dashboard Ui

    This is the same data that is available in the reports as well as when formatting the final Read Cycle output string. The user clicks on the value that they want displayed. 6-34 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 142: Adding Widgets

    Operator, Technician, and Engineer. By default, Layout 1 is displayed. Clicking on a different layout changes the display to that layout, and then clicking on Edit Layout allows that screen to be custom- ized. 6-35 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 143: Digital Softscope (Timing Profiler)

    The timing displayed is extremely accurate, and can help expose issues with the reader, as well as with the controlling PLCs or systems. The Digital Softscope is accessed via the gear icon in the upper right corner of the user interface. 6-5-2 Digital Softscope Quick Start 6-36 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 144 For the example above, if the user hovers over , the display changes to the figure below. 6-37 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 145: Multi-Cycle View

    Cycle View, which will be shown in the next section. The Multi-Cycle View shows one read cycle per horizontal lane. Up to 12 back-to-back read cycles can be displayed in the time graph at the same time. 6-38 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 146 3) It also allows the user to see Trigger Overruns, Processing Overruns, and Stalls. 4) The image below shows an extremely well-optimized System capable, in this case, of running at 50 Reads Per Second, or 3,000 PPM. 6-39 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 147: Single Cycle View

    Note: The user can choose to sort by Event Type, which matches the Multi-Cycle View, or by Thread, which more clearly shows the order in which the process threads are created and run. The example below is sorted by Event Type. 6-40 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 148 Example 2: Here the user can see the end of the cycle in detail showing that the time between when processing ends and when the result is packaged and sent is approximately 2.5 msec. 6-41 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 149: Digital Softscope Signals

    The Stall function assures that the order of results coming out of the reader follows the order of the trig- gers. 6-42 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 150: Advanced Functions And Operations

    1) This will bring up the Learn Codes dialog. 2) The dialog shows various controls, as well as the Captures from the most recent read cycle. 3) Capture 1 will be outlined in blue. 6-43 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 151 5) The system Learns by running a full image X-Mode with High Effort turned on in that capture. High Effort mode assures that it finds all readable codes. 6) When Learn is performed for that Capture, the dialog displays the following: 6-44 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 152 5) After all codes are Learned and added to the list, click Done to exit. 6) The job will reflect the added Decode Tools. 7) The user can trigger the job in Setup mode and see the tools run. Notes: 6-45 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 153: High-Effort Mode

    4. For each new enhanced image combination it will again try X-Mode normally, and then with the ex- tended techniques 5. Each additional processing operation is performed only when the previous steps fail to produce a decode. 6-46 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 154: Optimize

    ROIs, the algorithm will keep trying the other ROIs until it does, or until it runs out of ROIs and Captures in which case the Decode Tool is marked as a No Read. 6-47 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 155 6. With triggers running, the user clicks the Optimize button. 6-48 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 156 If the user experiences No Reads after Optimize, please check by lowering this parameter until the lowest expected contrast codes are read reliably. (Alternately, make sure that the image set used for Optimization includes low contrast codes). 6-49 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 157 6 User Interface Details 13. Finally, if the user wishes to disable Optimization, they Untrain the ROI by clicking again on the Train hat icon with Undo indicator. 6-50 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 158: Read Sequence Dialog

    Working with Regions of Interest (ROIs) ............7-33 7-7-7 ROI Image Preprocessing Filters ..............7-34 7-7-8 Region Image Preprocessing Filter Settings ..........7-36 7-7-9 Decode Tool Dialog Read Qualification............7-37 7-7-10 Read Qualification Settings ................7-41 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 159 Decode Tool Output Formatting ..............7-49 Read Sequence End..................7-53 7-8-1 Overview ....................... 7-53 7-8-2 Read Sequence Data Format Output............7-53 7-8-3 Read Cycle Format Output Settings.............. 7-55 7-8-4 Read Sequence Data Transmit ..............7-57 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 160: Overview

    Tools that will run and do the actual reading within all the Captures. Format Output Step – This step manages the data coming back from all the decode tools, and is used format the final reader output string. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 161: Read Cycle Step

    Clicking on the Read Cycle will highlight the step in light blue and will open up the specific Read Cycle Settings dialog in the right hand pane for that read cycle mode. The settings dialog allows the user to change parameters within the five read cycle control sections. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 162: Overview

