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REA VeriCube Operating Manual Version 2.16 – 11/2020  

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REA VeriCube 

 

Verifier for Matrix Codes and 

 

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Operating Manual 

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Страница 1: ...ektronik GmbH Teichwiesenstra e 1 D 64367 Muehltal REA VeriCube Operating Manual Version 2 16 11 2020 Page 1 of 119 REA VeriCube Verifier for Matrix Codes and Barcodes Operating Manual Document Versio...

Страница 2: ...prohibited Although this document has been prepared with utmost care and caution there is always a possibility that it may nonetheless contain erroneous figures and inaccuracies REA Elektronik is not...

Страница 3: ...nd calibration adjustment with Dnom 0 75 device maintenance cleaning report radiation emission S Liebler 2 13 2019 08 20 EU declaration of conformity 11 10 View of the reports 12 1 Evaluation Techn da...

Страница 4: ...equirements 21 6 3 Temperature change 21 6 4 Connecting 22 6 4 1 Own Ethernet port 23 6 4 2 Network operation 24 6 4 3 PoE in switch 24 6 4 4 MAC addresses 24 6 4 5 Firewall and network type 24 6 4 6...

Страница 5: ...2 11 11 Preset the measurement image size 73 11 12 Rotating the image 73 11 13 Behaviour of the software TransWin32 when locking the PC 74 11 14 View of the Reports 74 11 15 Details in the test report...

Страница 6: ...n cards 109 21 EU declaration of conformity for the REA VeriCube 110 22 Technical data 111 23 Measurement Report radiation emission 114 24 Terms of guarantee 114 25 Attachment 116 25 1 General symbols...

Страница 7: ...rochures can be found on our website https www rea verifier com 2 Delivery scope The REA VeriCube in its basic configuration is delivered in cardboard packaging and fitting foam padding with the follo...

Страница 8: ...ma as pharma but with diffuse lighting 030 035 051 DPM as pharma but with dome lighting 030 035 061 UV as pharma but with lighting 660 365nm 030 035 011 IR 945 nm as pharma but with lighting 660 945nm...

Страница 9: ...68 x 51 mm 030 037 113 Camera module for matrix codes typical 0 16 mm focal length 25 mm field of view 40 x 30 mm 030 037 114 Camera module for matrix codes typical 0 05 mm focal length 50 mm field o...

Страница 10: ...al distance tool 15mm 45mm 99031621 Spacer 15mm only required for 15mm distance between optics please order separately 98031600 30 45mm spacer set Accessories for spacer 99031621 99031640 Adjustable p...

Страница 11: ...ation 030 035 180 Code analysis internal software option Software extension for client specific analysis of data structures using a definition table 030 035 181 DPM ISO IEC TR 29158 AIM DPM Guideline...

Страница 12: ...rature change Storage The device should always be stored in dry dust free rooms and at room temperature When not in use the device should be covered or stored in the transport packaging to protect it...

Страница 13: ...put into operation in absolutely perfect condition Disorders that may affect safety must be rectified immediately See chapter Intended Use Chapter 24 6 In case of breakdown the REA VeriCube must shut...

Страница 14: ...amp not wet cloth Clean glass cover with a damp cloth e g microfiber as attached with shipment If necessary clean the lense of the camera module and the mirror only with special auxiliary means for op...

Страница 15: ...operation The unit should therefore only be installed in a room where it is not possible to enter without taking protective measures wearing UV glasses With REA VeriCube UV the irradiation values acco...

Страница 16: ...3 Electrical hazards Warning When mains plug is unplugged or a main switch is switched off during cleaning maintenance or repair work appropriate measures must be taken to prevent unauthorized re esta...

Страница 17: ...The screws are there to close the threaded holes The threaded holes are provided for fastening the used fixtures when for example auxiliaries and other measurement aids must be affixed to the device T...

Страница 18: ...evice are exceeded For longer term work at the radiation source it is therefore recommended to wear opaque clothing and gloves During operation please always cover the field of view with the black pla...

Страница 19: ...rkings with dyes inks printing colors that are invisible or completely transparent in visible light In UV light these markings generate fluorescence in the visible range of the light spectrum This lig...

Страница 20: ...evented if both the adjustment and the measurements afterwards are performed without the glass pane This is also permitted However it must be taken into account that the mirror in the device and the c...

