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1. Example Main Comm Settings 1 Operation setting Communication 1 5 parameters 1 Setup BL 600 lt lt Det ged Bau BL 600 lt lt Default changed Comm Settings 1 Settings 2 Files Main Code setup Main Code setup Utilities Com Settings 2 Read Meee Decod match count Baud rate RTS CTS 3 Single CMulil Multi3 1 255 4 1 900 bps T Use RTS SE Multi drop link RS 485 data bits Multi drop link RS r data bits After Read C At trigger input ASC ERROR pr m Add ion HEX 4552524 52 is T Scan count CH bit Code typ Label orientation Trigger setup its Symbology ID Transfer Monitor Exit C Com port Transfer Mor Indication Operation Comm Settings 1 Click on the tab to select the setting options Click the check box to select items The item is selected IT The item is not selected With Windows Ver 3 1 the enabled function is indicated as D I Click the radio button to select items item is selected C The item is not selected Used to select one of several options Click at the side of the box to display the pull down menu Click the desired item from the menu 1 255 Enter the desired values in the text box Click in the box and enter a numerical value using the keyboard If the entere
2. 49 4 2 6 Utility Screen incen 53 4 3 Sending Receiving Settings 54 4 3 1 Sending receiving settings to from the BL 600 Series 54 4 3 2 Sending receiving settings to from the BL 600 Series via the N 400 57 4 4 Reading Saving Printing File nens 59 4 4 4 Files SGPOOFI eege gege eed te tech deren neges inne 59 4 4 2 Reading a previously saved setting file 59 4 4 3 Saving updated settings in a file 60 4 4 4 Comparing the contents of the file currently being edited with a saved file 61 4 4 5 Printing contents of a setting file 61 4 4 6 Resetting the edited settings to the initial factory settings 62 4 5 Using Monitor 55 eiie eoe Eee 62 4 5 1 Receiving data and checking the result 62 4 5 2 Command transmission sess 63 4 5 3 Starting the test mode sssssssssssee eee 65 3 5 4 Changing the scanning width see 66 4 6 List of Error Messages 67 47 Example of printing from the setup s
3. Wiring the RS 422A B Connecting a general RS 422A unit Use the same wiring when connecting the N 42 to the N 42 Twisted pair cable d nue oo External unit N 42 31 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation E Connecting the MELSEC A Series Connecting SYSMAC C Series Connecting with AJ71 U C24 S_ Connecting with C200H LK202 V1 AJ71QC24 R4 C500 LK201 V1 0 2 214 51 C500 LK203 A1SJ71 U C24 R4 C120 LK202 V1 Link unit Twisted pair cable Link unit Twisted pair cable CHL ees D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw Connecting SYSMAC C Series B Connecting SYSMAC CV Series Connecting with C200HW COMOS CPMO6 Connecting with CV 500 LK201 CV500 CV1000 CVM1 Communication board Twisted pair cable N 42 Sie 7 ven CHL aac D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw 32 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 3 Wiring without the Special Power Supply Units This section describes the connection and wiring of the BL 600 Series and periph eral devices when a special power supply unit is not used 3 3 1 Pin assignments of the BL 600 Series connector and the connecting power supply Pin assignment of the BL 600 Series power supply connector E Connector pin assignment 5 4 8 2 1 OOOO O D sub 9 pin female 4 40 screw male 9 8 7 6 Connector
4. seen 94 6 4 2 Tact check mode sse terere nnn 97 6 4 3 Online test mode 99 6 5 Preset Function Compare with 101 6 51 Preset fulictioni one et ade tid aep ea t epa te UE E e din 101 6 5 2 Using and in the preset data 101 6 6 Additional information function 102 6 6 1 Decode match count add function 102 6 6 2 Scan count add function valid only if using the decoding count add function 102 6 6 3 Code type add function ssssssssseeene enne 103 6 6 4 Label orientation add function 103 6 6 5 Symbology ID add function sssssssseneen 104 6 6 6 roi EE epe rette ER teg 104 6 6 7 Order of the additional information esses 106 6 7 Code Length Designated Digit Output Function 107 Serial Communication 7 1 Serial Communication 110 7 2 Details on Data Communication 111 7 3 Command Communication sss 114 7 3 1 Setup of direct control commands 114 7 3 2 Details on parameter setting commands 118 P
5. KEYENCE _ _ User s Manual Laser Bar Code Reader BL 600 Series Safety Precautions Symbols General Precautions This instruction manual describes the operation and function of the BL 600 Read this manual carefully to ensure safe use and maximum performance from your BL 600 The BL 600 Series uses a semiconductor laser as light source Before using the product see Laser Safety Precautions on page 1 to learn the safe and correct method of using the BL 600 Series The following symbols alert you to important messages Be sure to read these messages carefully Failure to follow instruction may lead to injury electric A WARNING shock burn etc A fey B Failure to follow instructions may lead to product damage Note Provides additional information on proper operation Reference Provides reference information about the operation Atstartup and during operation be sure to monitor the functions and perfor mance of the BL 600 We recommend that you take substantial safety measures to avoid any damage in the event a problem occurs Donot open or modify the BL 600 or use it in any way other than described in the specifications When the BL 600 is used in combination with other instruments functions and performance may be degraded depending on operating conditions and the surrounding environment Donotuse the BL 600 for the purpose of protecting the human
6. 2 When the Start button is clicked the name of the button changes to Stop and display of the received data is restarted 4 5 2 Command transmission see pages 114 to 128 1 Set the communication parameters of the personal computer according to those of the BL 600 Series gt See pages 54 and 55 2 Click on Monitor The MONITOR screen will appear Defaults Version Info Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C Monitor CIS Send Command stop Received Data LON ORR TESTI TEST2 U 63 Chapter4 Setup Software 3 Enter the serial communication command in the Send Command field gt See pages 114 to 128 and press the ENTER key on the keyboard Now commands can be sent from a personal computer to the BL 600 Series Use only uppercase characters for the commands Send Command LON Received Data Quit button Command transmission with the command buttons Clicking the command buttons on the right side of the screen allows the following commands to be sent to the BL 600 Series TEST1 button Activates the reading rate check mode TEST2 button Activates the tact check mode QUIT button Quits the test mode LON button Starts reading LOFF button Quits reading E Stop LON LOFF TESTI I Command buttons TEST QUIT Quit le k 4 Check
7. Modulus10 Weight3 Inspect check digit Modulus10 Weight3 Send check digit Iz Bend check dia Click the OK button to return to the Code setup screen e Inspect check digit Modulus10 Weight3 If Inspect check digit Modulus10 Weight3 is set the option Send check digit is activated displayed in black Send check digit If Send check digit is set the BL 600 Series sends the read data with the check digit to the PC 90 Chapter4 Setup Software Note When reading a standard distribution code bar codes on carton boxes fix Code length to 14 or 16 digits in the Code setup screen and enable Inspect check digit Modulus10 Weight3 For Codabar Code No 2 Code type Codabar Codabar setup Start stop character Start stop character Do notsend Lower case Inspect check digit Inspect check digit 17 of check digit J SE Send check digit P Type of check digit Click the OK button to return to the Code setup screen e Start stop character If Lower case or Upper case is set the BL 600 Series adds an or d lowercase or uppercase to the read data and sends it to the PC e Inspect check digit If Inspect check digit is set the option Send check digit is activat
8. Command for Trigger ON Command for Trigger OFF See page 115 Set the characters for the command used to control the reading operation Laser ON OFF with command communication Any number of characters up to 8 can be set Normally the initial setting LON Trigger ON LOFF Trigger OFF should be used Input time Specify the ON time of the trigger input to enable the signal Specify 10 ms to ignore chattering of the contact when a contact type output relay etc is used for the trigger input 44 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 2 3 Comm Settings 1 Communication parameters 1 screen Set the following items Code setup Utilities Comm Settings 2 Files Baud rate RTS CTS Baud rate 9600 bps Use RTS CTS handshaking RTS CTS Multi drop link 85 485 data bits Parity Stop bits Multi drop link Enable er bits 1 Stop bits RS 485 C Odd C B bits None C2 bits Transfer Com port Data bits Parity Baud rate Data bits Stop bits Parity Set these communication parameters according to the settings of the exter nal devices that will be connected PC PLC etc Multi drop link RS 485 See Multi drop controller N 400 User s Manual 1 Select Enable to use multi drop link If the multi drop link is enabled RTS CTS is disabled 2 The ID nu
9. Function READER port Connect to a BL 600 Series bar code reader Terminator switch Turns ON OFF the terminator Termination resistance 100 Q TRIGGER input terminals Connect to a photoelectric sensor for trigger input OK NG output terminals Output OK NG signals Power supply terminals Connect to a 24 V DC power supply RS 422A terminals Connect to an RS 422A device Communication status indicator LEDs Indicates the communication status of the RS 422A The SD and RD indicators are provided in this order from the left POWER LED Light when the power is turned ON Mounting hole Used when the N 42 is mounted with screws Chapter2 Overview 2 3 System Configuration and Connection Operation Proce dures This section describes the basic system configuration and the connection operation procedures to use RS 232C RS 422A or multi drop link 2 3 1 Basic system configuration and connection operation procedures for RS 232C communication BL 600 Series BL 600 601 600HA 601HA BL 650HA 651 6 Installation See pages 72 to 80 Check before installation Position adjustment using test mode Installation 1 Connection to the READER port With the BL U1 See page 16 With the BL U2 See page 25 Trigger input Photoelectric sensor Connection 2 DIP switch setting With the BL U1 gt See page 19 gt See
10. 1 1 e AT EE 2 1 2 Warning Labels edge etait ees 2 1 3 Labels Locatton erre 3 1 4 Safety Consideration 4 1 5 Safety Features Provided with the BL 600 Series 4 Overview 2 1 Package Contents List and the BL Series Lineup 6 2 2 Part names and functions ssssssssssssssss 8 2 3 System Configuration and Connection Operation Procedures 12 2 3 1 Basic system configuration and connection operation procedures for RS 232C communication 12 2 3 2 Basic system configuration and connection operation procedures for RS 422A communication 13 2 3 3 Multi drop link communication RS 485 14 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 1 Connecting BL U1 and Wiring 16 3 1 1 Connecting the BL U1 AC power supply and BL 600 Series 16 3 1 2 DIP switch setting sere tnn 17 3 1 3 Terminals of I O terminal block and wiring 18 3 1 4 Connecting RS 232C s sesssssssssseseeenn ener enne nnns nns 20 3 1 5 Wiring the RS 422A sss ener nennen nnns 23 3 2 Connecting the BL U2 N 42 and Wiring 25 3 2 1 Connecting the BL U2 N 42 AC power supply and BL 600 Serie
