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DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 – Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy DS4600A Reference Manual Ed.: 04/2006 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications or improvem ents without prio r notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial e rrors or omissions contained her ein, nor for incide[...]

CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................. v Conventio ns .................................................................................................. v Reference Docu mentation ............................................................................ v Services and Sup[...]

3 READING FE A TURES ............................................................................... 25 3.1 Advanced Code Re construc tion.................................................................. 25 3.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstr uction ............................................. 26 3.2 Decoding Capacity in Linear Mode .....[...]

REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a DS4600A. “Device” refers to the DS4600A. “You” refers to the System Administrato r or Technical Support person using this manual to install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a DS4600A. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The [...]

SAFETY REGULATIONS LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply w ith the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS4600A scanner. Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes a low-pow er laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no know n biologica l damage, a[...]

AVOID EXPOSUR E LASER LIGHT I S EMITTED FROM THI S APERTURE CAUTION-CLASS 3B LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSUR E TO BEAM DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candi ni, 2 40012 LIPPO DI CALDERARA (BO) ITALY Model No. Serial No. Volt A mp. Manufactured This product conforms t o the applicable requirements of 21CFR1040 at the date of manufacture. LASER LIGH T DO NO[...]

POWER SUPPLY - This product is intende d to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. - Model DS4600A -XXX0: This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Pow er Unit marked "Class 2", rated 10-30 V, minimum 0.60 A. This device may also be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit w ith a "Class 2" or LPS power s[...]

GENERAL VIEW DS4600A DS4600A - 2XXX Models DS4600A - 3XXX Models 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 1 2 2 9 Figure A Cable with 25- p in Connecto r Laser Beam Output W indow Warning L abel Mounting Holes A ccessory M ounting Hole s Data TX LED Good Read LED Ready LED Warning and Classifica tion Labels 1 2 3 4 5 6 External Trigger LED 7 10 8 9 Keypad 11 Display [...]

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the DS4600A scanner. 1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the reader using t he bracket provided according to t he information in par. 2.2.[...]

INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DS4600A is a compact laser scanner complete with decoder designed and produced to be a flexible and affordable solution f or all medium range mat erials handling applications. Standard A pplication Program A Standard Application Program is fact ory-loaded onto the DS4600A. T his program cont[...]

DS4600A 1 The DS4600A scanner uses a solid state la ser diode as a light source; the light emitted has a wavelength between 630 and 680 nm. Refer to the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning of this manual for inf ormation on laser safety. The reader is contained in a rugged alumi num housing; the mechanical dimensions are 101 x 8[...]

INTRODUCTION 1 1.2 MODEL DESCRIPTION The DS4600A scanner is available in versions that differ in regard to the following characteristics: • Decoding Mode • Special Features • Reading Range • Linear or Raster reading The following models are therefore available: DS4600A - XXXX Decoding Mode 2 = Standard w/ Display 3 = A d v a n c e d Code Re[...]

DS4600A 2 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS4600A reader and all t he parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: • DS4600A reader with cable • Quick Reference Guide • Barcode Test Chart • WinHost CD • Mounting kit: - Mounting screws and washers (4 ea[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DS4600A can be installed t o operate in diffe rent positions. T he four screw holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (F igure A, 5). The diagram below gives the overall dim ensions of the scanner and may be used for its installation. Refer to paragraph 2.4 for correct positioni[...]

DS4600A 2 5.5 0.22 115 4.53 57.3 2.26 5 . 5 0 . 2 2 1 0 ° 5 39 1.54 5.5 0.22 3 0.12 5 . 5 0 . 2 2 35° 0.20 mm inch Figure 4 - Mounting Bracket Dimensions 6[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DS4600A is equipped with a cable termi nated by a 25-pin D-sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: CAUTION Do not connect GND and SGNDs (Ma in or Aux) to different (external) ground references. G ND an[...]

DS4600A 2 2.3.1 Power Supply Power can be supplied to the scanner th rough the pins provided on the 25-pin connector used for communication with the host (Figure 6): DS4600 A 13 25 VS GND 1 CHASSIS Earth Ground USER INT ERFA C E CHASSIS GND V+ (10 - 30 Vdc ) Figure 6 - Power Supply Connections or through the jack connector on the side of the 25-pin[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.3.2 Main Serial Interface The signals relative to the f ollow i ng serial interface types are available on the input/output connector of the DS4600A. The main serial in terface type and its relative parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) are selecte d via software either using the WinHost utility program or Host Mode programming .[...]

DS4600A 2 The RT S232 and CTS232 signals control data t ransmission and synchronize the connected devices. Figure 9 - RS232 Control Signals If the RTS/ CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the DS4600A activates the RTS232 output to indicate a message is to be tr ansmitted. The receiving unit activat es the CTS232 input to enable the t ransmission. [...]