    The Triggered read cycle is the most complex. It will be explained in detail here. The following sections for the Continuous, Presentation and Start/Stop read cycle types should be read after reading this Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 163 Trigger Delay (msec) is used to hold off acquisition for a fixed time after the trigger is received. This allows the user to programmatically align the part in the field of view without having to go onto the line and change the physical trigger location. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 164 X-Mode processing thread will be shut down. This parameter is useful for performance opti- mization. A good example would be the case of looking at Captures set to different focus heights. If it Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 165 This section is used to how the output string is composed, if it should be sent, and when to send it. No Read String – If checked, the text from the No Read String text box will be used as the string con- tent for any Decode Tools that have failed. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 166: Triggered Read Cycle Settings

    When Iterations is set greater than one, the sys- tem will acquire all images in the Capture List over and over until all codes are found, or until reaching the maximum number of iterations. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 167 Reporting No Read String Unchecked,[Checked] and Controls what is output for Decode Tools that fail string to send [NOREAD] to Read. By default the string is set to NOREAD. 7-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 168: Continuous And Presentation Read Cycle Dialogs

    Supermarket mode. It works like retail scanners, where a delay is inserted after the decode to allow the part to move out of the field of view so the same prod- uct won’t be scanned multiple times. 7-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 169 Time Between Same Symbol Decodes (msec) – Time delay before restarting next cycle to allow previ- ous part to clear the field of view. This prevents duplicate reading of the same code. This value is set to 2 seconds by default. 7-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 170: Continuous And Presentation Read Cycle Settings

    Start / Stop Mode Read Cycle Dialog Start/Stop Mode is the final read cycle type. It is a combination of Triggered and Continuous mode. Please read these sections first for a more complete understanding. 7-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 171 Decode Tools have not completed successfully (qualified) by this time, they are shut down and marked as no reads. Reporting This section determines how the output string is composed, if it should be sent, and when to send it. 7-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 172: Start/Stop Read Cycle Settings

    X-Mode decoder will be al- (msec) lowed to run. If X-Mode has not decoded within this amount of time, that X-Mode processing thread will be shut down. 7-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 173 Determines timing for sending out Format Output Data is Decoded string from Read Cycle. Either it sends it when it receives the stop signal, or it sends it out as soon as all Decode Tools Qualify. 7-16 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 174: Acquire Step

    Read Cycle will acquire all the Captures in the list in an attempt to read. This value is normally set to one because the part will normally be right in front of the sensor when the read cycle is triggered. 7-17 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 175: Multiple Captures And Multiple Iterations

    Note: Captures in the Capture List are taken one after the other. Iterations though the Capture List can be spaced out in time using the Delay Between Iterations (of the Capture List) setting in the 7-18 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 176: Acquire Step Settings

    The user can shift the order of the Captures in the list by clicking this icon and dragging the captures to the desired location. Capture numbering will stay ordered, but the parameters will shift along with the Capture. 7-19 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 177: Capture Settings Dialog

    Quick-Focus tools in upper right of the image. These tools are recommended to acquire initial set- tings, and the UI can be used to adjust the values to suit the application better. 7-20 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 178: External Light Control

    For High power, the light must be off for 6x longer than it is pulsed. For Ultra, it must be off for 11X longer than the strobe is pulsed. 7-21 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 179: Image-To-Image Wait Time When Changing Parameters

    0 msec Auto Focus Change 42-50 msec 42-50 msec Light Bank Change 0 msec 0 msec Light Power Change 157 msec 157 msec Capture Settings Item Setting Value [Job Default] Description Acquisition 7-22 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 180 User can enable either external lighting through the External Light Port connector on bottom of cam- era, or lighting on face of camera. Both may not be used at the same time. 7-23 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 181 7 Read Sequence Dialog Item Setting Value [Job Default] Description Intensity (%) 0 – [100] Controls 5 pin analog voltage which is used as Intensity function on many major vendors lights. 7-24 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 182: Tool Step

    High to decode. High Effort is similar to Configuration Database Mode for reading very difficult codes. It automati- cally applies Advanced Parameters, Scale, Gain and Image Preprocessing to aid X-Mode process- 7-25 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 183 If this is not set, the second code with dupli- cate string content will fail. Note: Effort Level, Calculate Readability Score, and Allow Duplicates are Global Settings and apply to all Decode Tools in the list. 7-26 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 184: Decode Tool Dialog Details

