IDEC WB1F Series, User Manual

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Installation & wiring
This chapter describes WB1F installation locations, mounting methods, and wiring the WB1F to peripheral devices.
2. 1 Installation precautions
RS-232 Type USB Type
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Install the unit so that ambient light such as sunlight, fluorescent light, and photoelectric switches does not enter the
reading window.
Otherwise the unit may not be able to read barcodes or it may erroneously read them.
Example
Take measures to block ambient light or to change the position of photoelectric switches.
Block
the light
z
Do not install a reflective body (metal or mirror) along the light receiving axis.
Otherwise the unit may not be able to read barcodes or it may erroneously read them.
Example Prevent reflections by applying black tape to the reflective body.
Light
receiving
axis
Mirror
Light
receiving
axis
Black tape
Mirror
For the light receiving axis, refer to
F
P. 2-4 "2. 2. 2 Setup barcode position" .