User manual OMR 50E English Date: 11/2006
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1. Selection of the work site Take care to assure that the OMR 50E is exposed to appropriate operating conditions This is important in assuring faultless functioning of the reader The reader must stand on a stable horizontal and level surface It requires a surface area of 450 x 220 mm as working space the reader weighs 6 2 kg Vibrations at the work site should be avoided DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 1 4 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions Check to assure that the device is shielded as extensively as possible against sources of heat such as direct sunlight radiators spotlights or other sources of light that produce heat Sunlight or foreign sources of light applied to the scanning unit under unfavorable circumstances may also have an influence on the read sensitivity The permissible relative humidity amounts to 40 60 condensation free It must be possible to lay all cables mains cable and data cable without buckling and without tensile stress Take care to identify stumbling pitfalls The OMR 50E corresponds to the requirements regarding interference emission and resistance to jamming ESD as specified by the CE guidelines In order to assure complete interference immunity shielded data cables with connector casings of metal or with metallic connector casings must be used Take care that the device is not operated in surroundings that are contaminated by dust or oil Air currents caused e g by wind2. DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 3 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 4 1 4 Effect of the read head setting on the scanning result On the basis of examples of various mark types and mark positions the following table shows how the scanning result is dependent upon the lateral setting of the read head The test points examples 4 5 6 7 are also to be found on the DATAWIN test document with the aid of which you can quickly obtain information about the setting of the read head and accordingly correct the setting of the scanning strip Marking examples Document edge reference line i l lt Clock mark track Scanning Interval from Interval from strip is set scanning strip to scanning strip to correctly reference line reference line too too slight for large for document document Comments on tho maring Seannig alona O e Accurate aeree Short bleeding mark Inaccurate No Accurate as with an old ball point pen A If the interval from the scanning strip to the reference line is too slight enlarge the size of the interval by turning the hexagon socket screw key clockwise B If the interval from the scanning strip to the reference line is too large reduce the size of the interval by turning the hexagon socket screw key counter clockwise DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 4 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 4 2 Setting the bar code read head optio
3. unpacking and storing the device and device related safety information connection to the mains source and authorization as well as the requirements on the operating environment e Part 2 informs you about the main mode of operation of the document reader and provides tips on operation e Part 3 describes the setting up and installation of the OMR 50E e Part 4 shows how you can increase the reading reliability of the OMR 50E by mechanical adjustments and cleaning procedures e Part 5 contains the document specifications and information on the marks 1 1 1 Typographical notes This symbol calls your attention to particular items that absolutely must be observed This symbol always appears before process sequences and it simultaneously indicates the chronological sequence DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 1 1 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 1 2 Information about unpacking the mark reader The box inside the packaging contains the document output tray Grasp the reader by the filling materials mounted on the left and right sides of the device and lift it carefully straight upwards out of the cardboard box without tilting it The device weighs about 6 kg Set the reader down on the intended work surface and remove the two pieces of filling material on the sides When setting up the reader take care not to grasp the device at the top near the closed scanner cover but only at the back hous