11. Cable m Signal Pin No color Description direction Connector case 1 Yellow Trigger input Input Shield Frame ground 2 Brown Receives RS 232C data Input Sends RS 232C data Output OK output Output Ground Common ground for respective signals NG output Output Request to send RS 232C data always ON Output Enable to send data through RS232C Input 5 V power supply Input Power supply connections Connect the 5 V DC power supply to the power supply connector of the BL 600 Series BL 600 5V 9 TE GND 5 V DC e Be sure to match the polarities of the power supply when soldering the A CAUTION connections Reversing the polarities will damage the unit e Make sure that the power supply provides a stable 5 V DC 5 If the power supply does not function in the above range it can damage the unit Note1 Do not extend the power cable A long power cable can cause a voltage drop preventing the BL 600 from starting properly Note2 If the power supply is UL rated it must provide Class 2 output 33 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 3 2 Wiring Trigger input The trigger input is used to signal the BL 600 to start reading start laser emission The trigger input is a non voltage input TTL input is also available with negative logic Circuit diagram BL 600 4
12. Cancel Browse 3 Run the SETUP file from the floppy disk drive Type in as follows A SETUP 4 The setup software installer starts Follow the instructions of the installer pro gram Typically clicking Next N gt twice will complete the installation procedure 5 Specify the directory to install the setup software into The setup software is normally installed in the following directory C KEYENCE BLSET If this directory is correct click on Next N If you wish to change the directory click on Browse R and select the desired directory 39 Chapter4 Setup Software 6 Completing the installation 1 When the installation begins the file copy process is displayed as a graph 2 When the installation is complete the following message appears Information Setup is complete You may run the installed program by double clicking on the installed program icon 7 Start the setup software For Windows Ver 3 1 double click the BL icon in the KEYENCE group For Windows 95 98 start the program from the Start Menu 4 1 4 Initial screen This section describes the initial screen of the setup software Shows the name of the stored file currently being edited or the status of the item currently being changed Operating status Indication All settings have the initial values lt lt Default gt gt The file is read from the PC memory lt lt File Fi
13. 17 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 1 3 Terminals of UO terminal block and wiring Terminals of the I O terminal block The terminals of the I O terminal block are assigned as shown in the figure B Terminal assignment pTIM4 12V OUT COM OK NG SDA SDB SG RDA RDB elelelelelelelelelelele Trigger input OK NG output RS 422A RS 485 Power supply for the sensor 12 V DC 300 mA Signal direction Input Input terminal of power supply for sensor 12 V DC 300 mA Output Symbol Description TIM Trigger input 12 V OUT terminal of power supply for sensor 0 V Output Common terminal for OK NG output OK output Output NG output Output Output Input Output Output Input Output Signal ground 4 terminal for RS 422A data transmission RS 485 4 terminal terminal for RS 422A data transmission RS 485 terminal terminal for RS 422A data reception terminal for RS 422A data reception Applicable crimp terminals M3 0 screws are used for the terminal block Use the following crimp terminal for connection B Shape of applicable crimp terminal Round shape Fork shape 6 0 mm e Qu 6 0 mm or less less 18 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation Connecting trigger input The trigger input
14. Decoding match count Enter a desired value within the range of 1 to 255 times Specifying a large number for Decoding match count increases the reliability of the reading but decreases the reading speed Specifying a small number for Decoding match count increases the reading speed but decreases the reliability of the reading Typically the initial value 2 is used Read error Specify the error code that the BL 600 Series will send to the personal computer if it fails to read a bar code This code can be changed as desired using 8 or less characters Typically the initial setting of ERROR is used If the text box is left empty the BL 600 Series will not send a read error code Read error Reference Decoding match count The BL 600 Series judges that a bar code has been properly read when the num ber of scans for successful decoding reading of the bar code Decoding count reaches the value specified in Decoding match count 43 Chapter4 Setup Software E 2 Set the items for Trigger setup When the Trigger setup button is clicked the Trigger setup screen appears Set the following items State r Input time Signal type level amp Normally open 2ms Input time C One shot C Normally close 1 ms Command for Trigger ON Command for Trigger OFF Command for Asc LON Asc Jor Comm
15. Ltd Model VTUB 1 25 26 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation Connecting trigger input The trigger input allows the BL 600 to start reading bar codes turn on the laser beam To turn ON the trigger input supply 15 to 26 V DC between the trigger input terminals BL U2 N 42 Circuit diagram H 5 E x S a Contact or i 2 o solid state e T el e H u o pe 15to 26 V DC B Connection to a photoelectric sensor manufactured by KEYENCE BL U2 N 42 DO y Photoelectric sensor Brown Red Black White Blue Black Connecting the OK NG output The OK NG output is used to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable results based on a comparison with preset data See page 101 It can also be used to indicate whether or not the BL 600 Series successfully reads bar codes when there is no preset data entered The OK NG output is an NPN open collector output BL U2 N 42 Circuit diagram ok Na Rated load 30V DC max 100 Load 2 o c g E Connection to a programmable logic controller PLC manufactured by KEYENCE BL U2 N 42 0001 0000 27 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 2 3 Connecting RS 232C BL U2 Pin assignment of the RS 23
16. Transmitter receiver Window to emit laser beams and receive reflected lights Power supply connector Connected to the special power supply unit Cable Cable length is 1 9 m Chapter 2 Overview STABILITY LED display according to the operating status Operating status STABILITY LED display Action to be taken Power on LEDs turn on sequentially starting from the bottom During setup gt See pages 116 118 All the LEDs flash Waiting for setting data send receive gt See page 54 The first third and fifth LEDs from the top flash simultaneously Laser forced OFF When LOCK command is The bottom LED flashes sent see page 116 The BL 600 Series may have failed or the supply voltage may have dropped If the voltage is normal the unit may have a problem Contact your nearest KEYENCE office or distributor Either of the second third or forth LEDs from the top flashes Unit error Press the TEST switch to reset the error PLC link error See page 142 The top LED flashes Chapter2 Overview B BL U1 Name Function POWER LED Lit when power is ON Communication status indicator LEDs Allows you to monitor the communication status of the RS 232C port The SD RD RS and CS indicators are provided in this order from the top TIMING LED Lit when trigger input is ON OK NG
17. screen There are no detail setting parameters for these bar codes For CODE128 Code No Code type CODE128 setup EAN 128 support EAN 128 support Click the OK button to return to the Code setup screen EAN 128 support Check EAN 128 support to enable the BL 600 Series to accept the data configuration of EAN 128 specified as the international standard distribution code See page 166 The check digit setting is not provided on the screen but the BL 600 Series internally calculates it using modulus 103 The data is not sent 3 Set the items for Options When the Options button is clicked for Code 1 to Code 4 the Max code length output setup screen appears Set each item Code 1 Code CODE39 Max code length output Direction Max code length output Not used Forward Reverse Effective 82 Starting Specify label orientation amp Not used Forward C Reverse Specify label orientation Click the OK button to return to the Code setup screen Max code length output See page 107 To output only the selected digit s from the read data specify the direction in which to select Direction the digit at which to begin selection Start ing and the number of digits to be selected Effective Specify label orientation See pag
18. 82 us Emitted wavelength 650nm BL 650HA 651HA LASERSTRAHLUNG LASER KLASSE 2 NIGHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN B ff Sege Ne Maximum Leistung 1 5 mW Pulsdauer 82 ps Wellenl nge 650 nm E DIN CAUTION Laser radiation when open Do not stare into beam VORSICHT Laserstrahlung wenn Abdeckung ge ffnet Nicht in den Strahl blicken Chapter1 Laser Safety Precautions 1 3 Labels Location FDA Warning labels are attached to the sensor head as shown below The IEC DIN Warning labels are packaged with the BL 600 series Affix the Warn ing labels on the sensor head as shown below B BL 600 601 600HA 601HA FDA IEC DIN FDA IEC Chapter 1 Laser Safety Precautions 1 4 Safety Consideration Use of controls or adjustment or the performance of procedures other than those A CAUTION specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The laser beam is not harmful to the skin There is therefore no danger in expos ing arms or hands to the beam The only possible health hazard is in exposing the eyes to the laser beam Damage to the eyes can occur if the operator stares directly into the beam Follow the safety precautions below to ensure operator safety Operate the BL 600 Series only according to the procedures described in this instruction manual Otherwise injury may occur due to exposure to the laser beam Do not disassemble the
19. start stop character and a check digit For ITF Specify a value between 2 and 32 for the number of digits including a check digit even numbers only For Industrial 20f5 and 2of5 Specify a value between 1 and 32 for the number of digits including a check digit For Codabar Specify a value between and 32 for the number of digits including b start stop characters and a check digit For UPC EAN A setting for the number of digits is not required Select whether or not to enable the reading of each of 13 digit EAN UPC A 8 digit EAN and UPC E For CODE93 Specify a value between 1 and 32 for the number of digits without a start stop code and a check digit For CODE128 Specify the number of digits without a start stop code check digit FUN1 to 4 function codes SHIFT and CODE A B C The available range varies depending on the type of start code CODE A to C e 1 to 31 digits e CODE C 1 to 64 digits 49 Chapter4 Setup Software E Note 1 For ITF Industrial 20f5 and COOP 20f5 be sure to fix the number of digits according to the bar code actually used Otherwise some digits may be skipped not read without recognition Example To fix the number of digits to 8 Specify Max as 8 and Min as 8 Note 2 It is recommended to fix the number of digits for Codabar So