    If a code Qualifies (passes all gates) the Decode Tool is set to Pass and X-Mode processing ceases. It will not continue to run even if there are Captures left that have not been processed. 7-27 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 185 Once a code that satisfies one of these pre-filters, the code is marked as read. If no code is read that satisfies this 7-28 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 186: Decode Tool Settings

    7-7-2 Decode Tool Settings Item Setting value [Job Default] Description Codes Setting Sprocket Brings up code selection list. Brings up dialog box for Advanced Decoding Pa- rameters. 7-29 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 187: Setting Standard Decode Tool Parameters

    Symbology in the Codes list. The Symbology Settings Dialog will appear, allowing the user to make changes. See the Symbologies section for a full explanation of all settings for all code types. 7-30 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 188: Setting Advanced Decode Tool Parameters

    KEY POINT: The Optimize routine sets this value to 60% of the gradient for the code that was optimized. If after Optimization, codes are failing, this value should be reduced as a first step. 7-31 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 189: Decode Tool Dialog Regions (Regions Of Interest)

    The example below shows the scenario with two ROIs in the lower left and upper right to account for two orientations the part can be presented in. 7-32 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 190: Working With Regions Of Interest (Rois)

    ROIs appear on the screen as green boxes. The are labeled in the upper left hand corner showing the Decode Tool number and the Region number. The example below is T1-Region 1, signifying the first Decode Tool and the first Region. 7-33 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 191: Roi Image Preprocessing Filters

    X-Mode to find and read the code with- in it. The Add Filter button allows the user to a variety of filters into the ROI. 7-34 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 192 • Finally the light cells are eroded (thinned out) to make them more closer to square cells This chain turns the smaller original image in the center into the pre-processed image on the right. 7-35 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 193: Region Image Preprocessing Filter Settings

    25. If gain is two, the contrast increases to 50 grey levels. Gain < 1 decreases the signal strength and contrast. Gain > 1 increases. Gain has no upper limit and should be set empirically. 7-36 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 194: Decode Tool Dialog Read Qualification

    Decode Tool. The Data Filter is set to Accept All strings in each of them. Each of the sub-qualifiers are logically ORed together, meaning if any one of them is true, the Read Qualification passes. 7-37 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 195 Data Filter that matches some expected portion of the code string data content. The string functions are the following and are self-documenting by virtue of their names, Equals, Starts With, Contains, etc. 7-38 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 196 Ends With is similar to Starts With and used to check the exact location of a substring within the de- coded string. In this case, however, it uses End Offset. This tells the match function to back up a cer- tain number of spaces to do the string match. 7-39 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 197 Wild Card Example 1: For the string 12ABC456, if the user wants to check for ABC and be sure that it is preceeded by three characters and followed by three characters, the user could set ???ABC???. 7-40 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 198: Read Qualification Settings

    Placeholder Character Allows matching to a pattern with known set of characters at known location in the string. A ? would be entered for each expected character. 7-41 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 199: Decode Tool Match String Dialog

    Note 2: Match / No Match counts will appear in the Read Cycle Counts report if Matching is enabled for one of the Decode Tools. If Match is not enabled, only Read / No Read will appear. 7-42 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 200: Match String Settings

    The Decode Tool provides an option to grade the final qualified target code against the three main ISO standards: 15416, 15415, and 29158. Only a code that makes it past all qualification gates will be graded. 7-43 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 201: Operation

    • ISO 15416 – is used for 1D Barcodes. Only UPC/EAN, Code 128, and Code 39 can be graded. • ISO 15415 – is used for 2D Labels where strict grading is required. Only Data Matrix and QR Codes can be graded. 7-44 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 202: Grading Settings

    Pass/Fail threshold to 0.0 so that Verification will not cause a read cycle failure, and instead, include the Verification Report in the output string, allowing the host to monitor print quality while reading. 7-45 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 203 The summary Verification Grade and the full Verification Report can be added to the Output string that is created by each Decode Tool. This is done by clicking on the following items from the Output picker. 7-46 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 204 • Min Reflectance — Percentage value of reflectance of darkest bar. • Modulation — The ratio of the minimum edge contrast to symbol contrast. 7-47 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 205 • Unused Error Correction — The amount of error correction remaining after applying the reed Solo- mon error correcting algorithm and successfully decoding the symbol expressed as a percentage of the error correction contained within the symbol. 7-48 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 206: Decode Tool Output Formatting

