INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The new SC6000 Controller offers all the necessary functions to make the phases of
installation, setup, testing, and maintenance of the omni-directional reading tunnel easy and
quick.
The SC6000 Controller key functions are:
Bus Controller: cluster management and Host interface of a multisided reading tunnel
based on Lonworks bus;
DARP
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(Datalogic Automatic Replacement Procedure) function: automatic procedure for
scanner and bus controller replacement;
Diagnostic indications on the reading station status, simple to be detected without any PC
needed. This indications, based on LEDs and display, offer to the maintenance staff all
the necessary information;
Easy remotization of all the reading station information, thanks to built-in Ethernet and
fieldbus connectivity, and a dedicated 9-pin connector for Modem connection;
Single and Redundant System configurations;
Integration with RFID and Vision Systems; SC6000's efficiency in hybrid solutions
represents a crucial competitive advantage for challenging application requirements.
Auto PackTrack™ Calibration procedure from SC6000 Menu using the onboard Keypad
and Display.
Energy Saving allows allows turning on/off the motors and lasers of all network scanners
according to the selected digital input, encoder, or communication channel. The time
required to restart the system is less than 1 minute independently from the number of
scanners connected. It is suggested to use this parameter for example when the
conveyor is stopped for a lengthy period.
The SC6000 Controller is based on a robust alloy case divided into two parts: on the upper
part there is the display, the keypad and the LEDs. The lower part contains the motherboard,
the removable Compact-Flash memory, the Fieldbus boards and the connector panel.
The simple and sturdy mechanical structure makes the SC6000 Controller the ideal solution
for industrial environments.
The SC6000 Controller is fully compatible both with the 6000 family and with the 8000 family
(DS8100A and DX8200A) scanners. This means that the SC6000 Controller can work as a
bus controller for a cluster of DS6000 family scanners, or DS8100A/DX8200A scanners or
both. These slave scanner families no longer require a staggered starting sequence,
therefore SC6000 starts them simultaneously.
The SC6000 Controller is also compatible with DS8100 and DX8200 (Lonworks versions). It
is not possible to mix DS8100/DX8200 with 6000 family or DS8100A/DX8200A.