Страница 21: ...ls in resolution color Optionally PDF program for the creation of test reports as PDF files as printer simulation PDF display program Firewall The firewall must permit the network operation of the REA...

Страница 22: ...bles to the PoE power supply unit The socket which is marked on the power supply unit with Data Power Out is intended for the connection to the device When the other Data In socket is used the device...

Страница 23: ...ace no LED lights up on the Ethernet socket of the REA VeriCube As soon as the device receives power the left LED lights up light orange Picture of LED OFF Picture of LED ON ATTENTION REA has a comple...

Страница 24: ...usually non critical as long as a PoE switch is correctly specified and is not overloaded by too many devices 6 4 4 MAC addresses Every network enabled device receives a MAC address from the manufact...

Страница 25: ...e database n a If any of the program modules or ports are blocked then the application will not work or show odd behavior 6 4 7 Using a gateway The REA VeriCube is using the camera protocol GigE Visio...

Страница 26: ...6 5 Software The REA TranWin32 software is necessary for the operation of the VeriCube Only one REA VeriCube can be used by a PC at any one time Other REA Verifier products can be used on this PC at t...

Страница 27: ...nt storage Restriction to read and write access may result in restrictions to some functions The most secure and trouble free installation allows the user account for the installation to be an adminis...

Страница 28: ...nstra e 1 D 64367 Muehltal REA VeriCube Operating Manual Version 2 16 11 2020 Page 28 of 119 6 5 2 Software and device options Select the desired language for the installation process The next step is...

Страница 29: ...r model REA PC Scan LD3 is used ScanCheck 3n The REA Verifier model REA ScanCheck 3n is used MLV 2D The REA Verifier model REA MLV 2D is used VeriCube The REA Verifier model REA VeriCube is used The i...

Страница 30: ...nter settings the printer that was used settings of the printer 3 The verifiers that were connected in last session 4 Serial number of measurements on one day 5 All settings of VeriCube profiles adjus...

Страница 31: ...ms or Program Files folder The path C ProgramData is the file system for installation and programrelevant data which normally remain invisible for the user This path should be changed only when there...

Страница 32: ...2 of 119 At the end the installation can be tested again If at this point the installation is cancelled this means that the old version has already been removed and the new one has not yet been instal...

Страница 33: ...the TransWin32 program With the icon TransWin32 the REA Verifier software is launched VeriCube Barcode Verifier and MLV 2D Barcode Verifier are programs which are launched as device service no window...

Страница 34: ...size and field of view size are described in section 2 2 When changing the camera lens module the device must be turned off The knurled head screw is unscrewed and the module can be removed Picture of...

Страница 35: ...cture of a built in camera module The network cable is locked in the socket The lock is loosened with a small plastic lever on the plug for removal This socket plug combination is relatively sensitive...

Страница 36: ...much as possible in parallel or at an angle of 90 to the field of view in order to minimize any imprecisions due to staircase effects at the code edges 4 The automatic determination of the position de...

Страница 37: ...orrect measurement results The risk is particularly high in foils and labels which are processed as rolls From the device position the camera must always record the code in perpendicular and the light...

Страница 38: ...and off The PoE power supply needs to communicate with the connected device this results in some turn on delay It ends as soon as the left orange LED on the Ethernet socket of the device lights up Pri...

Страница 39: ...ubsequent extension e g a function which can be assigned to the button by the operator through the TransWin32 software The LEDs above the buttons have the following meaning ON button LED The LED light...

Страница 40: ...this entered period Calibration with the REA calibration card was carried out in a further manual step just like the calibration of additional test cards The REA VeriCube must necessarily be adjusted...

Страница 41: ...2 The adjustment and calibration data of the REA VeriCube are in contrast to the other REA Verifiers saved in the PC not on the device Therefore software installations on other PCs must always be adju...

Страница 42: ...d without a glass top plate calibration and adjustment shall also be executed without a glass top plate The adjustment and calibration data are stored for each camera module depending on the respectiv...

Страница 43: ...asurement is only valid if you measure in the same combination of verifier device and top plate as you have adjusted the device Adjustment is performed in three consecutive steps 1 Level correction le...

Страница 44: ...eichwiesenstra e 1 D 64367 Muehltal REA VeriCube Operating Manual Version 2 16 11 2020 Page 44 of 119 If the target values are missing the error message above will pop up and with the icon OK you get...

