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D4000
Model SP1
Operator's Guide
Manual P/N 002-5572
Release Version: A
August 2011
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 746-8034
Phone
(763) 746-8039
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www.rjs1.com
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  • Page 1 D4000 Model SP1 Operator’s Guide Manual P/N 002-5572 Release Version: A August 2011 RJS Technologies 701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107 Minneapolis, MN 55427 (763) 746-8034 Phone (763) 746-8039 www.rjs1.com Website...
  • Page 2 Copyrights The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS Technologies, Inc. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000.00 (17 U.S.C. 506). Copyright violations may be subject to civil liability.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Guide Models D4000 SP1 Inspector TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PREFACE 1.1 P ROPRIETARY TATEMENT 1.2 S FCC C : USA TATEMENT OF OMPLIANCE 1.3 S FCC C TATEMENT OF OMPLIANCE ANADA 1.4 CE: 1.5 D OCUMENTATION PDATES 1.6 C OPYRIGHTS 1.7 U...
  • Page 4 Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 1 (C 4000 ABLE DENTIFIERS D 2 (I ABLE DENTIFIER ESCRIPTIONS FOR NALYSIS CREENS 8.0 DATA ANALYSIS SCREENS CCEPTABLE ARNING EJECTED 3 (LED, B ABLE ARCODE IDTH EVIATIONS 8.1 C ONTINUOUS AND ULTI SCAN MODES 9.0 CONNECT TO OTHER DEVICES...
  • Page 5 Operator’s Guide Models D4000 SP1 Inspector APPENDIX F (SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS) YMBOLOGY NALYSIS ARAMETERS F-1 (P ABLE ARAMETER RROR ESSAGE F-2, (P ) 38 ABLE ARAMETERS HECKED FOR YMBOLOGY APPENDIX G (ANSI DECODABILITY) ANSI D ECODABILITY ALCULATIONS UPC/EAN ECODABILITY RADE ONVERSIONS...

  • Page 7: Preface

    RJS is not responsible for transportation damage. Your D4000 SP1 is packaged in a custom made container. After removing the unit from the shipping box make sure you have: Main display unit ...

  • Page 8: I Nstalling

    Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 1.8 Installing Batteries Slide open 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 9: Warranty

    2.1 General Warranty Warranty information: (763) 746-8034 RJS warrants your D4000 SP1 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from RJS’ factory location. The liability of RJS under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part and/or unit.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Warnings Do not point the laser gun in the direction of the eyes so that the light beam emitted by the unit strikes  the eyes directlythis could result in eye damage.

  • Page 11: M Aintenance

    3.3 D4000 SP1 Description and Features The Model D4000 SP1 are advanced technology barcode verifiers that make it easy to decode barcode symbols and to evaluate symbol compliance with industry specifications. The Model D4000 SP1emits a very precise laser light that provides very accurate scan analysis;...

  • Page 12: Main Menu Selections

    Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 5.0 Main Menu Selections Note: Even though your Inspector may have a 4 row display, only 2 are currently used and only 2 are shown in the examples. After turning on the unit, the “Ready Menu” will display: L1000 Rev.
  • Page 13 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector 5.2 Setup Select Setup (from the Main Menu) to set various system parameters: D/bility Warning Select an ANSI decodability grade to use in your analysis (See Appendix G for an explanation of the grades.)
  • Page 14 Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide HIBC 3 of 9 The next selection is: Decode I 2of 5 ANSI I 2 of 5 This allows a selection from 2 types of Interleaved 2 of 5: ANSI I 2 of 5...
  • Page 15 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector The next selection is : Database Storage XX kb XX kb Enter the percentages. (See the following note.) Note: Storage and Database buffers are two separate areas but each shares a total of 20K of memory. For example, if 5K of memory is used for Storage, the Database buffer will have 15K.
  • Page 16 To generate a new “target” while remaining in the Comparison Mode, toggle the Comparison Mode selec- tion to OFF and then to ON again. When all Setup selections have been made, the D4000 SP1 will navigate back to the Main Menu automati- cally.
  • Page 17 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector 5.3 Storage Storage is used to hold scan data for future print or review. Up to approximately 75 barcodes may be held in storage. From the main menu press Enter and Select at the same time the following will be displayed.
  • Page 18 Data Base Record Does Not Exist The Model D4000 SP1 contains 20K of memory that is used by Storage and the Database. All or part of this 20K can be used by the Database (the remainder is used as Storage).
  • Page 19 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Database XX Storage YY The cursor will be on the “D” in database. The “Xs” in the above sample represent one of the following displays for the database: EMPTY (There is no data in the database buffer) ...