INSTALLATION 2 DS4600 A USER INTERFACE 7 SGND M ain TX485+ 2 TX485- 4 RX485+ 3 RX485- 5 RX485 TX485 RS485REF Earth Ground Figure 10 - RS485 Full-Duplex Connections RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is used for polled communication protocols. It can be used for Multidrop connections in a master/s lave lay[...]

DS4600A 2 The figure below shows a mult idrop conf iguration with DS4600A scanners connected to a Multiplexer. 1 1 CHASSIS # 1 RTX485+ RTX485- SGND Main # 0 max . 1200 m. thre e w ires + shiel d 7 4 2 7 4 2 120 Ohm MULTIPLEXER RTX485+ RTX485- RS485RE F SHIELD 1 120 Ohm DS4600A (up to 31) # x max . 2 m. 7 4 2 DS4600A DS4600A Figure 12 - DS4600A Mult[...]

INSTALLATION 2 20 mA Current Loop (C-Box 100 w/INT-30 Accessory Only) To adapt DS4600A to 20 mA current loop int erfaces, it must be connected to a C-BOX 100 equipped with an INT-30 (20 mA current loop adapter accessory board). The INT- 30 converts RS232 communication on the scanner into 20 mA current loop signals to the host. See the C-BOX 100 Ins[...]

DS4600A 2 2.3.4 Inputs There is an input available on the DS4600A sc anner relat ive to the External Trigger. There are also 2 general purpose inputs: IN1 can be used to store the code verifier (see "Store verif ier HW" in the WinHost Help On Line). IN2 can be used as t he Reading Field Control signal which determines either the Code Read[...]

INSTALLATION 2 18/6/14 + 19/10/15 - USER INT ERFA CE DS4600 A Signal + 5V VS 9 25 GND Ground V Figure 15 - Input NPN Command Using DS4600A Power 18/6/14 + 19/10/ 15 - + 5V DS4600 A USER INT ERFACE V Signal Ground 30 Vdc max. Vext Figure 16 - Input PNP Command Using External Powe r 18/6/1 4 + 19/10/ 15 - USER INTERFACE DS4600 A VS 9 25 GND V Signal [...]

DS4600A 2 The electrical feat ures of the inputs are: Maximum voltage = 30 Vdc Maximum current = 25 mA. An anti-disturbance hardware filter is impl emented on the External T rigger input (< 5 milliseconds delay). An additional 15 ms (typical) delay can be implemented through a dedicated software parameter (refer to WinHost Help On Line). 2.3.5 O[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.4 USER INTERFACE RS232 PC-side connections 1 5 9 6 9-pin male connector 13 25 14 1 25-pin male connector Pin Name Pin Name 2 RX 3 RX 3 TX 2 T X 5 GND 7 GND 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 5 CTS How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable: The following wiring diagram show s a simple test cable including pow er, external (push-button) trigger and [...]

DS4600A 2 2.5 POSITIONING The DS4600A scanner is able to decode mo ving barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular di stortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the DS4600A take into consi deration these three ideal label posit ion angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 15° to 30° and Tilt 0° . Follow the suggestions below [...]

INSTALLATION 2 The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 21. Position the reader in order to minimize the Tilt angle. T Figure 21 - Tilt Angle 2.6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The following typical layouts refer to system hardware configurations . Dotted lines in the figures refer to optional hardware conf igurations within the particular layout. T[...]

DS4600A 2 2.6.1 Point-to-Point In this layout the data is transmit ted to the Host on the main serial interface. Host Mode programming can be accomplished either t hrough the main interface or the auxiliary interface. In Local Echo communication mode, dat a is transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface independently from the main interface select[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.6.2 Pass Through Pass through mode allows tw o or more devic es to be connected to a single external serial interface. Each DS4600A transmits the messages rece ived by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface. All messages will be passed through this chain to the host. When On-Line Operating mode is used, t he scanner is act[...]

DS4600A 2 2.6.3 RS232 Master/Slave The RS232 master/slave connection is used t o collect data from several scanners to build either a multi-point or a multi- sided reading system; t here can be one master and up to 9 slaves connected together. The Slave scanners use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary serial interfaces. Each slave DS4600A transmit[...]

INSTALLATION 2 2.6.4 RS485 Master/Slave The RS485 master/slave connection is used t o collect data from several scanners to build a multi-point or a multi-sided r eading system; there can be one master and up to 5 slaves connected together. The slave scanners are connected together using RS485 half-duplex on the main serial interface. Every slave s[...]

DS4600A 2 2.6.5 Multiplexer Each scanner is connected to a Multiple xer (for example MX4000) with the RS485 half duplex main interface. c Main Serial Interface (RS485 Half-Duplex) d Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232) e External Trigger (for On-Line Mode) Figure 26 - Multiplexer Layout The auxiliary serial interface of the slave scanner[...]