    2. Append additional data to the string by clicking the desired attribute in the Other, Tool Status, De- code, or Tool Timing categories. That field will automatically appear at the end of the string in the Output area. 7-49 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 207 Read Cycle Output String. The custom string from each Decode Tool can be seen both in the Decode Tool in the Tools Step section, and as part of the final string in the Format Output section. 7-50 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 208 Decode Data – Data generated by X-Mode specific to the code that was read. Symbology Type Symbology Type. Data Matrix, Code 93, etc. Decoded Data String Actual string date contained in the code Polarity Dark on Light = TRUE. Light on Dark = FALSE 7-51 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 209 Time spent searching for possible locations of the target code in the ROI or Field of View X-Mode Decode Time Time spent evaluating all possible locations to determine if they are in fact a code, (msec) and then additional time spent to do the decode. 7-52 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 210: Read Sequence End

    The Format Output Dialog described below allows the user to further customize the final result output string by adding User Text, detailed Pass/Fail data, Counts, Timing and performance metrics for the Read Cycle. Trigger and Result Time Stamps can be added as well. 7-53 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 211 Example 1: This example shows what final Read Cycle Output would contain by default if the Job contained three Decode Tools. Example 2: This formatting example shows custom text strings and timestamp data added for that read cycle. 7-54 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 212: Read Cycle Format Output Settings

    Timestamp of when Trigger was received by the reader. The value is mi- croseconds since Jan. 1, 1970. End Cycle Timestamp (μs) Timestamp of when the Result is sent by the reader. The value is micro- seconds since Jan. 1, 1970. 7-55 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 213 Cycles since counts last cleared. (Time spent between end of proc- essing previous cycle and processing current. Shows efficiency of the read cycle. This will go to near 0 when fully pipelined.) 7-56 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 214: Read Sequence Data Transmit

    Key Point: If Digital Outputs are set to pulse mode, that processing for the next cycle will not be able begin until the output has been held on and then off for the set pulse time. Attention must be paid not to set these times excessively long. 7-57 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 215 7 Read Sequence Dialog 7-58 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 216 !SETGAIN,<capture index>,<gain value> ............8-4 8-1-7 !SETFOCUS,<capture index>,<focus value>..........8-4 8-1-8 !QUICKSET,<capture index>,<do focus>,<do photometry>,<roi left><roi top><roi width><roi height>............... 8-4 8-1-9 !JOBCHANGE,<job slot index>............... 8-5 8-1-10 !SETMATCHSTR,<tool index>,<match string> ..........8-6 8-1-11 !GETMATCHSTR,<tool index>................ 8-6 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 217: Serial Command Syntax

    Mode: System needs to be in Run mode or Setup Mode to act on this command. Example: !TRIGGER<CR> – Triggers a Read Cycle. Expected Response: !TRIGGER=0 8-1-2 !RUN Description Puts the reader into Run mode. Parameters None Return Err Codes Success Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 218: Setup

    Invalid command format. Must have at least 2 parameters. Operation: Directly sets the Exposure Value of the selected Capture in the loaded job. Example: !SETEXPOSURE,1,64<CR> – Sets capture 1’s exposure setting to 64. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 219: Setgain,,

    Commands the reader to run either a Quick Focus, a Quick Photometry, or both. Op- tionally allows you to specify a region of interest (ROI) within the image in which to run the operations. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 220: Jobchange,

    Error: Invalid job file. Job could not be loaded because it is corrupt. Error: Invalid Job Slot specified. Slot was outside the valid range. Invalid command format. Must have at least 1 parameter. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 221: Setmatchstr,,