4. the reader at the work site and how to proceed with the installation from connection to a host PC up to conducting a test run 3 1 Setting up the device The mark reader can be operated either lying flat on the work surface or at a Slant in desktop form To set up the device at a slant fold out the support bow at the rear side of the housing DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 3 1 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions To assure faultless operation you must now mount the output tray Place the output tray flush next to the reader so that the two fastening bolts of the reader fit into the corresponding recesses of the output tray Then tighten the securing screw You can then install the reader 3 2 Mains connection data The power supply of the OMR 50E is designed for a wide voltage range from 100 to 240 V The connected load amounts to 20 W Normally no special provisions or settings of the voltage supply are required for operation However check whether the existing mains voltage actually corresponds to the values on the type plate of the reader DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 3 2 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 3 3 Data interface The serial interface of the reader is executed as a 9 pin socket terminal strip The simplest connection is a three wire connection without hardware handshake Bridges on the side of the reader are not necessary The basic parameterization of the reader su
5. very good l O oO 00 N 3 3 2 2 2 still good 2 e e e j still good very good A l blue 44 useless good o useless brown shade 18482 2 very good 24 useless 1 g m brown shade 18482 2 very good 40 useless 2 g m The blind color violet classified under red light as dubious should be avoided if possible or only used after consultation with the manufacturer e e still good l d d d d d d e still good NO violet dubious 79 29 12 08 04 05 81 32 93 07 30 24 31 51 52 52 630 624 638 651 DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 9
6. A ai ceatonensseesncs 1 3 Device related Safety INfOPMATION cccccccceececeeeeneeeceeeeceeeeseeeseueeseeeeeeeseeeenes 1 4 ROTM OR EL ZEEE IEN T AT A A E A A eee EE 1 4 Precautionary measures for transportation storage and installation 1 4 Selection olihe WOK SiE sirsiisvinscatateanatiaadtieunnsstanwsigdasusevadisauniguidiennnevenveh igateusedibeauel 1 4 The OMR 50E mark reader sisescciccsnsnesvececessucsssaceunsnsessessseeuexesnenssanssxnesuerseesesases 2 1 DOSI a R E tte coca nnn ebanondubaunaeunmewnoe dubaanaeummennents 2 1 Document DLOCCSSING sscssirssinornsiai nekar i a E FEE a e 2 3 Manual document guidance automatic document intake cccseeeeeee ees 2 3 AS DOM DAUM ses a a iss siarsead gin aassemeyshepemesini vast yskesemuvebivacuyakigeceys 2 3 Read SCAU INS alco ctsesdcucdecsdeu iacadoncsatedoWiccPmnstiatse eseateteientabendesinnsesscdecsccuetogedevetoancde 2 4 Opening and closing the scanner COVES ccccccseececeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeseeseesaeeeesaeees 2 4 OG UI SOO CEO etcetera cect dicot E E ts decor E de 2 5 Display of the Operating StatUs ccccccecceeeceeeceeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseeenseeneeenseenes 2 5 Putting the mark reader into operation cccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeneenenees 3 1 Setting UP the device cc ceeccceeccceeeeceeeeceeeesseeeeseusesseeeeseuseseeeeseeesseeeeseeeessaeeeas 3 1 Mains connection IAN el oxre ste renescaeeuacaucceuacetacmensteionsasceseea
7. AT J Read track 2 NE se er ppt emp eh Smee Se et Re mes eo nie mdi porate Gre pak dk cm ae ee eke rk kere ee 4 Mark field print on the document Shadow mask of the mark scanning mep eee eo OE e E e OE ee ee ee ee a ae Read window theoretical Clock mark print on the document Transportation direction Edge of the document The mark field identifies the position of the mark on the document Inside the mark field the position of the scanning window is determined by the grid size of the mark scanning specified by the reader here 1 5 interval from one read track to the next read track the clock mark width document design and the size and form of the scanning mask Shadow mask DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 2 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 2 2 Correct marks A shadow mask with a diameter of 1 mm is used in the OMR 50E This ensures the exact separation of the individual tracks and at the same time it enables the acquisition of marking crosses Moreover because of the scanning that strongly emphasizes the middle section miscut documents off center marks and marks that protrude are compensated for by means of generous tolerances However for this it is prerequisite that the entire mark field is utilized for the marks E PEEEEELEE ERE R PEE ea N ixi etigs teem E Ke ey Ree O81 iMifelixe oem eleueeyXe Ei Both the position and the size of the re
8. Data Capturing Solutions OMR 50E Optical Mark Reader with Manual Document Feed User Manual a DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions Publisher DATAWIN GmbH Etzstrasse 37 D 84030 Ergolding Tel 449 0 871 43 05 99 0 Fax 49 0 871 43 05 99 29 Email service datawin de Web http www datawin de Printed in Germany Subject to alteration Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Copyright DATAWIN GmbH All rights reserved This manual is the intellectual property of DATAWIN GmbH Unauthorized use duplication or distribution is prohibited Any reproduction of the contents of this manual in whole or in part without written permission of DATAWIN GmbH is forbidden Edition October 2006 1 2 DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions Table of Contents o_o N SS SS SHS S Ce w www NN a N M N MD NNNNN NNNNN oR Wh 2 2 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 5 3 5 1 3 9 2 3 6 3 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 5 2 DATAWIN GmbH BEE OCICS ON cerren EE seen taeenceiceneeeeeseen 1 1 Ao t this MANU sessies arkis ie EEA ONENE ESENES 1 1 Typographical notes ccccccscccseeceeeceeeceeeeceeecececececseeseuesaueseeesegsenseeseeenseeneeess 1 1 Information about unpacking the Mark readel cccccseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeneeeees 1 2 MICOS Ol TMS CN OY agit test gare
