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Inspector D4000™
Auto Optic
Operator's Guide
Manual P/N 002-7856
Revision: A
January 2013
THIS MANUAL APPLIES ONLY TO FIRMWARE A.06 OR LATER
Use Inspector 4000 Manual (Revision H) for earlier firmware versions
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.
+1 (763) 746-8034
www.rjs1.com

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  • Page 1 Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Operator’s Guide Manual P/N 002-7856 Revision: A January 2013 THIS MANUAL APPLIES ONLY TO FIRMWARE A.06 OR LATER Use Inspector 4000 Manual (Revision H) for earlier firmware versions RJS Technologies 701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107 Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Model L2000 Laser Inspector L2000 Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Operator’s Guide Copyrights The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use of the Inspector D4000 software may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000.00 (17 U.S.C.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.1 RJS I D4000 D NSPECTOR ESCRIPTION AND EATURES 3.2 M AINTENANCE 3.3 T EMPERATURE PECS 4.0 THE RJS INSPECTOR D4000 AUTO OPTIC 5.0 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 5.1 C ALIBRATION OWER ERIFYING THAT NIT IS ALIBRATED ALIBRATING THE 5.2 S 5.3 S...
  • Page 5 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 8-B (C ABLE DENTIFIER ESCRIPTIONS FOR NALYSIS CREEN 9.0 DATA ANALYSIS SCREENS CCEPTABLE ARNING EJECTED 9-A (LED, B ABLE AR CODE IDTH EVIATIONS ISO/ANSI A NALYSIS CREENS 10.0 CONNECT TO OTHER DEVICES ONNECTION TO OTHER...
  • Page 6 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic APPENDIX D (QUIET ZONE ANALYSIS) UIET NALYSIS D-1 (A ABLE CCEPTABLE ARAMETERS FOR YMBOLS ITHOUT DDENDUMS D-2 (A ABLE CCEPTABLE ARAMETERS FOR YMBOLS DDENDUMS APPENDIX E (CODE 128) ISPLAY OF E-1 (C 128 — S...

  • Page 7: Preface

    1.0 Preface 1.1 Proprietary Statement The RJS Inspector D4000 Operator’s Guide contains proprietary information of RJS. It is intended solely for the use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. This information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express written permission of RJS.

  • Page 8: Copyrights

    RJS is not responsible for transportation damage. Your RJS Inspector D4000 is packaged in a custom made container. After removing the unit from the shipping box makes sure you have: Main display unit ...

  • Page 9: I Nstalling

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 1.8 Installing Batteries Slide opens the plastic cover on the back of the unit. Position the cloth battery “pull strip” down then insert 4 (included) batteries according to the positive/negative markings. Note: If all 4 batteries are inadvertently installed backwards, the inspector unit will be damaged.

  • Page 10: Trademarks

     Have a test print available if applicable  Detailed explanation of the problem or question  Your company’s phone  1.10 Trademarks The following are trademarks of RJS:  RJS Systems International  Inspector  RJS Inspector D4000 ...

  • Page 11: Warranty

    2.0 Warranty 2.1 General Warranty Warranty information: +1 (763) 746-8034 RJS warrants your RJS Inspector D4000 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from RJS’ factory location.

  • Page 12: Service During The 3.0 Introduction

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 2.3 Service during the Warranty Period If your RJS Inspector D4000 should fail during the warranty period, contact RJS or its authorized representative immediately upon discovery of the defect. A Return Authorization Number (RMA number) may be obtained by visiting our website address: http://www.rjs1.com/request_rma.php...

  • Page 13: Rjs Inspector

    Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 3.0 Introduction 3.1 RJS Inspector D4000 Description and Features The RJS Inspector D4000 is an advanced technology bar code verifier that makes it easy to decode bar code symbols and to evaluate symbol compliance with industry standards.

  • Page 14: T Emperature

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 3.3 Temperature Specs Do not operate or store your unit or components in temperatures outside the range of 50° - 105°. Do not operate or store your unit in conditions of high humidityover 80%.