READING FEATURES 3 3 READING FEATURES 3.1 ADVANCED CODE RECONSTRUCTION The traditional way of barcode reading could be called "Linear Reading". In this case, the laser beam crosses the barcode symbol from its beginning to its end as shown in Figure 27. Laser Beam Figure 27 - Linear reading In “Advanced Code Reconstruction” mode, it is[...]

DS4600A 3 3.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction The most important parameter in Advanced Code Reconstruction is the value of t he maximum tilt angle ( α maximum) under which the code reconstruction process is still possible. We define the Tilt angle as t he angle ( α ) between the laser beam and a line parallel to the barcode label, a[...]

READING FEATURES 3 3.2 DECODING CAPACITY IN LINEAR MODE When in Linear Reading mode, the number of reads performed by the DS4600A and therefore the decoding capacity, is in fluenced by the following parameters: • number of scans per second • code motion speed • label dimensions • scan direction with respect to code motion At least 5 scans d[...]

DS4600A 3 If scanning is perpendicular to the direction of t he code movement (Figure 31), the number of effective scans performed by the reader is given by the following formula: SN = [(LH/LS) * SS] - 2 These symbols signify: SN = number of effective scans LH = label height (in mm) LS = label movement speed (in mm/s) SS = number of scans per secon[...]

READING FEATURES 3 If scanning is parallel to the code movement (Figure 32) the number of effective scans is given by: SN = [((FW-LW)/LS) * SS] - 2 These symbols signify: SN = number of effective scans FW = reading field width (in mm) LW = label width (in mm) LS = label movement speed (in mm/s) SS = scans per second For example, for a 100 mm wide c[...]

DS4600A 3 The reading characteristics for the raster ve rsions are given in the table below. The distance between the top and bottom scan li nes is given at different reading distances measured from the laser beam output window. Reading Distance Version 150 mm (5.9 in) 500 mm (20 in) 800 mm (31.5 in) 2X1X (R1) 7.5 mm (0.30 in) 24 mm (0.94 in) 37 mm[...]

READING FEATURES 3 3.4 READING DIAGRAMS The following diagrams show the reading distance for barcodes with different densities. DS4600A-210X (Long Range) 4 -4 12 -12 -16 (in) 0 4 20 12 (in) 8 16 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 9 00 1000 (m m ) 400 300 200 100 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 (mm ) 24 28 32 36 40 16 8 -8 0.50 m m (20 mils) 0.60 m m (24 mils)[...]

DS4600A 3 DS4600A-200X (Medium Range) 4 2 0 -2 10 8 6 -4 -6 (in) 02 6 4 12 (in) 81 0 1 4 1 6 1 8 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 (m m) 250 200 150 100 50 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250 (mm) 20 22 0.25 mm (10 mils) 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) -8 -10 NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes use[...]

READING FEATURES 3 DS4600A-22XX ( Short Range) 2 1 0 -1 5 4 3 -2 -3 -4 -5 (in) 01 3 2 10 6 (in) 45 7 8 9 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 (mm) 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 (mm) 280 11 0.20 mm (8 mils) 0.30 mm (12 mils) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDITIONS Code = Interleaved 2/5 or[...]

DS4600A 3 DS4600A-22XX ( Short Range) 4 2 0 -2 10 8 6 -4 -6 -8 -10 (in) 02 6 4 20 12 (in) 81 0 1 4 1 6 1 8 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 (m m ) 240 200 160 120 80 40 0 -40 -80 -120 -160 -200 -240 (m m ) 0.50 mm (20 mil s) 0.60 mm (24 mil s) ≥ 0.80 mm (31 mil s) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDI[...]

READING FEATURES 3 DS4600A-2X1X (Raster R1) 4 2 0 -2 10 8 6 -4 -6 (in) 0 2 6 4 12 (in) 81 0 1 4 1 6 1 8 0 50 100 150 200 250 3 00 350 400 450 50 0 550 (mm ) 250 200 150 100 50 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250 (m m) 20 22 0.25 mm (10 mils) 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) -8 -10 NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test[...]

DS4600A 3 DS4600A-2X2X (Raster R2) 4 2 0 -2 10 8 6 -4 -6 (in) 0 2 6 4 12 (in) 81 0 1 4 1 6 1 8 0 50 100 150 200 250 3 00 350 400 450 50 0 550 (mm ) 250 200 150 100 50 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250 (m m) 20 22 0.25 mm (10 mils) 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) -8 -10 NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes us[...]

READING FEATURES 3 DS4600A-31XX (Long Range) 4 -4 12 -12 -16 (in) 0 4 20 12 (in) 8 16 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 9 00 1000 (m m ) 400 300 200 100 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 (mm ) 24 28 32 36 40 16 8 -8 0.50 m m (20 mils) 0.60 m m (24 mils) 0.80 m m (31 mils) 1.00 m m (40 mils) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDITIONS:[...]