Страница 45: ...lso possible to enter the parameters for several reference symbol sizes if a reference test report is available for them For each reference symbol however all entries must be complete so that no error...

Страница 46: ...r both types of illumination This means that both red and white light should be checked It is possible to do adjustment and calibration only for one type of illumination though By selecting the icon t...

Страница 47: ...e number 90031703 is used Exception The level adjustment with REA VeriCube UV The white card 90031703 is not suitable for UV light Instead a white area of the calibration card is used 90031702 The car...

Страница 48: ...a warning or is successful If the highlight correction fails due to the fact that the adjustment data cannot be saved it must be checked whether the Windows user also has access rights to the folder...

Страница 49: ...If level correction does not function and a defect in the device can be excluded a new level correction card must be provided This can be checked with a simulated level correction using a new high qu...

Страница 50: ...ween the different types of adjustment by selecting the appropriate icon The device must be positioned with the help of the live video representation in such a way that the red cross hair is in the mi...

Страница 51: ...will automatically be selected 9 1 3 Scale adjustment As a third step the scale adjustment is performed Picture position of calibration card for scale adjustment With the help of the live video repres...

Страница 52: ...9 2 REA VeriCube calibration Calibration Test equipment monitoring is a process with which the values measured by the device are compared with known reference results of a certified test code The valu...

Страница 53: ...togram 3 UEC4 0 Grid non uniformity GN 6 Axial non uniformity AN 2 Contrast uniformity see Modulation text below 8 Fixed Pattern Damage FPD Grade 0 In the standard ISO IEC 15426 2 GN and AN are descri...

Страница 54: ...mance has been checked by using calibrated reflectance standards barium sulfate which provide reflectance value for the visible light range from 400 to 700nm wavelength The following data must be exam...

Страница 55: ...ontrast uniformity This is also correct in the sense of the control but difficult to follow A footnote in ISO IEC 15426 2 states that it is a per cent value This per cent value refers to the Contrast...

Страница 56: ...ent and Calibration function must be performed If the calibration still fails the glass pane mirror and objective lens must be cleaned and then Adjustment and Calibration must be selected again If the...

Страница 57: ...maybe also the verifier type indicated on the reference test report are different from those of the customer instrument This is because the reference test reports are generated with a REA reference in...

Страница 58: ...to be compared which must also be entered as reference values in the calibration menu are marked in the example report below With the icon Next the calibration routine is edited The appropriate refere...

Страница 59: ...ew sheet is obtained and subsequently the results of the calibration for both types of illumination If only one type of illumination is adjusted and calibrated the overview sheet is not created as not...

Страница 60: ...standards Optional accessories for extended calibration are the calibrated GS1 DataMatrix test card Art No 90031704 and or the calibrated test card for the EAN UPC Code Verifier Art No 90031705 The i...

Страница 61: ...for calibration For this reason we have listed various safety levels in the following as a guide to make it easier for the user to decide for himself how to calibrate Additionally it must be consider...

Страница 62: ...t image Depending on the aperture used in the code testing the measurement results can vary The synthetic aperture is always automatically set to 80 of the module width of the tested 2D matrix codes A...

Страница 63: ...on another flat product with the camera pointing downwards On a printed sheet the device can be moved from code to code and the measurements are made in this position In this case the glass top plate...

Страница 64: ...ct is moved into the measurement field For this type of measurement the glass top plate should be used so that the inside space of the camera mirror lens is not contaminated The ambient light influenc...

Страница 65: ...sured are for example on cans bottles or parts which can be positioned in front of the device so that the measurement conditions are maintained correctly Since the long sides and the short side change...

Страница 66: ...building and aerospace industry etc if they shaped in irregular geometries In some cases these parts can be measured with one of the three or four standard positions In other cases this cannot be don...

Страница 67: ...op the live video The measurement area can be set in various ways Most simply only the red cross hair is displayed The code is moved in the middle of the cross hair and then the measurement is started...

Страница 68: ...he blue frame is not relevant for the measurement it can be changed by turning the PC mouse wheel Only the outside contour is taken into account By changing the blue frame the size the precision with...

Страница 69: ...he settings the measurement is then automatically triggered The result is then displayed and after a further specified waiting time the live image is shown again so that the next sample can be positio...

Страница 70: ...urement area is made with the icon The 2D codes are framed automatically In the case of barcodes the measurement lines are determined automatically In contrast to the mode with the cross hair the meas...