  • Page 15: The Rjs Inspector D4000 Auto Optic

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 4.0 The RJS Inspector D4000 Auto Optic Serial interface Battery Charger Window Indicator LED’s Function Buttons Auto Optic Scanner Note: Calibration plaque is a separate component Stand Battery Cover 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

  • Page 16: Main Menu Selections

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 5.0 Main Menu Selections 5.1 Calibration Power On When the unit is powered on, the following “Ready Menu” will display after a few seconds: Verifier Ready Aperture: YY XXX = indicates the wavelength (color) of the...

  • Page 17: Verifying Thatu

    Selecting CALIB sets up the mode to measure reflectance. This also allows you to check the calibration of the unit by placing the Auto Optic on the RJS Calibration Plaque (P/N 002-7410), white or black fields, and verifying that the reflectance value matches the stated values.
  • Page 18 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Enter and hold auto-optic scanner head still until you hear a “chirp” sound. Place Optics on Black/Enter Key Place the Auto Optic on the black section of the calibration plaque with the inspection hole in the bottom of the Plexiglas plate flat against the surface.
  • Page 19 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 5.2 Scan After finishing calibration press Select and Enter at the same time; the “Ready Menu” will display: Scan Calib Setup Storage Inactive D4000A Ver x.xx In addition to CALIB, explained in the previous section, there are 3 additional “selectable”...

  • Page 20: Setup

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 5.3 Setup Select Setup (from the Main Menu) to view various system parameters: Press Select to choose an option  Press Enter to initiate processing for that option  The first selection is Wavelength:...
  • Page 21 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic The next selection is Passing Grade: Passing Grade Select one of the threshold grades, A, B, C, or D. (See Appendix C for an explanation of ISO/ANSI grades) The next selection is Output Device:...
  • Page 22 AIAG B-3/4/5/10 LOGMARS HIBC 3 of 9 If either AIAG choice is entered, the RJS Inspector D4000 will automatically perform the scan reflectance profile analysis per the AIAG grading thresholds and display numbers 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0 in place of the letter grades.
  • Page 23 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic The next selection is Decode I 2 of 5: Decode I 2of 5 as Std I 2of5 This selection is for choosing the Code I 2 of 5 sub-specifications for analysis: Std I2of59 ITF14 Case Code...
  • Page 24 (See Appendix F for an explanation of magnifications) Note: When all Setup selections have been made, the RJS Inspector D4000 will navigate back to the Main Menu automatically. All setup parameters are retained in non-volatile memory and will be saved until changed by you—even if the power is turned off.

  • Page 25: Storage

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 5.4 Storage Storage will display as either Storage Inactive or Storage % depending on whether Store and Print is enabled or disabled. When Store and Print is enabled, a number and a  percentage sign 0 to 99% will display.
  • Page 26 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic When Storage is active, press Select to move the cursor to the % sign. Press Enter on the % sign to clear the Store and Print buffer. Note: See Appendix H for details about printing the contents of...

  • Page 27: Pcs Analysis

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 6.0 PCS Analysis PCS scanning (overview) This section is an overview of PCS (print contrast signal) analysis. When a successful scan is made, the “Good Read” LED will illuminate and a crisp chirp or beep sound will be emitted.

  • Page 28: Scanning Symbols

    LCD display to read “Please Scan Slower” but faster is ALWAYS better than slower. Scanning Results After a bar code is scanned, the RJS Inspector D4000 will respond with a crisp, chirp (or beep) sound. Inspector Display after a scan when set to multiple scan...