    Error: specified tool is NOT a symbology tool and so has no match string. Invalid command format. Must have at least 2 parameters. Operation: Returns the Match String for a specific Decode Tool. Examples: Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 222 Expected Response (match string=123456): !GETMATCHSTR=0,123456 !GETMATCHSTR,2<CR> – Gets the match string from tool 2. Expected Response if there is a tool 2: !GETMATCHSTR=0,123456 Expected Response if there is NOT a tool 2: !GETMATCHSTR=1 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 223 8 Serial Commands Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 224 Check Output Status (Interleaved 2 of 5) ............9-14 9-7-3 Symbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5) ............9-14 9-7-4 Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5) ............9-15 9-7-5 Guard Bar Status (Interleaved 2 of 5) ............9-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 225 9-19-1 Fixed Symbol Length Status (MicroPDF417) ..........9-31 9-19-2 Fixed Symbol Length (MicroPDF417) ............9-31 9-20 DotCode ......................9-32 9-20-1 Expected Rows and Expected Columns ............9-32 9-20-2 Rotation Mode ....................9-32 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 226: Overview

    Note: The new settings only affect how this one Decode Tool will work. They are not global settings that affect all tools in the job. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 227 9 Symbologies Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 228: Composite

    Note: The Separator Character will be the same as the character defined in the Multisymbol Separator field. Usage: As required by the application. Definition: Allows the user to change the separator character from a comma to a new character. Default: , (comma) Options: Any ASCII character. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 229: Aztec

    Default: Disabled Options: Disabled - when removed from the list Enabled - when added to the list There are no other settings for Aztec other than the automatic Enable/Disable. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 230: Postal Symbologies

    See POSTNET Status, PLANET Status, and GS1 DataBar for more detail about U.S. Post symbologies. Australian Post When Australia Post is enabled, the reader will only decode Australia Post symbols. Japan Post When Japan Post is enabled, the reader will only decode Japan Post symbols. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 231: Royal Mail

    Definition: If U.S. Post and PLANET Status are both enabled, the reader will decode PLANET symbols. Default: Enabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 232: Usps4Cb Status

    Definition: If U.S. Post and USPS4CB Status are both enabled, the reader will decode USPS4CB symbols. Default: Enabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 233: Code 39

    When enabled, the reader will check the symbol length against the symbol length field. If disabled, any length will be considered valid. Default: Disabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 234: Fixed Symbol Length (Code 39)

    "Z", minus symbol, plus symbol, forward slash, space, decimal point, dollar sign, and percent symbol. When Full ASCII Set is enabled, the reader can read the full ASCII character set, from 0 to 255. Default: Disabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 235: Codabar

    When disabled, the reader will accept any Codabar symbol provided it doesn’t exceed the system’s maximum capabilities. When enabled, the reader will reject any Codabar symbol that doesn’t match the fixed length. Default: Disabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 236: Fixed Symbol Length (Codabar)

    When enabled, the reader will output the check character as part of the symbol data. This condition must be accounted for if a fixed length is also being used. Default: Disabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 237: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Usage: I-2/5 has been popular because it is the most dense symbology for printing numeric characters less than 10 characters in length; however, Omron Microscan does not recommend this symbology for any new applications because of inherent problems such as truncation.

  • Page 238: Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 Of 5)

    Symbol Length # 1 and Symbol Length # 2 fields can form the start or end of the range. Default: Enabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 239: Upc/Ean

    UPC or EAN codes. Default: Disabled Options: Disabled Enabled Required Disabled UPC Supplementals will not be decoded. Enabled When enabled, the reader will try to decode a main and a supplemental. 9-16 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 240: Separator Status (Upc/Ean)

    Either 2 character or 5 character supplementals will be considered valid. 2 Characters Only Only two character supplementals will be considered valid. 5 Characters Only Only five character supplementals will be considered valid. 9-17 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 241: Format Upc-E As Upc-A (Upc/Ean)

    EAN-13 symbol, depending on the state of the EAN status parameter. This formatting reverses the zero suppression that is used to generate the symbol in the UPC specification. Default: Disabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-18 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 242: Code 128/Ean 128

    In Standard, the reader will not apply special EAN output formatting options. In Application, the reader will apply the special EAN output formatting options to decoded EAN-conforming symbols. Default: Standard Options: Standard Application 9-19 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 243: Application Record Separator Status (Code 128/Ean 128)

    This feature causes the reader to pad variable-length application fields with leading zeroes. This is not done for the last field of a symbol. Default: Disabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-20 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 244: Code 93

    Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-10-2 Fixed Symbol Length (Code 93) Definition: This is the symbol length value against which all Code 93 symbols will be compared. Default: Options: 1 to 64 9-21 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 245: 9-11 Pdf417