20. 651HA Laser bar code reader 1 BL 600 601 600HA 601HA BL 650HA 651HA Insulating spacer 4 Washer 4 Mounting screw M3 2 BL 600 601 600HA 601HA BL 650HA 651HA Mounting bracket Mounting bracket 1 Instruction manual 1 A and B 1 each Laser Bar Code Reader Sy BL 600 Series p di dan oF Laser warning label Japanese English German French 1 BL 600 601 600HA 601HA BL 650HA 651HA LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum output 1 5 mW Reading Scanning Readable bar direction method width Single 0 19 to 1 0 mm 7510 330 mm Raster When narrow width is 1 0 mm Single 35 to 190 mm Raster When narrow width is 0 5 mm 0 125 to 1 0 mm Single 45 to 175 mm Raster When narrow width is 0 5 mm Reading distance Chapter 2 Overview Power supply Option Setup software Option Other options E N 42 N 48 D sub 9 pin connector connector case 1 each Supply voltage Interface RS 232C RS 422A or RS 485 multi drop link Select one of these 100 to 240 V AC 24 V DC RS 232C 24 V DC RS 422A 24 V DC RS 485 multi drop link E BL H60WE Setup software 3 5 inch floppy disk 1 M E N 400 Multi drop controller Used as the master unit when multi drop linking with the BL Series The package contents have been
21. Connection and Installation B BL U2 N 42 READER port pin assignment 12345 D sub 9 pin male ioe e E DCE specification defined as terminal 4 40 screw female 6789 Signal Symbol Function direction TIM Trigger input Output RD Sends RS 232C data Output SD TXD Receives RS 232C data Input OK OK signal Input GND SG Ground Common ground for respective signal NG NG signal Input RS RTS Ready to send RS 232C data Input CS CTS Request to send RS 232C data Output 5 5 V power supply Output CO NI BR WS P Note Do not extend a power cable A long power cable can cause a voltage drop preventing the BL 600 from starting properly 3 2 2 Terminals of I O terminal block and connections Terminals of the I O terminal block The terminals of the I O terminal block are assigned as shown in the figure B Terminal assignment Trigger input OK NG output I O terminal block I O terminal block Description Signal direction Trigger input Input Common terminal for trigger input Input OK output Output NG output Output Common terminal for output Output Applicable terminals Use the following solderless contact pin I terminal for connection H4 6 mm min Recommended product Manufacturer Japan Solderless Terminal J S T Mfg Co
22. If the file register is enabled the following screen appears Specify a value within the range of 000 to 255 for the block number of the file register to be used E ECH 000 255 48 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 2 5 Code setup Bar code setting screen 1 Set the type of bar codes readout digits and other functions Type of bar code Code length Code length Read code Code length ii n E E FEAN 13 52 Code length Max FEAN 8 Mac 32 Mn 5 B PUPC E Min Details button 4 Details Details Details Details See page 50 Options Options Options Options Options button gt See page 52 Comm Settings 1 Comm Settings 2 Files 7 Utilities r Code 1 r Code 2 r Code 3 r Code 4 M copEs Codabar I covets d Main tup Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C Type of bar code Select the type of bar code to be used Code length If four different types of bar codes are specified in Code 1 to Code 4 the BL 600 Series can read 4 types of bar codes without changing settings Specify the maximum number of digits for the bar code in Max and the minimum number of digits in Min For CODE39 Specify a value between 3 and 32 for the number of digits including the
23. LED When OK output is ON The green LED lights When NG output is ON The red LED lights I O terminal block RS 232C port Includes the trigger input terminal OK NG output terminals and RS 422A RS 485 multi drop link connecting terminals Used to connect to a personal computer This port is unused when RS 485 multi drop link is used READER port Connect the BL 600 Series to this port DIP switches Switches the communication port and turns the terminator ON OFF Power switch Tuns the power ON OFF Power supply cable Use a 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz power supply Cable lenght is 2 m Mounting bracket Used when the BL U1 is mounted with screws DIN rail mounting claw Used when the BL U1 is mounted to a DIN rail 10 B BL U2 Chapter 2 Overview Function READER port Connect to a BL 600 Series bar code reader TRIGGER input terminals Connect to a photoelectric sensor for trigger input OK NG output terminals Output OK NG signals Power supply terminals RS 232C port Connect to a 24 V DC power supply Connect to a personal computer etc Communication status indicator LEDs Indicate the communication status of the RS 232C The SD and RD indicators are provided in this order from the top POWER LED Light when the power is on Mounting hole B N 42 Used when the BL U2 is mounted with screws
24. Series 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 4 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 3 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 5 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 6 4 7 Installing and Operating the Setup Software 38 Installation and operation 38 Installing setup software ET 39 Installation Start up tir ey tercie 39 ME A0 Basic e E 41 Setup Procedure 42 Model selection ccccccceccaseeeseeeecececcseseaeesceceeeeeessasaesseseeees 42 Main Operation setting screen 42 Comm Settings 1 Communication parameters 1 screen 45 Comm Settings 2 Communication parameters 2 screen 46 Code setup Bar code setting screen 49 Utility screen 53 Sending Receiving Settings 54 Sending receiving settings to from the BL 600 Series 54 Sending receiving settings to from the BL 600 Series via the N 400 c eai uS duisi 57 Reading Saving Printing File 59 le E 59 Reading a previously saved setting file 59 Saving updated settings in a file 60 Comparin
25. U1 READER port pin assignment 12345 BL 600 Series 6789 D sub 9 pin male DCE specification defined as terminal 4 40 screw female Signal direction TIM Trigger input Output RD Sends RS 232C data Output SD TXD Receives RS 232C data Input OK OK Input Symbol Function Ground Common ground for respective signal NG Input Ready to send RS 232C data Input Request to send RS 232C data Control method can be selected with the DIP Output switches gt See page 17 5 V power supply Output Note Do not extend the power cable A long power cable can cause a voltage drop preventing the BL 600 from starting properly 16 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 1 2 DIP switch setting Change the DIP switch setting according to the type of communication and termi nator setting BB DIP switch Switch The figure above shows the factory settings DIP Switch No Communication type selection RS 232C Factory setting RS 422A RS 485 Multi drop link RS 422A terminator Termination resistance 100 Q OFF ON RS 485 terminator Termination resistance 100 OFF ON Selection of READER port CS control method ON or OFF according to the RS 232C port CS signal status Normally ON
26. allows the BL 600 Series to start reading bar codes turn on the laser beam The trigger input is turned ON when 8 5 to 30 V DC input is activated between the trigger input terminals The BL U1 s power supply terminals for the sensor can be used as the power supply input for the sensor TIM 12 V OUT lelelele o Contact or h e ol solid state 8 5 to 30 V DC E Connection to a photoelectric sensor manufactured by KEYENCE rTM 12 V OUT Photoelectric sensor Brown Red Black White Blue Black Connecting the OK NG output The OK NG output is used to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable results based on a comparison with preset data See pages 101 It can also be used to indicate whether or not the BL 600 Series successfully reads bar codes when there is no preset data entered The OK NG output is an NPN open collector output COM OK NG oA Rated load 30 V DC max 100 mA Load Load E Connection to a programmable logic controller PLC manufactured by KEYENCE COM OK NG 19 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation UO circuit diagram E Input circuit diagram WR Output circuit diagram 3 3 kQ OK NG M Load Ce 241 A 1 i ANN l ce K Internal circuit Inter
27. body Warnings and Cautions Specific to the BL 600 The BL 600 uses a 5 V DC power supply Using a different voltage level may damage the unit When using the KEYENCE power supply unit BL U1 BL U2 N 42 or N 48 select the voltage level which can be supplied by the power supply unit If a nonconforming power supply is connected the BL 600 may be damaged Before connecting or disconnecting the cable be sure to turn off any device connected to the BL 600 Series Otherwise the BL 600 Series may be dam aged Do not disassemble or modify the BL 600 Series as this may cause product failure Locate cables as far as possible from high voltage lines and power lines Otherwise generated noise may cause product failure or malfunctions The BL 600 is a precision instrument If the unit is dropped or shocked it may be damaged Take due consideration when transporting or installing the unit Incorrect Do not hold the cables when carrying the units The units may hit each other and become damaged Incorrect 7 4 X Environments and conditions for use To use the BL 600 Series properly and safely do not install it in locations with the following conditions Use of the BL 600 Series in improper environments may cause fire electric shock product failure damage or malfunction Locations where the BL 600 Series is exposed to direct sunlight Locations where the ambient temperature
28. carefully inspected however if any component should be defective or damaged contact your nearest KEYENCE office or distribu tor listed at the end of this manual E OP 27937 RS 232C Null modem cable D sub 9 pin Used for connecting BL 600 reader to optional power supply units BL U2 E OP 22149 RS 232C Null modem cable Used for connecting BL 600 reader to optional power supply units BL U1 E OP 25057 25 to 9 pin adaptor Chapter2 Overview 2 2 Part Names and Functions This section describes the part names and functions of the BL 600 Series and special power supply unit B BL 600 601 600HA 601HA B BL 650HA 651HA 3 c asses ics cI 2 I 4 3 T c3 KEYENCE 5 BL 600 UV Name Function LASER ON LED Lit when laser beams are emitted OK NG LED When OK output is ON The green LED lights When NG output is ON The red LED lights TIMING LED Lit when trigger input is ON STABILITY LED Displays the reading stability See pages 95 98 100 and the BL 600 operating status See the table on the next page TEST SWITCH This switch allows the following operations Start the text mode Pressing the switch once within two minutes reads the bar code once Sets the communication protocol to the intival values when sending the settings See page 54 Reset the error status
29. drops below 0 C or exceeds 45 C Locations where the relative humidity drops below 35 or exceeds 85 Locations where condensation occurs due to a sudden change in temperature Locations where a corrosive or flammable gas exists Locations exposed to dust salt metal particles or greasy fumes Locations where the ambient light exceeds the range defined in the specifica tions Locations where the BL 600 Series is directly subjected to vibration or impact Locations where water oil or chemicals may splash the BL 600 Series Locations where a strong magnetic or electric field is generated If abnormal conditions are encountered If the following conditions are encountered turn off the special power supply unit immediately Continuing to use the BL 600 Series under abnormal conditions may cause fire electric shock or product failure Contact your nearest KEYENCE sales office or distributor listed at the end of this manual for repairs Water or foreign matter enters the BL 600 Series The BL 600 Series is dropped or the housing is damaged The BL 600 Series produces smoke or an abnormal smell Note 1 You cannot perform any operation for 5 seconds after turning ON the BL 600 During this time the motor rotation stabilizes Wait for a while after turning ON the BL 600 then start reading or another operation Note 2 The BL 600 Series has a housing rated as IP 65 except for the special powe