DS4600A 3 DS4600A-30XX (Medium Range) 4 2 0 -2 10 8 6 -4 -6 (in) 02 6 4 12 (in) 81 0 1 4 1 6 1 8 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 (m m) 250 200 150 100 50 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250 (mm) 20 22 0.25 mm (10 mils) 0.30 mm (12 mils) 0.50 mm (20 mils) -8 -10 NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output window CONDITIONS: Test Codes use[...]

READING FEATURES 3 DS4600A-32XX ( Short Range) 4 2 0 -2 10 8 6 -4 -6 -8 -10 (in) 02 6 4 20 12 (in) 81 0 1 4 1 6 1 8 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 (m m ) 240 200 160 120 80 40 0 -40 -80 -120 -160 -200 -240 (m m ) 0.20 mm (8 mils ) 0.25 mm (10 mil s) ≥ 0.30 mm (12 mil s) NOTE: (0,0) is the center of t he laser beam output wind[...]

DS4600A 4 4 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING Clean the laser beam output window periodically for cont inued correct operation of the reader. Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES When wiring the device, pay careful attention to the pin number of the signals and whether you are referring to the scanner c onnector or to the C-BOX 100 spring clamp connectors. If you need information about a cert ain reader parameter you can refer to the WinHost  program help files. [...]

DS4600A 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Pow er On : the “Power On”/”Ready” LED is not lit Is power connected? If using a power adapter (like PG 220), is it connected to a wall outlet? If using rail power, does rail have power? If using C-Box 100, does it have power (check sw itch and LED)? Measure voltage either at pin 13 and pi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestions Reading : Not possible to read the target barcode (alway s returns No Read) Check synchronization of reading pulse with object to read Is the scan line correctly positioned? Place barcode in the center of scan line and run TEST MODE (selectable by WinH ost as an Operating Mode). If you sti[...]

DS4600A 6 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICA L FEATURES DS4600A -XXX0 DS4600A 0-2XX5 Power Supply Voltage 10 to 30 Vdc 24 Vdc Power Consumption max. 6 W 12W Serial Interfaces Main RS232, RS485 full-duplex, RS485 half-duplex (20 mA C.L. only with C-Box 100 and INT-30 accessory ) Auxiliary RS232 Baudrates 1200 to 115200 Inputs External Trigger, IN1, IN2 [...]

TECHNICAL FEATURES 6 SOFTWA RE FEA T URES READABLE CODE SYMBOLOG IES • EAN/UPC • Code 93 • 2/5 Interleaved • Code 128 • Code 39 • EAN 128 • Codabar • Pharmacode Code Selection up to six codes during one reading phase Decoding Safety can enable multiple good reads of same code Headers and Terminators up to four headers and four termi[...]

GLOSSARY A dva nced Code Reconstruc tion The Advanced Code Reconstruct ion technol ogy allows reconstructing and reading damaged or very tilted barcodes. See par. 3.1. Ap er t ur e Term used on the required CDRH warning labels to describe the laser exit window . Barcode A pattern of variable-width bars and s paces w hich represents numeric or alpha[...]

Decoder As part of a barcode reading system, the electronic package which receives the signals from the scanner, performs the algorithm t o interpret the signals into meaningful data and provides the interf ace to other devices. The decoder is normally integrated into the scanner. EAN European Article Number System. The inte rnational standard barc[...]

Picket-Fence Orientation When the barcode’s bars are positioned vertic ally on the product, causing them to appear as a picket fence. The first bar will enter the scan w indow fi rst. See par. 3.2.2. Pitch Rotation of a code patt ern about the X-axis . The normal distance bet w een cent er line or adjacent characters. See pars. 2.2 and 2. 5. Posi[...]

Skew Rotation about t he Y-axis. Rotational deviation from correct horizont al and vertical orientation; may apply to single character, line or entire encoded item. See pars. 2.2 and 2.5. Step-Ladder orientation When the barcode’s bars are pos itioned horizontally on the product, causing them to appear as a ladder. The ends of all bars w ill ente[...]

INDEX A Accessories; 3 Advanced Code Reconstruction; 25 C Cleaning; 40 E Electrical Connections; 7 G General View; ix Glossary; 46 Guide to Installa tion; x I Indicators; 2 Inputs; 14 Installation; 5 Interface Auxiliary RS232; 13 Main 20 mA Current Loop; 13 Main RS485 Full-Duplex; 10 Main RS485 Half-Duplex; 11 Interfaces Main RS232; 9 L Laser Safet[...]

DATA LOGIC S. p.A., Via Candini, 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy 05 dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el DS4600A-XXXX Laser Scanner e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles und seine modelle y todos sus modelos sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo[...]