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Operating Instructions

Chapter

CLP 100 Bar Code Reader

Notes on this document

8 008 912/0000/21-08-2002

Notes on this document

1.1

Function

This document instructs you on using the CCD bar code reader CLP 100.

It contains information on

•

Device installation and electrical installation

•

Startup

•

Operation and configuration (parameterization)

•

Maintenance

1.2

Target audience

The target audience for this document consists of electricians, service technicians and

engineers.

1.3

Information content

This document contains all the information required for the installation, electrical installation

and startup of the bar code reader CLP 100 with the

default setting in our works

All actions are described step-by-step.

Parameterization of the CLP 100 for the

application-specific reading configuration

carried out with the CLP Setup user interface. Installation and use of the software are

described in the appendix.

Further information on the construction of the bar code reader as well as the bar code

technology can be obtained from SICK AG, Auto Ident Division.

1.4

Symbols used

Some information in this document is emphasized.

Note

A "Note" informs on exceptional features.

Recommendation

A "Recommendation" provides information on how to carry out an action optimally.

Hint

A "Hint" explains the setting possibilities in the CLP Setup software.

HIS

FONT

characterizes a term used in the user interface of the CLP Setup software (for

example, menu item, tab card).

Safety information

2.1

Authorized users

The CLP 100 must be installed and operated by qualified personnel in order to ensure that

it functions correctly and safely. The following qualifications are required for the various

activities:

Installation and maintenance

•

Practical electrical training

•

Knowledge of the common safety instructions at the workplace

Summary of Contents for CLP 100

Page 1: ...C L P 1 0 0 B a r C o d e R e a d e r O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S ...

Page 2: ...n state of the CLP 100 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries I ViewPro is a registered trademark of the EnReach Technology Inc USA Software Tool Function Revision index CLP 100 Firmware From V 1 10 CLP Setup User interface window based From V 1 10 CLP Setup Help On line help HTML Fr...

Page 3: ...trical installation 15 5 1 Electrical connections 15 5 2 Pin assignment of the connection plug or wire colors of the cable end 15 5 3 Planning the electrical installation 16 5 4 Carry out the electrical installation 16 6 Operation 19 6 1 Startup steps 19 6 2 Default setting 19 6 3 Quick Start 20 6 4 Operating modes and output of the read result 21 6 5 Parameterization 21 6 6 Switching off the CLP ...

Page 4: ...at CLP 100 11 Fig 4 2 Reading distance to the object 11 Fig 4 3 90 angle between the scan line and the bar code bars 12 Fig 4 4 Reading angle occurring between the scan line and the bar code bars 12 Fig 4 5 Angle between the emitted light and the bar code tilted to the perpendicular 13 Fig 4 6 Adjustment of the CLP 100 in order to avoid reflections a With front end light emission b With side end l...

Page 5: ... reading configuration is carried out with the CLP Setup user interface Installation and use of the software are described in the appendix Further information on the construction of the bar code reader as well as the bar code technology can be obtained from SICK AG Auto Ident Division 1 4 Symbols used Some information in this document is emphasized Note A Note informs on exceptional features Recom...

Page 6: ...r codes on objects of a clinical automatic analyzer The CLP 100 transmits the decoded bar code information via its host interface to a host computer for further processing The user forfeits any warranty claims against SICK AG in case of any other use as well as in case of changes to the device also during device installation and electrical installation 2 3 General safety instructions Read the gene...

Page 7: ...diagram and Quick Start Depending on the number of devices ordered one or more of the following are included These CLP 100 operating instructions in English and German A set of DOS formatted diskettes 3 5 containing the CLP Setup operating software for Windows the CLP Setup Help on line help system and the HTML browser I ViewPro 3 1 2 Variants At present the CLP 100 is available in the following v...

Page 8: ...erved 8 008 912 0000 21 08 2002 3 1 4 Design Legend Threaded hole M 3 5 mm deep Connection cable Reading window LED status display Fig 3 1 Design of the CLP 100 with face end light emission Legend Threaded hole M 3 5 mm deep Connection cable Reading window LED status display Fig 3 2 Design of the CLP 100 with side light emission ...

Page 9: ...ess The switching output Result output can have result functions assigned to them and triggers external devices such as for example a PLC input 3 3 Display and operating elements The CLP 100 is operated or parameterized via the host interface by using the CLP Setup PC software or with command strings The CLP 100 is adapted to various applications by means of parameterization The CLP Setup software...

Page 10: ... depends on the wall thickness of the base Screws may not be screwed more than 2 5 mm into the CLP 100 Tool Measuring tape Angulometer Operating mode Display Function Start Green red Light up during the switching on phase if the self test is successful Extinguish when changing to the read standby state Reading mode Green red Light up when the signal for reading is given until the beginning of the ...