    The reader will ignore any symbol not having the specified length. Default: Options: 1 to 2710 Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. 9-22 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 246: 9-12 Pharmacode

    The Bar Width Status setting will be ignored when the reader is able to tell the difference be- tween the narrow and the wide bars. 9-23 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 247: Direction (Pharmacode)

    Background Color (Pharmacode) Definition: Used when the color of bars is reversed. Sets the background color that a Pharmacode symbol must have to be considered valid. Default: White Options: Black White 9-24 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 248: 9-13 Data Matrix

    (aspect ratios) beyond what is supported by the standard Data Matrix standard (ISO16022). Status Enables or disables the DMRE symbology. Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 9-25 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 249: 9-14 Qr Code And Micro Qr Code

    MicroQR Code is a 2D matrix symbology that comes in 4 different symbol sizes, the largest capable of encoding 35 numeric characters. Default: Enabled Options: Off = Disabled On = Enabled 9-26 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 250: 9-15 Bc412

    Fixed Symbol Length (BC412) Definition: When enabled, the check character is read and compared along with the symbol data. When disabled, symbol data is sent without the check character. Default: Options: 1 to 64 9-27 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 251: 9-16 Databar Expanded

    Specifies the exact number of characters that the reader will recognize (this does not include start, stop, and check character characters). The reader ignores any symbol not having the specified length. Default: Options: 1 to 74 9-28 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 252: 9-17 Databar Limited

    Definition: Encodes a smaller 14-digit symbol (74 modules wide) that is not omnidirectional. Default: Enabled Disabled Options: Disabled - when removed from the list Enabled - when added to the list 9-29 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 253: Databar-14

    Default: Disabled Options: Disabled - when removed from the list Enabled - when added to the list 9-30 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 254: Micro Pdf (Micropdf417)

    The reader will ignore any symbol not having the specified length. Default: Options: 1 to 366 Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. 9-31 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 255: 9-20 Dotcode

    The reader will decode +/– approximately 10 degrees from the horizontal or vertical symbols. It is slightly slower than the No Rotation option. Omnidirectional The reader supports 360 degree decoding. It is significantly slower than the other two options. 9-32 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 256: Specifications

    10-1 Code Reader Specifications................ 10-2 10-2 Cable Specifications ..................10-4 10-3 Electrical Specifications ................10-5 10-3-1 DIO (Parallel IO) Port ..................10-5 10-3-2 External Light Port..................10-5 10-3-3 X-Code Ethernet Port ..................10-6 10-1 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 257: 10-1 Code Reader Specifications

    57.5 mm (W) × 50.5 mm (D) × 75 mm (H) (89 mm height with connectors) sions Packaging Dimen- 170 mm (W) × 117 mm (D) × 86 mm (H) sions 10-2 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 258 Software WebLink Symbologies are supported based on Omron’s read capability validation standard. Omron recommends that validation be performed for each application. Unless otherwise specified, reading performance is defined with center of field of view, angle R = ∞. Pitch angle...

  • Page 259: 10-2 Cable Specifications

    Sweep Count: 10 times Shock Resistance Impact Force: 150 m/s2, Test Direction: 6 directions, three times each (up/down, front/back, left/right) Material Connector Overmold: Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Cable Jacket: PVC Weight 95 g 227 g 10-4 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 260: 10-3 Electrical Specifications

    The user must check the power and wiring specifications for their choice of external light and only connect the relevant signals. For example, pins 4 and 3 would be used to provide just a 24V strobe trigger signal output to an external strobe controller. 10-5 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 261: X-Code Ethernet Port

    1000BASE-T X-Code Ethernet port. Female M12. Description Name Bidirectional Data DA+ Bidirectional Data DA- Bidirectional Data DB+ Bidirectional Data DB- Bidirectional Data DD+ Bidirectional Data DD- Bidirectional Data DC- Bidirectional Data DC+ 10-6 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 262 VHV5-AF0 Window Kit Removal and Installation.........11-25 11-2-2 VHV5-AF1 Window with Optics Kit Removal and Installation ......11-25 11-2-3 VHV5-AF2 Diffuser Kit Installation ...............11-26 11-2-4 VHV5-AF3 Polarizer Kit Installation..............11-26 11-2-5 VHV5-AF4 Half-Polarizer Kit Installation ............11-27 11-1 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 263: 11-1 Dimensions