30. page 17 With the BL U2 See page 27 ig 22 5 Setup tools mers of e SC Setup software Use one of these setup tools BL H60WE gt See Chapter 4 Setup Connection Serial communi PLC link Software With the BL U1 cation See Chapter 8 PLC Link A T 3 gt See pages 20 to 23 8 See Chapter 7 9 With the BL U2 Serial Communication gt See pages 28 to 30 Host computer PC PLC RS 232C link unit LLL LLL LLL 22 12 Chapter 2 Overview 2 3 2 Basic system configuration and connection operation procedures for RS 422A communication BL 600 Series BL 600 601 600HA 601HA Mud 6 Installation gt See pages 72 to 80 Check before installation Position adjustment using test mode Installation 1 Connection to the READER port With the BL U1 gt See page 16 With the BL N42 See page 25 Connection With the BL U1 See page 19 With the BL N42 See page 27 2 DIP switch setting See page 17 5 Setting of the BL 600 Series Use one of these setup tools 4 Power up Connection With the BL U1 gt See pages 23 to 24 With the BL N42 gt See pages 31 to 32 PLC link gt See Chapter 8 PLC Link Serial communi cation gt See Chapter 7 9 Serial Communication 4 m Host computer PC PLC RS 422A link u
31. sensor head Laser emission from the BL 600 series is not automatically stopped if the sensor head is disassembled If you disassemble the sensor head for inspection or repair you may be exposed to the laser beam If the BL 600 series malfunc tions contact KEYENCE immediately Do not look directly at the laser beam Looking directly at the laser beam may result in serious eye injury Protective enclosure We recommend that you install a protective enclosure around the sensor head to prevent any person from getting near the sensor head during operation Protective goggles We recommend that you wear protective goggles when using the BL 600 series Stop laser emissions before cleaning the laser emission port Failure to stop the laser emission may expose eyes to the laser beam e Check the laser beam path To prevent exposure to the laser beam due to specular or diffuse reflection install a screen which offers the appropriate reflectance and temperature characteristics to interrupt the reflected laser beam Do not install the BL 600 series in such a way that the laser beam passes at eye height 1 5 Safety Features Provided with the BL 600 Series The BL 600 series is provided with the following safety features Make sure these features function correctly before operating Laser emission caution LED LASER ON LED During laser emission the LASER ON LED illuminates The LED ON status can be checked through the laser protec
32. 2C port The BL U1 has a RS 232C port with the following pin assignment B RS 232C port pin assignment 123 45 D sub 9 male ge eS DTE specification E AC E defined as terminal 6789 4 40 screw female Signal direction RD Receive data Input SD TXD Send data Output ER DTR Connected to pin No 6 inside Output Function SG Signal ground DR DSR Connected to pin No 4 inside Input RS RTS Request to send data always ON Output CS CTS Enable to send data Input connector is provided Wiring the RS 232C cable Connect the BL U1 to a personal computer or other devices with the following wiring Connecting a PC 9 pin serial port 25 pin serial port PC BL U2 PC BL U2 Connector case RD 2 SD RS cs ER e SG D sub 9 pin female D sub 9 pin female D sub 25 pin male D sub 9 pin female 4 40 screw 4 40 screw M2 6 screw 4 40 screw KEYENCE option cable OP 27937 2 m KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m can be used or OP 25057 conversion connector can be used E Connecting NEW KV Series Communication port KV 10 16 24 40 Communication port BL U2 RJ11 D sub 9 pin female 3144 40 screw KEYENCE option OP 96368 2 5 m and OP 96369 conversion connector can be used 28 B Connecting KV L2 Port 1 KV L2 BL U2 FG ES Connector case EL
33. 5 1 07 1994 1 2 Warning Labels 1 Warning labels B FDA BL 600 601 600HA 601HA AVOID T LASER RADIATION LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM THIS APERTURE CAUTION LASER RADIATION SEMICONDUCTOR LASER 650nm WHEN OPEN MAXIMUM OUTPUT 15mW DO NOT STARE PULSE DURATION 56 us INTO BEAM CLASS II LASER PRODUCT IEC BL 600 601 600HA 601HA LASER_RADIATION DO MOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum output 1 5 mW Pulse duration 99 us Emitted wavelength 650 nm CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT in conformity to IEC 60825 1 1998 01 CAUTION Laser radi when Do not stare into beam B DIN BL 600 601 600HA 601HA LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN Maximum Leistung 1 5 mW Pulsdauer 99 us Wellenlange 650 nm LASER KLASSE 2 nach Entwurf DIN EN 60825 1 1998 01 VORSICHT Laserstrahlung wenn Abdeckung ge ffnet Nicht in den Strahl blicken 2 Protective housing label B FDA DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN IEC Klasse 2 BL 650HA 651HA A CAUTION LASER RADIATION ANOIDSEXFOSURE DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM LASER RADIATION SEMICONDUCTOR LASER 650nm IS EMITTED FROM MAXIMUM OUTPUT 15mW THIS APERTURE PULSE DURATION 56 us CLASS LASER PRODUCT BL 650HA 651HA LASER RADIATION CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT AAT TARE INTO BEAL to DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 60825 1 1998 01 Maximum output 15mW Pulse duration gt
34. 552524F52 1 Coun Additional LT Code type Label orientation Trigger setup Trigger setup button information FSymbology ID MPMI ge See page 44 Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C Read Mode gt See pages 88 to 92 Select a Read Mode Details of Read Mode e If Single is selected The following box appears Select the Data send option gt See page 88 Data send s After Read C At trigger input e f Multi 1 or Multi 2 is selected The following box appears Specify a Repeat reading time gt See page 89 within the range of 1 to 255 100 ms to 25 5 s time x100m 1 255 e If Multi 3 is selected Nothing appears 42 Chapter4 Setup Software Additional information gt See pages 102 to 106 Select the items as required Scan count only appears when Decoding count is selected Additional information Scan count Code type Label orientation Symbology ID El e When PMI is selected Additional information C Decoding count M Scan count Code type Label orientation Set Symbology ID Click the Set button to display the PMI output setting screen Specify a value within the range of to 100 for each item See pages 104 to 106 PMI preset value 1 0 100 0 PMI OFF PMI preset value 2 10 00 100 0 PMI OFF ve
35. 7 TIM 8 4 Uh iu A i 5 I A Contact or E I A d solid state E 5 E OND d B Connection to a photoelectric sensor manufactured by KEYENCE BL 600 Photoelectric sensor Brown Red Black White Blue Black OK NG output The OK NG output is used to display the comparison verification result of the preset data gt See page 101 When no preset data is registered it can be used to display whether or not bar codes are being read correctly The output form is NPN open collector Circuit diagram BL 600 5 OK NG o Dl 10 ka 4 6 Load a Se 5 1 GND S Rated load 24 V DC 30 mA max E Connection to a programmable logic controller PLC manufactured by KEYENCE PLC 34 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 3 3 RS 232C connection Wire the RS 232C as indicated below when connecting the BL 600 to a PC Connecting the computer with 9 pin Connecting the computer with 25 pin BL 600 PC RD SD SD RD RS 8 RS GND SG 9 5V 9 ER 6 DR D sub 9 pin male D sub 25 pin male D sub 9 pin male 4 40 screw EN D sub 9 pin female 440 Screw M2 G screw 4 40 screw 39 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 36 Chapter 4 Setup Software This chapter describes the usage of the setup software to set or perform reading tests of the BL 600
36. BL settings button Note If improper settings are sent to the BL 600 Series communication with the N 400 is disabled To avoid problems read the settings of the BL 600 Series first then change only the necessary items 4 Sending reading result The following messages appear to indicate whether the sending receiving operation was successful or whether it failed Sending succeeded Sending failed Err N Failed to set up BL If the operation failed check the following points e Check that the N 400 displays SO 50 e Check that the settings for the port are specified as described in step 2 Check that the N 400 and special power supply unit are turned on e Check that the multi drop link between the N 400 and the BL 600 Series is properly established Reading succeeded Reading failed N Failed to read out BL 5 Canceling the communication waiting status Press the TEST switch of the N 400 once The communication waiting status is canceled Q S Press the TEST switch once IN 98 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 4 Reading Saving Printing File This section describes how to read save or print settings of a file 4 4 1 Files screen The Files screen allows the following operation setting of files setting data E nie Main Code setup eads file contain Comm Settings 1 Comm Settings 2 ing the saved settings of
37. C BL U2 D sub 9 pin male D sub 9 pin female M2 6 screw 314 40 screw B SYSMAC CV Series Connection with CV500 LK201 Port 1 Connection with CV500 LK201 Port 2 CV500 CV1000 CVM1 Link unit BL U2 PLC BL U2 FG PE Connector case FG 1 Connector case SD 2 B RD sD 2 2 RD RD SD RD 3 3 SD RS RS RS 4 7 RS cs a cs cs 5 cs SG 5 5 SG sa 9 5 Le D sub 25 pin male D sub 9 pin female D sub 9 pin male D sub 9 pin female M2 6 screw 4 40 screw M2 6 screw 4 40 screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m and OP 25057 conversion connector can be used 30 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 2 4 Connecting the N 42 to RS 422A RS 422 terminal block assignment The terminals of the RS 422A terminal block of the N 42 are assigned as shown in the figure B RS 422 terminal block assignment RS 422 SG SD SD RD RD CO RS 422 terminal block Description Signal direction Ground Sends data to terminal Output Sends data to terminal Output Receives data from terminal Input Receives data from terminal Input Note 1 The cable can be extended to within 1 2 km Note 2 Turn ON the terminators BL U1 external unit terminal resistance 100 ASU ST TE ON Connect the N 42 to other devices with the following wiring
38. E RD SD RS Bea RS cs p EN CS pR 6 ER ER 6 DR SG SG D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw D sub 9 pin female 4 40 screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m and OP 25057 conversion connector can be used B Connecting MELSEC A Series Connection with AJ71 U C24 S_ AJ71QC24 R2 A0J2 C214 81 Link unit BL U2 FG 1 Connector case SD 2 2 RD RD 3 3 SD 4 7 RS CS 5 8 CS DR 6 4 ER SG 7 5 SG CD 8 6 DR ER 20 D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw D sub 9 pin female 314 40 screw Chapter 3 Connection and Installation BL U1 Terminal block D sub 9 pin female 314 40 screw Connection with A1SJ71 U C24 R2 PRF Link unit A2CCPUC24 PRF D sub 9 pin M2 6 screw male D sub 9 pin female 4 40 screw 29 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation B SYSMAC C Series Connection with C200H LK201 V1 Connection with C20H C500 LK203 C28H C500 LK201 V1 C40H C120 LK201 V1 Link unit BL U2 FG 1 Connector case SD 2 lt 2 RD RD 3 3 SD RS 4 7 RS CS 5 8 CS SG 7 5 SG E Ee KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 and OP 25057 conversion connector can be used Connection with C 200HS CPU21 23 31 33 CQM1 CPU21 41 42 43 44 C 200HE CPU32 42 C200HG CPU33 43 53 63 C200HW COM02 COM04 COM05 COM06 C200HX CPU34 44 54 64 C200HX CPU65 Z 85 Z PL
