Summary of Contents for Allen-Bradley StrataScan 2755-LHR-5B
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Allen-Bradley User StrataScan Bar Code Readers Manual (Cat. Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C, and 2755-LHR-5BX1)
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Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or in part, without written permission of Allen-Bradley Company, Inc., is prohibited. Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety...
Preface Chapter Objectives Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. You will learn about: contents of this manual conventions used in this manual intended audience related publications technical support Contents of this Manual The following table describes the contents of this manual. Chapter Title Contents...
Intended Audience No special knowledge is required to understand this document or use the StrataScan Bar Code Readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C and 2755-LHR-5BX1). ATTENTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Chapter Introduction to StrataScan Bar Code Readers This chapter can help you to get started using the StrataScan Bar Code Readers. We base the procedures here on the assumption that you have an understanding of bar code readers and control equipment.
StrataScan Bar Code Readers Instruction Sheet, Pub. No. 2755–5.16 On-line Programming Guide (Catalog No. 2755–6.14-DISK) included with Programming software Self–Mailer [Catalog No. 41062–002–01(A)] If the contents are incomplete, call your local Allen-Bradley representative for assistance. Design the system. Reference Each application must be evaluated carefully. Successful bar code scanning begins with quality bar...
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Introduction to StrataScan Bar Code Readers 1–3 Install the reader. Reference Mount the reader(s) (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR–3C, 2755-LHR–5C, 2755-LHR–5B, 2755-LHR–5BX1) Chapter 4 (Installing Your to the mounting bracket(s) (Catalog No. 77126–898–01 or 77126–898–02). Hardware) Mounting Bracket Reader Make sure placement of the mounting bracket allows you to connect the reader to the interface box (Catalog No.
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1–4 Introduction to StrataScan Bar Code Readers Install the interface box. Reference Mount the interface box to your mounting surface after having attached the sensor/relay leads to the Chapter 4 (Installing Your sensor terminal block inside the interface box. Make sure that the 3 power leads from the interface Hardware) box power cord are connected to their correct locations on the power terminal block and grounding posts terminals inside the interface box case.
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Introduction to StrataScan Bar Code Readers 1–5 Install the power supply. Reference Place the power supply (Catalog No. 77126–896–01) within 12 ft. (3.66 m) of the scanner. Chapter 4 (Installing Your Hardware) Connect the hardware components together. Reference If you are using an interface box, connect the reader, power supply and package detect to the Chapter 4 (Installing Your interface box.
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1–6 Introduction to StrataScan Bar Code Readers Check the reader defaults, program as needed. Reference Make sure you have DOS or Windows–based software on your personal computer. Run StrataSet StrataSet Programming software, Catalog No. 2755–LHS–1. Make sure that communications has been estab- Programming lished with your reader.
Chapter Hardware Features This chapter describes the features of the StrataScan Bar Code Readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C and 2755-LHR-5BX1) and interface box (Catalog No. 2755-LHB-1). Included are descriptions of: reader features interface box features decoding safety information scan beam options...
2–2 Hardware Features Holographic Scanning Disc The rotating holographic disc takes the place of a focusing lens, light collection lens, and a rotating mirror. The disc contains 15 to 21 separate holographic sectors. Each sector has its own focal distance, light collection aperture, and mirror scan angle.
Hardware Features 2–3 Disc Operation As the disc rotates, the laser beam hits the disc. The laser beam is then projected onto the mirror and then projected out through the reader’s window. The reflected light travels toward the mirror. The reflected light is then projected onto the rotating disc where it is detected by an internal sensor.
2–4 Hardware Features Interface Box Features The interface box routes signals between the readers and an external package detect. The interface box has the following components: Power transformer. Supplies a stepped down and isolated voltage that produces the 12V dc power for the interface box and external sensor.
Hardware Features 2–5 Decoding The readers can decode the following symbologies: UPC/EAN Codabar Code 11 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Mod 43 Code 93 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Mod 10 Paraf MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Mod 10 Check digit MSI Plessey Mod 10/10 Check digit...