    11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings 11-1 Dimensions VHV5-F Autofocus Multicode Reader (Unit: mm) VHV5-F L-Bracket Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit VHV5-AM0 11-2 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 264 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Assembled Assembled Assembled Assembled 11-3 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 265 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings VHV5-F Universal Mounting Block and Heatsink VHV5-AM1 Assembled VHV5-F APG Pan and Tilt Camera Mount VHV5-AM2 11-4 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 266 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Assembled Assembled Assembled VHV5-F Standard Window (for Wide and Medium Lens Models) VHV5-AF0 11-5 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 267 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Torque: 4.8 in./lbs. (0.54 nm max.) VHV5-F Lensed Window (for Narrow and Long Lens Models) VHV5-AF1 Torque: 4.8 in./lbs. (0.54 nm max.) VHV5-F Diffuser Accessory VHV5-AF2 VHV5-F Polarizer Accessory VHV5-AF3 11-6 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 268 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings VHV5-F Half Polarizer Accessory VHV5-AF4 11-7 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 269 X-Code to RJ45 Ethernet Cable (High Flex, Straight, Black Jacket) – 2 M, 3 M, 5 M, 10 M, 20 M FHV-VNB2 2M FHV-VNB2 3M FHV-VNB2 5M FHV-VNB2 10M FHV-VNB2 20M *1 – Overall cable length varies based on model number. Example: FHV-VNB2 2M is a 2 meter cable. 11-8 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 270 X-Code to RJ45 Ethernet Cable (High Flex, Right- Angle, Black Jacket) – 2 M, 3 M, 5 M, 10 M, 20 M FHV-VNLB2 2M FHV-VNLB2 3M FHV-VNLB2 5M FHV-VNLB2 10M FHV-VNLB2 20M *1 – Overall cable length varies based on model number. Example: FHV-VNLB2 2M is a 2 meter cable. 11-9 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 271 Light Control Ground (-VIN) 24V Reference (GND) Input Common NPN or PNP Common for Input RS-232 (Host) RxD Serial Command Input RS-232 (Host) TxD Serial Output Data Output 2 General Purpose Output 11-10 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 272 NPN or PNP Common for Input RS-232 (Host) RxD Serial Command Input RS-232 (Host) TxD Serial Output Data Output 2 General Purpose Output Output Common NPN or PNP Common for Output 11-11 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 273 GeneralPurpose Output Output 3 GeneralPurpose Output, Option- al Light Control Ground(-VIN) 24VReference (GND) Input Common NPNor PNP Common for Input RS-232(Host) RxD SerialCommand Input RS-232(Host) TxD SerialOutput Data Output 2 GeneralPurpose Output 11-12 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 274 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Output Common NPNor PNP Common for Output Reader M12 to RS-232 Breakout Cable – 1 Meter, 3 Meters V430-WR-1M V430-WR-3M 11-13 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 275 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings VHV5-F to External Light – 5 Pin M12 Plug to 5 Pin M12 Socket – 1 Meter 61-000184-01 11-14 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 276 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings VHV5-F to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with RS-232 Breakout – 3 M, 5 M V430-WQR-3M V430-WQR-5M VHV5-F to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with USB Keyboard Wedge Breakout – 3 Meters V430-WQK-3M 11-15 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 277 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Cable, Adapter, Omron PLC – 2 Meters V430-WPLC-2M Power Supply, 100-240VAC, +24VDC, M12 12-Pin Socket – 1 Meter – U.S. / Euro Plug 97-000012-01 11-16 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 278 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Green Black White Single Port PoE Injector, 30W, IEEE802.3at Compliant, 2 x RJ45 Connector, 90 to 264VAC 98-9000311-01 11-17 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 279 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings QX-1 Interconnect Module – Power, Trigger, Daisy Chain, Smart Light Control Breakout 98-000103-02 11-18 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 280 QX-1 device depending on the needs of the application. The switches greatly increase signal routing flexibility. Reader to QX-1 Interconnect Cable – M12 Socket to M12 Plug. 1 Meter, 3 Meters, 5 Meters V430-WQ-1M V430-WQ-3M V430-WQ-5M 11-19 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 281 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Reader to QX-1 Interconnect Cable – M12 Socket toM12 Plug – 1 Meter, 3 Meter (Right Angle to Back of Camera) 61-000162-03 61-000148-03 11-20 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 282 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings Right Angle Reader to QX-1 Interconnect Cable – M12 Socket toM12 Plug – 1 Meter, 3 Meter (Right Angle to Front of Camera) 61-000162-04 61-000148-04 11-21 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 283 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings VHV5-F to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with RS-232 Breakout – 3 M, 5 M V430-WQR-3M V430-WQR-5M VHV5-F to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with USB Keyboard Wedge Breakout – 3 Meters V430-WQK-3M 11-22 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 284 QX-1 Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN, Light ON / Dark ON – 2 Meters 99-9000016-01 QX-1 Field-Wireable M12 4-Pin Plug for Any Trigger Source or Photo Sensor – Screw Terminal Connector 98-9000239-01 11-23 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 285 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings 11-24 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 286: Front Window Accessory Installation Guide