Page 11: ...two threaded holes M 3 to the top or bottom of the device refer to Figure 4 1 The complete housing dimensions are shown in Section 9 2 Page 32 Distance between the CLP 100 and the host The maximum distance between the CLP 100 and the host when extension cables are used amounts to 12 m host interface RS 232 Distance between the CLP 100 and the bar code The distance a between the reading window of t...

Page 12: ...scan line and the bar code bars refer to Figure 4 3 Possible reading angles which can arise between the scan line and the bar code bars must be taken into consideration refer to Figure 4 4 and Table 4 1 Fig 4 3 90 angle between the scan line and the bar code bars Fig 4 4 Reading angle occurring between the scan line and the bar code bars Angle Limit Tilt α 0 2 Pitch β 0 5 Skew γ 10 5 Tab 4 1 Permi...

Page 13: ...ng into consideration refer to Figure 4 4 2 In order to avoid disturbing reflections align the CLP 100 so that the emitted light impacts on the bar code at an angle of 100 respectively 95 refer to Figures 4 5 and 4 6 Damage to the housing The screws may not be screwed more than 5 mm into the CLP 100 Longer screws may damage the housing Use screws with a suitable length 3 Screw the screws through t...

Page 14: ...4 In the CLP Setup select the DEVICE CONFIGURATION tab card 5 Click in the OPERATING MODE field and select ADJUSTING MODE 6 Click in the LED DISPLAY field and select NO READ GOOD READ 7 Carry out the download to the CLP 100 refer to Section 6 5 1 Page 21 8 Guide objects with bar codes realistically into the reading area of the CLP 100 Ensure that the permitted reading angle is not exceeded 9 Start...

Page 15: ...P 100 is synchronized with the incoming objects 4 5 Disassembling the device 1 Switch off the supply voltage 2 Disconnect the cable connection 3 Screw off the CLP 100 4 Dispose of the CLP 100 ecologically friendly refer to Section 7 3 Page 27 5 Electrical installation 5 1 Electrical connections The electrical connection of the CLP 100 is carried out either via a 9 pin D Sub cable plug or the open ...

Page 16: ...oltage of 5 V DC 5 in accordance with IEC 742 functional extra low voltage The power supply unit must also fulfil IEC 742 and output a continuous output of 2 W 5 4 Carry out the electrical installation 5 4 1 Installation steps Connecting the supply voltage Wiring the host interface Connecting the PC Wiring the Sensor switching input Wiring the Result switching output 5 4 2 Connecting the supply vo...

Page 17: ...ables refer to Figure 5 1 Observe the maximum cable lengths refer to Table 5 3 Page 16 Recommendation Apply the shielding at one end 1 Switch off the PC and the supply voltage of the CLP 100 2 Connect the desired port COM x of the PC to the CLP 100 To this purpose use an RS 232 data connection cable RxD and TxD transposed 3 Switch on the PC and the supply voltage of the CLP 100 4 Set the communica...

Page 18: ...etting of the CLP 100 Figure 5 3 shows the wiring of the Sensor switching input Table 5 5 lists the characteristic data of this switching input Connect the sensor as described in Figure 5 3 Hint The DEVICE CONFIGURATION tab card of the CLP Setup software can be used to modify the response time of the Sensor input debouncing 9 pin internal D Sub plug to PC Fig 5 2 Wiring the terminal interface Fig ...

Page 19: ... the CLP Setup software can be used to modify the function assignment the pulse duration and the output instant of the signal 6 Operation 6 1 Startup steps Startup of the CLP 100 with the default setting set by factory Quick Start The CLP 100 can be operated without a connection to the PC in this configuration Connecting the PC refer to Section 5 4 4 Page 18 and installing the CLP Setup software r...

Page 20: ...ting and click on OK CLP Setup prints out the default settings 6 3 Quick Start 1 Carry out the electrical installation in accordance with Chapter 5 Page 15 A PC does not have to be connected if the CLP 100 is operated with the default setting 2 Switch on the supply voltage The LEDs of the CLP 100 light up and are extinguished after the self test has been completed successfully 3 Present the bar co...

Page 21: ...n the on line test mode the CLP 100 emits the read result only via the terminal interface and not via the host interface When outputting the read result it is possible to choose between the normal reading function and the code comparison function matchcode The matchcode function allows the comparison of the read bar codes with a code which is entered at the CLP 100 It is possible to select between...

Page 22: ...dified parameter set as the new configuration file in the CLP Setup or to overwrite an existing file The SAVE CLP FILE dialog box is opened 2 Enter the path and file name in the dialog box extension of the file name scl and click on OK The new parameter set is saved in the CLP Setup 6 5 2 Parameterize the CLP 100 with command strings The CLP 100 can be parameterized for example by means of the ter...