9. IN Data Capturing Solutions 5 3 2 Scanning window Mark field document design lt Spacer frame not visible Theoretical scanning range lt Clock track DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual Dimensions A min 1 0 mm B 1 0 mm C min 0 5mm Marks and readable print on documents are recognized in the theoretical scanning range shown on the left If no specific scanning procedures are used to mask black print scan mode window definition it is recommended that no readable inscriptions and graphics be applied in the area of the dis played spacer frame The spacer frame is dimensioned in such a manner that minor de viations in document design cut and transport are compensated 5 7 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 3 3 Bar codes labels and imprints Dimension Designation Comment s sketch Distance to 35 Distance of last bar code module to document end document edge White margin Area before the first and after the last bar code module that must be white or in blind print Distance to lower Distance of the bar code module to edge of the doc the lower edge of the document OMR 50E The area of the clock marks must always remain free C Distance between Only for double bar code option 2 bar code tracks Greater distances on request Please note the distance requested by the customer is set in the factory and cannot be changed During the scanning of the bar cod
10. Turn off the reader Loosen and unplug the conneciors of the data cable at the PC and at the reader Unplug the connectors of the reader mains supply cable DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 4 Adjusting and cleaning the reader 4 1 4 1 1 This chapter describes how you can set the document reader by means of simple mechanical adjustments to correspond to the documents to be read For these operations you will need a hexagon socket screw key 1 5 mm Moreover it will be demonstrated how you can increase the read accuracy by simple cleaning operations Setting the OMR read head In the manufacture and printing of mark documents a particular dimensional field must be exactly adhered to Besides this the clock mark track and the marking area must run exactly parallel to the edge of the document that is transported along the document stopper during the read process On documents that are printed or cut askew the clock mark track and the marking area are spread across the entire document outside of the dimensional field These deviations in dimension can be compensated within a certain tolerance range by means of a lateral shifting of the OMR scanning strip Basic setting standard document The mark scanning is set at the factory to correspond to a standard document The table below shows the distances in mm based on a sample of 40 track scanning with mark spacing of 1 5 Th
11. ad window can be influenced to a great extent by means of the parameterization of the reader in the interface program As basic principle however the following applies a mark can be recognized only in the read window depicted above Therefore the better that the mark field is filled by the mark bar cross across the entire length the more accurately will this mark be recognized under unfavorable circumstances unsteady document transport documents cut or printed off straight And also the firmer the mark is the more accurately can the automatic interference masking select a mark and distinguish it from surrounding document dirt 5 2 3 Inadmissible marks several typical marking errors are displayed here WAYK ae X Continuous marks are not permissible A white interval of at least 1 mm must be maintained between the marks DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 3 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 2 4 Reliable marking instruments The table below shows which marking instruments are best suited for red light and infrared option scanning Utilized Signal Infrared scanning Marking instrument Pencil HB Pencil H Pentel marker Staedler 318 Ball point pen black Ball point pen blue Ball point pen green Ball point pen red Endorsing ink violet Endorsing ink blue 4 O D pl Printing ink for preprinted marks e g document type The clock mark is always scanned wit