  • Page 20: Scanning Symbols

    Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 6.0 Scanning Symbols To scan a barcode simply pull the trigger and position the beam across the symbol. A crisp, clear chirp (or beep) sound will indicate a good read. See Appendix H for details.
  • Page 21 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector 7.0 Pass/Fail Analysis Screen After a symbol is scanned the Pass/Fail Analysis Screen may be displayed. (See 6.0 Scanning Symbols) Note: Even though your Inspector may have a 4 row display, only 2 are currently used and only 2 are shown in the examples.
  • Page 22 Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide Table 1 (Code Identifiers D4000 SP1 ) Displays Type LOGMARS Code 39 Symbology AIAG B-1 Code 39 symbology AIAG B 3/4/5 Code 39 symbology ANSI 3 of 9 Code 39 symbology (AIM Spec.) HIBC 3 of 9...
  • Page 23 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector UE+5 UPC version E plus 5 digit addendum EAN8 EAN 8 character E8+2 EAN 8 plus 2 digit addendum E8+5 EAN 8 plus 5 digit addendum EN13 EAN 13 character 13+2 EAN 13 plus 2 digit addendum...
  • Page 24 Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 8.0 Data Analysis Screens After doing a scan, the Data Analysis Screens can be accessed from the Pass/Fail Analysis screen by press- ing Enter. (The sequence of displays you see may vary slightly from these examples depending on the symbology and Inspector model.)
  • Page 25 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector For Code 128, the Mod check character is displayed as the symbology’s character value (a number from 000 to 102). One or two numeric Mod check characters may precede the 3-digit Code 128 Mod check described above.
  • Page 26 Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide Note: The location of the “A” is also indicated with the 5 LED indicators on the front of the verifier unit. See Table 3. The following shows the percentage of the tolerance represented by each position on the display: Negative numbers to the left indicate bars are narrower ...
  • Page 27 Operator’s Guide Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Press Select again to display the first technical Data Analysis screen. Table 3 (LED, Barcode Width Deviations) 5 LED Display Pattern Average Bar width deviation as a % of tolerance (range) within +/- 21%...
  • Page 28 Model D4000 SP1 Inspector Operator’s Guide 8.1 Continuous and Multi-scan modes In the Continuous Mode, an additional data analysis screen displays: 13 good decodes out of # Decodes 013/019 19 attempted reads % Decodes 068% Percentage of good reads There is a limit of 100 good scans in the Continuous Modeor 250 total scans—whichever comes first.
  • Page 29 Your D4000 SP1 will connect to a computer with the optional SP1 to PC database downloading cable. Connect to Printer Your D4000 SP1 will connect to an RJS printer (models TP-140, TP140A, or TP140B) with a serial interface cable. (Your Inspector will connect to a computer or printer with a serial interface cable; 9600 BPS, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.)
  • Page 30 16 (maximum of 32), press Select to display the additional characters. (See Data Analysis Screens). Table A-1 shows the encodable code subsets for 128. The D4000 SP1 display (in the shaded boxes) is just below the encodable code 128 character sets.
  • Page 31 Operator’s Guide Appendix A • Single characters will always be displayed on the lower row and are applicable to only subsets A and B (normal printable characters.) 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 32 A-1) set A A-3) Digit 3 Calculated Char Digits 1 Cntl (Table mod check and 2 Code A-1) (Table (Table Line A-1) A-3) Feed (Table A-1) Refer to Code 128 tables (subsets) on the following pages: RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 33 VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODE-C CODE-B FNC-4 FNC-1 G R U START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 34 { | } ~ DEL FNC-3 FNC-2 SHIFT CODE-C FNC-4 u v w x y z { | } -> CODEA FNC1 START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 35 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 CODE-B CODE-C FNC-1 START (CODE A) START (CODE B) START (CODE C) STOP 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 36 Start C FNC1 0 0 The symbol is automatically analyzed as a USS Case Code symbol. For details consult the USS specifica- tion entitled Application Specification for the USS-128 Serial Shipping Container Code: (with symbol and shipping label guidelines). RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 37 Data Analysis screen. The entire Code 93 character set is shown in Table B-1. The D4000 SP1 displays the characters shown in the columns labeled Code 93 in the figure. Remember, some ASCII characters require 2 Code 93 symbol characters.
  • Page 38 Appendix B Operator’s Guide Table B-1 (Code 93 Character Set) ASCII CODE ASCII CODE ASCII CODE ASCII CODE Space ’ " & · — — • • < > ˜ — RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 39 If the “Low Battery” condition displays, there is still power left in the battery to advance to the next screen or even do a scan. Low Battery If the “Replace Battery” condition displays, batteries should be replaced immediately. The unit will not operate properly in this condition. Replace Battery 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 40 Specifications relative to bar/space tolerances are published for 80% to 200% magnifica- tions. While the D4000 SP1 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 41 Print Functions Scanned data may be printed if the D4000 SP1 is connected to a printer with a serial interface cable. Press the Print button at any time to display “Printout Type” on the upper row of the display. The lower row will contain one of two options that are scrolled with the Select button.