39. Effective Starting Specify label orientation 32 3 _ Do not send x Lower case _ Upper case _ Enable x Enable Modulus 16 x Not used _ Forward Reverse 32 1 x Not used _ Forward Reverse Code 3 setup Bar code UPC EAN Read EAN 13 UPC A Read EAN 8 Read UPC E No of UPC A output Add UPC E system code 0 Max code length output Effective Starting Specify label orientation x Enable x Enable x Enable x 13 digits _ 12 digits x Do notadd Add x Not used Forward _ Reverse 32 1 x Not used _ Forward _ Reverse Code 4 setup Bar code CODE128 Max code length Min code length EAN 128 support Max code length output Effective Starting Specify label orientation Printed 99 08 07 20 40 28 32 1 _ Enable x Not used _ Forward Reverse 32 1 x Not used _ Forward Reverse 2 2 69 Chapter4 Setup Software 70
40. Handshaking Handshaking None CPASSAIRY ACK NAK Use PLC Header Delimiter Header None CSX ep CCRHF Character button CESC CCustom CEX Custom See 47 Option Option button See page 47 T Checksum TT Delimiter Checksum Com port Handshaking gt See pages 111 and 112 Select the type of communication forms communication protocol to send the read bar code data from the BL 600 Series to the personal computer Checksum See pages 167 and 168 You can add data to check for incorrect data translation such as garbled characters in the serial communication Header Delimiter gt See page 113 Select the transmission format to send the read bar code data If Custom is selected the following text boxes appear Type the desired header and delimiter up to 5 characters in each box rHeader Delimiter None SIX CCR C CR LF Custom CEM Cus asc ASC Im 46 Chapter4 Setup Software 2 Set the items for Character When the Character button is clicked the following screen appears Set each item Main Code setup Utilities Comm Settings 1 Comm Settings 2 Files Partition mark 1 character Used to separate bar Partition mark asc beeen ta 1 character HEX 3A additional data Return Click the Return button to return to
41. LC Link 8 3 PEG Links uut iere Ee rede eae Pb bera 130 8 1 1 List of PLCs used for PLC 130 8 1 2 Devices used for PLC link ssessssssssseeenneeneennnn 131 8 2 Setting the BL 600 and 132 8 2 1 Setting the BL 600 Series sse 132 822 Setting the PEG ote ee Ere oe ea 132 8 3 Device Assignment AAA 135 8 3 1 Data memory head address AAA 135 8 3 2 Data memory areas esee 136 8 3 3 Detailed description of device assignment 137 8 4 PEG Link Error E 142 85 Communication Time eese 143 oce Appendix BL 600 Series Specifications 146 Appendix A 1 Specifications 146 Appendix A 2 Reading Range Characteristics Typical 148 Appendix Angular Characteristics Typical 151 Appendix BL U1 Specifications 152 Appendix BL U2 N 42 Specifications 153 Appendix D Dimensions eee 154 Appendix Sample Program for the PLC Link 159 Appendix F Troubleshooting AAA 162 Appen
42. ach item Reverse barcode reading Reverse bar code reading Enable Quiet zone scale 7 times 4 11 Quiet zone scale Decode cancel count Decode cancel count P 0 255 Test SW output Enable Test SW output OK Click the OK button to return to the Utility screen Reverse bar code reading If Enable is checked the BL 600 Series reads bar codes printed in reverse white on black Decode cancel count Do not change from the initial value Quiet zone scale Set the minimum value of the quiet zone width to be read with the BL 600 Series Specify the scale factor of the quiet zone with reference to the narrow bar width the narrowest bar width in the bar code Do not change the initial value unless the quiet zone of the target bar code is small 93 Chapter4 Setup Software Test SW output If Enable is set the BL 600 Series sends the read bar code data or the successful reading rate data to the PC while in test mode If you do not want to send data while in test mode remove the check from Enable gt See pages 96 and 98 This setting is effective for all reading operations using the TEST switch Reference Quiet zone is the margin required on the right and left of a bar code Normally it should be 10 or more times wider than the narrow bar width 4 3 Sending Receiving Sett
43. and for Trigger Trigger ON HEX DES RE OFF Test mode initiated with dE ON Starting method and Le E type of test mode Test mode initiated with upon power up P Lt Tf Enable Elch ee on trigger Power on trigger F Enable E E os the OK button to return to the Main screen Signal type gt See pages 86 and 87 Select a Signal type f One shot is selected The One shot input time setting box appears Specify a value for the input time within the range of 1 to 255 100 ms to 25 5 s One shot input time x100ms 1 255 State Select whether to emit a laser beam when the trigger input is on Normally open or when the trigger input is off Normally closed Starting method and type of test mode Select this option to start the test mode if the trigger input is on or if the BL 600 Series is turned on Normally this option is not selected If Test mode initiated with trigger input ON is selected the trigger input cannot function normally Power on trigger e f Enable is not selected The BL 600 Series does not emit a laser beam for 5 seconds after it is turned on even if the trigger input turns on e If Enable is selected The BL 600 Series emits a laser beam immediately after being turned on if the trigger input turns on Select this option to activate the laser beam continuously once the BL 600 Series has been turned on
44. d value exceeds the available range an error message appears See page 67 ASC ERROR Hex M552524F52 Enter characters in the text box Click in the box and enter characters using the keyboard The box labeled HEX accepts the entry of hexadecimal numbers 00 to 7F from the keyboard Use this box to enter control characters 00 to 21h of the ASCII code table such as CR and STX If the entered value exceeds the available range an error message appears See page 67 41 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 2 Setup Procedure This section describes each of the setting options 4 2 1 Model selection Select the model of the bar code reader on the Files screen 1 Click BL 600 for Model c BL 700 BL 600 C BL 500 C BL 180 Model selection 2 Check to see if BL 600 appears as the title of the dialog box BL 600 Buer BL 600 lt lt Default gt gt Comm Settings 1 Comm 4 2 2 Main Operation setting screen 1 Set the following items CommsSettings 1 CommSettinas 2 Files Main il Code setup Utilities Read Mode Decoding match count Read Mode e Single C Muhil e Multi3 1 255 Decoding match count Data send Read error Details of After Read C At trigger input ASC Read error Read Mode Additional information HEX 4
45. dix F 1 Bar codes cannot be read 162 Appendix F 2 Reading rate check mode is not 100 163 Appendix F 3 The setting data cannot be sent received using the setup software 163 Appendix E A Cannot communicate successfully when using the PLC link 163 Appendix CODE93 Specifications 164 Appendix CODE128 Specifications 165 Appendix Checksum Calculation Method _ 167 Appendix J ASCII Code Table ooo sess 169 Appendix Setup Parameter List 170 Appendix L Default Setting List 173 RE Warranties WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS 181 ix Chapter 1 Laser Safety Precautions 1 1 Glassification Skeet ee ae ANE 1 2 Warning Labels eret ete a A ane 1 3 Label Location 1 4 Safety Consideration 1 5 Safety Features Provided with the BL 600 Series Chapter 1 Laser Safety Precautions 1 1 Classification Model BL 600 601 600HA 601HA BL 650HA 651HA FDA Class 11 IEC 825 1 11 1993 Class 2 DIN EN 6082
46. e 93 If Specify label orientation is set the BL 600 Series only reads bar codes moving with the specified orientation Bar codes moving with any other orientation are not read 92 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 2 6 Utility screen 1 Set the following items OK NG output Comm Settings 1 Comm Settings 2 Files Main Code setup Utilities OK NG output duration Stability LED duration Preset data 10 1 255 Use stability LED Stability LED If preset data is set OK signal is output only when read Preset data Options button gt See below bar code matches the preset data 37 characters max 64 charcters max for CODE128 Options Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C OK NG output duration Set the OK NG output duration with a numerical value between 1 and 255 10 ms to 2 55 s Preset data gt See page 101 Set the length up to 32 characters of the bar code data to be entered f CODE C is set for CODE128 up to 64 characters can be set Stability LED gt See page 99 If Use stability LED is set the BL 600 Series displays the STABILITY LEDs which indicate the reading reliability during normal reading operation Set the items for Options When the Options button is clicked the Special function setting screen appears Set e
47. ed displayed in black Send check digit If Send check digit is set the BL 600 Series sends the read data with the check digit to the PC Type of check digit Select the type of check digit to use Type of check digit Modulus16 Modulus16 _ Modulus1 1 Modulus10Aweight2 1 Modulus1 DAweight3 Check DR Modulus11 Modulus1DAweight2 A For UPC EAN Code 3 Code type UFC FAN UPC EAN setup No of UPC A output E No of UPC A output 13 digits C 12 digits Add UPC E system code 0 Add UPC E system code 0 7 Do not add C Add Add UPC E system code 0 is only displayed when reading the UPC E data 1 Click the OK button to return to the Code setup screen No of the UPC A output Specify whether to use a 13 digit or a 12 digit output when reading the UPC A data Add UPC E system code 0 If Add is selected the BL 600 Series adds a 0 to the beginning of the data and sends it to the PC The check digit setting is not provided on the screen but the BL 600 Series internally calculates it using modulus 10 weight 3 The data is sent 21 Chapter4 Setup Software For Industrial 20f5 COOP 20f5 and CODE93 Code No 4 Code type 2015 There are no special settings for Industrial 2of5 Click the OK button to return to the Code setup
48. eries Communication port KV 10 16 24 40 Communication port D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw KEYENCE option OP 96368 2 5 m and OP 96369 conversion connec tor can be used B Connecting KV L2 Port 1 Port 2 KV L2 BL U1 FG 1 1 FG SD 2 2 SD RD 3 3 RD RS 4 4 RS CS 5 5 CS DR 6 6 DR ER 20 20 ER SG 7 7 89 D sub 25 pin male D sub 25 pin male Terminal block D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw M2 6 screw M2 6 screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m or commercially available cross cable can be used 21 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation E Connecting MELSEC A Series Connection with AJ71 U C24 S 1 Connection with A1SJ71 U C24 R2 PRF AJ71QC24 R2 A2CCPUC24 PRF A0J2 C214 81 Link unit BL U1 Link unit BL U1 Connector case 1 FG RD 2 2 SD SD 3 EECH 3 RD ER 4 4 RS SG 5 5 CS DR 6 6 DR RS 7 7 SG CS 8 8 CD 1 20 ER D sub 25 pin male D sub 25 pin male D sub 9 pin male D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw M2 6 screw M2 6 screw M2 6 screw SYSMAC C Series Connection with C200H LK201 V1 Connection with C20H C500 LK203 C28H C500 LK201 V1 C40H C120 LK201 V1 Link unit BLUT Fa 1 1 ra sp 2 2 sb 3 RD rs 4 4 Rs 5 5 cS sa 7 56 D sub 25 pin male D sub 25 male Weg M2 6 screw M2 6