  • Page 29: Pass/Fail Analysis Screen

    Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 8.0 Pass/Fail Analysis Screen After the symbol is scanned the Pass/Fail Analysis Screen may be displayed. An example of an Pass/Fail Analysis Screen for an acceptable symbol is shown below: *1234ABCEDF456* 3of9 Pass AB-CDF...
  • Page 30 The following displays are brought up by pressing Enter to begin results viewing mode and Select to scroll through the results Table 8-A (Code Identifiers RJS Inspector D4000) LOGMARS Code 39 symbology AIAG B-1 Code 39 symbology...
  • Page 31 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Note: On the previous tables, all ISO/ANSI symbologies use the traditional specifications for bar width deviation. X and Y represent the magnification range selected for UPC/EAN tolerances. Table 8-B (Code Identifier Descriptions for Pass/Fail...
  • Page 32 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic 9.0 Data Analysis Screens After doing a scan, the Pass/Fail Analysis screens is displayed, press Select to bring up the Data Analysis Screen. (See Pass/Fail Analysis, 8.0) PCS 87% Req 75% Rmn 03% eRmx 90% This is the print contrast (PCS) screen.
  • Page 33 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Press Select to bring up the next screen: Ratio: 1.7 F This screen provides the ratio calculation result on the top row (when applicable) and the Decodability calculation and grade on the bottom row. If Ratio is not appropriate (UPC, EAN, or Code 128), the Ratio field will be missing.
  • Page 34 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic The closer the “A” is to the edge, the more likely the Reject. A symbol is “Acceptable” until any calculated bar width deviation exceeds 100% of the tolerance for the symbology decoded; for example: Acceptable -100% Tol.
  • Page 35 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Table 9-A (LED, Bar code Width Deviations) 5 LED Display Average Bar width deviation as a Pattern % of tolerance Within +21% to -21% Within +22 to +49% Within +50 to +78% Within +79 to +99%...
  • Page 36 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic ISO/ANSI Analysis Screens Press Select again to display the first technical Data Analysis screen. Ref Decode Decodable 78% A This screen shows the grades for the symbol’s reference Decode and Decodability. Press Select to display the next screen: Sym.
  • Page 37 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Press Select to display the next screen: Defects 07% A Appl. Compl. The Defects value is displayed on the top row. The Application Compliance grade is displayed on the bottom row (A or F). If any symbology parameter such as mod check, ratio, character type or inter-character gap is analyzed and found in error, an “F”...
  • Page 38 Operator’s Guide Inspector D4000™ Auto Optic Press Select to bring up the next screen: Code 3of9 Acceptable Symbology type is indicated on the top row and the analysis overview on the bottom row. Press Select to bring up the next screen:...
  • Page 39 You may store and print the analysis (and scan reflectance profile) on a Windows PC computer using the optional VCIR software package. (Your RJS Inspector D4000 Auto Optic will connect to a computer with a serial interface cable; 9600 BPS, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit)
  • Page 40 Operator’s Guide Appendix A Appendix A (Symbology Analysis) Symbology Analysis Parameters Table A-1 shows error messages that will be displayed for each parameter type checked by the RJS Inspector D4000. Table A-1 (Parameter/Error Message) Parameter Data Analysis Message Ratio Warning Ratio Ratio 1.8 <...
  • Page 41 Tolerance is expressed as a fraction of the X dimension  See Appendix D for Quiet Zone Analysis descriptions.  Note 1: UPC/EAN tolerances:  80 - 89% = .14X 90 - 115% = .30X 116 - 150% = .34X 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 42 Bad Mod Check Warning will not be issued. The LCD display and corresponding printout will note the discrepancy with a “CHK” message in place of “FAIL” as shown below: Modck: 1 5 PASS Expect: 1 5 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 43 The grade is displayed in both its calculated numeric form and in its alphanumerical equivalent (the ISO15416 and ANSI X3.182-1990). Decodability Grade Conversions .62 = A ≥ .50 = B ≥ .37 = C ≥ .25 = D ≥ < .25 = F 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 44 Operator’s Guide Appendix C Appendix C (Analysis Parameters) ISO/ANSI Parameter Grading 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 45 In the case of an edge determination failure, symbol  contrast calculations are valid. In the case of an edge determination failure, the RJS Inspector D4000 will force the Decodability  grade to 00% (an “F” grade). Other affected grades will be calculated only for that ...