12. aning cloth When you are working with spirits of wine be sure that there are no burning objects cigarettes or similar in the environment of the working place Turn off the reader and open the scanner cover Blow forcefully with a breath of air to clean the transport path If necessary use the brush to loosen any stubborn adhering dirt Clean the protective glass surfaces of the read stations using a lint free cleaning cloth If required saturate it lightly beforehand with spirits of wine Also clean the transport rollers with a cloth lightly saturated with spirits of wine DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 6 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 4 4 Trouble shooting The following table shows problems that may arise and measures that you can take to eliminate the errors Read errors Recognition of the Check if the scanner is dirty marks is becoming If necessary clean the covers protective glass covers of increasingly poorer the read heads see section 4 3 Check if the lateral setting of the scanner is correct or if it possibly should be adjusted see section 4 1 Marks are not Check if the edges of the documents are straight recognized especially at Check if the transport rollers are dirty See section 4 3 the beginning and or end of the document Marks are recognized at Check if the edges of the documents are straight places where there are Check if the transport rollers are dirt
13. e by the document reader the bar code read head must be able to scan the whole bar code in at least one diagonal Therefore it is best in any case to print the bar code as high as possible in order e g to be able to compensate gluing inaccuracies r z I a on HTE Ai i i i i i i I 2 rr i ii i i i a Ee ae a gt AAAA i E rs a x E x i A ee ii el ee HUME E r 5 _ q A E i l e e f L fh 4 me e m Lea SA ee eR EER Eee aE ee ee ee a ae ee m E mn O o o o e o e EE EE m a a i KEKE RRR HHR ERR ERR ERE MM EME m J ee j BE rI l i S ti IET f LE T aa aai aeoo a a o a aaaea a aa bahaa a eaaa AE EN s e E E E e e e e e E T m e a hee ee M M E E E E E E E E E E E E TIT PRR RRRRERRRRES DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 8 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 3 4 Permissible document colors for red light and infrared light scanning Measurements with blind colors of the ink manufacturer Zeller amp Gmelin specification corresponds to the blind color unwanted signal Scanning infrared light 950 nm red light 635 nm Color no Value Comment Value Comment o Oo orange A still good still good very good A e078 2 very good eza 2 very good e082 2 vergo an2 2 very good e308 Co good r
14. e dimensions A and H are decisive for the correct lateral setting of the OMR read head When these dimensions due to inaccurate printing or cutting of the documents are smaller or larger deviations max 1 to 3 mm compensation can be achieved by corresponding adjustment Document stopper min norm max l H aak The read head must be adjusted when marks even quite solid marks that do not fill out the entire width of the mark field are not scanned at all or are only DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 1 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions scanned in an inaccurate manner It is also typical that marks are recognized although they are actually too short or are situated clearly off center in the mark field 4 1 2 Adjusting the lateral setting of the OMR read head Open the scanner cover On the front side of the scanner cover there Is an opening for the setting screw of the scanning strip k The position at which the document stopper is located during the read process is designated by a reference line on the base plate of the read head DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 2 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions Insert the hexagon socket screw key into the opening and turn it clockwise the scanning strip is set further away from the edge of the document edge with the clock mark that is away from the reference line counter clockwise the scanning strip is set closer to the
15. edge of the document edge with the clock mark that is closer to the reference line With one rotation of the hexagon socket screw key the scanning strip is shifted by 0 5 mm in the respective rotational direction Additional information about adjusting the scanning strip is to be found in section 4 1 4 Effect of the read head setting on the scanning result Subsequently conduct a test run with original documents to check the setting of the read head 4 1 3 Adjusting the lateral setting of the lower OMR read head option Open the scanner cover At the front of the lower scanner cover there is also an opening for the setting screw for the adjustment of the scanning strip Insert the hexagon socket screw key into the opening and turn it clockwise the scanning strip is set further away from the edge of the document edge with the clock mark that is away from the reference line counter clockwise the scanning strip is set closer to the edge of the document edge with the clock mark that is closer to the reference line With one rotation of the hexagon socket screw key the scanning strip is shifted by 0 5 mm in the respective rotational direction Additional information about adjusting the scanning strip is to be found in section 4 1 4 Effect of the read head setting on the scanning result Subsequently conduct a test run with original documents to check the setting of the read head