49. g the contents of the file currently being edited With a saved TEE 61 Printing contents of a setting file sssuuse 61 Resetting the edited settings to the initial factory settings 62 Using eaten 62 Receiving data and checking the result 62 Command tensis SIDI uaa ie iss eor ot rati ei nsere n nee 63 Starting the test mode 65 Changing the scanning widif 66 List of Error 67 Example of Printing from the Setup Software 68 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 1 Installing and Operating the Setup Software This section describes the installation and operation procedures of the setup software 4 1 1 Installation and operation procedures The following chart shows the installation and setup procedures of the setup software The shaded boxes indicate an operation of the setup software or a personal computer Check the operating environment gt See page 39 Install the setup software gt See page 39 Connect the BL 600 Series to a personal For the applicable cable computer with the RS 232C cable and wiring see 3 1 Connecting BL U1 and Wiring on page 16 J or 3 2 Connecting the BL U2 or N 42 and Wiring on page 25 Start the setup soft
50. ing the history of sent commands Clicking of the Send Command field displays the history of the sent com mands up to 100 commands Send Command Received Data Gut H Click Quit to return to the previous screen 64 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 5 3 Starting the test mode The test mode of the BL 600 Series can be started with a command button 1 Set the communication parameters of the personal computer according to those of the BL 600 Series gt See pages 54 and 55 2 Click on Monitor The MONITOR screen will appear nitor CIS Send Command stop Received Data LON LOFF TESTI TEST2 QUIT Quit 3 Start the test mode by clicking the TEST 1 or TEST2 button Operation of the BL 600 Series TEST1 button Activates the reading rate check mode TEST2 button Activates the tact check mode You can also start the test mode by typing TEST1 or TEST2 uppercase only in the Send Command field and sending it 1515 Send Command stop Received Data 234 86 lt cr gt CINE 234 100 lt cr gt LON 23 4 84 lt cr gt 234 65 lt cr gt 234 64 lt cr gt 284 97 lt gt TESTI 234 100 lt cr gt 234 769 lt gt TEST2 234 54 lt cr gt 234 46 lt cr gt QUIT lk 4 When the QUIT button is clicked test mode is finished You can also e
51. ings This section describes how to send data to or receive data from the BL 600 Series 4 3 1 Sending receiving settings to from the BL 600 Series Perform the following procedure to read the settings of the BL 600 Series or to send the updated settings to the BL 600 Series To send receive settings to from the BL 600 Series via the BL V35 refer to the BL V35 User s Manual 1 Connect the BL 600 Series special power supply unit and personal computer See Chapter 3 Connection and Wiring 2 Set the BL 600 Series to setting data send receive waiting status 1 Press the BL 600 TEST switch for 8 seconds KEYENCE LASER ON L okma CZ TIMING BL 600 2 When the 1st 3rd and 5th STABILITY LEDs from the top flash simulta neously the communication protocol is temporarily set as indicated below e Baud rate 9600 bits s Data length 7 bits e Parity Even Stop bit length 1 bit PLC link Disabled e Multi drop link Disabled Reference If you know the current communication parameter settings of the BL 600 this step is not necessary You can send data to the BL 600 by setting the communication parameters of the host computer using Com Port so that they conform to the current settings of the BL 600 24 Chapter4 Setup Software Note If PLC link is enabled you cannot send data to the BL 600 without perform ing this step because the handshaking protocol is
52. k _ Tact check Power on trigger _ Enable 3 Comm Settings 1 Baud rate 9600 bps data bits x 7 bits _ 8 bits Parity x Even Odd _ None Stop bits x 1 bit _ 2 bits RTS CTS _ Use RTS CTS handshaking Multi drop link RS 485 _ Enable ID number No 1 4 Comm Settings 2 Use PLC _ Enable Handshaking x None _ PASS RTRY _ ACK NAK Header None STX ESC _ Custom Delimiter x CR CR LF ETX Custom Partition mark Intermediate delimiter Checksum Send delay time 5 Utility BA 2 Enable ms Stability LED OK NG output duration Preset data no data Reverse bar code reading Quiet zone scale Decode cancel count Test SW output _ Use stability LED 50 x 10 ms _ Enable 7 Times 0 x Enable 1 2 68 Chapter4 Setup Software Code 1 setup Bar code CODE39 Max code length Min code length Send start stop character Inspect check digit Modulus 43 Send check digit Max code length output Effective Starting Specify label orientation Code 2 setup Bar code Codabar 32 3 _ Enable _ Enable x Enable x Not used _ Forward Reverse 32 1 x Not used _ Forward Reverse Max code length Min code length Start stop character Inspect check digit Send check digit Type of check digit Max code length output
53. le name gt gt The file is read from the BL 600 series lt lt BL gt gt One or more items have changed from the initial settings or from the status they were at when the file was read from memory changed Shows the model of the bar code reader that is currently selected Ef Setup BL 600 lt lt Default gt gt Shows the setting Code setup options Comm Settings 2 Main Operation Model setting Open gt See pages 42 to 44 C BL 700 Comm Settings 1 Save BL 600 Communication c 500 parameters 1 Compare See 45 EE CBL 180 rin Comm Settings 2 mm EE Communication Defaults Version Info parameters 2 See page 46 to 48 Code setup Bar Com port code setting See pages 49 to 52 Comm 5 1 Transfer Monitor Utilities Com port Monitor gt See pages 53 to 54 gt See pages 55 and 57 gt See pages 62 to 66 Files Transfer Exit gt See pages 59 to 62 gt See pages 55 to 57 Click this button to quit the setup software 40 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 1 5 Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of the setup software B Selecting items Place the arrow mouse pointer on the item to be changed and click the mouse B Boxes and buttons
54. m the keyboard Specify an appropriate angle by checking the field of the laser beam 5 Specify the scanning angle Send the following command WDEG b ENTER b 400 to 600 Unit 0 1 Initial value 600 Input from the keyboard Specify an appropriate angle by checking the field of the laser beam 66 Chapter4 Setup Software 6 When the setting is complete quit the test mode Click the QUIT button The changed scanning width is retained even after the BL 600 Series is turned off Approx 60 60 Approx 60 Note 1 The scanning width cannot be specified to exceed the angle range be tween c and d 60 Note 2 The angle specified in the steps above should be used as a guide If a precise setting is required adjust the position of each bar code reader separately after installation 4 6 List of Error Messages Error message Contents Errors during setup Errors during communication Entered data is incorrect OKT Communication with BL 600 failed OK The entered data is incorrect Re enter the correct data Error during communication with the BL 600 for sending settings gt See page 56 Readout from BL 600 failed OKT Error during communication with the BL 600 for reading settings gt See page 56 The specified model is incorrect OKT The model set in the setup software is not the sa
55. mber 1 31 setup box appears Specify the ID number as a value between 1 to 31 Be sure not to set the same number for different BL 600 units in the same multi drop link p Baud rate 5 5 Dm de o r Multi drop link RS 485 r dafa bits Parity Stop bits Cannot be selected le erp C Odd ID number 1 31 mmm 1 cabis enone C2 bis RTS CTS See page 112 Select RTS CTS to suspend read data transmission with the CTS signal of RS 232C 45 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 2 4 Comm Settings 2 Communication parameters 2 screen PLC link setting The settings vary depending on whether or not the PLC link will be used First select whether or not to use the PLC link with Use PLC Efisetup 81 600 lt lt Default Main Utilities Comm Settings 1 Files c Host setup c Handshaking None CPASSIIRY CACKNAK T Use PLC Use PLC e f the PLC link is not used Header Delimiter mom o8 4 e Nope SIX GCR CCRHF SES ee page 6 LES C Custom C Custom Option Checksum IF Use PLC e f the PLC link is used See page 48 Com port Transfer Monitor Exit If the PLC link is not used 1 Set the following items BL 600 lt lt Default gt gt Main Utilities Comm Settings 1 Files Host setup
56. me as the model that is connected gt See page 42 Errors file editing Accessing file during rejected OK No floppy disk is inserted The floppy disk is write protected The floppy disk is full File not found OK File name incorrect OKT The file name is incorrect Enter a correct file name gt See page 60 67 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 7 Example of Printing from the Setup Software When Print is executed from the setup software the following data is printed New setting data Untitled lt lt Model BL 600 gt gt x Selected gt Changed 1 Main Read mode x Single _ Multi 1 Multi 2 _ Multi 3 Data send x After read _ At trigger input Repeat reading time 10 x 100 ms Decoding match count 2 times Read error ERROR 4552524F52 Add Decoding match count _ Enable Add scan count _ Enable Add code type _ Enable Add label orientation _ Enable Add symbology ID Enable Add PMI _ Enable 2 Trigger setup Signal type x Level _ One shot One shot input time 10 x 100 ms Input time x 2ms 110 ms State x Normally open Normally close Command for Trigger ON LON 4C4F4E Command for Trigger OFF LOFF 4C4F4646 Test mode initiated with input ON x OFF _ Reading rate check _ Tact check Test mode initiated upon power up x OFF _ Reading rate chec
57. me digits may be skipped depending on the print condition or the position of the bar code reader Note 3 When reading only one type of bar code specify it in Code 1 and leave the other boxes as None This decreases the possibility of misreading 2 Set the items for Detail When the Detail button of Code 1 through Code 4 is clicked the Bar code detail setup screen appears Specify each item The items vary depending on the specified type of bar code For CODE39 Code No Code type CODE39 CODE39 setup Send start stop character DI Send start stop character X Note Be sure to include start stop characters when setting the number of digits Inspect check digit Modulus 43 Send check digit _ Click the OK button to return to the Code setup screen e Send start stop character If Send start stop character is set the BL 600 Series adds an asterisk to the read data and sends it to the PC e Inspect check digit Modulus 43 If Inspect check digit Modulus 43 is set the option Send check digit is activated displayed in black Send check digit If Send check digit is set the BL 600 Series sends the read data with the check digit to the PC For ITF Code 4 Code UE Inspect check digit
58. n to the previous screen If the settings match If the settings do not match Result Result Matched A Not matched 4 4 5 Printing contents of a setting file 1 Click the Print button The Print screen appears 2 Specify each item as required 3 Click the OK button to start printing Pint E Printer EE OK button Print range _ Click Cancel to return to the 2 Setup previous screen 12 5 pacte zl toes I Collate copies 61 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 4 6 Resetting the edited settings to the initial factory settings 1 Click the Defaults button If you click this button without saving the file currently being edited a warning message appears 2 To continue the initialization click the OK button OK button Click Cancel to return to the previous screen Note The Defaults button operation is used to initialize the edited settings of the setup software The settings on the BL 600 Series cannot be initialized 4 5 Using Monitor This setup software provides the Monitor program to check if the BL 600 can send data properly The Monitor program allows you to display the data read by the BL Series on the host computer s monitor screen and also to send a command from the host computer to the BL 600 or BL Series 4 5 1 Receiving data and checking the result The bar code data read with the BL 600 Series can be received with a