Страница 71: ...aluation Icon Old icon New icon 11 8 Opening the image file With the icon Old icon New icon BMP PNG and JPG image and several other formats can be processed The loaded picture can be evaluated and thu...

Страница 72: ...ON Old icon New icon The images in PNG BMP and JPG format can be used for documentation purposes only whilst the images which are saved in XML format contain the calibration data and can therefore whe...

Страница 73: ...he user The usual synthetic apertures the simulated light point diameter are between 100 m 4mil up to 500 m 20mil This area is exceeded above or below in exceptional cases only 11 11 Preset the measur...

Страница 74: ...should be closed automatically when the PC is locked or if the event should be ignored and thus the TransWin32 session remains When a Windows user logs off the TransWin32 software is always closed If...

Страница 75: ...ways to change this initial view 1 subsequent modification of the view to see more information about the measurement parameters 2 change the default setting which view is always displayed after a mea...

Страница 76: ...a printout of the report Text Report long printout Here the details are listed one after the other Screenshot3 Text report The third icon shows a short view This view provides all testing results in...

Страница 77: ...119 Screenshot4 GS1 Report only selectable subsequently ref 2 In the settings Configure Options View the default view can be set for single measurements and for multiple measurement This view will be...

Страница 78: ...d the reconstructed grid matrix is displayed In this way it can be recognized where the matrix cells lie and whether the symbol has been recognized correctly The symbols with irregular brightness or w...

Страница 79: ...other disorders which should not be there homogeneous white in positive symbols or homogeneous black in negative symbols is necessary Details measurement With this icon the details measurement is turn...

Страница 80: ...led by the error correction are highlighted with red dots This always occurs when a given matrix cell is recognized as dark instead of bright or vice versa Depending on the symbology and code size the...

Страница 81: ...on this ANSI standard has subsequently been withdrawn The evaluation and the measurement result do not change depending on the setting of ISO or ANSI It is just the presentation of the measurement res...

Страница 82: ...is compensated by coordinate transformation It is planned to use this function for checking in production as inaccuracies in the alignment of the code may occur The approval of printing layout laser m...

Страница 83: ...s GS1 Data Matrix ECC 200 This designation of the symbology is a short form for practical use which correctly formulated would be Data Matrix Code according to ISO IEC 16022 with the error correction...

Страница 84: ...l setting for the direction of the lighting is the 45 quadripartite group In certain cases a single sided lighting can be used However in the ISO IEC 15415 mode these cases are not calibrated and thus...

Страница 85: ...l case the aperture will stay at the automatic setting In this case the aperture is set at 80 of the module width For all application specifications the aperture is used according to the appropriate s...

Страница 86: ...on minimum quality and aperture setting are extensive and too complicated for most standard users For this reason settings can be stored in profiles Configure Others Manage profile Up to 80 profiles c...

Страница 87: ...the user to confirm or change the order number The intention is to prevent users to forget the entry of new order numbers The last order number that was in use will be shown in the text This allows t...

Страница 88: ...number is used consistently manual entry of file names is not necessary for saving and creating PDF documents Saving measuring reports as PDF files can be configured to work in a background mode This...

Страница 89: ...he calibration data can be re imported on another PC with the TransWin32 installation for a REA VeriCube device In this way a new calibration can be avoided if one device is used alternately at differ...

Страница 90: ...account appears in the printed test report If there is an entry this setting is always included as user in the test reports In a next software version this menu item will be moved into the User and pa...

Страница 91: ...can only do tasks which are possible without entering a password when the password protection is active e g performing a measurement selecting a profile The name of the logged in user is stored in a l...

Страница 92: ...he setting Protection of the device configuration with User ID and Password When neither user nor password has been assigned the dialog is confirmed with OK A dialog appears with the password prompt o...

Страница 93: ...appears If Add user is selected the next dialog box pops up A unique name is assigned as user name The password is entered below The user type selection list determines whether the new user is an Adm...

Страница 94: ...the creation of users the administrator must log out This is done in the main display with the Log Out button If the password is no longer accessible forgotten misplaced a three time login with an in...

Страница 95: ...ing their tasks as automatic logout is not provided A logged in normal user can only change his own password in the user management The dialog is accessed through the User management icon or through t...

