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BC5100 Bar Code Scanner
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Part 1076483A
E 2007 Nordson Corporation
Installation
Check the Parts Inventory
1. Verify shipment of the following components:
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one scanner and a scanner interconnect cable
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one trigger and a trigger cable
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LogiComm control system with the master control module with bead
verification capability
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mounting hardware for the major components
2. Inspect the equipment for any damage that may have occurred during
shipping. Report any problems to a Nordson representative.
Select a Scanner Location
1. Consider the following recommendations and requirements in choosing
a location for the scanner.
Location Factor Recommendation or Requirement
Best opportunity for scanning bar
code
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Select a location where the code is fully visible to the
scanner.
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On carton folder glue machines, the best opportunity is often
just prior to or after the glue flap pre-break section.
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Consider a location soon after the feed section so that the
feeding of products can be stopped quickly when defective
bar codes are detected on the line.
Sufficient space for mounting Refer to
Technical Data, Appendix A
for scanner dimensions.
Avoiding interference from glue
assist lines
Locate scanner so that no glue assist lines pass through the
scan line.
Reduction of reflected light Locate the scanner away from direct sunlight, bright ambient, or
task lighting, or light from other equipment, such as the system’s
trigger. Minimize the amount of direct or reflected light that can
enter the scanner.
Protection of cables Protect the connecting cable from any moving machine parts
and passing products.
Protection from dust and moisture Choose a location that meets IP54 requirements.