59. nal circuit COM 3 1 4 Connecting RS 232C Pin assignment of the RS 232C port The BL U1 has a RS 232C port with the following pin assignment RS 232C port pin assignment 13 1 25 14 D sub 25 pin female DTE specification defined as terminal M2 6 screw female Signal direction Frame ground Sends RS 232C data Output Receives RS 232C data Input Function Request to send RS 232C data always ON Output Ready to send RS 232C data Input Connected to pin No 20 inside Input Signal ground Connected to pin No 6 inside Output 20 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation Wiring the RS 232C cable Connect the BL U1 to a personal computer or other devices with the following wiring B Connecting a PC 9 pin serial port 25 pin serial port PC BL U1 PC BL U1 Connector case 1 FG RD 2 SD SD 3 RD ER 4 RS SG 5 CS 6 6 DR RS 7 sG cs 8 8 CD 20 ER D sub 9 pin female 34 40 screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 and OP 25057 conversion connec tor can be used D sub 25 pin male D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw M2 6 screw D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m or commercially available cross cable can be used E Connecting NEW KV S
60. nd the test mode by typing QUIT in the Send Command field and sending it 65 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 5 4 Changing the scanning width The scanning width of the BL 600 Series can be changed with a command button gt See page 117 Note When the scanning width is changed the laser beam may not be properly applied to the bar codes resulting in poor readings Change the scanning width only when it is necessary Thoroughly check that the change did not affect the reading performance 1 Set the communication parameters of the personal computer according to those of the BL 600 Series gt See pages 54 and 55 2 Click on Monitor The MONITOR screen will appear onitor CIS Send Command stop Received Data LON LOFF TESTI TEST2 QUIT Quit 3 Click the TEST1 button The BL 600 Series enters test mode and emits a laser beam 1515 Send Command stop eceived Data 234 86 lt gt d 234 10096 lt cr gt tot 234 84 lt cr gt 234 65 lt cr gt LOFF 234 64 lt cr gt E 234 9796 lt cr gt TESTI TEST1 button 234 100 lt cr gt 234 76 lt cr gt TEST 234 5456 cr eee aul Clicking the QUIT button quits the test mode ge Quit 4 Specify the starting angle of scanning Send the following command SDEG a ENTER a 0 to 400 Unit 0 1 Initial value 0 Input fro
61. ng with C200H LK202 V1 C500 LK201 V1 C500 LK203 C120 LK202 V1 Link unit Twisted pair cable BL U1 J SG LE D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw B Connecting SYSMAC CV Series Connecting with CV 500 LK201 CV500 CV1000 CVM1 KEL 5 5 D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw Twisted pair cable BL U1 Connecting with C2Q00HW COM03 COM06 Communication board Twisted pair cable sofe RDB RDA 6 SDB SDA D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw ELE we Bu 24 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 2 Connecting the BL U2 N 42 and Wiring This section describes the connection and wiring of the BL 600 Series and periph eral devices when the special power supply unit BL U2 or N 42 is used 3 2 1 Connecting the BL U2 N 42 AC power supply and BL 600 Series 1 Connect the 24 V DC power supply to the power supply terminals of the BL U2 or N 42 BL U2 N 42 Power supply terminals Power supply terminals Power supply terminals 24V DC IN Make sure that the power supply provides 24 V DC If the power supply A CAUTION output is not 24 V DC it can damage the unit Note If the power supply is UL rated it must provide Class 2 output 2 Connect the BL 600 Series to the READER port of the BL U2 or N 42 BL U2 N 42 BL 600 Series Connector pi 600 Series 25 Chapter 3
62. nit 7 Trigger input Photoelectric sensor if Setup tools Setup software BL H60WE gt See Chapter 4 Setup Software C Note When the N 42 is used as a power supply unit the communication type is set to RS 422A therefore the BL 600 Series cannot be connected directly to a personal computer To set the BL 600 Series with a personal computer use an RS 232C type power supply unit BL U1 or BL U2 13 Chapter2 Overview 2 3 3 Multi drop link communication RS 485 The following devices are required for the multi drop link to control several BL 600 Series units with a host computer Host computer PC Photoelectric sensor PZ2 Series etc BL 600 Series Multi drop controller N 400 Optional power supply unit BL U1 N 48 B BL 600 Series setup tools Setup software BL H60WE N 400 setup tools Setup software Provided with N 400 1 Refer to the N 400 User s Manual for connection and usage of the multi drop link 14 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation This chapter describes the connections and wiring between the BL 600 Series special power supply unit and peripheral devices 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 3 1 4 3 1 5 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 Connecting BL U1 and Wiring 16 Connecting the BL U1 AC power sup
63. oftware 68 Installation 5 1 Installation of the BL 600 Series 72 5 1 1 Situations to check for before installing the BL 600 Series 72 5 1 2 Mounting angle and distance emen 74 5 1 3 Mounting the BL 600 601 600HA 601HA 75 5 1 4 Mounting the 650 651 77 5 1 5 Mounting the BL 600 Series without the mounting bracket 79 5 2 Installation of the Special Power Supply Unit 81 5 2 1 In panel installation E AA ERNAI 81 5 2 2 Installing the BUI Eeer een te ee Pr eerte 81 5 2 2 Installing the BL U2 and N 42 83 Chapter 6 Functions for Reading Operation 6 1 Read Operation sss nennen 86 BT Scanning method ever ioi ae t i ah C cde 86 6 2 Read Modes orte rere eU Heredia 88 6 2 1 Single label read mode seen 88 6 2 2 Multi label read mode 1 Multi 1 eect eee eeeneeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaaes 89 6 2 3 Multi label read mode 2 Multi 2 sene 90 6 2 4 Multi label read mode 3 Multi 3 eene 91 6 3 Label Orientation Mode 93 6 42 Test e EE EE 94 6 4 1 Reading rate check mode
64. om port 1 Defaults Version Info Com port Transfer Monitor 2 Set each parameter as shown below 3 Select an appropriate RS 232C port 4 When the settings are complete click the OK button Select an appropriate Port RS 232C port amp Port 1 Port 2 C Port 3 C Port 4 Baud rate Baud rate 9600 bits s EZB ops Data bits Data length 7 bits 77 bis CH bits Parity Parity Even fren Odd None Stop bits Stop bit length 1 bit 1 bit och Click the OK button to return to the previous screen 3 Sending receive settings to from the BL 600 Series via the N 400 1 Click on Transfer 1 Defaults Version Info Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C 97 Chapter4 Setup Software E 2 The Send Receive settings BL screen appears e send the updated settings to the BL 600 Series Select Use N 400 and enter the ID number of the desired BL 600 Series Then click the Send settings button E Hi Send Receive settings BL Connection T Use N 400 Send settings Save in BL EEP ROM Cancel Click the Cancel button to return to the previous screen To read the settings of the BL 600 Series Select Use N 400 and enter the ID number of the desired BL 600 Series Then click the Read
65. personal computer and checked on the screen 1 Set the communication parameters of the personal computer according to those of the BL 600 Series gt See pages 54 and 55 2 Click on Monitor The MONITOR screen will appear Defaults Version Info Com port Transfer Monitor Ext C Send Command stop Received Data dd LON TESTI TEST2 Qu Quit 62 Chapter4 Setup Software 3 Receive the bar code data The bar code data read with the BL 600 Series is displayed on the Re ceived Data field e You can also see the history of the previous data up to 1000 lines using the scroll bar on the right of the Received Data field Monitor Send Command Stop eceived Data ERROR lt cr gt E TON 234 lt cr gt c 5 234 lt cr gt LOFF 234 lt cr gt E 234 lt cr gt TESTI 234 lt cr gt 234 lt cr gt TESTES ERROR lt cr gt 234 lt cr gt Quit Scroll bar 4 Stopping the bar code data display 1 Click the Stop button The name of the button changes to Start and display of the received data is stopped Send Command Stop Received Data Stop button ERROR lt cr gt al 234 lt cr gt E 234 lt gt LOFF 234 lt cr gt 234 lt cr gt TESTI 234 lt cr gt 234 lt cr gt TEST2 ERROR lt cr gt 234 lt cr gt Click Quit to return to the previous screen
66. ply and RTE 16 DIP SWitClicSelllliQ WEE 17 Terminals of I O terminal block and wiring 18 Connecting HS 32 32 oec se ero EO Proba ue RSS 20 Wiring the RS 422A EE 23 Connecting the BL U2 N 42 and Wiring 25 Connecting the BL U2 N 42 AC power supply and RE 25 Terminals of I O terminal block and connections 26 Connecting RS 232C BL U2 28 Connecting the N 42 to RS 422A 31 Wiring without the Special Power Supply Units 33 Pin assignments of the BL 600 Series connector and the connecting power supply 33 AVP WEE 34 ERNEIEREN 35 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation 3 1 Connecting BL U1 and Wiring This section describes the connection and wiring of the BL 600 Series and periph eral devices when the special power supply unit BL U1 is used 3 1 1 Connecting the BL U1 AC power supply and BL 600 Series 1 Plug the BL U1 power cable into an outlet Outlet Power plug 9 FG line Do not use a power supply other than 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz A CAUTION An improper power supply may cause product failure Note If the noise conveyed through the FG line causes an LB 600 Series reading error do not connect the FG line 2 Connect the BL 600 Series to the READER port of the BL U1 B BL
67. ponse 47 Chapter4 Setup Software If the PLC link is used Set the following items Refer to Chapter 8 PLC Link for details HfSetup BL 600 Default changed Main Code setup Utilities Comm Settings 1 Comm Settings 2 Files setup Connected PLC MELSEC A Series C KEYENCE KY Series C SYSMAC C Series PLC trigger area DM head address PLC trigger area T Enable No 0 onto000 9900 Connected PLC Character button See step 2 on page 47 DM head address Station No 0 31 F File Register enable Station No Station No is File Register enable File Register enable is ly displayed if not displayed if i a i KEYENCE KV Com port Transfer Monitor Fait MELSEC A Series is Series Is selected selected for PLC setup for PLC setup 2 Connected PLC Specify the model of the PLC to be connected PLC trigger area gt See page 137 Check Enable to send a trigger signal to the BL 600 Series using the PLC link Station No Specify a station number between 0 to 31 DM head address gt See page 135 Specify a value for the head address of DM within the range of 0000 to 9900 File Register enable 1 Select File Register enable to use the file register gt See page 131 as a device 2
68. r supply unit It is not affected if water splashes it however a proper reading may not be ensured if the transmitter receiver is dirty fingerprints water oil or dust In such cases wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol How this manual is organized Chapter 1 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Laser Safety Precautions Overview This chapter describes the package contents basic system configuration and operation flow Connection and Wiring This chapter describes the connections and wiring between the BL 600 Series special power supply unit and peripheral devices Setup Software This chapter describes the usage of the setup software to set or perform reading tests of the BL 600 Installation This chapter describes the procedure and cautions for the installation of the BL 600 Series and special power supply unit Reading Operation and Other Functions This chapter describes the reading operation and other functions such as test mode of the BL 600 Series Serial Communication This chapter describes the serial communication control PLC Link This chapter describes the PLC link control Appendices The appendix includes specifications reading characteristics dimensions trouble shooting and index Warranties Contents Chapter 1 Laser Safety Precautions Chapter 2