2–6 Hardware Features Safety Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Laser light is emitted from this aperture. Catalog Numbers 2755-LHR-3C, -5C and - 5BX1 DANGER – Laser light when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM Catalog Number 2755-LHR-5B DANGER – Laser light when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM Publication 2755-6.13...
2–8 Hardware Features Scan Beam Strata Scan beams are projected to focus in different strata as shown below. The various overlapping focus areas give the StrataScan holographic reader its great depth of field. Note: This pattern or number of strata is different for each of the reader models.
Unterminated communications cable 2755-LHC-12 Replacement cover for 2755-LHR-5B 77126-899-01 Replacement cover for 2755-LHR-3C, -5C and -5BX1 77126-899-02 Replacement mounting bracket for 2755-LHR-5B 77126-898-01 Replacement mounting bracket for 2755-LHR-3C and 2755-LHR-5C 77126-898-02 StrataScan Programming Software 2755-LHS-1 Replacement power supply for the readers 77126-896-01 Publication 2755-6.13...
Chapter Designing Your System This chapter provides the information needed to set up a scanner system correctly. Items include: setup goals symbol height and length symbol quality symbol orientation tilt, pitch, and skew determining read range Setup Goals Each application must be evaluated carefully. Successful bar code scanning begins with quality bar code symbols and the correct number, type, and location of readers, decoders, and package sensors.
3–2 Designing Your System Symbol Height and Length The height is measured from one end of a bar to the other, and its length is always the distance from one end of the symbol to the other, including the Quiet Zones. A Quiet Zone is the empty space before or after the bars, and is usually equal to 10 times the Narrow Element Width.
Designing Your System 3–3 Symbol Orientation Bar code symbols must have the correct aspect ratio to be read by the reader. A scan line must cross every bar, space, and both quiet zones on the same sweep. Correct: All bars are crossed by a scan line Not Correct:...
3–4 Designing Your System Tilt A symbol is tilted when the symbol’s bars are not 90 to one of the scan lines. The symbol can be read with any tilt, provided a scan line passes through all bars and quiet zones on each sweep for the required minimum number of scans.
33 to 43 in. (83.8 to 109.2 cm) 13 in. (33.0 cm) 0.025 in. (0.64 mm) 33 to 43 in. (83.8 to 109.2 cm) 13 in. (33.0 cm) Catalog Number 2755-LHR-5B Catalog Number 2755–LHR–5BX1 Scanner Scanner Distance From Front of Scanner Distance From Front of Scanner 0 in.
In no event will Allen-Bradley Company be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use of application of this information.
Cable pinouts are shown in Appendix B. 3. Install the mounting bracket (Catalog Nos. 77126-898-01 or 77126-898-02) for the readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C, and 2755-LHR-5BX1). Make sure placement of the mounting bracket allows you to connect the reader to the PLC or PC and power supply.
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Installing Your Hardware 4–3 6. Connect the null modem cable (Catalog No. 2755-LHC-11) to the PLC or PC (9–pin connector) and the reader (25–pin connector). 7. Place the power supply (Catalog No. 77126-896-01) within 12 ft. (3.66 m) of the reader. Connect the power supply to the reader. Power To Power Receptacle Supply...
Cable pinouts are shown in Appendix B. 3. Install the mounting bracket (Catalog Nos. 77126-898-01 or 77126-898-02) for the readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C, and 2755-LHR-5BX1). Make sure placement of the mounting bracket allows you to connect the reader to the PLC or PC, interface box, and power supply.
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Installing Your Hardware 4–5 6. Connect the null modem cable (Catalog No. 2755-LHC-11) to the PLC or PC (9–pin connector) and the reader (25–pin connector). 7. Place the power supply (Catalog No. 77126-896-01) within 12 ft. (3.66 m) of the reader. Connect the power supply to the reader. 8.
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4–6 Installing Your Hardware Sensor Terminal Block Interface Common +12V out Sensor Cable Sink in Sensor housing 10. Mount the interface box (Catalog No. 2755-LHB-1). Its dimensions are shown in Appendix A. Screw Holes Screw Holes Publication 2755-6.13...