  • Page 42 Figure E-2 (Multi-Scan) Laser Inspector L1000 Rev. X 4 scans were 04-Scan Avs Analysis selected ANSI 3of9 Acceptable *P0192837465* Ratio: 3.0 The results represents an D/bility .89 A average of the 4 scans -100% Tolerance. +100% ---------------+A++++++ RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 43 Bar Width Deviation Range Warning Wide (or narrow) Bar Width Deviation Ave. Rejected Wide (or narrow) Addendum Parity Invalid Format (UPC/EAN) ANSI Decodability Warn D/bility (DCD, in initial (if enabled) Pass/Fail screen) Object in Quiet Zone Warning QZ/SS 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 44 MOD 103 .35X 128 Case Code 16 Data Char. Mod 10 .35X Format Check Mod 103 UPC/EAN MOD 10 See Note 5 See Note Codabar 2.2-3.0 .5X-8X ((5R-8)/20)X Variant CODABAR Code 93 STD CODE 93 C&K .35X RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 45 In cases where the random weight check digit is zero, when another value is expected, a 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: 0 5 Expect: 1 5 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 46 In the case of UPC and EAN symbols, the grade is calculated per a proposed guideline draft dated Septem- ber 4, 1990 issued by the USS. Decodability Grade Conversions >= .62 = A >= .50 = B >= .37 = C >= .25 = D < .25 = F RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 47 Appendix H Appendix H (Scanning Technique) The RJS Inspector bar code verifier that is supplied with this document incorporates a model SP1 scanner. The new SP1 provides three major improvements when compared to the previous model: 1. Codes with X dimensions as small as 5 mils (.005 inch, .127 mm) can be analyzed (vs. .0075 inch, .190 mm).
  • Page 48 When scanning codes on a low contrast substrate like brown corrugated material or a specular substrate such as shiny aluminum or plastic material, a scan angle other than 30 degrees from vertical may pro- duce better decoding characteristics. Contact RJS Technical support if scanning problems occur. RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 49 Quiet Zone Analysis The D4000 SP1 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. The areas are assumed to be quiet zones and are included in the symbol analysis.
  • Page 50 Plug the cable (002-2979) into the serial communications port of an IBM compatible PC/AT/386/486 computer. Step 2) Plug the connector of the cable into the D4000 SP1 unit. Step 3) Turn on the D4000 SP1 by pressing the ON RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 51 (If the data format is incorrect) Data Base Record Does Not Exist (If the scanned symbol does not match the record in the database) Communication Parameters Serial communication, RS-232 signal levels  Baud rate: 9600  Data Length: 8 bit  002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 52 Operator’s Guide Parity: None  Stop bits: 1  Hardware/Software protocols: RJS PC database download serial interface cable (002-2979)  Database buffer size: 0 - 20K allocated via the Setup Menu  Key Field Descriptions Symbology characteristics to consider when creating key fields in your database: UPC Version “A”...
  • Page 53 The Code 128 database key must be made up of all the printable data characters in the barcode (excluding the Mod check digit, the Start/Stop codes or any function characters). For Case Code 128, the Mod-10 check digit must be included in the database key. 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 54 Operator’s Guide Appendix K Barcode Definitions (Some of these definitions may not be applicable to the D4000 SP1 ) Achieved Width The calculated element width based on measurements. Alphanumeric A character set that contains letters, digits, and other characters such as punctuation marks. Also, a char- acter that is either numeric or alpha.(In programming an alphanumeric cannot be used to do arithmetic.)
  • Page 55 Reflected light which emanates uniformly in all directions from the reflecting surface. Dimensional Deviation (DD) The measured deviation of bars and/or spaces of a scanned symbol from the specification. Discrete Code A barcode or symbol wherein the spaces between the characters are not part of the data. 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 56 This effect occurs at all angles of inci- dence and should not be confused with the grazing angle which is specular reflection often referred to as sheen. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 57 The smallest edge contrast in a scan reflectance profile. Minimum Reflectance (Rmin) The smallest reflectance value in a scan reflectance profile. Misread A condition that occurs when the data output of a reader does not agree with the encoded data. 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 58 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. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 59 100% Where: L = Lightest (highest reflectance) D = Darkest (lowest reflectance) The Model D4000 SP1 does not check for PCS. Profile See Scan Reflectance Profile Quiet Zone The area immediately preceding the start character and following the stop character in a barcode symbol as specified in a particular application and/or symbology specification.
  • Page 60 (As opposed to a bar which is the dark reflective element.) Space Reflectance (Rs) Reflectance of a space. Specular Reflection Reflection of light from a surface at an angle equal and opposite to the angle of incidence. RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...
  • Page 61 The mode where light is transmitted through a film master symbol rather than reflected from a printed symbol. Truncation Decreasing the length of the bars in a barcode symbol below the normal specification. Truncation de- creases a symbol’s omni-directional readability and should be avoided. 002-5572 RJS, Minneapolis, MN...
  • Page 62 Zero Suppression Technique used to shorten UPC symbols by omitting zeros from the barcode. Z Dimension The achieved width of the narrow elements. Computation of Z is accomplished using different factors for some symbologies.   RJS, Minneapolis, MN 002-5572...