Commissioning
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BCL 8
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Commissioning
7.1
Measures to be performed prior to the initial commissioning
Before commissioning, familiarize yourself with the operation and configuration of the device(s).
Before connecting the supply voltage, recheck all connections and ensure that they have been properly
made.
7.2
Function Test
"Power On" test
After connecting the operating voltage, the BCL 8 performs an automatic "Power On" function test. After
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ward, the green status LED on the top side of the BCL 8 lights up. Only then are any saved customer-
specific settings active.
Interface
Proper function of the interface can be tested easiest in service operation using the service interface with
the "BCLConfig" programming software and a notebook computer.
"Online" commands
Using the online commands, important device functions can be checked, e.g. proper functioning of the
laser.
Problems
Should problems occur during device commissioning, refer first to Chapter 8.2. If a problem occurs that
cannot be rectified even after checking all electrical connections and settings on the devices and on the
host, please contact the closest Leuze service organization (see back page of this operating manual).
7.3
Setting the parameters
You have now commissioned the BCL 8. Usually, you will have to configure it before you can use it. Using
the parameter options made available by the BCL 8, you may configure the bar code reader to suit your
individual area of application. For instructions regarding the various setting options, refer to Chapter 9 or
the online help of the Sensor Studio program.
To operate the BCL 8, it is normally sufficient to set code type and code length in accordance with the bar
codes that are to be read. However, depending on the application, you will additionally activate the autoRe
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flAct function and configure the switching inputs and outputs according to your requirements.
The code type and code length are usually set using the Sensor Studio program; see see chapter 9
"Configuration and diagnostics software - Sensor Studio".
The various parameter sets are explained briefly in the following Chapter 7.3.1, to understand what is
happening during parameter setting.
The setting of the parameters then takes place in the "service" operating mode, which is described in
7.3.1 Parameter sets
Factory default parameter set
This parameter set contains the default settings made ex works for all BCL 8 parameters. It is permanently
stored in the ROM of the BCL 8. The parameter set with the factory settings is loaded into the memory of
the BCL 8,
• the first time the device is commissioned after delivery;
• following the command "Factory Default" in the configuration program (online command ’PC20’);
• if the check sums of the current parameter set are invalid.
Current parameter set
In this parameter set, the current settings for all device parameters are stored. When the BCL 8 is in oper
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ation, the parameter set is stored in the EEPROM of the BCL 8. The current set can be stored:
• by copying a valid parameter set from the host computer to the BCL 8;
• by an off-line setup using the BCLConfig configuration software and then subsequently copying to
the BCL 8.