Page 23: ...ON tab card 2 Click in the OPERATING MODE field and select READING MODE 3 Carry out the download to CLP 100 The CLP 100 is in reading mode 6 5 4 Adjusting the reading pulse In the CLP 100 default setting the reading pulse trigger is supplied by an external sensor Debouncing of the sensor and the type of reading pulse end through a time window or a sensor signal can be set by means of the CLP Setup...

Page 24: ... The CLP 100 operates with the new settings 6 5 7 Setting the matchcode function The matchcode function allows the comparison of the read bar codes with a code which is entered manually at the CLP 100 or trained in automatically matchcode 1 In the CLP Setup select the DEVICE CONFIGURATION tab card 2 Click in the ACTIVE box in the COMPARE CODE field 3 Enter the code which is to be used for comparis...

Page 25: ... of successful indentifications of a start or stop character depending on the scan direction zzz Number of readings carried out the CLP 100 carries out 100 readings each in the diagnosis mode Error free reading and decoding of a bar code would thus have the following form STX Data 100 100 100 100 ETX A reading with some failed decodings has for example the following form STX Data SPC 67 SPC 67 100...

Page 26: ...n START READING 6 Present the bar code The CLP 100 outputs the read result in the window of the terminal emulator 7 In order to return to reading mode proceed as described in Section 6 5 3 6 6 Switching off the CLP 100 1 If the parameter set was changed download the parameter set to the CP 100 and save the parameter set as a configuration file in the CLP Setup 2 Switch off the supply voltage The l...

Page 27: ...onges which scratch Clean the reading window carefully Clean the reading window with a soft non fluffing cloth and mild detergent without scouring agents for example antistatic glass cleaning fluid If necessary clean the LED on the device rear If necessary clean the sensor window and reflector 7 2 Maintenance The CLP 100 operates maintenance free 7 3 Disposal After removal from service dispose of ...

Page 28: ...on faults CLP 100 aligned unfavorably to the bar code for example reflections Reading pulse sensor positioned incorrectly 8 1 2 Faults during the electrical installation Interfaces of the CLP 100 wired incorrectly 8 1 3 Parameterization errors Functions not adapted to the local conditions for example communication parameters of the host interface set incorrectly 8 1 4 Faults during operation Devic...

Page 29: ...lity and a free optical path 2 2 Re align the external sensor 2 3 CLP 100 does not receive command string for pulsing via the host interface 2 3 Check the data connection between the host and the CLP 100 Check the command strings of the host computer 2 3 Carry out the connection in accordance with Section 5 4 Page 16 and observe the pin assigment Carry out an upload in the CLP Setup On the HOST IN...

Page 30: ...r to Figure 4 5 Page 13 3 7 Bar code quality is insufficient 3 7 Check the printing contrast idle zones and print tolerances of the bar code 3 7 Have the bar code checked for example by the SICK service refer to Section 8 3 Page 30 4 CLP 100 does not transfer read results after the end of the reading pulse 4 1 No reading pulse occurred 4 1 Do the LEDs light up after the reading pulse 4 1 Refer to ...

Page 31: ...mm 25 55 mm 0 35 mm 25 55 mm 0 5 mm 25 55 mm 1 mm Reading area width 80 mm at a reading distance of 40 mm Minimum resolution 0 125 mm Code types All common bar codes Optical displays Status display with two LEDs red and green Data interfaces 2 x RS 232 Data transfer rate 1 200 19 200 Bd Supply voltage 5 V DC 5 Power consumption for reading operation 350 mA Power consumption for standby mode 150 mA...

Page 32: ...ights reserved 8 008 912 0000 21 08 2002 9 2 Dimensional drawings Fig 9 1 Dimensions of the CLP 100 with front end light emission in mm Screws may not project more than 2 5 mm into the CLP 100 Fig 9 2 Dimensions of the CLP 100 with side end light emission in mm Screws may not project more than 2 5 mm into the CLP 100 ...

Page 33: ...0 4 Switch on the PC and start Windows 10 2 2 Carrying out the installation During the installation of CLP Setup the installation program creates a main directory with subdirectories and the required links CLP Setup can be removed completely from the PC by using the Uninstaller which is automatically installed as well First installation 1 Shut down all the applications under Windows 2 Insert the d...

Page 34: ...lected files The default setting is the complete removal the configuration files are not removed In the case of user specific removal the files are listed and only the selected files are removed When selecting files ensure that the main directory together with the scl files is not deleted 1 Select the Uninstaller for CLP Setup in the start menu of Windows under PROGRAMS The Uninstaller starts and ...