  • Page 46 The greater the difference between minimum edge contrast and symbol contrast, the lower the grade. Note: Aperture size has the greatest affect on Modulation. The substrate material can also have a major affect on Modulation. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 47 In general, a small aperture used to analyze very wide elements will cause the largest defects. The RJS Inspector D4000 incorporates a feature that trims reflectance data gathered during a scan to approximately 10 times the X dimension (5X after a UPC/EAN addendum).
  • Page 48 If the Reference Decode parameter is “A,” then the overall symbol grade is determined by the lowest of the other parameter grades. The RJS Inspector D4000 also decodes each symbology with a more aggressive algorithm. This enables many symbols to be scanned and decoded even though the reference decode grade is an “F.”...
  • Page 49 The graph is normalized to plus or minus 100% tolerance with no specific dimensions. Higher density symbols such as 80% UPC may indicate larger ranges of deviation than low density symbols such as case code 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 50 Appendix C Appendix D (Quiet Zone Analysis) Quiet Zone Analysis The RJS Inspector D4000 trims data gathered during a scan to approximately 10 times the X dimension on each side of a bar code for all symbologies except UPC and EAN.
  • Page 51 3 characters in Subset C (100 - 102) are special characters that are specific to the scanning device. Code 128 also offers the flexibility to “shift” to other subsets in order to combine the “unique” features into one condensed bar code. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 52 Start Code (Table (Table (Table (Table (Table Subset A A-1) A-1) A-1) C-3) C-3) Char A Digit 3 Cntl Code Digits 1 Calculated (Table (Table Line Feed and 2 mod check A-1) A-1) (Table (Table A-1) C-3) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 53 The bottom grid (shaded) displays the data on  the Inspector’s LCD screen If the bottom grid (shaded) displays two characters (one on top of the other) this is the  two rows that will be shown on the Inspector’s LCD screen 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 54 Operator’s Guide Appendix E Character Set Table E-1 (Code 128 — Subset A) LCD Screen & “ ‘ & “ ‘ < < > > ¥ Code Code FNC3 FNC2 Shft Start Start Start FNC4 FNC1 Stop 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 55 Appendix E Character Set Table E-2 (Code 128 — Subset B) LCD Screen & “ ‘ & “ ‘ < < > > ¥ Code Code FNC3 FNC2 Shft FNC4 → Start Start Start FNC1 Stop 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 56 Operator’s Guide Appendix E Table E-3 (Code 128 — Subset C) Character Set LCD Screen 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 57 “¥”instead of a backslash “\” however it will print out as a backslash On the LCD Screen the Inspector will show a right arrow “→” instead of a tilde “~” however it will print out as a tilde. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 58 GS1-128 Format Warning Note: The Inspector D4000 Auto Optic will ONLY check the FNC1 and the GTIN Check Digit but it will not test the Application Identifiers or bar code maximum length. The D4000 Laser is required to check the full GS1-128 data content.
  • Page 59 Specifications relative to bar/space tolerances are published for 80% to 200% magnifications. While the RJS Inspector D4000 does not measure the bars and spaces to derive a magnification, it does determine the relative sizes of the elements and therefore the bar width deviations.
  • Page 60 0.3302mm ≤ X ≤ 0.6350mm 0.2540mm 0. 0250” < X 0.020” (20 mil) 0. 6350mm < X 0.5080mm Note: 6 mil (1524mm) is specified for all UPC/EAN bar codes (5 mil (0.127mm) is used in Europe). 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 61 Operator’s Guide Appendix H Appendix H (Print Functions) Print Functions Scanned data may be printed if the RJS Inspector D4000 is connected to a printer with an interface cable. Press the Print button at any time to display: Printout Type...
  • Page 62 Note: Scan reflectance profiles are not stored in the Store and Print buffer; only analysis data is stored. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 63 Text Analysis (text) data (See figure I-2) AND  Analog Scan Profile (graphic) data (See figure I-1) will be output, depending on your printout selection  Figure I-1 0% +++++++++ Global Threshold +++++++ 100% (Dark) (Light) Analog Scan Profile Figure I-2 Inspector D4000A 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 64 (red) of light Traditional Analysis Acceptable -100% Tol. +100% --------++AR++++ See Appendix K Print Contrast signal..92% PASS (Bar code definitions) Required PCS...75% Element Refl. (Max)..92% PASS Reflectance (Min)..07% PASS Pass/Fail Analysis Passing Grade Selected..D Final Results..