16. een the OMR 50E and the PC is controlled via the interface firmware consisting of e the standard interface and e the interpreter interface How to read out and set the interface parameters is described in separate manuals Read software The read program itself defines the processing of the marks and bar codes that are read out on the PC This program is always adapted to the respective application of the OMR 50E How to install this software on your PC and how to work with it is described in a separate manual Testing the read functions Upon completion of the installation steps the reader is ready for operation and you can test the reading of the marked documents Check hereby if the reader operates faultlessly and if all the functions are executed in accordance with the intended practical usage Conduct the test only with documents that you will actually use in practical operation In this regard also note the document specifications contained in chapter 5 The special test program OMR Test is also at your disposal for certain test and functional settings of the reader The mode of operation of this test program is described in the manual OMR 50E Technical Operating and Service Manual DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 3 4 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 3 7 De installing the reader De install the scanner software on the host PC if it is present Run down the operating system of the PC and turn off the PC
17. erated continuously under normal room conditions Precautionary measures for transportation storage and installation Please observe the following points regarding the transportation and installation of the reader Transportation and storage Transportation of the reader should only be effected in the original packing It protects against shocks and inadmissible strains on the mechanical parts Please take the ambient conditions into consideration when transporting or storing the reader Mains connection and authorization The reader may only be operated when connected to a grounded shockproof outlet Industrially operated mains networks often exhibit substantial load dependent interference peaks powerful motors electrical welding plants etc The OMR 50E reader is protected against such interference to a great extent but if interference is present try to use a network used for EDP or select a mains supply that is free of interference Never open the housing of the reader and never remove any housing parts Always turn the reader off via the mains switch before carrying out any adjustments or cleaning operations It is forbidden to effect changes or modifications to the reader that are not stated in this manual The manufacturer of the device will decline any form of guarantee demand and will not accept any service clauses if it can be demonstrated that the reader was manipulated or damaged by unauthorized persons
18. h infrared light independent of the signal utilized by the mark scanning DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 4 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 3 DATAWIN OMR document specifications Version 040615 5 3 1 Standard document Standard document 12 16 tracks spacing 1 4 All dimensions in mm norm A 6 35 B nxA a B A C 6 35 lt gt c D 5 0 Standard document 40 tracks spacing 1 5 Standard document 16 18 tracks spacing 1 5 All dimensions in mm min norm max A 13 97 B 5 08 C 10 D 1 4 E 1 5 F 3 0 G 10 H 7 62 5 08 DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 5 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions Standard document 48 tracks spacing 1 6 All dimensions in mm min norm max A 11 43 B 4 23 C 10 D 1 4 E 1 5 F 3 0 G 10 H 8 89 3 81 1 Can be smaller for special coding techniques according to the manufacturer 2 DATAWIN mark readers permit a scanning shift of 1 3 mm However the dimensions A and H must then deviate in the same direction and by the same values Document quality Mechanical properties as per DIN 6723 6724 Optical features OCR quality as per DIN 66223 PCS value for clock marks gt 60 Document format length in transport direction gt width Type of Min document Max document Paper weight g m reader mm mm As per DIN 19307 OMR 50E 100 x 40 320 x 220 80 140 DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 6 DATAW