Page 35: ...lish a connection click on CANCEL and select the SERIAL INTERFACE menu item in the OPTIONS menu CLP Setup displays the current settings of the communication parameters 4 Set the following communication parameters Connected COM port 9 600 Bd 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity 5 Click on OK 6 Click on The AUTO BAUD DETECT dialog box is displayed CLP Setup attempts again to communicate with the CLP 100...

Page 36: ... in the CLP 100 Modifying the parameters Downloading the modified parameter set to the CLP 100 Saving the modified parameter set in the CLP Setup as the configuration file Direct access to the CLP 100 by means of a terminal emulator parameterizing via command strings selection of the operating mode and triggering of the CLP 100 reading function Selection of the COM ports for adapting the data tran...

Page 37: ...meter and possible values for the parameter Press F1 key The browser window opens and the help topic is displayed If the browser is not found enter the path for the browser in the opened dialog box for example Iviewpro32 exe in the directory I ViewPro In order to avoid multiple opening of the browser use the key combination Alt Tab or the Windows status bar to toggle between the CLP Setup and the ...

Page 38: ...ws the reading width as a ratio of the reading distance for various resolutions Disturbing optical effects distortions which can occur when the distance is too great are taken into account when specifying the reading width The module width is the narrowest bar of a bar code which is still resolved Reading Conditions Test Code Print Ratio Print Contrast Pitch Tilt 39 3 1 90 0 Fig 10 2 Reading area ...

Page 39: ... v 1 5 m s Bar length lS 20 mm Scanning frequency f 500 Hz Coding 100 readable Fig 10 3 Calculation example Number of scans for ladder positioning of the bar code bars Recommended minimum value n 5 Specified values Number of scans n Transporting speed v 2 m s Code length with idle zone lC 150 mm Reading area height lLH 400 mm Scanning frequency f 500 Hz Coding 100 readable all scans on the code Co...

Page 40: ... of wide elements bars and gaps Calculated code length EAN Not applicable 13 characters normal version 8 characters short version activate 13 digit activate 8 digit UPC Not applicable 12 characters UPC A normal version 8 characters UPC E short version Activate Version A Activate Version E Codabar Number of bars Calculated code length Code 128 character set A Number of bars Calculated code length E...

Page 41: ...Labels to be read with one Sens Output On Good Read UB 0 AFTER SENSOR 1 AFTER READ Label Number U U 0 Label Number 1 9 Label Number 10 Code Type UxB 1 CODE 39 2 Codabar 3 ITF 4 JAN UPC 5 ITF B 7 CODE 128 Code Length UxByN 0 FREE 1 32 Specified Digits 1 32 Reading Direction UxByNzD 0 NOT SPECIFIED 1 FORWARD 2 REVERSE Check Digits UxByNzDaC 0 NO CHECK 1 SEND C D 3 NOT SEND C D Codabar Only 0 NO CHEC...

Page 42: ...ND 1 BR 2 3 CAN 4 ERROR Result Output Time UE 00 HOLD 1 99 10 990 ms 10 100 ms One Shot Result Function UJ 0 DISABLED 1 GOOD READ 2 NO READ Result Output Timing UF 0 AFTER READ 1 AFTER SENSOR OFF Memory M 0 DEFAULT 1 RECALL N V MEMORY 2 WRITE N V MEMORY Multiple Reads X 1 10 1 10 Times 2 2 Times End Of Reading Interval Y 0 GENERATED BY TRIGGER Y1 nn 01 99 BY TIMER Debouncing Sensor UY 0 1 ms 1 5 m...

Page 43: ...Between Labels UD 0 NOT READ nn 01 99 Prohibition Time 10 990 ms Code Comparison UN 0 NO 1 YES Sensor Input A 0 LEVEL 0 mm EDGE mm s mm 1 60 ms 1 OFF Operation Mode UC 0 READING MODE 1 DIAGNOSIS MODE 2 ONLINE TESTING MODE 3 ADJUSTMENT MODE Result Output On Code Comparison UQ 0 ACTIVE HIGH ON READ MATCH 1 ACTIVE HIGH ON READ NO MATCH Teach In Code Comparison UR 0 NO 1 YES Read Out W 0 VERSION INFOR...

Page 44: ... e Phone 33 1 64 62 35 00 Fax 33 1 64 62 35 77 G e r m a n y Phone 49 2 11 53 01 0 Fax 49 2 11 53 01 1 00 G r e a t B r i t a i n Phone 44 17 27 83 11 21 Fax 44 17 27 85 67 67 I t a l y Phone 39 02 92 14 20 62 Fax 39 02 92 14 20 67 J a p a n Phone 81 3 3358 1341 Fax 81 3 3358 0586 K o r e a Phone 82 2 786 6321 4 Fax 82 2 786 6325 N e t h e r l a n d s Phone 31 30 229 25 44 Fax 31 30 229 39 94 N o ...

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