Operation
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BCL 8
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Operation
8.1
Display elements
On the BCL 8, you will find two LEDs that show the operational readiness and the reading state of the bar
code reader (see Table 4.2 on page 13).
8.2
Error handling
Error, warning and status messages of the BCL 8 are transmitted via the RS 232 interface.
Types of errors
Errors are divided up into the following types:
• Warnings
• Serious errors
Warnings
Warnings indicate temporary operating faults which do not affect the proper functioning of the device.
Serious errors
Serious errors impair the proper functioning of the device. The device must be reinitialized.
Troubleshooting
Isolated warnings can be ignored, since the BCL 8 will continue to function properly.
Following a serious error, you should reinitialize the BCL 8. It will then usually again function properly. If a
hardware problem is present, the BCL 8 will not reinitialize.
Warnings and errors which occur frequently can be corrected easiest using the BCLConfig software.
If you cannot correct faults and errors with the software, please contact a Leuze sales office or service
center. For addresses, please refer to the back page of this operating manual.
NOTE
Please observe the notices for device arrangement in Chapter 6.2.1.
If possible, always trigger the laser scanner with the aid of commands, an external signal
transmitter (photoelectric sensor) or the integrated AutoReflAct function. Only then can you
be certain whether a code has been read. If read, the code contents are transmitted; if not, the
NoRead character is transmitted at the end of the reading gate).
NOTE
Please also observe the notices for diagnostics and troubleshooting in Chapter 12.3.