19. ing cover and below at the base plate The scanner cover is not locked It could swing open dangerously which might result in the device falling out of your hands onto the work surface DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 1 2 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions Remove the output tray from the packaging and place it to the right of the reader on the work desk You can read about how to set up the reader and how to mount the output tray in section 3 1 Save the entire original packing for later transportation and shipping of the mark reader Devices that are sent back to suppliers for maintenance or repair work are always returned in their original boxes possibly at cost of the sender 1 2 1 Scope of the delivery Check to make sure that the delivery is complete All accessories required for the connection and operation of the OMR 50E are included in the delivery mains cable data cable CD ROM with installation software and manual hexagon socket screw key 1 5 mm lf something is missing or if damages occurred during transportation please contact your supplier DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 1 3 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 1 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 Device related safety information Conformity The OMR 50E reader conforms to the CE standards and guidelines for data processing devices design according to VDE 0805 5 90 interference suppression according to VDE 0871 B It can be op
20. n To achieve proper recognition of the bar code the bar code read head must be positioned over the area to be read as far as possible in the middle while the document is being transported You can easily check the setting of the bar code read head and if necessary correct it Open the scanner cover Place one of the bar code documents to be processed on the scanning unit in such a manner that the edge on which the clock track is located lies flush along the reference line of the base plate This reference line identifies the position at which the document stopper is located during the read process aeeenne Clock trac 2 Clock track track p Bar code read head Hexagon socket screw key There is an opening located next to the window of the bar code read head the adjusting screw for the read head is behind this opening Insert the hexagon socket screw key into the bore hole and by turning the key position the bar code read head above the middle of the bar code that is printed or glued onto the document DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 5 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 4 3 Cleaning the document transport path The OMR 50E is insensitive to a great degree to the usual office dust Only in the case of very soiled documents or documents that have a rough surface may it be necessary during the course of longer operation to clean the paper path Tools cleaning brush spirits of wine cle
21. ows that are continually left open by passageways or ventilators may lead to the increased production of dust and this in turn may necessitate shorter maintenance and cleaning intervals The work site must afford sufficient space for the handling of the documents DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 1 5 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 2 The OMR 50E mark reader 2 1 This chapter provides brief information about the performance characteristics and the basic mode of operation of the mark reader Design The OMR 50E mark reader is an optical mark reader designed for manual feed It reads marks crosses bars dots and various other types of markings It processes automatically printed documents e g laser printouts as well as blind color forms and qualitatively high grade dimensionally accurate copies The read head can be folded back without the use of tools in order to carry out cleaning or maintenance operations The compact structure of the device allows it to be positioned at a slant as an ergonomic desktop model This figure shows the OMR 50E ready for operation 1 Display of the operating status 2 Document guide 3 Motor driven document intake 4 Hinged upper scanner cover 5 Document output DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 2 1 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions This figure shows the OMR 50E with opened scanner cover with two OMR and two bar code read heads 8 Mark scanners OMR 9 Bar code
22. pports this operating mode Pin 2 Pin 3 Pine DTR 12 V are present after power on mo i s o o Pme RTS 02V me presentatori 3 4 PC connection 3 4 1 Minimum requirements on the PC The minimum requirements on the PC are fulfilled nowadays by any commercially available system If the test program OMR Test is to be installed see the OMR 50E Technical Operating and Service Manual then a CD drive must be connected 3 4 2 Connecting the reader and the PC Run down the operating system of the PC and turn off the PC Connect the mains cable to the connector of the reader es 1 and then plug the mains i mn PC connector plug into a mains outlet ar i M e o ae ee ae i l 5 l L N Connect the interface cable to a free RS232 connector of the PC and secure the data connector with the screws provided for that purpose e Connect the data cable to the connecting socket of DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 3 3 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 3 9 3 5 1 3 9 2 3 6 the reader and secure the connector here as well Turn on the reader by means of the mains switch Turn on the PC and run up the operating system Software The control of the reader is effected by means of device specitic interface firmware and via the connected PC by means of read software designed according to the user application Interface firmware The communication betw