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Installing Your Hardware 4–7 ATTENTION: Before connecting power, make sure that the 3 power leads from the interface box power cord are connected to their proper locations on the power terminal block and grounding posts inside the interface box case. A domestic and a European example are shown in the following illustration.
Cable pinouts are shown in Appendix B. 3. Install the mounting brackets (Catalog Nos. 77126-898-01 or 77126-898-02) for the readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C and 2755-LHR-5BX1). Make sure placement of the mounting brackets allows you to connect the first reader to the PLC or PC, interface box, and power supply.
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Installing Your Hardware 4–9 6. Connect the PLC or PC to the master reader (25–pin connector). 7. Connect the Master/Slave cable (Catalog No. 2755-LHC-1) to the first reader (master) and the second reader (slave). The 15-pin end of the cable connects to the master reader. 8.
Cable pinouts are shown in Appendix B. 3. Install the mounting brackets (Catalog Nos. 77126-898-01 or 77126-898-02) for the readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C, and 2755-LHR-5BX1). Make sure placement of the mounting brackets allows you to connect the first reader to the PLC or PC, interface box, and power supply.
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Installing Your Hardware 4–11 4. Mount each reader to its mounting bracket. Mounting Bracket Reader 5. Install your PLC or PC. For proper installation refer to the installation information provided with each product. Publication 2755-6.13...
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4–12 Installing Your Hardware 6. Connect the PLC or PC to the first reader. 7. Connect the Master/Slave Interface Box Cable (Catalog No. 2755-LHC-3) to the first reader (master) and the interface box. Make sure you lock into place the interface box end of the cable. The 15-pin end of the cable connects to the master reader.
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Installing Your Hardware 4–13 ATTENTION: Before connecting power, make sure that the 3 power leads from the interface box power cord are connected to their proper locations on the power terminal block and grounding posts inside the interface box case. A domestic and a European example are shown in the following illustration.
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4–14 Installing Your Hardware When power is applied to each reader, the green LED flashes on and off, then the red LED turns on and remains on. A beep is emitted from each reader as well, indicating the reader has power. Scan beams are also emitted from each reader.
Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on how to maintain and troubleshoot your StrataScan hardware. Items include: cleaning the scan window troubleshooting the readers contacting Technical Support CAUTION!: Before cleaning window, make sure that power to the reader is off. Failure to disconnect power may cause exposure to laser light.
2. Too much vibration or Isolate reader from vibration. jarring Reader makes “razz” tone during Decode module failed Contact an Allen-Bradley service representative. power-up communications with the motherboard Power-up OK, reads OK but does not COM Port at host not working As a quick test, put reader into Program mode communicate properly to host.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5–3 Problem Possible Cause (s) Corrective Action 1. Host COM Port not 1. Check to see if cable connection to COM Port is working properly correct. 2. Wrong COM Port 2. Make sure COM Port selection in StrataScan Reader does not enter Program mode configuration software is correct.
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5–4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause (s) Corrective Action 1. Print quality of the bar To verify the basic operation of the reader, code is suspect. configure the reader with the standard default settings. To do this, enter the reader’s Program Mode from StrataScan’s main menu.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5–5 Technical Support Services If you have any questions about the StrataScan Bar Code Reader, please consult this manual first. If you can’t find the answer, contact your local Allen-Bradley support office or distributor. Publication 2755-6.13...
Appendix Specifications This appendix provides the specifications and dimensions for the: StrataScan Bar Code Readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B, 2755-LHR-3C, 2755-LHR-5C and 2755–LHR–5BX1) interface box (Catalog No. 2755-LHB-1) replacement power supply (Replacement Part No. 77126-896-01) replacement mounting brackets for readers (Replacement Part Nos.
Specifications A–3 Interface Box Specifications Description Specification Catalog Number 2755-LHB-1 Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage UL and cUL 100, 115, or 230V ac at 50 Hz, 60 Hz 6.1 A 115, 230V ac at 50 Hz, 60 Hz 5.1A Triac, 5 A EEA Countries Relay 6 A USA and Canada Output for Sensor...