    Step 2: Install the window and bezel onto the camera. Step 3: Secure the window in place using the screws provided. Do not over-tighten the screws. (4.8 in./lbs. (0.54 nm max.) 11-25 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 287: Vhv5-Af2 Diffuser Kit Installation

    Step 4: Affix the polarizer to the window. Step 5: Run your finger over the surface of the polarizer using light pressure to complete the bond. Step 6: Peel the outer protective liner from the polarizer. 11-26 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 288: Vhv5-Af4 Half-Polarizer Kit Installation

    Step 4: Affix the polarizer to the window. Step 5: Run your finger over the surface of the polarizer using light pressure to complete the bond. Step 6: Peel the outer protective liner from the polarizer. 11-27 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 289 11 Code Reader and Accessory Drawings 11-28 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 290: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information, including suggestions about how to solve various code reader issues. It also answers some common questions about VHV5-F functionality. 12-1 Troubleshooting ................... 12-2 12-1 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 291 The host displays decoded The code reader is not configured to work with the Program the correct data data incorrectly. specific host. output conditions (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A conversion). 12-2 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 292: Service And Maintenance

    13-1 Service ......................13-2 13-2 Maintenance ....................13-3 13-2-1 Known Harmful Ingredients ................13-3 13-2-2 Tolerable Industrial Fluids and Chemicals............. 13-3 13-2-3 Approved General Cleaning Agents.............. 13-3 13-2-4 Cleaning the Code Reader................13-4 13-1 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 293: Service

    • Model number or product name • Software type and version number Omron Microscan responds to calls by e-mail, telephone, or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.

  • Page 294: Maintenance

    • Industrial De-Greaser (Engine Brite Heavy Duty) • Brake Fluid (DOT4) If the code reader comes in frequent contact with the fluids and chemicals listed above, Omron Microscan recommends that you clean the outside of the code reader daily with the approved cleaning agent listed below.

  • Page 295: Cleaning The Code Reader

    4) Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connectors at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connectors. 13-4 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 296: Appendices

    Appendices ASCII Table..................... A-2 A-1-1 ASCII Table ..................... A-2 Glossary of Terms ..................A-3 A-2-1 Glossary of Terms ................... A-3 Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 297: Ascii Table

    Appendices A-1 ASCII Table A-1-1 ASCII Table Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)

  • Page 298: Glossary Of Terms

    Unlike CCDs, however, each pixel in a CMOS imager has its own individual amplifier integrated inside. Connector — A plug or socket on a device or cable providing in/out connectivity for various circuits and pins. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 299 Firmware — Software hard-coded in non-volatile memory (ROM), and closely tied to specific pieces of hardware. Fixed Symbol Length — Increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 300 Multidrop — A communications protocol for networking two or more imagers or other devices with a concentrator (or controller) and characterized by the use of individual device addresses and the RS-485 standard. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 301 Tilt — Rotation of a linear or 2D symbol around an axis perpendicular to the substrate. Trigger — A signal, transition, or character string that initiates a read cycle. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 302 Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) — The creation of integrated circuits by combining thousands of transistor-based circuits on a single chip. Watchdog Timer — A security device that detects system crashes and attempts to reset the imager. Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 303 Appendices Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 304 Index Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
  • Page 305 Index Index Autofocus Multicode Reader VHV5-F Series User Manual (Z476-E)
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