23. r please do not allow it to fall onto the work surface or backwards onto the base plate of the reader 2 2 5 Document output In the event of a faultless read result the document is output in the output tray If the read result is poor the document will be rejected and reported in the display of the operating status see section 2 2 6 The faulty document is transported through the read station back to the document guide where it can be removed and inserted again for a renewed read attempt 2 2 6 Display of the operating status The following table shows the standard displays Se ce off blinking Ready The reader is waiting for a document off steady burning After the insertion of a document steady burning steady burning A document has been drawn in but the data has not yet been called off steady burning Document ejection Both LEDs blinking The LEDs blink until the document has been simultaneously removed then Ready Both LEDs blinking Transportation fault document intake or ejection jam alternately LEDs blink until the fault is eliminated remove document then Ready Itis possible that other operating modes or display statuses are parameterized by the application software In that case they are documented in a special software description DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 2 5 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 3 Putting the mark reader into operation This chapter describes how to set up
24. rared mark read head for marks made by pencil and OCR signers can be used The mark read head processes documents with a mark density of 40 tracks 1 5 interval or as an option 48 tracks 1 6 interval The read head is insensitive to documents with wrinkles and with reflecting marks it adjusts dynamically to the document colors and gray scale values used and it possesses a dynamic dirt masking feature Depending upon the requirements of the application the OMR 50E can be equipped with a second OMR read head for the simultaneous reading of the rear side of the document with two bar code read heads and via a mountable scanner for bar code reading in a crosswise direction To protect against dirt the read stations are located behind protecting glass The read heads are visible after the scanner cover has been opened 2 2 4 Opening and closing the scanner cover The scanner cover must only be opened to clean the read stations or to perform adjustment operations Open the scanner cover by pushing lightly at the upper end of the document intake Carefully swing the cover towards the front until it lies on the work desk Toclose it again lift the cover towards the front and then swing it towards the back until you hear DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions that the guide pin of the base plate has latched into place When opening or closing the cove
25. read heads DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 2 2 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 2 2 Document processing 2 2 1 Manual document guidance automatic document intake You place an individual document by hand onto the document guide This triggers a light barrier that starts the transport motor and the document is automatically drawn in across a feed roller Feed roller 2 2 2 Transport path The document that is drawn in is passed on by a transport roller to a read station whereby it passes a second light barrier that in turn activates the read process The document is transported through the read station by means of two additional rollers When the end of the document passes the read station this is detected by a third light barrier and the read process terminates The transport soeed amounts to 800 mm s A special profile on the silicone rings of the transport rollers causes the document to always remain exactly flush along the guide piece as it passes through the read station i L HLA CE E E hay A AA AET BB i Lh ar S i oe a n i k A LE T 1 ARATAT T a ee A r e a a a The figure shows the document transport path with opened scanner cover DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 2 3 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 2 2 5 Read stations The mark read head is dusitproof and self cleaning It operates with red light so that all conventional types of marking media can be employed As an option an inf
26. the document transport path cccccccccsseccceeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeeesaeeeesaeees 4 6 Trouble SMO OUIG vesnwecicstetnmnessensaneeeaneteascaawedicasmegiatyonolectuisdanndeveantionsidednnocadenadeceianmesenss 4 7 Requirements on the documents ccccccecceeeeceeeeeneenseecnseecnseeeneeesaeneeeeneas 5 1 cig abel Re ge gle olds cee ec ce ee eet eee ere ene 5 1 Prescriptions and recommendations concerning OMR marks 00cceeeeeee 5 2 OMR 50E User Manual 3 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions OA WG mMarko eigi etn c cent a E a EE EE 5 2 oa QONE MAINS rA E eee 5 3 523 Inadmissible TUN Secs scence A ee ese ee 5 3 5 2 4 Reliable Marking INStrUMENIS ccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeesaueesseeeesees 5 4 5 3 DATAWIN OMR document specifications cccccccceeeeceeeceeeeceeeeaeeeeaeeeseeeeaes 5 5 Sol INC COC US e E E E EE 5 5 S2 SCN WU 0 sessioni EEE 5 7 5 3 3 Bar codes labels and imprints sdessscenvcxwsnencadsnesavoestansesneeeanedesstencseoneemeseneserieetseess 5 8 5 3 4 Permissible document colors for red light and infrared light scanning 5 9 DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 4 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 1 Introduction 1 1 About this manual This manual is intended for users who are entrusted with the setting up installation and operation of the OMR 50E optical mark reader OMR Optical Mark Recognition e Part 1 provides information about