69. s 25 3 2 2 Terminals of I O terminal block and connections 26 3 2 8 Connecting RS 232C BL U2 sese 28 3 2 4 Connecting the N 42 to RS 422A sse 31 3 3 Wiring without the Special Power Supply Units 33 3 3 1 Pin assignments of the BL 600 Series connector and the connecting power supply 33 9 3 2 VO WIRING aieo em Hte E 34 3 3 8 RS 232C connection 35 Chapter 4 Setup Software 4 1 Installing and Operating the Setup Software 38 4 1 1 Installation and operation procedures 38 4 1 2 Installing setup software sessseenn n 39 4 1 3 Installation Start up sss enne 39 Chapter 5 4 1 4 lritialiScreem it eR E DEC E eR 40 4 1 5 Basic operation iicet cc er ete PR E e pret e e t Reed E 41 4 2 Setup Procedure sese nennen 42 4 21 Model selection EE 42 4 2 2 Main Operation setting screen 42 4 2 3 Comm Settings 1 Communication parameters 1 screen 45 4 2 4 Comm Settings 2 Communication parameters 2 screen 46 4 2 5 Code setup Bar code setting screen
70. screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m or commercially available cross cable can be used Connection with C200HS CPU21 23 31 33 CQM1 CPU21 41 42 43 44 C200HE CPU32 42 C200HG CPU33 43 53 63 C200HW COM02 COM04 COM05 COM06 C200HX CPU34 44 54 64 C200HX CPU65 Z 85 Z PLC BL U1 D sub 9 pin male D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw M2 6 screw 22 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation SYSMAC CV Series Connection with CV500 LK201 Port 1 D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw KEYENCE option OP 22149 1 5 m or commercially available cross cable can be used 3 1 5 Wiring the RS 422A Connection with CV500 LK201 Port 2 CV500 CV1000 CVM1 D sub 9 pin male M2 6 screw D sub 25 pin male M2 6 screw Note 1 The cable can be extended to within 1 2 km Note 2 Turn ON the terminators BL U1 external unit terminal resistance 100 gt See page 17 Connect the BL U1 to other devices with the following wiring B Connecting a general RS 422A unit Use the same wiring when connecting the BL U1 to the BL U1 External unit Twisted pair cable a HHAH E Connecting the MELSEC A Series Connecting with AJ71 U C24 S_ AJ71QC24 R4 A0J2 C214 S1 A1SJ71 U C24 R4 Link unit Groce Twisted pair cable 23 Chapter 3 Connection and Installation B Connecting SYSMAC C Series Connecti
71. set for PLC link only 3 Check or change the communication parameter settings of the personal com puter 1 Click on Com port 1 Defaults Com port Transfer Monitor 2 Set each parameter as shown below 3 Select an appropriate RS 232C port 4 When the settings are complete click the OK button Select an appropriate fo S e Port 1j C Port 2 RS 232C port SH cw Baud rate Baud rate 9600 bits s 9400 z bps Data bit CH bits Parity Data length 7 bits Parity Even Bren Odd None Stop bits Stop bit length 1 bit 1bit c2bis OK 5 the OK button to return to the previous screen 4 Sending receive settings to from the BL 600 Series via the N 400 1 Click on Transfer 1 Defaults Version Info Com port Monitor Exit C 2 The Send Receive settings BL screen appears e send the updated settings to the BL 600 Series Click the Send settings button To read the settings of the BL 600 Series Click the Read BL settings button ET r Connection Use N 400 rest BL Send settings Save in BL EEP ROM Cancel Click the Cancel button to return to the previous screen 99 Chapter4 Setup Software 5 Sending reading result The following messages appear to indicate
72. t See page 67 Open Settings file Drive c no volume la zl File Name Directory C18 c50 c7 0 cA D test c70 keyence p OK X Cancel OK button Click Cancel to return to the previous screen e If the file is properly saved the following message appears y Saving comleted successfully Click the OK button to return to the initial screen Reference If a file saved with a name consisting of only alpghanumerics alphabets and numbers is sent to the BL 600 Series the file name is also sent In this case when you read the settings of the BL 600 Series the next time you can also read the file name to check the name of the current file of the BL 600 Series This is convenient for maintenance If characters other than alphanumerics are included in a file name the file name is not sent to the BL 600 Series because the BL 600 Series cannot recognize them 60 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 4 4 Comparing the contents of the file currently being edited with a saved file 1 Click the Compare button The Compare Settings file screen appears 2 Select a saved file to be compared and click the OK button The selected saved file is compared with the file currently being edited Compare Settings file Drive c no volume la zl File Name Directory ch D test c70 keyence OK X Cancel OK button Click Cancel to retur
73. the Intermediate delimiter 5 chars max Used to separate each Intermediate ASC bar code data in Multi Comm Settings 2 delimiter HEX 2 or 3 modes 5 chars max sereen Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C Partition mark 1 character Specify the partition mark to separate the bar code data read with the BL 600 Series and additional information gt See pages 102 to 106 Any one character can be used Normally the initial setting of should be used Intermediate delimiter 5 chars max Specify the intermediate delimiter to separate each bar code data read in Multi label read mode 2 See page 90 or Multi label read mode 3 See page 91 Any characters up to 5 can be used Normally the initial setting of should be used 3 Set the item for Option When the Option button is clicked the following screen appears Specify the Send delay time Main Code setup Utilities Comm Settings 1 Comm Zetting 2 Files Send deley time j LL Return Click the Return button 1 0 E Send delay time ms 0 255 to return to the Comm Settings 2 screen Com port Transfer Monitor Exit C Send delay time Specify the response time within the range of 0 to 255 ms for the time between the instant the BL 600 Series receives a command from the PC and the instant the BL 600 Series sends back a res
74. the BL 600 Series Ge Se c BL 700 Save button _j Save BL 600 Saves the updated BL 500 settings of the BL 600 C BL 180 Series to a file Compare Compare button Defaults Compares the file currently being edited with a file that was previously saved Version Info Transfer Print button Defaults button Prints the setting Resets the edited settings to the initial factory settings 4 4 2 Reading a previously saved setting file 1 Click the Open button The Open Settings file screen appears 2 Select a file and click the OK button The saved file is opened Drive ic no volume la zl File Name Directory ch D test c70 ES uM OK X Cancel Model Select the model of the bar code reader that will be used Version Info button Displays the version of the software OK button Click Cancel to return to the previous screen 99 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 4 3 Saving updated settings in a file 1 Click the Save button The Save Settings file screen appears 2 Click in the file name entry field and enter a file name Up to 8 characters can be used for a file name 3 Click the OK button e If the entered file name is illegal an error message appears and the file is not saved In this case click the OK button and repeat steps 1 to 3 g
75. tive glasses Laser forced OFF command Sending the laser forced OFF command LOCK see page 116 to the BL 600 can inhibit emission of laser beams When working near the laser transmitter be sure to use the laser forced OFF command to avoid looking into the laser beams When this command is selected the bottom STABILITY LED flashes Chapter 2 Overview This chapter describes the package contents basic system configuration and operation flow 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 Package Contents List and the BL Series Lineup 6 Part Names and Functions 8 System Configuration and Connection Operation Procedures 12 Basic system configuration and connection operation proce dures for RS 232C 12 Basic system configuration and connection operation proce dures for RS 422A communication 13 Multi drop link communication 5 485 14 Chapter2 Overview 2 1 Package Contents List and the BL Series Lineup Laser bar code reader The packages of the BL 600 Series optional power supply unit and setup software contain the following components Be sure to check that you have all the package contents before use BL 600 Series BL 600 601 600HA 601HA 650HA
76. ware gt See pages 39 to 40 Select BL 600 for Model gt See page 42 Specify each item gt See pages 42 to 54 Press the TEST switch of the BL 600 gt See page 54 Series for 8 seconds Send the updated settings to gt See page 54 the BL 600 Series The current settings of the BL 600 Series can be read from the PC If the multi drop link is established with the l N 400 the settings of the BL 600 Series can also be changed via the N 400 See pages 57 and 58 Press the TEST switch of the BL 600 gt See page 56 Series once Save or print the settings as required gt See pages 60 and 61 Quit the setup software gt See page 40 38 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 1 2 Installing setup software Requirements IBM PC AT MS Windows 3 1 MS Windows 95 MS Windows 98 3 5 inch floppy disk drive 1 44 MB compatible Display Resolution 640 x 480 or higher A minimum of one RS 232C port is required Floppy disk drive Serial port 4 1 3 Installation Start up 1 Insert the BL 600 setup software system disk into the floppy drive 2 Perform the following procedure Windows 3 1 Execute Run in the icon menu of the program manager Command Line O Run Minimized Windows 95 98 Select Run from the Start menu Run ed Ea Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you
77. whether the sending receiving operation was successful or whether it failed Sending succeeded Sending failed Y BL setting is finished Y Failed to set up BL If the operation failed check the following points Check that the BL 600 Series is in the setting data send receive waiting status during which the 1st 3rd and 5th STABILITY LEDs from the top flash simultaneously e Check that port is set as shown in 3 e Check that the special power supply is turned on Check that the RS 232C cable pin assignment of the BL 600 is the same as that of the host computer gt See pages 21 28 and 35 Reading succeeded Reading failed x Error Failed to read out BL 6 Canceling the setting data send receive waiting status Press the TEST switch once The setting data send receive waiting status is canceled Press the TEST switch once 56 Chapter4 Setup Software 4 3 2 Sending receiving settings to from the BL 600 Series via the N 400 Note It is only possible to send receive settings with a BL 600 Series that has already established a multi drop link with the N 400 1 Set the N 400 to setting data send receive waiting status 1 Press the N 400 TEST switch for 5 seconds Press the TEST swit for 5 seconds 2 Communication can begin when SO 50 is displayed 2 Check or change the communication parameter settings of the personal com puter 1 Click on C

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