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DS4600A
Reference Manual
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DS4600A REFERENCE MANUAL
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DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 – Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy DS4600A Reference Manual Ed.: 04/2006 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications or improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material. Product names
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CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................. v Conventions.................................................................................................. v Reference Documentation ............................................................................ v Services and Support.................................................................................... v SAFETY REGULATIONS.................................
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3 READING FEATURES ............................................................................... 25 3.1 Advanced Code Reconstruction.................................................................. 25 3.1.1 Tilt Angle for Advanced Code Reconstruction............................................. 26 3.2 Decoding Capacity in Linear Mode ............................................................. 27 3.2.1 Step Ladder Mode ...................................................................
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REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a DS4600A. “Device” refers to the DS4600A. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a DS4600A. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The documentation related to the DS2100A management is listed below: • INT-30 20 mA Current Loop Interface Board for C-Box 100 • C-BOX 100 Installa
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SAFETY REGULATIONS LASER SAFETY The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS4600A scanner. Standard Regulations This scanner utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of
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AVOID EXPOSURE DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini, 2 40012 LIPPO DI CALDERARA (BO) ITALY LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Model No. Serial No. CAUTION-CLASS 3B Volt Amp. LASER LIGHT Manufactured WHEN OPEN This product conforms to the applicable requirements of AVOID 21CFR1040 at the date of manufacture. EXPOSURE TO BEAM LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAXIMUM OUTPUT RADIATION 1 mW EMITTED WAVE LENGTH 630~680 nm TO EN 60825-1 (2001) Warning and
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POWER SUPPLY - This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. - Model DS4600A-XXX0: This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit marked "Class 2", rated 10-30 V, minimum 0.60 A. This device may also be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit with a "Class 2" or LPS power source which supplies power directly to the scanner via the 25-pin connector. - Model DS4600A-2XX5: This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Di
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GENERAL VIEW DS4600A 12 1 11 2 5 10 4 3 DS4600A - 2XXX Models 6 2 7 DS4600A - 3XXX Models 8 9 Figure A 1 Cable with 25-pin Connector External Trigger LED 7 Laser Beam Output Window Good Read LED 2 8 Accessory Mounting Holes Ready LED 3 9 4 Warning Label Warning and Classification Labels 10 5 Mounting Holes Keypad 11 Data TX LED Display 6 12 ix
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the DS4600A scanner. 1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the reader using the bracket provided according to the information in par. 2.2. 3) Position the reader at the correct reading distance according to your model as shown in paragraphs 2.4 and 3.4. 4) Make electrical c
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INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The DS4600A is a compact laser scanner complete with decoder designed and produced to be a flexible and affordable solution for all medium range materials handling applications. Standard Application Program A Standard Application Program is factory-loaded onto the DS4600A. This program controls barcode reading, serial port interfacing, data formatting and many other operating and control parameters. It is completely user
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DS4600A 1 The DS4600A scanner uses a solid state laser diode as a light source; the light emitted has a wavelength between 630 and 680 nm. Refer to the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning of this manual for information on laser safety. The reader is contained in a rugged aluminum housing; the mechanical dimensions are 101 x 83.5 x 42 mm and it weighs about 615 g. The protection class of the enclosure is IP65, therefore the reader is particularly suitable for industrial envi
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INTRODUCTION 1 1.2 MODEL DESCRIPTION The DS4600A scanner is available in versions that differ in regard to the following characteristics: • Decoding Mode • Special Features • Reading Range • Linear or Raster reading The following models are therefore available: DS4600A - XXXX Special Features Decoding Mode 0 = Standard 2 = Standard w/ Display 3 = Advanced Code Reconstruction 5 = Integrated Heater Reading Range Linear/Raster 0 = Medium Range 0 = Linear 1 = Long Range 1 = Raster Ve
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DS4600A 2 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the DS4600A reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: • DS4600A reader with cable • Quick Reference Guide • Barcode Test Chart • WinHost CD • Mounting kit: - Mounting screws and washers (4 ea.) - Mounting bracket (1) Figure 1 - DS4600A Package Contents 4
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INSTALLATION 2 2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DS4600A can be installed to operate in different positions. The four screw holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure A, 5). The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the scanner and may be used for its installation. Refer to paragraph 2.4 for correct positioning. 22* 0.86 20.2 14.8 10 41.8 83.5 0.58 0.8 3.29 0.39 1.64 M4 N°2 M4 N° 4 DS4600A 3.75 23 0.15 37 0.90 5 42 0.2 1.47 1.65 Mounting hole depth
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5.5 0.22 10° DS4600A 2 mm inch 57.3 2.26 5 0.20 Figure 4 - Mounting Bracket Dimensions 6 5.5 0.22 39 1.54 3 0.12 5.5 0.22 5.5 35° 0.22 115 4.53
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INSTALLATION 2 2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DS4600A is equipped with a cable terminated by a 25-pin D-sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: Do not connect GND and SGNDs (Main or Aux) to different (external) ground references. GND and SGNDs (Main and Aux) are internally connected through filtering circuitry which can be permanently damaged if subjected to voltage drops over 0.
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DS4600A 2 2.3.1 Power Supply Power can be supplied to the scanner through the pins provided on the 25-pin connector used for communication with the host (Figure 6): DS4600A USER INTERFACE 13 VS V+ (10 - 30 Vdc) 25 GND GND 1 Earth Ground CHASSIS CHASSIS Figure 6 - Power Supply Connections or through the jack connector on the side of the 25-pin connector for connections to a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit (Figure 7). If the jack input is used to supply power to the
