Device description
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
BCL 208i
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The BCL 208i features multiple M12 connectors / sockets for the electrical connection of the supply volt-
age, the interface and the switching inputs and outputs. For further information on electrical connection,
see chapter 6 "Electrical connection".
The BCL 208i supports further protocols and services for communication:
• TCP / IP (client/server)
• UDP
• DHCP
• Telnet
• HTTP
• ARP
• PING
For communication with the superior host system, the corresponding TCP/IP protocol (client/server mode)
or UDP must be selected.
Further information on commissioning: see chapter 7 "Starting up the device – Leuze webConfig tool".
4.6.2
Ethernet – star topology
The BCL 208i can be operated as a single device (stand-alone) with an individual IP address in a star
topology. The IP address can either be set permanently via webConfig tool or assigned dynamically via a
DHCP server.
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2
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4
1
Ethernet switch
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Bar code reader of the BCL 200i series
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Other network participants
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Host interface - PC/control
Fig. 4.6:
Ethernet in a star topology
4.7
autoReflAct
autoReflAct stands for
auto
matic
Refl
ector
Act
ivation and permits an activation without additional sensors.
This is achieved by directing the scanner with reduced scanning beam towards a reflector mounted behind
the conveyor path.
NOTICE
Suitable reflectors are available, see chapter 14.5 "Accessories – Reflectors and reflective
tapes".