*PASS* Text Analysis 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 65 The unit will not operate properly in this condition. Replace Battery Note: NiCad batteries and charger are available as an option Warning: When using the optional charger, DO NOT charge alkaline batteries - this will damage the verifier 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 66 An element of a bar code symbol whose reflectance is less than the global threshold. A Bar is the dark (reflective) element of a bar-code. (As opposed to a space which is the light reflective element) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 67 The ratio of the widest bar or space to the narrowest. Bar Reflectance (Rb) The smallest reflectance value in a bar. Bi-directional Code A bar code that can be read left to right or right to left. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 68 The Decodability grade indicates the amount of error in the width of the most deviant element in the symbol. The less deviation, the higher the grade. Decodability is a measure of print accuracy using the symbology reference decode algorithm. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 69 Dimensional Deviation (DD) The measured deviation of bars and/or spaces of a scanned symbol from the specification. Discrete Code A bar code or symbol wherein the spaces between the characters are not part of the data. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 70 The location where the scan reflectance profile intersects midpoint between space reflectance (R space) and bar reflectance (R bar) of adjoining elements. Visual measuring techniques will generally locate the element edge closer to the center of the bar. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 71 This effect occurs at all angles of incidence and should not be confused with the grazing angle which is specular reflection often referred to as sheen. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 72 Inspection Band area code symbol where measurements shall be taken spanning from 10% to 90% of the average bar height. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 73 Magnification Factor The size of a printed bar code compared to a standard (nominal) size. Maximum Element Reflectance Non-uniformity (ERN max) The largest element reflectance non-uniformity in a scan reflectance profile. Maximum Reflectance (Rmx) 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 74 This condition is affected by aperture size. Note: Since “ink spread” will reduce the width and intensity of single module space within a symbol, this is one thing to check in seeking to correct a low modulation grade Module 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 75 The absence of data at the scanner output after an attempted scan because of no code, defective code or operator error. Nominal Size The target size for a specific element or group of elements. Numeric A character set that contains only numbers. Omni-directional 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 76 Plaque A template used as a reflectance calibration standard (RCS). The known reflectance values are posted on the back of the plaque. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 77 “F” regardless of any other parameter. If this parameter is “A” the lowest of the other parameter grades determines the overall symbol grade. Reflectance A measure of the amount of light reflected from an illuminated surface. Reflectance Minumum 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 78 Segment Refers to the left and right grouping of modules or elements into segments to designate parity for checking validity of a scan. Self-checking 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 79 Characters typically used at the beginning and end of each bar code symbol. Substitution Error This error can be seen in a mis-encodation, mis-read or human operator error where characters that were to be entered were substituted with erroneous information. Substrate 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 80 A set of rules for encoding information in a bar code symbol. Symbology Reference Decode Algorithm A decoding algorithm that may be found in a particular application and/or symbology specification. TAPPI Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry. Technology Park/Atlanta, P.O. Box 105113 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 81 Vertical Redundancy The availability of more than one scan path through a bar code symbol. Visual Measurement Measurements obtained by using human vision in the determination of characteristics of the bar code symbol. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 82 Zero Suppression Technique used to shorten UPC symbols by omitting zeros from the bar-code. Z Dimension The achieved width of the narrow elements. Computation of Z is accomplished using different factors for some symbologies. 002-5564 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...

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