27. ual 4 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 Requirements on the documents This chapter describes the requirements on the documents to be processed and provides tips on the OMR marks to ensure smooth operation of the OMR 50E 5 1 External characteristics Good read results presuppose good quality of the documents to be processed Therefore certain minimum requirements must be taken into consideration Prerequisite for the accurate scanning of the marks on the documents is a straight and unimpaired transportation of the documents through the reading stations The external characteristics of the documents to be read are also important Do not insert any wrinkled rolled or folded documents into the reader lf necessary smooth out the document beforehand and eliminate any dog ears The use of correction fluids is forbidden Nevertheless in the event that a document was treated with correction fluid please assure that the fluid has dried completely Otherwise there is danger that dirt may pass into the transportation mechanism and into the scanning unit which could lead to reading inaccuracies Improperly glued bar code labels may also cause transportation disturbances Therefore please press down the edges of the labels firmly DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Manual 5 1 DATAWIN Data Capturing Solutions 5 2 Prescriptions and recommendations concerning OMR marks 5 2 1 The mark field n E E E a E as ape E ceeai EA
28. uauduacasaccuacsiessauctalecseeceeneaus 3 2 ID Ns WAL AICO a2 inccias T EE A AENA E E A E 3 3 FCO MOM eroan AE EAA 3 3 Minimum requirements on the PC cccccccsecccseeeceeeseeeeceeeeeeeeseeeseueesseeeaeeenaees 3 3 Connecting the reader and the PC ccceccccsecccceeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeeesaeeeeseneeesanees 3 3 SOY A ec caus evan acne bonsai sascha E E T 3 4 Interface firmware cece ccceccseccecceeeceeceeececeeeeceeecueceeecaesuesaueseesaueceesaeeseesauesensaeesas 3 4 Read software occasscasccaxcececcsciomencsunanwnossaetanndaean eensebeeaaaceusadeiateeaedaacatiseaessieoncenie 3 4 Tes ng the r ad TUNGUONS sean ticsarcsisstuendinertvenicessursiantiunnddeeanesiseentsnpecesioaedxerinncecen 3 4 De nstaling WNC 1S AG CM esacersnessencene yiecnseecnnsseccesuns uaeasanccenaes beeen aeesedoneeeeee eee 3 5 Adjusting and cleaning the reader cccceceeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeseeeeesensenseneeeenees 4 1 Setting the OMR read head ossiani iini 4 1 Basic setting Standard document cccccccceecceececeececeeeeceueeceeeseuesseeesseeeeees 4 1 Adjusting the lateral setting of the OMR read head cccceeceseseceeeeeeeeseeeens 4 2 Adjusting the lateral setting of the lower OMR read head option 05 4 3 Effect of the read head setting on the scanning reSuUllt cccceeeseeeeseeeeeeeeees 4 4 Setting the bar code read head OPtiON cccccceececssceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneetaeees 4 5 Cleaning
29. y see section 4 3 no marks especially at the beginning and or end of the document Document transport The document placed on Check whether the application software is running Is the the intake guide is not feed in command from the PC missing or was the data of drawn in a document previously read not called Turn the reader off and after about 3 sec turn it on again Start the PC again according to the software description A document was re Lift the document briefly out of the intake guide and then jected as poor another replace it again attempt is to be made to read the document The document is drawn Check if the transport rollers are dirty See section 4 3 In ain A scanned Contact your supplier if you are using documents that completely have clock marks that are wider than those prescribed and wae ejection behavior Is that thus do not correspond to the document specification not defined Document output The document is drawn Try the measures described above and if necessary in correctly the read Clean all the light barriers in the transport path see data is transmitted to the section 4 3 PC but the reader does o not output the Check if the interface cable is firmly connected document If these measures still do not remedy the situation please contact DATAWIN Hotline 49 17 33 87 45 27 Fax 49 871 43 05 99 29 E Mail service datawin de DATAWIN GmbH OMR 50E User Man
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