Страница 96: ...or calls up the user management the full dialog appears 12 7 5 Transwin32 configuration protection The selection Transwin32 configuration protection just locks down settings of the Transwin32 software...

Страница 97: ...uld be used Unshielded UTP network cable types should not be used Same addresses The PC and the REA Verifier device have identical network addresses IP addresses They must be different or there will b...

Страница 98: ...the PC can as before process max 100Mbit s no automatic speed adaptation takes place because the Ethernet switch connects to the PC with 100Mbit s and the REA VeriCube with 1Gb s In this case the REA...

Страница 99: ...h In particular in very strictly administrated networks the firewall is often set up so restrictively so that no communication is possible The firewall must allow the GigE Vision network traffic based...

Страница 100: ...te unit and click on the icon on bottom left side Set IP address Now an IP address can be set that is reachable by your PC But please be aware that this IP will only be active in your VeriCube until n...

Страница 101: ...Finally the REA VeriCube has to be restartet to change the IP Address If problems occur that cannot be corrected with this manual please contact REA Verifier Support E Mail support verifier rea de Ph...

Страница 102: ...t no streaks remain on the lens In addition the white value card and also the calibration card can be cleaned with a slightly damp soft cloth if they become soiled Please wash only slightly moist not...

Страница 103: ...ite is optimised for these browsers After logging in a field will appear on the right hand side where you can enter your email address and check the verifier types you use With this registration you w...

Страница 104: ...ation in the USA and in other countries Intel and ARM are trademarks of Intel Corporation Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Thorvalds REA is not responsible for the validity of this data The us...

Страница 105: ...copying downloading accessing or using the software you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this license agreement Should you not agree to any of the terms or conditions as described in...

Страница 106: ...REA All trademarks and registered logos or brand names mentioned are the property of the owners This license does not entitle you to reserve any rights in conjunction with the mentioned registered tr...

Страница 107: ...dden That neither the German Council for Economy and Export nor any other authority has ruled out denied or declined any of the exporting rights 18 4 Maintenance THE SOFTWARE IS NOT TOLERANT TO ERRORS...

Страница 108: ...with the following standards ISO IEC 15426 1 Automatic identification and data capture techniques Barcode Verifier conformance specification Part 1 Linear symbols ISO IEC 15426 2 Automatic identifica...

Страница 109: ...rds according to ISO IEC 15426 1 and ISO IEC 15426 2 The primary calibration standards were obtained from the company Applied Image INC USA The contrast values were set on the basis of the correspondi...

Страница 110: ...REA Elektronik GmbH Teichwiesenstra e 1 D 64367 Muehltal REA VeriCube Operating Manual Version 2 16 11 2020 Page 110 of 119 21 EU declaration of conformity for the REA VeriCube...

Страница 111: ...4 pixels Object illumination sources 16 x red light LED wavelength 660 nm 16 x white light LED color temperature 4000 K UV and IR models instead of white lighting LEDs with the appropriate wavelength...

Страница 112: ...ck also for Pharma Serialization Europe and Russia Cryptocode QR codes MicroQR code Aztec code PDF 417 further symbologies are in preparation Linear symbologies EAN 13 UPC A UPC E with without ADD ON...

Страница 113: ...amera module and the mirror only with special auxiliary means for optical lenses If necessary clean the glass cover Technical data of the available camera modules Measuring plane 0mm Focal length FoV...

Страница 114: ...erial or workmanship This guarantee is valid for 12 months from the date of shipment not however in the case of incorrect installation misuse or damage to the device be it accidentally or from neglige...

Страница 115: ...e any questions regarding customer service please contact REA Elektronik GmbH or its representative in charge of your area On the REA Web site you ll find a document that indicates the status of the d...

Страница 116: ...ry or property damage Caution This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in injury or property damage Warning of dangerous electrical voltage is marked w...

Страница 117: ...ic sensitive devices Eng Electrostatic sensitive devices ESD 25 3 Handling Observe Operating Instructions Read these instructions carefully before use even if you already have experiences with test eq...

Страница 118: ...measuring device that can only be used for quality control of printed barcodes and matrix codes or for reflectance measurements It is a measuring device that must always be connected to a PC via a net...

Страница 119: ...pective owner is responsible for the proper recycling The REA VeriCube is a device which is exclusively sold for commercial use For this reason the REA VeriCube is not marked with the crossed bin symb...

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