A–4 Specifications StrataScan Bar Code Reader dimensions are shown below: Reader Dimensions Catalog Number 2755-LHR-5B Front View Side View 5.75 in. (14.6 cm) 11.12 in. (28.2 cm) 11.45 in. (29.1 cm) Catalog Numbers 2755-LHR-3C, -5C and -5BX1 Front View Side View 7.25 in.
Specifications A–5 Interface Box Dimensions Dimensions for the interface box are shown below: Catalog Number 2755-LHB-1 Front View Top View 3.25 in. (8.26 cm) 6.0 in. (15.24 cm) 5.31 in. (13.48 cm) 7.4 in. (18.89 cm) Power Supply Dimensions Power supply dimensions are shown below: Replacement Part Number 77126-896-01 Front View 1.50 in.
Specifications Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket dimensions for all StrataScan readers are shown Dimensions starting below: Replacement Part Number 77126-898-01 (for reader 2755-LHR-5B) 0.41 in. (1.04 cm) 3.25 in. (8.26 cm) Side View 11.00 in. (27.94 cm) 8.25 in. (20.96 cm) 9.75 in.
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Specifications A–7 Replacement Part Number 77126-898-02 (for readers 2755-LHR-3C, -5C and -5BX1) 3.25 in. 0.41 in. (1.04 cm) (8.26 cm) Side View 14.75 in. (37.47 cm) 12.00 in. (30.48 cm) 1.50 in. (3.81 cm) 11.19 in. (28.42 cm) 6.00 in. (15.24 cm) Top View Front View...
Appendix Cable Pinouts This appendix provides the cable pinouts for the readers, interface box, power supply, and assorted cables. Publication 2755-6.13...
B–2 Cable Pinouts Reader Pinouts The following sections provide the pinouts for the StrataScan Bar Code Readers (Catalog Nos. 2755-LHR-5B,-3C, -5C and 5BX1). RS-232 Port Signal Function Chassis ground Reader receives data from the host device. Reader transmits data to the host device.
Cable Pinouts B–3 Interface Box Port Signal Function Reader receives data from the interface box. Reader is requesting data from the interface box. Not Used Pin not used. Not Used Pin not used. Triac+ Controls the triac input. Pin that provides the sensor’s object detected input Sensor+ signal.
B–4 Cable Pinouts Power Supply Port Function 12V dc input power to the reader. 12V dc input power to the reader. Earth ground Power ground Power ground 12V dc input power to the reader. 12V dc input power to the reader. Power ground Power ground Hand–Held Port Pinouts...
B–6 Cable Pinouts Power Supply Pinouts Function 12V dc input power to the reader. 12V dc input power to the reader. Earth ground Power ground Power ground 12V dc input power to the reader. 12V dc input power to the reader. Power ground Power ground Publication 2755-6.13...
Programmable Controllers, Part 2 – Equipment Requirements and Tests. For specific information required by EN 61131-2, see the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as the following Allen-Bradley publications: Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines For Noise Immunity, publication 1770-4.1 Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG-5.4...
C–2 European Union Directives Declaration of Conformity Below is a copy of the Declaration of Conformity for the StrataScan Bar code Readers (Catalog Numbers 2755-LHR-5B, -3C, -5C, and -5BX1) Publication 2755-6.13...
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15-pin, 4-5, 4-12 25-pin, 4-5, 4-12 8-pin, 4-5, 4-12 Installing mounting bracket, 4-2 9-pin, 4-5, 4-9 Installing Your Hardware, 4-1 contacting Allen-Bradley for assistance, 5-5 Intended Audience, P-2 Contents of this Manual, P-1 interface box, 4-5, 4-6 dimensions, A-5 Conventions Used in this Manual,...
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I–2 maintaining the reader, 5-1 razz tone, 5-2 manual contents, P-1 Read Range, 3-5 manual conventions, P-2 reader accessories, 2-9 Master/slave Installation (With connection to second reader, 4-9, Interface Box), 4-10 4-12 Master/slave Installation (Without dimensions, A-4 Interface Box), 4-8 does not enter Program mode, 5-3 features, 2-1 master/slave option, 4-10...
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